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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795136

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The image depicts a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated October 1925. The page is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" and lists appointments, appointments for assistants, and appointments for Research Fellows in various fields, including Applied Biology, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, and Physics. The page also lists appointments for assistants in History, Hygiene, and Government. Additionally, there are appointments for Assistants in the Law School and Graduate School of Education. The page includes the names of individuals appointed to these roles, their academic degrees, and the dates of their appointments. The page has some markings on it, such as a "25" and "1925" handwritten note in the top right corner, as well as a red marking on the left side. The page appears to be from a historical record book or archival document.

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This image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated October 13, 1925, detailing appointments made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The page is numbered 20 and lists various appointments for the academic year starting September 1, 1925.

The appointments are categorized by different roles and departments, including:

  • Assistants to the Director of the Wolcott Gibbs Memorial Laboratory.
  • Instructors in various subjects such as German and the History of Science.
  • Proctors.
  • Tutors in different subjects like History, Government, and Economics.
  • Research Fellows in fields such as Applied Biology, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, and Physics.
  • Assistants in subjects like History, Government, and Hygiene.
  • Student Advisers in the Law School.
  • Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law.
  • Assistant in Education for the Graduate School of Education.
  • Assistant in Tropical Medicine for the Medical School.
  • Arthur Tracy Cabot Fellows in charge of the Laboratory for Surgical Research.

The page also includes handwritten notes and markings, such as "Oct. 17 1925" and "as. es. no. 79722887," which appear to be annotations or references added later. The page is slightly yellowed, indicating its age.

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This image displays an open, aged book, specifically page 20 of the “HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE,” dated from a meeting on October 13, 1925. The page details a list of “Appointments” for various positions and fellowships at Harvard University for the academic year beginning September 1, 1925.

The page is organized into several columns and sections, listing the titles of academic roles followed by the names and academic credentials (e.g., Ph.D., A.B., M.D.) of the individuals appointed. Some of the positions include:

  • Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics
  • Tutors in Fine Arts
  • Research Fellows in various fields such as Applied Biology, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, and Physics.
  • Assistants in History and Government.
  • Assistants in Hygiene
  • Student Advisers in the Law School
  • Appointments in the Graduate School of Education and the Medical School
  • A special appointment for Joseph Warren as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law from October 26, 1925, to January 1, 1926.

On the top right of the page, “Oct. 17 1925” is handwritten in ink, indicating when this issue of the Gazette may have been received or processed. A small piece of tape on the right side holds a typed slip with the text “8%353.2/Tournament,” likely a library classification or cataloging note.

The paper is yellowed with age, showing some wear along the edges and at the binding. A red vertical line in the margin on the left side may have been used to highlight or flag this page.

Overall, the image shows a historical document recording academic appointments at Harvard University in 1925, preserved in a bound volume, possibly part of a library or archival collection.

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The image shows a two-page spread from a Harvard University Gazette from 1925. The left page lists the "President and Fellows of Harvard College" meeting on October 13, 1925, along with various appointments and promotions for faculty and staff. The right page contains additional appointments and promotions, with names and positions listed. The pages appear to be yellowed and aged, indicating that they are from an old publication.

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The image shows a page from a book that seems to be a Harvard University Gazette, specifically from the meeting held on October 13, 1925. The page is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" and lists appointments for various positions within the university. The page is filled with text, including names, titles, and dates of appointments. The text is written in a formal and academic style, with some abbreviations and acronyms used. The page appears to be from an old book, with some signs of wear and tear, including a red line on the left side and some discoloration on the right side.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically from the issue dated October 13, 1925. The page is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" and lists appointments, promotions, and appointments of faculty and staff members for the academic year 1925–1926. The content is organized into several sections, each detailing different roles and appointments:

Key Details:

  1. Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College:

    • Lists individuals appointed to various academic and administrative positions, including assistants, tutors, research fellows, and assistants in different departments such as History, Government, Economics, Fine Arts, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Physics, and more.
    • Examples include:
      • Lawrence Percival Hall, Ph.D., Assistant to the Director of the Wolcott Gibbs Memorial Laboratory.
      • Albert Pope Hindley, A.B., Proctor, Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
      • Leonard Opdycke, A.M., Tutor in Fine Arts.
      • David Varney Thompson, Jr., A.B., Research Fellow in Applied Biology.
      • Henry James Barnett, Ph.D., Research Fellow in Physics.
  2. Assistants in Hygiene:

    • Lists individuals appointed as assistants in the field of hygiene for one year from September 1, 1925, including:
      • Thomas Hickenlooper Lamannu, A.B., M.D., Assistant in Hygiene for one year.
      • Paul Howard Means, A.B., M.D., Assistant in Hygiene for one year.
  3. Assistants in the Law School:

