UW Libraries - Dan and Ellen Blom Endowed Library Fund

Daniel Blom, Ellen Blom, Nicole Blom Heath

Purpose of the Endowment is to fund honoraria or other expenses for speakers on subjects of cultural interest to the Libraries

Nicole Blom Heath dedicated this endowment in honor of her parents, Dan and Ellen Blom, as a permanent reminder of their love of books, literature and learning. Mr. Blom is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University with an undergraduate degree in literature and was a teaching fellow in speech in 1941-1942.
Mrs. Blom received a Master of Arts Degree in Literature and in Educational Administration from the UW.
Nicole Heath is a graduate of the UW School of Drama.

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"Soul of the Muse" by Nancy Mee
photo by AC Petersen

About endowments
An endowment is a permanent fund of support for which the principal of the gift is invested and grows over time. The endowment makes distributions on a quarterly basis to support the purpose specified. The endowed fund can be named to honor a special person or specific area of need for the Libraries.
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Endowments are forever
With the creation of an endowment, you have the chance to build a strong foundation for the University Libraries, now and in the future. Endowment gifts are extremely valuable in enhancing the quality of the University Libraries, since they provide a constant resource regardless of state funding.

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