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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794147

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The document is a news article announcing changes and staff appointments at Winthrop House, a residential college at Harvard University. Key points include: (1) Standish and Gore Halls will serve as quarters for six tutors and 262 students, with renovations completed, including an enlarged dining room, a library, and new paths. (2) The Faculty Staff includes the Master, Ronald Mansfield Ferry, and several assistant professors and lecturers in various fields such as Biochemistry, Chemistry, English, History, and Economics. (3) The article also lists other resident and non-resident tutors, along with their respective fields of instruction. The overall theme is the reorganization and staffing of Winthrop House to support its academic and residential functions.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper article detailing the announcement of faculty staff for Winthrop House and the remodeling plans for Standish and Gore Halls.

Headlines:

  1. On the left side: "Ferry Announces Faculty Staff of Winthrop House."
  2. On the right side: "Ferry Announces Roster of Faculty Members Chosen on John Winthrop House Staff" (continuation from the previous page).

Buildings Remodelled:

  • Gore Dining Room is being enlarged.
  • Sandish Dining Room is being converted into a library with 16,000 books stored in stacks.

Remodeling Details:

  • Standish Hall will be converted into a Master’s house.
  • Gore Hall will have new entrances and alterations to allow for a more integrated dining hall setup.
  • New paths will be laid down to connect the dining hall with the rest of the house.
  • The existing dining room in Gore Hall will become part of the library, with a new serving room.

Faculty Staff:
The article lists the following staff members for John Winthrop House:

Master:

  • Ronald Mansfield Ferry, assistant professor of Biochemistry and chairman of the board of tutors in Biochemical Sciences.

Senior Tutors:

  • Arthur Becket Lamb, Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratories.
  • William John Crocker, Professor of Mathematics.
  • John Clarke Slater, lecturer on Physics.
  • George Sarton, lecturer on the History of Science.
  • Raymond Sibley Wild, Jr., tutor in Government.

Other Resident Tutors:

  • Robert Arnold Aubin, instructor in English.
  • Gaines Post, instructor in History.
  • Felix Ira Shaffer, instructor in Economics.
  • Dan Throop Smith, instructor in Economics.

Non-Resident Tutors:

  • William Casper Graustein, associate professor of Mathematics.
  • Carroll Cornelius Pratt, instructor in the Division of Philosophy.
  • Rupert Emerson, instructor in Government.
  • Jeffreys Wyman, Jr., instructor in Zoology and tutor in the Division of Biology.
  • Bernard J. Babcock, instructor in English.
  • Russell Bibson, instructor in Geology.
  • John Tileston Edeleanu, instructor in Biochemical Sciences.
  • Dana Bennett Durand, instructor in History and Literature.
  • Robert D. Anderson, instructor in Economics.

The article also mentions that one resident and one non-resident tutor are still to be appointed. It also lists several notable individuals from Harvard University's administration who were present at the announcement.

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The image contains a newspaper clipping detailing changes and announcements related to the John Winthrop House, specifically the remodeling of Standish and Gore Halls and the faculty staff roster.

Remodeling Details:

  • Buildings Remodeled:

    • Gore Dining Room Enlarged: The dining room in Gore Hall has been expanded.
    • Sandish Dining Room Converted: The dining room in Sandish Hall has been converted into a library and can store 16,000 books in stacks.
  • New Residential Units:

    • Standish and Gore Halls are being remodeled into new residential units for the John Winthrop House. The remodeling plans include converting parts of Standish Hall into a Master’s house and making alterations to Gore Hall to accommodate the new facilities.
  • New Paths and Entrances:

    • New pathways will be laid down from the new dining room in Sandish Hall to the court entrance.
    • The new dining room will be accessible through the existing entrance of Standish Hall.

