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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 piece of paper with a news article about research funds being allocated to 24 Harvard men.

• The paper is yellowed and has holes punched in it, suggesting it may be a copy of a newspaper article or a printed document.
  • The paper is slightly wrinkled and creased, giving it a worn appearance.
• The article is titled "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN" and is written in black ink.
  • The title is centered at the top of the page and is in a larger font size than the rest of the text.
  • The article is divided into two columns, with the left column containing the main text and the right column containing smaller text and footnotes.
• The article discusses the allocation of research funds to 24 Harvard men by the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities.
  • The article mentions that the funds are part of a $50,000 appropriation made by the Rockefeller Foundation.
  • It lists the names of the 24 Harvard men who received the funds, along with a brief description of their research projects.
• The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the yellowed paper and the black text.

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned copy of an old newspaper article or document, possibly from the early 20th century. The yellowed paper and black text give it a nostalgic and historical feel, while the content of the article provides insight into the research projects and funding opportunities available to Harvard men at the time.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring a list of research funds allocated to 24 Harvard men. The article, titled "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN," is divided into two columns and includes the following information:

General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities is Donor of Money

• $50,000 APPORTIONED

Annual Rockefeller Foundation Grant for Work of Harvard—Group Headed by C. H. Moore Names Recipients

• Twenty-four grants have been made to Harvard professors from the appropriation of the General Education Board for Studies of the Humanities, according to an announcement made at University Hall Saturday.
• This board, which is a division of the Rockefeller Foundation at New York, annually allots a sum of money to support and further investigation in literature to colleges all over the country.
• Harvard is at present receiving $10,000 a year for five years.
• The allotment at Harvard was made by a committee made up of five members of the faculty in charge of Professor C. H. Moore '88.

List of Grants

• 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"; R. H. Cross, for making a study of the History of Russian literature of the Kiey 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 Athena"; J. D. M. Ford, for the publication of a Bibliography of Cervantes, for continuing his work of the Harvard Council on Hispanic-American Studies, for the preparation of a Grammar of Old French.
• Mr. Marcel Francon, to aid him in the preparation of an edition of "The Poetry of Marguerite d'Autriche"; Professor Charles H. Grandgent, for Division of Modern Languages) for the publication of Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature, for a new edition of Dante's Divina Commedia; 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, for the preparation of a book on Chaucer, for the completion of Gutch Memorandum Book of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and for the continued investigation of manuscript in Harvard College Library at first thought to be Byron's; Mr. D. M. Little, Jr., for obtaining photostats of original letters and manuscripts by or relating to David Garrick.
• Professors F. P. Macoon, Jr., for aid in editing the Historia de Prellis Alexandri Magni, recension, J-3; John Tucker Murray, (for the Department of English) for a volume in the series of Harvard Studies in 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", on a book on Virgil's influence on later literature, on an edition of Ovid's Metamorphoses, on a volume to succeed "Founders of the Middle Ages", and on an edition of the 'Opuscula Sacra of Boethius.
• Mr. M. L. Raphael, for the publication of a Romanian Grammar and Christo-mathy; Professor George B. Weston, to aid in the preparation for publication of a two-volume collection of Italian Satirists of the Seventeenth Century; Dean A. F. Whitem, for consulting, in France and Spain, works of certain French and Spanish fabulists, or material concerning them; Assistant Dean G. K. Zipf, for the 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.

The image is a scanned or photographed copy of a newspaper article, likely from the early 20th century, given the style and content. The article is titled "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN" and is printed on aged paper with a light yellowish hue, suggesting it is an old document.

Key Details:

• Title and Subtitle: The title is prominently displayed at the top, followed by a subtitle that reads, "General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities is Donor of Money."
• Grant Information: The article states that the General Education Board has allotted $50,000 to 24 Harvard professors for various research projects in the humanities.
• List of Recipients: The article lists the names of the 24 Harvard men who received grants, along with a brief description of their research projects.
• Paper Condition: The paper appears to be aged, with visible signs of wear and tear, including holes punched along the left edge, indicating that it was once part of a binder or folder.
• Background: The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the article and its contents.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a historical document that provides insight into the research activities and funding of Harvard University in the past. The article highlights the importance of the General Education Board's support for humanities research and the diverse range of projects being undertaken by Harvard scholars.

The image presents a vintage, aged paper document with three-hole punches on the left side, set against a light gray background. The document is titled "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN" and features a list of recipients.

• Title and Header
  • The title "RESEARCH FUNDS ARE ALLOTTED TO 24 HARVARD MEN" is prominently displayed at the top of the page.
  • Below the title, the text reads: "General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities is Donor of Money"
  • A horizontal line separates the title from the main content.
  • The text "$50,000 APPORTIONED" is followed by another horizontal line.
  • The phrase "Annual Rockefeller Foundation Grant for Work of Harvard—Group Headed by C. H. Moore Names Recipients" is written below.
• Main Content
  • The main body of the text describes the allocation of funds to Harvard professors for various research projects.
  • The text explains that twenty-four grants have been made to Harvard professors for studies in the humanities, with the General Education Board appropriating $50,000 per year for five years.
  • A list of recipients and their research projects is provided, including:
    • Professor John Livingston Lowes
    • Mr. D. M. Little, Jr.
    • Professors F. P. Magoun, Jr.
    • Mr. Huntington Brown
    • Professors Arthur Barkhuff
    • Mr. T. F. Currier
    • Professor W. C. Greene
    • Mr. Marcel Francon
    • Professor Charles H. Grandgent
    • Professor W. C. Greene
    • Mr. C. N. Greenough
    • C. B. Gulick
    • Professor George B. Weston
    • Mr. M. I. Raphael
    • A. F. Whittem
• Summary
  • The document outlines the allocation of $50,000 in research funds to 24 Harvard men for studies in the humanities.
  • The funds were provided by the General Education Board and the Rockefeller Foundation.
  • The document lists the recipients and their research projects, which cover a range of topics in literature, language, and history.