UW Libraries - Pocock Rowing Endowment

The purpose of the Endowment is to establish the libraries' special collection on rowing in honor of George Yeomans and Stanley Richard Pocock.

Five generations of the Pocock family were builders of racing shells in England. Brothers George and Richard Pocock emigrated to Vancouver, BC in 1911 where they started their racing shell building business. In 1912 they moved to Seattle and began building racing shells for the University of Washington and eventually for many colleges and clubs throughout the United States. The initial endowment of $10,000 was given by Frances Huckle Pocock.

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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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