Carnegie Mellon University Libraries is pleased to announce an anonymous gift of $1 million to establish the T. D. Jacobsen Endowed Acquisition Fund in honor of Terry Jacobsen, Director and Principal Research Scientist at the university's Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
This transformative gift will provide long-term support to the Hunt Institute, furthering its mission to advance the study and documentation of botany through its exceptional collection of botanical art, rare books, and manuscripts. The new Fund will specifically facilitate the acquisition of new materials, the preservation and conservation of the Institute’s valuable collection, and the marketing, promotion, and publication of the collection and its exhibits.
“We are incredibly grateful to the anonymous donor for this remarkable contribution, which will have a profound and lasting impact on the Hunt Institute and its invaluable resources,” said Keith Webster, the Helen and Henry Posner Jr. Dean of University Libraries and Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives. “This gift ensures that future generations of researchers, artists, and scholars will continue to benefit from this world-class collection. The establishment of this Fund is a significant milestone in the continued growth of the Institute.”
Located on the fifth floor of Hunt Library, the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation is a globally recognized center for research in the history of botany and plant sciences. Since its founding in 1961 as the Rachel McMasters Miller Hunt Botanical Library, the Institute has been a vital resource for a global community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Through its collections, research, and dedication to preserving botanical knowledge, the Institute plays a crucial role in advancing the study of plant sciences and fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world. For more information about the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, please visit their website.