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...Notestein, "Gracious earlier preceptress of the accomplished young sister in whom Harvard now takes joyous pride;" of Stratton, "We rejoice in the election to high office of this humane, perceptive man of science, a good neighbor and helpful friend;" of Geyl, "Our knowledge of history has been deepened by this thoughtful historian's illumination of his kind;" of Miss Taussig, "Brilliant daughter of a brilliant father, her scientific investigations have helped to save countless children from death or lives of crippling pain;" of Barber, "His music lends strength and grace to the culture of our time...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cushing, Dillon, Horton, Murphy, Bush, Geyl Gain Honorary Degrees at Commencement | 6/11/1959 | See Source »

...According to the files, a preceptress came into Miss Willard's room and saw smoke curling up from a bureau drawer. Pulling open the drawer, she was horrified to find a half-burned cigaret. Miss Willard was apparently just like any other girl...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PROHIBITION: Like Any Other Girl | 10/5/1931 | See Source »

Miss Margaret J. Evans, preceptress of Carleton College, Minnesota, has been offered the presidency of Wellesley College, at a salary of $5,000, but will probably decline...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 11/9/1887 | See Source »

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