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The Jacqueline Gage Sarles Book Fund

July 1, 1978

This fund was established in 1978 by Harvey J. Sarles, Class of 1930, in memory of his late wife to support the purchase of books in the fields of English and literature. 

Harvey J. Sarles grew up in the Catskills before arriving on the Hill in 1926 to begin his undergraduate studies. While at Hamilton, he was a renowned athlete and student. He fenced, played soccer, and captained the varsity tennis team. He majored in English literature before entering the banking field during the Depression, a risk that ultimately payed off for him. He received his M.A. in economics from Columbia and taught for a few years at Brown before having success with a career in investment banking. Throughout his life after Hamilton, he remained committed to his alma mater, serving as reunion gift chairman and capital campaign volunteer.