Analysis of the year's biggest philanthropists.

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• The Slate 60 Quarterly Update 
  Ann Castle Nov. 8, 1998
  
• The Slate 60 The 60 largest American charitable contributions for the first half (January through June) of 1998.
  Ann Castle July 24, 1998
  
• The largest American charitable contributions of 1997 and early 1998. Introduction
  Jodie T. Allen Feb. 22, 1998
  
• Early 1998 Gifts 
  Ann Castle Feb. 22, 1998
  
• The 1997 Slate 60 The 60 largest American charitable contributions of 1997. 
  Ann Castle Feb. 22, 1998
  
• Honorable Mentions 211 other known gifts of more than $1 million in 1997 
  Ann Castle Feb. 22, 1998
  
• Anonymous Gifts From Individuals, 1997 $10 million and above.
  Ann Castle Feb. 22, 1998