People Outside the Old J. Paul Leonard Library Fall 1973

About This Item

People walk across and gather on the lawn outside the old J. Paul Leonard Library, while others sit or recline in small groups near the building. The library’s concrete façade fills the background, emphasizing the everyday movement and informal use of campus space. Fall 1973.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0170
Date
Fall 1973
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
Temporal Coverage
1970s
Type
Still Image
Format
6x4.5
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
533

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