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Architect - Alfred B. Mullet, Public Architecture - Political and Social Meaning

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Architect - Alfred B. Mullet, Public Architecture - Political and Social Meaning, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1888

Note the Gallery Media section to the left for the following two articles. - Public Voices Volume III No. I. Public Architecture As A Political and…

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Henry Bacon (Architect) & Daniel Chester French (Sculptor), The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.

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Henry Bacon (Architect) & Daniel Chester French (Sculptor), The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., Lincoln Statue Unveiling: 1920.

The Lincoln Memorial was one outcome of the 1901 Senate Park Commission, which sought to reimagine Washington D.C.’s National Mall as a grand display…

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Rudulph Evans: Statue; John Russell Pope: Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C.

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Rudulph Evans: Statue; John Russell Pope: Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C., US Library of Congress, Statute and Memorial: 1943. Photograph taken in 1983.

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C. dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the 3rd…

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Statue: Frederick Hart, The Three Soldiers, Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, Washington, D.C.

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Statue: Frederick Hart, The Three Soldiers, Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, Washington, D.C., US Library of Congress, Statue: 1984.

This heroic bronze statue entitled The Three Soldiers is one of the most visited monuments in Washington, D.C. It is situated in the Vietnam Veterans…

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Glenna Goodacre, First Memorial in the United States Capital Honoring Women's Military Service

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Glenna Goodacre, First Memorial in the United States Capital Honoring Women's Military Service, US Library of Congress, November 11, 1993

This is the first memorial to be placed in the nation's capital in honor of the military service of women. It is on the grounds of the Vietnam…

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James Womer: Poster;, James Hoban, Public Architect and Developer. Architect of the White House.

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James Womer: Poster;, James Hoban, Public Architect and Developer. Architect of the White House., The White House, 1981: Poster

"Do nothing- Or, take history into our own hands and like few generations are given the chance, bend it, bend it in the service of a better day."  -…

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R.W. Johnston Studios, View of Arch "A" - Oberlin, Ohio

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R.W. Johnston Studios, View of Arch "A" - Oberlin, Ohio, Library of Congress, c 1909

Photograph of the Oberlin College (View of the Arch) "Both the college and the town of Oberlin were founded in 1833 by a pair of Presbyterian…

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Henry Morrison Flagler, Florida East Coast Railway Advert

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Henry Morrison Flagler, Florida East Coast Railway Advert, Lee Standiford, 1913

The Florida East Coast Railway (reporting mark FEC) is a Class II railroad operating in the U.S. state of Florida; in the past, it has been a Class I…

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Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Miami Beach Venetian Causeway

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Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Miami Beach Venetian Causeway, Florida Department of State, 1926

The Venetian Causeway crosses Biscayne Bay between Miami on the mainland and Miami Beach on abarrier island in south Florida. The man-made Venetian…

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Elijah E. Myers, Texas Capitol from the South Ground

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Elijah E. Myers, Texas Capitol from the South Ground, Texas Legislature, 1888

The Texas Capitol is recognized as one of the most distinguished state capitols in the country. It's an excellent example of a late 19th century…

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Beatrice M. Queral, View of the Old Capitol - Tallahassee, Florida

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Beatrice M. Queral, View of the Old Capitol - Tallahassee, Florida, Florida Capitol: My Florida, 1845 originally; 2008 for new building

The Florida State Capitol is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The first capitol was originally built in 1826, but it was never completed. This…

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Tom Shaefer, Miami Freedom Tower

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Tom Shaefer, Miami Freedom Tower, National Parks Service, 2010

The Freedom Towers were designed by Schultze and Weaver. It hosted The Miami News newspaper headquarters and printing facility from 1925 to 1957. The…

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Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Miami - U.S. Post Office and Courthouse

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Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Miami - U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, Florida Department of State, 1933

Located at 300 NE 1st Avenue in downtown Miami, FL. this U.S. Post Office and Courthouse three-story building was given a Mediterranean revival by…

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John Plumbe, The White House, 1846

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John Plumbe, The White House, 1846, The White House, 1846

This image represents the earliest known photograph of the White House. It was taken by entrepreneurial photographer and gallerist John Plumbe in…

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Master Lei Yixin, Stone of Hope - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Monument

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Master Lei Yixin, Stone of Hope - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Monument, National Park Service, 2011

"Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of…

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National Archives, U.S. Post Office & Courthouse

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National Archives, U.S. Post Office & Courthouse, U.S. Postal Service & Courthouse, 1901

The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Charleston, South Carolina, is located on the southwest corner of Meeting and Broad Streets in an area known as…

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Edward Sachse & Co., U.S. Patent Office

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Edward Sachse & Co., U.S. Patent Office, U.S. Patent Office, 1836

