David Thompson Watson McCord (November 15, 1897 in New York City – April 13, 1997) was an American poet and college fundraiser.
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Executive Director of the Harvard College Fund | |
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Born | November 15, 1897 New York City, US |
Died | April 13, 1997 |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation | poet |
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He grew up in Portland, Oregon and graduated from Harvard University. His work appeared in Harper's.[2]
He raised millions of dollars as executive director of the Harvard College Fund.[1]
Two collections of poems, The Star in the Pail and One at a Time were 1976 and 1978 finalists for the National Book Award, Children's Literature.[4]
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