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The image contains a collection of newspaper clippings and announcements from the Harvard Gazette and other sources, detailing various lectures and events scheduled for November and December. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Gazette Nov. 15

Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy

• Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser to the National Government of China, will give two lectures on "Chinese Architecture with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements."
• The lectures are sponsored by the Division of Fine Arts and the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
• The first lecture, "Observations in Modern China as I Have Seen Them," will be given on November 20 at 8 p.m. under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
• Mr. Murphy has extensive experience in China, having worked on the design of buildings for St. Paul's College at Tsinanfu and the adaptation of Chinese architecture.
• He has also worked on the city-planning of Nanking and the design of buildings for the National Government.

Gazette Nov. 22

Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts"

• Under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts, Professors Arthur M. Hind and Charles Eliot Norton will give a series of lectures on early Italian engravings and woodcuts.
• The remaining lectures include:
  • Nov. 25: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving"
  • Dec. 2: "Chiaroscuro Woodcut"
  • Dec. 9: "Old Master Drawings"
• The lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m. and are open to the public.

Lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Dessois

• On December 4 at 5 p.m., Monsieur Auguste V. Dessois will give a lecture in French on "University Life in Paris, Past and Present."
• The lecture is under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and will be held in Emerson D.

Gazette Nov. 27

Tuesday, November 25

• Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
• Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference:
  • "The Ring-Dike of the Osipee Mountains" by Miss Louise Kingsley.
  • "Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck's Contribution" by Professor Kirk Bryan.

Post Nov. 30

Free Lectures on Art

• A series of free lectures on art will be given at the Fogg Art Museum:
  • Nov. 25: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
  • Dec. 2: "Chiaroscuro Woodcut" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
  • Dec. 9: "Old Master Drawings" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
  • Dec. 16: "The Art of the Book" by Professor Paul Sachs.
• The lectures are open to the public and will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m.

Post Nov. 30

The Fogg Art Museum

• Announcement of a lecture on "The Art of the Book" by Professor Paul Sachs on December 16 at 5 p.m.
• The lecture will include an exhibition of works by William Blake and other artists.

Trans Nov. 29

Exhibition Announcement

• An exhibition of Chinese paintings from the collection of C. C. Wang will be on view at the Fogg Art Museum from November 29 to December 15.
• The exhibition includes works from the Nan-ping and other collections, featuring paintings from the Sung, Yuan, Ming, and Ch'ing dynasties.

This collection of clippings provides a snapshot of the academic and cultural events scheduled at Harvard during this period, focusing on art, architecture, and geology.

The image contains several newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette and other sources, detailing lectures and events held at the Fogg Art Museum and related academic institutions.

1. Gazette Nov. 15:

   • Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy:
     • Two lectures on "Chinese Architecture" and "Conditions in China as I Have Seen Them" were scheduled for November 18 and 20, 1929, at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively, at the Fogg Art Museum.
     • Murphy was an architectural adviser to the National Government of China from 1929 to 1930 and had a background in architecture and urban planning.

2. Gazette Nov. 22:

   • Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts":

     • Professor Arthur M. Hind and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry were to give a series of lectures on early Italian engravings and woodcuts.
     • The first lecture was scheduled for November 25 on "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving."
     • Additional lectures were planned for December 4 ("Book Illustration") and December 11 ("Chiaroscuro Woodcut").
     • Professor Hind was also scheduled to give a lecture on "Old Master Drawings" on December 16.

   • Lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos:

     • A lecture on "University Life in Paris, Past and Present" was scheduled for December 4 at 5 p.m.

3. Gazette Nov. 22 (TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25):

   • Lectures and Events:
     • "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" by Professor Arthur M. Hind at the Fogg Art Museum, 5 p.m.
     • A combined meeting of the Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference on various geological topics, including "The Ring-Dike of the Ossipee Mountains" by Miss Louise Kingsley and "Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck’s Contribution" by Professor Kirk Bryan.

