Word: labrador
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...arduous labors here during this week and next afford an excellent illustration of the demand that there always is to hear words from a man whose main business is not words, but work. This evening Dr. Grenfell gives an illustrated lecture in the Union on his work among the Labrador fishermen. During all this week he is the regular University preacher; and most important of all perhaps, during this week and next he is to deliver the Noble Lectures in Sanders Theatre. In behalf of the College the CRIMSON wishes to extend to Dr. Grenfell a hearty welcome...
Most Harvard men know of Dr. Grenfell's remarkably patient and successful work on the Labrador coast and some have worked with him. His work is one which appeals especially to college men on account of its intensity and athletic character. We cannot say that Dr. Grenfell himself appeals to college men more than to other people; but we feel no hesitation for that reason in urging Harvard men to hear the modest missionary of Labrador who is achieving with his own hands the regeneration of inhabitants of our own continent...
...Wilfred T. Grenfell h.'09 will give an illustrated lecture in the Living Room of the Union tomorrow evening at 8.15 o'clock, describing the missionary work now being carried on among the Labrador fishermen. The lecture will be open to members of the Union only...
...later worked in the London Hospital under the famous Sir Frederick Treves. In 1887 he began his career as medical missionary to the North sea fishermen, and cruised for several years about Iceland establishing homes for destitute fishermen and fitting out hospital ships. Finally, in 1892 he came to Labrador where he has worked ever since in building hospitals, co-operative stores, and in many other ways bettering the conditions among the fishermen...
...MORNING SERVICE. Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell, of Labrador. Appleton Chapel, 11 A. M. Students of the University enter at the south side-door. Students accompanied by friends enter at the south side-door. Officers of the University and their families enter at the north side-door. A limited number of seats on the south side of the Chapel will be reserved for members of the Faculty and their friends until 10.50 A. M. No seats except in the galleries will be open to the public...