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 Gifts of
Knowledge
To preserve our past for future
generations, Special Collections depends on the help of persons
interested in preserving the unique culture of Louisiana. If you know of
letters, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, or other Louisiana
books or documents
that should be saved for future students and scholars, please contact us.
"What
kinds of materials does Special Collections preserve?"
A partial list of areas in
which we specialize is at left under "Special Topics," but to
summarize, we acquire, preserve, and make available to the public
publications and original documents about any aspect of Louisiana from
its founding to the present, from anthropology to zoology. These can include
original letters, diaries, scrapbooks, minutes, reports, and
publications such as books, magazines, menus, brochures, flyers, and
campaign literature.
Examples
from our holdings include:
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Letters
by New Orleans Mayor Victor H. Schiro, Confederate
President, Jefferson Davis, Members of Congress Hale and Lindy
Boggs, and Louisiana Governors Sam Jones and David Treen
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Letters
and diaries written by soldiers in the
Mexican-American War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the
first and second Iraq conflicts.
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Scrapbooks
from women's clubs, social organizations, and Tulane students
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Minutes
and reports from
women's clubs, Masonic lodges, music societies, churches and
synagogues, Carnival krewes, and civic and professional associations
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Books
and magazines about Louisiana or by Louisiana authors.
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Menus
and cookbooks from Louisiana restaurants and clubs, by
Louisiana cooks and chefs, or about Louisiana cooking, and
booklets,
brochures and flyers from Louisiana restaurants,
cooking schools, food industries, and other food related
institutions.
We
especially need donations of Louisiana menus and cookbooks.
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Architectural
records of
Louisiana, including original project drawings, specifications,
photographs, correspondence, and the personal papers of architects.
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Carnival
invitations, admit cards, dance cards, and
other printed Carnival items.
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Brochures,
pamphlets, programs, and flyers about Louisiana such as campaign
literature, art gallery opening invitations, museum brochures, state
park pamphlets, and music and meeting programs.
If you know of
letters, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, or other documents
illuminating Louisiana's past, please contact us so we can help
ensure that they are preserved.
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In addition to personal papers like letters and diaries, we can also
work with your social, civic, fraternal, or professional
organization to preserve its minutes, reports, and
other organizational records.
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We would also be grateful for donations of Louisiana brochures,
pamphlets, flyers, campaign literature, menus, and books.
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For materials that might fall outside of our collecting criteria, we
can work with you to find a more appropriate professional archival,
library, or museum facility.
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We also need:
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Please do not
donate:
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severely damaged or heavily underlined books
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current newspapers (except on specialized topics)
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inspirational literature
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old textbooks, particularly in the sciences
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laboratory and repair manuals
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most artifacts (objects)
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workbooks
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and photocopies.
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You may also
purchase something for Special Collections.
For example, if you wish to
remember a friend who has a special interest in Louisiana, our Louisiana
Collection Librarian will select a book in the price range you specify.
This saves you the trouble of selecting an item and ensures that your
donation will not duplicate something we already have. We will be happy
to discuss a selection with you.
How to make a
donation:
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First, contact the head of Special Collections, Bill Meneray
(504-865-5685; meneray@tulane.edu),
who will discuss your donation and let you know of any special
circumstances regarding your gift.
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Box
books and other items before bringing them to the library.
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For
large donations, we can provide limited pickup services in the New
Orleans area when given reasonable advance notice.
Please send
financial donations to the Assistant Library Dean for Special
Collections:
Wilbur E. Meneray
Special Collections, Jones Hall
Tulane University
New Orleans LA 70118
Please note:
Gifts not appropriate for our
collection can still benefit Special Collections by selling them and using the
money to purchase books we do need, or by exchanging them with another
library or vendor. In this way, even gifts that we cannot use
directly are still helpful and appreciated.
Your gifts to
the library are tax deductible.
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All gifts to the library are
considered charitable donations.
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If you claim a deduction of
more than $5,000 for a non-cash gift, you will need an appraisal.
The library or its employees cannot provide appraisals under IRS
rules; however, we can help you locate a qualified appraiser.
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Since tax laws change from
time to time, we encourage you to seek advice from a knowledgeable
tax consultant about current requirements.
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You may also make a
major gift:
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Major gifts can include bequests made through a will;
deferred gifts that provide you or others with a life income and
then benefit the library; and outright gifts, such as cash or
marketable securities.
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Your gift can also add to or create an endowed fund that keeps
the principal intact and uses only the income. Special Collections has
several endowed funds to which you can contribute; or, we can
establish a new endowed fund for a minimum of $20,000 in your name or
the name of someone you wish to memorialize.
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Tulane's
Office of Planned Gifts will be happy to discuss such gifts
with you. Please contact their office to learn more.
Tulane University Office of Planned Gifts
3439 Prytania Street, Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 865-5794 or toll free (800) 999-0181
fax (504) 862-8570
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Thursday, January 24, 2008 03:31 PM