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The Authenticity of Reid Memorial Library

By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu

Initially, it all began in the days when Lewis and Clark was known as Monticello College. Which was the original school that existed on our picturesque campus? the original campus building was destroyed by fire to honor Captain Benjamin Godfrey, founder of Monticello. Its look was done to resemble a ship’s hull constructed completely of oak and fitted togeth

According to Assistant Director, Reference Services Greg Cash and Liz Burns said, “In approximateGreg Cash and Assistant Director, Instructional ly 1940, when the population of the school was Services Liz Burns of the Reid Memorial Library so great that their number would no longer fit the informed me of this here article stating, The structure space, the girls would make the trek to what is now we occupy was built as Reid Memorial Chapel after known as the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.” er with wooden pegs. in Nov 1888. It was named for alumnus Eleanor At the time it sat across Godfrey Road, being reloIrwin Reid at the bequest of her husband. Eleanor cated onto campus proper in 1991. It was then that had perished in the month prior to the fire. Knowing the space became Reid Memorial Library, the name 34. 35. 36. 37. how important Monticello was to his beloved wife. William Henry Reid, a prominent and wealthy banker from Chicago, Illinois gave $25,000 to build that portion of the structure, only asking that it be named in her memory. At that time only the reading, or as it is often called, Praise Angel room, was used as the chapel. Notable features of the room include the “Tiffany Style” stained glass window designed by Frederick Lincoln Stoddard, and the ceiling L&C has made efforts to provide good lighting and emergency call stations, as well as employ multiple VHFXULW\RIƓFHUVDWDOOWLPHVVRWKDW students will be safe. L&C makes every effort to improve student life and make classes easier, such as some of the classes including books and software into the tuition rate! The advisors always make an effort to let their students know they care and are there for them. L&C has a radio station that plays the best music, and is run by it continues to proudly bare. The lower level of the library was originally the dining hall for Monticello, and also for Lewis and Clark Community College when it purchased the campus in 1970 upon Monticello’s closing. After an addition was built onto the west end of the structure in 1988 the library took possession of the lower level, stairs were added for easy access, and the library expanded into the new addition. “We proudly wear our history and encourage interested readers to come to the library where campus historians Liz Burns and Greg Cash will happily share more photographs and tales of its beginstudents! which was nings,” said Greg Cash and Liz Burns. 38. L&C also has a dedicated free designed newspaper to keep those on camLiz Burns pus informed and entertained, also Assistant Director, Instructional Services run by students! Reid Memorial Library 39. L&C is willing to help people with RE2215 their taxes and FASFAs! Phone: 618-468-4320 40. 7KHƓQDQFLDODLGRIƓFHLVRSHQDQG Fax: 618-468-7166 willing to work with all kinds of 44. lburns@lc.edu L&C has done their best to 47. The professors here are

VWXGHQWVIURPGLIIHUHQWƓQDQFLDO protect their students during the wonderful mentors. backgrounds so that they may Greg Cash COVID-19 pandemic. 48. It is a college where you succeed! 45. Assistant Director, Reference Services L&C is willing to do textbook can build lifelong friends. 41. L&C hosts a chapter of the Phi Theta Reid Memorial Library curbside pickup for the Summer 49. It is a college that I per

Kappa Honors Society. RE2217 2020 and Fall 2020 students! sonally love. 42. L&C has a very excellent Honors 46. Phone: 618-468-4330 The guidance department is 50. It’s been servicing the

College program on campus. Fax: 618-468-7204 dedicated to mental health and community for 50 years! 43. L&C has delicious food in the cafe. gcash@lc.edu cares about the students. Painting by David Tupper 17