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...wounded veteran−not to be confused with "mulatto." *By its purchasing power in Italy, about equivalent to a $1,000 gift...
...late Senator Clark would probably have been the last to wish to defeat the best interests of the museum, and incidentally his own collection, for posthumous fame. That he has done so, however unwittingly, is quite evident. With all due respect to him and gratitude for his generous gift, the Metropolitan directors should decline his collection. Such an action will set a precedent, or perhaps emphasize a half-forgotten one, that American museums should follow, like the National Gallery in London, only the best interests of art and the public for whom they exist...
...Warren of the class of 1771 through whose unwearied efforts the school had become possible the risen tiers of seats in Holden Chapel offered the nearest approach to an operating amphitheater obtainable in those lays. Thus after having served the purposes of church state, and army, Madame Holden's gift came next into the service of medicine...
...latest statement of the complete plan for the use of the George F. Baker gift to the Business School, contained in Dean W. B. Donham's recent report to the President, includes the erection in the fall of 1926 at a factory building, student and Faculty clubs, and ample provision for athletics. It is expected, the statement said, that the entire cost of operation of the school will be charged to the students...
...With Mr. Baker's gift it is our expectation," said the report, 'that a complete plant will be built, comprising quarters for dormitories, dining halls, administration, classrooms, research, student and Faculty clubs, auditorium, a factory building for industrial management instruction, and athletics. Proper provision for extension will be made where this may be necessary. The plant will accommodate 1000 students. It is not expected that the buildings will be ready for occupancy before the fall of 1926. It is the hope of the Faculty that this School will not exceed 1000 students for an indefinite period in the future...