Word: rand
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Professor E. K. Rand '94, of the Classical Department, has recently had the honor of a degree of a Doctor of Literature bestowed on him by Manchester University, Manchester, England, in recognition of his valuable research work in mediaeval manuscripts and classical literature, according to an announcement last night...
Professor Rand is one of the greatest living authorities on classical literature. His recent book, "Ovid and His Influence", has been well received. He is prominent as editor, author and translator...
Professor Rand is now in France devoting his time to research work in the libraries of mediaeval monasteries...
...Schwab then referred to the youthful hardships of Bertie Charles Forbes? learning short-hand at 13 in his native Scotland; leaving school at 14 to be a printer's devil: reporting news at meagre wages for the Dundee Courier; helping to found the Rand Daily Mail in South Africa, aged 21; reporting news, at no salary, for the New York Journal of Commerce. "There were days and nights of drudgery during which the one thing he wanted was a smile," said Mr. Schwab's article...
...pound division. B. C. Turner '27 in the 115-pound event, and several other men from last year's team who are shaping up well. Among the new recruits to the University team might be mentioned Joseph Lifrak '29. Captain of last year's Freshman team; and P. S. Rand '29, a man, who, although without previous experience, has the punch and the spirit to make a good grappler in the middleweight class. But the team needs substitutes. Coach Lewis announces, and now candidates would still be welcomed...