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Wicked Words - Richard White: Who Killed Jane Stanford?

Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson

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Founding Stanford University and the Financial Challenges

This chapter explores the financial challenges faced by Stanford University during its founding, including relying on borrowed money and the impact of the earthquake. It also delves into Jane Stanford's uncertainty about her finances after the death of her husband, Leland, and the threats of bankruptcy she faced.

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