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Harvard's gratitude should rise to no one but to that unselfish and anonymous donor, "Alumnus Aquaticus"; who has made the pool a reality. His constant desire was to have the pool finished so that all could swim in it and the queries that Director of Athletics Bingham constantly received through the trust office were, "When are you going to let the boys in." The pool was built for all of Harvard and it remains a fine gesture of unselfish generosity...
...primary interest to Mr. Bingham and to the majority of those closely connected with Harvard athletic developments was a small incident which increases the shroud of mystery which envelopes the identity of Alumnus Aquaticus, alias Anonymous Aquaticus, munificent but unknown donor of the $350,000 which has made possible the construction of the University's first-class "swimmery" and indoor athletic plant. When Mr. Bingham reached Los Angeles an unsigned letter in hand-writing was delivered at his hotel room. The note merely stated that if he wished to get in touch with Mickey Riley (the noted Olympic diver whom...
...pool, the donation of "Alumnus Aquaticus". Is rapidly nearing completion. It is expected by those working on the construction that the tile work will be all finished within two weeks and the first flooding of the pool made shortly after that time. The smaller tank, to be used for non-swimmers, is practically done, while all but the floor of the larger one is finished. Work has been started on the grandstand seats, of which there are a total of about...
...designed to give a minimum of side and back wash. The stands by the pools will seat about 1400 persons, and for the intercollegiate meet there will be accommodations for standing spectators. The completion of the pools will fulfill the stipulation of the donor of the first gift, Alumnus Aquaticus, that they be finished by the end of this month. The smaller pool was designed for the use of men who are learning to swim. A fact not generally known was brought out when the purpose of this pool was explained. Harvard will not grant a degree to a candidate...
Ground for Harvard's indoor, athletic plant was broken on the required day and the bulky walls have risen. Throughout the construction of the plant, "Alumnus Aquaticus" and "Anonymous Aquaticus" have carried on steady correspondence with Mr. Bingham, the while maintaining complete anonymity. Letters have been forwarded through the two New York banks in which the runds have been deposited; a steady stream of criticism and suggestion has been forth-coming on every architectural detail. And still Mr. Bingham, try as he may is unable to establish the identity of the two Harvard benefactors. A certain similarity in the letters...