M. L. Harris Library and Fine Arts Building (Image)

M. L. Harris Library and Fine Arts Building (Image)

M. L. Harris Library and Fine Arts Building, designed in 1952 by Ginocchio, Cromwell and Associates (Reed, 2002). Philander Smith University broke ground for the library and arts complex on September 25, 1959 (Panther Yearbook, 1960). The building was completed and dedicated on October 23, 1962, in honor of the university's 4th President, M. L. Harris, the visionary behind the project (Dedication Program, 1962). The Fine Arts Building formerly housed the campus library, office space, classrooms for the Art Department, and a production studio that was home to KPSC, Philander Smith University's radio station in the 1970-80's (Panthernaut, 1970). The M. L. Harris building currently houses several departments and Harris Auditorium (on the 1st floor) is still used by the university to host a myriad of programs, ceremonies and lectures for the campus community and the general public.

Reed, T. (2002). Philander Smith College Master Facilities Plan, 1998-2002. PSC Buildings Collection.

Philander Smith College (1962). M. Lafayette Harris Library and Fine Arts Building dedication program. PSC Buildings Collection, Box 16.

KPSC-socks soul on PSC. (1970, March). The Panthernaut. The Panthernaut Collection.

Panther Yearbook, 1960.