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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The text on the page is a letter written to alumni to introduce them to the new Dean of Harvard College, Mr. No. Yong Park. The writer expresses a desire to avoid comparisons with Harvard's previous Dean, stating that such comparisons are difficult to remedy in America. The letter then shifts to detailing grants given to various Harvard professors from the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities. These grants are primarily for the preservation or publication of rare manuscripts.

The list of grants includes:

1. Huntington Brown, for a book on "Studies in English Greeting Salutations."
2. Alexander Lang, for a book on "The German Sense of Form."
3. Samuel H. Cross, for a study of Russian literature of the Kievan period.
4. Kenneth F. Curry, for a bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier.
5. William Scott Ferguson, for the publication of "The Treasurers of Athens."
6. Jeremiah D. M. Ford, for a bibliography of Cervantes.
7. Marcel Francjon, for the publication of "The Poems of Marguerite d'Autriche."
8. Charles H. Grandgent, for the publication of "Studies and Notes in Phonology and Lexicography" from the new library of Dante's "Divina Commedia."
9. William C. Greene, for the completion of a book, "The Achievements of the Humanities."
10. Chester N. Greenough, for further work on the "Bibliography of Prose Fiction."
11. Charles B. Gulick, for "Harvard Studies in Classical Philology."
12. John L. Lowes, for the completion of a book on Chaucer.
13. John L. Lowes, for the completion of a book on Galsworthy.
14. David M. Little, Jr., for photostats of original letters and manuscripts.
15. David Garrett, for photostats of original letters and manuscripts.
16. Kenneth B. Murdock, for the "Historia de Prelios Alexandri Magni."
17. George R. Merry, for a volume in the series "Harvard Studies in English."
18. Chandler R. Post, for gathering materials for the history of Spanish painting.
19. Edward K. Rand, for assistance on Virgil and a survey of Virgil's influence on later literature.
20. Paul H. Reinsch, for a book on the "Middle Ages."
21. George H. Rylands, for a book on the "Opuscula Sacra" of Boethius.
22. William L. Renwick, for a Romanian grammar and chrestomathy.
23. George B. Weston, for a translation of Italian satirists of the seventeenth century.
24. Arthur F. Whittem, for consulting in France and Spain on the works of certain French and Spanish fabulists or material concerning them.

The page is numbered 610 and has a perforated edge, suggesting it is part of a larger publication.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 610, detailing the allocation of grants to Harvard professors for various humanities projects. Here is a detailed summary:

1. Introduction:

   • The letter aims to clarify what might be perceived as overly simplistic or incorrect assumptions about the state of institutions in Minnesota and Harvard. It emphasizes that there is room for improvement in both areas, especially in institutionalization and the availability of funds for research.

2. Grants for Studies in the Humanities:

   • Twenty-four grants have been awarded to Harvard professors for various projects from the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities.

   List of Grants and Projects:

   • Huntington Brown: Publication of a book on English grotesque satire.
   • Arthur Burkhart: Publication of a book on "The German Sense of Form."
   • Samuel H. Cross: Study of the history of Russian literature during the Kiev period.
   • Thomas F. Currier: Completion of a bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier.
   • William Scott Ferguson: Publication of "The Treasurers of Athens."
   • Jeremiah D. M. Ford: Publication of a bibliography of Cervantes and continuation of work on Hispano-American studies, including preparation of a grammar of Old French.
   • Marcel Françon: Preparation of an edition of "The Poetry of Marguerite de Navarre."
   • William C. Greene: Completion of the book "The Achievement of Rome."
   • Chester N. Greenough: Further work on the "Bibliography of Prose Fiction."
   • Charles B. Gulick: "Harvard Studies in Classical Philology."
   • John L. Lowes: Collection of articles on Chaucer for a book on Chaucer, and preparation of the Gutch Memorandum Book of S. T. Coleridge.
   • David M. Little, Jr.: Photostats of original letters and manuscripts related to George Sand.
   • Francis P. Magoun, Jr.: Aid in editing the "Historia de Prelius" by Alexandri Magni.
   • John T. Murray: Preparation of a volume in the series "Harvard Studies in English."
   • Chandler R. Post: Gathering of materials for the fourth volume of his "History of Spanish Poetry."
   • Edward K. Rand: Assistance on Volume II of "A Survey of the Manuscripts of Tours."
   • Maxwell L. Raphael: Publication of a Romanian grammar and chrestomathy.
   • George B. Weston: Preparation of a two-volume collection of "Italian Satirists of the Seventeenth Century."
   • Arthur F. Whittemore: Consultation in France and Spain, and the works of certain French and Spanish fabulists or material concerning them.

