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Aus EXLIBRIS: Dear ExLibris colleagues: In response to the recent devasting fire at the Dutchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, the organization "American Friends of the Anna Amalia Library" has been formed. This has been formed after consultation with WESS officers and Dr. Michael Knoche, the Director of the Anna Amalia Library. The "American Friends" will be a corporate member of the "Gesellschaft Anna Amalia Bibliothek e.V." The intention is to show a clear American support for the library at this difficult time. Please consider making a donation in the amount of your choosing to this new organization. All funds collected will be sent directly to Weimar for restoration of the books. Checks may be made out to "American Friends of the Anna Amalia Library" and forwarded to me at the address below. If you have any questions, please let me know. I will be sending out a call to several listservs, so please excuse duplicate notices. Thanks to all in advance for your anticipated support--Ronald D. PatkusAssociate Director of the Library for Special CollectionsLiaison to the German Studies Dept.Vassar College Box 20124 Raymond AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12604845-437-5798 voice845-437-5797 faxhttp://specialcollections.vassar.edu/ 