4. Post Nov. 30:

   • Free Lectures on Art:
     • Two lectures were scheduled for November 25 and December 4, focusing on "Book Illustration" and "Chiaroscuro Woodcut," respectively.
     • These lectures were part of the regular museum schedule and would be open to the public.

5. Trans. Nov. 29:

   • Fogg Art Museum Events:
     • The museum was open to the public on weekends and weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special exhibitions and lectures.
     • Specific exhibitions included "The Nuremberg Collection," "Rembrandt Etchings," and "The School of Rubens."

Overall, the clippings highlight a variety of academic lectures and events centered around art, architecture, and geology, primarily organized by the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University.

The image is a collage of several pages from newspapers or magazines, specifically focusing on announcements of lectures and events related to the Fine Arts and other academic subjects.

1. Gazette Nov. 25 (Top Left):

   • Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural advisor, are announced. The lectures are titled "Chinese Architecture with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements," scheduled for November 19 and 20 at the Harvard-Yenching Institute. Murphy’s background is detailed, mentioning his work in China and his contributions to modern architectural designs.

2. Gazette Nov. 22 (Top Right):

   • Announces lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by Professor Arthur M. Hind and Charles Eliot Norton. The lectures include:
     • November 25: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving."
     • December 4: "Book Illustration."
     • December 11: "Chiaroscuro Woodcut."
   • Additionally, a lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos on "University Life in Paris" is scheduled for December 16.

3. Gazette Nov. 22 (Bottom Left):

   • The Fogg Museum of Fine Arts offers free weekdays, and various lectures are scheduled for November 25, including:
     • Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference, with presentations by Miss Louise Kingsley and Professor Kirk Bryan.

4. Post Nov. 30 (Bottom Center):

   • Details about free lectures on art, including:
     • A lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts."
     • A lecture by Charles Eliot Norton on the same topic.
   • Specifics include dates and times, with the lectures scheduled for November 25 and December 4.

5. Trans. Nov. 29 (Bottom Right):

   • A brief mention of the Fogg Art Museum's location, which is on Quincy Street and Broad Street, Cambridge, and a note about exhibitions, including a collection by Rembrandt van Rijn.

This collage highlights the cultural and academic events happening at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University during late November and early December.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, each detailing various lectures and events at academic institutions, primarily focused on art and architecture. The clippings are from the 'Gazette' and 'Post' newspapers, dated between November 15 and December 11. Key points include:

1. Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy (November 15):

   • Murphy, an Architectural Adviser to the National Government of China, will give two lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • First lecture: "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on November 19 at 8 p.m.
   • Second lecture: "Conditions in Modern China: What I Have Seen Them" on November 20 at 8 p.m.
   • Background: Murphy graduated from Yale in 1899, worked in New York, and later in China. He was appointed Architectural Adviser in 1928 for city planning in Nanking.

2. Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" (November 22):

   • Professor Arthur M. Hind, Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, continues his series of lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Upcoming topics include: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" on November 25, and "Chiaroscuro Woodcut" on December 11.
   • Lecture on "Old Master Drawings" by Professor Hind scheduled for December 16.

3. Lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos (November 22):

   • Desclos, Assistant Director of the Office National des Universités Françaises, will lecture in French on "University Life in Paris, Past and Present" on December 4 at 5 p.m. in Emerson D.

4. Events on Tuesday, November 25 (November 22):

   • "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts: III. Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" by Professor Arthur M. Hind at the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m.
   • Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference with talks on the Ossipee Mountains and Geomorphology at 8 p.m.

5. Free Lectures on Art (November 30):

   • Fogg Art Museum open to the public with free lectures, including one on Rembrandt by Professor Arthur M. Hind on December 3.
   • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum open to the public with a lecture on Italian art by Professor George H. Chase on December 4.

6. Transcript from November 24 (November 30):

   • Fogg Art Museum open to the public with special exhibitions, including works by Rembrandt and other artists. Professor Hind will discuss "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" on Thursday at 5 p.m.

The clippings highlight a rich schedule of academic lectures and exhibitions focused on art, architecture, and geology, with notable speakers and open access to significant museums and institutions.

The image displays several pages from a publication called the "Gazette," dated in November, detailing a series of lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum and other associated venues.

