Hamilton Smith murals uncovered, conserved

Friday, August 18, 2017

One had been hidden from view for decades;ÌýÌýthe other was in need of repair.ÌýNow twoÌýmurals on the walls of Hamilton Smith Hall will see the light of day again. Conservationists have been restoring the WPA-era murals, which were completed in July 1940 when Ham Smith was the university’s library. Art history graduate Corrine Long ’12 has been part of the restoration, which was fundedÌýin large part by Peter T. Paul '67, whose godfather, George Lloyd, was one of the artists.

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking memories for a time capsule that will be entombed within the newly renovated Ham Smith during a grand re-opening celebration in September. by Sept. 8, and then join us for the Sept. 22 grand re-opening during Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Photographer: 
Scott Ripley | UNH Marketing | scott.ripley@unh.edu | 603-862-1855
Videographer: 
Scott Ripley | UNH Marketing | scott.ripley@unh.edu | 603-862-1855