Donating to the University Archives

Keep The Vision Alive...

You can help to preserve the irreplaceable records of the Libraries' University Archives.

This unique collection is not only highly regarded and used extensively by the University of Maryland community but also has built a reputation that attracts scholars and researchers from across the nation and around the world. As myriad projects have evolved, such as the University's 150th Anniversary celebrations, demands for service and collection enhancements have increased exponentially.

The Goal

To build the Terp for Life Fund to an endowment level.

This would produce annual earnings enabling the Archives to continue providing access to these important materials, arranging for critical preservation projects, and building the collection in meaningful ways. Funding to support this goal is managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation. Once the Terp for Life Fund reaches $25,000, it will be eligible for endowment status, generating income, which will be used to achieve important milestones on the way to reaching the goal of $350,000.

• A gift of $200 can preserve a single photograph. There are approximately 500,000 photographs in the University Archives.

• A gift of $1,000 can preserve five hours of film or videotape. There are approximately 7,000 films and videotapes in the University Archives.

• At $150,000, the fund would support a summer stipend for a scholar to come to the Libraries to conduct research in the University Archives.

• At $350,000, the fund would support a dedicated graduate assistant for the University Archives, who would help with the heavy reference demands and the processing and preserving of materials.

The University Libraries invite you to participate with us in reaching the vision set forth for this very important collection.

Please direct your gifts to:

The University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Terp for Life Fund, Office of Gift Acceptance, 3126 Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, MD 20742-5041

For more information about giving options or gift recognition opportunities, please contact:

Director of Development Michelle Wellens, 301-405-9119, mwellens@umd.edu

Thank you for considering our request!