In addition to his efforts to improve the quality of tests with these book publications, Buros sought to develop an organization capable of providing evaluation services and research leadership essential to making a substantive improvement in the science and practice of testing. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to secure the necessary funding to begin this venture during his lifetime.After his death in 1978, his widow, Luella Gubrud Buros continued her support of Oscar's long-standing goals of improved measurement and testing practices. Following a national search and offers from several prominent universities, the Buros Institute transferred its considerable testing archives to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and book publication restarted.