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO or USPTO) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that issues patents to inventors…

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Ansel Adams/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration: Photograph (Completed);, Hoover Dam

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Ansel Adams/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration: Photograph (Completed);, Hoover Dam, Library of Congress, 1941: Completed (Photograph)

"Engineering problems are under-defined, there are many solutions, good, bad and indifferent. The art is to arrive at a good solution. This is a…

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Jet Lowe: East Photograph; Staff Artist, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Completing a Great Work - The Brooklyn Bridge

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Jet Lowe: East Photograph; Staff Artist, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Completing a Great Work - The Brooklyn Bridge, Library of Congress, 1982: East; 1883: In Progress

"There can be little doubt that in many ways the story of bridge building is the story of civilization. By it we can readily measure an important part…

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Federal courts and the original judges' oath, Federal Judiciary Oaths

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Federal courts and the original judges' oath, Federal Judiciary Oaths, United States Courts, No date given

"I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich,…

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Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Athenian Oath at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Foyer

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Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Athenian Oath at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Foyer, 1920's & 1930's

"We will ever strive for the ideals and sacred things of the city, both alone and with many; We will unceasingly seek to quicken the sense of public…

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Oath of Office (Section I of Article XIII of the New York State Constitution), NY Oath of Office

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Oath of Office (Section I of Article XIII of the New York State Constitution), NY Oath of Office, NY State Library, No date given

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the State of New York, and that I…

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Inside Today’s Military/ United States Armed Forces oath of enlistment, Oath of Enlistment

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Inside Today’s Military/ United States Armed Forces oath of enlistment, Oath of Enlistment, US Military, No date given

"I, _________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and…

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The Thacher School, Oath of the Young Men of Athens

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The Thacher School, Oath of the Young Men of Athens, Thacher School, No date given

"I will not disgrace these sacred arms, nor ever desert a comrade in the ranks. I will guard the Temples and the Centers of Civic Life, and uphold the…

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Stennis Student Congress, Stennis Student Congress

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Stennis Student Congress, Stennis Student Congress, Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership, No date given

"I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear…

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University of Nebraska at Omaha, Public Service Stories: Honoring People Who Make a Difference

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University of Nebraska at Omaha, Public Service Stories: Honoring People Who Make a Difference, University of Nebraska, 2015

The “Ask Me Why I Care” project was co-directed by Dr. Mary Hamilton and Ms. Rita Paskowitz and funded by the College of Public Affairs and Community…

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National Park Service, Parks and Recreation: National Trails Awards

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National Park Service, Parks and Recreation: National Trails Awards, National Park Service, No date given

The National Trails Awards is one way American Trails Leaving New York State Parks recognizes the exemplary people across the landscape of America who…

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National Waste and Recycling Association, National Waste & Recycling Association Awards for Sanitation Workers

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National Waste and Recycling Association, National Waste & Recycling Association Awards for Sanitation Workers, National Waste and Recycling Association, No date given

Driver of the Year Award This program honors those drivers who operate their trucks in a safe and responsible manner, have outstanding performance…

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International Association of Fire Chiefs: Historical List; US National Fire Protection Association: Codes and Standards, Firefighting: Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor

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International Association of Fire Chiefs: Historical List; US National Fire Protection Association: Codes and Standards, Firefighting: Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor, International Association of Fire Chiefs, No date

The award recognizes firefighters around the world for their expert training, leadership, heroic actions and safe practices. Named after Benjamin…

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American Nurses Association, Nursing: The American Nurses Association Hall of Fame

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American Nurses Association, Nursing: The American Nurses Association Hall of Fame, American Nurses Association, No date given

This prestigious award recognizes an individual’s lifelong commitment to the field of nursing and its impact on the health and/or social history of…

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Varkey Foundation, Teaching: The Global Teacher Prize

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Varkey Foundation, Teaching: The Global Teacher Prize, Varkey Foundation, 2015

Nancie Atwell is the 2015 winner of the Global Teacher Prize from the Varkey Foundation. The Global Teacher Prize is a one million dollar award that…

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United Nations, United Nations Public Service Awards

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United Nations, United Nations Public Service Awards, United Nations, 2001

The United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the…

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Rutgers Public Service, Harness the Power of Public Service

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Rutgers Public Service, Harness the Power of Public Service, Rutgers Public Service, Sep. 2009

Click the link to watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaRBt2u1en8&list=PL1DF0E640534B567C

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Townsend Harris High School, Oath Annually Recited by Townsend Harris High School Students

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Townsend Harris High School, Oath Annually Recited by Townsend Harris High School Students, Townsend Harris High School , None

"Open the doors to all. Let the children of the rich and the poor take their seats together and know of no distinction save that of industry, good…

