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The History of the Library at Duquesne University: Further Reading

Explore the library's history at Duquesne University. Here you'll learn about its beginnings in Old Main, the various buildings it has occupied over the years, and how the library came to be in its current building.

Suggestions for Further Reading

Duquesne University:

  • Gumberg Library Digital Collections
  • L'esprit du Duc (Duquesne University Yearbooks)
    • Location: 1st Floor, Compact Shelving, Call Number: LD1733.D85 E8x
  • The Spirit that Gives Life: The History of Duquesne University, 1878-1996, by J.F. Rishel
    • Location: 2nd Floor, Call Number: LD1733.D82 R57

Historic Preservation:

Pittsburgh History:

Urban Renewal:

  • Urban Renewal and American Cities by Scott Greer. 
    • Location: 2nd Floor, Call Number: HT175.U6 G7
  • Urban Renewal: The Record and the Controversy by James Q. Wilson
    • Location: 2nd Floor, Call Number: HT175.U6 W5
  • Urban Renewal in Pennsylvania