Faculty Staff:

  • Master:

    • Ronald Mansfield Ferry, assistant professor of Biochemistry and chairman of the board of tutors in Biochemical Sciences.
  • Faculty and Notable Individuals:

    • The President of the University: Edward Stephen Harkness, Esq.
    • The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences: The Dean of Harvard College (not named in this snippet).
    • Other faculty members and notable individuals include:
      • Charles Hall Grandgent, Professor of Romance Languages.
      • George Grafton Wilson, Professor of International Law.
      • George Henry Palmer, Professor of Greek and Roman History, and Director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.
      • Henry Allen Moe, Professor of Archaeology and Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
      • Charles William Eliot, Curator of Classical Antiquities and Member of the Corporation of Harvard-Yale Football Game.
      • Charles William Eliot, Member of the Corporation of the Harvard-Yale Football Game.
      • George William Beard, Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology.

Roster of Faculty Members Chosen for John Winthrop House Staff:

  • Senior Tutors:

    • Arthur Becket Lamb, Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratories.
    • Erving Professor William John Crozier, Lecturer on Physics.
    • John Clarke Slater, Lecturer on Physics.
    • George Sarton, Lecturer on the History of Science.
    • Senior Tutor: William Sibley Wild, Jr., Instructor in Government.
  • Other Resident Tutors:

    • Robert Arnold Aubin, Instructor in English.
    • Felix Gaines Post, Instructor in History.
    • Ira Shaffner, Instructor in Economics.
    • Dan Throop Smith, Instructor in Economics.
  • Non-Resident Tutors:

    • William Casper Graustein, Associate Professor of Mathematics.
    • Carroll Cornelius Pratt, Instructor in Mathematics.
    • Arthur Lovejoy, Instructor in the Division of Philosophy.
    • Rupert Emerson, Instructor in Government.
    • Jeffrey Wyman, Jr., Instructor in Zoology and tutor in the Division of Biology.
    • Bernard Osgood, Instructor in the Division of English.
    • Russell Tibbets, Instructor in Geology.
    • John Tileston Edsall, Instructor in Biochemical Sciences.
    • Dana Bennett Durand, Instructor in History and Literature.
    • Frank Anderson, Instructor in Economics.
  • Additional Information:

    • One resident and one non-resident tutor positions are still to be appointed.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with two articles related to John Winthrop House at Harvard University.

Headline and Summary:

  1. Main Headline:

    • "Ferry Announces Faculty Staff of Winthrop House"
    • The article mentions that Standish and Gore Halls will serve as quarters for six tutors and 262 students. The buildings are undergoing remodeling.
  2. Remodeling Details:

    • The Gore Dining Room is being enlarged, and the Sandish Dining Room is being converted into a library with a capacity for 16,000 books stored in stacks.
    • New paths will be laid down across the court, and the present dining room in Standish Hall will be converted into the House library.
    • The remodeling is to accommodate a new residential unit, John Winthrop House, with Ronald Mansfield Ferry as the Master.
  3. Faculty Staff:

    • The list includes the Master and various faculty members:
      • Master: Ronald Mansfield Ferry, assistant professor of Biochemistry and chairman of the board of tutors in Biochemical Sciences.
      • Other faculty includes the President of the University, Edward Stephen Harness, Esq., the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Dean of Harvard College, and several other professors and lecturers.
  4. Second Article:

    • "Ferry Announces Roster of Faculty Members Chosen on John Winthrop House Staff"
    • Lists the faculty members chosen for the John Winthrop House staff, including:
      • Arthur Becket Lamb, Erving Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratories.
      • William John Crocker, lecturer in Romance Languages.
      • John Clarke Slater, lecturer on Physics.
      • George Sarton, lecturer on the History of Science.
      • Senior Tutor: Raymond Sibley Wild, Jr., instructor in Government.
      • Resident Tutors: Robert Arnold Aubin, instructor in English; Felix Gainey Post, instructor in History; Felix Ira Shaffer, instructor in Economics; and Dan Throop Smith, instructor in Economics.
      • Non-Resident Tutors: William Casper Graustein, associate professor of Mathematics; Carroll Cornelius Pratt, associate professor of Philosophy; Rupert Emerson, instructor in Government; and others such as Jeffreys Wyman, Jr., Bernard Koeppel, Russell Tibbetts, John Tileston Edeeall, Dana Bennett Durand, and Harold Anderson.

