James Buchanan Duke Library
Erected 1956 Renovated 2004
In Memory of
James Buchanan Duke
1856-1925
Philanthropist, Master Builder, Creator of the Duke Endowment, and Benefactor of Humankind
This library is named in honor of Mr. Duke in grateful recognition of his generous support of Furman University.
"Education, When Conducted Along Sane and Practical, as Opposed to Dogmatic and Theoretical, Lines, is, Next to Religion, the Greatest Civilizing Influence."
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