Word: philanthropist
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Karim Aga Khan '59, spiritual leader of more than 14 million Ismaili Muslims and a prominent international philanthropist, is building a modern teaching hospital in Pakistan, and he wants some advice from his alma mater on how to go about...
...spokesman for the Aga Khan's family said that the philanthropist wants to design health facilities that can be imitated by medical leaders throughout the Third World...
When Georg Henschel gave the first downbeat on Oct. 22, 1881, he brought to life the dream of Major Henry Lee Higginson-Civil War veteran, philanthropist, amateur musician and founder of the Boston Symphony. Under a succession of Germanic conductors the young orchestra survived and flourished, moving into its incomparable home, Symphony Hall, in 1900. The modern, French-Russian character of the B.S.O. dates back to 1918, with Conductors Henri Rabaud, Pierre Monteux and, most important, Serge Koussevitzky. During his 25-year reign-from 1924 to 1949-Koussevitzky. During his 25-year reign-from 1924 to 1949 - Koussevitzky presented...
...current econometric models are to be believed, there is now one fewer reason to give to the charity of your choice. While a potential philanthropist can still count on his key ring, totebag, umbrella, and peace of mind in exchange for a portion of his checking account, President Reagan's recently enacted tax-cut package has made something of a mockery of that well-worn sales pitch: "And, remember, your contribution is tax deductible." According to the latest round of economic fortune-telling, the millionaire's response to that old tease is about to become, 'So what...
...expansion during the 1930s and '40s into a national booking service for top bands and Hollywood stars. MCA became known as the "octopus" for its extensive holdings in the entertainment industry, which by the late '50s included Decca Records and Universal Pictures and Television. A noted philanthropist, Stein donated $19 million to help build five eye research centers and led a successful campaign to establish the federally administered National Eye Institute...