Word: schiff
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Professor Lyon is best known for his work in connection with the Semitic Museum at the University, of which he has been the director for thirty years. He played a leading part in its foundation, and after the generosity of Mr. Jacob H. Schiff had assured the establishment of the Museum, Professor Lyon supervised its design and construction and arranged its collections, which serve to illustrate Bible history...
...Prize Essay contest of the Menorah Society this year has been definitely cancelled. This action comes as the result of the fact that the late Jacob H. Schiff, who until last year had made possible the presentation of a $100 prize to the winner of the contest, did not make any provision in his will for the continuation of the gift. Beginning with next year, however, the B'Nal B'rith Society of Boston will award $100 to the winner of the contest, which will again be included among the activities of the Menorah Society. Previously the prize has been...
...Prize Essay contest of the Harvard Menorah Society will close Friday, April 1. Through the generosity of the late Jacob H. Schiff the Society is able to offer $100 as a prize for the best essay by an undergraduate on a subject connected with the work and achievements of the Jewish people. The award is made by a committee of three, of which Professor David Gordon Lyon is Chairman. Professor Jewett is also one of the judges, but owing to the death of Professor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City, the third position remains unfilled...