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Rondeau L. Evans Library Endowment

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The purpose of the Endowment is for the Libraries' programs and collections supporting the humanities and social sciences.

Rondeau Laverne Evans was born July 15, 1903, and passed away on July 21, 1993. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace, and sister, Mary Oliver Higley, of Seattle. Evans was born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington, graduated from Whitman College, and had a long and distinguished career as a high school teacher. Evans taught Latin, History, and English in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Greece.

Many of her years were spent at St. Nicholas School, now Lakeside School, and later at West Seattle High School. She was an active member of the American Association of University Women and a generous supporter of several organizations, including Ladies Musical Club, Whitman College, and the University of Washington.