Commemorating and Preserving Local and Military History, APUS Donates 7,500 Books, War Journals, and Archives from Richard G. Trefry Library
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American Public University System (NASDAQ:APEI) announced the donation of approximately 7,500 books, journals, artifacts, and archival collections to various non-profit organizations, following the closure of its physical Richard G. Trefry Library. The donations are being distributed among six recipients, including local libraries, historical societies, and military institutions.
The donation includes materials from the Richard G. Trefry Archives, which documented the school's history and the career of the late U.S. Army Lieutenant General Richard G. Trefry, who served on the APUS Board for 22 years. The physical library closure was part of APUS's real estate portfolio optimization, with the university maintaining its robust online library and archives services.
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Recipients Include Charles Town Public Library, Harpers Ferry Public Library, Jefferson County Historical Society, Jefferson County Museum, the
The University's charitable donations are supported by its Richard G. Trefry Library, formerly located at 330 North George Street. Though the physical library closed after the building's sale to the
The recipients include:
- Charles Town Public Library (approximately 300 audio books);
- Harpers Ferry Public Library (novels);
- Jefferson County Historical Society (historical records);
- Jefferson County Museum (artifacts and archival materials);
- The
U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center at theU.S. Army War College inCarlisle, Pennsylvania (artifacts, journals, photographs, memos and letters from Richard G. Trefry Archives); and - The Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library at the Command & General Staff College at
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas (100 books).
"We're so grateful that these collections showing our rich history will be preserved and appreciated," said Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, APUS Provost. "Thanks to the many local and military organizations who have stepped up, we have found good homes for so many significant books and artifacts."
The University's library included the Richard G. Trefry Archives which housed documents on the school's history and progress, plus a large manuscript collection detailing the career of the late
"I'm deeply grateful that my husband's papers and research have found such good homes, as General Trefry was always a teacher who loved education," said Jacquelyn Trefry, wife of General Trefry. "It means so much to know that, even posthumously, his work will continue teaching and helping others thanks to the University's care and commitment."
Several non-profit organizations are grateful to receive these donations.
"By taking over the preservation of these photographs, post cards, newspaper articles, and other historical records, Jefferson County Historical Society has enhanced its ability to provide such historical resources for research about our community," said John Bagladi, Curator for the Historical Society. "It is only through the partnership of many organizations can we jointly continue to preserve and promote the rich history of 'Mr. (
Another local non-profit organization echoed that sentiment:
"The Jefferson County Museum is thrilled to receive archival and display supplies, as well as artifacts and archival materials transferred from the Trefry Library Collections," said Lori Wysong, Director, Jefferson County Museum, while noting their "extraordinary significance" to the County's history. "We are excited to make these collections accessible to researchers, and to display some of the objects and documents in future exhibits as well. We look forward to stewarding these collections for generations to come."
About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a rich, 34-year history and vibrant community of over 155,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online learning1. APUS is in the top
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the
APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
1 APUS has been honored with the online Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice Award https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.
2 https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2025/ Ranking based on the most recent data available (2021-2022 cohort) showing students' median earnings 20 years following their initial enrollment at APUS.
American Public University System, American Public University, and American Military University are not affiliated with American University or the
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