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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795141

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically page 40. The page is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College Appointments" and lists various appointments from October 26, 1925, and November 9, 1925. The page contains a detailed list of appointments including appointments to various academic positions such as assistant professors, lecturers, tutors, instructors, and research fellows. It also mentions appointments to administrative roles and specific fields of study like economics, history, literature, botany, and medicine. The page appears to be part of a formal document, likely from a university's official publication, and contains information about faculty and staff changes at Harvard University during the specified time period. The text is organized into columns and includes the names, titles, and departments of the individuals being appointed. The document shows some signs of aging, with a yellowed paper and slightly faded text.

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This is a photograph of an open book, specifically page 40 of the "Harvard University Gazette." The page contains a list of appointments made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College, dated from meetings held on October 26, 1925, and November 9, 1925. The appointments include various positions such as Associate Professor of Business Research, Lecturers, Tutors, Instructors, and Assistants in different academic fields.

The text is organized into sections, each listing individuals appointed to specific roles along with their academic degrees and the duration of their appointments. The fields mentioned include English, Fine Arts, Chemistry, History and Literature, Comparative Literature, Psychology, Botany, Anthropology, and various research fellowships in physical chemistry, bacteriology, and medicine.

The book appears to be quite old, with yellowed pages and a slightly worn appearance. There are some handwritten notes in red ink on the right side of the page, possibly indicating corrections or additional information. The book is bound with a dark blue spine.

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This image displays an open, aged book showing page 40 of the Harvard University Gazette. The page is titled “PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE” and contains official appointment notices from 1925, detailing new faculty members, instructors, and research fellows across multiple departments.

The content is organized into two columns with a structured list format. It details appointments by date and department, including:

  • Meetings of October 26, 1925, and November 9, 1925 — Appointing individuals such as Wetmore Hodges (Associate Professor of Business Research) and Floyd Elmer Armstrong (Lecturer in Economics).
  • Instructors — Listed by subject area, such as English (e.g., Robert Arnold Aubin, A.M.), Romance Languages (e.g., Joseph Newhall Lincoln, A.M.), Government (e.g., Ernest Roscoe Ballzell, Ph.D.), Economics (e.g., William Joseph Maier, Jr., A.B.), and History and Literature (e.g., Paul Rice Doolin, A.M.).
  • Research Fellows in the Medical School — Including Mortimer Louis Anson (Physical Chemistry), George McLean Lawson (Bacteriology), and others.
  • Special Appointments — Such as Theodore Lyman, Ph.D., as Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, and Kenneth Metsalf, A.B., M.D., as Assistant in Pediatrics from November 1, 1925, to September 1, 1926.
  • Teaching Appointments in Fine Arts, Chemistry, History and Literature — Including Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr. (Fine Arts), Robert Elliott Hussey, S.B., Ch.E. (Chemistry), and Robert Darius Howard, A.B. (History and Literature).

The text is printed in a formal, serif font on yellowed, slightly stained paper, typical of early 20th-century publications. The page appears to be part of a bound volume or official register, with visible wear along the margin and a small red vertical line (possibly a later annotation or fold mark) on the right column.

This document serves as an official historical record of academic staffing at Harvard University for the 1925–1926 academic year.

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The image shows an open book with a page displaying text from the "Harvard University Gazette." The page is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" and lists various academic appointments and appointments for the year 1925. The text is organized into sections, including "Assistants in English," "Assistants in Fine Arts," "Assistants in Chemistry," "Assistants in History and Literature," and "Research Fellows." Each section lists names and titles of individuals appointed for various roles within the university. The page appears to be a historical document from the early 20th century, possibly from the 1920s.

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The image shows a page from a book titled "Harvard University Gazette." The page contains a list of appointments and academic positions held by various individuals associated with Harvard College. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column listing the names of the appointees and their positions, and the right column providing additional details such as the duration of the appointments and the departments in which they were held.

The page appears to be from an older edition of the Gazette, as the text is printed in a traditional serif font and the paper has a slightly aged appearance. The page number is visible in the top right corner, indicating that this is page 40 of the publication.

The list of appointments includes a range of academic positions, from professors and lecturers to research fellows and assistants. The appointees come from a variety of departments and disciplines, reflecting the diverse range of academic programs and research areas at Harvard University.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the administrative and academic structure of Harvard College during the time period in which the Gazette was published.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically from the issue dated October 26, 1925. The page is titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" and lists appointments and faculty members for the academic year 1925–1926. The content is organized into sections detailing appointments for various academic departments and roles, including:

Key Sections and Details:

  1. Appointments:

    • Meeting of October 26, 1925: Lists individuals appointed to positions such as:
      • Wetmore Hodges, Associate Professor of Business Research (from November 1, 1925, to October 1, 1928).
      • Lectureships for the academic year 1925–1926, including:
        • Floyd Elmer Armstrong, S.B.A.M. (Bronowics)
        • Ernest Felix Langley, Ph.D. (Economics)
      • Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics for one year from September 1, 1925–1926:
        • Ralph Crell Epstein, A.M.
      • Instructors in English for one year from September 1, 1925:
        • A list of individuals, including Robert Arnold Arlin, A.M., John Nash Douglas Bush, Ph.D., Edward Buell Hummerford, A.M., etc.
      • Instructors in Romance Languages for one year from September 1, 1925:
        • Joseph Newall Lincoln, A.M., Andrew Richmond Morsehouse, A.M.
      • Instructors in Government for one year from September 1, 1925:
        • Ernest Royce Baltey, Jr., A.B., James Quayle Dealey, Ph.D.
      • Instructors in Economics for one year from September 1, 1925:
        • William Joseph Maier, Jr., A.B., Christopher Roberts, S.B.A.M.
      • Instructors for one year from September 1, 1925:
        • Sherburne Friend Cook, Ph.D. (Biology), Paul Rice Doolin, A.M. (History and Literature), Arthur Pryor Watts, A.M., D.Electrosis (Botany).
  2. Assistants in Various Departments:

