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The Former University Compound (Judd) is a walled group of buildings that was seized, or "requisitioned", by the Gilead regime following the Takeover[1]. Details from the The Testaments novel reveal the place as (former) Harvard Yard[2].

Places within the Compound[]

Headquarters of the Eyes[]

Building of Widener Library[2]; under direction of Commander Judd.

Ardua Hall[]

 See also: Ardua Hall (main article)

A residential home for Aunts. It houses Hildegard Library, one of the few remaining libraries in Gilead.

Schlafly Cafe[]

The Schlafly Café is the refectory of Ardua Hall.

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