These grants are aimed at advancing various scholarly projects in the humanities, covering literature, history, linguistics, and related fields.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The main content is a letter discussing the pros and cons of institutionalization and the current state of studies in the humanities at Harvard. Below the letter, there is a list titled "Studies in the Humanities" detailing various grants made by the General Education Board for studies in the humanities, including:

• Funding for the publication of "Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature" and a new edition of Dante’s "Divina Commedia."
• Work on "The Achievement of Rome" by Professor William C. Greene.
• The "Bibliography of Prose Fiction" by Professor Chester N. Greenough.
• "Harvard Studies in Classical Philology" by Professor Charles B. Galick.
• Articles on Chaucer by Professor John L. Lowes.
• The completion of the Guthrie Memorandum Book of S.T. Coleridge by Professor David M. Little.
• The publication of "Historia de Preliis Alexandri Magni" by Professor Francis P. Magoun Jr.
• A volume of "Harvard Studies in English" by Professor John T. Murray.
• A volume on Virgil's influence on later literature by Professor Edward K. Rand.
• Editing of "The Metamorphoses" by Ovid and the preparation of "Founders of the Middle Ages" by Professor Chandler R. Post.
• The publication of a Romanian grammar and chrestomathy by Professor Maxwell I. Raphael.
• Aiding in the collection of "Italian Satists of the Seventeenth Century" by Professor George B. Weston.
• Consulting on the works of French and Spanish fabulists by Professor Arthur F. Whittem.

The page also mentions that the letter writer aims to provide feedback on the assumptions made regarding the state of studies in the humanities at Harvard.

The document is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 610. It begins with a letter from an author who aims to clarify misassumptions about the University of Minnesota, acknowledging that while Harvard and Minnesota have differences, Minnesota offers unique advantages such as personal connections with professors and a supportive environment. The main content of the page is a list of grants awarded to Harvard professors for studies in the humanities. These grants, totaling $20,000, support various projects including the publication of books, preparation of articles, and further education. Recipients and their projects include Huntington Brown for a book on English satire, Arthur Burkhart for a book on the German sense of form, and several others for projects ranging from Russian literature to classical philology. The grants also support the completion of a bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier, a study of the Gutch Memorandum Book, and assistance with the Harvard College Library manuscript. The page concludes with a list of professors receiving grants for projects in fields such as English, classics, and Romance languages.

The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The main content on this page is a letter to the editor and a section detailing studies in the humanities.

1. Letter to the Editor:

   • The letter writer expresses a concern about the difficulty of making accurate comparisons between educational institutions like Minnesota and Harvard. The writer attributes this to the large size and institutional differences between them.
   • The writer mentions that while they may not have the best contacts in Minnesota, they know several professors personally and have found friendly and helpful colleagues there.
   • The letter concludes with a friendly note, indicating that the writer has found people everywhere to be similar.

