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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically "The Crimson," dated September 26 and 27, 1930. The page contains two main articles.

Left Column: "Twelve Foreign Professors Will Be Here This Year"

1. Headline and Subheadline:

   • "Twelve Foreign Professors Will Be Here This Year"
   • "Three from England, Eight from Continent, One from China Will Lecture"

2. Content:

   • The article lists twelve distinguished professors from various countries who will lecture at Harvard during the year.
   • Professors and Their Origins:
     • Norway: Professor Haakon Shetelig (University of Oslo)
     • France: André Bellesort (University of Strasbourg), André Lalande (Sorbonne), and Phillippe de Vargas (Technische Hooge School of Delft)
     • Germany: Professor Ingeborg Schmidt-Kraepelin (University of Berlin)
     • England: Major H. Spencer Jones (British Museum), Oliver Elton (University of Liverpool), and Ivor Armstrong Richards (Magdalene College, Cambridge)
     • Austria: Alois Schumpeter (University of Bonn)
     • China: Karl Menger (University of Vienna)
   • Topics of Lectures:
     • Topics range from archaeology, literature, economics, mathematics, and art.
   • Notable Mentions:
     • Major H. Spencer Jones, the Charles Eliot Norton Professor, is highlighted for his contributions to astronomy.
     • Oliver Elton is noted for his critical works on English literature.
     • Ivor Armstrong Richards is mentioned for his work in literary criticism.
     • Alois Schumpeter is known for his work in economics.
     • Karl Menger is noted for his contributions to geometry and dimension theory.

Right Column: "Rare Coins of Early England on Exhibit at New Fogg Museum"

1. Headline and Subheadline:

   • "Rare Coins of Early England on Exhibit at New Fogg Museum"
   • "Collection Loaned by L. C. Briggs '31 Includes Many Scarce Pieces—Are of Historical Interest"

2. Content:

   • The article discusses an exhibition of rare coins loaned by L. C. Briggs '31 at the New Fogg Art Museum.
   • Collection Details:
     • The coins date back to 150 B.C.
     • The collection includes many scarce pieces of historical interest.
   • Highlights of the Collection:
     • Oldest coins date back to around 100 B.C. and are believed to be Gaulish.
     • Roman coins include those of the Emperor Philip and his son.
     • Coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror.
     • Coins from the reign of King Stephen and King John.
     • Coins from the reign of Edward I, including a rare coin of the Earl of Northumberland.
     • Coins from the reign of Richard II and other notable rulers.

Additional Information:

• The page also includes a small boxed section titled "Variety of Exhibits are Shown About University," which briefly mentions various exhibitions around the university, including historical displays and art exhibitions.

Overall, the page provides detailed information about visiting professors and a rare coin exhibition at Harvard University in 1930.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the Harvard Crimson dated September 26, 1930, and September 24, 1930. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

1. Twelve Foreign Professors Will Be Here This Year (Sept 26, 1930)

   • Headline: Twelve foreign professors will visit Harvard during the academic year.
   • Details:
     • Three from England: Arthur Mayers Hind (British Museum), Oliver Elton (University of Liverpool), and Adolph Goldschmidt (University of Berlin).
     • Eight from the Continent: Andre Leconte (France), Edmond Joachin Vermeil (France), Jan Arnoldus Schouten (Netherlands), Phillip de Vries (Netherlands), Ivo Armstong Richards (England), and others from France and Germany.
     • One from China: Dr. Erwin Schroedinger.
     • Lectures: They will lecture on subjects ranging from "The History of the Far East since 1753" to "The Cultural Remains of China."
     • Arthur Mayers Hind: He will be the incumbent of the Norton Chair at the British Museum.
     • Oliver Elton: Will serve as a visiting lecturer on English for the academic year.
     • Arthur Hind: His lecture topics include the history of the Far East, the cultural remains of China, and the history of the British Empire.
     • Ivor Armstrong Richards: Will lecture on literary criticism.

2. Rare Coins of Early England on Exhibit at New Fogg Museum (Sept 24, 1930)

   • Headline: Rare coins from early England are part of an exhibit at the Fogg Museum.
   • Details:
     • Collection: Loaned by L. C. Briggs '31, the collection includes many scarce pieces of historical interest.
     • Oldest Coins: Date back to 150 B.C.
     • Historical Significance: The coins provide insight into the monetary history and political changes of early England.
     • Examples:
       • Coins from the reigns of Canute, Alfred the Great, Edward the Confessor, and William I.
       • Coins of Charles I, including the three-bob piece, and other historical coins.

