Philanthropy in America: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia [3 volumes]Dwight F. Burlingame A comprehensive reference on the philanthropic sector includes articles on prominent people, events, associations, theories, legislation, and other relevant topics, along with a volume of source documents. |
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Page 605
... less common ; negligences frequent ; wilful abuse less frequent than sufferings proceeding from ignorance , or want of con- sideration . I encountered during the last three months many poor creatures wandering reckless and unpro- tected ...
... less common ; negligences frequent ; wilful abuse less frequent than sufferings proceeding from ignorance , or want of con- sideration . I encountered during the last three months many poor creatures wandering reckless and unpro- tected ...
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... less than one - quarter of the income of the fund be applied exclusively to the benefit of the city of New York and its vicinity , and I also wish that at no time shall less than one - quarter of its income be applied generally to the ...
... less than one - quarter of the income of the fund be applied exclusively to the benefit of the city of New York and its vicinity , and I also wish that at no time shall less than one - quarter of its income be applied generally to the ...
Page 760
... less willing to take risks than the government . Other observers support this contention . For ex- ample : 1. Archibald Gilles , President of the John Hay Whitney Foundation in an article entitled " Real Poli- tics " in the January ...
... less willing to take risks than the government . Other observers support this contention . For ex- ample : 1. Archibald Gilles , President of the John Hay Whitney Foundation in an article entitled " Real Poli- tics " in the January ...
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References to this book
Understanding Philanthropy: Its Meaning and Mission Robert L. Payton,Michael P. Moody Limited preview - 2008 |