"The largest of Yale University's 28 libraries, Sterling Memorial Library, located on Wall Street in New Haven, houses more than four million volumes and serves as the hub of the school's library system."

"New York attorney and Yale alumnus John W. Sterling passed away in 1918, leaving Yale $17 million with the stipulation that Yale build 'at least one enduring, useful and architecturally beautiful edifice, which will constitute a fitting memorial of my gratitude to and affection for my Alma Mater.'"

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