3. Variety of Exhibits Are Shown About University (Sept 24, 1930)

   • Headline: Various exhibits are displayed around the University.
   • Details:
     • Treasure Room Displays: History of early Harvard and development of type foundry.
     • Fogg Museum Exhibits: Includes objects from the economy of the American School of Oriental Research.
     • Schumpeter Exhibits: Economic Research and Harvard University's memorial exhibits.
     • Aldolph Goldschmidt: Showing a collection of objects from the University of Berlin.
     • Kirkuk, Iraq: Exhibits related to economic research and history.

These clippings provide a snapshot of the academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during September 1930, highlighting visiting professors and historical exhibits.

The image displays two newspaper articles from the "Crimson," a university newspaper, dated September 26, 1930, and September 24, 1930. Here is a detailed summary of each article:

September 26, 1930 Article:

Title: "Twelve Foreign Professors Will Be Here This Year"

• Introduction: The article announces that twelve distinguished professors from various countries will be visiting Cambridge University this academic year.

• Details:

  • Three Professors from England:
    • Arthur Mayers, Head of the British Museum, will lecture on "The History of the Far East" from 1753.
    • Oliver Elton, Emeritus Professor of the University of Liverpool, will give lectures on "The Cultural Renaissance in England."
    • Dr. Eric Evans, known for his critical works on paintings and engravings, will be lecturing.
  • Eight Professors from the Continent:
    • Lecturers include prominent figures from France, Germany, Italy, and other European countries.
  • One Professor from China:
    • Dr. Ernest Schuman, a noted scholar, will be lecturing on Chinese culture and history.

• Norton Chair:

  • The article mentions the appointment of Arthur Mayers as the new holder of the Norton Chair at Cambridge, which was previously held by Professor Gilbert Murray.

September 24, 1930 Article:

Title: "Rare Coins of Early England on Exhibit at New Fogg Museum"

• Introduction: This article discusses a collection of ancient British coins on display at the Fogg Museum, including some historically significant pieces.

• Details:

  • Collection Description:
    • The exhibit includes coins from the reign of Philip II of Macedon, known for their historical significance.
    • The coins date back to the 150 B.C. era and are part of a loaned collection by L. C. Briggs '31.
  • Historical Interest:
    • The oldest coins date back to 150 B.C., found in France and Southern England.
    • The collection features a variety of Roman coins, including those from the Sciaetates era.
    • The series includes coins from the reign of Alfred the Great, Charles I, and other notable figures from British history.

The articles highlight the academic and cultural events happening at Cambridge University, including notable visiting professors and significant historical exhibits.

The image depicts a newspaper page with two articles. The first article, titled "TWELVE FOREIGN PROFESSORS WILL BE HERE THIS YEAR," details the arrival of twelve distinguished professors from various countries, including England, France, Germany, Norway, and China, who will lecture at different institutions in the United States during the academic year. The second article, titled "RARE COINS OF EARLY ENGLAND ON EXHIBIT AT NEW FOGG MUSEUM," describes an exhibition of rare coins at the Fogg Museum, including pieces dating back to 150 B.C. and notable coins from various periods of English history. The page is dated September 26, 1930, with additional handwritten notes indicating other dates and references.

The image is a page from the Harvard Crimson newspaper, dated September 24, 1930. It contains several articles and announcements related to academic activities and exhibits at Harvard University.

1. Twelve Foreign Professors Will Be Here This Year:

   • The article lists twelve foreign professors who will be visiting Harvard University for the academic year. They come from various countries and will lecture on different subjects:
     • Norway: Professor Halvdan Koht from the University of Oslo, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Scandinavian social and political history.
     • England: Three professors, including Arthur Mayer Hind from the British Museum, Oliver Elton from the University of Liverpool, and Professor Gilsbert Murray from Oxford.
     • France: André Morize from the University of Paris.
     • Germany: Edmund Jacobson Vetter from the University of Berlin and Adolph Goldschmidt from the University of Berlin.
     • China: Liang Yn-Chia, who will lecture in the Far East languages.
     • Italy: Professor Alessandro Levi.
     • Austria: Alois Schumpeter from the University of Bonn.

2. Hind Has Norton Chair:

   • Arthur Mayer Hind, Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, will hold the Norton Chair of Poetry at Harvard during the first half of the academic year. He will lecture on the history of engravings and paintings.

