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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," which contains obituaries and other information about Harvard alumni. The page is numbered 412 and includes several obituaries:

  1. Jesse Maxwell Overton ('96)

    • Died December 16, 1922, in Nashville, Tennessee.
    • Organized the Alabama Fuel & Iron Company and later the Bon Air Coal Company.
    • Known for breeding Jersey cattle and being a trustee of Vanderbilt University.
    • Married Miss Sallie G. Williams; survived by his wife and two sons.
  2. Charles Wesley Williams, LL.B. ('96)

    • Died December 22, 1922, in San Francisco, California.
    • Practiced law in San Francisco and was a member of various legal associations.
    • Married Miss Pearl E. Ford in 1897; survived by his wife and two sons.
  3. Edward Parker Saltonstall, LL.B. ('97)

    • Died December 21, 1922, in Newton, Massachusetts.
    • District Attorney of Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Suffered from influenza and pneumonia.
    • Married Miss Elizabeth B. Duncan in 1917; survived by his wife and three children.
  4. Thomas Lemuel Small ('00)

    • Died December 14, 1922, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
    • Editor of the "State Times" and "Morning Advocate."
    • Married Miss Mary Elizabeth Huey in 1902; survived by his wife and three children.

The page also includes information about the publication and officers of the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Bulletin, Inc., listing names and positions of various individuals involved in the publication and management.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically a page from the 1922 issue. The page contains obituaries and biographical notes of several notable Harvard alumni who passed away in 1922.

  1. Jesse Maxwell Overton:

    • Died in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 6, 1922.
    • He was a prominent figure in the Nashville business community, particularly in the coal and fuel industries. He was the first president and later retained his position until his death with the Bon Air Fuel Company, merging later with Buffalo Iron Company.
    • He was also a graduate of Yale, serving in the Marine Corps during World War I, and was a director of several other organizations.
  2. Charles Wesley Willard:

    • Died at San Francisco, California, on December 7, 1922.
    • He graduated from Belmont School and studied law at San José and San Francisco. He practiced law and was a partner at McCullough, Olney, and Willard.
  3. Enocott Peabody Saltonstall:

    • Died at Newton, Massachusetts, on December 19, 1922.
    • He was a prominent lawyer and served as the District Attorney of Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was also a director of various corporations and a member of the Board of Aldermen.
  4. Thomas Lambert Small:

    • Died at Boston, Massachusetts, on December 14, 1922.
    • He was a prominent lawyer and a graduate of Harvard Law School. He was noted for his contributions to the Boston Bar Association and was also a director of the American Unitarist Association.
  5. Charles Andrews Huston:

    • Died at Stanford University, California, on July 19, 1922.
    • He was a professor at Stanford University, known for his work in law.

The page also includes information about the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, including the publication details, subscription information, and lists of officers and directors of the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Alumni Bulletin Inc.

Additionally, the bulletin's publication office is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the editorial office is at Harvard University. The subscription details specify the cost and method of payment for the annual subscription. The officers and directors of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin are listed, along with their roles and affiliations.

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The image depicts a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 412. The content includes a list of recent deaths among Harvard alumni. The following obituaries are detailed:

  1. Jesse Maxwell Overton (AB 1891) - Died at Nashville, Tenn., on December 16, 1922, from injuries in a collision. He was a prominent figure in the Alabama Fuel & Iron Co. and various other organizations.

  2. Charles Wesley Willard (LLB 1896) - Died at San Francisco, Calif., on December 7, 1922. He was a prominent lawyer and member of several legal associations.

  3. Enosott Peabody Saltonstall (LLB 1904) - Died at Newton, Mass., on December 19, 1922. He was the District Attorney of Middlesex County, Mass.

  4. Thomas Lambert Small (LLB 1901) - Died at Boston, Mass., on December 14, 1922. He was a prominent lawyer and member of the Boston Bar Association.

  5. Charles Andrews Huston (AB 1893, LLB 1896) - Died at Stanford University, Calif., on July 19, 1922. He was a law professor at Stanford University.

The page also includes information about the publication of the bulletin, such as the address for subscriptions and the editorial office. The officers and directors of the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Bulletin, Inc. are listed at the bottom of the page.

