Inspired by the upcoming 2012 Deerfield Academy Mini Relay for Life that takes place on Saturday, May 12*, this month’s Library Question of the Month is:  Who was the surgeon from Tacoma, Washington who started the Relay for Life in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society?  Be sure to drop off your [...]

Congratulations to Brad Plunkett, winner of our April Library Question of the Month!  We received 6 correct answers and selected our winner by lottery.  Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest. The Question: This Boston journalist who courageously lost his life on the Titanic first “gained prominence when the Boston American serialized his [...]

This Boston journalist who courageously lost his life on the Titanic first “gained prominence when the Boston American serialized his famous short story The Problem of Cell Thirteen … The story was used to encourage readers to write in and suggest possible solutions, with prize money of one hundred dollars for the best possible answer. “*  Our April Library Question of the [...]

Congratulations to Cate Wadman, winner of our March Library Question of the Month! The Question:  In 1981, this noted author presented Deerfield Academy a copy of his newly published book with an inscription that read (in part), “… in gratitude for the splendid education you have given my son …” In 2011, actor James Franco [...]

In 1981, this noted author presented Deerfield Academy a copy of his newly published book with an inscription that read (in part), “… in gratitude for the splendid education you have given my son …” In 2011, actor James Franco produced, directed, and starred in a film biography of an American poet that was inspired [...]

In celebration of Black History Month, the Deerfield Black Student Alliance (DBSA) collaborated with the staff of the Boyden Library to create weekly questions that focused upon significant figures who have improved the life for blacks in America. Our contest ended with this question: This Oakland California resident, still living, was an original Chicago Eight [...]

In celebration of Black History Month, the Deerfield Black Student Alliance (DBSA) is collaborating with the staff of the Boyden Library to create weekly questions that will focus upon significant figures who improved the life for blacks in America. The question for the third week of our contest is: This Oakland California resident, still  living, was [...]

In celebration of Black History Month, the Deerfield Black Student Alliance (DBSA) is collaborating with the staff of the Boyden Library to create weekly questions that will focus upon significant figures who have improved the life for blacks in America. Our February 17 contest question: This noted philanthropist, media celebrity, and billionaire businesswoman has been [...]

The Deerfield Black Student Alliance/Boyden Library February Question of the Week  contest continues with this question: This noted philanthropist, media celebrity, and billionaire businesswoman has been recognized as one of the powerful people in America. Who is she? Be sure to drop off your answer in the Question of the Week Box located at the [...]

In celebration of Black History Month, the Deerfield Black Student Alliance (DBSA) is collaborating with the staff of the Boyden Library to create weekly questions that will focus upon significant figures who have improved the life for blacks in America. Our contest began with this question: Best known today for his autobiography, his legacy “remains [...]