History
Founded in 1982 in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Findlay College (now The University of Findlay). Each academic division in the school was given $2,000 to create a special event for the year. Dr. Jerry Mallett of the teacher education division proposed starting a collection of children's book artwork and bringing in a top children's book author and illustrator to speak.
"I thought it would be nice to have something, not just for that year, but something permanent that would benefit the institution, the community and our majors on a permanent basis," Mallett said.
Expenses quickly passed the $2,000 set out by the school. Donations from Findlay alumni August and Aleda Mazza allowed for the museum to be established, and the museum now bears their name. Four pieces valued at $1,700 comprised the original collection. The Mazza Museum has now grown to more than 7,000 original illustrations. The museum has now hosted over 300 book artists, authors and experts.
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