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  • The building was designed by Ronald H. Thom (1968-1969), opened in fall 1969, and was renovated in 1993-1994 (architect, Sampson Baird) and 2017-2018. The Bata Library was named for Thomas J. Bata, “in recognition of Mr. Bata's generous gift to the Development Fund for the completion of the library project”; “internationally respected industrialist, generous benefactor, and dedicated member of the Board of Governors in the Challenging Pioneer Years of Trent University.”
  • To be used for records about the building, not the administrative unit.

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            Photograph of Head of the Trent crowds
            Photograph of Head of the Trent crowds
            UPC/017(11) HOTT Crowds-03 · Item · [198-?] to [199-?]
            Part of University photograph collection

            Photograph of multiple students sitting along the Bata Library catwalk as they cheer on the rowers in their races during the annual Head of the Trent Regatta. Students can be seen bundled in sweaters sitting in between the flag poles that line the top of the catwalk.