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The image is a press release from Harvard University dated December 5, 1930, announcing the appointments of Dr. Charles Louis Kuhn and Dr. Robert Henry Pfeiffer as curators of the Germanic and Semitic Museums, respectively. The press release is titled "Kuhn and Pfeiffer Chosen to Succeed Francke and Lyon."

Key points from the press release:

1. Appointments:

   • Dr. Charles Louis Kuhn has been appointed curator of the Germanic Museum.
   • Dr. Robert Henry Pfeiffer has been appointed curator of the Semitic Museum.

2. Background of the New Curators:

   • Dr. Pfeiffer was an instructor in Semitic Languages and has been associated with the Semitic Museum since its establishment in 1891. He has also been an Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages and an Assistant Professor of Hebrew and other Oriental Languages.
   • Dr. Kuhn was an instructor and tutor in Fine Arts and will succeed Professor Karl Francke, who held the position from 1902 until his death in 1930.

3. Previous Curators:

   • Professor Karl Francke was the curator of the Germanic Museum from 1902 to 1930.
   • Professor David Gordon Lyon was the curator of the Semitic Museum from 1891 until his retirement in 1925. He continued as honorary curator until his death in 1930.

4. Educational Background:

   • Dr. Pfeiffer received his degrees from the University of Geneva and Harvard University.
   • Dr. Kuhn received his degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard University.

5. Additional Information:

   • Dr. Pfeiffer directed excavations at the site of the ancient city of Nuzi in Iraq.
   • Dr. Kuhn has been on the Harvard teaching staff for several years and has received various degrees and honors.

The press release is signed by "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and dated December 11, 1930.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated December 11, 1930. The article, titled "Kuhn and Pfeiffer Chosen to Succeed Francke and Lyon," announces the appointments of two new curators for the Harvard Semitic Museum and the German Museum.

Key Points:

1. Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer:

   • Appointed as the curator of the Harvard Semitic Museum.
   • Previously an instructor of Semitic Languages at Harvard.
   • Received his degrees from the University of Geneva (A.M. in 1920, Ph.D. in 1922, and S.T.M. in 1923).
   • Directed excavations at Nippur, Iraq, from 1928 to 1929.
   • Will succeed Professor David G. Lyon, who held the curator position for over eight years.

2. Dr. Charles Louis Kuhn:

   • Appointed as the curator of the Germanic Museum.
   • Previously an instructor and tutor in Fine Arts.
   • Received his degrees from the University of Michigan (A.B. in 1923) and Harvard (A.M. in 1924 and Ph.D. in 1929).
   • Will succeed Professor Kuno Francke, who held the position since 1891 and died on June 25, 1930.

Additional Information:

• Professor Francke had been the curator of the Germanic Museum since its establishment in 1891.
• Dr. Kuhn will continue his duties as an instructor in Fine Arts while also taking on the curatorship.
• The appointments were made according to an announcement from University Hall.

The article also mentions that Dr. Kuhn and Dr. Pfeiffer will be carrying on the duties of their respective museums following the retirements and deaths of the previous curators, Francke and Lyon.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Crimson, dated December 5, 1930. The page announces the appointments of two new curators for the Semitic and Germanic Museums at Harvard University. The two individuals chosen are Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer for the Semitic Museum and Dr. Charles L. Kuhn for the Germanic Museum.

Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer, who had been an instructor in the Semitic Languages Department, will succeed Professor David G. Lyon, who had been the curator of the Semitic Museum since 1917. Pfeiffer received degrees from Harvard: A.B. in 1920, S.T.B. in 1922, and S.T.M. in 1923.

Dr. Charles L. Kuhn, who was previously an instructor in Fine Arts, will take over from Professor Kuno Francke, who had been the curator since 1917. Kuhn received degrees from Harvard: A.B. in 1924 and Ph.D. in 1929. He has also been a tutor in Fine Arts and held various other academic positions.

The text highlights Pfeiffer’s extensive experience in directing excavations and his roles in teaching and research at Harvard, while also noting Kuhn’s contributions to the field of Fine Arts and his extensive academic credentials. The page is part of a bulletin from Harvard Alumni, dated December 11, 1930.

The document is an announcement from December 5, 1930, detailing two new curators appointed at Harvard. Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer has been named curator of the Harvard Semitic Museum, while Dr. Charles L. Kuhn has been appointed curator of the Germanic Museum. Pfeiffer, who previously taught at Harvard, will succeed Professor David G. Lyon, who is retiring. Kuhn, who has been instrumental in the Fine Arts Department, will succeed the late Professor Kuno Francke. Both appointments are noted as significant for the respective museums, with brief biographical details provided for each new curator.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated December 5, 1930. The headline reads "Kuhn and Pfeiffer Chosen to Succeed Francke and Lyon," and it announces appointments to curatorships of the Germanic and Semitic Museums at Harvard University.

