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COVER

William Wurdemann of Washington, D.C., built this beautiful full surveyor's transit with meridian circle about 1875. A prized part of the College's collection of scientific instruments for a century, it was photographed recently by Adrian Bouchard.

8 LAP AFTER GRIM LAP, NOTE AFTER SPARKLING NOTE

A profile of Gabriel Chodos, concert pianist and professor of music.

16 WORDS AND PICTURES MARRIED

The beginnings of Dr. Seuss, from Jack O'Lantern to Mulberry Street, as recounted by the master himself, Theodor S. Geisel '25.

22 WHEN INSTRUMENT-MAKING WAS AN ART

Some superb samples of Dartmouth's collection of 19th century scientific apparatus.

28 STRANGERS IN THE HOUSE?

A sociologist's survey of black students at Dartmouth reveals a blend of dissatisfaction and awareness of positive values.

2 Letters

10 Reviews

12 The College

26 Alumni Album

31 Undergraduate Chair

32 Big Green Teams

34 Reunion Calendar

36 Class Notes

63 Obituaries

72 Vox