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George Jackson, poet laureate and janitor of Leverett House for as long as the latter has been in existence, will retire at the end of this term, it has been announced by Aldrich Durant '02, Business Manager of the University.
Described by Colonel Charles F. Apted '12, as "one of the best employees I can remember," and by Kenneth Murdock '16, Master of Leverett, as "one of my oldest friends," George had little to say about himself. He considers the House Plan, which he has watched from its infancy, to have proven a success. "It brings out the best in the boys and makes them a fine, democratic group," he said, reserving particular praise for the Rabbits.
Born in Lawrence almost 66 years ago, George was trained as a mechanic. His literary talent, which became apparent early in life, was inherited from his father, George Russell Jackson, Boston newspaperman and author. A widower, Mr. Jackson will move to the home of a niece in Melrose.
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