Word: lamonts
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...noise became a very important issue for students over the past 15 years," said Cole, adding, "I've been planning for a carpet for almost the entire time I've been here, but it didn't get off the ground until Mr. Lamont took an interest...
Funded by a $50,000 donation from the grandson of the library's benefactor, the carpet was selected by members of the Lamont Beautification Committee, said Heather E. Cole, librarian of Lamont and Hilles. Cole said the rug was part of a plan to cover the cork in all public areas of the building...
Edward M. Lamont '48 donated the majority of the $50,000, while the remainder came from other members of his family, said Joan P. Nordell, assistant director of external affairs for the University library...
...Lamont said he decided to fund the carpeting because he was moved by complaints about noise...
...Student commented on the squeakiness of the floors. The noise was disconcerting for people trying to study. So I thought it was a good project for me to make a contribution to," said Lamont, who served on the Visiting Committee for University Libraries...