{"id":4163,"date":"2025-10-07T17:23:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmcldev.wpengine.com\/mcgovern\/?p=4163"},"modified":"2025-10-08T20:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:05:00","slug":"honor-a-loved-one-by-adopting-a-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/2025\/10\/06\/honor-a-loved-one-by-adopting-a-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Honor a Loved One by Adopting a Box\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Sandra Yates, Head of McGovern Historical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TMC Library is celebrating Archives Month with our Adopt a Box campaign. You can help the McGovern Historical Center secure the history of the Texas Medical Center by adopting a box. During October, every tax-deductible gift of $50 or more will get your name permanently inscribed on an actual collection box in the archives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;padding-bottom:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-success btn-lg\" type=\"button\">Give Today!<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tribute Option When You Give<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can add a tribute when you Adopt a Box? When you <a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\">make a gift<\/a> through the library website, you can add a tribute &#8220;In Honor&#8221; or &#8220;In Memory&#8221; of someone you love. For all donations of $50 or more made to the Give2History campaign, this tribute will be included on the permanent box label inscription.&nbsp;Below are some example labels to give you an idea of possible tributes. You&#8217;ll notice that tributes are for everyone! We will inscribe the tribute to match the text that you provide. Tributes are optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-5\">\n        <div class=\"card mb-5 shadow-sm\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-112627.png\" title=\"Click to view image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-112627.png\" class=\"card-img-top border\" alt=\"A generic example of a tribute honoring a student graduating from medical school. We will inscribe tributes to match the text that you provide in the Make a Gift form.\"><\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-body p-3\">\n                <p class=\"card-text\"><small><em>A generic example of a tribute honoring a student graduating from medical school. We will inscribe tributes to match the text that you provide in the Make a Gift form.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"col-md-5\">\n        <div class=\"card mb-5 shadow-sm\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-112656.png\" title=\"Click to view image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-112656.png\" class=\"card-img-top border\" alt=\"A playful example of a tribute in memory of a beloved pet. We will inscribe tributes to match the text that you provide in the Make a Gift form.\"><\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-body p-3\">\n                <p class=\"card-text\"><small><em>A playful example of a tribute in memory of a beloved pet. We will inscribe tributes to match the text that you provide in the Make a Gift form.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"col-md-5\">\n        <div class=\"card mb-5 shadow-sm\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-112713.png\" title=\"Click to view image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-112713.png\" class=\"card-img-top border\" alt=\"A loving example of a tribute in memory of mother. We will inscribe tributes to match the text that you provide in the Make a Gift form.\"><\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-body p-3\">\n                <p class=\"card-text\"><small><em>A loving example of a tribute in memory of a family member. We will inscribe tributes to match the text that you provide in the Make a Gift form.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"col-md-5\">\n        <div class=\"card mb-5 shadow-sm\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-112735.png\" title=\"Click to view image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-112735.png\" class=\"card-img-top border\" alt=\"Tributes are optional. Here's an example of a Give2History box label without tribute.\"><\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-body p-3\">\n                <p class=\"card-text\"><small><em>Tributes are optional. Here&#8217;s an example of a Give2History box label without tribute.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>   \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2024_002-SY_resize-e1759787821968.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2024_002-SY_resize-e1759787821968-1024x803.jpg\" alt=\"An archival box with a recognition label from October 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-4146\" style=\"width:570px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2024_002-SY_resize-e1759787821968-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2024_002-SY_resize-e1759787821968-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2024_002-SY_resize-e1759787821968-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2024_002-SY_resize-e1759787821968.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An archival box with a recognition label from October 2024. You can adopt a box with a donation of $50 or more. Give2History Today! <a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\">https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add a Tribute When You Give<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can specify a tribute when you complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\">Make a Gift form<\/a> on the TMC Library website. See image below and follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pledge $50 or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select McGovern Historical Center \/ Give2History as the designation of your gift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;In Honor of&#8221; or &#8220;In Memory of&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in the Tributee Name as you want it to appear on the the box label. We will inscribe tributes to match the text that you provide in the Make a Gift form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default\">\n<figure ><a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Make-a-Gift-Tribute-mk.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"944\" height=\"734\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Make-a-Gift-Tribute-mk.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Make a Gift form on the TMC Library website. The image shows how to pledge a donate with a tribute. You can honor an accomplishment or the memory of someone you love. Give2History Today at https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift.\" class=\"wp-image-4150\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Make-a-Gift-Tribute-mk.png 944w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Make-a-Gift-Tribute-mk-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Make-a-Gift-Tribute-mk-768x597.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot of the Make a Gift form on the TMC Library website. The image shows how to add a tribute to your donation. You can honor an accomplishment or the memory of someone you love. Give2History Today at <a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\">https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does it mean to Adopt a Box?