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Historical Markers: 
A Campus Walking Tour:
 Arthur Ballantine Research Room

On April 25, 1969 the Ballantine Trust was established, and on February 29, 1980 the Board approved placing this plaque in memory of Arthur Ballantine, Jr.  The Center of Southwest Studies was founded in June of 1964 with a financial gift from the Ballantine family and the approval of the State Board of Agriculture on June 19, 1964.  The Center of Southwest Studies' own building was eventually opened for full service in August of  2001 after grand opening celebrations that began in January of 2001.
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Revised  January 07, 2003