UW Libraries - Davis Endowed Library Fund

The purpose of the Endowment is for acquisitions to University Libraries' collections of American literature including books, periodicals, sets of collected works, facsimiles of manuscripts, and all other information formats.

Laura Elizabeth Woodward Davis was a strong advocate for the Univeristy Libraries over the years. She was a generous contributor since 1982 and served on the board of the Friends of the Libraries from 1994-1998. In 2002 she established this endowment in honor of her husband, Merrell Rees Davis, a professor of American Literature at the University of Washington from 1947 until his death in 1961.

Laura Davis passed away in July 2003. In her memory, her children chose to rename this endowment to honor both of their parents.

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"Soul of the Muse" by Nancy Mee
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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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