J. Frank Dobie was a well-loved UT professor who taught a class called Life and Literature of the Southwest. His estate funds grants for library materials to Texas public libraries in communities of 20,000 or fewer. See the attachment for more information.
Many of our libraries have received Dobie grants. The money can be spent over a 2-year period. If your library received a Dobie grant in the past, you can re-apply after a few years. Last year, the award was $10,000 per library. It is best to focus on one area of your collection that needs improvement. Please contact me if you have questions. Laurie From: Michelle Wendel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: 2009 Guidelines for J. Frank Dobie Trust Award Attached are the application guidelines for the J. Frank Dobie Library Trust Awards for 2009. The guidelines are much the same as in past years. Please remember all applications are to be mailed in triplicate. Single copies or faxed applications will not be considered. If you are unable to open the attached pdf file and need the guidelines mailed, please contact Michelle Wendel ( <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED]). As always the committee is extremely grateful to you for your efforts in assuring that all qualified libraries get the word. Thanks so much for your help. Sincerely, James B. Stewart, Director <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] JBS/mw
2009 Dobie Award Guidelines.pdf
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