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Peer reviewedParker, Franklin – Peabody Journal of Education, 1994
The gifts of George Peabody, self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist, made possible the Peabody Museum of Salem. The article details the life of Peabody, then explains how he created the museum to promote science, detailing its maritime history, natural history, and ethnology departments. (SM)
Descriptors: Donors, Educational History, Museums, Private Financial Support
