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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated December 18, 1930. The content includes a list of names and their respective schools, likely members of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. The text begins with a reflection on the importance of understanding and service, referencing a quote by George Dawson. It then lists the names of senior and junior members of the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, along with their preparatory schools. The list includes names such as Conrad M. Arensberg, William O. Aydelotte, and others, with their respective schools like Shady Side Academy, Swarthmore, and more. The page also mentions an annual winter dinner held on December 16, 1930, with Justice William C. Wait as the toastmaster and several speakers, including professors and headmasters.

The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated December 18, 1930. The page, labeled as page 390, includes a list of members of the Phi Beta Kappa Society from the Harvard Chapter, elected in 1931. The list provides names, hometowns, and the schools where these individuals were prepared. The list is divided into two sections: one for the class of 1931 and another for the class of 1932, with each section containing the relevant details. Additionally, the page mentions that these members received their keys at the annual winter dinner of the Harvard Chapter held on December 4, with Justice William C. Wait of the Massachusetts Supreme Court serving as the toastmaster. The speakers at the event included Professor Josiah Whatmough, Professor A. M. Hind, Dr. G. D. Birkhoff, Professor A. B. Hart, Dr. Patrick T. Campbell, Dr. Nathan Pusey, and President Lowell.

The image is a page from the December 18, 1930 issue of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The content on this page includes several sections:

1. Article on George Dawson:

   • The article praises George Dawson, a renowned British elocutionist, for his ability to make the complex art of speech training understandable and engaging. It reflects on the value of his teachings in bringing "light" to understanding and emphasizes the potential impact if his principles were integrated into every school and college.

2. Phi Beta Kappa Membership Announcement:

   • The Harvard Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society has elected thirty-two seniors and eight juniors from Harvard College as members. The list includes each individual's name, their hometown, and the preparatory school they attended. Here are the names and schools:

     Class of 1931:

     • Conrad M. Aerenberg of Pittsburgh, Shady Side Academy
     • William O. Aydeleotte of Swarthmore, Pa., Penn Charter School
     • Madison S. Brecker of Scarsdale, N.Y., University School
     • Albert R. Beiliveau of Wollaston, Thayer Academy
     • Henry A. Betman of Cincinnati, University School
     • George W. Boomer of Cambridge, Boston Latin School
     • Buckley Carlston of New York City, St. Paul’s School
     • Edward J. Day of Boston, Hotchkiss School
     • Lawrence S. Davis of St. Paul, Central High School
     • William W. Foshay of Port Chester, Port Chester High School
     • Charles E. Gilbert of Chestnut Hill, Pa., Chestnut Hill Academy
     • William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia
     • William H. Gasett of Wollaston, Thayer Academy
     • Edward B. Grossman of New York City, Ethical Culture School
     • Daniel H. Holmes of Lawrence, Lawrence High School
     • David D. Houghton of Rochester, West High School

     Class of 1932:

     • Jacob D. Hyman of Brooklyn, Phillips Academy
     • David D. Karrick of Cambridge, Cambridge Latin School
     • Robert G.S. Maier of Jamaica, Jamaica High School
     • Daniel F. Margolies of New York City, DeWitt Clinton High School
     • Harold G. Olson of Cambridge, Rindge Manual Training School
     • David Riesman Jr. of Oak Lane, William Penn Charter School
     • Samuel A. Searshevsky of Boston, Boston Latin School
     • William A. Sloan of Boston, Boston Latin School
     • C. V. L. Smith of Winchester, Winchester High School
     • Charles E. Stannard Jr. of Wellesley Hills, Wellesley High School
     • R. C. L. Timpson of Barrytown, N.Y., Eton College (England)
     • Arthur J. Waterman Jr. of Boston, Boston Latin School
     • Norman H. Johnson Jr. of Englewood, N.J., Dwight School
     • David E. Roengard of Boston, Boston English High School
     • Ralph A. Ross of Boston, Boston Latin School
     • Samuel L. Rothberg of Revere, Chelsea High School
     • George K. Rugg of Arlington, Arlington High School
     • Solomon E. Shershevsky of Boston, Boston Latin School
     • Garrett Birkhoff of Cambridge, Browne and Nichols School
     • Harold L. Bube of Milton, Milton High School
     • David D. Boylen of Boylston, North High School
     • Charles Bremer of Cambridge, Boston Latin School
     • Robert U. Jameson of Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids High School
     • David H. Popper of White Plains, White Plains High School
     • W. Barry Wood Jr. of Milton, Milton Academy
     • Paul M. Zoll of Roxbury, Roxbury Latin School

3. Phi Beta Kappa Dinner Information:

   • The individuals listed above received their keys at the annual winter dinner of the Harvard Chapter, held in the Harvard Union on December 4. William C. Wait, '82, served as the toastmaster.
   • Guest speakers included Professor Josiah Whatmough, Professor A. M. Hind, and President Lowell.

4. Eliot Norton Lectures:

   • The page also mentions an Eliot Norton lecturer at Harvard: Professor G. D. Birkhoff, Professor A. D. Hart, Patrick T. Campbell (headmaster of the Boston Latin School), and Dr. Mather Abbott (headmaster of the Lawrenceville School).

