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The image shows a page from a document titled "Harvard University Gazette," dated February 24, 1945. The document contains announcements regarding appointments and promotions at Harvard University.

Appointments

1. Museum Curator
   • George Harold Edgell: Appointed as Professor of Fine Arts from September 1, 1944.
   • Andre Morize: Appointed as Professor of French Literature from September 1, 1944.
   • Harold Dwight Cross: Appointed as Professor of Dentistry for Children from September 1, 1944.
   • Arthur Kingsley Porter: Appointed as Professor of Fine Arts from January 1, 1925.
   • Charles Burton Gulick: Appointed as Eliot Professor of Greek Literature from September 1, 1925.
   • John Adams Kingsbury: Appointed as Professor of Greek and Latin from September 1, 1944.

Four New Professors Announced by Office

• Andre Morize: Promoted to Professor of French Literature.
• George Harold Edgell: Promoted to Professor of Fine Arts.
• Charles Burton Gulick: Promoted to Eliot Professor of Greek Literature.
• John Adams Kingsbury: Promoted to Professor of Greek and Latin.

Prehistoric Finds

• Discusses the discovery of a head of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the Forum at Ostia, Italy.
• Mentions the excavation of the Temple of Zeus and other significant archaeological sites.
• Highlights the discovery of human pottery and various artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Excavation Work in Greece

• American Activities:
  • Describes the excavation work at Corinth and Argolis.
  • Mentions the discovery of ancient Greek artifacts and structures.
  • Highlights the contributions of American archaeologists and institutions.

International Press-Cutting Bureau

• Times of India (Bombay)
  • Brief mention of the International Press-Cutting Bureau.

The document provides detailed information about the academic appointments and promotions at Harvard University, along with significant archaeological discoveries and excavation work in Greece.

The image depicts a page from a Harvard University Gazette dated February 24, 1925. The document primarily announces several academic appointments and new professorships at Harvard University.

1. President and Fellows of Harvard College Appointments:

   • George Harold Edgell: Professor of Fine Arts, appointed from September 1, 1924.
   • André Morice: Professor of French Literature, appointed from September 1, 1925.
   • Harold Dwight DeWitt: Professor of Dentistry, appointed from September 1, 1924.
   • Arthur Kingsley Porter: Professor of Fine Arts, appointed from January 1, 1925.
   • Charles Burton Gulick: Elliot Professor of Greek Literature, appointed from September 1, 1925.
   • Carl Nevel Jackson: Professor of Greek and Latin, appointed from September 1, 1925.

2. Meeting Announcements:

   • A meeting is scheduled for December 8, 1924, listing several appointments effective from September 1, 1924.

3. New Professors Announced by Office:

   • Four new professors were announced:
     • Professor Morris Edgell: Assumed the role of Professor of Fine Arts and is the recipient of an honorary degree.
     • Professor Charles H. Edgell: Named as the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture.
     • Professor Charles B. Gulick: Appointed to succeed Professor Herbert W. Smith, as Elliot Professor of Greek Literature.
     • Professor Carl N. Jackson: Promoted to Professor of Greek and Latin.

4. Excerpts from Other Sections:

   • Prehistoric Finds: Details about archaeological discoveries at Palmyra and Corinth, including the excavation of Roman and pre-Roman artifacts.
   • Excavation Work in Greece and American Activities: Discusses the ongoing work at Corinth and the American School of Classical Studies, highlighting significant findings and the preservation efforts.

This page is a snapshot of the academic promotions and significant archaeological activities within Harvard University and its affiliated institutions during the mid-1920s.

The image shows an open page from a Harvard University document, likely a newsletter or report, dated February 24, 1925. The left page is titled "Harvard University" with the subheading "February 24, 1925 - Harvard University." Below this, there is a section titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Appointments," detailing various academic appointments. Notable entries include:

• George Harold Edgett, appointed as Professor of Fine Arts from February 21, 1925.
• André Morize, appointed as Professor of French Literature from February 21, 1925.
• Harold DeWitt Crowe, appointed as Professor of Dentistry for Children from February 22, 1925.
• Arthur Kingsley Porter, appointed as Professor of Fine Arts from January 1, 1925.
• Charles Burton Gulick, appointed as Professor of Greek Literature from February 21, 1925.
• Carl Darling Buck, appointed as Professor of Greek and Latin from February 21, 1925.

