Established in 1971. Members of the local Bryn Mawr Alumni Club for several years prior to 1971 organized annual book sales at a local church and at Memorial Hall, Harvard University. In 1971 they incorporated as the Bryn Mawr Book Sale and purchased the building where the store has continuously operated since September 29, 1971. Originally, the women at the store made the selection from New ...Established in 1971. Members of the local Bryn Mawr Alumni Club for several years prior to 1971 organized annual book sales at a local church and at Memorial Hall, Harvard University. In 1971 they incorporated as the Bryn Mawr Book Sale and purchased the building where the store has continuously operated since September 29, 1971. Originally, the women at the store made the selection from New England applicants for scholarships to the College. Eventually, applicant selection was assumed by the College and scholarship aid was broadened to include funding of scholarly projects.see more