The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Prezell R. Robinson Library

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Prezell R. Robinson Library, Saint Augustine's College

Institution Name: Saint Augustine's College
Original/Historic Place Name: Prezell R. Robinson Library
Location on Campus: 1315 Oakwood Ave.
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s):

1972	original construction Unknown

Type of Place: Individual building
Style(s): (Glossary)
Materials:

Foundation: tan brick

Walls: plaster

Roof: none specified

Function:

1972-present (2007)

library

Significance: architecture, culture, education, religion
Landmark designation:

National Register

St. Augustine's College Campus (1980)

Narrative: see below
References: see below

Narrative:
The Prezell R. Robinson Library is the main library located in the heart of the Saint Augustine campus. It was built in 1972 as a brick and concrete structure of two stories and a basement and named to recognize the remarkable achievements of Dr. Robinson. It also honors his leadership in the area of education and his contributions to the presidency of the United Negro College Fund.

References:

I. Bibliographic sources:

Boykin, James H. "St. Augustine's College, 1938-1958." Typescript. [1958?]. Archives, St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, NC.

Brown, David W. St. Augustine's College Campus. National Register of Historic Places designation report. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of the Interior/ National Park Service, 1980.

Chitty, Arthur Ben. A Brief History of St. Augustine's College. [s.l: s.n., n.d.].

Halliburton, Cecil D. A History of St. Augustine's College 1867-1937. Raleigh, NC: Edwards and Broughton Company, 1937.

Roundtree, Thelma Johnson. Strengthening the Ties that Bind: A History of Saint Augustine's College. Raleigh, NC: St. Augustine's College, 2002.

II. Location of other data:

University: Library

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