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Listen to Clifton Wharton's speech at the dedication of Wharton Center for the Performing Arts:

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Wharton with Robert Green and Other in Urban Affairs Center

Dolores and Clifton Wharton at homecoming

Wharton speaking with students on campus

Wharton at board room table

Wharton at a donor reception

Wharton Center at night

Dolores and Clifton Wharton

Wharton speaking in a classroom

Clifton and Dolores Wharton

Clofton and Dolores Wharton in front of Wharton Center

Whartons and executive directors

Wharton and children at board room table

Dolores and Clifton Wharton

Wharton sitting at desk with papers

Clifton and Dolores Wharton

Wharton with Robert Green and Other in Urban Affairs Center

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