Item Information

Low Library Book Elevator

Dublin Core

Title

Low Library Book Elevator

Description

View of the temporary book elevator constructed alongside Low Memorial Library as seen on 31 August 1934. Between August 20 and September 19, 1934 student workers and professional movers moved books from their original home in Low Library to their new home in South Hall (Butler Library).

Creator

Boldtman

Source

Historical Photograph Collection;Box 138;Folder 9 (Administration - Provost - Libraries, Butler Transfer of Books from Low)

Citation

Boldtman, “Low Library Book Elevator,” Columbia University Libraries Online Exhibitions, accessed March 17, 2025, https://exhibitions.library.columbia.edu/items/show/652.

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