Analysis of the year's biggest philanthropists.

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• The 1996 SLATE 60 Introduction
  Jodie T. Allen Dec. 3, 1996
  
• The 60 largest American charitable contributions of 1996. 
  Ann Castle Dec. 3, 1996
  
• The Also-Rans Other known gifts of over $1 million in 1996  
  Ann Castle Dec. 3, 1996
  
• The 1996 SLATE 60 Competitive Generosity 101 
  Jodie T. Allen Dec. 3, 1996