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A Story With A Happy Ending, University Of Richmond
A Story With A Happy Ending, University Of Richmond
Boatwright Memorial Library – History
Sophomore Marshall Bank found rare books on library shelves.
MARSHALL BANK became so unhappy with Boatwright Library's facilities for rare books that he took five of them in April to hold as hostages until the university assured him of its concern for the valuable volumes.
In the process, Bank became the century's most famous booknapper. The Associated Press picked up the story, and newspapers, radio stations, and television stations throughout the nation told of the University of Richmond student's concern for old books. And, as a result, he got an anonymous donation of $1,000 to help the library.
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