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Photo of an undated, contemporary photo of Professor George M. Smiley, class of 1881 and professor of Greek and Latin at Central Methodist University from 1884 to 1886.

Black-and-white photo from the late 19th century CE of a young man wearing a…

Central College (later Central Methodist University) men's baseball team, standing on a dirt path outside of Cupples Hall; picture has faded on the left side.

Interior of Smiley Memorial Library in Cupples Hall. Shelves of books and a seated, reading student can be seen through an archway. In the foreground, a man Library staff member assists a woman student. The portrait of George M. Smiley, under a…

General collection or "stacks" (bound periodicals) at Smiley Memorial Library. Silhouette of a student is shown against a brightly lit window between shelves.

Cupples Hall dormitory at Central College (later Central Methodist University) exterior. A dirt path leads to the entrance.

Interior of Smiley Memorial Library in Cupples Hall. No students are present. Long tables with books and newspapers are shown, as well as shelves of books in the background.

Addition to Cupples Hall and Smiley Memorial Library being constructed; a truck, piles of dirt and lumber are seen in the foreground. The right side of the new addition has a scaffold reaching all floors.

Interior of Cupples Hall and Smiley Memorial Library. Five students-- three men and two women-- are seated at a tble reading. Other people and shelves of books and periodicals can be seen in the background.

Interior of Smiley Memorial Library, in Cupples Hall at Central Methodist University. A man and a woman student are both looking at card catalogs.

Interior of addition to Cupples Hall and Smiley Memorial Library. One woman student is looking at the card catalog. Card catalogs, a couch, and several wide shelves can be seen behind her.