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THE JE WISH WEEKLY TIMES Harrv K. Stone Weizmann Friendship .Science Interest, Prompted Aid to BU Close friendship with Dr. Chaim Weizmann, was a strong factor in thc decision of Dewey D. and Judge Harry K. Stone to contribute more than 51 per :ent of the $1,200.0-0 new Boston University Science Building, Dewey Stone declared in his address at the dedication last week. "Wc are especially proud of our association with ihe Science Building." he declared. "We received inspiration and understanding ot the value and need ot science In this modern world from our very close trlend. one o( the world's greatest and most beloved scientist-, the first President ot Israel. Dr. Chaim Weizmann. "Wc arc happy that Dr. Marsh suggested and that we were able to arrange that the corner-stone ol this building was carved from halt of the very piece of Palestinian granite used in the cornerstone ot the Weizmann Institute of Science In Israel. "It Is our hope and firm conviction that through science and education all peoples and ail nations will worn and live together in a new era of real peace." Judge Marry Stone explained further why the Stone brother- have supported the B. V. Science Building which has been named in their honor. Dewey and Harry Stone desire to express this gratitude (their parents grateful- ness to Boston University for the oportunities given to their children) In some concrete form. They determined to assist in the erection of the Science Building, having in mind that the world must turn to Its scientists for progress and for the protection and advancement of the Ideals which have built America and will keep it safe and strong and liberal," Judge Stone declared. "It U our hope that the doors of this country will again be opened so that worthy Pilgrims may find here once more, a land of opportunity: we know that Boston University will continue to welcome children of every race, creed and color, as we were welcomed. We have confidence that It will grow and prosper under the leadership of Its great President, Dr. Daniel L. Marsh. In his brief remarks, President Marsh referred to the civic-mlnded- ness of the Stone brothers which has been shown throughout Boston's greater community in so many different ways. He described their unflagging and P-rtlcip.Uic In the ceremonies naming the newB. V.". Charles A. Rome, B. V. Trustee: Mrs. Dewey Boston University Science Laboratories after DeweyD. Stone. President Daniel I.. Marsh, Dewey D. Stone. I>. and Harry K. Stone were (left t« rightl Henry C.Morris I- Stone, father of Ihe two sons; Mrs. Harry Berlin and Samuel D. Saxe, "Jewish Friends ofK. Stone and Judge Harry K Stone. longtime interest in Boston University s college of business administration in 1920. became a Boston University Trustee one year ago Judge Harry K. Stone. LL. M . 1918. from Boston Univorsity. has been Judge in Brockton Probate Court for more than 10 years. Among their business interests the brothers are owners of the Atlantic Shoe Co.. Chicago. 111.: the Converse Rubber Co.. Maiden: the dry Maple Sugar Co.. St Johnsbury, Vt..* and thc f. *Voon.n Sons Co.. Boston. They were active in the Foundation for the setting up of the New State of Israel. Judge Stone currently is president of the Bigelow Association Master of Law, an organisation of Boston rjnlverslty master ot laws alumni whose purpose is to encourage advanced study and reiearch in law. Dewey Stone has long been Identified with Jewish philanthropic and cultural affairs, as an executive member of the Zionist Organization of America, a member ot the Administrative Council of the National United Jewish Appeal, trustee of thc Jewish Religious institute In New York City, and chairman of the Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Across ttic top of the five-story structure on the limestone facade. runs tbe legend, "Boston University." Just beiow and centered under it. when thc bunting was withdrawn, stood the words. "Dewey D and Harry K. Stone." Under these names is the legend. "Science Building." Both brothers, wbo are graduates of Boston University, and residents of Brockton, Mass.. whose names the m o d e r a 1 y equipped building will bear, participated in thc simple, impressive ceremonies. Thc bunting cord was drawn by Hugh David Stone, sots of Judge Harry K. Stone. Now a Yale undergraduate, he plans to continue his family'a tradition lo Boston