William H. Hannon Library

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a premier Catholic university rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. Our 142-acre bluff-top campus is located in West Los Angeles and is among the nation's most beautiful and green campuses. We offer a dynamic academic environment designed around the following three themes that make up our mission: The encouragement of learning The education of the whole person The service of faith and the promotion of justice LMU’s history is linked closely with the growth of Los Angeles. The present university is the direct descendant of the first institution of higher learning in Southern California, St. Vincent’s College, founded in 1865. For more details of our colorful story, see our History webpage at: http://www.lmu.edu/about/History.htm The William H. Hannon Library is proud to support LMU’s mission, building significant collections and offering creative and rigorous programs that enhance our students’ skills as life-long learners. We are pleased to offer to the general public this selection of images from some of our greatest library collections.