A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 26 March 1976

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Academic Information Service, the Merensky Library II, was opened. The building consisted of six levels and has a spacious feel on the ground floor due to the three-level high ceiling in the central area.

Building Merensky Library II

The firm Lou, Marais, Marquard and Kuhn was appointed in 1969 to design a new library. Construction started in November 1971 and in August 1975 the building was completed. In the construction process the southern wing of the Old Chemistry building was demolished.

Building Merensky Library II

The University of Pretoria Archives (UPA) preserves the history of the University of Pretoria. The UPA's numerous holdings include an extensive photo collection, as well as news clippings and histories detailing the growth and impact of the University.  Please contact us at [email protected] to share your Tukkies experiences, or visit the UPA reading room to view our collection