Word: stigma
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Phillips Brooks, H. U. '55, and Renen Thomas, and the Rev. C. G. Ames. They emphasized among other things the superiority of the home system over that of institutions, and the need of rescuing the children before they had gone too far and received the corruption and stigma of the prison. They appealed for help not merely on the ground of philanthropy, but also of the economic duty of society and every citizen who had the blessing of a home influence to provide this home influence for those who would otherwise lose its priceless advantage...
...government promises a good coat to the Indian, who is to say what a good coat is? But about a silver dollar there can be no question! And, again, money given to the Indians is pay and bestows upon them a certain independence. If they are paid, the stigma of pauperism cannot be applied to them. And if money should be given them monthly, there would be no danger of their indulging in revels. Secondly, the Indian educational and mission work should be strengthened...
...operation from the great body of students in general and from every student in particular. If each man would take it upon himself to interest those who through him would be interested in the upbuilding of his University-he would at least contribute a lasting blow to the stigma, "Harvard indifference...
Resolved, That as the stigma of this vandalism will attach to us as a body, we therefore make all the reparation in our power by tendering to the College money, to be raised by public subscription among us, sufficient to repair, as far as possible, the damage caused by it, and by expressing our deep regret at its occurence...