    • Assistants in English for one year from September 1, 1923:
      • Jesse Climeko, A.B., Arthur Dudley Fay, A.B., Garreth Matty, A.B., John Fairbank Smith, A.M.
    • Assistants in Fine Arts for one year from September 1, 1923:
      • Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., A.B., Charles Louis Kuhn, A.M., Leonard Opdycke, A.M., Daniel Varney Thompson, Jr., A.B., Payson Sibley, S.B.
    • Assistants in Chemistry for one year from September 1, 1923:
      • Robert Elliott Hussey, S.B., C.I.K.
    • Assistants in History and Literature for one year from September 1, 1923:
      • Robert Darvis Horn, A.B., Elliott Perkins, A.B.
    • Assistants in Portuguese for one year from September 1, 1923–1924:
      • Earl Augustina Aldrick, A.M. (Comparative Literature)
    • Assistants for the second half of the academic year 1925–1926:
      • Dharmanda Kosambi, Research Fellow in Philosophy
  3. Medical School Appointments:

    • Research Fellows for one year from September 1, 1925:
      • Mortimer Louis Anson, A.B. (Physiology), David Bruce Lee, S.B., Ph.D. (Bacteriology), George McLean Lawson, M.D. (Physical Chemistry), Alfred Earl Norris, M.D. (Physical Chemistry), Victor Hugo Sommerfeld, M.D. (Medicine), Robert Vershogen, M.D. (Medicine)
    • Soma Weiss, A.B., M.D. (Medicine)
    • For one year from September 1, 1925:
      • Prodomos Nicholas Papas, A.B., M.D., Assistant in Genito-Urinary Surgery
    • From November 1, 1925, to September 1, 1926:
      • Kenneth Metcalf, A.B., M.D., Assistant in Pediatrics

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page has a clean, typed format typical of official university publications.
  • The text is organized into clear sections with headings and subheadings.
  • The page number 40 is visible at the top left.
  • The paper has a slightly aged appearance, with some discoloration and faint markings, suggesting it is an archival document.

This page serves as an official record of academic appointments and faculty listings for Harvard University during the early 20th century.

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The image shows a single page from an old book, specifically a Harvard University Gazette page (page 40). It has two narrow columns of small, dense text. The header reads “HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE,” with sections titled “PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE,” followed by lists of appointments, meetings, instructors, and assistants for 1925. The left column lists meetings and appointments (lecturers, instructors in economics, government, languages, etc.), while the right column lists various assistants (in English for one year from September 1, 1925, and other subjects). The page is slightly yellowed, and the book is bound, with visible binding on the right edge.

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically page 40. The content is a formal listing titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" with a focus on "Appointments."

The page details various academic appointments made in different departments for the year starting September 1, 1925, including:

  1. Lecturers for one year from September 1, 1925, in subjects such as Economics, Romance Languages, and others.
  2. Tutors in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
  3. Instructors in English, Romance Languages, Government, Economics, and other subjects, with many names listed alongside their degrees.
  4. Assistants in English and Fine Arts for one year from September 1, 1925, with named individuals.
  5. Assistants in Chemistry, History and Literature, and other fields for one year starting September 1, 1925.
  6. Research Fellows for the Medical School for one year from September 1, 1925.
  7. Other academic appointments related to surgery and pediatrics for specific dates.

The page is organized in a structured, formal manner typical of university records. The text is printed in a serif font on slightly aged, cream-colored paper. The page is part of a bound book with visible spine and edges.

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This image is a page from an archival publication titled the Harvard University Gazette. It is from a book or bound volume, with visible aging and slight discoloration along the edges of the paper. The text is organized into several sections with headers detailing appointments and academic positions at Harvard University for specific years.

Content Details:

  • Title at the Top: "President and Fellows of Harvard College" is prominently displayed.
  • Sub-Headers:
    • "Appointments" introduces a list of academic positions and appointments, starting with specific dates, including "Meeting on October 26, 1925" and "Meeting on November 9, 1925."
    • Sub-sections include "Lecturers," "Instructors," and "Assistants," categorized for subjects like English, Fine Arts, Chemistry, History, etc.
  • Names and Titles: A detailed list of individuals, their qualifications, and the subject or role they are associated with is shown.
  • Formatting: The page uses bullet points and indentation for clarity, with a mix of uppercase and lowercase text for emphasis.

The paper appears yellowed with time, and the binding of the book is visible on the left side of the image. Red markings or underlines are noticeable near some of the entries, possibly emphasizing specific names or sections.

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," detailing appointments of staff and faculty members at Harvard College. The page is numbered 40, and appears to be from an old, possibly archival bound book or journal, given the yellowed pages and the visible binding on the left edge.

The text on the page lists various academic appointments, including lecturers, tutors, instructors, and research fellows for different departments and subjects such as Economics, Government, Romance Languages, English, Fine Arts, Chemistry, and Medical School, among others. The page indicates the time frame for the appointments, with many beginning from September 1, 1925.

Below the main column of text, there's a section titled "From July 1, 1926," followed by a name associated with the title "Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, Emeritus," and below that, a list of research fellows in the medical school, with their respective fields of specialization.

The document is a historical record, and the formal tone of the text suggests it is for official use or for archival purposes. It provides insights into academic administration and appointments during the time period described, which seems to be the mid-1920s.