Miss
Blakely’s knowledge and perspective
of the library’s interior requirements
was an important contribution to the success
of the expansion. In Charles Collens’ library
dedication speech he mentions “When
it comes to a profound knowledge of library
needs, a careful regard of very minute detail,
and the most patient investigation into every
feature that has gone into this building,
we feel that sufficient praise cannot be
accorded your librarian, Miss Blakely. If
we ever get another library to design, we
may be forced to take her into partnership”.
(17).
In
her memory, Blakely Hall was established
in the library on the fourth floor landing.
This area features a marble alcove with a
bench that sits under six beautiful Gothic
windows. Incidentally, these are the beautiful
windows that face the entrance of the building.
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