The Huntingford Humanities Lecture was established in 2001 in memory of Sara L. Huntingford.
The Huntingford Lecture is funded by the Jefferson County Library and is delivered annually
at the Library in Port Hadlock, WA. Lecturers are chosen for their contribution to the humanities
and their ability to communicate that knowledge in a broadly appealing way.
The purpose of the lecture is to further enrich the cultural life of individuals in Jefferson
County by promoting knowledge of human history, thought and culture.
Sally Huntingford was a long time supporter of the Jefferson County Library.
The Library District was formed in 1978, due in part to her efforts and those of other community members.
As a teacher and mother, Sally understood the importance of opening the door of learning to people who
live in isolated, rural areas with limited access to the cultural opportunities that more urban areas offer.
She realized that quality library service was the key to that door.
Sally continued to be involved with the Library through the years, both as a Friend of the Library
and a staunch supporter of the Inquiring Mind Lecture Series, sponsored by the Washington Commission
for the Humanities. Sally had a wide range of interests and lively intellect, and enjoyed working
with the Library committee to select speakers for this popular humanities lecture series.
Following her death in 2001, the Board of Trustees of the Jefferson County Library voted to establish an
annual lecture to be presented by a distinguished scholar in the humanities dedicated to the memory
of Sally Huntingford.
