Hi - 

I am looking for the text of the 2003 press release in which the San
Diego Symphony announced the $120-million million gift given to them
by Qualcomm founder Jacbos.

Thanks.

Hello.

The press release that you want is actually from 2002 rather than
2003.  It does not appear to be available free online.

However, you may obtain it for $2.50 from Lexis-Nexis.  Here are
instructions on how to do that:

(1) Go to this Lexis-Nexis page:  
https://web.lexis.com/LNE/ServiceSelection_en.asp

(2) Select the $2.50 per document rate. 
Click on "continue" to bring up the search page.  

(3) In the "Source" drop-down menu, select: "Global News - newswires"

(4)  In the "search terms" box, enter: diego symphony

(5)  In the "additional terms" box, enter: jacobs

(5) Press the "search" button.

(7) 29 results will be listed.  The press release that you want is result #21.

"21. PR Newswire, January 11, 2002, Friday, ENTERTAINMENT, TELEVISION,
AND CULTURE, 569 words, San Diego Symphony to Receive $100 Million
From Technology Pioneer, Philanthropist; Joan and Irwin Jacobs to
Present Donation at Special Ceremony and Performance; Largest Single
Donation Ever to a Symphony Orchestra Ensures Financial Future As a
Major Music Organization, SAN DIEGO, Jan. 11"

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I've read the complete press release, and I notice that appromixately
75% of it is excerpted (and available for free) at San Diego Metro.com
(beginning where it says "The San Diego Symphony says it will
receive..."):
http://www.sandiegometro.com/2002/jan/dailyupdt14.html

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search strategy:
lexis-nexis, newswires, "diego symphony" jacobs

I hope this helps.

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Clarification of Answer by juggler-ga on 08 Oct 2004 15:32 PDT

Sorry for that typo:

"appromixately" = "approximately"