Geographic Coordinates: 46.7274, -117.014217

Location: University Ave. (across from Memorial Gym) 850 Rayburn St

Library

Architect: Whitehouse, Price (Spokane); 1991 addition: Ellis-Feeney (Lewiston)

Description: Reinforced concrete frame, brick facing, flat roof, basement, ground and three floors 138' x 205', 89,606 sq. ft. Modular construction allows flexibility of interior arrangement

Additions: 1988 basement was remodeled; $12.3 million, 66,000 sq. ft. addition built in 1991. New tower is 86 ft above ground level

Use History: Book collection, research space, campus branch of U.S. Post Office, 1957-1990

Date: 1957-

Cost: $1,362,295

Sources: Cards, UG 44, Morton, UG 12 (2311)

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Library, University of Idaho [122-002a]
Library, University of Idaho [122-002a]
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Library, University of Idaho. Architect's drawing. [122-076a]
Library, University of Idaho. Architect's drawing. [122-076a]
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Library, University of Idaho. Construction. [122-078a]
Library, University of Idaho. Construction. [122-078a]
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Library, University of Idaho. Construction. [122-078b]
Library, University of Idaho. Construction. [122-078b]
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Library, University of Idaho. Loan desk on first floor. [122-082a]
Library, University of Idaho. Loan desk on first floor. [122-082a]
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Library, University of Idaho. Cataloging area. [122-083a]
Library, University of Idaho. Cataloging area. [122-083a]
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Library, University of Idaho. Cataloging area. [122-083b]
Library, University of Idaho. Cataloging area. [122-083b]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-1]
Library, University of Idaho. [122-1]
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Library, University of Idaho. Technical services: cataloging, first floor. [122-10]
Library, University of Idaho. Technical services: cataloging, first floor. [122-10]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-101a]
Library, University of Idaho. [122-101a]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-101b]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-101c]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-101d]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-101e]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-101f]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-101g]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-101h]
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Library, University of Idaho. First floor study area. [122-102]
Library, University of Idaho. First floor study area. [122-102]
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Library, University of Idaho. First floor catalog area. [122-103]
Library, University of Idaho. First floor catalog area. [122-103]
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Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby. [122-104]
Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby. [122-104]
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Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. [122-105a]
Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. [122-105a]
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Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. [122-105b]
Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. [122-105b]
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Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. Special Collections. [122-105c]
Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. Special Collections. [122-105c]
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Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. Special Collections. [122-105d]
Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. Special Collections. [122-105d]
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Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. [122-105e]
Library, University of Idaho. Sub-basement compact shelving. [122-105e]
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Library, University of Idaho. Pipe valves. [122-105f]
Library, University of Idaho. Pipe valves. [122-105f]
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Library, University of Idaho. Technical services: cataloging, first floor. [122-11]
Library, University of Idaho. Technical services: cataloging, first floor. [122-11]
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Library, University of Idaho. Technical services: cataloging, first floor. [122-12]
Library, University of Idaho. Technical services: cataloging, first floor. [122-12]
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Library, University of Idaho. Technical services: serials acquisitions, first floor. [122-13]
Library, University of Idaho. Technical services: serials acquisitions, first floor. [122-13]
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Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby. [122-14]
Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby. [122-14]
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Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby from loan desk. [122-15]
Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby from loan desk. [122-15]
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Library, University of Idaho. Loan desk. [122-16]
Library, University of Idaho. Loan desk. [122-16]
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Library, University of Idaho. Loan desk. [122-17]
Library, University of Idaho. Loan desk. [122-17]
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Library, University of Idaho. Card catalog from loan desk. [122-18]
Library, University of Idaho. Card catalog from loan desk. [122-18]
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Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby from loan desk. [122-19]
Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby from loan desk. [122-19]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-2]
Library, University of Idaho. [122-2]
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Library, University of Idaho. Browsing Room. [122-20]
Library, University of Idaho. Browsing Room. [122-20]
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Library, University of Idaho. Browsing Room. [122-21]
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Library, University of Idaho. Browsing Room. [122-22]
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Library, University of Idaho. Browsing Room. [122-23]
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Library, University of Idaho. Browsing Room. [122-24]
Library, University of Idaho. Browsing Room. [122-24]
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Library, University of Idaho. Stairwell. [122-25]
Library, University of Idaho. Stairwell. [122-25]
