Brain Research Center in 1962

Campus Map showing Brain Research Center (No. 58)	Brain Research Center in 1970

The .University established a Center for Brain Research in 1961 and built a temporary building for the program that was completed in November 1962.  The program moved to the new Medical Education Building (S-Wing) in the Medical Center in 1971, after which the building became known as the Morey Annex.  It was demolished in 1977.

References
1960 "U. of R. Will Establish Brain Research Center," Democrat and Chronicle, December 8, 1960, Page 20.

1960 "De Kiewiet Announces Plan for Brain Research Center," Campus Times, December 13, 1960, Page 3.

1961 "U. of R. Plans Building on Football Field," Democrat and Chronicle, October 12, 1961, Page 18.
The building would house biology and psychology departments and the Center for Brain Research.

1962 "Brain Research Center Planned for Morey Lawn," Campus Times, March 20, 1962, Page 1. | Part 2 |

1962 "U. of R. to Build Brain Research Center," Democrat and Chronicle, March 17, 1962, Page 18.
The University of Rochester will build a $500,000 one story building to temporarily house the expanding work of its Brain Research Center.  It will be adjacent to Morey and Lattimore Halls, connected to the west end of Morey by a walkway.

1962 "Building for Brain Research Underway on River Campus," University Record. 2(4):1 (April 1962)

1962 "Vandals Wreck Site at U. of R.," Democrat and Chronicle, April 17, 1962, Page 17.
Brain Research Center.

1962 "UR Brain Center gets $211,150 Grant," Democrat and Chronicle, July 14, 1962, Page 16.

1962 "$3 million in Facilities to be Opened by UR," Democrat and Chronicle, September 7, 1962, Page 17.
A temporary one-story building for the Center for Brain Research, costing about $500,000, is expected to be ready next month.

1962 "New Constructions Flourish on River Campus Grounds," Campus Times, September 25, 1962, Page 2.
The Brain Research Center at the head of Morey Lawn is also undergoing finishing touches.

1962 "Architect Speaks at Cabinet," Campus Times, November 9, 1962, Page 1. | Part 2 |
He described the Brain Research Cener as a semi-permanent, semi-temporary structure, whatever that means.

1963 "Brain Center:  Explained," Campus Times, February 8, 1963, Page 2.

1965 "'Reasonably Attractive' BRC Permanent 'til 1971 - Mason," Campus Times, October 22, 1965, Page 1.

1970 "Research Center Studies Abilities of Man's Brain," Campus Times, December 4, 1970, Page 2.

1971 "Building Renamed," Campus Times, September 24, 1971, Page 8.
Now that the Center for Brain Research has moved to the Medical Center, a renaming of the building formerly occupied by the Center behind Morey Hall is required to avoid confusion. In the future that building will be referred to as "Morey Annex."

1975 "Annex Destruction Delayed," Campus Times, September 12, 1975, Page 1.
Morey Annex, current location of the Laser Fusion Prject, will not be torn down until the project moves into new quarters on the South Campus in 1977.  Morey Annex has in recent years housed the Center for Brain Research, the Educational Opportunities Program, and offices of the psychology department.

1975 To each his farthest star:  The University of Rochester Medical Center -1925-1975, edited by Edward C. Atwater and John Romano.
Page 252-253:  In 1966, the large addition for education and research, the S Wing, was built onto the west side of GG Wing, facing to the west, but with its access from Elmwood Avenue. Planning of this large structure occurred, as did the GG Wing and OO Wing, at a time when there was great commitment and support for medical research and basic science education of medical students.  As in the GG and OO wings, the space for faculty offices and laboratories was quickly filled, including space for transfer of the Center for Brain Research from the River Campus, though parts of three floors were left unfinished.

1977 History of the University of Rochester, 1850-1962, by Arthur J. May.  Expanded edition with notes
Chapter 37, In Pursuit of Excellence
When it was revealed that a building for the Brain Research Center would be placed (1963) north of Morey Hall, the Arts faculty objected unanimously and with vehemence that enlargement of their principal classroom facility would be blocked, and interested students took up the hue and cry. However, assurances that only a temporary structure was contemplated appeased the protestants.

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