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The image appears to be a page from a publication, possibly a newspaper or a newsletter, discussing the allocation of research funds by the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities to 24 Harvard professors. The headline indicates that $50,000 was apportioned for this purpose.

The text provides details about the recipients of these grants and their research projects, which include various scholarly endeavors such as the publication of books, studies on specific literary works, and research into manuscripts and original letters. It also mentions the involvement of notable faculty members from Harvard University and highlights their contributions to fields including English literature, history, and classical studies.

This image is a scanned page from a document, likely a news article or a report, discussing the allocation of research funds to 24 Harvard professors. The document is titled "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN" and is dated with the year 1935 written in pencil on the left side of the page. The text explains that the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities, a division of the Rockefeller Foundation, has provided an annual grant of $50,000 to support the work of these professors.

The article lists the names of the recipients and their respective research projects. Some of the projects include:

• Mr. Huntington Brown: for the publication of a book on Studies in English Grotesque Satire.
• Professors Arthur Burkhard: for the publication of a book on "The German Sense of Form."
• S. H. Cross: for making a study of the History of Russian literature of the Kiev Period.
• Mr. T. F. Currier: for the completion of a Bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier.
• Professors W. S. Ferguson: for the publication of "The Treasurers of Athens."
• J. D. M. Ford: for the publication of a Bibliography of Cervantes.
• Mr. Marcel Francon: for the preparation of an edition of "The Poetry of Marguerite d'Autriche."
• Professor Charles H. Grandgent: for the publication of Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature.
• Professor W. C. Greene: for the completion of the book "The Achievement of Rome."
• C. N. Greenough: for further work on the "Bibliography of Prose Fiction."
• C. B. Gulick: for Harvard Studies in Classical Philology.
• Professor John Livingston Lowes: for the collection into one or two volumes of articles on Chaucer.
• Mr. D. M. Little, Jr.: for obtaining photostats of original letters and manuscripts by or relating to David Garrick.
• Professors F. P. Magoun, Jr.: for aid in editing the Historia de Preliis Alexandri Magni.
• John Tucker Murray: for the Department of English.
• C. R. Post: for aid in gathering further material for the fourth volume of "History of Spanish Painting."
• E. K. Rand: for assistance on Volume II of "A Survey of the Manuscripts of Tours."
• Mr. M. I. Raphael: for the publication of a Rumanian Grammar and Chrestomathy.
• Professor George B. Weston: for aid in the preparation for publication of a two-volume collection of Italian Satirists of the Seventeenth Century.
• Dean A. F. Whittem: for consulting, in France and Spain, works of certain French and Spanish fabulists.
• Assistant Dean G. K. Zipf: for the publication of results of investigation of Pekingese Chinese.

The document is printed on a light beige paper with black text and has three holes punched on the left side, indicating it was part of a binder or folder. The text is neatly organized into two columns, and the overall condition of the paper suggests it is an older document, likely from the 1930s.

This image displays a single, aged, off-white sheet of paper, likely from a typewritten press release or internal memo, with three standard punched holes along its left margin. The paper is set against a plain, light gray background and exhibits signs of wear, including slight creases and discoloration.

The document is titled in a bold, all-caps, sans-serif font: “RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN”. Beneath this, a sub-headline states: “General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities is Donor of Money”, followed by “$50,000 APPORTIONED” in large, bold type.

A handwritten note in pencil is visible on the far left, outside the main text block, reading “Cameron 2.2.31”, likely indicating the name of the recipient or preparer and the date (February 2, 1931).

The body of the text is in a standard typewriter font, arranged in two columns. It announces that the General Education Board—a division of the Rockefeller Foundation—has awarded $50,000 annually for five years to Harvard to support faculty research in the humanities. The allocation was overseen by a committee headed by Professor C. H. Moore.

The bulk of the document lists the 24 grant recipients and the specific purposes for which the funds were granted. These include publication of books on topics such as English Grotesque Satire, Russian literature, Cervantes, Old French grammar, and Dante’s Divina Commedia. Other grants supported the editing of historical manuscripts, the preparation of a memorial book for Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and investigations into topics like Pekingese Chinese, syntax, and semantic change.

In summary, this is a 1931 public notice or internal document detailing a significant research grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to Harvard University, listing the 24 professors who received funding and the specific scholarly projects supported.

The image is a page from a document that appears to be an official announcement or report. It contains text that is organized into paragraphs and lists, and it includes headings and subheadings. The document discusses research funds allocated to Harvard professors for studies in the humanities.