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Library, University of Idaho. Stairwell. [122-26]
Library, University of Idaho. Stairwell. [122-26]
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Library, University of Idaho. Technical services, bibliography area, first floor. [122-27]
Library, University of Idaho. Technical services, bibliography area, first floor. [122-27]
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Library, University of Idaho. Exhibit area, ground floor. [122-28]
Library, University of Idaho. Exhibit area, ground floor. [122-28]
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Library, University of Idaho. Lounge (smoking) area, ground floor. [122-29]
Library, University of Idaho. Lounge (smoking) area, ground floor. [122-29]
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Library, University of Idaho. Librarian's office. [122-3]
Library, University of Idaho. Librarian's office. [122-3]
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Library, University of Idaho. Kitchen, ground floor. [122-30]
Library, University of Idaho. Kitchen, ground floor. [122-30]
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Library, University of Idaho. Staff and conference room, ground floor. [122-31]
Library, University of Idaho. Staff and conference room, ground floor. [122-31]
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Library, University of Idaho. Staff and conference room, ground floor. [122-32]
Library, University of Idaho. Staff and conference room, ground floor. [122-32]
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Library, University of Idaho. Humanities office area, first floor.. [122-33]
Library, University of Idaho. Humanities office area, first floor.. [122-33]
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Library, University of Idaho. Group study and reserve book room, ground floor. [122-34]
Library, University of Idaho. Group study and reserve book room, ground floor. [122-34]
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Library, University of Idaho. Shipping and receiving, ground floor. [122-35]
Library, University of Idaho. Shipping and receiving, ground floor. [122-35]
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Library, University of Idaho. Newspaper storage area, ground floor. [122-36]
Library, University of Idaho. Newspaper storage area, ground floor. [122-36]
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Library, University of Idaho. Seminar room, third floor. [122-37]
Library, University of Idaho. Seminar room, third floor. [122-37]
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Library, University of Idaho. Microfilm reading room, third floor. [122-38]
Library, University of Idaho. Microfilm reading room, third floor. [122-38]
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Library, University of Idaho. Typing room. [122-39]
Library, University of Idaho. Typing room. [122-39]
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Library, University of Idaho. Third floor reference. [122-4]
Library, University of Idaho. Third floor reference. [122-4]
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Library, University of Idaho. Exhibit case, ground floor. [122-40]
Library, University of Idaho. Exhibit case, ground floor. [122-40]
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Library, University of Idaho. Humanities reference area, first floor. [122-41]
Library, University of Idaho. Humanities reference area, first floor. [122-41]
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Library, University of Idaho. Humanities reference area, first floor. [122-42]
Library, University of Idaho. Humanities reference area, first floor. [122-42]
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Library, University of Idaho. Humanities stack area, first floor. [122-43]
Library, University of Idaho. Humanities stack area, first floor. [122-43]
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Library, University of Idaho. Study tables in stack area. [122-44]
Library, University of Idaho. Study tables in stack area. [122-44]
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Library, University of Idaho. Study tables in stack area. [122-45]
Library, University of Idaho. Study tables in stack area. [122-45]
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Library, University of Idaho. Stack area. [122-46]
Library, University of Idaho. Stack area. [122-46]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-47]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-47]
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Library, University of Idaho. Documents area, second floor. [122-48]
Library, University of Idaho. Documents area, second floor. [122-48]
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Library, University of Idaho. Map area, second floor. [122-49]
Library, University of Idaho. Map area, second floor. [122-49]
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Library, University of Idaho. Assistant Librarian's Office. [122-5]
Library, University of Idaho. Assistant Librarian's Office. [122-5]
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Library, University of Idaho. Periodicals, Social Sciences, second floor. [122-50]
Library, University of Idaho. Periodicals, Social Sciences, second floor. [122-50]
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Library, University of Idaho. Reference area, Social Sciences, second floor. [122-51]
Library, University of Idaho. Reference area, Social Sciences, second floor. [122-51]
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Library, University of Idaho. Reference area, Social Sciences, second floor. [122-52]
Library, University of Idaho. Reference area, Social Sciences, second floor. [122-52]
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Library, University of Idaho. Reference and office area, Social Sciences, second floor. [122-53]
Library, University of Idaho. Reference and office area, Social Sciences, second floor. [122-53]
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Library, University of Idaho. Study carrels. [122-54]
Library, University of Idaho. Study carrels. [122-54]
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Library, University of Idaho. Study tables, third floor. [122-55]
Library, University of Idaho. Study tables, third floor. [122-55]
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Library, University of Idaho. Science reference area, third floor. [122-56]
Library, University of Idaho. Science reference area, third floor. [122-56]
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Library, University of Idaho. Science reference area, third floor. [122-57]
Library, University of Idaho. Science reference area, third floor. [122-57]
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Library, University of Idaho. Social science office area, second floor. [122-58]
Library, University of Idaho. Social science office area, second floor. [122-58]
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Library, University of Idaho. Humanities study tables, first floor. [122-59]
