This fund was established by Ida Curry Newberg in memory of Dr. Pine and a friend, Frances Ruggles Morgan. Both Ida and Frances were students of Dr. Pine. One award scholarship for a SLIM major who is a graduate of a Kansas high school. This fund was established with memorial gifts. Dr. Pitts was as an assistant professor in SLIM at the time of her death.
Preference is given to students working in the school library field.
This fund was developed in memory of Miss Sarah Rebecca Reed, former Director of the School of Library Science. This award has been made available through contributions from friends, faculty members of the School, and graduates of the School of Library and Information Management. Awards are made to students majoring in library science. John and Valeta, also ESU graduates, established the fund in memory of their son and to recognize their connection with Emporia State University . The fund provides scholarships for graduate students in the School of Library and Information Management.