The Friends of the University of Missouri Libraries

For eighty years, the world’s greatest photojournalists have been submitting their work to the University of Missouri for inclusion in the annual Pictures of the Year International Competition (POY). From highly personal moments to the most recognizable world events, POY has been collecting our shared human history in photographic form.

The POY collection includes approximately 300,000 images that elicit a deep emotional response, helping us to not only see the power of our history, but to feel the immediacy of it. However, in their current form they are not accessible to the public.

By supporting our Friends of the Libraries fundraiser, you will help MU Libraries, along with the University of Missouri School of Journalism and Pictures of the Year International, bring photos dating back to the 1940s into the digital age, making these powerful historical tools available to all who seek them out. Your donation will allow us to hire student staff, who will scan photos on MU Libraries’ state of the art, high-definition scanner, and create meta data that will enable users to search by keywords and find that one photo that captures the moment as only a great photo can.

To register for the The Friends of the University of Missouri Libraries' Pictures of the Year Fundraiser, visit www.giving.missouri.edu/poy-fundraiser.

Special thanks to Mary Grigsby, president of the Friends of the Libraries Council for her generous gift to the Friends on Giving Day! Thanks for all you do for our libraries.

Special thanks to June DeWeese for her generous gift in support of our West Stacks renovation project. Thanks for being part of Giving Day!

As of 10:00 am we have raised $87,840! We would like to take this time to thank everyone that has already made a gift. There’s still time left between now and noon to participate in Mizzou Giving Day! https://buff.ly/3v53epA

Many of the most exciting advances to take place in Special Collections over the last decade are the direct result of the generosity of our alumni. Please consider a gift today in support of your University Libraries. Give today at https://buff.ly/3v53epA. .

The final challenge! University of Missouri Libraries wants to know: What’s a book you’d recommend, and why your fellow Tigers should check it out? Tell us below ⬇️

It's Mizzou Giving Day! Have you given yet? Show your support for the Mizzou Libraries and give at https://buff.ly/3v53epA.

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International Programs helps students have rich experiences across the globe while bringing scholars from more than 110 countries to Mizzou.

Show us a photo of a place that has made a lasting impact on you for a chance to win $500 for the fund of your choice! 📸

If you’ve been involved as a volunteer on campus in the last many decades, you’ve probably run across Gary and Carol Smith at some point. What you may not know, is these extraordinary Mizzou volunteers, are also committed Mizzou donors with over 1,000 gifts made to the university in their lifetime. In the spirit of Gary and Carol’s generosity, we ask you to consider a gift to the University libraries today in their honor. Give at https://buff.ly/3v53epA.

It’s time to show your stripes for today’s first challenge! Mizzou Alumni Association wants to see your most spirited photos 📸

Comment a picture of you or your family (pets count, too!) wearing black & gold for a chance to win $500 for the fund of your choice.

University Libraries sends our sincere thanks to Stephen and Mary Jane Smith for their generous support on Giving Day. They encourage everyone to remember our University Libraries with a gift of any amount. Give today at https://buff.ly/3v53epA.

It's Mizzou Giving Day! Show your support for Mizzou during the next 24 hours by making a donation. Even a small donation can make a big difference! Suport the Mizzou Libraries by giving at https://buff.ly/3v53epA.

Support MU Libraries on Mizzou Giving Day! When we all give, there's no limit to what MU Libraries can do.