Gazette November 15

Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy

• Content: Mr. Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser to the National Government of China from 1929, will give two lectures at the Fogg Art Museum:
  1. "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 p.m.
  2. "Modern China, as I Have Seen Them" on Thursday, November 20, at 8 p.m.
• Background of Mr. Murphy: Born in New Haven, educated at Yale in 1899, Murphy started his career as an architect and visited China in 1914, where he worked on designing various buildings and developed an interest in Chinese architecture. He became an adviser for the National Government of China in 1928.

Gazette November 22

Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts"

• Content: Under Professor Arthur M. Hind, Keeper of Prints at the British Museum, a series of lectures will be given:
  1. "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" on Tuesday, November 25, at 5 p.m.
  2. "Chiaroscuro Woodcut" on December 4.
  3. "Book Illustration" on December 11.
• Additional lecture by Professor Hind:
  • "Old Master Drawings" on Tuesday, December 16, at 5 p.m.

Geological Society of Boston Meeting

• Content: Combined meeting with the Harvard Geological Conference:
  1. "The Ring-Dike of the Ossipee Mountains" by Miss Louise Kingsley.
  2. "Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck’s Contribution" by Professor Kirk Bryan, at the University Museum, 8 p.m.

Gazette November 30

Free Lectures on Art

• Content: Two lectures are announced:
  1. "The Fogg Museum of Fine Arts" by Mr. Paul J. Sachs, focusing on the museum’s collections and their educational use, on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
  2. "German, Dutch, Flemish, and Spanish Paintings" by Mr. Chandler R. Post, discussing exhibitions and significant pieces, on Friday at 4 p.m.

Lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos

• Content: A lecture in French on "University Life in Paris, Past and Present" by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, Assistant Director of the Office National des Universités Françaises, on Thursday, December 4, at 8 p.m.

General Information

• The lectures and events are open to the public.
• The Fogg Art Museum offers free weekly public lectures on various art-related topics. The upcoming schedule includes talks on Rembrandt’s etchings, Dutch and Flemish art, and other exhibitions.

The image shows a collection of clippings from a 1930s university newspaper or bulletin, specifically from the Gazette, detailing events and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum and other related departments. Here’s a detailed summary:

1. Gazette Nov. 21 (Top Left)

   • Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy:
     • Mr. Henry Killam Murphy, an Architectural Advisor to the National Government of China, will give two lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.
     • First Lecture: "Chinese Architecture with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on Wednesday, November 21, at 8:30 p.m.
     • Second Lecture: "Conditions in China as I Have Seen Them" on Thursday, November 22, at 8:30 p.m.
     • Murphy's background is provided, mentioning his work in China, Yale education, and his architectural projects.

2. Gazette Nov. 22 (Top Right)

   • Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts":
     • Professor Arthur M. Hind will give a series of lectures, including:
       • Nov. 25: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving"
       • Dec. 4: "Book Illustration"
       • Dec. 11: "Chiaroscuro Woodcut"
     • The lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m.
   • Lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos:
     • On Thursday, December 4, at 5 p.m., Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, Assistant Director of the Office National des Universités Françaises, will give a lecture titled "University Life in Paris, Past and Present" in Emerson Hall.

3. Gazette Nov. 22 (Middle Left)

   • Tuesday, November 25 Events:
     • Lecture: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" by Professor Arthur M. Hind in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m.
     • Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference:
       • Combined meeting with:
         • "The Ring-Dike of the Ossipee Mountains" by Miss Louise Kingsley of Wellesley College at 8 p.m.
         • "Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck's Contribution" by Professor Kirk Bryan in the Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum at 8 p.m.

