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Ryan Library Ryan Library at Point Loma Nazarene University

The purpose of the library is to support the university's mission--to provide higher education in the liberal arts and to provide preparation for service and leadership in selected professions.

Back to the 1970s!A new campus. A new chapter.In 1973, Pasadena College moved to San Diego and began a new era on Point ...
10/07/2026

Back to the 1970s!

A new campus. A new chapter.

In 1973, Pasadena College moved to San Diego and began a new era on Point Loma.

These snapshots from the 1970s show a campus finding its identity: students, buildings, events, and everyday moments in a place that would become home for generations of PLNU students.

Photos from PLNU Archives and Special Collections. Learn more at: https://libguides.pointloma.edu/archives/specialcollections

October is American Archives Month! Every archive tells a story of people, places, and purpose. Over the next few weeks,...
10/06/2026

October is American Archives Month!

Every archive tells a story of people, places, and purpose. Over the next few weeks, PLNU Archives and Special Collections is taking over the social feed for a peek at some of the photos, documents and artifacts that bring our past to life.

What stories will you discover?

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3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA
92106

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 1am
Tuesday 7am - 1am
Wednesday 7am - 1am
Thursday 7am - 1am
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 12am

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