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- Alice Lee-Tsing Chung Memorial Collection Endowment in Chinese Languages 鐘蒋莉青纪念基金This endowment honors Alice Lee-Tsing's care for others and passion for education.
- Alison Bunting Endowed Rare Books Fund Alison Bunting's exemplary impact on the library continues today through this endowment.
- Allan and Maxine Kurtzman Endowed Collection in Beat Literature With the donation of their collection of Beat literature and the funds to acquire new materials, Allan and Maxine Kurtzman's passion for the Beat movement is evident in this endowment.
- Amy Ching-Fen Tsiang Legacy Endowment 蔣吳慶芬基金Amy Ching-Fen Tsiang's impact on the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library continues through this endowment.
- Ann E. Sumner Endowed Collection in Art History Ann Sumner served UCLA in a variety of capacities, and this endowment just ensures her decades-long legacy continues.
- Ann Scott Longueil Fund for Literature A former UCLA English professor, Alfred E. Longueil donated his deep collection to the UCLA Library.
- Ardis Lodge Memorial Fund for the Reference Collection This wide-reaching endowment from former UCLA librarian Ardis Lodge is used to support of a variety of UCLA Library needs.
- Barbara and Leon Rootenberg Endowment Fund Barbara Rootenberg's passion for the history of science led the family to establish an endowment for the field.
- Bing Liu of Evergreen Books Endowed Collection in Chinese Culture 劉冰中國文化圖書基金This collection ensures Chinese culture remains accessible to Southern California.
- Biomed Alumni and Staff Reference Collection Endowment Fund This endowment, created by librarians and staff who have worked at the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, supports the acquisition, preservation and access of biomedical sciences materials.
- Biomed Faculty Collection Endowment Fund In honor of the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library's 50th anniversary, UCLA faculty established this endowment to ensure access to science materials for years to come.
- Bohnett Foundation Endowment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Collections This endowment supports UCLA's collections in LGBTQ studies.
- Carol Dana Lanham Memorial Endowment for Books in Medieval Latin Studies Carol Dana Lanham, a lifelong learner, impacted the field of classics at UCLA and beyond.
- Cornelia Breitenbach Memorial Fund in the Arts The Cornelia Breitenbach Memorial Fund in the Arts provides support for acquiring materials related to textile design, textiles of various cultures and general design.
- Cynthia J. Shelton & Gary B. Nash Collection Endowment in Southwestern History Cynthia Shelton and Gary Nash's love for both UCLA and the Southwest inspired their donation.
- Daniel T. Richards Endowment for the Support of the Thomas Baxter Camp and Alice Jarrett Camp Collection This endowment supports the collection donated by former UCLA librarian Daniel T. Richards in honor of his maternal grandparents.
- David and Yachiyo Nakatani Memorial Collection Endowment for Japanese Studies UCLA's first endowment for Japanese studies at the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library serves to help grow the Library's collection in the field.
- Dini Ostrov Endowed Collection in French Letters, Language and Architecture This endowment lies at the intersection of Dini Ostrov's passions for the humanities and French history.
- Donald O. Walter Endowed Collection of Monographs in the History and Philosophy of Science Donald O. Walter's interest in the history and philosophy of science is memorialized in this endowment.
- Dr. Marvin E. Fieman Endowed Collection in Contemporary World History Marvin Fieman's extensive collection of history books and passion for the materials inspired his donation.
- Edgar Bowers Estate Endowed Fund for Special Collections This endowment, funded by the estate of acclaimed poet Edgar Bowers, supports acquisitions of poetry materials.
- Edna and Yu-Shan Han Collection and Endowment Fund 韓玉珊教授紀念基金The legacy of UCLA's first professor of Chinese history, Yu-Shan Han, lives on through the donation of his personal library to the university and the endowment that supports it.
- Edward A. Lasher Chemistry Library Fund A triple Bruin, Edward Lasher earned three degrees from UCLA in chemistry. This endowment honors his passion for the field through the acquisition of chemistry materials.
- Endowment Collection for Complementary and Alternative Medicine founded by Yda and Irwin Ziment, M.D. Irwin Ziment's belief in the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine led him and his wife to establish this endowment.
- Ernest Dawson Memorial Fund for Books about Books Inspired by Los Angeles bookseller Ernest Dawson's passion for books, his friends established this endowment.
- Everett and Jean Moore Endowment in Reference Former UCLA librarians Everett and Jean Moore used the funds donated to them upon their retirement to establish this endowment for reference materials at the UCLA Library.
