Word: gifts
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...University, which is leading in developing the study of South American affairs, is the fortunate recipient of six hundred volumes relating to the history and literature of Brazil. They are the gift of the Honorable Edwin Vernon Morgan '90, American Ambassador to that country. Such a gain in resources forms an added reason why more undergraduates should turn their attention to this profitable field for study and service...
...collection is the gift of Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer, of New York, in memory of her son, George Griswold Van Rensselaer '96. The only other large collection of such reproductions in this country is in the Metropolitan Museum in New York...
This morning a small booklet, "The Mistakes of College Life," by Dean Briggs, and "Habit" by William James '69, is being put into the hands of all members of the Freshman class. This gift is made through the generosity of six anonymous donors who call themselves "Six Graduates in New York." It has no connection with the University...
...first building constructed was financed by the alumni fund, while the "tower building" was built from the gift of an anonymous donor, who has also furnished the money for the other two buildings now under construction. The entire system of buildings will be interrelated, and heated by the same plant. Near the centre of the unit will be two dining halls, where students may eat without having to go away from the dormitory grounds...
...recent meeting of the Board of Overseers, gifts were announced to the amount of $65,717.12, of which the largest gift was $50,000 from the estate of Edward Wheelwright, this being the first payment which Harvard has received as one of the residuary legatees. Under the terms of the will, this money is given to Harvard College without restriction of the use to be made thereof, except that it shall be used for college purposes rather than for the professional schools...