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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 20, 1924. The article is titled "Harvard Gives 1,486 Degrees" and reports on the commencement ceremony at Harvard University. Here are the key points from the article:

1. Record Number of Degrees: Harvard University conferred 1,486 degrees at its 283rd commencement, setting a record number of graduates for the institution.

2. Honorary Degrees: Several notable individuals received honorary degrees, including:

   • Robert Bridges, who was made a Doctor of Letters. He was the Poet Laureate of England.
   • Sanford, Boyden, and Mayo also received honorary awards.

3. Event Details: The commencement took place on June 19, 1924, in Cambridge. The ceremony included a procession and speeches by various dignitaries.

4. Overseas Students: The article mentions that 125 overseas students received degrees, with notable graduates including Charles Moore from Washington, Howard Millar from New York, and others from various countries.

5. Pledges and Donations: The Alumni Association pledged $599,555, and other donations were made to support the university's programs and facilities.

6. Additional Honorary Degrees: Other recipients of honorary degrees included Edward Perry Warren, Roland W. Boyden, and William L. Wrenn.

The article provides a snapshot of a significant event in Harvard's history, highlighting the achievements of its graduates and the contributions of its donors.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, dated June 20, 1924. The clipping is titled "Harvard Gives 1,486 Degrees," and it reports on Harvard University's 283rd Commencement.

Key points from the article include:

1. Record-Breaking Commencement: Harvard University conferred 1,486 degrees, the largest number in its history.
2. Honored Individuals: Several notable individuals were honored with honorary degrees:
   • Robert Bridges, a poet, received a Doctor of Letters.
   • Edward Terry Sanford, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, received a Doctor of Laws.
   • Roland W. Bosworth, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and former chairman of the U.S. Tariff Commission, received an honorary degree.
   • Several other individuals, including Edward Harkness and Charles Homer Haskins, were also honored with various degrees.
3. Alumni Association: The Alumni Association elected new directors, including Charles Moore, Howard Elliott, George W. Pierce, and others.
4. Fundraising: The alumni meeting raised $289,595 for the National Service of Harvard University, which includes various departments such as chemistry, physics, and fine arts.
5. Donations: Specific donations are mentioned, including $50,000 from an anonymous donor to the Fogg Museum, $50,000 from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, and several other significant contributions.

The clipping also includes pricing information for the clippings, ranging from $95 for 1000 clippings to $5 for 100 clippings. The document appears to be a physical clipping from a larger collection, as evidenced by the worn edges and the handwritten notes.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York American dated June 20, 1924. The headline reads "Harvard Gives 1,486 Degrees," indicating that Harvard University conferred the largest number of degrees in its history at its 283rd commencement.

Key points from the clipping include:

1. Graduation Record: Harvard awarded 1,486 degrees, the highest in its history.

2. Honorary Degrees:

   • Poet Bridges were honored with honorary degrees.
   • Notable individuals receiving honorary degrees include:
     • Sanford Boyden, who received a Doctor of Letters.
     • Robert Bridges, former laureate of England, also received a Doctor of Letters.
     • Edward Terrell Sanford, an associate justice of the Supreme Court, received a Doctor of Laws.
     • Roland W. Morse, former commissioner of the U.S. Customs, received a Doctor of Laws.
     • Others include William M. Rice, former dean of the graduate school at Princeton; Charles Homer Hdskins, former dean of graduate school at Harvard; Edmund Beecher Wilson, and other notable figures.

3. New Overseers:

   • The election of new overseers was detailed, listing names such as Charles Moore, Washington D.C., Howard Elliott, New York, Edward Sanford, and others.

4. Alumni Association:

   • The Alumni Association’s election and contributions are mentioned, including a pledge of $99,695.

5. Fundraising:

   • Various donations were noted, including $500,000 from the Fogg Museum, $500,000 from the Harvard Club, and smaller contributions from different individuals and organizations.

The clipping also includes a note from the Argus Presselipping Bureau, listing prices for different quantities of clippings.

The image shows a yellowed, clipped newspaper article from the "New York American," dated June 20, 1924. The headline reads "HARVARD GIVES 1,486 DEGREES." The subhead specifies that this was the record number of degrees conferred at Harvard's 283rd commencement.

Key points mentioned in the article:

• Harvard University conferred 1,486 degrees, the largest number in its history.
• Notable honorary degrees (Doctor of Letters) were awarded to figures such as Robert Bridges, Charles William Eliot, and others.
• The commencement marked an unprecedented number of graduates.

