He gained a substantial sum in verbal pledges from a number of alumni , nine of whom would eventually contribute $100 each .
Slichter began soliciting the interest and financial support of wealthy UW - Madison alumni acquaintances in Chicago and New York .
Slichter gained a substantial sum in verbal pledges from a number of alumni , nine of whom would eventually contribute $100 each .
Slichter began soliciting the interest and financial support of wealthy UW - Madison alumni acquaintances in Chicago and New York .