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George F. Hoar: “I took a great interest in the founding of the famous Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and I was the first person named…”

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I took a great interest in the founding of the famous Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and I was the first person named in its Act of Incorporation.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar discusses his involvement in founding the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and his recognition in its incorporation.

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