A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 25 September 1987

Posted on September 25, 2020

A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 25 September 1987

25 September 1987: The Arnold Theiler building opens on the Onderstepoort Campus. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the building was inaugurated by the State President, PW Botha.

Arnold Theiler building, Onderstepoort

Arnold Theiler building, Onderstepoort © University of Pretoria Archives, 2004

The 1987 Arnold Theiler building consisted of the deanery, administration offices , library, lecture halls, museum, cafeteria and cloakrooms.

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- Author Alida Green

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