2. Studies in the Humanities:

   • This section announces that twenty-four grants have been awarded to Harvard professors by the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities.
   • The grants are intended to support further studies and preserve photostatic manuscripts.
   • The list of grant recipients and their respective projects is detailed as follows:
     • Huntington Brown: Publication of a book on English Grotesque Satire.
     • Professor Arthur Burkhard: Publication of a book on "The German Sense of Form."
     • Professor Samuel H. Cross: A study of the history of Russian literature during the Kievan period.
     • Thomas F. Currier: Completion of a bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier.
     • Professor William Scott Ferguson: Publication of "The Treasurers of Athena."
     • Professor Jeremiah D. M. Ford: Publication of a bibliography of Cervantes and continuing work on Hispano-American studies, including a grammar of Old French.
     • Marcel Françon: Preparation of a critical edition of "Astrée."
     • Professor Charles H. Grandgent: Work for the Division of Modern Languages.
     • Professor William C. Greene: Completion of "The Achievement of Rome."
     • Professor Chester N. Greenough: Further work on the bibliography of prose fiction.
     • Professor Charles B. Gulick: For the publication of "Harvard Studies in Classical Philology."
     • Professor John L. Lowes: Collection of essays into volumes on Chaucer.
     • Completion of the Gutch Memorandum Book of S. T. Coleridge and further investigation of manuscripts in Harvard College Library.
     • David M. Little, Jr.: Photostats or relating to David Garrick.
     • Professor Francis P. Magoun, Jr.: Editing the "Historia de Preliis Alexandri Magni."
     • Professor John T. Murry: A volume in the series "Harvard Studies in English."
     • Professor Edward K. Rand: Assistance for the publication of his "History of Spanish Painting."
     • Professor George B. Weston: Preparation of a two-volume collection of Italian Satires of the Seventeenth Century.
     • Professor Arthur F. Whittem: Consulting in France and Spain on works of certain French and Spanish fabulists or material concerning them.
     • Maxwell I. Raphael: Publication of a grammar and chrestomathy of Rumanian Languages.
     • Agnes Mongan: Collection of the "Oeuvre Graphique" of Botticelli.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 610. The text on the page discusses a letter and grants for studies in the humanities.

The letter at the top of the page is from an unidentified author who is responding to an article or letter by Mr. No Yong Park. The author expresses that they are not yet in a position to comment on the specifics of Minnesota and Harvard institutions, but they note that while these institutions are large, they are also difficult to remedy in America. They mention that certain fields in Minnesota may be better than those at Harvard.

The main body of the text is a list of twenty-four grants made to Harvard professors from the appropriations of the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities. These grants are intended for various projects, including:

• Huntington Brown for the publication of a book on "Studies in English Grotesque Satire."
• Professor Arthur Burkhart for the publication of a book on "The German Sense of Form."
• Professor Samuel H. Cross for a study on the history of Russian literature.
• Thomas F. Currier for the completion of a bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier.
• Professor William Scott Ferguson for the publication of "The Treasurers of Athens."
• Professor Jeremiah D. M. Ford for the publication of a bibliography of Cervantes.
• Marcel Françon for the preparation of an edition of "The Poetry of Marguerite de Navarre."
• Professor William C. Greene for the completion of the book "The Achievement of Rome."
• Professor Chester N. Greenough for further work on the "Bibliography of Prose Fiction."
• Professor Charles B. Gulick for the "Harvard Studies in Classical Philology."
• Professor John L. Lowes for the collection of one or two volumes of articles on Chaucer.
• Professor S. T. Coleridge for the preparation of the Gutch Memorandum Book.
• David M. Little for photographs of original manuscripts.
• Professor Francis P. Magoun for the preparation of a book on "The Historia de Preliis Alexandri Magni."
• Professor John T. Murray for the publication of a volume in the series "Harvard Studies in English."
• Professor Chandler R. Post for gathering material for the fourth volume of his "History of Spanish Poetry."
• Professor Edward K. Rand for assistance on Volume II of "A Survey of the Manuscripts of Tours."
• Maxwell L. Raphael for the publication of a Rumanian grammar.
• Professor George B. Weston for the preparation of a two-volume collection of "Italian Satirists of the Seventeenth Century."
• Professor Arthur F. Whiteman for consulting in France and Spain, the works of certain French and Spanish fabulists or material concerning them.

The list concludes with the mention of Professor H. Grandgent for the Division of Modern Languages.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page number is 610. It contains text in two columns with the heading "STUDIES IN THE HUMANITIES." The text describes grants given to Harvard professors for studies related to the humanities, listing various professors and their research topics or projects. Among the projects mentioned are studies in English, German, Russian literature, bibliographies, and the publication of various scholarly works, including studies on Dante's "Divina Commedia," Chaucer, and Spanish painters. On the left margin, there are two punch holes for placement in a binder, and some handwritten notes are visible near the top margin. The paper has a slightly yellowed and aged appearance.

This image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page has a header that reads "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" followed by text, which appears to be a letter or article. The page is numbered 610 at the top. There are two double hole-punch marks on the left side, suggesting that this page was once part of a bound document or binder.

