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Samuel Gridley Howe then turned his attention to the mentally deficient, and in 1848 persuaded the Massachusetts legislature to appropriate "a sum not exceeding $2500 for the purpose of teaching ten idiotic children," selected by the Governor and Council.Howe, Samuel Gridley
On the first floor are a large lecture room for 225 people and the David Winton Bell Gallery, a 2500 square foot exhibition area, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bell and Lucy Bell Hartwell in memory of their son and brother.List Art Building
In 1838 $2500 had been raised from several contributors.Rhode Island Hall
Hezekiah Smith collected about $2500, most of which was used for the College Edifice.Smith, Hezekiah