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The document is a list of faculty members from Harvard University, detailing their names, positions, and research or professional activities for which they are seeking funding. Each entry includes the faculty member's name, their title, and a brief description of the work they plan to undertake with the granted funds. The purposes range from writing books and conducting research to purchasing equipment and defraying travel expenses. The fields covered include history, chemistry, ecclesiastical history, church history, English, physiology, economics, botany, vital statistics, and philosophy. The document is titled 'HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE' and is likely a report or announcement of funding allocations.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated around 1924. The page lists various faculty members and their research projects, funded by grants from the university. Here's a detailed summary of the grants and the researchers:

1. Charles Homer Haskins: Granted to prepare a book titled "Studies in the History of Medieval Culture."
2. Gwynell Jones: Funded for research in Chemistry, specifically to continue work on the electrical conductivity of solutions.
3. Kinserop Lake: Awarded to study and secure old records and photographs for the archives of Mount Athos and Patmos.
4. Arthur Bicket Lam: Allocated funds for research on the preparation of minerals and chemicals, focusing on adsorbent qualities of certain crystalline substances.
5. George La Piana: Granted to purchase equipment and study the archaeological evidence concerning various phases of the history of the Church of Rome during the first three centuries.
6. David Meade Little, Jr.: Funded for preparing English translations and manuscripts of David Garrick's letters and writings, preparing a biography of Garrick.
7. John Livingston Lowes: Awarded to prepare a notebook on the literary history of the 19th century.
8. Kirtley Fletcher Mathews: Granted to complete a treatise on the geology of South America, including the preparation of maps and related materials.
9. Samuel Eliot Morison: Funded to prepare a continuous history of Harvard University from its founding to the present.
10. William Henry Pickering: Allocated to continue astronomical research on Mars and the Moon, preparing maps and charts.
11. Harlow Shapley: Granted to undertake extensive astronomical research, including determining distances and structures of the Milky Way.
12. Arnold Payson Usher: Funded to study the Spanish aspects of the price revolution of the 16th century.
13. William Henry Weston: Granted to complete a study of parasitic fungi affecting various crops.
14. Edwin B. Wilson: Funded to conduct a general statistical investigation on all available data for biometric methods involving partial correlation.
15. James Houghton Woods: Awarded to prepare a publication on the scientific work of Charles S. Peirce.
16. Charles Thomas Burles: Funded to enable investigations into the distribution and relationships of the parasitic Hymenoptera.

The page is a detailed snapshot of academic research activities and financial support for various scholarly pursuits at Harvard University during that period.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically page 146, detailing various grants and appointments for faculty members at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary:

1. Charles Homer Haskins: Garnsey Professor of History and Political Science. He is preparing a book titled "Studies in the History of Medieval Culture." The grant will be parallel to the application's "Studies in the History of Medieval Science," which was submitted in 1924.

2. Gunnell Jones: Associate Professor of Chemistry. He will continue his research on the electrical conductivity of solutions.

3. Kinsley Lake: Win Professor of Ecclesiastical History. He is tasked with preparing typewritten copies of old records and securing photographs from the archives of Mount Athos and Patmos.

4. Arthur Buckett Lamb: Sheldon Emery Professor of Applied Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratory. He will purchase minerals, chemicals, etc., for research into the adsorbent qualities of certain crystalline substances.

5. George La Piana: Assistant Professor of Church History. He will purchase equipment and defray salary and other expenses for studying archaeological evidence concerning various phases of early Christian history.

6. David M. Little, Jr.: Tutor and Instructor in English. He is preparing a definitive biography of David Garrick, an 18th-century English actor and dramatist.

7. John Livingston Lowes: Professor of English. He will prepare a notebook for publication of his work on the history of American literature.

8. Kirtley Fletcher Mathews: Associate Professor of Physiology. He is preparing for a treatise on South American geography, requiring the salaries of a draftsman, stenographer, and statistician.

9. Samuel Eliot Morison: Professor of History. He will defray expenses related to the preparation of a continuous history of Harvard from its founding to the present time.

10. William Henry Pickering: Assistant Professor of Astronomy. He will defray expenses for making computations and drawings connected with his research on Mars and the Moon.

11. Harlow Shapley: Paine Professor of Practical Astronomy and Director of the Harvard College Observatory. He will defray expenses for extensive research on the structure of the Milky Way, including photographic plates and equipment.

