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Rockefeller University
(Encyclopedia)Rockefeller University, philanthropic organization in New York City, founded 1901 as the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research by John D. Rockefeller for furthering medical science and its allied...King's College
(Encyclopedia)King's College, former name of Columbia Univ. ...Graham Island
(Encyclopedia)Graham Island, 2,485 sq mi (6,436 sq km), off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, northernmost and largest of the Queen Charlotte Islands. ...Buttle Lake
(Encyclopedia)Buttle Lake, 11 sq mi (28 sq km), central Vancouver Island, SW British Columbia, Canada. It is the site of major zinc and copper deposits. ...O'Sullivan Dam
(Encyclopedia)O'Sullivan Dam, Wash.: see Columbia basin project. ...College of Physicians and Surgeons
(Encyclopedia)College of Physicians and Surgeons: see Columbia Univ. ...George, Fort
(Encyclopedia)George, Fort: see Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. ...Robson, Mount
(Encyclopedia)Robson, Mount, British Columbia: see Mount Robson Provincial Park. ...New York School of Social Work
(Encyclopedia)New York School of Social Work: see Columbia Univ. ...New York, University of the State of
(Encyclopedia)New York, University of the State of, chartered 1784. It consists of all secondary and higher educational institutions incorporated in the state and other institutions, organizations, and agencies for...Browse by Subject
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