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The George J. Goodman Foyer

Goodman plate
The George J. Goodman Foyer originally was dedicated in 1975 to honor the contributions of Dr. Goodman, who was curator for 33 years.



Goodman portrait
A painting of Dr. Goodman by Mr. James Cobb hangs in the Foyer



Goodman in 1934
G. J. Goodman in 1934
H. Larsh, G. Cross, & G. Goodman
H. Larsh, G. Cross, & G. Goodman

Goodman and Estes
G. J. Goodman & J. R. Estes


Foyer view from entrance before 2007 Foyer view from rear before 2007

Foyer as it appeared before renovations in 2007



Contributions from numerous friends and colleagues in 1975 allowed for the original remodeling of the Goodman foyer.



Flyer advertizing foyer renovatio project
The George J. Goodman Foyer renovation project began in 2005 with an open house in the Goodman Foyer.



Marcia Goodman at Foyer open house
Marcia Goodman at the open house to initiate the Foyer renovation project



Open House at the George J. Goodman Foyer, Sunday 16 January 2005

Photo of open house
C. Lawson, J. Skvarla, D. Nagle,
B. Hoagland, J. Estes
Photo of open house
C. Lawson, M. Hendricks, C. Martinez,
S. Henrichsen, R. Henrichsen
Photo of open house Photo of open house

Many friends and colleagues attended the Goodman Foyer Open Hous



List of Donors
List of Donors
Over 200 individuals contributed to the establishment and renovation of the George J. Goodman Foyer including the College of Arts & Sciences, the Oklahoma Biological Survey, the Department of Botany & Microbiology, and several corporate donors.
Donor names are on permanent display in the Goodman Foyer.



Foyer renovatio from entrance Foyer renovation from rear

Renovations were conducted during 2006-2007



Renovated Foyer
The newly renovated George J. Goodman Foyer was rededicated in 2007.



Pictures on Foyer wall
Numerous historical photographs are displayed in the George J. Goodman Foyer

Picture on Foyer wall



Botanical artifacts
Botanical artifacts and historical items
are displayed in the renovated Foyer
Fern mural
A fern mural painted by Robert Shead in
1934 is on permanent display in the Foyer


We thank all who contributed to the renovation of the
George J. Goodman Foyer

George J. Goodman with pipe George J. Goodman with herbarium specimen

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