Retired Widener Dean Donates Art and Books to the Jason Library

Linda Ammons, retired Dean of the Widener School of Law, recently donated several pieces of art to Delaware State University.  In addition to her art collection, Dean Ammons contributed several books to the William C. Jason Library’s African-American collection. 

The Friends of the Library hosted a reception for Ammons, the first African-American to serve as Widener’s Law School dean. On July 2 reception at the William C. Jason Library, Ammons shared the history of some of the art pieces that were exhibited and shared a brief overview of her book collection. 

 “The gracious donation of books from Dr. Linda L. Ammon’s collection is essential to our African-American Collection.  It has enhanced the collection with a great diversity of topics,” said Dr. Rebecca Batson, DSU dean of the University Libraries. “We are positive these titles will circulate and engage our students and reading public for many years to come.”