Word: awarders
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Beginning as an obscure immigrant Dutch boy, he rose to be editor of The Ladies' Home Journal, became son-in-law of Cyrus H. Curtis, the publisher, established himself as a leader in the magazine world, then retired to devote himself to public service. He created the Philadelphia award of $10,000 yearly for the person who performs the greatest service for that city, for several years anonymously made up the deficit of the Philadelphia Orchestra-no small matter. His latest "benefaction," however, was conceived on a larger scale than anything previous...
...annual award of honorary degrees, like the English New Year's Rank List, is an opportunity to recognize genuine greatness. This year's list is perhaps typical:--the Canadian Prime Minister for his honorable work of government; Professor Grandgent for his outstanding scholarship and talent; Mr. Morgan for his philanthropy, his loyalty to Harvard, his continual encouragement of what is best in the arts; Bishop Slattery for his services to religion;--these and the others each represent one of the accomplishments toward which the University tries to direct its students. The honorary degree is the discriminating praise of a wise...
...Award Four Austin Fellowships
...Award Four Austin Fellowships
...award of one hundred and thirty-two fellowships and scholarships by the Harvard Corporation, carrying stipends totalling nearly sixty thousand dollars, was announced yesterday at the University. The winners include representatives of 31 states and three foreign countries...