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This image is a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated Saturday, April 2, 1921, Volume XVI, Number 28. It features a calendar listing various events and lectures scheduled for the week of April 3 to April 7, 1921. The events include:

• Morning service on April 3 at Appleton Chapel.
• Lectures and conferences on engineering, physical sciences, literature, and history.
• A symphony orchestra concert on April 7 featuring Antonio Gerardi, a violinist.

The page is marked with a red bookmark, and there are some stains and discoloration, indicating age. The events are categorized and the lecture times and locations are specified. The page also notes which events are open to the public.

This image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," Volume XVI, Number 28, dated Saturday, April 2, 1921. The page is a calendar listing events for the week of April 3 to April 7, 1921. The events include various lectures, meetings, and performances.

• Sunday, April 3: A morning service with The Rev. Harry E. Fosdick at Appleton Chapel, with seats in the North Gallery open to the public.
• Monday, April 4: A Faculty of the Engineering School meeting, a Physical Colloquium on "The Design of Air Liquefiers," and a lecture on "The Origin of the Covenant of the League" by Mr. Hamilton Holt.
• Tuesday, April 5: A Physical Conference on "Metallography" by Professor Sauveur.
• Wednesday, April 6: A Romance Seminary meeting, a Graduate School of Education commemoration of Comenius, a Harvard Union lecture on "Modern American Fiction" by Mr. Joseph C. Lincoln, and a lecture on "Medieval Script" by Professor E. K. Rand.
• Thursday, April 7: The last day for receiving names of competitors for the Boylston Prizes for Elocution and the Lee Wade Prize, and a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert featuring Antonio Gerardi as soloist.

The page has a yellowed appearance, indicating its age, and is bound in a book with a maroon cover. There are some handwritten notes and markings on the page.

This image displays an open, aged book or bound volume, revealing a single page from the Harvard University Gazette.

The page is dated Saturday, April 2, 1921, and is identified as Volume XVI, Number 28. The primary content is a Calendar of events scheduled at Harvard University for the week beginning Sunday, April 3, 1921.

The page is structured as a daily schedule, listing events by day from Sunday, April 3, through Thursday, April 7. It includes a mix of academic lectures, seminars, conferences, and public performances, with specific times and locations noted for each. Notable events include:

• Sunday, April 3: A morning service by Rev. Harry E. Fosdick at Appleton Chapel.
• Monday, April 4: A Physical Colloquium on “The Design of Air Liquefiers” and a lecture by Hamilton Holt on “The Origin of the Covenant of the League” at Harvard Union.
• Tuesday, April 5: A Physical Conference on “Metallography” in the Jefferson Physical Laboratory.
• Wednesday, April 6: A Romance Seminar, a meeting to commemorate Comenius at the Graduate School of Education, and a Harvard Union lecture by novelist Joseph C. Lincoln.
• Thursday, April 7: A lecture on “Medieval Script” by Professor E. K. Rand and a Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sanders Theatre featuring violinist Antonio Garardi.

The page features a distinct typographic layout:

• The title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" is printed in a large, bold, black, capitalized serif font at the top.
• The "CALENDAR" section heading is in a smaller, capitalized serif font.
• The body of the text uses a standard serif font.
• Asterisks (*) and daggers (†) are used as footnotes to denote events open to "Members of the University" or "Open to the Public," respectively.

Visually, the paper is yellowed and brittle with age, showing signs of wear at the edges and corners. The top of the page has a slightly discolored, tan rectangular area, possibly from previous mounting or glue. The page is bound in a volume with a maroon, textured cloth cover visible on the left side. Handwritten in pencil in the top right margin of the page is the number "19".

Overall, the image provides a historical snapshot of the academic and cultural life at Harvard University in early April 1921.

An old book is open to a page with a brown paper stuck on it. The brown paper has some text written on it. The text is in black font and reads "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE." Below that, there is some more text that reads "VOLUME XVI," "SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1921," and "NUMBER 28." Below that, there is a text that reads "CALENDAR." Below that, there is some more text that reads "MORNING SERVICE," "THE REV. HENRY E. FOSDICE," "PROFESSOR OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY AT UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY," "NEW YORK, N.Y.," "APPLETON CHAPEL," "11 AM," and "SEATED IN THE NORTH GALLERY ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC."

An open book titled "Harvard University Gazette" is placed on a gray surface. The book has a brown cover with a red border on the edges. The cover page has the title "Harvard University Gazette" written in bold letters. Below the title, there is a date "Saturday, April 2, 1921" and "Number 28" written in smaller font. The book is filled with text and seems to be a collection of announcements and schedules.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically Volume XVI, Number 28, dated Saturday, April 2, 1921. The page is titled "CALENDAR" and lists various academic, cultural, and university events scheduled for the week of Sunday, April 3, to Thursday, April 7, 1921.

Key Details:

Layout and Design:

• The page has a classic, formal layout typical of early 20th-century university publications.
• The header prominently displays the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" in bold, centered text.
• The volume and issue number (Volume XVI, Number 28) and the publication date (Saturday, April 2, 1921) are clearly indicated at the top.

Content:

The calendar is organized by day of the week, with each day listing specific events, lectures, and activities:

1. Sunday, April 3:

   • Morning Service: A religious service led by The Rev. Harry E. Fosdick, Professor of Practical Theology at Union Theological Seminary, New York, at 11 A.M. in Appleton Chapel, Union Hall. Seats in the North Gallery are open to the public.

