Bernard Berenson had for decades wanted to leave I Tatti to Harvard, but after his death in 1959 it was not immediately clear what sort of scholarly center would be set up by Harvard. Those who were here at the time, or involved in the transformation, describe the types of decisions and challenges that ensued.
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BB's concerns about his legacy |
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Harvard Arrives |
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State of the Villa |
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Lack of money as Harvard takes over |
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Lean times and other challenges for the Murdocks |
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Eleanor Murdock's role |
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Practicalities in the first years; bringing the Fellows together |
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Role of Nicky Mariano |
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Strip lighting -BB's fears for I Tatti and how they were confounded |
