Object

McNabe Reference Book

Phil the teaching assistant bursts into Indy's office clutching reference books and gripes that McNabe sits checked out until next month, blocking student access. Indy nods absently while Brody waits; coeds and students hover nearby. The absent volume underscores daily library friction that snags academic rhythm before army news hits.

2 appearances

Purpose

Academic consultation and research reference for college students and faculty

Significance

Triggers brief interruption in Indy's office chat, yanking focus to campus bureaucracy and delaying Brody's Ravenwood revelation

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Idol Missing — Army Intelligence Wants Abner

The McNabe reference book is referenced by the TA as unavailable (checked out), serving as a mundane subplot that underscores campus normalcy and small frustrations in contrast to the larger, emergent military interest.

Before: Checked out from the library (unavailable to the TA).

After: Remains checked out; the immediate problem is left unresolved as the scene pivots.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Campus Interruption — Army Business Intrudes

The McNabe reference book is the specific missing volume the TA reports as checked out; it functions as a small logistical hiccup that grounds the scene in everyday academic constraints.

Before: Checked out from the library until next month.

After: Still checked out; the problem acknowledged but deferred until classes resume.

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