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TIL about Oseola McCarty, a washerwoman from Hattiesburg, MS, who became one of the University of Southern Mississippi’s most celebrated benefactors. In 1995, she arranged for $150,000 of her savi... (en.wikipedia.org)
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Original Title: TIL about Oseola McCarty, a washerwoman from Hattiesburg, MS, who became one of the University of Southern Mississippi’s most celebrated benefactors. In 1995, she arranged for $150,000 of her savings to fund scholarships for students in financial need, a surprising amount given her modest earnings.

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