These tasks often require more funds than are available from public sources. Gifts to the Libraries vary from books and photographs to equipment, historical manuscripts and documents. Similar to other University units, the Libraries welcomes gifts of cash, securities or real estate-for current use, or deferred through trusts, annuities, and pooled income funds. The Andrew and Frances Hilen Endowment for 19th Century Americana, a current use fund established by members of the Hilen family in 1980, has generated income used by the Special Collections and Preservation Division to enhance the collection. In June 1996, the Division held an open house to focus on new additions, and Frances Hilen was honored with a hand-painted poster announcing this special event.
Some plans provide fixed income to the donor, others a variable income.
Virginia and Thomas Stave traveled extensively and were particularly interested in Nepal, China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand. Because Virginia Stave holds a great affection for libraries, she combined her interest in travel with her appreciation for learning through books. Her unitrust will fund acquisitions from these countries. Members participate in the book sale, attend events, lectures, and the annual Artist Images bookmark event, which this year features Professor Emeritus Jacob Lawrence. The UW Libraries is appreciative of gifts of all types and sizes.