Analysis of the year's biggest philanthropists.

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• Introduction by Jodie T. Allen 
  Jodie T. Allen Nov. 16, 1997
  
• The SLATE 60 Quarterly Update The 60 largest American charitable contributions for the second quarter (April to June) of 1997.
  Ann Castle Aug. 10, 1997
  
• Quarterly Update: The 60 largest American charitable contributions for the beginning of 1997. 
  Jodie T. Allen April 20, 1997
  
• Introduction The final tally of the 60 largest American charitable contributions of 1996, and the first look at 1997 giving.
  Jodie T. Allen Jan. 26, 1997
  
• The 1996 SLATE 60 The 60 largest American charitable contributions of 1996.  
  Ann Castle Jan. 26, 1997
  
• HONORABLE MENTIONS Other known gifts of over $1 million in 1996. 
  Ann Castle Jan. 26, 1997
  
• The Top 10 Anonymous Gifts of 1996   
  Ann Castle Jan. 26, 1997
  
• The Top 10 Anonymous Gifts of 1996   
  Ann Castle Jan. 26, 1997