The Heart of Smith: Neilson Library
THE HEART OF SMITH
POWER NEILSON LIBRARY: WHERE TEACHING, LEARNING AND COMMUNITY UNITE.
More than just a building, Neilson Library is where ideas take flight. This is why it is so critical that Neilson keep up with the needs and expectations of students and scholars today and in the future. We are in the midst of an extensive library renovation project led by acclaimed designer Maya Lin that will embody Smith's bold vision for the 21st century, creating new opportunities for intellectual exploration, innovation and discovery.
The Heart of Smith campaign invites 3,136 Smith alumnae, graduate alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff to join this exciting project by donating during the month of June. Gifts will stretch far beyond new desks and bookshelves. They'll create a space that informs, inspires and unites us all.
To learn more about this exciting project, click here.
Updates
| Class Year | Donors | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 1 | $50 |
| 1939 | 3 | $11,189 |
| 1940 | 4 | $525 |
| 1941 | 3 | $50,025 |
| 1942 | 3 | $900 |
| 1943 | 5 | $575 |
| 1944 | 6 | $1,765 |
| 1945 | 3 | $27,500 |
| 1946 | 9 | $2,811 |
| 1947 | 3 | $900 |
| 1948 | 16 | $14,460 |
| 1949 | 21 | $16,201 |
| 1950 | 24 | $6,240 |
| 1951 | 8 | $6,625 |
| 1952 | 22 | $30,505 |
| 1953 | 47 | $27,480 |
| 1954 | 32 | $16,510 |
| 1955 | 41 | $58,020 |
| 1956 | 13 | $7,701 |
| 1957 | 36 | $15,133 |
| 1958 | 38 | $7,543 |
| 1959 | 40 | $25,364 |
| 1960 | 35 | $34,779 |
| 1961 | 19 | $9,620 |
| 1962 | 38 | $38,404 |
| 1963 | 32 | $21,770 |
| 1964 | 57 | $26,203 |
| 1965 | 50 | $23,143 |
| 1966 | 29 | $56,911 |
| 1967 | 75 | $58,569 |
| 1968 | 98 | $93,812 |
| 1969 | 62 | $28,058 |
| 1970 | 54 | $47,240 |
| 1971 | 19 | $4,554 |
| 1972 | 80 | $45,134 |
| 1973 | 48 | $48,927 |
| 1974 | 43 | $23,112 |
| 1975 | 74 | $17,357 |
| 1976 | 28 | $41,278 |
| 1977 | 47 | $24,785 |
| 1978 | 51 | $26,802 |
| 1979 | 39 | $46,150 |
| 1980 | 81 | $75,487 |
| 1981 | 47 | $62,926 |
| 1982 | 28 | $40,020 |
| 1983 | 59 | $37,817 |
| 1984 | 42 | $17,733 |
| 1985 | 44 | $12,706 |
| 1986 | 32 | $24,230 |
| 1987 | 47 | $19,410 |
| 1988 | 27 | $18,520 |
| 1989 | 92 | $14,329 |
| 1990 | 59 | $14,137 |
| 1991 | 29 | $17,635 |
| 1992 | 41 | $2,460 |
| 1993 | 57 | $4,158 |
| 1994 | 30 | $4,499 |
| 1995 | 40 | $2,775 |
| 1996 | 16 | $1,348 |
| 1997 | 49 | $5,844 |
| 1998 | 38 | $12,193 |
| 1999 | 35 | $2,930 |
| 2000 | 38 | $2,368 |
| 2001 | 58 | $3,996 |
| 2002 | 49 | $2,441 |
| 2003 | 43 | $2,400 |
| 2004 | 43 | $1,394 |
| 2005 | 34 | $1,186 |
| 2006 | 25 | $1,535 |
| 2007 | 39 | $1,305 |
| 2008 | 41 | $1,243 |
| 2009 | 39 | $1,333 |
| 2010 | 20 | $860 |
| 2011 | 15 | $455 |
| 2012 | 24 | $507 |
| 2013 | 26 | $750 |
| 2014 | 30 | $669 |
| 2015 | 19 | $419 |
| 2016 | 2 | $300 |
| 2017 | 6 | $1,710 |
| 2018 | 5 | $425 |
| 2019 | 15 | $1,250 |
| 2020 | 1 | $100 |
| Ada | 122 | $10,168 |
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Generate 10 or more donations and you will receive a ‘Powered by Smithies’ adhesive cell phone pocket to show your support of Smith wherever you are!
Generate $500 or more in donations and receive a ‘Smith College Alumna’ window decal to show the world that you’re a proud Smithie!