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...Class of 1927, which has slightly more than 500 members remaining, has already contributed over $1 million in cash, the largest gift a 50th reunion class has ever donated, Clifton said...
Although fundraisers seek funds from all Harvard alumni, more than 60 per cent of the donors are members of reunion classes. Last year's 25th reunion gift raised a record $1.2 million, William C. Sawyer '51, who headed his class's drive last year said yesterday. Sawyer said preliminary figures for the Class of 1952 gift look very promising...
Traditionally the 25th reunion gift is larger than the 50th reunion gift. If the roles are reversed this year, it will be a Harvard first, Clifton said, adding that the Class of 1927 is "unbelievable...
...rummage through attics, basements and closets for illuminating family letters and other memorabilia. "It's a simple thing," says Haley. "But the existence of a written history gives the family something it never had before. There is an almost miraculous effect once it exists." Finally, Haley urges, "have family reunions. There is something magic about the common sense of a blood bond. It's not less magic for black, white, brown or polka dot. The reunion gives a sense that the family cares about itself and is proud of itself. And there is the assumption that you, the family member...
Writing Cook. Because Roots is a black family reunion of sorts, Haley sees some distinct differences in why whites and blacks are so attracted by it. Discounting speculation that his work would unleash black rage, Haley says, "I've not heard one murmur of radicalization from blacks. I have heard ebullience and happiness that the story has been told. The blacks who are buying books are not buying them to go out and fight someone, but because they want to know who they are. Roots is all of our stories. It's the same for me or any black...