Article about the University of Virginia's acquisition of Raphael's "School of Athens" [manuscript], 1856 Oct 16.

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Article about the University of Virginia's acquisition of Raphael's "School of Athens" [manuscript], 1856 Oct 16.

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Article copied from "The Daily Dispatch," Richmond, regarding the University of Virginia's recent acquisition of Raphael's famous painting of "The School of Athens," which is planned to hang in the Rotunda. Includes a diagram of the picture with philosphers identified.

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