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated December 18, 1930. The page primarily discusses the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Harvard College, highlighting the recent election of thirty-two seniors and eight juniors to membership in the society.

The page includes a quote by George Dawson, a British non-conformist clergyman, emphasizing the importance of training the mind to discern right from wrong, which aligns with the ideals of Phi Beta Kappa.

The names of the newly elected members are listed along with their home locations and the schools they attended. These members are from various states and schools across the United States, including Shady Side Academy, Pennsylvania; Thayer Academy, Massachusetts; Hotchkiss School, Connecticut; and many others.

Additionally, there is a list of men who received their keys at an annual winter dinner of the Harvard Chapter, held on December 4, 1930, at the Harvard Union. Notable guests at the dinner included William C. Wait, a justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, who served as the toastmaster. Speakers included Professor Josiah Wharton, Professor A. M. Hind, Charles Eliot Norton, Professor G. D. Birkhoff, Professor A. B. Hart, Patrick T. Campbell, Dr. Mather Abbott, and President Lowell.

The page also lists the schools these individuals attended, such as Phillips Academy, Andover; Milton High School; and Roxbury Latin School, among others.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically from December 1930. The page includes several sections:

1. Philosophical Reflection:

   • The text starts with a quote from George Dawson, a British non-conformist clergyman, about the importance of training the mind to discern right from wrong and to understand the significance of prayer. He emphasizes that a boy's success in life would be established through this understanding.

2. Phi Beta Kappa Membership:

   • The Harvard Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society has elected thirty-two seniors and eight juniors to membership in Harvard College. The list includes:
     • Conrad M. Arenberg of Pittsburgh, Shady Side Academy
     • William O. Aydelotte of Swarthmore, Pa., Penn Charter School
     • Various other students from diverse schools across the U.S. such as Seattle, Cincinnati, Boston Latin School, Concord, Rochester, etc.

3. Annual Dinner:

   • The names of individuals who received their keys at the annual winter dinner of the Harvard Chapter are listed, including:
     • Jacob D. Hyman of Brookline, Phillips Academy
     • Reginald D. Kennelly of Cambridge, Country Day School
     • Robert G. S. Maier of Jamaica, Jamaica High School
     • Daniel F. Margolies of New York City, Ethical Culture School
     • Various other alumni from different schools and cities.
   • The dinner was held on December 4, 1932, in the Harvard Union, with William C. Wait as the toastmaster. Speakers included Professor Josiah Whatmough, Professor A. M. Hind, Eliot Norton, Professor G. D. Birkhoff, Professor A. B. Hart, Patrick T. Campbell, Dr. Mather Abbott, and President Lowell.

The image is a page from the December 1930 issue of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The page contains two main sections:

1. An Editorial Piece:

   • The article starts with a quote from George Dawson, a British non-conformist clergyman, and discusses the importance of understanding and cooperating in modern civilization. Dawson's prayer, "Lift our understandings into Thy light," is highlighted, emphasizing the need for mutual understanding and cooperation.

2. Announcement of Phi Beta Kappa Members:

   • The second part of the page announces the election of thirty-two seniors and eight juniors to membership in Phi Beta Kappa Society at Harvard College for the year 1931. Each name is followed by the school they attended and the city or town where they are located.

The list of members includes:

• Conrad M. Arenberg from Pittsburgh, Shady Side Academy.
• William O. Ayde from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Penn Charter School.
• Various others from different high schools and colleges across the United States, such as:
  • William F. Foshay from New York City, Port Chester High School.
  • Edward J. Day from Boston, Hotchkiss School.
  • Jacob D. Hyman from Brookline, Phillips Academy.
  • And many more, each followed by their respective school and location.

Additionally, there is a brief note about the annual winter dinner of the Harvard Chapter, held on December 4, 1930, with William C. Wait, a justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, serving as the toastmaster and other notable speakers listed.

The page reflects the social and academic life of Harvard students and alumni in the early 20th century.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 390, dated December 18, 1930. The page primarily discusses the Phi Beta Kappa society at Harvard, listing the names of newly elected members from the classes of 1931, 1932, and 1933 along with the schools they attended.

It includes two columns of text. The left column begins with a partial paragraph about the value of training and cooperation, attributed to George Dawson, then transitions into the "PHI BETA KAPPA" section listing the names of students from the 1931 class, their prep schools, and their hometowns.

The right column continues the list for the classes of 1932 and 1933. At the bottom of the right column, there is a mention of a dinner event held by the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa where keys were awarded, and the names of speakers at the event are provided.

The page has three punched holes along the left margin, indicating it may have been stored in a binder. The edges of the page are slightly aged or yellowed. The page is printed in black ink on cream-colored paper. The date "December 18 1930" is handwritten at the upper right corner in black ink.

This image shows a scanned or photographed page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated "December 18, 1930." It appears to be a page from a historical document, possibly an old newsletter or similar publication related to Harvard University alumni. The page is numbered "390" at the top left corner, suggesting it's part of a larger document.

