People Looking At Card Catalogs At the Old J. Paul Leonard Library (Updated two months ago)

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Patrons search through drawers of the card catalog at the old J. Paul Leonard Library at San Francisco State University. At the counter, a student examines catalog cards while taking notes, with books and a notebook spread out beside her. In the background, others browse additional catalog drawers, reflecting the essential role of the card catalog system in locating books and research materials before digital databases.

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Added to SFSU Over the Years on July 31, 2026.

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  • Identifier: TP-ATA-0426
  • Context: <p><strong>Credits:</strong>&nbsp;Some descriptions were developed with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI.</p>
  • Geographic Coverage: San Francisco, CA
  • Type: Still Image
  • Format: 35mm Slide
  • Source: San Francisco State University Archives
  • Rights: Public

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