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Department of Greek

November 50, 1945

Dear Mr. mid Mrs. Levinson:
A portrait of Professor R. J. Bonner has

been painted by Nan Rice, a Chicago artist. The portrait

represents Mr. Bonner wearing the red gown and red and blue

hood of the Trinity College, Dublin, honorary Litt. D. All
who have seen it Consider it an excellent piece of work. It
has already been accepted by the Board of Trustees of the
University of Chicago, subject to the Collection of suffi-
cient funds to pay the artist. It hangs on the east wall of
the reading room of the Classics Library over the entrance

to the Palaeography Room. It has been suggested by several
of Mr. Bonner's former students that the portrait would very
appropriately be the gift of his friends and former students.
It is realized that these are particularly difficult times
ein which to ask for money, but it is also realized that many
of Mr. Bonner's friends will want the opportunity of contrib—
uting what they can to the purchase of the portrait. If you
can participate will you send me your contribution? Needless
to say, contributions of any size will be very welcome.

Sincerely yours,

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