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14, 1977, of the circumstances surrounding the reviewing of the
Enderby novels.

Syphergift. Di. Francis j.Syphei (A.B., 1963; A..M., 1964;Ph.D.,
1968) has presented a distinguished piece of memorabilia to the
Columbiana Library: a manuscript in Latin, written by the clas¬
sical scholar. Professor Charles Anthon, listing the honorary de¬
grees awarded by Columbia College in 1861. President Abraham
Lincoln, who received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, heads
the list that also includes John Anthon, Charles Bancroft, James
H. Mason Knox and Joseph C. Passmore.

Van Delden gift. Dr. Egbert H. van Delden (A.B., 1928) has pre¬
sented a file of approximately 160 letters relating to the establish¬
ment in 1938 of the Marconi .Memorial .Medal sponsored by the
Committee of Radio Technicians. \A'ritten to public figures and
persons prominent in the communications industry, the letters so¬
licit their membership on the Committee and their support of the
annual award. Included are letters from Herbert H. Lehman,
Thomas J. Watson, William S. Paley, Lee de Forest, Lowell
Thomas, CordcU Hull, Henry L. Stimson, Bennett A. Cerf,
Charles A. Lindbergh and Bernard Baruch.