The articles are from a newspaper and provide detailed information about the new faculty staff and the remodeling plans for John Winthrop House.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from 1953 that details the faculty staffing and remodeling plans for Winthrop House at Harvard University.

Main Headlines and Sections:

  1. Ferry Announces Faculty Staff of Winthrop House

    • Buildings Remodeled:
      • The article announces plans to remodel Gore and Standish Halls, which will serve as quarters for six tutors and 262 students.
      • Specific changes include:
        • Enlarging the Gore Dining Room.
        • Converting the Sandish Dining Room into a library with 16,000 books stored in stacks.
      • The remodeling plans were made public by Ronald Manfield Ferry, assistant professor of Biochemistry and Master of the new House.
      • The west wing of Standish Hall facing the river will be converted into a Master’s house.
      • A section of Standish Hall will become a court with a new entrance from the Halls to the court.
      • New paths will be laid down across the court, and the present dining room of Standish Hall will be converted into the House library.
      • Alterations to Gore Hall include an extension into the court, potentially allowing the entire House to dine simultaneously.
  2. Faculty Staff:

    • The list of the faculty staff of John Winthrop House includes:
      • Master: Ronald Manfield Ferry.
      • Associate Members: The President of the University (Edward Stephen Harkness), the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Dean of Harvard College, and other notable professors such as:
        • George Wald, Member of the Corporation.
        • Charles Hall Grandgent, professor of Romance Languages.
        • George Gratton Wilson, professor of International Law.
        • Robert H. Pfeiffer, Curator of the Semitic Museum.
        • John H. Welsh, professor of Zoology.
        • Ernst Kitzinger, professor of Fine Arts.
        • James B. Conant, president of the University (mentioned as an associate).
        • Others like Frederick Merk, professor of American History, and Harry Levin, professor of Comparative Literature.
  3. Ferry Announces Roster of Faculty Members Chosen on John Winthrop House Staff (Continued):

    • Resident Tutors:
      • Arthur Becket Lamb, professor of Chemistry.
      • William John Crozier, professor of General Physiology.
      • John Clarke Slater, lecturer on Physics.
      • George Sarton, lecturer on the History of Science.
      • Byron S. Hurlbut, lecturer on Government.
      • Others include Robert Arnold, instructor in English; Felix Gilbert, instructor in History; Ira Shafner, instructor in Economics; and more.
    • Non-Resident Tutors:
      • William Casper Graustein, professor of Mathematics.
      • Carroll Cornelius Pratt, professor of Psychology.
      • Rupert Emerson, instructor in Government.
      • Russell Hibson, instructor in English.
      • Dana Durand, instructor in History.
      • Others include John Tilley, instructor in Biological Sciences, and Robert Endicott Osgood, instructor in Government.

The article concludes by mentioning that one resident and one non-resident tutor are still to be appointed.

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The image is a document that announces the faculty staff of Winthrop House, including details about the remodeling of Gore and Standish Halls, as well as the appointment of faculty members to the John Winthrop House staff.

Key Points:

Remodeling of Gore and Standish Halls:

  • Purpose: To accommodate six tutors and 282 students.
  • Changes:
    • Gore Dining Room has been enlarged.
    • Standish Dining Room has been converted into a library with 16,000 books stored in stacks.
    • A new wing of Standish Hall will front on the river.
    • The court between the two halls will be enclosed, forming a new quadrangle.
    • New paths will be laid down around the buildings.
    • The present dining room of Standish Hall will become a Junior Common Room.
    • The addition extends into the court, allowing the entire house to dine simultaneously.

