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The 1878 Societies

The 1878 Societies honour Western’s most generous donors. Named for the year of Western’s founding, the Societies recognize those who have cumulatively given $25,000 or more to Western. Many members of The 1878 Societies also make annual contributions to a variety of programs and projects across the University.

We are grateful for all 1878 Societies members for their vision and leadership – and for their desire to see Western become extraordinary.

Richard and Beryl Ivey Society

Donors of $25,000,000 +
Society named in honour of former Board Chair and Chancellor Emeritus, Richard Ivey and outstanding female philanthropist and volunteer, the late Beryl Ivey.
 

Isaac Hellmuth Society

Donors of $10,000,000-$24,999,999
Society named in honour of Western’s first Chancellor from 1878-1885.
 

R.M. Meredith Society

Donors of $5,000,000-$9,999,999
Society named in honour of Western’s first Chair of the Board of Governors 1908-1914.
 

A.T. Little Society

Donors of $2,500,000-$4,999,999
Society named in honour of Western’s longest serving Chair of the Board of Governors from 1919-1954.
 

N.C. James Society

Donors of $1,000,000-$2,499,999
Society named in honour of Western’s first president from 1908-1914.
 

E.E. Braithwaite Society

Donors of $500,000-$999,999
Society named in honour of Western’s second president from 1914-1919.
 

A. Peache Society

Donors of $250,000-$499,999
Society named in honour of Western’s second Chancellor from 1885-1900.
 

W. Sherwood Fox Society

Donors of $100,000-$249,999
Society named in honour of Western’s third president from 1927-1947.
 

C.R. Somerville Society

Donors of $50,000-$99,999
Society named in honour of Western’s second Chair of the Board of Governors from 1914-1919.
 

G. Edward Hall Society

Donors of $25,000-$49,999
Society named in honour of Western’s fourth president from 1947-1967.
 

Helen M.B. Allison Legacies Society

Planned Giving Donors
Society named in honour of Western's first female registrar who served from 1947-1962.
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