Word: fame
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...important that the permanent fund be raised without delay, in order that we may secure the services, as permanent director of the school, of Dr. Charles Waldstein of New York, the young archaeologist who has won recognized fame in the service of the Cambridge University, England...
...report ends with the inevitable appeal for contributions; but as a whole leaves the impression that the society is in a fair way to fame and prosperity, We extend our congratulations to our "sister" institution and wish her the greatest success...
...This man is Dennison - whose fame was wide-spread...
...Pickerings, recalling the qualities, and even the features of our heroes, of the Revolutionary period. So may our descendants shout in this very hall, when 50 years, hence, the President shall recall heroic names of our day, and shall exhort another generation to be worthy of their father's fame...
...athletes are given an opportunity to add fresh leaves to the wreaths of fame which they have won both on the water and on the field. The practical re-admission of Harvard to the foot ball fraternity comes to-day. Much depends, then, on the issue of this afternoon's game, for it would be glorious indeed if Wesleyan could in future boast of a victory over Harvard on the occasion of her celebration in 1886! Let our players look to it, then, that no such disgrace occurs...