The book titled ""The Lillia Babbitt Hyde Foundation: The Story Of Its First Thirty-Five Years, 1925-1959"" is a detailed account of the history and workings of the Lillia Babbitt Hyde Foundation. The author, Lewis H. Bowen, provides a comprehensive overview of the foundation's establishment, its mission, and its activities during the first thirty-five years of its existence.The Lillia Babbitt Hyde Foundation was established in 1925 by Lillia Babbitt Hyde, a wealthy philanthropist who was passionate about supporting education and scientific research. The foundation's primary goal was to provide financial support to educational institutions and organizations that were dedicated to advancing scientific research and promoting education.Throughout the book, Bowen provides a detailed account of the foundation's activities, including the grants it provided to various educational institutions and organizations. He also discusses the foundation's role in supporting research in various fields, including medicine, physics, and chemistry.The book also provides insights into the foundation's governance structure, including its board of directors and the various committees that were responsible for overseeing the foundation's activities. Bowen discusses the challenges faced by the foundation over the years, including changes in the economic and political climate, and how the foundation adapted to these challenges.Overall, ""The Lillia Babbitt Hyde Foundation: The Story Of Its First Thirty-Five Years, 1925-1959"" provides a fascinating insight into the history and workings of one of the most significant philanthropic organizations in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philanthropy, education, and scientific research in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
