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supply, and free schools. In the latterhe took a great and lasting interest. He was a memberof the first board of commissioners of public schools. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the war for theUnion, being the first man to pay money towards a warloan. Being too old to serve himself, he sent… … Cooper Union 41 42 SOME SUCCESSFUL AMERICANS Cooper Union Mr. Coopers experience as a struggling apprentice hadshown him the needs and the Hmitations of apprentices.No doubt it was his interest in this class that led to theestablishment of Cooper Union. He wished to help thoseapprentices who tried…
