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The image shows an old newspaper or magazine page containing an article titled "Quartet of Recipients of Milton Awards Describe the Researches They Will Carry On." The page is yellowed with age and pasted onto the blank page of a book or scrapbook. The article consists of several columns of text describing the work and research projects of four scholars who received Milton Fund awards.

The article discusses:

• Professor K. F. Mather's explorations and geological work in South America, specifically the Andes, Bolivia, Chile, and the Amazon.
• Professor Charles Townsend Copeland from Harvard, who will teach a summer course on English literature history and the Restoration drama at the University of London.
• Professor A. P. Usher's research on the economic impact of the Spanish price revolution between 1500-1660, focusing on gold and silver flow from the New World to Spain and the related archival research.
• Professor W. H. Weston Jr.'s study of fungi, particularly mildews, including their life cycle and effects on crops, with reference to his work in the Philippines and other places.
• Professor E. W. Forbes' experiment with X-rays to detect forgeries in art and old retouched pictures.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the bottom right that says: "from The Harvard Crimson Wednesday - March 24." The edges of the newspaper clipping are uneven, indicating it was carefully cut and preserved.

This image shows an aged newspaper or magazine page with the headline "Quartet of Recipients of Milton Awards Describe the Researches They Will Carry On" at the top. The article appears to be from a vintage publication, printed on yellowed paper that shows signs of age.

The page contains multiple columns of dense text describing various research projects and academic work. Several sections are visible, including:

• Information about Professor Nicoll of London teaching at Summer School
• Details about research involving travel and exploration, including mentions of trips through South America, the Andes, and the Amazon
• A section titled "Travelled on Mules" describing expeditions
• References to studies on fungi and various academic investigations
• Mentions of work involving Filipino mildews and agricultural research

At the bottom of the page, there appears to be a handwritten signature or note that reads something like "The Harvard Crimson" with a date that looks like "Wednesday March 24"

The text is formatted in a traditional newspaper style with justified columns and what appears to be serif typeface typical of mid-20th century academic or journalistic publications. The overall condition suggests this is a preserved clipping or page from an archival document.

The image shows two pages of a newspaper. The left page features an article titled 'Quartet of Recipients of Milton Awards Describe the Researches They Will Carry On.' The article discusses the research plans of four individuals who received the Milton Fund awards for the academic year 1938-39, as follows:

1. Professor K. P. Witte (Geography): Plans to study the physical geography of the Amazon River, focusing on how the river has shaped the region and the life of its people.

2. Professor F. S. Dain (Fine Arts): Aims to research and write about Italian painter Pietro Perugino, exploring the evolution of his style.

3. Professor G. R. Cowgill (Classics): Intends to translate and study the works of the Roman poet Horace, focusing on his Odes and Satires.

4. Professor E. H. L. Schroeder (Agriculture): Plans to investigate the causes of milk fever in cows, a disease that often causes significant losses in the dairy industry.

The right page features two articles:

1. 'Professor Recoll of London To Teach at Summer School': Discusses how Professor Charles Townsend Copson from the University of London will teach at the Harvard Summer School, focusing on the history of English literature.

2. 'Gift Will Aid Study of Archives': Reports on a gift from the family of the late Thomas Addis Emmet, which will assist in the preservation and study of historical documents at the Boston Public Library and the Massachusetts Archives Commission.

There are handwritten notes on the right page, including a date notation 'March 25, 1938' and a signature or name at the bottom.

The image displays a newspaper clipping titled "Quartet of Recipients of Milton Awards Describe the Researches They Will Carry On." It features four individuals who received Milton Fund awards and discusses their planned research projects.

1. Professor K. P. Mathers, Associate Professor of Geography:

   • Mathers plans to conduct fieldwork in South America to study the physical geography of the Amazon River basin, focusing on the topography and hydrology of the region.

2. Professor Francis P. Hillenbrand, Associate Professor of Romance Languages:

   • Hillenbrand intends to travel to Andorra, a small principality in the Pyrenees, to study the language and culture of the region, particularly the Andorran dialect and its historical development.

3. Professor Charles Townsend Copeland, Professor of History of English Literature:

   • Copeland will teach at the Harvard Summer School and continue his research on the history of English literature, focusing on the medieval period, particularly the drama from the Restoration to 1800 and the development of English literature.

4. Professor Howel Williams, Professor of Botany:

   • Williams plans to study the mildews in the Philippines, specifically to investigate the mildew diseases of corn and sugarcane, which are causing significant crop losses. His research involves studying the spores of these mildews and their impact on agricultural production.

Additionally, there are mentions of other related activities and studies such as:

• Professor A. J. Butler’s work on the early history of the Spanish Conquistadors.
• Professor A. L. Kroeber’s research on the cultural history of the Spanish archipelago.
• Professor H. W. Fowler's study on the history of the English language.
• Professor J. C. Merriam's work on the history of the Spanish Conquistadors.

