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...know, my father deeded (by bequest) Black Rock Forest to Harvard completely without strings attached. His respect was for Harvard first, and for science second, in my judgment. Thus for Harvard to sell the Forest, and to use the proceeds for forestry-related research, would be quite in accordance with the spirit of his gift...
...This cash sum transferred to the Harvard Black Rock Forest Fund on the University books, to be used for "any forestry purpose" in accordance with the instrument of gift. This phrase is open to very wide interpretation, quite properly, in accordance with my father's interests in Harvard, and in science, as mentioned above...
...answer your question in brief form, the effect of the Storm King Project on Black Rock Forest would be greatly to enhance its use and enjoyment by the public, and to relieve the University of responsibility for policing and for liability...
These are the views of a man who has been knowledgeable about the Forest and the Project for many years...
This is not to say that Harvard has decided whether to take a position on the Project. Moreover, let me emphasize that there is no recommendation now under consideration to sell the whole or part of the Forest. But I do think it important that The Crimson and the community have access to more information concerning the views of the Stillman family. Daniel Steiner '54 General Counsel to the University...