3. Rare Coins of Early England on Exhibit at New Fogg Museum:

   • A collection of rare coins from early England, loaned by L. C. Briggs, is being exhibited at the New Fogg Art Museum. The collection includes many scarce pieces dating back to historical periods such as:
     • Coins from the Roman era, including those depicting a wolf and twins, symbolizing the founding of Rome.
     • Anglo-Saxon coins, including a gold coin from the era of Eadbald of Kent.
     • Coins from the Norman period, featuring William the Conqueror.
     • Medieval coins, including some from the reign of Henry III and Edward III.
     • An extremely rare coin from the period of Stephen's reign, known as the "Awbridge Penny."

4. Variety of Exhibits Are Shown About University:

   • This section highlights various exhibitions around the university, including:
     • A display of Roman, Early Harvard, and other historical items in different rooms.

The page provides a glimpse into the rich academic and cultural exchanges and historical exhibits happening at Harvard University in 1930.

The image contains three articles from the Crimson newspaper, dated September 26, 1930, and September 24, 1930. Here's a detailed summary of each article:

1. Article: "Twelve Foreign Professors Will Be Here This Year"

   • The article announces the arrival of twelve foreign professors for the academic year, including three from England, eight from the European continent, and one from China.
   • The professors will be lecturing on various subjects, such as "The History of the Far East since 1753" and "The Cultural Renaissance in China."
   • Arthur Mayger Hind, who will be the Norton Professor of Fine Arts, is highlighted for his expertise in paintings and engravings.
   • Other professors mentioned include Oliver Elton from Liverpool, who will lecture on English literature, and Jan Arnoldus Schouten from the Netherlands, who will teach mathematics.

2. Article: "Rare Coins of Early England on Exhibit at New Fogg Museum"

   • This article describes a coin collection loaned by L.C. Briggs, which includes many scarce pieces of historical interest.
   • The collection dates back to 150 B.C. and features a variety of ancient British coins from France and Southern England.
   • Notable coins include those of Philip of Macedon, a Gaulish prototype, and several Roman coins with interesting designs.
   • The article mentions coins from the reigns of Alfred the Great and Edward the Elder, among others, highlighting the historical significance of the collection.

The articles are part of the Crimson newspaper and provide a glimpse into the academic and cultural events at Harvard University during the early 1930s.

The image shows a scanned newspaper page from "Crimson," dated September 20, 1930. The page contains two separate newspaper articles with their titles highlighted by lines drawn in pencil.

The first article is titled "TWELVE FOREIGN PROFESSORS WILL BE HERE THIS YEAR." It discusses the visit of twelve international scholars from various countries who will be visiting and teaching in different academic institutions. The countries mentioned include England, Egypt, Norway, France, and The Netherlands. Their specialties range from literature to political economy, and they are coming due to the efforts of various American educational programs and endowments.

The second article, positioned on the right side of the page, is headlined "RARE COINS OF EARLY ENGLAND ON EXHIBIT AT NEW FOGG MUSEUM." This piece talks about a collection of coins from around 150 B.C. that is on exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The collection was assembled by L. C. Briggs '31 and includes several historical coin pieces. The article elaborates on the origins and significance of these coins, mentioning various periods and rulers, such as Charlemagne and Shakespeare's Macbeth.

The newspaper page shows signs of age with slight discoloration and creasing, indicative of its archival nature. The handwritten pencil annotations with dates suggest that this newspaper has been used for reference or research.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper, containing several articles. There are handwritten notes at the top, with dates "Crimson Sept. 26, 1930" on the left and "Crimson Sept. 29, 1930" on the right. Additionally, "Crimson Sept. 24" is handwritten in the middle section. The text is typewritten, and the articles are separated into distinct columns.

1. The first article on the left is titled "TWELVE FOREIGN PROFESSORS WILL BE HERE THIS YEAR".

   • This article announces twelve foreign professors visiting, including three from England, eight from the continent, and one from China.
   • It mentions Hind has the Norton chair and details about several professors and their backgrounds, including Professor Halvdan Koht representing Norway and Professor Arthur Hind from the British Museum.

2. The middle section contains an article titled "VARIETY OF EXHIBITS ARE SHOWN ABOUT UNIVERSITY".

   • It details multiple exhibits on display across various locations of the University.
   • The exhibits cover a range of subjects, from biological history to the early history of Harvard.

3. The column on the right includes an article titled "RARE COINS OF EARLY ENGLAND ON EXHIBIT AT NEW FOGG MUSEUM".

   • This article talks about an exhibition of rare coins, dating back to around 150 B.C., at the New Fogg Museum.
   • It mentions various types of coins on display, including Roman coins found in Britain, coins from the pre-conquest period before 1272, and coins featuring historical figures.

The article format suggests an academic or possibly historical context, discussing professors and exhibits relevant to a university setting.

