Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
UA1C WKU Archives Photograph Collection Series 2 Buildings & Structures Subseries 33 Gordon Wilson Hall |
Creator |
WKU Archives |
Description |
Images of Gordon Wilson Hall. |
Collection |
WKU Archives |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Year Range From |
1927 |
Admin / Biog History |
Artificial collection created by WKU Archives to group Gordon Wilson Hall images together. The majority of the photos are from WKU sources, but some donated by individuals. Other Names - Library Date Built - 1927 Cost of Construction - $200,000 Architects - Brinton Davis Namesake: Alexander Gordon Wilson, Sr. (1888-1970) was born in Calloway County, Kentucky. At 18, he enrolled at Clinton College in Clinton, Kentucky and after graduating he began teaching. In 1908, after being "dissatisfied with his limited training," he came to Bowling Green and enrolled in the Western Kentucky State Normal School. In 1912, he was asked to teach a few classes in English and Latin remaining until 1959. Wilson received his A.B. in 1919 from Indiana University, his M.A. in 1924 and his Ph.D. in 1930. He was a well-known folklorist and an English professor. In 1928 he became head for the English Department and remained there for 31 years until his retirement in 1959. Also in 1959, the "Gordon Wilson English Award" was established. History: Gordon Wilson Hall originally served as the university's library until 1965 when Margie Helm library was opened. The building's ten columns are taken from classic Greek architecture. The outside of the three-story building is constructed of Warren County white stone. The building has housed the Department of Journalism, and the Department of Theatre and Dance. The building was dedicated on May 13, 1969. For information on University Libraries see also: Recitation Hall, Cedar House, Kentucky Building, Margie Helm Library and Cravens Graduate Center & Library. Additions: 1929 - fountain added, designed by Henry Wright, portions donated by Perry Snell 1967 - air conditioning installed, study rooms, classrooms, offices, auditorium and stage added after library moved 1968 - general renovations 1970's - rear steel and glass stairway added 1997 - $10,000 for painting lobby |
Subjects |
Libraries (Rooms) |
Search Terms |
Gordon Wilson Hall (WKU) Western Kentucky University University Libraries (WKU) |
Finding Aids |
TopScholar - https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_fin_aid/560/ |
Related Materials |
Images with UA1C2.33 prefix UA30/1/2 Planning, Design & Construction Building File |
Catalog Number |
UA1C2.33 |
Copyrights |
Check individual images for copyright restrictions. |
Dates of Creation |
1927 |
Caption |
WKU Archives Logo |
Credit line |
WKU Archives |
Extent |
8 folders, oversize, glass plates, negatives, slides |
Number of Images |
1 |
Access Conditions |
no restrictions |
Parent ID |
UA1C2 |
Level of Description |
Subseries |
Disciplines |
Photography Library and Information Science Architecture Interior Architecture |
Containers |
Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall - Interior Gordon Wilson Hall - Interior Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall Gordon Wilson Hall |