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About a Boy

STANFORD Out Loud by STANFORD magazine

Jan 25, 201600:15:23Arts

His death broke his parents’ hearts and spawned a university. But who was Leland Stanford Jr.? Featuring the voice of Theresa Johnston, contributing writer for STANFORD magazine.

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About a Boy is an episode from STANFORD Out Loud by STANFORD magazine. His death broke his parents’ hearts and spawned a university. But who was Leland Stanford Jr.? Featuring the voice of Theresa Johnston, contributing writer for STANFORD...

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