The Quad and the Old J. Paul Leonard Library

About This Item

Students gather, study, and walk through the campus quad with the old J. Paul Leonard Library rising prominently in the background. The open lawn and walkways create a lively central space on campus, while the apartment towers of Parkmerced can be seen beyond. The scene captures a bright day of activity at San Francisco State University.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0506
Context

The Library first opened its doors in 1954. In 1976, the San Francisco State Library was renamed the J. Paul Leonard Library after the University’s fourth president. Leonard played a major role in expanding the university by opening the 19th and Holloway campus.

 

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Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Type
Still Image
Format
35mm Slide
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
427

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