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The image shows two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The pages are laid out side by side, with the left page numbered 6 and the right page numbered 7. Both pages contain text and one of the pages includes a photograph.

Left Page (Page 6):

• The text discusses various lecturers and their courses at Harvard University.
• Notable lecturers mentioned include:
  • Professor Otto Neugebauer from the University of Göttingen, Germany, who will lecture on physics.
  • M. Léon Brunschvicg from the Sorbonne, Paris, who will lecture on Plato's Symposium and the Phaedo.
  • Dr. Ortenburger, Professor of Germanic Literature at the University of Kiel, who will lecture on the life and work of Hebbel.
  • Professor Sven Rosseland from the University of Oslo, who will lecture on astronomy.
  • Dr. Otis P. Todd from Columbia University, who will lecture on Greek and Latin.
  • Dr. Humphrey Sumner from Balliol College, Oxford, who will lecture on the history of England.
  • Professor Arthur Darby Nock from Cambridge University, who will lecture on the history of religion.
  • Dr. C. Moore from Harvard, who will lecture on elementary physics.
  • Dr. Robert P. Blakey from Harvard, who will lecture on differential equations.
  • Dr. Paul A. Freund from Harvard, who will lecture on descriptive astronomy.
  • Dr. Chancy R. Tinker from Yale University, who will lecture on English literature.
  • Dr. Marcel Aubert from the Louvre, who will lecture on Gothic architecture.
  • Dr. Robert L. Lively from the University of Michigan, who will lecture on municipal administration.
  • Dr. Rhoda E. Akin from South Dakota, who will lecture on political science.

Right Page (Page 7):

• The text discusses construction and remodeling projects at Harvard.
• Mentions include:
  • The Harvard Reading Room, which has been remodeled.
  • The library in the northeast corner of Widener, which has been remodeled to house the Library's collection of books on psychology.
  • The old Chemistry 1 lecture room, which has been divided by a cross hall.
  • The gallery room and two classrooms, which have been remodeled.
  • The old chemical library, which has been made over for lecture purposes.
  • The large north lecture room, which is in its original state.
  • The basement of Boylston Hall, which will be the quarters of the Department of Psychology.
  • The basement of the University Museum, which will be used for classrooms.
  • The remodeling of the first floor of the Harvard Union.
• The page also includes a photograph titled "Skeleton of the New Athletic Building," showing the steel framework of a building under construction. The structure appears to be in the early stages of development, with visible beams and supports.

The overall content of the pages focuses on academic lectures and physical improvements to the Harvard campus.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, detailing various faculty appointments and updates at Harvard University.

Key points include:

1. Faculty Appointments:

   • Harvard as Lecturer: Otto Oldenbourg is mentioned as a lecturer on Chinese history at the University of Göttingen, Germany. He will lecture on molecular structure and band spectra.
   • Various Professors: Several professors from different fields are noted, including:
     • Otto J. Todd, Ph.D., on Greek at the University of British Columbia.
     • M. Robin, Professor of Ancient Philosophy, who will lecture on Plato's Symposium and the philosophy of Plato.
     • Wolfgang Liepold, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kiel.
     • Dr. L. A. Schapiro, who will lecture on the philosophy of Plato and the history of philosophy in ancient Greece.
     • Dr. Chauncey B. Tinker, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, will lecture on the poetry of the 18th century in Germany.
     • Arthur Darby Nock, Lecturer on the Classics at Clare College, Cambridge, who will lecture on the history of rhetoric.
     • Dr. Tibor Rado, from the University of Szeged, Hungary, will teach differential equations and a graduate course on the theory of functions.
     • Dr. Thomas H. Reed, LL.B., who will lecture on municipal administration and problems of the modern state.
     • Dr. Otis J. Todd, Ph.D., who will give a course on the history of Europe from 1815.
     • B. Humphrey Sumner, who will lecture on modern history at Balliol College, Oxford.

2. Building Updates:

   • The remodeling of the History Reading Room has been completed, now including rooms on the ground floor of Widener Library.
   • The Chemistry Lecture Room has been divided into a cross hall and a gallery room.
   • The Boyleton Library has been remodeled for lecture purposes.
   • The new building of the Athletic Department is shown in an accompanying photograph labeled "Skeleton of the New Athletic Building," indicating ongoing construction.

3. New Structures:

   • The construction of the new "house" for undergraduates on Fulton Street is mentioned, which will be connected to dormitories and have large lecture halls.

The page provides an overview of the academic activities and construction projects at Harvard University during that period.

The image shows an open booklet, the "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN," with the left page numbered 6 and the right page numbered 7. The content on these pages appears to be a mix of text and a photograph.

Left Page (Page 6):

The text on this page seems to be a list of academic appointments and activities at Harvard for the upcoming year. Some key points include:

• Appointments of lecturers and professors in various fields such as Chinese history, physics, philosophy, and economics.
• Details about the courses that will be offered, including molecular structure and band spectra, Plato’s Symposium, and the life and work of Hebel.
• Information about visiting scholars from other universities who will be lecturing at Harvard.

