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Parker, Franklin – Peabody Journal of Education, 1994
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)
Descriptors: Donors, Educational History, Higher Education, Private Financial Support
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Parker, Franklin – Peabody Journal of Education, 1994
One of several papers on educational philanthropist George Peabody summarizes his gifts to and support of higher education. After a history of his life and business career, the paper discusses his influence on other philanthropists, examines his support of schools, museums, housing projects, and details his lifetime honors. (SM)
Descriptors: Donors, Educational History, Higher Education, Library Funding
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Parker, Franklin – Peabody Journal of Education, 1994
One in a collection of papers on George Peabody, educational philanthropist, discusses the history of his philanthropy. The paper looks at Peabody's life, death, and unusual funeral, his fortune, the first institute (born out of the Peabody Education Fund), the division of the fund, and Peabody's international planning dinners. (SM)
Descriptors: Donors, Educational History, Higher Education, Politics of Education
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Parker, Franklin – Peabody Journal of Education, 1994
One in a collection of articles on George Peabody, a self-made millionaire who donated enormous sums to support education, examines Peabody's efforts after the Civil War to support education, highlighting the development of Peabody College (Tennessee) and Peabody's generous use of his fortune for libraries, churches, and educational institutions.…
Descriptors: Donors, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education
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Parker, Franklin – Peabody Journal of Education, 1994
One in a collection of papers on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody offers a listing of his gifts and legacies, which fall into the categories of libraries, lyceums, athenaeum, art, music; science; model housing; education; exploration; patriotic causes; historical societies; hospitals; churches; legacies; and…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Churches, Donors, Educational History