The right page contains several sections:

1. "FOUR NEW PROFESSORS ANNOUNCED BY OFFICE OF COMMONWEALTH" with details about the new professors and their roles.
2. "PREHISTORIC FINDS" discussing archaeological discoveries in Nemes, including artifacts and burials.
3. "Excavation Work in Greece - AMERICAN ACTIVITIES" detailing the excavations at Corinth and the plans for the publication of findings.
4. An excerpt from the "Times of India" about the discovery of a large hoard of coins in Burdwan, India.

The text is dense and filled with historical and academic information, focusing on appointments, archaeological findings, and academic activities within Harvard University and international excavations.

The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1955. The headline of the section is "President and Fellows of Harvard College" and it details various appointments made on specific dates.

Appointments

Meeting of December 8, 1954:

• George Harold Edgell: Named Professor of Fine Arts, effective from September 1, 1955.
• André Morize: Appointed Professor of French Literature, effective from September 1, 1955.

Meeting of December 22, 1954:

• Harold Dewolf Cross: Appointed Professor of Dentistry for Children, effective from September 1, 1955.
• Arthur Kingsley Porter: Named Professor of Fine Arts, posthumously noted from January 1, 1933.
• Charles Burton Gulick: Named Elisha C. Parsons Professor of Greek Literature, effective from September 1, 1955.
• Carl Newell Jackson: Appointed Professor of Greek and Latin, effective from September 1, 1925.

Four New Professors Announced by Office

The Gazette announces four new professorial appointments:

• Mortimer E. Elijah: Named Professor of Anthropology.
• Andrew Elliott: Appointed Professor of Prehistoric Literature.
• Carl N. Jackson: Promoted to Professor of Greek and Latin.
• Cross Bequest: Promotion related to Eleiot Chair.

Additional Sections

Prehistoric Finds
This section discusses significant archaeological discoveries:

• Highlights new insights into the prehistory of various regions, including the Near East and Europe.
• Mentions discoveries in Iraq, such as pottery and artifacts that date back thousands of years.

Excavation Work in Greece
American Activities:

• Miss Goldman: Conducting work on behalf of the Fogg Museum at Tsouka, a site in the Peloponnese.
• Excavations at Nichoria: Various teams are working at sites in Greece, including a team from the University of Minnesota, uncovering significant findings.

International Press-Cutting Bureau

• The section includes a note on the services of the International Press-Cutting Bureau.

Times of India Inquiry

• There is a brief mention of an inquiry related to the Times of India.

Overall, the page provides detailed updates on academic appointments at Harvard University and news related to archaeological discoveries and research activities in Greece and other regions.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1925. The page contains several sections with announcements and news related to Harvard University.

Appointments

1. President and Fellows of Harvard College:
   • George Harold Edgell: Appointed Professor of Fine Arts from September 1, 1924, with a consent given by the Board of Overseers on February 24, 1925. Edgell was previously an Instructor in Fine Arts from 1909-1910 and has held various other positions.
   • André Morize: Appointed Professor of French Literature from September 1, 1925, with a consent given by the Board of Overseers on February 24, 1925. Morize has been a Lecturer on French Literature since 1907 and was previously a Professor of French Literature at Johns Hopkins University.
   • Harold DeWitt Cheney: Appointed Professor of Dentistry for Children from September 1, 1924, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on February 24, 1925. Cheney has been a Lecturer on Pedodontia since 1921.
   • Arthur Kingsley Porter: Appointed Professor of Fine Arts from January 1, 1925, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on February 24, 1925. Porter was previously a Lecturer on the History of Art.
   • Charles Burton Gulick: Appointed Eliot Professor of Chinese Literature from September 1, 1925, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on February 24, 1925. Gulick has been a Lecturer on Chinese Literature since 1908.
   • Carl Newell Jackson: Appointed Professor of Greek and Latin from September 1, 1925, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on February 24, 1925. Jackson was previously a Lecturer on Greek and Latin.

Four New Professors Announced by Office of the President

• André Morize: Appointed to the Chair of French Literature, previously a Professor at Johns Hopkins University.
• George H. Edgell: Appointed to the Chair of Fine Arts.
• Arthur Kingsley Porter: Appointed to the Chair of Fine Arts.
• Charles Burton Gulick: Appointed to the Eliot Chair of Chinese Literature.
• Carl Newell Jackson: Appointed to the Chair of Greek and Latin.

