Word: cyrus
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Clinton Cyrus Scheffy...
Following Professor Norton, Dr. Cyrus Adler of Washington, spoke of the Museum as the first in the world to be devoted exclusively to Semitic study. Professor G. F. Moore read brief extracts of letters from Professor Toy and others, and was followed by Mr. Jacob H. Schiff, the donor of the building, who as chairman of the visiting committee of the Semitic Department, formally transferred the building to the University. In conclusion, President Eliot, on behalf of the Corporation, accepted the gift, which he called the storehouse of a great historical past and said should be an inspiration...
...speak for the visiting committee of the Semitic Department, of which he is chairman; Professor D. G. Lyon, the curator, will describe the history and growth of the Museum, and Professor C. E. Norton will speak for the Board of Overseers. An address will also be made by Dr. Cyrus Adler, librarian of the Smithsonian Institute of Washington, and curator of the Semitic section of the National Museum. The exercises will be followed by an inspection of the collections by the invited guests...
...dedication of the Semitic Museum, which will take place on Thursday, February 5, addresses will be made by President Eliot, Mr. J. H. Schiff, the donor of the Museum building, and Professor D. S. Lyon, curator of the Museum. It is probable that Professor C. E. Norton and Dr. Cyrus Adler of Washington, will also speak. The Museum will be opened to the public for the first time on Friday, February 6, and will be open every day thereafter, Sundays and holidays excepted, from...
...Clinton Cyrus Scheffy...