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March 14, 2008

Noe Laine to donate an original 鈥淏attle Hymn of the Republic鈥� manuscript to 四色AV March 17

Linda Noe Laine will donate an original, authenticated manuscript of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," written in Julia Ward Howe's hand, to 四色AV Monday, March 17 at 10 a.m. in the University Conference Center, located on the seventh floor of the 四色AV Library.

Her attorney has confirmed that while it is an authenticated, original manuscript, it is not necessarily the original. There were probably "several manuscript copies made at the time the piece was composed." The manuscript has been authenticated by a paper conservator who supervised its restoration and framing.

Ms. Laine also acquired and framed a rare photograph of Julia Ward Howe. Both the manuscript and the photograph will be donated to 四色AV.

A 四色AV student choir will perform the 鈥淏attle Hymn of the Republic.鈥�

Media and the general public are welcome to attend the event. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

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