The text on the page seems to be discussing various academic contributions from individuals associated with Harvard University. It mentions different professors or scholars and the works they have contributed to or are planning to work on, such as books, articles, and other scholarly activities, focusing on a wide range of subjects from literature and languages to history.

The existence of a few horizontal creases and the slightly worn edges of the paper indicate that the document is of some age and has been handled or stored folded. The warm, cream tone of the page might suggest some degree of paper aging or the lighting conditions under which the image was taken.

The exact content of the text, including the specifics of the academic works mentioned, would require closer examination or a transcription of the text on the page.

The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page number 610. The text appears to be printed in a serif font. The left side of the page seems to have been torn out from a larger publication, evidenced by the rough edge and three visible hole punches for binding. At the top of the page, "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" is printed as the header.

The content discusses various academic grants and studies related to the humanities, mentioning specific professors and their projects. Examples include new publications, research, bibliographies, and other academic works in fields such as philology, literature, history, and art. Specific names of professors and their respective projects are listed, confirming the academic nature of the bulletin. Some grants are for completion of books, studies of historical literature, and consultation on various topics. This bulletin serves as a detailed account of ongoing and upcoming scholarly work associated with Harvard.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 610. The page is formatted in a classic, serif typeface typical of early 20th-century publications. It contains a letter or article discussing academic matters, particularly focusing on grants awarded by the General Education Board for Studies in the Humanities. The text is organized into two main sections:

Left Column:

• The author begins by addressing a perceived imbalance in the portrayal of Minnesota and Harvard institutions, acknowledging the challenges of making accurate comparisons due to their institutional differences.
• The author then transitions to discussing Twenty-four grants awarded for studies in the Humanities. These grants are intended to support ongoing research, preserve rare manuscripts, or publish original works. A list of recipients and their projects is provided, including:
  • Huntington Brown for a study on English Satire.
  • Professor Arthur Burkhard for a book on the German Sense of Form.
  • Professor Samuel H. Cross for a study of Russian literature of the Kiey period.
  • Thomas F. Carrier for a bibliography of John Greenleaf Whittier.
  • Professor William Scott Ferguson for a biography of Cervantes.
  • Professor Jeremiah D. M. Ford for continuing work on Hispanic-American Studies and preparing a grammar of Old French.
  • Marcel Françon for an edition of "The Poetry of Jean de La Ceppède."
  • Professor Charles H. Grandgent for work in the Division of Modern Languages.

Right Column:

• The text continues with a list of additional grants awarded for various academic projects, including:
  • Professor Chester N. Greenough for further work on the "Bibliography of Prose Fiction."
  • Professor Charles B. Gulick for "Harvard Studies in Classical Philology."
  • Professor John L. Lowes for the collection of articles on Chaucer, including the preparation of a book on Chaucer for the Gutch Memorandum Book of S. T. Coleridge.
  • David M. Little, Jr. for photographs of original letters and manuscripts.
  • Professor Francis P. Magoun, Jr. for editing "Historia de Prelis Alexandri Magni."
  • Professor John T. Murray for a volume in the Harvard Studies in English series on English Grotesque Satire.
  • Professor Chandler R. Post for gathering further material for the fourth volume of his History of Spanish Painting.
  • Professor Edward K. Rand for assistance with Volume II of "A Survey of the Manuscripts of Tours," focusing on Virgil's influence on later literature.
  • Maxwell L. Raphael for the publication of a Romanian grammar and chromostasy.
  • Professor George B. Weston for preparing a two-volume collection of Italian Satirists of the Seventeenth Century.
  • Professor Arthur F. Whittem for consulting in France and Spain on certain French and Spanish works.

Additional Notes:

• The page includes a reference to the publication of "Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature" and a new edition of Dante's Divine Comedy, edited by Professor William C. Greene.
• The layout is clean and structured, with clear headings and a formal tone, indicative of an academic bulletin or newsletter.

Visual Characteristics:

• The page shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and minor stains, suggesting it is an old document.
• The text is printed in black ink on a light, slightly aged paper.
• There are faint markings or annotations in the margins, possibly from a reader or archivist, indicating its historical or archival significance.

Overall, the image depicts a page from an academic bulletin detailing grants awarded for various scholarly projects at Harvard University, reflecting early 20th-century academic pursuits and funding initiatives.