Rockefeller adds million in Barnard pledge from Rockefeller Jr
John D. Rockefeller Jr. gives securities worth about 1,000,000 to Barnard College for the overall development program. The gift aims to boost operating income and may fund the Riverside Drive building once funds are available.
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Morningside Heights
Barnard
Riverside Church
Union Theological Seminary
International House
Riverside Drive
Barnard College Development Fund
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Ogden Reid
Frank Altschul
Rockefeller
Riverside
Life Outline of John D. Rockefeller Jr.
John D. Rockefeller Jr., son of John D. Rockefeller and Laura Spellman Rockefeller, born January 29, 1847 in Cleveland. He studied at Brown University, later earned M A and L L D degrees, married Abby Greene in 1901, and fathered six children including John D. Rockefeller III and Nelson A. Rockefeller. A philanthropist, trustee, and leader, he directed education and medical research boards, supported churches, wartime fundraising, and international-relations efforts while pursuing business with his father and enjoying riding, skating, and art.
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John D. Rockefeller Jr
John Davison Rockefeller
Laura C. Spellman Rockefeller
Cleveland
Ohio
Rockefeller
Brown University
Abby Greene
Nelson W. Aldrich
Irving Pardee
John D. Rockefeller III
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Laurence S. Rockefeller
Winthrop Rockefeller
David Rockefeller
General Education Board
Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Rockefeller Gift Powers Barnard Campaign Progress
Mr Rockefeller plans a million dollar gift to Barnard College, aiding solvency and budget balance through interest while funding Riverside Drive building later. The Development Fund now totals 1,281,000 with a goal of 10,800,000. 3.5 million earmarked for Riverside construction and 4.5 million needed for endowment and salaries before work begins.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Mr. Creel
Barnard
Rockefeller
Rockfeller
Riverside Drive
John D. Rockefeller
Altschul
Dean McIntosh
Jean T. Palmer
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Dean
Mrs. McIntosh
Barnard’s
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