Word: wyeth
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Harvard University is exceedingly grateful for Mr. Wyeth's bequest of, according to press reports, approximately $5,000,000, which was made, as so few gifts to the University are made, with no conditions attached to its expenditure. But in leaving Harvard so large a sum "without strings". Mr. Wyeth has also bequeathed upon Harvard a great responsibility. Where and how can this money be used to best advantage...
Undoubtedly there are many who would like to see Mr. Wyeth's bequest devoted to constructing more buildings. In Physical equipment, the University ranks high among other institutions of the country. It must be admitted, however, that there are a number of directions, in which portions at least, of Mr. Wyeth's bequest might be applied. The use of large sums of money for the Biological Institute is being held up pending the raising of further funds by the University. There are similar situations in other fields. A new fireproof building is sorely needed by the astronomical department...