Word: severance
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Some time ago there was a little notice on the Sever Hall Bulletin Boards, somewhere between the DeMolay Masons and the Ford Hall Forum broadsides which read somewhat as follows...
...Lyrics of the Later 19th Century," Professor Rollins, Sever...
...have reached the conclusion that there is no defense from a drift into unrestrained inflation other than an aroused and organized public opinion. ... It is for the purpose of contributing to such a movement that ... I sever my connections with your administration. ... It is possible that there still might be a meeting of minds had I been offered any opportunity to discuss policies with you. But no opportunities whatever have been afforded me since my return from London in July...
...chapter called "Thursday" takes on, as the protagonist draws near his goal: graduation from college. Here--and no chauvinism can prompt such a feeling-- is a sport forever hallowed. Or rather, here are spots cherished for their associations, the West Court of Lowell House, the dimly illuminated arch of Sever's doorway, the strange Gothic allure of Memorial Hall, the quadrangle at Commencement with the fine clear voice of President Lowell declaring, "By virtue of authority delegated to me, I confer on you the first degree in arts or in science, and admit you to the company of educated...
...Twelfth Night," Professor Murray, Sever...