May 2, 2009 - First Ever!
On May 2, 2009, the Friends of the Library of W&L will bestow the John Rogers Award for the first time. In 1800 John Rogers gave the first major gift of books to Washington Academy. In 2007 the Board of the Friends decided to create an award in Rogers' honor, "to show appreciation to those individuals who, over a long period of time, have given extraordinary service and multi-faceted support to the University Library. Individuals may merit consideration for the award for many contributions, from financial support to donation of materials to the very special gift of their time, intelligence and affection."
Three distinguished friends of the library have been selected to receive this award at the annual event in May. Guess who?