The article also includes a list of recipients of honorary degrees and their affiliations, such as:

• Robert Bridges, poet laureate of England
• Edward T. Sanford, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
• Roland W. Boyd, former dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration

Additionally, the clipping is marked with a stamp from the "Argus Press Clipping Bureau" located at 352 Third Ave, New York, which also provides rates for clippings. The article has been pasted on a larger sheet of paper, and there is a partial view of another article about the Fogg Museum on the bottom right.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Argus Press Clipping Bureau. The headline reads "Harvard Gives 1,488 Degrees," and the article is from the New York American dated June 20, 1924.

Summary of the Article:

Headline:

• Harvard University awarded a record number of degrees at its 283rd commencement.

Sub-Headline:

• Poet Robert Bridges was honored.

Content:

• Harvard University held its two hundred and eighty-third commencement on June 19, awarding 1,488 degrees, which is noted as the largest number in its history.
• Several distinguished men received honorary degrees.
• The election of new overseers was also announced, including Charles Moore, Washington D.C.; George W. Wickersham, New York; Roland W. Boyden, Boston; Judge Julian W. Mack, New York; Robert Walcott, Boston; and Roger Ernst, New York.

Honorary Degrees:

• Doctor of Letters (Litt.D.): Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate of England.
• Doctor of Laws (LL.D.): Edward Terry Sanford, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court; Roland W. Boyden, unidentified observer with Reparations Commission; Owen D. Young, Chairman of General Electric.
• Doctor of Science (Sc.D.): Edmund Beecher Wilson, Columbia University Zoologist.
• Other honorary degrees were given to:
  • John D. Rockefeller Jr., philanthropist.
  • Henry Fairfield Osborn, president of the American Museum of Natural History.
  • Edward Capps, professor of classics at Princeton.
  • Charles Homer Haskins, former dean of graduate school of arts and sciences at Harvard.
  • William M. Jardine, Secretary of Agriculture.
  • George E. Vincent, Rockefeller Foundation.
  • George S. A. Gerrit Smith Miller, National Museum at Washington.
  • Andrew J. Ritchie, unspecified.

Alumni Association:

• The Alumni Association elected directors: Roswell P. Angier, Edward A. McCreary, and John H. H. McNamee, among others.
• A resolution was passed to create a committee for the expansion of the National Service for the Alumni Bureau, with Bishop William Lawrence named as the chairman.

Financial Pledge:

• Quincy Bent pledged $100,000 on behalf of an anonymous member of the Visiting Committee of the University for unspecified purposes.

This article captures a significant academic event at Harvard University, highlighting the number of degrees conferred, the prominent individuals honored, and the decisions made by the Alumni Association.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the New York American, dated June 20, 1924. The headline of the clipping reads "Harvard Gives 1,486 Degrees," indicating that Harvard University conferred 1,486 degrees during its 283rd commencement ceremony.

Key points from the clipping include:

1. Graduation Record: This commencement ceremony was the largest in Harvard's history at the time, with 1,486 degrees awarded.

2. Honorary Degrees: Several individuals received honorary degrees:

   • Robert Bridges, a poet, was made a Doctor of Letters.
   • Edward Terry Sanford, an associate justice of the Supreme Court, received a Doctor of Laws.
   • Roland W. Boyden, Beverly, Massachusetts, received a Doctor of Laws.
   • William James Mayo, Rochester, Minnesota, received a Doctor of Laws.
   • Charles Homer Haskins, former dean of the graduate school of arts and sciences at Harvard, received a Doctor of Letters.
   • Edward Wilson, Columbia University professor, received a Doctor of Science.
   • William Morris Hunt, former professor at Harvard, received a Doctor of Letters.
   • Other recipients included William Lyon Phelps, Gerrit Smith Miller, and Andrew J. Ritchie.

3. Financial Pledges and Donations:

   • The Harvard Alumni Association pledged $5,289,695 for the expansion of the National Service of Harvard University.
   • Various significant donations were listed, including:
     • $500,000 from John D. Rockefeller Jr. for the Fogg Museum.
     • $350,000 from Paul C. Keith for a chemistry laboratory.
     • $300,000 from Edward Mallinckrodt for a medical school building.
     • $300,000 from the General Education Board.
     • $100,000 from an anonymous donor for the Harvard School of Public Health.

The clipping also mentions the election of new overseers and the significant financial contributions made towards various departments and facilities at Harvard.

