One of a collection of articles on George Peabody, self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist, tells the story of the woman Peabody nearly married when he was 42. The woman chose to marry someone else rather than him. Though he was silent on the matter, out of his pain grew his great philanthropy. (SM)

One of several papers on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody defends Peabody's philanthropy against those who criticized him as miserly, highlighting his establishment of colleges, libraries, museums, hospitals, and other charities. The paper details his life, work, politics, and death, describing the causes that he…

One of a collection of articles on philanthropist George Peabody tells the story of two bronze doors made by sculptor Louis Amateis for the U.S. Capitol. The doors include a panel entitled Apotheosis of America that captures Amateis' vision of the spirit of America and includes the figures of George Peabody and other historic personages. (SM)

One of a collection of articles on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody examines the history of his work in Maryland and with the Maryland Historical Society. Peabody always sought to enrich Maryland's culture, and his most important gift to Maryland was the Peabody Institute of Baltimore. (SM)

One of several articles on George Peabody examines his history as a self-made millionaire, focusing on his years working in Maryland and the cultural legacy that he left the state (including the Peabody Institute of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Conservatory of Music, and Peabody Library of Baltimore). (SM)

Explains how George Peabody, self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist, was one of three powerful men who influenced Johns Hopkins in founding Johns Hopkins University (the other two being Dr. Joseph Parrish and Dr. Patrick Macaulay). The article looks at how Hopkins, like Peabody, used his wealth for philanthropic purposes. (SM)

This article presents an article by William Lloyd Garrison that criticize George Peabody, his wealth, his politics, and his motives for philanthropy. The article also presents a response by Franklin Parker which defends Peabody and explains the differences between his viewpoints, motives, and actions and those of Garrison. (SM)

Educational philanthropist George Peabody was deeply moved by the post-Civil War poverty in the southern United States and eventually created the Peabody Education Fund to support southern education. The paper, which is one in a collection on George Peabody, describes the history of the Peabody Education Fund. (SM)

A history of corporate-campus links from 1882 to 1982 and beyond is provided: from the first public exhibition of electric lighting west of the Mississippi to the free telephone consultation services by University of Minnesota Institute of Technology faculty. (MLW)

Reviews the 25-year history of regional conferences on the teaching of English at two-year colleges. Identifies the role of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Conference on College Composition and Communication in the evolution of the conferences. Highlights hazards posed by tuition increases, reduced government funding, and…

One in a collection of papers on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody highlights his establishment of the Peabody Education Fund, noting the far-reaching effects of that gift to southern education. The paper also presents a brief history of the life, work, and death of George Peabody. (SM)

One in a collection of papers on George Peabody, educational philanthropist, highlights his commitment to education in the South during the Reconstruction Era by establishing the Peabody Education Fund. The paper discusses the effect of Peabody's relationship with philanthropist Johns Hopkins as well as with other important historical figures. (SM)

This book by the director of the University of Toronto Press, reviews the last 50 years in the history of university publishing (with emphasis on Toronto) and expresses concern about the accelerating trend by university presses to offset the cost of producing learned books and journals by profits from a simultaneous program of commercial…

Discusses the role of the local business community in advocating the opening of many junior colleges in the early 1900s and providing critical financial support. Uses as examples the College of San Mateo (California), Northwestern Michigan College, and Temple City Junior College (Texas). (DMM)

One in a collection of articles on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody explains how he supported education in the South following the Civil War by starting the Peabody Education Fund. The paper focuses on the history of the Peabody Education Fund. (SM)