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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Barghoorn discovered the oldest known evidence of life on earth-3.4 billion-year-old microorganisms--while doing research in South Africa from...

Author: By James D. Solomon, | Title: Harvard Paleobotanist Dead; Discoverer of Oldest Organism | 2/4/1984 | See Source »

While the garb may seem unusual, the actors are taking part in one of Harvard's oldest theatrical traditions, the all-male Hasty Pudding show, where effeminacy is a virtue and padded bras are the norm...

Author: By Mary K. Warren, | Title: The Feminine Mystique | 2/4/1984 | See Source »

Most of the actors says they were attracted to the show because of its long tradition (Hasty Pudding Theatricals is the oldest theatrical organization in the country and is reputed to be the third oldest in the world) and its professionalism...

Author: By Mary K. Warren, | Title: The Feminine Mystique | 2/4/1984 | See Source »

...returned to Banaras, a traditional city on the Ganges River, for research on her dissertation "It's one of the oldest cities in the world, probably 3000 years old or more and a very sacred one for Hindus," she says...

Author: By Andrea Fastoenberg, | Title: Diana Eck | 2/3/1984 | See Source »

Suleiman at 44 the oldest of this group serves as the department's unofficial liaison with France. "She is our link to the contemporary French literary scene," says Brody, adding. "She is really up to date and in touch with what is going on there...

Author: By Charles T. Kurzman, | Title: Susan Suleiman | 2/3/1984 | See Source »

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