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1871
– General Lucius V. Bierce donates money and books forming nucleus of library
1872
– Board of Directors pass resolution creating college library
– Library named in honor of General Bierce
– Bierce Library created on Third Floor of the Main College Building (now known as Old Buchtel Hall)
1874
– First librarian appointed (William D. Shipman)
1879
– Library room converted into a library and reading room
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