2. Monday, April 4:

   • Faculty of the Engineering School: A meeting in the Faculty Room, University Hall, at 4 P.M.
   • Physical Colloquium: A lecture titled "The Design of Air Liquefiers" by Mr. R. V. Kleinschmidt, Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3, 3 P.M.
   • Lecture: "The Origin of the Covenant of the Harvard Union" by Mr. Hamilton Holt, Editor of The Independent, in the Living Room of the Harvard Union, 8 P.M. This lecture is under the auspices of the Woodrow Wilson Club of Harvard University.

3. Tuesday, April 5:

   • Physical Conference: A session on "Metallography" by Professor Sauveur, Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3, 3 P.M.

4. Wednesday, April 6:

   • Romance Seminar: A meeting in Widener Y, 3:30 P.M.
   • Graduate School of Education: A lecture to commemorate the life and work of Comenius, with brief addresses by Professor Arthur W. Norton and Mr. John Hornerick, Lawrence 3, 8 P.M.
   • Harvard Union Lecture: "Modern American Fiction" by Mr. Joseph C. Linn, a Colonnial American Novelist and Short Story Writer, in the Living Room, Harvard Union, 8 P.M. Open only to members of the Union.

5. Thursday, April 7:

   • Last day for receiving names of competitors for the Boylston Prizes for Elocution and the Lowell Prize.
   • Lecture: "The Vale Script" (Illustrated) by Professor E. K. Rand, in Room 4 of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
   • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert: A program featuring works by Mendelssohn, Lalo, and Vassele, with Antonio Gerardi as the violinist, at Sanders Theatre, 8 P.M. Open to members of the University.

Additional Notes:

• The page includes a note at the bottom indicating that the Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert is open to members of the University.
• The text is printed in a clear, formal font, typical of official university communications of the era.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a snapshot of academic and cultural life at Harvard University in the early 20th century, showcasing a diverse range of intellectual and artistic events, including lectures, seminars, concerts, and religious services. The structured format and formal tone reflect the institutional traditions and priorities of the time.

The image shows a scanned page of an old document titled "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE." The volume is specified as XVI, with the issue dated Saturday, April 2, 1921, marked as Number 28.

The bulk of the page is taken up by a calendar of events that includes listings for various days, describing lectures, services, meetings, and performances affiliated with Harvard University. For instance, the calendar lists a "Morning Service" by The Rev. Harry E. Fosdick for Sunday, April 3rd, and a "Physical Colloquium" concerning "The Design of Air Liquefiers" on Monday, April 4th. There is also mention of a "Lecture" on "Medieval Spirit" illustrated by Professor E. K. Rand on Thursday, April 7th. Another event on the same day is a "Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert."

The bottom of the page indicates that some events are open only to "Members of the University," while others are marked as open to the public. The page has visible signs of age, such as discoloration and frayed edges, underscoring its historical nature. The page number '19' is handwritten at the top right corner, and there is a red vertical line marking the left margin of the text. The binding is visible on the left, suggesting this page is part of a bound volume of papers or a booklet.

This image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, April 2, 1921 (Volume XVI, Number 28). It includes a calendar of events scheduled for the upcoming days. The title "Harvard University Gazette" is printed in bold letters at the top. Below the title, the date and issue number are displayed.

The calendar provides details about lectures, services, concerts, seminars, and meetings that were planned from Sunday, April 3, to Thursday, April 7. Each event is described with its title, speaker or host, location (e.g., Appleton Chapel, Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Harvard Union, Sanders Theatre), and time. Specific topics include theology, air liquefiers, metal processing, modern American fiction, and medieval script. Some events are noted to be open to the public, while others are exclusively for members of the institution.

The page is slightly yellowed with age, with visible creases and wear at the edges. It is bound in what appears to be a hardcover book.

The image shows an old page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically Volume XVI, Number 28, dated Saturday, April 2, 1921. The page features a calendar of events from Sunday, April 3 to Thursday, April 7, 1921.

Events listed include:

• Sunday, April 3: Morning Service led by the Rev. Harry E. Fosdick at Union Theological Seminary, New York, N.Y., in Appleton Chapel at 11 A.M. The seats in the North Gallery are open to the public.

• Monday, April 4:

  • Faculty of the Engineering School meeting at 4 P.M.
  • Physical Colloquium on "The Design of Air Liquefiers" by Mr. R.V. Klein-Schmidt at Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3, 5 P.M.
  • Lecture: "The Origin of the Covenant of the League." by Mr. Hamilton Holt, Editor of The Independent, at Harvard Union Living Room, 8 P.M.

• Tuesday, April 5:

  • Physical Conference on "Metallography" by IV. Professor Sauveur at Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3, 8 P.M.

• Wednesday, April 6:

  • Romance Seminary meeting at Widener Y, 3:30 P.M.
  • Graduate School of Education meeting to commemorate the life and work of Comenius with brief addresses by Professor Hanus, Professor Arthur O. Norton, and Mr. John Hornicek at Lawrence 3, 8 P.M.
  • Harvard Union Lecture on "Modern American Fiction" by Mr. Joseph C. Lincoln at Harvard Union Living Room, 8 P.M. (Open only to members of the Union).

• Thursday, April 7:

  • Last day for receiving names of competitors for the Boylston Prizes for Elocution and the Lee Wade Prize.
  • Lecture "Medieval Script" by Professor E.K. Rand at the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert with soloist Antonio Gerardi, violinist, at Sanders Theatre, 8 P.M. Program includes works by Mendelssohn, Lalo, and Vasilenko.

The page has some discoloration, aging marks, and is affixed inside a hardcover book with a maroon cloth cover. The top of the page shows two areas with rectangular patches where perhaps sections have been glued or affixed later, or some preservation work was done. The date and volume information is clearly visible at the top below the title.