University's school of law upon his graduation from "Old Eli." Other participants wera Charles A. Rome. Bostoa University Trustee, who presented bright flower bouquets to the two "Mr- Stone's" and Rabbi Charles S. Freedman. director of the B'nai B'riUa Hillel Foundation at Bostoa University, CJA Drive To Fail... Continued from Page One celved to date, Mr. Golden stated, waa "under five million dollars" despite the fact that increases are averaging 35 per cent "and in many instances as high as 80 per cent" Mr. Golden reported that a year ago at the same time in a campaign for S9.00O.O00. Ihe trade team captains had turned in $9,000,000 as against this year's $$,000,000 in thc $12,000,000 Destiny Campaign. He pointed that to date only 2,- 200 cards have been turned in wheas a year ago at the same time the trade divisions alone had solicited 14.800 cards. "It is inconceivable that in this community where we poured out millions in the days when the future of the surviving Jews waa uncertain we should tail to do a Job now that the end of Jewish misery and nomeles-ness is in sight and now that we bave a Jewish state." Herman GUman, general Combined Jewish Appeal president and past campaign chairman, pleaded with the workers to get behind their leader and carry out their obligations. "The Job ot raising $12,000,000 la gigantic," Mr. Ullman de-lared. "btu it can be done If each worker takes a solemn oath to fulfill his obligations to Lou Golden and to our people In Europe and IsraeL" J-OI-TICAL Arvv.-f" -PVEJtTlSr.MKNT __-f<2_i'nCAi. AJJVBRTISFJ-EUT Pfi-rTT-af-ai. af»»'- -
Object Description
Collection Name | Dewey D. Stone Papers |
Collection Number | P-529 |
Dates | 1948 |
Box Number | 03 |
Folder Number | 06 |
Subjects |
Charities United States-Foreign Relations-Israel Zionism |
Access | Request access |
Rights | User has an obligation to determine copyright or other use restrictions prior to publication or distribution. Please contact the archives at reference@ajhsboston.org or 617-226-1245 for more information. |
Language | English |
Source | American Jewish Historical Society-New England Archives, New England Historic Genealogical Society |
Description
Collection Name | Dewey D. Stone Papers |
Collection Number | P-529 |
Dates | 1948 |
Box Number | 03 |
Folder Number | 06 |
Subjects |
Charities United States-Foreign Relations-Israel Zionism |
Description |
Philanthropy Dewey D. Stone and Harry K. Stone Boston University Science Building |
Access | Request access |
Rights | User has an obligation to determine copyright or other use restrictions prior to publication or distribution. Please contact the archives at reference@ajhsboston.org or 617-226-1245 for more information. |
Language | English |
Transcript | THE JE WISH WEEKLY TIMES Harrv K. Stone Weizmann Friendship .Science Interest, Prompted Aid to BU Close friendship with Dr. Chaim Weizmann, was a strong factor in thc decision of Dewey D. and Judge Harry K. Stone to contribute more than 51 per :ent of the $1,200.0-0 new Boston University Science Building, Dewey Stone declared in his address at the dedication last week. "Wc are especially proud of our association with ihe Science Building." he declared. "We received inspiration and understanding ot the value and need ot science In this modern world from our very close trlend. one o( the world's greatest and most beloved scientist-, the first President ot Israel. Dr. Chaim Weizmann. "Wc arc happy that Dr. Marsh suggested and that we were able to arrange that the corner-stone ol this building was carved from halt of the very piece of Palestinian granite used in the cornerstone ot the Weizmann Institute of Science In Israel. "It Is our hope and firm conviction that through science and education all peoples and ail nations will worn and live together in a new era of real peace." Judge Marry Stone explained further why the Stone brother- have supported the B. V. Science Building which has been named in their honor. Dewey and Harry Stone desire to express this gratitude (their parents grateful- ness to Boston University for the oportunities given to their children) In some concrete form. They determined to assist in the erection of the Science Building, having in mind that the world must turn to Its scientists for progress and for the protection and advancement of the Ideals which have built America and will keep it safe and strong and liberal," Judge Stone declared. "It U our hope