Kent Library 75th anniversary

Fred Lynch

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Kent Library marks its 75th anniversary with a program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Cake artist Katie Goodpasture created this cake depicting Kent Library for its 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University. (Fred Lynch)
A cake depicting Kent Library drew attention at its 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University. (Fred Lynch)
One of the designs for the G. Owen Bonawit stained glass panels is displayed at the Kent Library 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Books that were part of Sadie T. Kent's personal collection are on display at Kent Library.

One of the books owned by Sadie T. Kent is on display at Kent Library.
Dr. John Bierk introduces Jim Riley who presented Bierk's remarks about Sadie Kent during the 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Kent Library.
Dr. Frank Nickell presents remarks during a program marking the 75th anniversary of Kent Library on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014.
Dr. Robert Hamblin presents remarks during a program marking the 75th anniversary of Kent Library on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. (Fred Lynch)
Dr. Frank Nickell speaks at a gathering for the 75th anniversary of Kent Library.

A photograph of Sadie Kent with the first book in the new library, the Bible, is shown at the 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Kent Library.
A painting of Sadie T. Kent is displayed next to the Rare Book Room in Kent Library.
The G. Owen Bonawit stained glass panels are seen Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 in Kent Library after their unveiling Friday night during the library's 75th anniversary event at Southeast Missouri State University (Fred Lynch)
Two of the G. Owen Bonawit stained glass panels depict Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette, left, and Indian chieftan Sagamore, as seen Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 in Kent Library.
The G. Owen Bonawit stained glass panels are seen Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 in Kent Library after their unveiling Friday night during the 75th anniversary event of the library at Southeast Missouri State University. (Fred Lynch)
Banners decorate the entrance to Kent Library which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The heritage of the region served by Southeast Missouri State University is depicted in this mural by Jake K. Wells, assistant professor of art. The mural was dedicated Sept. 23, 1973 in the centennial year of the university.
Dr. John Bierk, left, and Jim Riley pose for a photo at the Kent Library 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Larry Davis, left, Mary Christy, Tameika Morris and Angie Wilson pose for a photo at the Kent Library 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Twylla James, left, Alice Strange and Mary Langston pose for a photo at the Kent Library 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Chelsea Hayes, left, John Grobmyer, Bob Dunn and Joan Dunn pose for a photo at the Kent Library 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Margaret Waterman, left, Steven Hoffman and David Starrett pose for a photo at the Kent Library 75th anniversary program Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University.