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There is a famous anecdote about the fast Harvard scientist in hold a trip administrative position--James B. Conant '14, president from 1933 to 1953--that some say illustrates the reluctance of some in the Harvard community to see scientists in high positions...
Harvard has also extended a tenure offer to an Oxford University philosopher working in the same general field, a department member said. But Conant University Professor John Rawls said he was "Doubtful" Harvard would be able to convince Derek Parfit to leave England...
...then a Washington lawyer. After World War II, he was made publisher of the Post when his wife's father stepped down. Under the conditions of the transfer, the Grahams could only sell the newspaper with the approval of a special committee, which included former Harvard President James B. Conant...
...possible harmful effects of asbestos, a common insulating material. Diberardinis has led the University investigation of the problem, detective work which has taken him from the MCZ to William James Hall to the Law School's Harkness Commons and Langdell Hall to House dining halls to Mallinekrodt and Conant Laboratories...
Lowell's successor, James B. Conant '14, moved into 17 Quincy St. when he took office in 1933, but he cleared out during World War II to allow Navy troops stationed at Harvard to train in the structure. During that period, according to archives documents, the building was used to simulate ship life, as watches were stationed and sailors were forced to scrub the oak floors as punishment...