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Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute

Give to the Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute

Your gift supports the acquisition, preservation, and programming activities of the Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute.

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Researchers from across the University and the around the world leverage the Lawrence and Lee Theatre Institute's collections to advance innovative research and creative expression.  With your generous support, we can build a world-class collection of materials documenting the performing arts.

The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute Library Endowment Fund

Established December 6, 1990, by Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Lee, friends and supporters of the Institute. Income supports the position of curator, acquisition and preservation of the collection and the operation and administration of the Institute.

Endowed Professorship for the Curator of Dance

Established August 25, 2017, with a gift from an anonymous donor in recognition of the University Libraries' world-class Dance Notation Bureau Collection; designated to the Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute, in the University Libraries and used to support a curator position that will actively connect the collection to teaching, learning, and research activities.

The Jerome Lawrence Endowed Fund at The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute

Established July 7, 2006 with a gifts from the estate of Jerome Lawrence; used at the discretion of the director and curator of The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute. Revised June 24, 2011.

The Sylvia Westerman Endowed Fund

Established September 5, 1997, from her estate and by friends through The Foundation. Income provides for conservation and maintenance of the Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute collection.