Overdue school library books return 50 years later with $1,000
School receives two books checked out in 1959 along with money order to cover fines from anonymous former student
A school librarian in Arizona says a former student has returned two books checked out 50 years ago along with $1,000 (£600) to cover the fines. Georgette Bordine, of Camelback high school in Phoenix, said the two National Audubon Society publications checked out in 1959 and a money order were sent anonymously. A letter explained that the borrower's family moved to another state and the books were mistakenly packed. The money was to cover fines of 2 cents a day for each book – a total of $745. The extra money had been added in case the rates had changed, the letter added.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Sunday, 15 November, 2009
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