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Ringling, Barnum, Bailey & Scudder
After a 207 year run, "The Greatest Show On Earth" will close where it all began. John Scudder, an amateur taxidermist, opens the American Museum in New York City at 21 Chatham Street. Catering to mostly wealthy gentlemen, the museum offered science...
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Making Friends & Finding Family
April 2017 Dear Friends & Family, Growing up I never met another “Scudder” outside of my immediate family. It wasn’t until I had gone off in the Army that I bumped into my first new “Scudder”, a River Boat Pilot, in Saigon. It was a first time for both of us....
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The Long Way Home
A Gesture of Love and Esteem Finds Its Way Home After a journey of 85 years and tens of thousands of miles, this historic commemorative silver tray has found its way back to its place of origin, Scudder Memorial Hospital. Discover the woman behind the tray and...
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Special “K”
Not all Scudders spell it with a "C". Hear and read Paul Skudder's account of his "Mirakle" on a mountain. Dr. Harley Rotbart, Professor, Vice Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Pediatrics University of Colorado Medical School, and Dr. Paul Skudder, a vascular...
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Jawadhi Hills Campaign
“One small step for philanthropy, one giant leap for the Scudder Association.”
It is a distinct pleasure to launch our first fully integrated on-line charitable campaign.
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Educational Grant Scholarships
"Old" money can get lonely. Here's how... The Scudder Association was founded principally to provide financial assistance to the Scudder medical missions overseas. Funds were established for supporting both short and long term operational goals. To insure future...
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