Letter from Stephen B.L. Penrose, circa 1934.

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Letter from Stephen B.L. Penrose, circa 1934.

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This is a letter from Stephen B.L. Penrose, President of Whitman College. Mr. Penrose includes a copy of the Minutes of the Board of Overseers of Whitman College and the Annual Report. He also discusses the tuition had been raised $50 to $200 per student. It is unclear who he sent the letter to because it is addressed "Dear Sir" and the enclosures are not with the letter at the Washington State Library.

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Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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