The content includes text in a columnar format, with entries separated by bullets. It lists names of individuals alongside the institutions they are associated with, possibly denoting achievements, memberships, or other relevant connections to Harvard University or the broader academic and alumni community. Given the date on the document, the text likely pertains to events or announcements relevant to that time period.

The page has visible signs of aging, such as discoloration and slight wear at the edges. There are three punched holes on the left side of the page, indicating that it was once bound or held together in a file or binder. The fonts used are typical of typewritten or typeset materials from the early-mid 20th century.

The image depicts a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated December 18, 1930. The page appears to be related to the announcement of membership for the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, listing new elected members along with their respective schools and hometowns. Additionally, the page includes various academic and honor-related content. The text is arranged in columns, and notable names and institutions are mentioned throughout. The page is slightly yellowed with age and has three hole punches along the left side, indicating that it was likely stored in a binder.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated December 18, 1930. The page is numbered 390 and is part of a publication detailing alumni activities and updates. The content is organized into several sections:

Main Text:

1. Top Section:

   • The page begins with a philosophical reflection on education and civic engagement. It discusses the importance of training individuals to be cooperative citizens, referencing George Dawson, a British non-conformist clergyman. The text emphasizes the value of education in fostering civic responsibility and the role of schools in shaping individuals.

2. Phi Beta Kappa Section:

   • The section titled "PHI BETA KAPPA" details the election of thirty-two seniors and eight juniors to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society at Harvard College.
   • It lists the names of the elected members, along with their home towns, preparatory schools, and the schools they attended. The list includes individuals such as:
     • Conrad M. Arensberg of Pittsburgh, Shadyside Academy, Pittsburgh.
     • William O. Avelotte of Swarthmore, Penn Charter School, Germantown, Philadelphia.
     • Madison S. Boder of Seattle, University of Washington, Seattle.
     • Albert R. Beliveau of Wollaston, Thayer Academy, South Braintree, Massachusetts.
     • Henry A. Bettman of Cincinnati, University School, Cincinnati.
     • Joel Brenner of Cambridge, Boston Latin School.
     • Buckley Carleton of New York City, St. Paul’s School, Concord, New Hampshire.
     • Edward J. Day of St. Paul, Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut.
     • Clarence E. Doan of Boston, Milton Central High School, St. Paul.
     • William W. Foshay of Port Chester, New York, Port Chester High School.
     • William N. Francis of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia.
     • William H. Gassett of Wollaston, Thayer Academy, South Braintree, Massachusetts.
     • Edward B. Grosman of New York City, Ethical Culture School, New York City.
     • Daniel H. Hindman of Lawrence, Lawrence High School.
     • David D. Hochstein of Rochester, New York, West High School, Rochester.

3. Event Details:

   • The elected members received their keys at an annual winter dinner of the Harvard Chapter, held on December 4, 1932, at the Harvard Union.
   • Justice William C. Wait, a member of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, served as the toastmaster.
   • The speakers included Professor Josiah H. Watmough and Professor A. M. Hind.

4. Additional Names:

   • A list of additional individuals is provided, likely alumni or contributors, with their names, schools, and locations. Examples include:
     • Jacob D. Hyman of Brookline, Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts.
     • Reginald D. Kennelly of Cambridge, Country Day School, Newton, Massachusetts.
     • Robert G. S. Maier of Jamaica, New York, Jamaica High School.
     • Daniel F. Margolies of New York City, Ethical Culture School, New York City.
     • Harold G. Olon of Campbell, Massachusetts, High School.
     • David Riesman, Jr., of Oak Lane, Pennsylvania, William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia.
     • David E. Rosenberg of Boston, Boston English High School.
     • Ralph A. Ross of Boston, Boston Latin School, Carl S. Rowe of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Central High School, Grand Rapids.
     • George K. Ruggi of Arlington, Massachusetts, Andover High School.
     • Solomon E. Shleshvisky of Boston, Boston Latin School.
     • William A. Sloan of Boston, Boston Latin School.
     • C. V. L. Smith of Winchester, Winchester High School.
     • Gregory E. Stone, Jr., of Wellesley Hills, Stone School, Boston.
     • R. C. L. Timpson of Barrytown, New York, Yonkers College, England.
     • Arthur J. Waterman, Jr., of Boston, Boston Latin School.

Footer Section:

• The page concludes with a note about an Eliot Norton lecture at Harvard, mentioning several professors and administrators:
  • Professor Eliot Norton.
  • Professor G. D. Birkhoff.
  • Professor A. B. Hart.
  • Patrick T. Campbell, '93, headmaster of the Boston Latin School.
  • Dr. Mathers Abbott, headmaster of the Lawrenceville School.
  • President Lowell.

Design and Layout:

• The page features a clean, typed layout with clear headings and organized sections.
• The text is printed in a serif font, typical of formal publications from the early 20th century.
• The page includes a header with the date ("December 18, 1930") and the title ("HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN").

Overall Context:

This page serves as a historical record of academic achievements, alumni activities, and institutional events at Harvard University during the early 1930s. It highlights the recognition of high-achieving students through Phi Beta Kappa and provides details about key lectures and speakers. The inclusion of names, schools, and locations offers insight into the educational landscape and community connections of the time.