Transylvania University - a liberal arts college in Central Kentucky

Lucy Shropshire Crump, Transylvania class of 1926, restored or repaired more than 200 books in Transylvania’s Special Collections. When she retired in 1990, she donated her Boxwood Bindery to the university. Crump was affectionately known as the Mayor of Gratz Park.
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Transylvania’s Hope for Haiti efforts continue with panel discussion and forum Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.; open to the public, donations accepted. »More
Transylvania accounting students offer free tax service to those with incomes under $40,000. »More
Transylvania’s Morlan Gallery opens 2010 with photography exhibit focusing Kentucky, "MY/KY: Life through the Lens." »More
Transylvania launches its participation in RecycleMania, a nationwide competition among college campuses. »More
Copenhagen conference on climate change a ‘roller coaster’ experience for Transylvania senior. »More

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What prominent Lexintonian and Gratz Park neighbor donated her book bindery to Transylvania?

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Type: Liberal arts college
Enrollment: 1,100
Location: Lexington, Ky
History: Founded in 1780; sixteenth college in the country
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Calendar: Two 14-week terms; one-month May term; optional summer session
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