Bates Receives $1.3 Million Bequest From a World War II Vet and Alumnus Who Fought for the Underdog
May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025
LEWISTON, Maine, May 24 -- Bates College issued the following news:
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Bates receives $1.3 million bequest from a World War II vet and alumnus who fought for the underdog
By Jay Burns
In his retirement, Ralph Sylvester '50 of Auburn became a familiar and welcoming presence on the Bates campus, having breakfast most days in the Den or in Commons with a circle of Bates friends.
In November 2023, Sylvester died at the age of 9 . . .
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Bates receives $1.3 million bequest from a World War II vet and alumnus who fought for the underdog
By Jay Burns
In his retirement, Ralph Sylvester '50 of Auburn became a familiar and welcoming presence on the Bates campus, having breakfast most days in the Den or in Commons with a circle of Bates friends.
In November 2023, Sylvester died at the age of 9 . . .