Right Page (Page 7):

The right page also continues with similar content, detailing more appointments and updates about the university facilities. Additionally, there is a black-and-white photograph at the bottom of the page showing the "Skeleton of the New Athletic Building," with a caption indicating its construction status.

Summary:

The bulletin provides updates on faculty and courses at Harvard, along with construction news. The photograph highlights ongoing development, indicating growth and changes in the university infrastructure. The text is dense, formatted in two columns, and appears to be aimed at alumni to keep them informed about recent and upcoming academic and physical developments at the university.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. Here are the key elements and details from the page:

1. Left Column - Articles and Announcements:

   • Faculty and Lecturer Appointments:

     • Harvard has appointed several new lecturers and professors for the upcoming academic year:
       • Otto Oldenberg: Professor of Physics.
       • From Germany, several scholars will lecture in various fields:
         • Leon Robin: Professor of Ancient Philosophy.
         • Paul F. Hahn: Physiology.
         • Paul Tillich: Philosophy and Sociology.
         • Otto J. Todd: Classical Archaeology.
         • Arthur Darby Nock: Lecturer on the Classics.
       • Sven Rosendahl: Astronomy from the University of Oslo.
       • Trygve Grottum: History of Art from the University of Christiania.
       • James B. Hedges: Economic history.
     • Other new lecturers include:
       • Chauncey B. Tinker: English Literature at Yale University, now giving a course at Harvard.
       • George Grodecki: Lecturer on mediaeval history.
       • Tibor Rado: Elementary theory of functions.

   • Guest Lecturers:

     • Several guest lecturers are scheduled, including:
       • M. Leon, from the Sorbonne, on the history of France.
       • M. Marcel Aubert: Lectures on French architecture.
       • Georges Gurvitch: Lecturer on the sociology of law.

   • New Courses:

     • The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is introducing new courses in various departments, such as:
       • A course in American history by James B. Hedges.
       • A course in elementary theory of functions by Tibor Rado.

   • Departmental Changes:

     • Dr. Channing will be on sabbatical leave.
     • Arthur M. Schlesinger will be lecturing on the history of the westward movement.

2. Right Column - Construction Updates:

   • New Athletic Building:
     • An update on the construction of the new athletic building is provided, including a photo of the skeletal structure.
     • The building will include new quarters for the Department of Hygiene, a remodelled library, and lecture rooms.
     • Specific details about the layout:
       • The first floor will house the Department of Hygiene.
       • The second floor will be dedicated to physiology laboratories.
       • The third floor will have rooms for the University Museum.
       • The remodeling includes a new reading room and other facilities.

Overall, the page provides updates on faculty appointments, new academic courses, guest lectures, and the progress of the new athletic building at Harvard.

The image is a scanned page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, featuring a detailed article about faculty appointments and building projects at Harvard University.

Faculty Appointments:

1. Otto Oldenberg - Professor of Chinese History at the University of Giessen, Germany, will lecture on Chinese history and physics.
2. M. Leon Robin - Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the Sorbonne, Paris, will lecture on Plato’s Symposium and the philosophy of Plato.
3. Wolfgang Liepe - Professor of Classical Philology at the University of Kiel, Germany, will lecture on the life and work of Hebel.
4. Arthur Darby Nock - Lecturer on the Classics at Clare College, Cambridge University, will lecture on the history of religion.
5. Otis J. Todd - Professor of Greek at the University of British Columbia, will lecture on Greek and Latin.
6. B. Humphrey Sumners - Tutor in Modern History at Balliol College, Oxford, will lecture on European history.
7. James B. Hedges - Professor of English Literature at Yale University, will lecture on American history.
8. Chaucey B. Tinker - Professor of English Literature at Yale University, will lecture on the history of the English language.
9. Thomas H. Reed - Professor of Municipal Administration and Problems of the Modern State at the University of Michigan, will lecture on municipal administration.

Building Projects:

1. Fine Arts Building (Boylston Hall):

   • A new wing is being added to the existing Boylston Hall.
   • The building includes new classrooms, a lecture hall, a library, and a reading room.
   • The remodeling will house the Library's Chinese Collection.
   • The new structure will also include a History Reading Room and a Chemistry Lecture Room.
   • The construction is expected to be completed soon, with the new facilities ready for use.

2. New Athletic Building:

   • The skeleton of the new athletic building is shown in the image.
   • The building will have a large central court, surrounded by dormitory rooms.
   • The building program for the University continues with this construction.

The page also includes an image of the skeleton structure of the new athletic building, emphasizing the ongoing construction projects at Harvard.

The image contains two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically pages 6 and 7.