Faculty Staff of John Winthrop House:

  • Master: Ronald M. Ferry, assistant professor of Biochemistry and Director of Tutors in Biochemical Sciences.
  • Honorary Associates:
    • President of Harvard College
    • Dean of Harvard College
    • Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
    • Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  • Associates:
    • Jeremiah Smith, Member of the Corporation
    • Charles P. Curtis, Jr., Member of the Board of Overseers
    • George Grafton Wilson, Professor of History
    • John E. Hudson, Professor of Archaeology and Dean of the Graduate School
    • Kenneth B. Murdock, Professor of English and Master of Classical Antiquities
    • George R. Minot, Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology

Faculty Members Chosen on John Winthrop House Staff:

  • Resident Tutors:
    • Arthur B. Lamb, Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratories
    • William John Crozier, Professor of Biology
    • John Clarke Slater, Lecturer on Physics
    • George Sarton, Lecturer on the History of Science
    • Payson Sibley Wild, Jr., Senior Tutor
    • Robert Arnold, Instructor in English
    • Ira Shaffer, Instructor in Economics
    • Dan Throop Smith, Instructor in Economics
  • Non-Resident Tutors:
    • William C. Graustein, Associate Professor of Mathematics
    • Henry A. Murray, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Tutor in the Division of Philosophy
    • Jeffreys Wyman, Jr., Instructor in Biology
    • Bernard Augustine De Voto, Instructor in English
    • Russell Dibben, Instructor in Economics
    • Dana Bennett Durand, Instructor in Biochemical Sciences
    • Leopold Anderson, Instructor in Economics

The document mentions that one resident and one non-resident tutor are still to be appointed.

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You've shared an image of a typed document with a slightly aged appearance indicated by a bit of discoloration, likely due to the quality of the paper or exposure to the environment over time. The document consists of two columns of text with headings and multiple paragraphs. The headings are bold and in a larger font than the body text, which is significantly smaller and formatted into dense paragraphs.

The left column heading reads, "FERRY ANNOUNCES FACULTY STAFF OF WINTHROP HOUSE." It mentions something about "Standish and Gore Halls" and also includes the subheading "BUILDINGS REMODELLED." In this column, words like "Dining Room Enlarged," "Sandish Dining Room a Library," and "16,000 Books Stored in Stacks" are discernible.

The right column heading appears to be "Ferry Announces Roster of Faculty Members Chosen on John Winthrop House Staff." This section continues on from another page, as indicated by the text "(Continued from page one)." It includes names such as "Arthur Chester Lamb," "John Clarke Slater," "George Sirotkin," and "Powell Sabine," alongside what seems to be their professional titles or affiliations.

The bottom portion of the document indicates that more text is continued on another page. Throughout the document, there are hole punches on the left edge, suggesting that the document may be part of a binder or compiled report. There's also a handwritten note in the top left corner, but it isn't clear enough to read in this image. Overall, the document appears to be an official announcement or informational report related to an academic institution.

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The image depicts a vintage newspaper clip with the headline "FERRY ANNOUNCES FACULTY STAFF OF WINTHROP HOUSE." The article discusses changes and remodeling at Winthrop House, where Standish and Gore Halls will now accommodate resident tutors and 262 students. It mentions alterations to various rooms including dining areas and libraries, aiming to better serve the House's needs.

The faculty staff announcement section lists various faculty members appointed to John Winthrop House staff, including notable professors and lecturers from different disciplines such as Chemistry, Government, History, Philosophy, Music, Arts and Sciences, Biochemistry, and Economics. Among the listed names are Arthur Becket Lamb, John Crosier, George Sarton, Payson Sibley, Robert Arnold Aubin, Gale Port, Ira Shaffer, William Van Giesen, Carroll Sprague, Robert Emerson, and Dana Bennett Durand. Additionally, it notes that one resident tutor and one non-resident tutor are yet to be appointed.

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The image shows a beige sheet of paper with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. Both clippings are related to faculty staff announcements for Winthrop House.

The left clipping has the headline in bold: "FERRY ANNOUNCES FACULTY STAFF OF WINTHROP HOUSE" followed by the subheadline "Standish and Gore Halls Will be Quarters for Six Tutors and 262 Students." Below is a smaller heading "BUILDINGS REMODELLED" with details about the enlargement of the Gore Dining Room and conversion of Standish Dining Room into a library that will hold 16,000 books. The text describes the remodeling plans and the arrangement of new paths and dining rooms. It also provides a list of faculty staff including the Master, honorary associates, and associates with their academic titles and roles.

