Word: sites
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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When asked whether a new library would be built on the site of the famous old one which was completely destroyed, Professor De Wulf replied: "No, they will not build there, but we will probably leave the ruins there. The university would not be free to build on the ruins. It is an historical monument, and the government would interfere with any change. The American universities have raised $500,000 to erect a new library, which will probably be built outside the city on more extensive grounds. I don't know when they will begin to collect books...
Yale undergraduates have subscribed $6069 for the War Memorial Fund. The several graduate societies have nearly made up the balance of the $150,000 and the selection of a site for the Memorial is now under consideration. As soon as the location is selected a few of the most distinguished sculptors of the country will be invited to submit plans. The successful design will be selected by the Executive Committee of the Alumni Advisory Board, acting under the advice of the Yale Corporation and professional advisers in sculpture and architecture...