Campaign-Style Fund Drive Raises Quick Stake for Bush Library

The foundation overseeing the planned George W. Bush presidential library in Dallas has raised more than $100-million in the 100-odd days since Mr. Bush left office, far outpacing similar efforts on behalf of his recent predecessors, Time reports.

Following traditional presidential-library practice, the Bush effort has sought large contributions directly from a small group of wealthy benefactors. But it has also taken a page from the playbook of modern political campaigning, establishing a national finance committee with 100 co-chairs in every state.

The projected $300-million center on the campus of Southern Methodist University is scheduled to begin construction this November and open in 2013.