Prehistoric Finds

• A discovery in Nemea, Greece, consisting of three sections of a marble statue, likely a warrior, is highlighted. The statue is believed to be from the late fifth century B.C. and is significant for its depiction of a nude warrior.

Excavation Work in Greece

• American Activities:
  • The American School of Classical Studies in Athens is conducting excavations in the ancient city of Nemea, with the discovery of a marble statue being one of the significant finds.
  • The excavation of a cemetery from the Roman period at Corinth is also mentioned, with various artifacts being discovered.

International Press-Cutting Bureau

• A section titled "Times of India" mentions the archaeological finds and their significance.

This page is a snapshot of academic and archaeological activities at Harvard and its associated institutions, showcasing both internal appointments and significant external discoveries.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1925. The page contains several announcements and reports from Harvard College and University:

1. Appointments and Promotions:

   • George Harold Edgell was appointed Professor of Fine Arts, effective from September 1, 1924.
   • André Morize, Professor of French Literature, was promoted to the chair from September 1, 1925.
   • Harold DeWitt Scott was appointed Professor of Dentistry for Children, starting February 22, 1925.
   • Arthur Kingsley Porter was appointed Professor of Fine Arts from January 1, 1925.
   • Charles Burton Gulick was promoted to the chair of Greek Literature, effective from September 1, 1925.
   • Carl Neville Jackson was appointed Professor of Greek and Latin, effective from September 1, 1925.

2. New Professors:

   • Four new professors were announced by the Office of the President:
     • Professor Morris Edgell was promoted to Professor of Fine Arts.
     • Professor Charles N. Jackson was promoted to Associate Professor of Greek and Latin.
     • Professor Herbert W. Smyth was appointed to the chair of Greek Literature.
     • Professor Eliot Galick was appointed to the chair of Fine Arts.

3. Prehistoric Finds:

   • A discovery in the Near East led to the identification of a prehistoric civilization in the Euphrates Valley. The findings included pottery, stone tools, and other artifacts, suggesting the existence of an ancient culture.

4. Excavation Work in Greece:

   • The American School of Classical Studies in Athens has conducted excavations at Corinth and Nikopolis. These excavations are part of a broader effort to study the ancient sites and their significance.

5. International Press-Cutting Bureau:

   • The Harvard Gazette mentions the International Press-Cutting Bureau and includes a clipping from "Times of India" about archaeological activities.

The page provides a snapshot of academic and archaeological activities at Harvard University and its associated institutions during early 1925.

This image displays an open book spread, showing pages with typed text. These pages appear to be part of a printed publication or report, possibly from an academic or professional context, given the references to university appointments and activities.

On the left page, at the top, there is a header "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE," which suggests that the information below is related to Harvard University. Below it is a section titled "Meeting of December 8, 1924," listing various appointments such as professors of Fine Arts, French Literature, Dentistry, and Fine Arts again, with specific dates and possibly commentary on their appointments.

The right-hand page features bold headings including "FOUR NEW PROFESSORS ANNOUNCED BY OFFICE" followed by subheadings indicating the subjects these new professors will teach, such as Economics, Government, Philosophy, and Greek. This section provides brief details about these professors' backgrounds and appointments.

The remainder of the right-hand page contains two columns of text under the headings "PREHISTORIC FINDS" and "EXCAVATION WORK IN GREECE, AMERICAN ACTIVITIES." These sections seem to discuss archaeological findings and activities, likely related to academic research or discoveries at the time.

There are marginal notes and timestamps, with one note reading "Harvard University Gazette, February 28, 1925." This suggests the text is from a university publication dated to the early 20th century. Moreover, the text is surrounded by signs of aging, such as yellowing and creased edges, indicative of an old document.

The image is a scanned page from an old scrapbook or archival document collection. It includes clippings from a publication, possibly the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 28, 1925. The articles and text on the page announce appointments within Harvard University, news about newly appointed professors, and some details about archaeological excavations in Greece.

The main text is divided into sections:

1. President and Fellows of Harvard College Appointments:

   • Lists several academic appointments at Harvard, including George Harold Edgell as Professor of Fine Arts, André Morize as Professor of French Literature, Harold DeWitt Cross as Professor of Dentistry for Children, Charles Burton Gulick as Eliot Professor of Greek Literature, and Carl Newell Jackson as Professor of Greek and Latin.

