Article, "$66,667 from Mr. Rockefeller"
Title
Article, "$66,667 from Mr. Rockefeller"
Subject
Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937
Description
A New York Times article on the offer John D. Rockefeller made to finance the construction of a building at the University of Nebraska.
Creator
The New York Times
Source
The New York Times
Publisher
The New York Times
Date
April 13, 1903
Rights
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Language
English
Original Format
Newspaper Article
Text
$66,667 from Mr. Rockefeller
LINCOLN, Neb., April 12. Officers of the University of Nebraska this evening confirmed the report that John D. Rockefeller has proffered a gift of $66,667 for the construction of a university building to cost $100,000, conditioned on the remaining $33,333 being donated by July 1, 190(?). The building is to be used for social and religious purposes. A committee has been appointed to solicit funds and make possible the acceptance of Mr. Rockefeller's offer.
LINCOLN, Neb., April 12. Officers of the University of Nebraska this evening confirmed the report that John D. Rockefeller has proffered a gift of $66,667 for the construction of a university building to cost $100,000, conditioned on the remaining $33,333 being donated by July 1, 190(?). The building is to be used for social and religious purposes. A committee has been appointed to solicit funds and make possible the acceptance of Mr. Rockefeller's offer.
