"In memory of Robert Henry Thurston. October 25, 1839, October 26, 1903. Scholar, Author, Engineer, Naval Officer. From 1885 to 1903 Director of Sibley College and Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Here he crowned by his success as administrator and teacher a career devoted to the advancement of scientific and technical education." Sage Chapel.
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