2. Four New Professors Announced by Office:

   • Discusses the promotion and new roles of Professors Morize, Edgell, Jackson, and Gulick.

3. Excavation Work in Greece. American Activities:

   • Details about archaeological work being conducted in Greece, including the activities led by Mr. Hill, Director of the American School of Archaeology in Athens, and operations at Corinth and Nikopolis.

4. Premistoric Finds:

   • Reports on historical excavations, describing discoveries at Nemea, including the finding of various artifacts.

Each section contains specific information about the individuals or topics involved, adding historical context about academic and archaeological activities during that period. The page is yellowed with age, and the text is in a formal, historical style consistent with the era.

The image shows a scrapbook or archival page with several clipped newspaper and printed articles pasted on it. The articles are typed in black ink and primarily consist of academic and archaeological news from the 1920s, with dates such as February 28, 1925, and March 3, 1925, visible.

The left side features a typed and handwritten Harvard University Gazette notice titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College Appointments," listing appointments of various professors in fields like Fine Arts, French Literature, Dentistry for Children, and Greek and Latin.

The upper center article titled "Four New Professors Announced by Office," announces promotions and appointments of professors at Harvard, mentioning names like Andre Morize and Charles B. Gulick.

Towards the right side, there are articles about archaeological discoveries titled "Prehistoric Finds," "Excavation Work in Greece," and "Work at Corinth and Nikopolis." These discuss excavation activities in Greece, including discoveries at Nemea and Corinth, and mention individuals involved in the work and findings such as ancient artifacts, pottery, and ruins of buildings.

Overall, the page is a compilation of academic appointments and archaeological news from the early 20th century, primarily focusing on Harvard University and American archaeological activities in Greece.

The image shows an open book, likely a historical document or publication, featuring a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 28, 1925. The page is divided into two main columns of text, with a header indicating the title and date of the publication.

Left Column:

• Header: "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE"
• Content: Lists appointments and promotions of faculty members at Harvard University. Key details include:
  • George Harold Edgell (Professor of Fine Arts, October 1924; promoted to Dean of the Faculty of Architecture).
  • Andre Morize (Professor of French Literature, September 1, 1925).
  • Harold DeWitt Cross (Professor of Dentistry, September 1, 1924).
  • Arthur Kingsley Porter (Professor of Fine Arts, January 1, 1925).
  • Charles Burton Gulick (Professor of Greek Literature, September 1, 1925).
  • Carl Newell Jackson (Professor of Greek and Latin, September 1, 1925).

Each entry includes the individual's name, title, department, date of appointment, and any additional notes about their role or promotion.

Right Column:

• Header: "FOUR NEW PROFESSORS ANNOUNCED BY OFFICE"
• Content: Announces new faculty appointments and promotions, including:
  • Andre Morize (Professor of French Literature, promoted to Dean of the Faculty of Architecture).
  • Charles R. Gulick (Professor of Fine Arts, promoted to Dean of the Faculty of Architecture).
  • W. Sydney Smith (Associate Professor of Fine Arts, promoted to full Professor).
  • Carl N. Jackson (Professor, promoted to full Professor).
  • A. Kingsley Porter (Professor of Fine Arts, promoted from Assistant Professor to full Professor).

Additionally, the right column includes a section titled "PREHISTORIC FINDS", which discusses archaeological discoveries in Greece, specifically at Nessos. It mentions excavations at a site near the Gulf of Sestos, detailing findings such as a Thracian tomb, Byzantine church, and various artifacts like coins, pottery, and architectural remains.

Visual Details:

• The page has a classic, formal layout typical of early 20th-century academic publications.
• The text is typed in a serif font, and the page includes numbered lines for reference.
• The left margin shows handwritten annotations, possibly indicating page numbers or notes made by a reader.
• The book appears to be well-preserved, with visible spine and edges, suggesting it is part of an archive or collection.

Overall Context:

This page serves as an official record of faculty appointments and promotions at Harvard University in 1925, alongside a brief report on archaeological findings in Greece. It reflects the academic and institutional activities of the time, highlighting both the administrative changes within the university and the broader scholarly interests in archaeology.