Main Points:

1. New Curators Announced:

   • Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer has been appointed curator of the Harvard Semitic Museum.
   • Dr. Charles L. Kuhn has been appointed curator of the Germanic Museum.

2. Background on Dr. Pfeiffer:

   • Dr. Pfeiffer was previously an instructor in Semitic Languages and worked in the Fine Arts Department.
   • He received his degrees (S.T.B. in 1915, A.M. in 1920, Ph.D. in 1922, and S.T.M. in 1923) from various institutions, including Harvard.
   • He has conducted archaeological expeditions in Iraq and Nuzi.
   • He joined Harvard's teaching staff in 1928.

3. Background on Dr. Kuhn:

   • Dr. Kuhn has been an instructor and tutor in Fine Arts.
   • He received his A.B. in 1923, A.M. in 1924, and Ph.D. in 1929 from Harvard.
   • He has experience in the Fogg Museum and as an assistant curator of the Germanic Museum.

4. Predecessors:

   • Dr. Kuhn succeeds the late Professor Kuno Francke, who passed away in June 1930. Francke had been curator since the museum's founding in 1902.
   • Dr. Pfeiffer succeeds Professor David Gordon Lyon, who retired after serving as curator since the museum's founding in 1889. Professor Lyon will continue to hold the title of honorary curator.

The article provides detailed backgrounds on the new curators, their educational qualifications, and their previous roles at Harvard and in related fields. It also honors the contributions of their predecessors.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, dated December 5, 1930. The headline reads "KUHN AND PFEIFFER CHOSEN TO SUCCEED FRANCKE AND LYON," and the subheading states "Appointments to Curatorships of Germanic, Semitic Museums Announced."

The article details the appointments of Dr. Robert Henry Pfeiffer and Dr. Charles Louis Kuhn as new curators for the Semitic and Germanic Museums at Harvard University, respectively.

Key Points:

1. Background on Appointments:

   • Dr. Pfeiffer was an instructor in Semitic Languages at Harvard.
   • Dr. Kuhn worked in the Fine Arts Department.

2. Dr. Robert Henry Pfeiffer:

   • Appointed as the new curator of the Semitic Museum.
   • Pfeiffer has been teaching at Harvard since 1922.
   • He received degrees from the University of Geneva (Ph.D. in 1915), Harvard (A.M. in 1920, S.T.M. in 1923).
   • He directed excavations at Nuri in Iraq in 1928-29.
   • Pfeiffer succeeds Professor David G. Lyon, who retired in 1922 but continued as honorary curator until his death in 1930.

3. Dr. Charles Louis Kuhn:

   • Appointed as the new curator of the Germanic Museum.
   • Kuhn was an instructor and tutor in fine arts at Harvard.
   • He received his degrees from the University of Michigan (A.B. in 1923, A.M. in 1924) and Harvard (Ph.D. in 1929).
   • Kuhn succeeds Professor Kuno Francke, who died on June 25, 1930.
   • Francke was instrumental in establishing the Germanic Museum in 1891 and served as curator until his death.

Additional Notes:

• The article mentions that both new curators are the second in the history of their respective museums.
• Pfeiffer and Kuhn are recognized for their academic and professional achievements.
• The clipping also includes a brief note from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated December 11, 1930, indicating the source of the information.

The image shows a scrapbook page containing three newspaper clippings related to the appointment of new curators at Harvard University. The three clippings are pasted on a beige page with three punched holes along the left margin. Handwritten notes at the bottom of the clippings indicate the sources and dates: "Crimson December 5, 1930" beneath the first clipping on the left, and "Harvard Alumni Bulletin December 11, 1930" beneath the clippings on the right.

The left-most clipping has the headline "KUHN AND PFEIFFER CHOSEN TO SUCCEED FRANCKE AND LYON" with a subheading "Appointments to Curatorships of Germanic, Semitic Museums Announced" and "TAUGHT AT HARVARD." It announces the appointment of two new curators: Charles Louis Kuhn for the Germanic Museum and Robert Henry Pfeiffer for the Semitic Museum. It includes some biographical details about Pfeiffer and the transition of duties from Professor Lyon.

The middle clipping has the title "Directed Excavations" and provides more detailed biographical information about Dr. Pfeiffer, including his academic credentials, teaching history at Harvard, and archaeological work in Iraq.

The right clipping is titled "TWO NEW CURATORS" and gives additional information about the backgrounds of Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer and Dr. Charles L. Kuhn and their previous roles before becoming curators. It mentions Pfeiffer's academic achievements, his research and teaching history, and Kuhn's succession of Professor Kun Franke as the curator of the Germanic Museum.

Overall, the page documents the professional appointments and achievements of Kuhn and Pfeiffer as they are chosen to succeed Francke and Lyon as curators of Harvard’s Germanic and Semitic Museums in 1930.

