$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 and making materials from the past available to researchers has always been my passion,” said Mr. Kislak. “Through the renovation of this space, the Penn Libraries have shown their commitment and leadership in the field, particularly in the digital humanities. My family and I could not be more pleased to support their endeavors.”