Globe at reference desk covered in soot

Globe at reference desk covered in soot

College campuses

Hunter Library

Library buildings -- Conservation and restoration

Library buildings -- Fires and fire prevention

Soot

A fire erupted in Hunter Library at Western Carolina University on February 26, 1989. Campus security officer W. R. Holder reported the fire at 5:50 AM and it was contained in the check-out service of the Media Center. The fire destroyed audio-visual equipment, instructional film, video tapes, and compact disk collections. An estimated 300,000 volumes were covered in soot and needed cleaning. On April 24, 1989, Hunter Library reopened on a reduced capacity.

Hunter Library Special Collections

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1989-03-01

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