The clipping also includes a mention of the Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, and a small note on the bottom right about the Milton Fund.

The text highlights the diverse and impactful research these professors aim to pursue with the support of the Milton Fund awards.

The image shows a page from a book or periodical that appears to be an article from "The Harvard Crimson" dated Wednesday, March 24, with the headline "Quartet of Recipients of Milton Awards Describe the Researches They Will Carry On." The article is about recipients of the Milton Fund awards and their plans for research.

The text discusses four recipients:

1. Professor K. F. Mather: Describing his South American expeditions and the geological and geographical features he has observed.
2. Professor Charles Townsend Couchland: Mentions his teaching and research at the Harvard Summer School, with a focus on the History of English Literature.
3. Professor A. P. Usher: Talks about his proposed research in Spain, focusing on the study of money and prices during the period of the price revolution (1500 to 1660).
4. Professor Nicoll of London: Plans to teach at Harvard's summer school on the drama from the Restoration to 1800 and the development of the theatre.
5. Professor W. H. Weston: Discusses his study on fungi in the Philippines.
6. Professor E. W. Forbes: Explains his experiments with X-rays, aimed at detecting forgeries in old and valuable pictures.

The article includes a note at the bottom that specifies the source as "The Harvard Crimson." The page also has visible creases and signs of aging, suggesting it is from an older publication.

This image shows a page from a newspaper article. The article is titled "Quartet of Recipients of Milton Awards Describe the Researches They Will Carry On." It discusses the research projects of four recipients of the Milton Fund awards. The article is divided into sections, each detailing the work of a different recipient. The recipients mentioned are Professor K. F. Mather, Professor Charles Townsend Copeland, Professor A. P. Usher, and Professor W. H. Weston. The article also mentions Professor E. W. Forbes and his work with X-rays. The newspaper is from "The Harvard Crimson," dated Wednesday, March 24. The page is part of a bound collection, as indicated by the visible spine of the book on the right side of the image.

This is a photograph of a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from The Harvard Crimson, dated Wednesday, March 24 (the year is not visible but context suggests circa 1920s-1930s). The article is titled:

“Quartet of Recipients of Milton Awards Describe the Researches They Will Carry On”

The article details four Harvard scholars who have received Milton Fund grants to conduct field research abroad during the summer. The clipping is printed on aged, yellowed paper and shows signs of wear, including creases and discoloration, suggesting it has been preserved in a book or archive.

The article is organized into four distinct sections, each describing the recipient and their planned research:

1. Professor K. P. Matthei, Associate Professor of Geography – Plans to travel through South America (Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, Patagonia) to collect geological and topographical data, particularly focusing on the effects of the recent 1922 earthquake in Chile. He has already collected material on the physical geography of the Andes and aims to complete “a systematic form the large amount of material” he collected previously.

2. Professor W. H. Weston, Assistant Professor of Botany – Will investigate the spread of “Fiji mildeW” (mildew) on banana plants in the Philippines, having previously found it to be destructive to crops. He will also study other destructive fungi on various crops in the Orient, focusing on “the Philippines and China, now, and then come to the United States.”

3. Professor Charles Townsend Copeland, Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory – Will spend the summer teaching at the Harvard Summer School in England and conducting research on the history of English literature. He will also give readings and lectures on the drama from the Restoration to 1800.

4. Professor A. P. Usher, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics – Will travel to Spain to study the “operation for the period of the price revolution from 1500 to 1600 caused by the importation of gold and silver from the New World.” He will examine archival sources in Seville and Madrid, including Spanish Commerce and the archives of the Mint, military archives, and the municipal archives of Toledo and Burgos.

A short additional note at the bottom mentions “Fortress Experiments With Octane” by Professor E. W. Forbes, indicating it's part of a broader section of Harvard news updates.

The clipping is pasted into what appears to be a scrapbook or archive album, with a brown folder or page visible behind it.

In summary, this clipping is a snapshot of early 20th-century academic research culture at Harvard, showcasing funded international fieldwork in geography, botany, literature, and economics.

The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine featuring an article titled "Quartet of Recipients of Milton Awards Describe the Researches They Will Carry On." The article includes four different accounts from recipients of the Milton Awards, each detailing the research they plan to undertake. The recipients are:

1. Professor Charles Townsend of London, who plans to teach at Harvard Summer School and conduct a course on the American drama.
2. Professor K. R. Mather of the Carnegie Institution, who intends to study the geography and geology of the Andes region.
3. Professor W. H. Weston, a botanist, who will investigate the spread of Philippine mildews.
4. Professor A. P. Taber, who will travel to Spain to study the effects of the influx of gold and silver from the new world.

The article provides insights into the recipients' motivations, the significance of their research, and the potential impact on their respective fields.