George Munro (philanthropist)
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George Munro (philanthropist)
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George Munro was a Canadian dime novel publisher and philanthropist, best known for his financial support for Dalhousie University. Born in Nova Scotia, Munro moved to New York City in 1856 to pursue a career in publishing. In 1877, he found commercial success in the Seaside Library, a low-cost journal that reprinted novels. Munro donated $500,000 to Dalhousie University over the course of his life, supporting professorships and scholarships and saving the university from closure.
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2004-06-22T17:45:20Z
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2024-09-01T20:25:01Z
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