Alfred H. Perrin death announcement by Phyllis C. Hughes, 1995 March 14

For twenty years Alfred Perrin volunteered his time and expertise to Hutchins Library and in particular to the Special Collections and Archives of Berea College. Perrin served as the honorary bibliographer of Hutchins Library and was considered a working member of the staff. He created special displays and exhibits, appraised gift books, publicized library events and activities, produced book lists and brochures promoting the library's special collections and archives, and corresponded with library donors. As a donor himself, he was instrumental in helping to build Berea's distinguished Weatherford-Hammond Mountain Collection. He also sponsored the Paperback Circulating Library and the Summer Reading Program for Children. In 1970 he organized the Friends of the Library, which became an important adjunct to Hutchins Library's operations and services. As President of the Friends, Al provided a strong leadership role in promoting the library as a vital center of learning for the college and the community. The Special Collections and Archives reading room is named in his honor.

Materials: Notice from Office of the President of Perrin's Death (March 14, 1995)