The Ann Bennett Humbert Edgerton Fund honors its namesake, who died March 11, 2003, in her home in Bethesda, MD. A beloved alumnae, Mrs. Edgerton is remembered for her creative talent and vivacious spirit. In honor of her longtime affiliation with the university and fond memories of her time at AU, her friends and family decided to create a fund that will be used to purchase materials to augment the creative arts collection at the University Library.

About Ann Edgerton

To contribute to the Ann Bennett Humbert Edgerton Fund you may use the Friends of AU Library form and indicate you intention. Gifts can also be made online using the AU Online Giving Form. Simply select "University Library" as the "Area of Benefit" and specify "Ann Edgerton Fund" in the "Designation" box.

To honor Donald D. Dennis, University Librarian from 1971 to 1988, the library has established the Donald P. Dennis American History Fund. The namesake fund was launched with a generous gift from his wife, Mary Lou Dennis. It will support library collections in United States history, one of Mr. Dennis' many interests. An avid reader of American history, Mr. Dennis had an especially strong interest in the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis established their retirement residence in Fredricksburg, Virginia, partly to be near historic sites associated with that war. It is especially fitting that Mr. Dennis' love for history and his enthusiastic support for graduate and undergraduate education will continue in the form of the Donald D. Dennis American History Fund.

About Donald D. Dennis

To contribute to the Donald D. Dennnis American History Fund you may use the Friends of AU Library form and indicate you intention. Gifts can also be made online using the AU Online Giving Form. Simply select "University Library" as the "Area of Benefit" and specify "Donald D. Dennis Fund" in the "Designation" box.

In honor of longtime staff member Mary Canfield, the University Library established a fund to be used to purchase additional materials for the collection. As an integral member of the acquisitions staff for 35 years, Mrs. Canfield was responsible for processing over 90% of the books on the shelves of the library at the time of her death. Monies from the fund have been used to complete a set of musical scores, the "Neue Bach Ausgabe." This critical edition of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach reflects Mary's love of music and her strong interest in the library's music collection.

About Mary Canfield

To contribute to the Mary Canfield Fund you may use the Friends of AU Library form and indicate you intention. Gifts can also be made online using the AU Online Giving Form. Simply select "University Library" as the "Area of Benefit" and specify "Mary Canfield Fund" in the "Designation" box.