Plans are made for new library building – architects Thomas, Ross, and Stanfill from Jackson design the Luther L. Gobbel library building – a Treasure Room is built in the basement - donations are received over the next two years to help cover expenses.
Mrs. Mary Lambuth Burch, daughter of Bishop Lambuth, donates furniture that was acquired by the Bishop in the 1800s while serving as missionary.
Dedication of the new library as the Luther L. Gobbel Library at the Homecoming Convocation.
John D. Batsel is the new head librarian, Ms. Clement and Ms. Marr are assistant librarians – Lambuth Alumni’s community campaign “Books for Lambuth” begins to add to the library collection – the first microfilm machine is purchased with Memphis Conference funds.
Miss Clement is acting head librarian.
Carrie L. West is the library director; Judy Hazlewood joins library staff.
Velma M. Hule is the new director; Margaret Fuller joins the staff.
A government documents depository is added under the supervision of Ms. Clement.