$425,000
2018 • 5 years • Chicago Commitment
The Newberry Library is an independent private research library dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, especially in the humanities. It is free and open to the public. Its collection contains 1.5 million books, 5 million manuscript pages, and 500,000 historic maps, making it one of the largest and most important libraries of its type in the United States. The Newberry Library is particularly well known for its Native American and genealogical holdings. It offers exhibits based on its collections, as well as musical and theatrical performances, lectures, and discussions; a research scholars program; and professional development for teachers. This award represents renewed general operating support to the Newberry Library.
$375,000
2013 • 5 years • Chicago Commitment
The Newberry Library is an independent private research library that is free and open to the public. It has a collection of 1.5 million books, 5 million manuscript pages, and 500,000 historic maps making it one of the largest and most important libraries of its type in the United States. It is particularly well-known for its Native American and genealogical materials. It offers exhibits based on its collections, musical and theatrical performances, lectures and discussions, a program for undergraduate students, and professional development for teachers. This grant will support general operations including: exhibitions, education programs, and initiatives that will strengthen the collection.
$375,000
2008 • 5 years • Chicago Commitment
In support of general operations (over five years).
$200,000
2003 • 5 years • Chicago Commitment
In support of general operations (over five years).
$500,000
2002 • 2 years
To convert the card catalogue to an online system (over two years).
$50,000
2001 • 1 year, 11 months • Chicago Commitment
In support of general operations (over two years).
$25,000
1999 • 1 year • Chicago Commitment
In support of general operations.
$75,000
1996 • 3 years • Chicago Commitment
In support of general operations (over three years).
$200,000
1995 • 2 years • Chicago Commitment
To support the Encyclopedia of Chicago History Project (over two years).
$75,000
1993 • 3 years
In support of general operations (over three years).