that the doors of this country will again be opened so that worthy Pilgrims may find here once more, a land of opportunity: we know that Boston University will continue to welcome children of every race, creed and color, as we were welcomed. We have confidence that It will grow and prosper under the leadership of Its great President, Dr. Daniel L. Marsh. In his brief remarks, President Marsh referred to the civic-mlnded- ness of the Stone brothers which has been shown throughout Boston's greater community in so many different ways. He described their unflagging and P-rtlcip.Uic In the ceremonies naming the newB. V.". Charles A. Rome, B. V. Trustee: Mrs. Dewey Boston University Science Laboratories after DeweyD. Stone. President Daniel I.. Marsh, Dewey D. Stone. I>. and Harry K. Stone were (left t« rightl Henry C.Morris I- Stone, father of Ihe two sons; Mrs. Harry Berlin and Samuel D. Saxe, "Jewish Friends ofK. Stone and Judge Harry K Stone. longtime interest in Boston University s college of business administration in 1920. became a Boston University Trustee one year ago Judge Harry K. Stone. LL. M . 1918. from Boston Univorsity. has been Judge in Brockton Probate Court for more than 10 years. Among their business interests the brothers are owners of the Atlantic Shoe Co.. Chicago. 111.: the Converse Rubber Co.. Maiden: the dry Maple Sugar Co.. St Johnsbury, Vt..* and thc f. *Voon.n Sons Co.. Boston. They were active in the Foundation for the setting up of the New State of Israel. Judge Stone currently is president of the Bigelow Association Master of Law, an organisation of Boston rjnlverslty master ot laws alumni whose purpose is to encourage advanced study and reiearch in law. Dewey Stone has long been Identified with Jewish philanthropic and cultural affairs, as an executive member of the Zionist Organization of America, a member ot the Administrative Council of the National United Jewish Appeal, trustee of thc Jewish Religious institute In New York City, and chairman of the Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Across ttic top of the five-story structure on the limestone facade. runs tbe legend, "Boston University." Just beiow and centered under it. when thc bunting was withdrawn, stood the words. "Dewey D and Harry K. Stone." Under these names is the legend. "Science Building." Both brothers, wbo are graduates of Boston University, and residents of Brockton, Mass.. whose names the m o d e r a 1 y equipped building will bear, participated in thc simple, impressive ceremonies. Thc bunting cord was drawn by Hugh David Stone, sots of Judge Harry K. Stone. Now a Yale undergraduate, he plans to continue his family'a tradition lo Boston University's school of law upon his graduation from "Old Eli." Other participants wera Charles A. Rome. Bostoa University Trustee, who presented bright flower bouquets to the two "Mr- Stone's" and Rabbi Charles S. Freedman. director of the B'nai B'riUa Hillel Foundation at Bostoa University, CJA Drive To Fail... Continued from Page One celved to date, Mr. Golden stated, waa "under five million dollars" despite the fact that increases are averaging 35 per cent "and in many instances as high as 80 per cent" Mr. Golden reported that a year ago at the same time in a campaign for S9.00O.O00. Ihe trade team captains had turned in $9,000,000 as against this year's $$,000,000 in thc $12,000,000 Destiny Campaign. He pointed that to date only 2,- 200 cards have been turned in wheas a year ago at the same time the trade divisions alone had solicited 14.800 cards. "It is inconceivable that in this community where we poured out millions in the days when the future of the surviving Jews waa uncertain we should tail to do a Job now that the end of Jewish misery and nomeles-ness is in sight and now that we bave a Jewish state." Herman GUman, general Combined Jewish Appeal president and past campaign chairman, pleaded with the workers to get behind their leader and carry out their obligations. "The Job ot raising $12,000,000 la gigantic," Mr. Ullman de-lared. "btu it can be done If each worker takes a solemn oath to fulfill his obligations to Lou Golden and to our people In Europe and IsraeL" J-OI-TICAL Arvv.-f" -PVEJtTlSr.MKNT __-f<2_i'nCAi. AJJVBRTISFJ-EUT Pfi-rTT-af-ai. af»»'- - |
Source | American Jewish Historical Society-New England Archives, New England Historic Genealogical Society |
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