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It cost roughly $50 to preserve the historical materials within a single unprocessed. Your donation provides us enough funds to purchase preservation supplies for this box.&nbsp; That includes a new acid-free archival box and all the folders, buffered paper, and polyester document\/photograph preservers needed to preserve the materials in that box.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no additional responsibility on your part, your name will be permanently labeled on an existing box in the archive. As a thank you, you will also receive a portrait of your box (like the image above) and letter of certification that indicates the collection and box number location in the archives. You are welcome to visit your box at the McGovern Historical Center to just say, \u201cHi!\u201d or take a selfie with it for your Instagram page. <a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/reading-room-appointment-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make an appointment<\/a> at our El Rio location, and we\u2019ll have your box ready when you arrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All levels of donation are welcome and support our work. Every donation goes a long way at the McGovern Historical Center. Here are a few examples of how we utilize financial support:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$10 buys an archival box to preserve papers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$50 preserves one box of collection materials&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$250 buys permanent archival labels for boxes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$500 digitizes a 20-minute 16mm film with sound&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$1,500 supports a year of online access to our collections <a href=\"https:\/\/archives.library.tmc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">archives.library.tmc.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$2,000 processes a small collection&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$5,000 helps us fund a 12-week internship for an archives student&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Help the campaign follow and tag #Give2History on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. With your support, we hope to preserve 20 boxes for the month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download our Give2History social media graphics and share on any social platform. You can also print and share the Give2History-flyer (PDF).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Social media graphic. Give 2 History: Secure the Past. Help the McGovern Historical Center secure the history of the Texas Medical Center. Give Today! Donors of $50 or more will have their name permanently inscribed on an archival box label. https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/\" class=\"wp-image-3324\" style=\"width:570px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Social media graphic. Give 2 History: Secure the Past. Help the McGovern Historical Center secure the history of the Texas Medical Center. Give Today! Donors of $50 or more will have their name permanently inscribed on an archival box label. <a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/\">https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F2.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Social media graphic. Give 2 History: Secure the Past. When you make a tax-deductible gift to the McGovern Historical Center, your money goes a long way. All levels of donation are welcome and support our work. Here are examples of how we utilize financial support: $10 buys an archival box to preserve papers; $50 preserves one box of collection materials; $250 buys permanent archival labels for boxes; $500 digitizes a 20-minute 16mm film; $1,500 supports a year of online access to our collections https:\/\/archives.library.tmc; $2,000 processed a small collection; $5,000 helps us fund a 12-week internship for an archives student. Give Today! Donors of $50 or more will have their name permanently inscribed on an archival box label. https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/\" class=\"wp-image-3811\" style=\"width:570px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-Gallery-F2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Social media graphic. Give 2 History: Secure the Past. When you make a tax-deductible gift to the McGovern Historical Center, your money goes a long way. All levels of donation are welcome and support our work. Here are examples of how we utilize financial support. Give Today! <a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/\">https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Flyer. Give 2 History: Secure the Past. When you make a tax-deductible gift to the McGovern Historical Center, your money goes a long way. All levels of donation are welcome and support our work. Here are examples of how we utilize financial support: $10 buys an archival box to preserve papers; $50 preserves one box of collection materials; $250 buys permanent archival labels for boxes; $500 digitizes a 20-minute 16mm film; $1,500 supports a year of online access to our collections https:\/\/archives.library.tmc; $2,000 processed a small collection; $5,000 helps us fund a 12-week internship for an archives student. Give Today! Donors of $50 or more will have their name permanently inscribed on an archival box label. https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/ | Give Today! Donors of $50 or more will have their name permanently inscribed on an archival box label.\" class=\"wp-image-3812\" style=\"width:570px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/2024_Adopt-Box-Flying.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Flyer. Give 2 History: Secure the Past. Help the McGovern Historical Center secure the history of the Texas Medical Center. Give Today! Donors of $50 or more will have their name permanently inscribed on an archival box label. <a href=\"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/\">https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/make-a-gift\/<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Sandra Yates, Head of McGovern Historical Center The TMC Library is celebrating Archives Month with our Adopt a Box campaign. You can help the McGovern Historical Center secure the history of the Texas Medical Center by adopting a box. During October, every tax-deductible gift of $50 or more will get your name permanently inscribed [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"http:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/2025\/10\/06\/honor-a-loved-one-by-adopting-a-box\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4164,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86,97],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-give2history"],"authors":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4163"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4163\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.tmc.edu\/mcgovern\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}