12. Arnott Payson Usher: Associate Professor of Economics. He will defray expenses for examining numerous archives in Spain for a research on the Spanish aspects of the price revolution of the 16th century.

13. William Henry Weston: Assistant Professor of Botany. He will complete a comparative study of parasitic fungi, which cause severe damage to important crops.

14. Edwin Bidwell Wilson: Professor of Vital Statistics. He will pay for statistical assistance in conducting a general statistical investigation on all stars for which a large amount of material is available.

15. James Haughton Woods: Professor of Philosophy. He will prepare for publication the collected papers of Charles Sanders Peirce, including the preparation of a biographical introduction.

16. Charles Thomas Brues: Assistant Professor of Economic Entomology. He will continue investigations into the distribution and relationships of parasitic Hymenoptera.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically page 146. The page contains a list of Harvard professors and their respective grants for various research projects. Here's a detailed summary of the entries:

1. Charles Homer Haskins - Gurney Professor of History and Political Science, for preparing a book titled "Studies in the History of Medieval Culture." This volume will parallel the applicant's "Studies in the History of Medieval Science," to be published in 1924.

2. Grinnell Jones - Associate Professor of Chemistry, for research on the electrical conductivity of solutions.

3. Kirsoff Lake - Winifred Professor of Ecclesiastical History, for securing photographs of typewritten copies of old records in the archives of Mount Athos and Patmos.

4. Arthur Bicket Lamb - Sheldon Emery Professor of Applied Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratory, for purchasing equipment and defraying salary and other expenses in a research project on the adsorbent qualities of certain crystalline substances. This work aims to throw light on the dimensions of molecules of various gases and will help in separating certain gases hitherto impossible to separate.

5. George La Piana - Assistant Professor of Church History, for purchasing equipment and defraying salary and other expenses for a detailed study of the archaeological evidence concerning various churches in Rome.

6. David Monroe Little, Jr. - Tutor and Instructor in English, for making photographic copies of the letters and manuscripts of David Garrick, an eighteenth-century English actor and dramatist, in preparation for a definitive biography.

7. John Livingston Lowes - Professor of English, for the preparation of a notebook for publication of his work on the Romantic Age, which spans the years of his highest literary activity.

8. Kirtley Fletcher Mather - Associate Professor of Physiography, for the salaries of a draftsman, stenographer, and statistician to assist in the completion of a treatise concerning the physiography of South America.

9. Samuel Eliot Morison - Professor of History, for two years to defray expenses connected with the preparation of a continuous history of Harvard from its foundation to the present time.

10. William Henry Pickering - Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Emeritus, to defray expenses incurred in making computations and drawings in connection with Professor Pickering's research on Mars and the Moon.

11. Harlow Shapley - Pain Professor of Practical Astronomy and Director of the Harvard College Observatory, for two years to defray expenses connected with making extensive researches which lie in the province of the variable stars. The work includes the determination of absolute magnitudes and parallaxes of stars throughout the Milky Way.

12. Arnott Payson Usher - Associate Professor of Economics, to defray part of the expense involved in the examination of numerous archives in Spain. This work is connected with a research on the Spanish aspects of the price revolution of the sixteenth century.

13. William Henry Weston - Assistant Professor of Botany, to complete an intensive comparative study of a group of parasitic fungi which cause the several downy mildew diseases of important food crops. The project includes eight papers that have been published on the subject.

14. Edwin Bidwell Wilson - Professor of Vital Statistics, for assistance in conducting a general statistical investigation on all stars for which a large amount of material is available, in accordance with biometric methods involving partial correlation.

15. James Houghton Woon - Professor of Philosophy, for the preparation of a new edition of the works of Charles S. Peirce, Class of 1859. The project involves many years of publication of the highest order in logic, mathematics, and philosophy.

16. Charles Thomas Brues - Assistant Professor of Economic Entomology, to enable investigations to be continued on the distribution and relationships of the parasitic Hymenoptera. These insects play an important role in biological control.

The image is a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," which lists several Harvard faculty members along with their titles, research activities, and the purposes for which they are seeking funding. Here is a detailed summary of the entries:

1. Charles Homer Haskins, Gurney Professor of History and Political Science:

   • Preparing a book titled "Studies in the History of Mediaeval Culture."
   • The volume will parallel "Studies in the History of Mediaeval Science."
   • Funding needed for research assistance.