The image shows a clipped newspaper article from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, dated 20 June 1924, from the New York American. The headline reads "Harvard Gives 1,486 Degrees." It reports on Harvard University's 283rd commencement where a record number of degrees were conferred, including honorary degrees.

Key points in the article:

• Harvard University awarded a record 1,486 degrees at its two hundred and eighty-third commencement.
• Poet Robert Bridges was honored and made Doctor of Letters.
• Other notable honorary degree recipients included Sanford, Boyden, and Mayo.
• The article mentions several important figures associated with Harvard, donors, and distinguished men who received honorary degrees.
• The text lists donors and their contributions, such as chemistry benefactor Paul C. Keith and funding for the Fine Arts from anonymous donors.
• It also highlights other honored individuals, such as Edward Terry Sanford, Roland W. Boyden, Edmund Beecher Wilson, and William J. Mayo.

The clipping is yellowed with age and shows some creases and slight tears, typical of an old newspaper clipping. The text is dense and typed in a traditional newspaper font. The article is fragmented but generally legible.

This image shows an aged newspaper clipping, with a somewhat torn and frayed top edge, against a neutral gray background. The newspaper is from the "New York American" dated June 20, 1924, and the main headline reads "HARVARD GIVES 1,486 DEGREES." Below this headline, subheadings include information about the university graduates, a record number at the 283rd commencement, and mentions of individuals honored, including Poet Bridges. The article text is partially visible but hard to read due to the size and quality. The top of the clipping also has a label that says "From Angus Presseclipping Bureau, 363 Third Ave., New York" and lists some telephone numbers and pricing for clippings. The article appears to recap events and honorees related to Harvard University's commencement ceremonies.

The image displays a newspaper clipping with soft sepia tones, indicating that it is aged and possibly from the early 20th century. At the top, there is a header from a press clipping bureau, "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" with an address "263 Third Ave., New York," detailing the costs for clipping services. Below the header, the date "20 June 1924" is printed, along with the name "New York American," indicating the source and date of publication.

The main headline reads "Harvard Gives 1,486 Degrees," followed by sub-headlines and text that provides details about Harvard University's 283rd commencement ceremony on June 19, 1924. It mentions the record number of degrees awarded and lists some notable honorary degree recipients, including poet bridges honored. Specific names such as Robert Bridges, Sanford, Boyden, and Mayo are mentioned as honorary awardees.

The article includes additional details about awards, achievements, and individuals involved in the ceremony, such as the appointment of various alumni to elected positions and references to monetary pledges from notable figures like John D. Rockefeller Jr.

The clipping is long and narrow, and appears to have been folded and slightly worn over time.

The image shows a historical newspaper clipping from the New York American dated June 20, 1924. The headline prominently announces: "HARVARD GIVES 1,486 DEGREES", indicating that Harvard University awarded 1,486 degrees at its 283rd commencement. The article is titled "University Graduates Record Number at Its 283d Commencement" and highlights several key points:

Main Content:

1. Commencement Details:

   • The event took place on June 19, 1924, at Harvard University.
   • It marked the 283rd commencement and was the largest in the university's history, with 1,486 degrees conferred.

2. Honorary Degrees:

   • The university awarded honorary degrees to several distinguished individuals, including:
     • Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate of England, who received a Doctor of Letters.
     • Edward Terry Sanford, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, who received a Doctor of Laws.
     • Other honorees included Edward H. Haskell, Roland W. Boyden, William L. Miller, and Andrew J. Ritchie.

3. Alumni Pledges:

   • The article mentions that the Alumni Association elected new directors, including George R. Arthur, Edward M. Angier, and George R. Arthur.
   • The alumni pledged support for the university, with contributions totaling $2,855,000, including:
     • $600,000 from the Fogg Museum.
     • $500,000 from John D. Rockefeller Jr.
     • $500,000 from Paul C. Keith.
     • $500,000 from the General Education Board.
     • $500,000 from an anonymous member of the Visiting Committee of the University.

Design and Layout:

• The clipping is typed and formatted in a newspaper style, with clear headings and subheadings.
• The top of the clipping includes the header of the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York, along with pricing details for purchasing clippings.
• The article is neatly arranged, with columns of text and a structured layout typical of early 20th-century newspapers.

Contextual Elements:

• The article reflects the significance of the event, emphasizing the record number of degrees awarded and the prestigious nature of the honorary degrees.
• The mention of substantial financial contributions highlights the support and investment in Harvard University during this period.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in Harvard University's history, showcasing its academic achievements and the financial and intellectual contributions of its alumni and benefactors.