MURRAY, Ky. – Initial proceeds from the sales of Murray State University’s commemorative centennial book, “The Finest Place We Know” have been received by the University and will begin to be utilized to support operations and maintenance needs in Pogue Library, one of the most iconic campus buildings that is featured on the book’s cover.
Released in conjunction with Murray State’s centennial in 2022, “The Finest Place We Know” celebrates the University’s 100-year story by looking back on the people, places and events which have shaped the institution’s history. A comprehensive and keepsake pictorial history, the book features hundreds of images from the University’s Pogue Special Collections Library and is accompanied by stories that explore the institution’s founding and growth over the past century.
The hardcover book was published by the University Press of Kentucky and is co-authored by Murray State President Dr. Robert L Jackson, Dr. Sean J. McLaughlin, the archives and museum director and Sarah Marie Owens, library specialist with Pogue Special Collections and University Archives.
“We are pleased to know that ongoing and future sales of ‘The Finest Place We Know’ will help support one of the most beautiful buildings on our campus in Pogue Library,” Murray State President Dr. Bob Jackson said. “Since the book’s release during our centennial in 2022, the response from our campus community, alumni and supporters has been tremendous. Readers of our commemorative book have enjoyed looking back on the people, places and events that have shaped Murray State University.”
The book can be purchased through numerous online book retailers, kentuckypress.com, the University Bookstore inside the Curris Center as well as online at bookstore.murraystate.edu.
About Murray State University: Since 1922, Murray State University has provided a collaborative, opportunity-rich living and learning community that fosters personal growth and professional success through a high-quality college experience. Students receive support from inspiring faculty and staff and will join a distinctive campus community — the Racer Family. With nearly 10,000 students, Murray State prepares the next generation of leaders to join more than 80,000 successful alumni who make a difference in their community, across the country and around the world. We are Racers. The University’s main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky, and includes five regional campuses in Ft. Campbell, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah.
To learn more about Murray State University, please visit murraystate.edu.
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Sean J. McLaughlin, the archives and museum director; Sarah Marie Owens, library specialist with Pogue Special Collections and University Archives; Cris Ferguson, dean of University Libraries; Murray State President Dr. Robert L Jackson and Melanie Brooks, director of development for University Libraries.