4. Gazette Nov. 30 (Bottom Left)

   • Free Lectures on Art:
     • Two lectures on unusual topics:
       • Nov. 25: "Book Illustration" by Professor Hind
       • Dec. 4: "Chiaroscuro Woodcut" by Professor Hind
     • These lectures will be held at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

5. Gazette Nov. 30 (Bottom Right)

   • Fogg Art Museum:
     • Open to the public free of charge on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
     • Exhibitions include:
       • "Rembrandt and His Contemporaries"
       • "Italian Prints of the Fifteenth Century"
       • "Water Colors by American Artists"
     • The museum also features:
       • "French Paintings of the Nineteenth Century"
       • "Paintings by American Artists of the Nineteenth Century"
       • "Works on Paper"
       • "Chinese Paintings"
       • "Chinese Pottery"
     • Special exhibitions include "Drawings by Rembrandt and His School" and "Paintings by Rubens and His School."

The clippings collectively provide a snapshot of the academic and cultural activities at the university during that period, particularly focusing on art and geological lectures and exhibitions.

The image shows a scrapbook or archival page with several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings relate to lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum and other academic subjects.

The top left clipping is titled "Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy" and discusses two lectures by Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser to the National Government of China in 1929. The lectures include topics such as "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" and "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them."

The top right clipping, labeled "Gazette Nov. 22," is about lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" organized under the Division of Fine Arts with Professor Arthur M. Hind. It mentions a series of lectures, including on "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" and "Chiaroscuro Woodcut," and also a lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos on "University Life in Paris, Past and Present."

The middle clipping, under "Gazette Nov. 22," announces lectures on Tuesday, November 25, including "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" by Professor Arthur M. Hind and a geological society meeting with talks on the Osiepee Mountains and geo-morphology by Miss Louise Kingsley and Professor Kirk Bryan.

The bottom left clipping, labeled "Post Noo. 30," discusses the Fogg Museum of Fine Arts being open to the public with special exhibitions including paintings by Rembrandt van Rijn and works by William Blake and others. It notes a lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" on Thursday at 8 PM.

The bottom middle clipping, labeled "Trans. Nov. 29," mentions the Fogg Art Museum displaying over 1,300 drawings, including special exhibitions of works by Turner, Whistler, Blake, Poussin, and others from the Naumberg Bequest, focusing on nineteenth-century watercolors.

The bottom right clipping, labeled "Post Noo. 30," advertises two free public lectures on art, including a lecture by Arthur M. Hind on Charles Elliott Norton, both supplemented by slides.

The page appears to compile announcements and schedules for art and academic lectures and exhibitions mainly from late November, presumably from 1929 or around that time, with a focus on fine arts and geography.

The image you've provided is a digitized or scanned document that appears to be a portion of an announcement bulletin, newsletter, or similar printed material. The top of the page reads "Gazette" and seems to be divided into separate sections with various headings and text content, probably from an educational institution or an organization focused on academic and cultural events. Here's a breakdown of what I see:

• Two columns of text dominate the page with headings such as "Lectures by Mr. Henry K. Murphy," "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts'," and similar entries.
• Under "Lectures by Mr. Henry K. Murphy," there is information about lectures related to museum architectural work, with specific reference to work at the Fog Art Museum.
• On the right column, there's mention of lectures given by Professor Arthur M. Hind and additional series of lectures on related topics such as "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts," "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving," and "Block Illustration."
• Dates and times for the lectures are specified, along with the locations such as the "Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum."
• There are mentions of other speakers like Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos and a talk about French literature as well as university-related topics.
• At the bottom of the columns, specific dates are highlighted like "TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25" and "Tuesday, December 16," corresponding to events or lectures.
• There are also mentions of the Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference, with topics on geomorphology and King's law, scheduled on different dates.
• Notes in handwriting can be seen on the document, indicating "Post Nov. 22," "Post Nov. 30," and "Trans. Nov. 24," which might pertain to the posting or transaction dates for the bulletin updates.

The document reflects a schedule of academic lectures and meetings, emphasizing the arts and sciences, typical of a university setting. The handwriting suggests either adjustments to the schedule or internal notations for administrative use.

The image depicts a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings documenting various lectures in art, architecture, and geological sciences. The clippings are dated between November 15 and November 30 from various years, likely the early 20th century given the context and language used.

1. Gazette Nov. 15:

   • The clipping announces two lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy about Chinese architecture and its adaptation to modern requirements, and conditions in modern China. Murphy is noted as the Architectural Adviser to the National Government of China during 1929.