- Franklin D. Murphy Memorial Fund Funded by the support of the family and friends of UCLA chancellor emeritus Franklin D. Murphy, this endowment supports the UCLA Library's collection Aldine collection.
- Gary E. & Carolyn J. Strong Endowment for the University Librarian This endowment honors Gary Strong's service as UCLA's university librarian from 2003 to 2012.
- George Ross Robertson Chemistry Library Fund This endowment, created by a donated from Professor George Ross Robertson, ensures the UCLA Library can continue to acquire materials in chemistry.
- Geraldine J. Sherman Memorial Endowment for Artist's Books This endowment honors Geraldine Sherman by combining two of her greatest passions.
- Giselle von Grunebaum Memorial Endowment for World Literature This endowment honors former UCLA librarian Giselle von Grunebaum, whose work as the university's gifts librarian paved the way for those to follow.
- Henny and Rudolph Engelbarts Fund This multifaceted endowment was established by Henny Engelbart in honor of her late husband, former UCLA librarian Rudolph Engelbart.
- Henry J. Bruman Educational Foundation Fund An immigrant from Germany, professor emeritus Henry J. Bruman's endowment ensures the UCLA Library can acquire materials on Germanic languages, cultures and German American studies.
- Henry J. Bruman Endowed Collection Development Fund This endowment supports and helps maintains the materials of the Henry J. Bruman Maps and Government Information Library.
- Infotrieve Collection Endowment Fund The first collection endowment established by a document-delivery company, the Infotrieve Collection Endowment Fund supports the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library.
- James Davis Rare Books Fund This endowment honors former UCLA librarian James Davis, whose love for the university was apparent through his multifaceted career.
- James O. Page Collection Endowment James O. Page's pioneering work in EMS led to more support for the field.
- Joan S. and Ralph N. Goldwyn Endowed Collection in Jazz As fans of jazz music, Joan S. and Ralph N. Goldwyn established this endowment to give back to the university in a way that reflected their passion.
- Johanna Eleonore Tallman Trust Fund for the Tallman Science Today Collection Johanna Eleonore Tallman's endowment ensures emerging topics and science and engineering are understandable and accessible to all.
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program Collection Endowment As part of its mission to serve the community, Kaiser Permanente has collaborated with the UCLA Library in the creation of this endowment.
- Kenneth Karmiole Endowment for Rare Books & Manuscripts Kenneth Karmiole's love for rare books led him to ensure UCLA has access to such materials.
- Khorshid Metghalchi Endowment for Iranian Studies This generous donation will allow the UCLA Library to expand its collection of Iranian materials.
- Lauerhass Hiroshima/Nagasaki Collection Fund This endowment promotes the research of Hiroshima and Nagasaki through its collection of materials and its fellowship program.
- Lenore & Murray Neidorf Collection Endowment for Judaica The Neidorf family's donation will be used to support Israeli and Jewish studies at UCLA.
- Leon and Barbara Rootenberg Collection Endowment for the Study of Music and the Brain This endowment lies at the intersection of the Leon and Barbara Rootenberg's individual passions.
- Library of Architecture and Allied Arts of Los Angeles Endowment Fund This endowment specifically supports the acquisition of materials in architecture and urban planning.
- Lifu Wang Chinese Cultural Endowment 王立夫中國文化基金The Lifu Wang Chinese Cultural Endowment will expand UCLA Library's research archives on Chinese culture.
- Ludwig Lauerhass Jr. Endowed Collection in Brazilian Studies Larry Lauerhass' extensive Latin American history collections allowed UCLA to become a leader in the field.
- Maggie Gilbert Memorial Endowment This endowment honors the life and achievements of UCLA alum Maggie Gilbert.
- Man-Hing Chen Memorial Endowment in the East Asian Library 陳餘敏卿纪念基金As the first head of the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library, Man-Hing Chen was proud of her work at UCLA.
- Marcie Rothman Endowment for Food Studies Marcie Rothman's passion for cooking led her to ensure the field of food studies will continue to grow at UCLA.
- Marianne Puncheon Noah’s Ark Endowed Fund Marianne Puncheon funded this endowment to support and expand her collection of Noah's Ark books, which she donated to the UCLA Library upon her retirement.
- Marie and Raymond Waters Discretionary Collection Endowment The legacy of Marie Waters' career at UCLA Library continues on through this endowment for the most-needed materials at the Library.