Page 6:

This page lists several Harvard lecturers and their areas of expertise for the academic year. Here's a detailed summary:

• Orto Oldenbourg: Lecturer on Chinese history.
• Otto Blumenthal: Professor of Physics at the University of Göttingen, Germany, will lecture on molecular structure and band spectra.
• Charles H. Haskins: Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Paris, will lecture on Plato's Symposium and the philosophy of Plato.
• Wolgang Liepman: Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kiel, Germany, will lecture on the philosophy of Plato.
• Paul Vinogradoff: Professor of Russian and Slavonic Literature at the University of Kiel, will lecture on the life and work of Hebel.
• Arthur S. Eddington: Director of the Observatory at the University of Cambridge, will lecture on the theory of relativity and cosmology.
• Otto J. Todd: Professor of Greek at the University of British Columbia, will lecture on the history of Greek and Latin literature.
• B. Humphrey Sumner: Tutor in Modern History at Balliol College, Oxford, will lecture on the history of Europe since 1815.
• Arthur Darby Nock: Lecturer on the Classics at Clare College, Cambridge, will lecture on the history of religions.
• Chaucey B. Tinker: Professor of English Literature at Yale University, will lecture on British literature.
• James R. Hedges: Professor of English, will lecture on American literature and the history of the English language.
• Thomas H. Reed: Lecturer in Municipal Administration and Economics, will lecture on municipal administration and problems of the modern state.

Page 7:

This page includes information on the remodeling and construction of buildings on the Harvard campus:

• Louvre Building: A triangular plot at the river front, near the foot of the river, is being remodeled.
• History Reading Room: The old Chemistry lecture room on the ground floor of Walcott has been remodeled to house the Library's Chinese Collection.
• Boylston Hall: The building is being refitted for the Department of Fine Arts. The north end of the building is being used for the Department of Physics.
• New Athletic Building: Construction is underway, with the skeleton structure visible in the photograph on the page. The building will include a gymnasium, dormitories, and halls for undergraduates.

The image also features a photograph of the skeleton structure of the new athletic building, labeled "Skeleton of the New Athletic Building."

The image shows two open pages from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The visible pages are numbered 6 and 7. The text on the pages appears to be discussing topics related to Harvard University, including lectures, professors, and ongoing construction at the university.

On page 7, there is a black-and-white photograph depicting a steel framework structure, labeled "Skeleton of the New Athletic Building." The photograph shows the early phase of construction with the steel beams erected but the building not yet completed. The background of the photograph includes trees and an open sky.

The pages have a light tan color and two punch holes on the right side, indicating they might be part of a binder or a collection of documents. The text is printed in a classic serif font, typical of traditional academic publications.

The image shows an open vintage book or bulletin with two pages visible. On the left page, which is numbered "6," there is text under the heading "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The text appears to be an article or series of short articles related to Harvard University, mentioning various individuals, their academic achievements, roles, lectures, and events.

On the right page, numbered "7," there is a continuation of the text from the left with more references to individuals associated with Harvard University, offerings on Chinese history, and mentions of various university buildings and architectural details.

Inserted at the bottom right of this page is a black-and-white photograph of some construction with the caption "Skeleton of the New Athletic Building." This photo focuses on the framework or skeletal structure of a building, likely in the early stages of construction, with scaffolding and beams clearly visible.

There are visible binding holes along the center of the spread, suggesting these pages are part of a bound volume like a magazine or bulletin. The pages have a slightly aged look, indicating that the document is not recent.

The image shows two pages from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The pages are numbered 6 and 7. The pages contain text describing educational updates, professors, courses, and buildings related to Harvard University. On page 7, there is a black-and-white photograph depicting the skeletal structure of a new athletic building under construction. The caption below the photo reads, “Skeleton of the New Athletic Building.” The text and photograph are printed on light-colored paper, and the pages have three holes punched along the right edge, suggesting they may have been part of a binder or folder.

The image depicts an open page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically pages 6 and 7. The content is formatted as a printed text document, likely from an early 20th-century issue, given the style of typography and layout.

Description of the Content:

1. Header:

   • The top of the page features the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" prominently displayed at the top, centered, in a bold, serif font. The page numbers "6" and "7" are also visible at the top corners.

2. Text Content:

   • The main body of the page consists of dense, justified text in a classic serif typeface, typical of early 20th-century printing.
   • The text appears to be a mix of academic announcements, faculty updates, and descriptions of campus developments. It includes:
     • Faculty Appointments and Lectures: Mentions of professors and their lectures, such as Otto Oldenburg (Physics), Otto Oldenberg (Chinese history), and others.
     • Course Offerings: Details about courses being taught, including subjects like mathematics, history, philosophy, and astronomy.
     • Campus Developments: Information about new buildings, renovations, and infrastructure, such as the new athletic building and the relocation of certain departments.
     • Building Descriptions: A section describes the new athletic building, including its layout, purpose, and current construction status. There is also mention of the Business School and its expansion.

3. Illustrative Element:

   • On the right side of the page, there is a black-and-white illustration labeled "Skeleton of the New Athletic Building."
     • The illustration depicts a simplified, schematic drawing of the building's structure, showing its layout, including walls, floors, and key features.
     • The caption beneath the illustration reinforces its purpose as a visual representation of the planned athletic facility.

4. Layout:

   • The text is organized into paragraphs, with clear spacing between sections.
   • The illustration is placed to the right of the text, suggesting it is meant to complement the written description of the new athletic building.

Overall Impression:

The page combines textual and visual elements to inform readers about academic activities, faculty news, and campus developments at Harvard University. The inclusion of the building's schematic illustration indicates an effort to provide a clear, visual understanding of the new construction project. The formal tone and structured layout suggest this is an official publication aimed at alumni and faculty.