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The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated March 14, 1922. The page contains several obituaries and announcements related to Harvard alumni, along with some administrative details of the Harvard Alumni Association.

Obituaries and Announcements:

  1. Jesse Maxwell Overton (186-?):

    • Died at Nashua, Tenn., on December 16, 1922.
    • His death was due to injuries from a car accident where he was struck by a street car.
    • He was a prominent citizen of Nashville and a leading organizer of the Alabama Fuel & Iron Co.
    • Overton was a member of the Bon Air Coal Co. and later merged it with the Buffalo Iron Co. to form the Bon Air Coal & Iron Co.
    • He was a breeder of Berkshire pigs and Jersey cattle.
    • He served as the director of the Fourth and First National Bank, vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce, and president of the State and National Forestry Associations.
  2. Charles Wesley Willard (’91):

    • Died at San Francisco, Calif., on December 7, 1922.
    • He was a member of the California class of 1897 and was prominent in the newspaper field.
    • Married Julia Frances Reid in 1897.
  3. Richard Peabody Saltonstall (LL.B. ’94):

    • Died at Newton, Mass., on December 19, 1922.
    • He had been appointed Assistant Attorney of Middlesex County by Governor Cox in October 1921.

Harvard Alumni Association Information:

  • Publication Notice:

    • The Harvard Bulletin is published weekly by the Harvard Alumni Association from October to July.
    • The editorial office is located at 18 Holyoke House, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Subscription rates and details for advertising are provided.
  • Officers and Directors of the Harvard Bulletin, Inc.:

    • President: Henry M. Williams, ’89
    • Vice-President: M. A. DeWolfe Howe, ’92
    • Treasurer: John D. Merrill, ’95
    • Other directors include William T. Reid, Jr., J. W. D. Seymour, and Charles Jackson.
  • Officers and Directors of the Harvard Alumni Association:

    • President: Robert Grant, ’73
    • Vice-President: George D. Watrous, ’78
    • Secretary: William B. Rice, ’90
    • Treasurer: Edward H. Brinley, ’05
    • Various other directors are listed from different classes and locations.

The page also includes a brief mention of the "Martial de l'Art" and a loan of a painting by Sir Joseph Duveen, highlighting the cultural aspects of Harvard’s community.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically from Volume 19, dated December 1922. The page contains obituaries of several Harvard alumni who have passed away, along with information about the Harvard Alumni Bulletin itself.

Obituaries:

  1. Jesse Maxwell Overton ('86)

    • Died in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 6, 1922.
    • Involved in automobile accident.
    • Known for organizing Bon Air Coal Co. and Buffalo Iron Co.
    • Former president of Alabama Fuel & Iron Co.
    • Served as a director of Vanderbilt University, Fourth and First National Bank, and various other organizations.
    • Son: John Overton, Yale graduate and Marine Corps lieutenant.
    • Married to Miss Sallie G. Williams of Nashville.
  2. Charles Wesley Willard ('91)

    • Died at San Francisco, California, on December 7, 1922.
    • Prominent surgeon and professor at Stanford University.
    • Married to Miss Julia F. Reid.
  3. Enoscut Peabody Saltonsall ('94)

    • Died in Newton, Massachusetts, on December 19, 1922.
    • Former District Attorney of Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Former partner in the law firm of Saltonstall & Saltonstall.
    • Married to Miss Elizabeth B. Dupee.
    • Survived by three children: Elizabeth, Edward, and Florence.
  4. Thomas Lambert Small ('10)

    • Died at Boston, Massachusetts, on December 14, 1922.
    • Former President of the Boston Bar Association.
    • Former President of the Boston School Committee.
    • Married to Miss Mary E. P. Saltonsall.
    • Survived by one daughter.
  5. Charles Andrews Huston ('13)

    • Died at Stanford University, California, on July 19, 1922.
    • Dean of the Law School at Stanford University.
    • Former Professor of Law at Leland Stanford Jr. University.

