The University of Southern Maine has received what it describes as the largest gift in its history – mostly in the form of maps. Harold Osher of Portland is formally turning over his vast map collection, loosely valued at $100 million, to the existing Osher Map Library at USM, including a 1475 map of the Holy Land and the first modern printed map. In addition to the maps, Osher, 94, is giving USM an undisclosed amount of cash to supplement an existing $3 million endowment for the library that he previously funded. University President Glenn Cummings announced the gift Friday morning. “I am very honored to accept this vote of confidence on the part of the Osher family, and we pledge to be excellent partners and stewards of the collection.

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