November 27, 1998

Washington and Lee U. Repays George Washington's Gift

Washington and Lee University might not have made it into the 19th century had George Washington not given the institution about $20,000 worth of stock. The university last month symbolically repaid him.

University officials contributed $50,000 that had been donated by alumni to help Washington's former home, Mount Vernon, create on its property an educational center where children can learn about the nation's first President. The gift

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