- Maxicare Research and Educational Foundation Collection Endowment The Maxicare Research and Educational Foundation Collection Endowment is an extension of the foundation's mission to serve local communities.
- May C. Chong Endowment in the East Asian Library 張美青文化基金May Chong's donation aims to inspire research and learning in the fields of Chinese literature, culture and education.
- Michael Thacher and Rhonda Rundle Endowed Collection for Astronomy and Planetary Sciences Michael Thacher's and Rhonda Rundle's endowment expands Library resources for astronomy and planetary sciences at UCLA.
- Mr. and Mrs. Jiang Endowment for Chinese Cultural & Hakka Heritage Studies 姜鏡泉黃春梅伉儷中華文化與客家遺產研究館藏基金This endowment supports the acquisition of materials related to Chinese cultural and Hakka heritage studies, focusing on resources pertaining to cultural exchanges between the East and West.
- Nubo Huang of Zhongkun Group Cultural Endowed Fund 中坤集團黃怒波文化交流基金This generous donation will allow scholars and students in the U.S. to explore Chinese culture though UCLA Library materials.
- Paul Craft Endowed Fund Paul Craft wanted to give back to the university after his experience as both an employee and a UCLA Library patron.
- Phyllis Gilbert Memorial Endowment in Materials Chemistry — Electrochemistry Phyllis Gilbert's impact on the department of chemical engineering extended far beyond her work.
- Professor Richard Hudson Endowment in Music Having served as both a librarian and professor at UCLA, Richard Hudson knew the importance of library materials to the university, and wanted to ensure their continued acquisition.
- Ralph D. Cornell Memorial Fund for Special Collections The impact of UCLA landscape architect Ralph D. Cornell extends beyond his work on the campus grounds and into the UCLA Library with this endowment.
- Ralph R. & Patricia N. Sonnenschein Medals Collection Fund The extensive Sonnenschein medal collection calls UCLA home.
- Raymond C. Rothman Endowed Collection in the History of Cognitive Science With this endowment, the Rothman family combines Raymond Rothman's passion for cognitive science and belief in the importance of education.
- Robert Gore and Mitchell Levin Endowment for Artists' Books in the Arts Library This endowment supports the acquisition, management and preservation of resources for artists' books.
- Roth Family Foundation Endowed Fund for L.A. Photography The Roth Family Foundation's donation will be used to acquire photography important to the Los Angeles area.
- Sammy Yukuan Lee Family Endowed Collection for Chinese Archaeology and Culture 李汝寬家族中国考古文化基金This generous donation on behalf of Sammy Yukuan Lee and his family will be used to expand UCLA Library's collections in Chinese archaeology and culture.
- Schander Family Endowment for Research in the International Diaspora in China The Schander Family Endowment for Research in the International Diaspora in China was created by a UCLA alumna and friends to complement the East Asian Library collection.
- Southern California Foundation for the Preservation of Chinese Literature and History INC. Endowment 南加華人文史保存基金會基金The Southern California Foundation for the Preservation of Chinese Literature and History INC. Endowment aims to catalog the stories of Chinese Americans in Southern California.
- Stephen O. Lesser Endowment 史迪文基金After spending time working in Japan, Stephen Lesser developed a passion for the cultures of Asia.
- Stephen O. Lesser Endowment for Asian-Judaic Collections Stephen Lesser's second endowment at the UCLA Library combines two of his passions.
- The Bert and Jacqueline Briskin Endowed Collection in Fiction Author Jacqueline Briskin researched for all her novels at the UCLA Library, and through this endowment, she and her husband want to give back to it.
- The Darryl Johnson Memorial UCLA Library Fund This endowment honors a Blue Shield member for his service to UCLA.
- The Donald & Hisae Dickey, Jr. Endowed Fund Donald Ryder Dickey's family continues to support his collection on vertebrate zoology at the UCLA Library.
- The Donald R. Dickey Collection of Vertebrate Zoology This collection, supported by an endowment fund, contains Donald Ryder Dickey's extensive collection of books, specimens and photographs.
- The Dr. Judd Marmor Collection Endowment in Psychiatry A pioneer in queer psychology, Dr. Judd Marmor's legacy lives on through this endowment, which allows the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library to acquire materials in psychiatry.
- The Evelyn Troup Hobson and William Hobson Endowed Collection This endowment honors Evelyn Troup Hobson by acquiring materials at the intersection of her passions: psychology and education.