    • Lists individuals appointed as assistants in the Law School for one year from September 1, 1925, including:
      • Richard Grafflin Sagheber, A.B. (Physics).
      • Lawrence Stauffer Wright, A.B. (English).
  4. Student Advisers in the Law School:

    • Lists individuals serving as student advisers in the Law School for one year from September 1, 1925, including:
      • David Cantwell Hazen, A.M., Chairman.
      • David Carl Behrman, A.B., Student Adviser.
  5. From October 29, 1925, to January 1, 1926:

    • Lists Joseph Warren, A.B., LL.B., serving as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law.
  6. For the second half of the academic year 1925–26:

    • Lists Herbert Vincent Neal, Ph.D., Lecturer on Zoology, for the second half of the academic year.
  7. Graduate School of Education:

    • Lists Otto Ferlen Mathiassen, A.B., Ed.M., Assistant in Education, from August 1, 1925, to February 1, 1926.
  8. Medical School:

    • Lists Arthur Tracy Cabot, M.D., Assistant in Tropical Medicine, from August 1, 1925, to November 1, 1925.
    • Also lists Arthur Tracy Cabot, M.D., as Cabot Fellow, in charge of the Laboratory for Surgical Research, from November 1, 1925, to September 1, 1926.

Visual Observations:

  • The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, indicating it is a historical document.
  • The text is typed in a formal, structured format typical of academic announcements.
  • Handwritten notes are visible in the margins, including "Oct. 17/1925" and some red markings, suggesting it may have been reviewed or annotated by someone.
  • The page number "20" is visible at the top left corner, indicating its position within the Gazette.

Overall Context:

This page serves as an official record of academic appointments and administrative changes at Harvard University for the 1925–1926 academic year. It reflects the institutional structure and the professional roles of faculty and staff during that period. The document provides insight into the academic hierarchy and the specific responsibilities assigned to individuals in various departments.

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A scanned page from an old bound volume, specifically page 20 of the Harvard University Gazette. It is a two-column list titled “PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE,” with sections for appointments and staff for the year beginning September 1, 1925. The page is printed in small type with many names and degree abbreviations (A.B., Ph.D., M.D., etc.). There is a handwritten note in the top right margin (looks like “Oct. 1925”). The paper is aged, with a yellowish-brown tint and some edge wear, and the page is set inside a book with visible binding along the left edge.

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The image shows an aged, slightly yellowed page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated October 13, 1925. The text primarily comprises a list of appointments and positions at Harvard College. The page is divided into sections based on roles and departments, such as tutors, research fellows, assistants, and student advisers in various fields, like arts, sciences, history, government, and medicine. Numerous names, titles, and academic credentials are listed under each category.

The page features handwritten markings, including a date in the top-right corner (“Oct. 17, 1925”) and a vertical red line underlining part of the text on the left-hand side. The physical characteristics of the page, such as its binding on the left edge and the visible wear, suggest it is part of a bound archive or book.

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The image shows a scanned page from a bound volume of the Harvard University Gazette. The page is numbered 20, and it displays an article titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College." The meeting date listed at the top is "October 13, 1925."

The content consists of a list of appointments and academic roles, with names and dates next to them, organized by category and school within Harvard University. For example, it includes appointments for one year from September 1, 1925, for various roles such as Assistant in the Division of History, Government, and Economics, Research Fellows, Assistants, and positions within the Graduate School of Education and Medical School.

The physical state of the page suggests that it is from an older document, with some discoloration and wear visible on the edges of the paper. In the upper margin, there appears to be a handwritten annotation, possibly a date. There is also a red arrow pointing to one section on the left side of the page, possibly highlighting a particular entry, but the reason for the arrow is not evident from the image alone.

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The image depicts a page from a vintage book or journal, specifically the Harvard University Gazette. The page is number 20 and contains information about the President and Fellows of Harvard College, detailing various appointments from a meeting held on October 13, 1925.

Several categories of appointments are listed, such as:

  1. Tutors in different disciplines.
  2. Research Fellows in Applied Biology, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, and Physics.
  3. Assistants in different departments including Hygiene, History, Government, Education, and the Medical School.
  4. Student Advisers in the Law School.
  5. Special appointments effective from October 26, 1925, and various specific appointments within the Medical School.

The text is organized in columns with names and academic titles. Handwritten notes are present, indicating the date "Oct. 17, 1925" and possibly referring to "Gazette" at the bottom. The page appears to be aged with a slightly discolored margin, suggesting it is from an old publication.