Library, University of Idaho. Humanities study tables, first floor. [122-59]
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Library, University of Idaho. General Librarian's Office. [122-6]
Library, University of Idaho. General Librarian's Office. [122-6]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-60]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-60]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-61]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-61]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-62]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-62]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-63]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-63]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-64]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-64]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-65]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections, second floor. [122-65]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-66]
Library, University of Idaho. [122-66]
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Library, University of Idaho. Construction. [122-67]
Library, University of Idaho. Construction. [122-67]
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Library, University of Idaho. Construction. [122-68]
Library, University of Idaho. Construction. [122-68]
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Library, University of Idaho. Moving books into the new library. [122-69]
Library, University of Idaho. Moving books into the new library. [122-69]
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Library, University of Idaho. Secretary's Office. Noreen Sandel. [122-7]
Library, University of Idaho. Secretary's Office. Noreen Sandel. [122-7]
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Library, University of Idaho. Dedication. [122-70]
Library, University of Idaho. Dedication. [122-70]
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Library, University of Idaho. Dedication. [122-71]
Library, University of Idaho. Dedication. [122-71]
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Library, University of Idaho. Dedication. [122-72]
Library, University of Idaho. Dedication. [122-72]
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Library, University of Idaho. Students at loan desk. [122-73]
Library, University of Idaho. Students at loan desk. [122-73]
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Library, University of Idaho. Seminar Room. Charles Webbert with students. [122-74]
Library, University of Idaho. Seminar Room. Charles Webbert with students. [122-74]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections. Student viewing medieval music sheet. [122-75]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections. Student viewing medieval music sheet. [122-75]
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Library, University of Idaho. Architect's drawing. [122-76]
Library, University of Idaho. Architect's drawing. [122-76]
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Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections. [122-77]
Library, University of Idaho. Special Collections. [122-77]
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Library, University of Idaho. Mary Kirkwood painting mural 'Truth Awakened by Knowledge and Understanding.' [122-79]
Library, University of Idaho. Mary Kirkwood painting mural 'Truth Awakened by Knowledge and Understanding.' [122-79]
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Library, University of Idaho. Small conference room, first floor. [122-8]
Library, University of Idaho. Small conference room, first floor. [122-8]
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Library, University of Idaho. Entrance plaque. [122-80]
Library, University of Idaho. Entrance plaque. [122-80]
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Library, University of Idaho. [122-81]
Library, University of Idaho. [122-81]
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Library, University of Idaho. Science Library. Rod Hardies. [122-84]
Library, University of Idaho. Science Library. Rod Hardies. [122-84]
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Library, University of Idaho. Third floor study area. [122-85]
Library, University of Idaho. Third floor study area. [122-85]
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Library, University of Idaho. Third floor index area. [122-86]
Library, University of Idaho. Third floor index area. [122-86]
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Library, University of Idaho. Third floor stacks. [122-87]
Library, University of Idaho. Third floor stacks. [122-87]
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Library, University of Idaho. Third floor index and reference area. [122-88]
Library, University of Idaho. Third floor index and reference area. [122-88]
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Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby. [122-89]
Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby. [122-89]
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Library, University of Idaho. Corridor, first floor. [122-9]
Library, University of Idaho. Corridor, first floor. [122-9]
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Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby. [122-90]
Library, University of Idaho. Main lobby. [122-90]
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Library, University of Idaho. Stairway painting between first and second floor. [122-91]
Library, University of Idaho. Stairway painting between first and second floor. [122-91]
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Library, University of Idaho. Social Science study area, second floor. [122-92]
Library, University of Idaho. Social Science study area, second floor. [122-92]
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Library, University of Idaho. Map area, second floor. [122-93]
Library, University of Idaho. Map area, second floor. [122-93]
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Library, University of Idaho. Science study area, third floor. [122-94]
Library, University of Idaho. Science study area, third floor. [122-94]
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Library, University of Idaho. Science study area, third floor. [122-95]
Library, University of Idaho. Science study area, third floor. [122-95]
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Library, University of Idaho. Science index area, third floor. [122-96]
Library, University of Idaho. Science index area, third floor. [122-96]
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Library, University of Idaho. Exhibit area converted to microform equipment area, ground floor. [122-97]
Library, University of Idaho. Exhibit area converted to microform equipment area, ground floor. [122-97]
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Library, University of Idaho. Lounge area, ground floor. [122-98]
Library, University of Idaho. Lounge area, ground floor. [122-98]
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