Word: collectionitis
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A vigorous campaign was entered upon in Boston and Vicinity, and the response was generous. But as July 1 drew near there was still a lack of several thousand dollars. Mr. Schiff was informed of the situation, but instead of consenting to an extension of the time, he offered to...
A most valuable gift has been received by the Herbarium this year in the collection of autographs of botanists, given by Mrs. Asa Gray. This is the most valuable collection of its kind in the United States, and is surpassed by none but that in the British Museum. It contains...
Besides this the Herbarium has received since last October over 4000 specimens of plants from various parts of the world. The largest number from one source were those from the Biltmore Herbarium, established by George W. Vanderbilt on his country estate at Asheville, N. C. It comprises 1665 specimens, many...
In Austin Hall are hung the most valuable collection of engravings of famous English and American judges and lawyers in this country and probably in England, although there are two or three private collections there which may be more valuable. There are about one hundred and fifty of these engravings...
The Student Volunteer Committee holds its regular spring clothing collection today. The buildings will be canvassed at 2 o'clock and at 7 o'clock. All clothes in condition to be serviceable will be gladly accepted. Outer garments, underwear, hats, gloves, shoes, overshoes, neckwear. Shoes should be tied together in...