Harvard Alumni Bulletin Information:

  • Editor: John D. Merrill ('99)
  • Advertising Manager: R. W. Harwood ('20)
  • Published weekly during the college year (October to July) by the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Inc.
  • Headquarters: 231 Brattle Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Post Office Address: Box 38, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Annual Subscription: $2 for domestic, $2.50 for foreign.
  • Remittance: Should be made by registered letter, check, or postal money order to the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Inc.

Officers and Directors:

  • Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Inc.:

    • President: Henry M. Williams ('85)
    • Vice-President: William T. Reid ('01)
    • Treasurer: J. W. D. Seymour ('17)
    • Directors: M. A. DeWolf Howe ('87), John D. Merrill ('99), Charles Jackson ('08), John W. Hallowell ('01), Robert P. Duncan ('12)
  • Harvard Alumni Association:

    • President: Robert Grant ('73)
    • Vice-President: George D. Markham ('91)
    • Treasurer: William H. Welch ('90)
    • Secretary: J. L. Lowes, Ph.D. ('01)
    • Directors: Includes names like Cameron Forbes ('92), William C. Endicott ('79), and others from various years and professions.

Additional Details:

  • The Harvard Alumni Bulletin is a publication aimed at keeping alumni informed and connected.
  • The page includes a list of officers and directors for both the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Inc. and the Harvard Alumni Association.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically Volume 86, which includes obituaries and other information about alumni.

Here are some key details from the page:

  1. Obituaries:

    • Jesse Maxwell Overton: Died in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 16, 1922. He was a prominent figure in the Alabama Fuel & Iron Co., Bon Air Coal Co., and other companies. He also served in the military and was involved in various civic organizations.
    • Charles Wesley Willard: Died at San Francisco, California, on December 7, 1922. He was a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and practiced law in San Francisco.
    • Albert P. Reid: Died at Belmont, California, on December 19, 1922. He was a member of the firm McCutcheon, Olney & Willard in San Francisco and was also a director of the Belmont School.
    • Thomas Lambert Small: Died at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on December 14, 1922. He was a graduate of the University of Chicago and was involved in legal practice and civic affairs.
    • Charles Andrews Houston: Died at Stanford University, California, on July 19, 1922. He was a professor of law at the Stanford Law School.
  2. Publication Details:

    • The Harvard Alumni Bulletin is published weekly during the college year (from October to July).
    • The editorial office is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Subscription information is provided, including rates for domestic and foreign subscriptions, and instructions for remittances.
  3. Officers and Directors:

    • Officers and Directors of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Inc.: Includes the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and other directors.
      • Henry M. Williams, '85, President
      • William T. Reid, '01, Vice-President
      • J. W. D. Seymour, '17, Secretary
      • M. A. DeWolf Howe, '87, Treasurer
      • John D. Merrill, '89, Editor
    • Officers and Directors of the Harvard Alumni Association: Includes individuals such as Robert G. Carter, '94, LL.B., '97, and others with their respective roles and graduation years.

The page also provides detailed contact information for the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Inc., including addresses for the offices in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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This image displays a page from a publication, specifically the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin". The page number at the top is 412, and it contains obituaries of several alumni, providing their names, graduation years, dates of death, and brief accounts of their lives and achievements.

The names listed include Jesse Maxwell Overton (class of 1906), who passed away in 1922 due to injuries from an automobile accident. It discusses his various business and civic involvements. The same section mentions Charles Wesley Starbird (LL.B. California, 1896) who passed away in San Francisco in December 1922. Another individual noted is Endicott Peabody Saltonstall (LL.B 1912), who also passed away in December 1922. The obituaries provide context on their career accomplishments and other contributions.

At the bottom of the page, there is information about the Harvard Alumni Bulletin itself. The publication office was at 50 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and it was edited by John P. Merrill, '89, Editor. It lists the officers and directors of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, including Henry M. Williams, '85, President, and other individuals in various roles. The right-hand side lists officers and directors of the Harvard Alumni Association.

The text style, quality of the paper, and typeset suggest this document is quite old, possibly from the early 20th century, which matches the reported dates of death. The bulletin is a historical document reflecting the activities and notices of the Harvard alumni community during the indicated period.