The heading at the top of the page reads "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN." Below this heading, there is a subheading that reads "General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities is Donor of Money." The document then mentions a $50,000 apportionment and an annual Rockefeller Foundation Grant for work on Harvard-group recipients.

The document provides a list of 24 Harvard professors who have been granted funds for their research projects. Each professor's name is followed by a brief description of their project and the amount of funding they have received. The projects cover a wide range of topics, including literature, history, philosophy, and linguistics.

The document also mentions that the General Education Board, which is based in New York, annually allots a sum of money to support research at various colleges and universities. The amount of funding allocated to Harvard for the current year is $50,000, and this is the first year that Harvard has received such a grant.

Overall, the image appears to be a formal announcement or report that provides information about research funding for Harvard professors in the humanities. The document is well-organized and includes details about the recipients, their projects, and the funding amounts.

The image shows a document that appears to be a report or announcement from an academic institution. The document is titled "Research Funds Are Allotted to 24 Harvard Men" and is published by the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities. The document is dated and appears to be from the early 20th century.

The document lists the names of 24 Harvard professors who have received research grants from the General Education Board. The grants are intended to support their work in various fields of study, including history, literature, philosophy, and classics. The document provides a brief description of each professor's research project and the amount of funding they have received.

The document also mentions that the General Education Board is a donor of money and that the Rockefeller Foundation has provided an annual grant for work of Harvard-group members headed by C. H. Moore. The document concludes with a note of gratitude to the donors and a statement about the importance of supporting research in the humanities.

Overall, the document appears to be a formal announcement of research funding awards to Harvard professors, highlighting the importance of supporting academic research and the contributions of the donors who make it possible.

The image shows a typed document titled "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN". It is a formal announcement detailing the allocation of research funds to Harvard University professors for various scholarly projects. The document is structured as follows:

Header Information:

• Title: "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN"
• Donor: General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities
• Donation Amount: $50,000
• Funding Source: Annual Rockefeller Foundation Grant for Work of Harvard-Recipients
• Grant Recipient: Headed by C. H. Moore Names Group

Main Content:

The document explains that twenty-four grants have been awarded to Harvard professors from the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities. These grants are part of an annual allocation of $50,000 per year for five years, managed by a committee consisting of five members of the faculty, chaired by Professor C. H. Moore.

List of Grants:

The document provides a detailed list of the recipients and their research projects. Each entry includes the name of the professor, the project title, and a brief description of the work being supported. Here are some key points from the list:

1. Mr. Huntington Brown

   • Project: Publication of a book on Studies in English Grotesque Satire.
   • Support: For the publication of Arthur Birkhard's book.

2. Professors Arthur Cross and S. H. Miller

   • Project: A study of the history of Russian literature for the completion of a bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier.

3. Professors W. S. Ferguson and J. D. M. Ford

   • Project: Publication of The Treasuries of Atheneia, J. B. M. Ford's work for the continuation of the Harvard Council on Hispanic-American Studies.

4. Mr. Marcel Françon

   • Project: Aid in the preparation of An Anthology of French Verse.

5. Professor Charles H. Grandgent

   • Project: Division of Modern Languages, for the publication of Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature.

6. Professor W. C. Greene

   • Project: Completion of the book The Achievement of Rome.

7. Professor C. H. Grandgent

   • Project: Further work on the Bibliography of Prose Fiction.

8. Professor John Livingston Lowes

   • Project: Collection of articles on Chaucer, preparation of a book on Chaucer, completion of the Dutch Memorandum Book of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and further investigation of manuscript thought to be Byron's.

9. Professors F. P. Magoun, Jr., and Andrei Magul

   • Project: Editing the Historia de Prelios Alejandro Magno (recession, J.S. Tucker Murray).

10. Professor David Garlick

    • Project: For the publication of a volume in the series Harvard Studies in English.

11. Professor E. K. Rand

    • Project: Aid in gathering further material for the fourth volume of History of Spanish Painting.

12. Professor K. Rand

    • Project: For the publication of Volume II of "A Survey of the Manuscripts of Tours", a book on the influence of Ovid's Metamorphoses on later literature.

13. Professor M. I. Raphael

    • Project: Publication of a Romanian Grammar and Chrestomathy.

14. Professor G. B. Weston

    • Project: Aid in the preparation for publication of a two-volume collection of Italian Satirists of the Seventeenth Century.

