THE FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA LIBRARIES

AN OPPORTUNITY

The Friends assist the Columbia Libraries in several direct ways: first, through their active
interest in the institution and its ideals and through promoting public interest in the role of
a research library in education; second, through gifts of book.s. manuscripts, and other
useful materials; and third, through financial contributions.

By helping preser\'e the intellectual accomplishment ofthe past, we lay the foundation
for the university ofthe future. Thisi.s the primary purpose ofthe Friends ofthe Columbia
Libraries.

CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP

Regular; S75 per year                                        Patron; $300 per year

Sustaining: $150 per year                                  Benefactor; 3500 or more per year

A special membership is available to acti\'e or retired Columbia staff members at fifty
dollars per year.

Contribution.s are income rax deductible.

OFFICERS

Frank S. Streeter, Chairman                                        Dallas Prait; Vice-Chairman

Kennei H A. Lohf, Secretary-Treasurer

Sixth Floor, Butler Library, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027

THE COUNCIL

R. Dyke Benjamin                                                   Corliss Lamont

Carier Burden                                                       Pearl London

Elizabeih M. Cain                                                 George Lowry

The Viscountess Ecclks                                        Martin Meisel

Helmut N. Friedlaender                                      Pauline A. Plimpton

Tola S. Haversiick                                                 Dallas Pr/Vit

Chantal Hodges                                                    CarolZ. RcyiHKOPE

George M. Jaffin                                                    Morris H. Saffron

Hugh J- Kelly                                                         Siuari B. Schimmel

Margarei L- Kempner                                          Mrs Franz T Stone

T Peter Kraus                                                        Frank S. S'freeter

Elaine Six)an, Vice President for Information Services and
University Librarian, EX-OFFICIO

Kenneth A. Lohf Editor                                 Rudolph Ellenbogen, Assistant Editor