2. Gregory Paul Baxter, Theodore William Richards Professor of Chemistry:

   • Research aims to determine atomic weights with high precision.
   • Funding needed to continue this work and maintain research competitiveness.

3. Kingsley Davis, Winthrop Professor of Ecclesiastical History:

   • Preparing copies of old records to secure photographs in archives of significant historical sites like Mount Athos and Patmos.

4. Arthur Becket Lamb, Sheldon Emery Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratory:

   • Researching adsorbent qualities of certain crystalline zeolites.
   • Expected to reveal insights into molecular structures and provide new materials for gas absorption.
   • Funding needed for a research assistant.

5. George La Piana, Assistant Professor of Church History:

   • Purchasing equipment and defraying study expenses to research the early history of Christianity.
   • Specifically studying the phases and personalities of early Roman Christianity.

6. David Mason Little, Jr., Tutor and Instructor in English:

   • Preparing a definitive biography of David Garrick, an 18th-century English actor and dramatist.
   • Funding needed to support research and writing.

7. John Livingston Lowes, Professor of English:

   • Continuing research on the library sources of Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
   • Aiming to complete a more thorough study during a high library activity period.

8. Kirtley Fletcher Mather, Associate Professor of Physiography:

   • Researching the salars of a significant desert area in South America.
   • Funding needed for field assistance and travel expenses.

9. Samuel Eliot Morison, Professor of History:

   • Preparing a continuous history of Harvard from its founding.
   • Funding needed to defray various research-related expenses.

10. William Henry Pickering, Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Emeritus:

    • Conducting observations and making drawings related to the surface of Mars and the Moon.
    • Funding needed for research assistance and astronomical observations.

11. Harlow Shapley, Paine Professor of Practical Astronomy and Director of the Harvard College Observatory:

    • Conducting extensive astronomical research.
    • Funding needed for research grants and the provision of essential materials.

12. Amory Parkinson Usher, Assistant Professor of Economics:

    • Researching the economic history of Spain, focusing on the price revolution of the 16th century.
    • Funding needed for research in Spanish archives.

13. William Henry Weston, Jr., Assistant Professor of Botany:

    • Completing a comprehensive study of a parasitic fungus affecting various food crops.
    • Funding needed for research assistance and publication.

14. Edwin Bidwell Wilson, Professor of Vital Statistics:

    • Undertaking a statistical investigation into the availability of medical care.
    • Funding needed to cover research expenses.

15. James Phinney Baxter, 3rd, Assistant Professor of History:

    • Preparing for the publication of historical manuscripts.
    • Funding needed for editing and publication costs.

16. Circles Thomas Brues, Assistant Professor of Entomology:

    • Conducting investigations into the distribution and relationships of parasitic Hymenoptera.
    • Funding needed for research expenses.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically page 146. It contains a list of grants awarded to various faculty members and researchers at Harvard University for different projects. Here is a detailed summary of the grants listed:

1. Charles Homer Haskins (Gurney Professor of History and Political Science):

   • Grant for the preparation of a volume titled "The Normans in European History: Studies in the History of Medieval Culture."

2. George Joyce (Associate Professor of Chemistry):

   • Grant to continue research on the electric conductivity of solutions.

3. Kirtley F. Mather (Assistant Professor of Geology):

   • Grant for the preparation of typewritten copies of old manuscripts, rare pamphlets, etc., in the archives of Mexico relating to Alta California.

4. Arthur Becket Lamb (Sheldon Emery Professor of Organic Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratory):

   • Grant for research into the adsorptive qualities of certain crystalline substances and their effect on the dimensions of molecules of organic gases.

5. George La Piana (Assistant Professor of Church History):

   • Grant to purchase equipment and defray salary and traveling expenses for research on the archaeological evidence concerning various rites and personalities of the early Roman Church.

6. David Mason Little, Jr. (Tutor and Instructor in English):

   • Grant for making photostatic copies of the letters of the 17th-century English actor and dramatist in preparation for a biography of Garrick with some particular reference to the Harvard collection.

7. John Livingston Lowes (Professor of English):

   • Grant for a more thorough study and preparation for publication of the letters of Samuel Taylor Coleridge during the years of his highest literary activity.

