The Stained Glass Windows

The history of the three stained glass windows that hang over the Library's Reference Desk begins with the First World War. The classes of 1919 and 1920 donated money for a memorial to the Moorhead Normal School students who had died in the War.

The windows were built as that memorial. Designed by the college's art instructor, Mary Brumby, the figures (students served as models) represent "undying loyalty," "service," and "self-sacrifice."

The 4 by 11 foot windows were originally installed in the Weld Hall auditorium in the early 1920s. They remained there until 1969 when the building was remodeled. They languished in storage until MSU President Roland Dille had the windows reconditioned for the University's Centennial in 1986.

The windows were placed in their present location as part of the 1987 remodeling of the Library.