Bertrand Library is the library of
Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a Private college, private Liberal arts colleges in the United States, liberal-arts college in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg, it now consists of the College of Arts a ...
. Built in 1951, it stands at the eastern end of
Malesardi Quadrangle. The library, which occupies five floors, is named for Ellen Clarke Bertrand, who contributed $800,000 and a library endowment fund to the university.
Commissioned in 1946, under Bucknell president and former governor of Maine
Horace Hildreth
Horace Augustus Hildreth (December 2, 1902 – June 2, 1988) was an American diplomat, businessman and Republican Party (United States), Republican politician. He served as the Governor of Maine for two two-year terms, and served as United States ...
, the building's cornerstone was laid on February 24, 1951, just under a year after ground was broken on the project. It was formally opened on September 26, 1951.
On Christmas Eve 1960, a fire damaged the library's roof and clock tower; no books were lost, however, and water damage was minimal. Repairs were completed in 1961.
The library is a member of the
Federal Depository Library Program
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is a government program created to make Federal government of the United States, U.S. federal government publications available to the public at no cost. there are 1,114 depository libraries in the U ...
.
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1951 establishments in Pennsylvania
Bucknell University buildings
Library buildings completed in 1951
University and college academic libraries in the United States
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