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Anne Funkhouser Francis Library Fund
This fund was established in 1981 for the purpose of making the Gummere Library “a vital entity in Penn Charter’s program.” The thoughtfulness and foresight of Mrs. Francis, whose husband and two sons graduated from Penn Charter, continue to benefit our school.
John Flagg Gummere Library Fund
In December of 1964 Penn Charter received a gift from the Crystal Trust to construct and endow a new library building. From 1951 to the mid-1960s Penn Charter's enrollment increased at such an astounding rate as to quickly out-grow the existing library. The new facility was dedicated in the fall of 1967 and named the John F. Gummere Library, in recognition of Dr. Gummere’s outstanding service as Penn Charter’s headmaster and for his great love of books.
Dudley – Jenness Library Fund
Established in 1934.
Edwin W. and Elizabeth J. Owrid Hon. 1689 Library Fund
Ed’s love of books and expert leadership made the Library a vital and lively part of Penn Charter. His wife Jean’s deep dedication to the school and to its students is fondly remembered by our community. Established in 1983, this fund honors Ed and Jean’s contributions to the life of Penn Charter and supports the Library they loved so much.
Charles Yarnall Library Fund
Established in 1916. This fund honors Charles Yarnall who became an Overseer in 1839 and served Penn Charter for many years. Before the Gummere Library was built, the Yarnall Library bore his name.
Charles L. McKeehan OPC ‘1893 Library Fund
Established in 1929.
Andrew R. McCown Memorial Library Fund
Established in 1952.
Pauline Trask Library Fund
This fund honors Lower School teacher Pauline Trask who taught at Penn Charter for twelve years and was the administrative director of the Lower School for part of that time. She died in an airplane accident near Pittsburgh in 1937.
Mary Grove McCown Library Fund
The McCown Library Collection is an outstanding collection covering all aspects of the out-of-doors – the world of nature as well as a variety of outdoor sports. This fund was established by the parents of John McCown OPC ’36, who lost his life in World War II, and Andrew McCown, Jr., who died while a student in the fifth grade.
Spiers and Porter Library Fund
Established in honor of the school’s two most notable masters – Isidore H.B. Spiers, French and English master for forty-four years (1185-1929” and Isaac W. Porter, artists and physical education teacher for forty-four years (1886-1930), “a maker of men.”
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