The above quote is from Arabella Ogilvie-Makari (Class of 1980). Read the full memory below:

I have many wonderful memories associated with “The Rock” – memories of long, happy hours searching for interesting things in the stacks, of “aha” discoveries of unexpected facts, of getting lost in thought, and all the typical experiences one thinks of in relation to a great library.

However, what stands out for me is the beauty of the building’s design, both inside and out. As an undergraduate, I particularly loved the big Eames-like swivel chairs in the main reading lounge. In retrospect, it was the ultimate “mid-century modern” experience. The thoughtful, elegant design of the Rockefeller Library made an impression on me in those early years of my life, and that is one of the many reasons I remember it so fondly today.