Celebration Marks New Chapter at Penn Libraries
December 2, 2013
The new Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts is named in honor of Jay I. Kislak and his family, who were on-hand for the dedication. Mr. Kislak, … More >
‘To the Ends of the Earth … and Back: Selections from the Jay I. Kislak Polar Collection’
Exhibition at the University of Southern Maine Osher Map Library
September 2013
The University of Southern Maine Osher Map Library’s latest exhibition will offer a historical overview, dating back five centuries, of polar exploration and the process of globalization as … More >
The University of Pennsylvania Libraries Announces Kislak Center Naming
$5.5 Million Donation from Jay I. Kislak and Kislak Family Foundation
September 10, 2013
The University of Pennsylvania announces Kislak gift and naming of the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts at Penn Libraries.
“Preserving cultural history … More >
Nation of Spain Honors Jay I. Kislak
Encomienda Award Recognizes Extraordinary Contributions
May 2013
Miami, Fla. – His Majesty the King of Spain Juan Carlos I has granted Jay I. Kislak the Encomienda of the Order of Merit Civil, one of the country’s most prestigious honors. “This … More >