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...interesting human interest sidelight of the gift which is typical of Mr. Baker's character is the fact that he desired to avoid all possible publicity by minimizing the announcement of his gift. He insisted that merely his letter containing the statement of the gift should be given out, and he purposely had the announcement date postponed until he would be on his way to Europe. He sailed last Saturday afternoon...
...Bishop Lawrence submitted formally to the Corporation at its meeting on Monday afternoon your letter and that of your son; and it is a pleasure to transmit to you the following votes which were adopted in accepting your great gift...
...Voted that the President and Fellows place on record their deep appreciation of this noble gift which will continue for generations in the Business School the influence of one who for more than half a century has been a distinguished example of honor and ability in business life...
...Voted that the President and Fellows gratefully accept the gift; that they execute in such form as the President may approve an agreement to construct and equip an administration building, a library building, and such other buildings described in the official statement, a copy of which has been handed by Bishop Lawrence to the giver, as in the judgment of the Corporation are required for the present needs of the School and its needs in the immediate future; and that all such buildings be identified as the George F. Baker Foundation. "Very truly yours, "(Signed) A. LAWRENCE LOWELL...
Only Gordon McKay Gift Is Greater