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The image is of a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated December 1922. The page contains biographical entries for several alumni who have passed away. The text is printed in black ink on aged, yellowed paper, typical of old documents. The entries include the names, birth and death dates, and brief summaries of the lives and achievements of the alumni.

At the top of the page, there is a header that reads "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." Below this, there are multiple biographical entries, each starting with the name of the deceased followed by their birth and death dates. The entries provide details about their careers, educational backgrounds, and sometimes personal lives.

The page also includes a table of contents or index at the bottom, listing the names of the alumni featured in the issue, along with their class years. The text is organized in a structured format, with each entry neatly aligned and easy to read.

The paper appears to be brittle and fragile, typical of old documents, and shows signs of wear and aging. The image captures a historical document, providing a glimpse into the lives of Harvard alumni from the early 20th century.

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated from the early 20th century. The page is numbered 412 and appears to be part of a newsletter or bulletin intended for Harvard University alumni. The content is formatted in a traditional newspaper or magazine style, with dense, justified text and a structured layout.

Key Features of the Image:

  1. Header:

    • At the top of the page, the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" is prominently displayed in bold, capitalized letters. This indicates the publication's purpose: to communicate news, updates, and obituaries to Harvard alumni.
  2. Content:

    • The main body of the page contains obituaries of several Harvard alumni. Each obituary is labeled with the alumnus's name, class year, and details about their life and death.
    • The obituaries are written in a formal, respectful tone, typical of alumni bulletins or memorial publications.
    • The text includes details such as:
      • Names and class years of the deceased.
      • Dates and locations of death.
      • Professional and personal achievements.
      • Family information (e.g., spouses, children).
      • Causes of death, where applicable.
    • Examples of entries include:
      • Jesse Maxwell Overton ('86), who died in Nashville, Tenn., after being struck by a streetcar.
      • Charles Wesley Willard ('96), who died in San Francisco, Calif., after a prolonged illness.
      • Thomas Lambert Small ('10), who died in Baton Rouge, La., after a brief illness.
  3. Footer:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is additional information about the Harvard Alumni Association:
      • The Editor is listed as John D. Merrill ('90).
      • The Publisher is identified as R. W. Harwood ('10), with an address provided: PUBLISHING OFFICE, MASSACHUSETTS HALL, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
      • Subscription details are included, such as the cost (44 cents per year) and instructions for renewal or discontinuation.
      • A list of Officers and Directors of the Harvard Alumni Association is provided, including names, class years, and positions.
  4. Layout and Design:

    • The page uses a clean, structured layout with clear headings and subheadings.
    • The text is typeset in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century printing.
    • There are no illustrations, graphics, or photographs; the focus is entirely on textual content.
  5. Contextual Clues:

    • The publication date and style suggest it is from the early 1920s, based on the language, formatting, and references to events and individuals from that era.
    • The inclusion of detailed obituaries reflects the tradition of alumni bulletins to honor deceased members of the Harvard community.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, a formal publication designed to inform Harvard alumni about the lives and deaths of their peers. The page features obituaries of several alumni, written in a respectful and detailed manner, along with administrative information about the bulletin’s publication and the Harvard Alumni Association. The layout is clean and structured, emphasizing textual content over visual elements.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, a publication likely intended for alumni of Harvard University. The page is from an issue published in the early 20th century, as indicated by the style of the typeface and the content.

The page is divided into two main sections. The top section contains a list of obituaries of Harvard alumni, detailing their lives, careers, and the circumstances of their deaths. The names of the deceased are listed in a column format, with brief biographical information provided for each individual. The obituaries mention their graduation years, professional achievements, and personal details.

The bottom section of the page includes administrative information about the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. It lists the officers and directors of the Harvard Bulletin, Inc., along with their roles and contact information. There is also a note about the publication's subscription details, including the cost and the necessity of remitting the subscription fee annually to ensure continued delivery.

The page is printed on aged paper, suggesting it is from an older publication. The text is in black ink, and the layout is straightforward, with clear headings and subheadings to differentiate between the obituaries and the administrative information.

In summary, the image represents a historical document from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, providing a snapshot of the lives of Harvard alumni who have passed away, along with administrative details about the publication itself.