


These were placed in bay windows of the building. What an adventure to try to find the books on the shelves and such a feeling of success when they were actually there! My friend was a graduate student and had a carrel in the basement of Macbride. At that time, the stacks were closed and it was my job to locate books which patrons wanted. A friend who was a page at the main library, then located in Macbride, recommended me for employment to Miss Ada Stoflet of the library staff. In the fall of 1946, I entered the University of Iowa as a freshman, three years out of high school, having worked at Collins Radio during World War II. Read the memories that were collected for our 150th anniversary celebration in 2005. Undergraduate Research Services (The SEAM).

Borrowing From Another Library & Document Delivery.Special Collections & University Archives.