- The Francis P. Farquhar Mountaineering Collection and Endowment Fund This collection from Francis P. Farquhar contains classics in mountaineering literature, and its complementary endowment supports its growth through other acquisitions in the field.
- The Franklin E. Murphy, M.D. Fund for the History of Medicine Although his tenure as UCLA's Chancellor has since ended, Franklin Murphy's impact on the university continues.
- The Friends of UCLA Armenian Language & Culture Studies Collection Endowment The Friends of UCLA Armenian Language and Culture Studies have generously donated in support of Armenian collections at the UCLA Library.
- The Gold Shield Marjorie Alice Lenz Endowed Collection in Fashion and Costume Design Marjorie Alice Lenz's passion for helping young fashion designers break into the industry lives on through this endowment.
- The Harold A. Haytin Memorial Endowment This endowment for materials in history is just one of the Haytins' many contributions to UCLA.
- The Herbert Klein Endowment The funds from this endowment will be used both to catalog the collection Herbert Klein donated to the UCLA Library and support new acquisitions.
- The Ira L. Boyle Endowment for Actuarial Science and Mathematics This endowment honors Ira Boyle, who was instrumental in establishing an actuarial studies program at UCLA, by acquiring materials in the field.
- The Jacqueline and Eugen Weber Collection Endowment in European History Eugen Weber's love for European history and the UCLA Library impacted the university for decades — and continues to do so today.
- The J. Paul Getty Trust Endowment for Pre-17th-Century European Books and Manuscripts With the funds from this endowment, the UCLA Library can acquire rare European materials published before 1601.
- The Lucius N. Littauer Foundation Judaica Book Fund With this endowment, UCLA Library's Jewish studies collection — already the strongest one west of the Mississippi River — can continue to grow.
- The Mary Williams Endowed Collection in Motion Picture Arts Fund Mary Williams' donation to the UCLA Library will support scholars and creators in their endeavors to research and make films.
- The Norah E. Jones Fund for Fine Press Printing A former librarian at UCLA, Norah E. Jones wanted to ensure the UCLA Library maintains access and acquisition of fine press materials.
- The Raymond L. Libby Fund One of the first faculty members at the David Geffen School of Medicine, Raymond Libby's pioneering work in nuclear medicine lives on in this endowment.
- The Raymond Soto Endowed Collection in English and American Literature Raymond Soto established this endowment upon his retirement to make sure he could continue serving the university.
- Theresa G. Aaron Endowed Collection in Children’s Literature This endowment lies at the intersection of two of Teri Aaron's greatest passions: children's books and UCLA.
- The Robert Gore Rifkind Foundation Endowment for the Arts Robert Gore Rifkind's endowment seeks to grow the collections at the UCLA Arts Library.
- The Samuel & Frances Flumenbaum Endowed Collection in Jewish Studies Established in honor of Polish immigrants Samuel and Frances Flumenbaum, this endowment supports the acquisition and preservation of materials in the field of Jewish studies.
- The Sanford and Phyllis Beim Endowed Collection in Jewish Studies Upon discovering the UCLA Library's extensive collection in Jewish studies, Sanford and Phyllis Beim wanted to ensure that it would continue to grow.
- The She-Wo Cheng Memorial Fund 成舍我紀念基金This endowment honors She-Wo Cheng, a trailblazer for journalism in China and Taiwan, by acquiring East Asian journalism materials for the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.
- The Smotrich Family Endowed Collection in Jewish Studies A UCLA alum with cherished memories of the UCLA Library, Marvin Smotrich wanted to give back to his alma matter.
- The Willard Lee Marmelzat, M.D. Collection Endowment A doctor with a passion for the history of his craft, Dr. Willard Marmelzat established this endowment at the UCLA Library to introduce others to the knowledge of ancient medicine.
- Thomas Gill Cary Library Fund This endowment honors Thomas Gill Cary by providing resources for the cognitive sciences and artificial intelligence at UCLA Library.
- Thomas L. and Betty Lou Young Family Endowed Collection in Southern California History Thomas and Betty Lou Young made Southern California their home, and their passion for the regions continues through this endowment.
- Walter Jarvis Barlow History of Medicine Collection Fund This endowment reflects Walter Barlow's passion for medical education through its support of the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library History and Special Collections for the Sciences.
- Yong Chen Chu Endowed Fund in Support of Chinese Language and Culture 朱永琛中國文化基金This endowment honors Yong Chen Chu, whose work was instrumental in establishing the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.
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