Center for Big Bend Studies
Center for Big Bend StudiesGifts to the CBBS endowment fund make a lasting contribution to the projects of the center. The principal of the gift is never spent, and 10 percent of the interest earned each month is returned to the principal.
The remainder of the interest income is used to help with projects and operations of the center. The endowment is managed by Sul Ross State University in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System, and applicable state laws.
The degree to which the activities of the center will progress and fulfill its mission is directly commensurate to the resources that are available, and income from the endowment is essential. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated.
Gifts are categorized as follows:
Mrs. Erma Nelson has established an endowment for the Center for Big Bend Studies in the memory of her late husband, Clyde Nelson. Mr. Nelson had a keen interest in the archeology and history of the Big Bend area. Contributions to the Clyde Nelson Memorial Endowment can be sent to the Office of the President at Sul Ross State University, Box C-114, Alpine, TX 79832 or to the Center for Big Bend Studies, Box C-71, Alpine, TX 79832.
The following persons have recently made contributions to the Center for Big Bend Studies:
| Clyde Nelson Memorial Endowment Mrs. Erma Nelson Ms. Billie Perkins Ms. Vivian Eckles Mr. Michael Perkins and family Mrs. D'Ella A. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Ronny Stooksberry In memory of Clanton Newbill Mrs. Erma Nelson Mr. Clark Nelson and family Mr. John Nelson and family Mr. Houston Hendryx and family In memory of Vima Rains Mrs. Erma Nelson |
Center for Big Bend Studies Endowment Mr. and Jim Weedin Mr. and Mrs. Royal Furgeson Dr. and Mrs. William Webb Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Caldwell Ms. Rose Trevino Journal of Big Bend Studies Mr. Jeff Morgenthaler Ms. Louvette Herring Mr. Donald H. Judson Mr. and Mrs. Benny Roberts Mr. George P. Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Allen Anthony Etta Baugh Brown Memorial Endowment Mr. Jack Brown |