The image shows a single page from what appears to be a vintage publication, possibly a newsletter or bulletin, in this case, the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated December 11, 1930, as indicated at the bottom right corner of the page. The paper is slightly yellowed with age, and there are three visible hole punches on the left edge, suggesting it has been taken from a bound collection or binder.

The top headline reads "KUHN AND PFEIFFER CHOSEN TO SUCCEED FRANCKE AND LYON," followed by a subheading "Appointments to Curatorships of Germanic, Semitic Museums Announced."

Below the headlines, the text is divided into two columns. The left column contains information about the new appointments, their backgrounds, and contributions. On the right column, the article continues, providing details about the individuals' academic contributions, including expeditions and scholarly achievements.

In the left column, at the very bottom, the print "Crimson December 5,1930" indicates the original publication date or source, implying that the content may have earlier appeared in "The Harvard Crimson," the daily student newspaper of Harvard University.

Overall, this document serves as a historical record of academic appointments at Harvard University and would be of interest to historians of the university or those researching the academic history of the early 20th century.

The image shows a printed document with a beige background, featuring text that is primarily a news article and other information about academic appointments.

The headline of the main news article reads, "Kuhn and Pfeiffer Chosen to Succeed Francke and Lyon." The article discusses appointments to curatorships of the Germanic and Semitic Museums at Harvard. The headline indicates that Charles Louis Kuhn has been chosen as curator of the Germanic Museum, succeeding Kuno Francke, and Robert Henry Pfeiffer has been chosen as curator of the Semitic Museum, succeeding David Gordon Lyon.

The article details the professional backgrounds of the appointees. Dr. Pfeiffer was an instructor in Semitic Languages and Dr. Kuhn worked in the Fine Arts Department. There are mentions of their educational achievements and contributions at Harvard.

The included article seems to be a combination of a clipping from "Crimson" dated December 5, 1930, and another section from "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated December 11, 1930. Handwritten notes are visible indicating the sources and dates.

The page itself has punched holes for binding, suggesting that it may have been part of a larger collection or archive.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Crimson," dated December 5, 1930. It is a news article discussing recent appointments to curatorships at Harvard University, specifically for the Germanic and Semitic Museums. The headline reads: "KUHN AND PFEIFFER CHOSEN TO SUCCEED FRANKE AND LYON", indicating that two new curators have been appointed to replace the previous incumbents.

Key Details from the Article:

Main Content:

1. Appointments Announced:

   • Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer has been appointed as the new curator of the Semitic Museum.
   • Dr. Charles Louis Kuhn has been appointed as the new curator of the Germanic Museum.

2. Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer:

   • Position: Instructor in Semitic Languages – Kuhn Worked in Fine Arts Department.
   • Background: Dr. Pfeiffer is Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages at Harvard. He will succeed Professor David G. Lyon, who has been the curator of the Semitic Museum since its establishment in 1891. Lyon retired from teaching in 1922 but continued as honorary curator until his death in 1930.
   • Education: Pfeiffer received his S.T.B. from the University of Geneva in 1915, followed by A.M. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard in 1920, 1922, and 1923, respectively.
   • Experience: He has taught at Harvard since 1922 and directed excavations at the ancient city of Nuzi in Iraq during 1928–29. He also participated in joint expeditions to Iraq with the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.

3. Dr. Charles Louis Kuhn:

   • Position: Successor to Professor Kuno Francke.
   • Background: Dr. Kuhn was the late Professor Kuno Francke, who was curator of the Germanic Museum from 1902 to 1930. Francke held the title of curator from 1902 to 1917 but administered the duties from 1917 to 1930, when he retired. Kuhn will assume the duties of curator while holding the title of honorary curator.
   • Education: Kuhn received his A.B. from the University of Michigan in 1923, an A.M. from Harvard in 1924, and his Ph.D. in 1926.
   • Experience: He has served as instructor and tutor in Fine Arts at Harvard since 1923.

Additional Notes:

• The article is part of the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin", as indicated by the handwritten note at the bottom right corner of the page.
• The text includes a reference to "Directed Excavations", which is mentioned in the article but continues on another page (not visible in the image).

Visual Elements:

• The page appears to be from a printed publication, likely a newspaper or university bulletin.
• The text is typeset in a formal, serif font typical of early 20th-century print media.
• There are some handwritten annotations at the bottom of the page, including the date "December 11, 1930" and the words "Harvard Alumni Bulletin".

Summary:

The image depicts a news article from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated December 5, 1930, announcing the appointments of Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer as the new curator of the Semitic Museum and Dr. Charles Louis Kuhn as the new curator of the Germanic Museum. The article provides details about their backgrounds, education, and previous roles, highlighting their qualifications and contributions to Harvard and the museums.