Watson Centennial | A Rhapsody in Jayhawk Blue

KU Libraries welcomed close friends for "Rhapsody in Jayhawk Blue: The Centennial Celebration of Watson Library!" on September 19. A glittering night of festivities commemorated this 100 year milestone with pizzazz. Guests enjoyed dinner under the library’s iconic Gothic windows, with words from Provost Bichelmeyer, Dean of Libraries Carol Smith, and president of KU Endowment Dan Martin. Keynote speaker Crosby Kemper, former director of the U.S. National Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), joined us in commemorating this milestone. After dinner, guests cut a rug with period tunes from Anna Lee and the Lucky So and Sos.
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