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DONATE

The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection is developed primarily through donations from individuals and publishers. The Collection receives thousands of book donations each year. Publishers send preview copies of books, improving the Collection. Scholarly books and original art are purchased due to the generosity of private donors who support the Collection through the USM Foundation. 

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Additionally, many of the authors and illustrators who have added to the de Grummond Collection also attend and participate in the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival each spring. These authors and illustrators realize and understand the importance of preserving their works for future generations and value the reputations that the Collection provides. The Ezra Jack Keats New Author/Illustrator Book Award was created through funds and materials that now allow new authors and illustrators to be introduced to world-class archive. 

Book Donations

The de Grummond Collection invites donations of books, new or used, that will augment the collection, which currently consists of more than 180,000 books.

 

To make a book donation to the Collection, contact: 

Ellen Ruffin, Curator

Phone: 601.266.4349

Fax: 601.266.6269

Financial Gifts

The de Grummond Collection welcomes private financial support. Such support is tax deductible and benefits all Southern Miss students and researchers in their academic pursuits.The University Libraries offers several opportunities to accommodate the giving interests and needs of alumni, friends and Libraries supporters.

You can choose to designate your gift to one of the endowments listed below:

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  • de Grummond Children's Literature Collection Endowment (Fund 0679)

  • Ezra Jack Keats Endowment (Fund 0894)

  • H.A. and Margret Rey Curious George Endowment (Fund 1106)

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To make a donation to any of the above endowments, click here. 

de Grummond Society 

Membership in the de Grummond Society drives the effort to advance, support and maintain the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection. By joining this prestigious organization, you are laying a solid foundation for the preservation and growth of this renowned collection while providing access to the best in children's literature year after year.

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Membership Options:

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  • $35 / Sustaining - Gift of box of de Grummond notecards and pen

  • $100 / Advocate - Gift of de Grummond T-shirt and pen

  • $500 / Benefactor - Gift of box of de Grummond notecards, T-shirt and pen

  • $1,000 / Lifetime - Gift of coffee mug, de Grummond notecards, T-shirt and pen

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To join, print and complete the membership enrollment form by clicking the icon and mail with payment to:

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                                   de Grummond Children's Literature Collection

                                   118 College Drive #5148

                                   Hattiesburg, MS 39406

 

 

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Join online by clicking here and selecting Fund #0679 (de Grummond Children's Literature Collection Endowment).

The USM Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent of current IRS regulations. 

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