The image shows a page with three newspaper clippings attached, dated September 24 and 26, 1930, from the "Crimson."

1. The first article is titled "TWELVE FOREIGN PROFESSORS WILL BE HERE THIS YEAR." It announces that twelve distinguished foreign professors, including three from England, eight from the Continent, and one from China, will be lecturing at Harvard during the year. Notable mentions include Arthur Mayger Hind, who holds the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry, Oliver Elton from the University of Liverpool, Professor Adolph Goldschmidt from the University of Berlin, and Alois Schumpeter from the University of Bonn, among others. The article provides brief biographies and areas of expertise for these professors.

2. The second article, titled "VARIETY OF EXHIBITS ARE SHOWN ABOUT UNIVERSITY," discusses exhibits currently on display about the university's history in the Treasure Room of Widener Library. It highlights an exhibition about early Harvard history and another at the Fogg Museum showing objects found by expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University near Kirkuk, Iraq, including a memorial exhibition of Charles Herbert Moore's paintings.

3. The third article is titled "RARE COINS OF EARLY ENGLAND ON EXHIBIT AT NEW FOGG MUSEUM." It details a collection of rare and historical English coins loaned by L. C. Briggs '31 to the New Fogg Art Museum, some dating back to 150 B.C. The article describes various coins, their historical significance, and associated stories such as coins from the ancient British series, Roman coins, and coins related to medieval English monarchs and historical figures, including a coin of Alfred the Great and pieces linked to Shakespeare's Macbeth.

The articles are carefully cut and pasted onto the page with handwritten notes marking the date and source from the "Crimson."

The image depicts a scanned page from a newspaper or publication dated September 26, 1930, titled "Crimson." The page contains several articles and headlines, with the most prominent being:

Headline: "TWELVE FOREIGN PROFESSORS WILL BE HERE THIS YEAR"

This article announces the arrival of twelve distinguished foreign professors at an institution, likely Harvard University, based on the context. The professors are from various countries, including England, the Continent (Europe), and China. The article lists their names, affiliations, and the subjects they will teach. Notable professors mentioned include:

• Arthur Mayes Hind, from the British Museum, who will lecture on the Hind Norton Chair in Fine Arts.
• Oliver Elton, from the University of Liverpool, who will lecture on English literature.
• Adolf Goldschmidt, from the University of Berlin, who will lecture on art history.
• Alois Schumpeter, from Harvard University, who will lecture on economics.

Subheadline: "HIND HAS NORTON CHAIR"

This subheadline elaborates on Arthur Mayes Hind's appointment as the Hind Norton Chair in Fine Arts. It highlights his credentials, including his role as the fourth incumbent of the chair, which was established in 1921. Hind is noted as a leading authority on prints and drawings, having served as a professor at Oxford University and held a high rank in the Order of the British Empire.

Other Articles:

1. "RARE COINS OF EARLY ENGLAND ON EXHIBIT AT NEW FOGG MUSEUM"

   • This article discusses a collection of rare coins from early England, loaned by L. C. Briggs '31, now on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The collection includes coins dating back to 150 B.C. and features historical pieces of interest, such as:
     • The oldest coins of ancient Britain, dating from 150 B.C.
     • Coins attributed to Philip of Macedon and Caesar.
     • Coins from the Roman Empire, including a coin depicting Caesar's Sequestration.
     • Coins from the Anglo-Saxon period, including those of King Edmund and Alfred the Great.
     • Coins from the post-conquest period, including those of Prince Henry and Edward the Confessor.

2. "VARIETY OF EXHIBITS ARE SHOWN ABOUT UNIVERSITY"

   • This brief note mentions that exhibits covering a wide range of subjects are now on display at the University Room of the Widener Library. It highlights the diversity of topics being showcased.

Visual Elements:

• The page is typed in a classic newspaper style, with clear column formatting.
• Handwritten notes are visible in the margins, including the date "Sept. 24" and the word "Crimson" repeated in different locations.
• The layout includes multiple headlines and subheadings, typical of a newspaper page from the early 20th century.

Contextual Clues:

• The mention of Harvard University (e.g., the Fogg Art Museum, Widener Library) suggests that this is a publication related to Harvard, likely The Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University.
• The focus on academic appointments, museum exhibits, and historical artifacts indicates a strong emphasis on education, culture, and intellectual pursuits.

In summary, the image shows a page from a 1930 issue of The Harvard Crimson, featuring news about visiting foreign professors, a rare coin exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, and various university-related exhibits. The content reflects the academic and cultural life of Harvard University during that era.