2. Gazette Nov. 22:

   • This clipping details lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind on Early Italian engravings and woodcuts, scheduled over several dates, and an additional lecture by Professor Hind on Old Master Drawings. There is also a mention of a lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos on French literature and the University in France, Past and Present.

3. Gazette Nov. 22 (second clipping):

   • A notice of the Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference holding combined meetings with lectures on topics like the Ring-Dike of the Ossipee Mountains and Geomorphology.

4. Post Nov. 30:

   • Announcement of free lectures on art at the Fogg Museum, detailing topics like Chinese and Early Italian printmaking and woodcuts. Professor Hind and Mr. Frantz cover various art historical subjects.

5. Post Nov. 30 (second clipping):

   • Details on the Fogg Museum's public accessibility, including hours and visitor information, emphasizing it is free to the public except Sundays.

6. Trans. Nov. 29:

   • Information about various galleries and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning displays of drawings from the 18th century and other collections.

The page is hole-punched, indicating it might be part of a larger collection or scrapbook. The clippings provide a snapshot of academic and cultural activities during this time for an institution, possibly related to Harvard University, given the repeated mentions of the Fogg Museum and Harvard Geological Conference.

The image shows a collection of three typed pages from what appears to be a university or museum gazette, likely from the early 20th century. The pages are dated November 15, November 22, and November 25, and they detail announcements for lectures and events related to art, architecture, and geology. Here is a detailed description of each page:

Page 1 (Gazette Nov. 15)

• Title: "Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy"
• Content:
  • Announces a series of lectures by Henry Killam Murphy, an Architectural Adviser to the National Government of China.
  • Lecture Details:
    1. First Lecture: "Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on Wednesday, November 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Division of Fine Arts.
    2. Second Lecture: "Conditions of the China I Have Seen Then" on Thursday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in the Division of Fine Arts.
    3. Third Lecture: "The Forbidden City" on Tuesday, November 25, at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Biography of Henry Killam Murphy:
    • Born in 1889 in New Haven, graduated from Yale in 1909, and began his career as an architect in 1914.
    • Worked in China for St. Paul's College, designing college buildings in Changsha.
    • Studied Chinese architecture, leading to his interest in adapting traditional Chinese designs to modern needs.
    • Appointed Architectural Adviser for the National Government in 1928, involved in city-planning for Nanking and designing buildings for the National Government.

Page 2 (Gazette Nov. 22)

• Title: "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts'"
• Content:
  • Announces a series of lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind, Division Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
  • Lecture Details:
    1. First Lecture: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" on Tuesday, December 16, at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
    2. Remaining Lectures:
       • December 4: "Book Illustration"
       • December 11: "Chiaro-oscuro Woodcuts"
  • Additional Lecture:
    • Monieur Auguste V. Desclos: A lecture on Thursday, December 4, at 5 p.m. in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. The subject is "University Life in France: Past and Present," delivered by M. Auguste V. Desclos, Assistant Director of the Office National des Universités Françaises.

Page 3 (Gazette Nov. 25)

• Title: "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts'"
• Content:
  • Lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind:
    • Tuesday, November 25: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference:
    • Tuesday, November 25: "The Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck's Contribution" by Professor Kirk Bryan at 8 p.m. in the Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum.
  • Additional Notes:
    • A section at the bottom mentions the Fogg Art Museum's public free days and special exhibitions, including works by Rembrandt, William Blake, and others.

General Observations:

• The pages are typed on standard paper with a formal layout typical of institutional gazettes or newsletters.
• The content is organized into clear sections, with dates, times, locations, and speaker details provided for each event.
• The lectures cover a range of topics, including Chinese architecture, early Italian engravings and woodcuts, and geological studies.
• The inclusion of biographical details for speakers (e.g., Henry Killam Murphy) adds context and credibility to the announcements.
• The Fogg Art Museum is prominently featured, indicating its role as a central venue for these events.

This document serves as a historical record of academic and cultural events at a university or museum, likely Harvard, during the early 20th century.