The right clipping continues from the left, with the headline "Ferry Announces Roster of Faculty Members Chosen on John Winthrop House Staff." It lists the faculty members including professors, instructors, senior and resident tutors, and non-resident tutors along with their academic disciplines such as chemistry, physiology, physics, government, English, history, economics, mathematics, psychology, philosophy, zoology, biology, geology, and biochemistry. The names of individual faculty members and their roles are provided. The clipping ends indicating that one resident and one non-resident tutor positions are yet to be appointed.

The page also has some handwritten notes in pencil at the top left: "Commencement Nov 25 1930." There are three punch holes on the left side of the paper.

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The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper or publication, dated May 3, 1923, as indicated by handwritten notes in the top-left corner. The page is titled "FERRY ANNOUNCES FACULTY STAFF OF WINTHROP HOUSE" and is divided into two main sections.

Left Section: "BUILDINGS REMODELED"

This section discusses the remodeling plans for Standish and Gore Halls, which will serve as quarters for six tutors and 262 students. Key points include:

  1. Gore Dining Room Enlarged: The dining room will be expanded.
  2. Sandish Dining Room Converted: The Sandish Dining Room will be transformed into a library, with books stored in stacks.
  3. Remodeling Details:
    • Standish Hall: The west wing, facing the river, will be converted into a Master's house. Between the two halls, a court will be enclosed, and alterations will be made to permit entrance from the halls to the court.
    • New Paths: New paths will be laid across the court, connecting the halls.
    • Gore Hall: The current dining room of Standish Hall will be converted into the House Library, with the serving room altered to act as library stacks. The dining room of Gore Hall will be enlarged, allowing the addition of the entire House into the dining room simultaneously.

Right Section: "Ferry Announces Roster of Faculty Members Chosen on John Winthrop House Staff"

This section lists the faculty members appointed to John Winthrop House. The list is divided into categories:

  1. Senior Tutors:

    • Arthur-Becket Lamb: Erving Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Chemical Laboratories.
    • William John Creaser: Professor of General Physiology.
    • John Clarke Slater: Lecturer on Physics.
    • George Sarton: Lecturer on the History of Science.
    • Payson Sibley Wild: Instructor in Government.
  2. Other Resident Tutors:

    • Robert Arlin Aubin: Instructor in English.
    • Gaines Postner: Instructor in Economics.
    • Felix Ira Shaff: Instructor in History.
    • Dan Throop Smith: Instructor in Economics.
  3. Non-Resident Tutors:

    • William Casper: Instructor in Mathematics.
    • Carroll Cornelius Pratt: Assistant Professor of Psychology and tutor in the Division of Philosophy.
    • Rupert Emerson: Instructor in Government.
    • Jeffrey Wyman, Jr.: Instructor in Zoology.
    • Bernard Augustine De Voto: Instructor in English.
    • Russell Tilton: Instructor in Geology.
    • John Tibbets: Instructor in Biochemistry.
    • Dana Bennett Duchen: Instructor in History and Literature.
    • Karl Leopold Anderson: Instructor in Economics.

The article notes that one resident and one non-resident tutor are still to be appointed.

Additional Information

At the bottom of the left section, there is a brief mention of the Faculty Staff of John Winthrop House, listing:

  • Master: Ronald Mansfield Ferry, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Chairman of the Board of Tutors in Biological Sciences.
  • Honorary Associates: The President of the University; Edward Stephen Harkness, Esq.; The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences; The Dean of Harvard College.
  • Corporation Members: Jeremiah Smith, Member of the Corporation; Charles Hall Grandgent, Professor of Romance Languages; George Grafton Wilson, Professor of International Law; George Arthur Plimpton, Professor of Archaeology and Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; and Curator of Classical Antiquities and Member of the Corporation of the Harvard-Yenching Institute; Hans Zinsser, Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology.

The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with clear headings and organized lists, providing detailed information about the faculty appointments and building renovations at John Winthrop House.