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July 19, 1875
The Cincinnati Daily Star
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The Natural History School on Mr. Anderson's Penikese Island is set to close due to high costs and debt, making it unsustainable without large endowment. Mr. Alexander Agassiz suggests a smaller summer school for select students may start in 1876.
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Mr. Anderson's Penikese Island seems to be a white elephant of the most pronounced character. The Natural History School on that island, it seems to be settled, must soon be closed, the location of the school rendering it so expensive that for the same money a school might be conducted anywhere else. Mr. Alexander Agassiz says that a summer school limited to few of the best students in natural history, connected with the college, will probably be established next year (1876); but he does not think that a school of the present scope of Penikese can be run, unless very largely endowed. The trustees are already too far in debt to feel that they can go on with it, as matters now stand.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Penikese Island
Natural History School
Closure
Debt
Summer School
Agassiz
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Alexander Agassiz
Where did it happen?
Penikese Island
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Alexander Agassiz
Location
Penikese Island
Event Date
Next Year (1876)
Story Details
The Natural History School on Penikese Island must close soon due to expensive location and debt; trustees cannot continue. A limited summer school connected with the college may be established in 1876 for few best students.