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The Milsaps Society recognizes and honors those who accede physical materials to the Houston Public Library valued at $500 or more.
Major John E.T. Milsaps was a native Houstonian who served around the world with the Salvation Army for much of his life. No matter where he travelled, Major Milsaps sent books from across the globe back to the Houston Lyceum and then the Houston Public Library, developing the early core of the Library’s international collection.
Members of the Milsaps Society are recognized on an annual basis. Anyone interested in making a contribution of physical materials to the Library should contact Nick Sawicki, executive director of the Houston Public Library Foundation, via email at nsawicki@houstonlibraryfoundation.org
All materials must be assessed by the staff of the Houston Public Library prior to acceptance.