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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...wrought into them by machinery showed even more sharply white where the light touched, and elsewhere was black in the limp cloth." These scenes were meant to be inserted in the story's sequence a la Faulkner, but Agee died before he did it and the editors have wisely chosen to print them as prologues to the book's sections rather than insert them without...

Author: By John H. Fincher, | Title: James Agee's 'A Death in the Family' Tells a Story of Love and Loneliness | 12/5/1957 | See Source »

George L. Kirklin '59, concertmaster and leader of the trumpet section, has been chosen manager of the University Band for the coming year...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Concertmaster Kirklin Named Band Manager | 11/30/1957 | See Source »

Woolston, a rugged 6-3 senior forward, led the team in total scoring and total rebounding, and was chosen captain unanimously at the close of the season. Woolston improved noticeably from the previous campaign, and was the most dependable player on the court always throughout the season. He could always be counted on for about 15 points and a like number of rebounds...

Author: By John A. Rava, | Title: Varsity Five Expects A Successful Season | 11/30/1957 | See Source »

Participants include boys from private schools near Boston whose homes are too far apart for ordinary companionship. according to Stone. Counsellors in the program which Stone says is "not a baby-sitting or a case study program" will be chosen on the basis of their interest, financial need, and experience...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Stone Tells of New Ventures For Combine | 11/27/1957 | See Source »

Little joy is to be found in Boston these days. The whole city feels itself spiritually sacked, burned, and plowed under with salt after last Friday's announcement that the Baseball Writers Association had chosen Mickey Mantle the American League's Most Valuable Player instead of the only rational choice, Ted Williams...

Author: By Bryce E. Nelson, | Title: There Is No Joy In... | 11/26/1957 | See Source »

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