8. Kirk Bryan (Assistant Professor of Physiography):

   • Grant to pay the salaries of a draftsman, stenographer, and statistician whose assistance is necessary for the completion of a course in the "Physiography of South America."

9. Ephraim Emerton (Professor of History):

   • Grant for two years for the preparation of a continuous history of Harvard from its founding to the present time.

10. William Henry Pickering (Professor of Astronomy):

    • Grant to defray expenses connected with making computation and drawings in connection with the photographic study of the surface of the Moon.

11. Harlow Shapley (Assistant Professor of Astronomy):

    • Grant for publication in the Annals of the Observatory.

12. Donald H. Menzel (Instructor in Astronomy):

    • Grant to defray expenses connected with the publication of a monograph on the variable stars.

13. Amoros Paynox Uson (Associate Professor of Economics):

    • Grant for research in the examination of numismatic archives in Spain.

14. William Henry Weston, Jr. (Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology):

    • Grant for the study of a group of parasitic fungi which cause the seedling diseases of important food crops.

15. Edwin Bidwell Wilson (Professor of Vital Statistics):

    • Grant to pay for the extra clerical assistance needed to correlate the statistics of the birth rate with the economic index.

16. Alfred H. Lloyd (Professor of Philosophy):

    • Grant for the preparation of a course in the philosophy of science.

17. Loye Wyman (Assistant Professor of Economics):

    • Grant for the study of the distribution and relationships of the parasitic Hymenoptera.

The grants cover a wide range of disciplines including history, chemistry, geology, astronomy, economics, and philosophy, reflecting the diverse research interests at Harvard University.

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These descriptions include disciplines such as Chemistry, Ecclesiastical History, Astronomy, Church History, English, and others, indicating a broad array of academic interests and specialties. Grants and funds seem to be allocated for a variety of purposes, including the procurement of materials, conduct of research, completion of specific projects, and preparation of publications.

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The image displaying a page from the Harvard University Gazette features descriptions of various academic grants and projects awarded to professors at Harvard University. These grants cover a wide range of academic disciplines, including history, chemistry, ecclesiastical history, organic chemistry, church history, English, physio-geography, astronomy, botany, statistics, philosophy, and economic entomology. Each entry details the name of the faculty member, their current position, and a brief description of their research project or intended use of the grant funds. The grants are intended to support activities such as research trips, manuscript preparations, hiring assistants, and preparation of publications or detailed studies in their respective fields. The text is formatted in a traditional typeface and is clearly structured, similar to an academic or institutional report, with a heading indicating its source, the "Harvard University Gazette."

The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette." The page is numbered 146 and contains entries about various professors, their titles, subjects, and descriptions of their academic work or research projects.

Each entry typically begins with the professor's full name, followed by their academic title and specific research or professional focus. The entries describe their recent or ongoing projects, including research topics, publications, and other scholarly activities.

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• Discussions on historical studies, chemistry, astronomy, English literature, economics, botany, statistics, philosophy, and entomology.
• Mentions of preparing typescript copies, conducting comparative studies, and making photostatic copies of letters and manuscripts.
• Specific references to certain historical figures, scientific phenomena, and research goals, such as the history of medieval culture, electrical conductivity, the Milky Way, and parasitic fungi.

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   • The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" in bold, centered text.
   • The page number 146 is located at the top left corner.

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   • The page is divided into several paragraphs, each describing a different faculty member or research initiative.
   • Each entry includes the individual's name, title, department, and a brief description of their research or project.

3. Faculty Appointments and Research Initiatives:

   • Charles Homer Haskins: Appointed as Gurney Professor of History and Political Science for preparing a book on the history of Medieval Culture.
   • William Henry Pickering: Assistant Professor of Astronomy, granted funds for astronomical observations and research.
   • David Mason Little Jr.: Tutor and Instructor in English, granted funds for preparing a definitive biography of David Garrick.
   • John Livingston Lowes: Professor of English, granted funds for preparing a definitive edition of a work by S.T. Coleridge.
   • Kirtley Fletcher Mather: Associate Professor of Physiography, granted funds for research on the physiography of South America.
   • Samuel Eliot Morison: Professor of History, granted funds for preparing a continuous history of Harvard from its foundation.
   • Other faculty members such as Arthur Becket Lamb, George La Piana, Abbott Payson Usher, William Henry Weston Jr., Edward Bowditch, and James Haughton Woods are also listed, each with details about their research or appointments.

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