Word: campaign
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Harvard Red Cross collection, $2,849.70 was in the hands of the chairman of the committee. While it is possible that a few additions may be made to this sum, these figures represent approximately the money that was gathered in as a result of the one day campaign in the University. Should there be any graduates or undergraduates who still desire to contribute anything to this sum they are asked to send their donations to A. Beane '11, at Phillips Brooks House immediately...
...neglect of Greek culture in translation for most people.--A small voice in a wilderness, perhaps, but one that deserves attention. P. Bradley '16 has written a chatty article on "Harvard Men in Washington," an account of the lesser lights of the administration that might be more comprehensive. "Campaign Work for College Men" by S. B. Hoar '15 is the sort of straightforward article that justifies the Illustrated's title of a "journal of Harvard men and affairs...
Certain military authorities in the United States believe the European war contains a lesson of the deepest significance for this country--namely, our dire need of "adequate armaments." Carried away by the importance of perfected military organization disclosed by the war, the military authorities are connecting a strong campaign for increasing the military strength of the United States. In direct opposition to this reaction towards orthodox militarism stand many of the leading minds of the country. Backed by the administration the attempt is being made to hold fast to the ideals of peace in the hour of up heaval...
...campaign for funds with which to build the new gymnasium was first started in April, 1913, at the instigation of certain graduates, who at that time planned to start a general graduate campaign as soon as sufficient money had been donated by the undergraduates to insure their co-operation and interest in the scheme. This was the understanding on which the committee then appointed based its campaign, and it was with this understanding that the members of the contributing classes subscribed...
...campaign has continued for a year and a half, netting the sum of $9,798.68, and still no further move has been made by the graduates, nor does it seem likely that one will be made. Under these circumstances it has seemed advisable to the committee to discontinue further collecting. Furthermore, in order that the money already donated may be of permanent use, this sum will be turned over to the Corporation to be invested until further action is taken in the matter. When the proposed gymnasium is finally built this money will be used for the construction of some...