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Word: harrision (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Finally, on Thursday, Harris went to Bok's office with a new copy of the letter--only to be told that the president's office had just received the letter through the mail the day before.

Author: By Victoria G.T. Bassetti, | Title: Of Mammoths and Missives | 10/28/1985 | See Source »

THAT STARTED HARRIS wondering, and--being no dummy--he called the U.S. Post Office to ask how long it would take a first class letter mailed in Boston to reach Mass Hall. Even figuring that the postman would have to wade through Harvard's ivy, the post office told him...

Author: By Victoria G.T. Bassetti, | Title: Of Mammoths and Missives | 10/28/1985 | See Source »

Now, Harris still holds nothing against the wooly mammoth or its new-found buddies, McDonald, Riggs and Bok. Indeed, he remains indefatigably cheerful, pleasant and hopeful for a response soon. He has no illusions that the letter sent by his Boston-based group, Harvard-Radcliffe Alumni for Divestiture, will prompt...

Author: By Victoria G.T. Bassetti, | Title: Of Mammoths and Missives | 10/28/1985 | See Source »

But he does believe that the issues in South Africa are of tremendous concern. And he believes they deserve serious consideration and debate. Perhaps Bok is sick of debating divestment; perhaps he is tired of the issue. He has made up his mind, and Harris has made up his. Neither...

Author: By Victoria G.T. Bassetti, | Title: Of Mammoths and Missives | 10/28/1985 | See Source »

There is no reason to be embarrassed. After all, the wooly mammoth play was all in fun, and Harris's letter deserves slow, thoughtful consideration.

Author: By Victoria G.T. Bassetti, | Title: Of Mammoths and Missives | 10/28/1985 | See Source »

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