Johns Hopkins University

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Stock #:359530
Type: Postcard
Era: Undivided Back
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland (MD)
County: Baltimore (city)
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
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Owes its foundation to the liberality of the Baltimore merchant whose name it bears. It was incorporated August 24th, 1867, and at the death of the philanthropist, December 24th, 1873, half his fortune was left for its endowment. The University consists of nine distinct buildings. Since degrees were first conferred, in 1878, nearly 1,500 students have graduated

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