15. Professor A. F. Whittem

    • Project: For consulting in France and Spain, working on certain French and Spanish fablists, or material concerning them; assistance of G. K. Zint for investigating them; works of certain French and Spanish fablists.

16. Professor Peng-kuang Chen

    • Project: Publication of results of investigation of Pekinese Chinese, and for further work in obtaining data for an article on Syntax and Semantic Change and a contemplated volume on the relativity of human speech.

Visual and Physical Characteristics:

• The document appears to be a typed page, likely from a newspaper or academic publication.
• The text is neatly formatted in a standard typewriter font.
• There are faint markings or annotations on the left margin, possibly indicating page numbers or editorial notes.
• The paper has a slightly aged appearance, suggesting it is from an earlier historical period.

Overall Context:

The document highlights the significant investment in academic research at Harvard University during the early to mid-20th century, showcasing a wide range of scholarly pursuits across literature, philology, history, and linguistics. The grants reflect the institution's commitment to supporting interdisciplinary and international research.

The image shows a yellowed, slightly worn document with the title "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN" printed at the top in bold, capital letters. Below the title, there are two columns of text that appear to be from a newsletter or an article, detailing the allocation of funds to various individuals at Harvard University for their research. The document mentions that the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities is the donor of the money, and an amount of $50,000 has been apportioned.

The text goes on to list individual Harvard affiliates and their respective areas of research supported by grants. The grants were made possible by a yearly endowment from the Rockefeller Foundation dedicated to supporting the humanities.

The page has three punched holes on the left side, suggesting it was once part of a binder or filing system. There are also a few visible marks and notations on the paper, including handwritten numbers in the top left corner and a small circular mark near the bottom right.

The content implies historical significance in the context of academic funding and research at Harvard University.

The image displays a newspaper clipping attached to a larger piece of paper. The clipping details that research funds amounting to $50,000 have been allocated to 24 Harvard men. This funding is provided by the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities, with the money donated by C. H. Moore. The purpose of the funds is outlined as an annual Rockefeller Foundation Grant aimed at supporting Harvard faculty members in their research endeavors.

Twenty-four grants are allocated for various scholarly projects, ranging from book publications and manuscript studies to editorial assistance and historical research. Specific recipients and their respective projects are listed in the article:

1. Huntington Brown: publication of a book on Studies in Amphibian Gortsage.
2. Arthur Burbank: publication of a book on "The German Sense of Form".
3. E. H. Cross: study on the "History of Russian Literature of the Nineteenth Century".
4. T. F. Currier: completion of the bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier.
5. J. D. M. Ford: studies on stories of Cervantes and the Harvard Galatea.
6. H. H. Gerola: preparation of a book on a Grammar of Old French.
7. Maurizio Macagno: study of Old Italian Dialects.
8. C. N. Greenough: completion of a Bibliography of Old Public.
9. C. R. Post: gathering further material for a volume on "History of Spanish Painting".
10. F. P. Magoun Jr.: editing the Historia de Frilis Alexandre Magun.
11. John Tucker Murray: volume of Harvard Studies in English.
12. K. Rand: assistance on Volume I of "A Survey of the Manuscripts of Tourin" and a book on Virgil's lost works.
13. C. F. Eugenie: publication and editing of Romanian Grammar.
14. H. M. Ayres: preparing travel books.
15. W. A. Doctor: publication of Volume II on the Semantics of the Social Sciences.
16. C. H. Randall: Volume on the relativity of language and thought.

This comprehensive list highlights a range of projects focusing on literary studies, historical manuscripts, grammatical research, and more.

• A light tan archival sheet with three binder holes along the left edge.
• A clipped newspaper/article mounted on the left side with a bold headline: “RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN.”
• Subheadings mention the donor organizations (General Education Board, Rockefeller Foundation) and a $50,000 apportioned grant.
• The clipping consists of small-print text describing the grant and listing Harvard recipients; the right half of the page is largely blank.
• There are faint handwritten notes along the left margin.

This is a page with a newspaper clipping titled, "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN." It discusses a grant of $50,000 awarded by the General Education Board for studies in the humanities, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation. The clipping lists the recipients and the specific research projects or publications the funds will support, such as works on literature, history, languages, and manuscripts. The document contains typewritten and block text, with visible holes punched on the left side, likely for inclusion in a folder or binder. Handwritten markings are also visible on the left edge.