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NASPAA (National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration), Pi Alpha Alpha (NASPAA)

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NASPAA (National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration), Pi Alpha Alpha (NASPAA), NASPAA, None

The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha (NASPAA) is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration.…

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Bain News Service, Geo. F. Baker, U.S. Financier and Philanthropist

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Bain News Service, Geo. F. Baker, U.S. Financier and Philanthropist, Library of Congress, Unknown

George Baker has had many buildings named after him, because he used his funds to donate to higher education for those around him. Harvard Business…

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NYU Wagner, Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service (FELPS)

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NYU Wagner, Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service (FELPS), NYU Wagner, None

The Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service (FELPS) inspires, engages, and connects emerging public service leaders with a unique career…

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Carl Hassmann, The Crusaders

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Carl Hassmann, The Crusaders, Library of Congress, 1906

"No man who is corrupt, no man who condones corruption in others, can possibly do his duty by the community." - President Theodore Roosevelt Caption:…

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Charles J. Guiteau, A Model Office-Seeker

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Charles J. Guiteau, A Model Office-Seeker, Library of Congress, 1881

"The government is us. Government jobs belong to the American people, not to politicians, and should be filled only with regard to public service." -…

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US Aid, US AID - From the American People

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US Aid, US AID - From the American People, US AID, None

"There is no escaping our obligations: our moral obligations as a wise leader and good neighbor in the interdependent community of free nations – our…

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Théodore Chassériau, Milestones in Philanthropy - Alexis de Tocqueville

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Théodore Chassériau, Milestones in Philanthropy - Alexis de Tocqueville, Théodore Chassériau, 1950

"I am not so much alarmed at the excessive liberty which reigns... as at the inadequate securities which one finds there against tyranny."Alexis de…

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Collaborative, Community Engagement through the Arts

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Collaborative, Community Engagement through the Arts, Rutgers University, 2011

The Worlds Ahead Mural Project was an initiative of the Florida International University Art & Art History Department, the Miami Moving the Lives…

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Laura Carter Holloway, Philanthropist - Judah Touro 1775-1854

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Laura Carter Holloway, Philanthropist - Judah Touro 1775-1854, Laura Carter Holloway, 1884

Though Judah Touro often wished to remain anonymous when he made his donations, it wasn’t an easily kept secret, and he soon became known throughout…

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American Museum of Natural History, Morris Ketchum Jesup, Founder of Nonprofit Organizations

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American Museum of Natural History, Morris Ketchum Jesup, Founder of Nonprofit Organizations, American Museum of Natural History, Unknown

A black and white photograph of Morris Ketchum Jesup, a banker, philanthropist, and president of the American Museum of Natural History.

Whether…

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Pacific Monthly, Simon Guggenheim, Philanthropist

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Pacific Monthly, Simon Guggenheim, Philanthropist, Pacific Monthly, 1908

For every celebration and tragedy Simon Guggenheim and his family went through, he used his wealth to benefit the world as a result. When he was…

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Bain News Service, Mrs. Kate Wallert Barrett, Co-Founder National Crittention Mission

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Bain News Service, Mrs. Kate Wallert Barrett, Co-Founder National Crittention Mission, Library of Congress, Unknown

Kate Barett understood that in order to achieve her goals, she’d need to be taken seriously, which is why she pursued a medical degree in order to the…

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None, Zachary Fisher, Founder Fisher House Foundation

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None, Zachary Fisher, Founder Fisher House Foundation, Fisher House, None

Zachary Fisher couldn’t join the army when he was younger due to a leg injury, but was determined to support them in any way he could throughout the…

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Joas Santarita, Gregory Carr at VOA, Founder Gregory C. Carr Foundation

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Joas Santarita, Gregory Carr at VOA, Founder Gregory C. Carr Foundation, ParkTalk, Unknown

After retiring from his internet and phone businesses in 1998, Gregory Carr dedicated the rest of his life to philanthropy and charity. The year…

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Unknown, George Thorndike Angell, Founder of American Humane Education Society

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Unknown, George Thorndike Angell, Founder of American Humane Education Society, Unknown, Before 1910

In 1866, George Angell was attending a horse race when he saw two horses being run to death. In that moment, he resolved to use his skills as a lawyer…

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Beck Archives, Special Collections, Penrose Library and CJS, University of Denver, 1887 - Frances Wisebart Jacobs, "Mother of Charities"

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Beck Archives, Special Collections, Penrose Library and CJS, University of Denver, 1887 - Frances Wisebart Jacobs, "Mother of Charities", University of Denver, Unknown

Frances Wisebart Jacobs more than earned her nickname as the “Mother of Charities” as she founded and aided many charities throughout her lifetime.…

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