The Gumberg Library houses the collections at

Duquesne University Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit ( or ; Duquesne University or Duquesne) is a private Catholic research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened as the Pittsbu ...

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, and comprises more than a half million print volumes.

History

The Duquesne University library system began in 1878, when what was then known as the "Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost" was founded. The collection moved along with the university to the

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, and was for a long time housed in the Old Main administration building.Provided by the

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(Feb. 3, 2007): In 1939, an anonymous contribution permitted work to begin on a new library building, in order to house the university's growing collection: that structure was given to the

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upon the completion of the current library. The Gumburg Library building was originally constructed as a printing plant, and saw use as a garage before it was redesigned for its new purpose and opened for service as the Duquesne University Library in 1978. On 3 February 1995, it was rededicated as the "Gumberg Library at Duquesne University," a tribute to the financial support of alumnus Stanley R. Gumberg (Class of 1950) and his wife, Marcia M. Gumberg.Provided by the

(Feb. 3, 2007):

Library resources

Today, the Gumberg Library is home to approximately 750,000 volumes, over 116,000 journal subscriptions (both print and electronic), over 200 research databases, and a variety of audiovisual materials. "Fast Fact

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Special collections

*''Duquesne University Archives'' - comprises the center for the documented history of Duquesne University *'' John Joseph WCardinal Wright Collection'' - contains the prelate's personal library, with emphasis on deliberations from the

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and the Synods *''Duquesne Authors Collection'' - encompasses bibliographic citations and links to publications written by the faculty and administrators of Duquesne University *''Rabbi Herman Hailperin Collection'' - contains more than 2,600 volumes, and focuses on Judeo-Christian intellectual and theological relations during the

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*''Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center'' - a collection of works related to

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research and theory *'' Hon. Michael A. Musmanno Collection'' - contains the personal papers and library of the former State Supreme Court Justice and Congressman

References

External links

The Duquesne University Gumberg Library website

Gumberg Library Fast Facts
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