Word: canvassing
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...decided to make an endeavor to secure the attendance of Mr. Bryan to deliver an address at the University. Campaign literature will be distributed and a canvass made to get out the Bryan vote...
Article VIII-On petition of 50 men, or at the discretion of the class officers, any motion passed at a meeting of less than half the class shall be submitted to canvass...
...make this canvass of any value it will be necessary to secure returns from a large majority of the undergraduates resident in Cambridge. The following means have been adopted for carrying this out: the various dormitories and streets on which students live have been divided into assignments, and these have been taken by members of the hall who have volunteered for the work. Information blanks have been provided, and will be delivered and collected by these men. It is hoped that each man will do his part to make this work complete by filling out the blank carefully when presented...
...does not follow, however, that this is the only solution of the dilemma. The object of the present canvass is to get the opinion of the whole University, and this can only be done if everyone takes an interest in the problem. The CRIMSON is willing to help in every way possible and will welcome any helpful suggestions...
...further check upon the election, we suggest that the manager submit to the Athletic Committee the names of three nominees, together with the result of a canvass of the men entitled to vote. These voters should in each case state the reason for their choice, whether it he based upon personal friendship or upon actual or second hand knowledge of the candidate's ability. With these data the Athletic Committee would be able to pass intelligently upon the recommendations of the manager. The adoption of this suggestion might not result in securing better managers, but we believe that it would...