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The image appears to be a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page is dated March 12, 1931, as handwritten at the top right corner. The content of the page includes several sections:
Main Article: The majority of the page is taken up by a lengthy article discussing historical events involving Harvard University, specifically mentioning General Jackson and his interactions with classical learning. The article also includes a narrative about a humorous or ironic incident involving a degree being conferred in a situation that contrasts with classical knowledge.
Degrees at Mid-Years: This section lists the number of degrees awarded by Harvard University during the mid-year period, including various degrees such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Masters of Arts, etc., with corresponding numbers.
Fogg Art Museum: The final section provides information about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in March. It mentions an exhibition of watercolors and drawings by Gabriel Charles Gleyre, which were commissioned for John Lowell's journey in the Near East in 1834. The text also provides some biographical details about John Lowell, including his birth date, his connection to Harvard, and his passing.
The page has a vintage appearance, with a slightly aged and yellowed paper, and it is held together with three punched holes, suggesting it might be part of a binder or folder.
This image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 12, 1931, as indicated by the handwritten date in the top right corner. The page number is 727, located at the top right corner of the printed text. The content of the page is divided into several sections:
Main Article: The main body of the text discusses a humorous anecdote about General Jackson and his interaction with Latin during a degree conferment ceremony. This story involves Mr. Jack Downing and his brother humorists, who created a comic myth about Jackson. The text mentions Quincy's account and Adams' characterization of the event as a "syco-".
Degrees at Mid-Years: This section lists the number of degrees granted by Harvard University at the close of the recent mid-year period. The degrees and their counts are:
Fogg Art Museum: This section announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre. The exhibition includes landscape and figure subjects illustrating John Lowell's journey in the Near East in 1834. It mentions that Gleyre was commissioned by Lowell to create contemporary costume figures and landscape views of each country visited. John Lowell, the founder of the Lowell Institute, is briefly mentioned with his birth and death dates.
The page is stapled on the left side, suggesting it is part of a larger document or booklet. The paper has a slightly aged appearance, consistent with its 1931 publication date.
This image displays a single sheet of paper, likely a photocopy or printout, featuring a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The page is numbered 727 at the top right corner.
The main body of text is a mix of historical anecdotes and institutional updates. Key sections include:
An Anecdote about Andrew Jackson: The text recounts a humorous and somewhat satirical story involving General Andrew Jackson, his alleged receipt of a Harvard degree, and the reaction of Harvard faculty. It quotes later Jackson biographers and John Quincy Adams, who characterizes the event as "a sycophantic compliment" and a "grotesque" situation. The story centers on Jackson's presumed lack of classical education, his response to being addressed in Latin, and his use of a simple, common Latin phrase ("Caveat emptor; corpus delicti; ex post facto; dies irae; e pluribus unum; usque ad nauseam; Ursa Major; sic semper tyrannis; quid pro quo; requiescat in pace") to impress the learned assembly.
Degrees at Mid-Years: A section lists the number of degrees granted by Harvard University at the close of a recent mid-year period. The list includes:
Fogg Art Museum: A brief notice about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum during March. It details an exhibition of watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the Lowell Institute, commissioned to illustrate the travels of John Lowell (the founder of the Lowell Institute) in the Near East in 1834. The notice notes that the group includes costume figures and landscape views, with about thirty or more pictures selected for the exhibition. It also includes a short biographical note on John Lowell, including his birth date (May 11, 1799), his attendance at Harvard, and his death in Bombay (March 14, 1836).
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In summary, the image shows a historical document—a page from a Harvard publication—containing a humorous account of Andrew Jackson's connection to Harvard, a statistical report on mid-year degrees, and an announcement about an art exhibition. The handwritten date suggests this copy was annotated or filed in 1981.
The image is of a page from a magazine or newspaper. The page is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and has the date "March 12, 1981" at the top. The page has two columns of text, with the left column being larger than the right. The text in the left column is about a Harvard graduate who received a degree despite his lack of knowledge of Latin and Greek. The text in the right column is about an exhibition of watercolors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the Lowell Institute, and a landscape view of each country which Lowell visited on his travels in company with Gleyre.
The image depicts a page from a publication, specifically the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 12, 1931. The page is numbered 727 and contains several sections of text, including a narrative, a list of degrees granted, and an announcement about the Fogg Art Museum.
In summary, the page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 12, 1931, presents a blend of humor, academic updates, and cultural announcements, reflecting the diverse interests and activities of the Harvard community during that time.
The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 12, 1931, as indicated by a handwritten note at the top right corner. The page is numbered 727 and appears to be from an issue of the bulletin. The content is formatted in a classic, serif typeface typical of early 20th-century publications.
Main Text:
Degrees at Mid-Year:
Fogg Art Museum:
Overall, the image showcases a well-preserved historical document that combines academic updates, alumni news, and cultural commentary, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century Harvard life and its intellectual pursuits.
The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 12, 1931. The page is yellowed and has three holes punched in it, suggesting it was part of a binder or file.
In summary, the image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 12, 1931, featuring articles on Jackson biographers, degrees awarded by Harvard University, and an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The page has been punched with three holes for binding and has a yellowed appearance due to aging.
The image presents a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 12, 1931. The page is divided into two main sections: the left side features an article about John Quincy Adams, while the right side contains a list of degrees granted at mid-years.
Article on John Quincy Adams
The article on the left side of the page discusses John Quincy Adams' time in New England and his encounters with various individuals, including Mr. Jack Downing and his brother humorists. The article also mentions Adams' degree from Harvard University, which was bestowed upon him as a situation that the chroniclers of the grotesque could in no wise resist.
Degrees at Mid-Years
The list of degrees granted at mid-years is presented in a table format, with the following columns:
Fogg Art Museum
The bottom section of the page features an article about the Fogg Art Museum, which is giving an exhibition of water colors and drawings by Gabriel-Charles Gleyre, lent by the Lowell Institute through the courtesy of the trustee, A. Lawrence Lowell. The group comprises landscape and figure subjects which were made to illustrate the journey taken by John Lowell in the Near East in 1834. Gleyre was commissioned by Lowell to make a figure of contemporary costume and a landscape view of each country which Lowell visited on his travels in company with Gleyre. The exhibition numbers some thirty or more pictures chosen from the complete group.
Overall, the page provides information about Harvard University's alumni, including John Quincy Adams, and highlights the academic achievements of its students. Additionally, it showcases the artistic talents of Gabriel-Charles Gleyre and the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of his work.
The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated November 12, 1931. The page is yellowed and has three holes punched on the left side, indicating it was once part of a binder or folder.
The page features an article discussing the tour of New England, with a focus on the humorists and their writings. The text is in black ink and is divided into two columns. The article appears to be a reprint or clipping from the original bulletin.
In the top-right corner of the page, the date "Nov. 12, 1931" is handwritten in orange ink. The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the yellowed page.
Overall, the image presents a nostalgic and academic tone, evoking a sense of history and intellectual curiosity. The use of a vintage document and the formal language of the article contribute to this atmosphere.
The image presents a scanned or photographed page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, featuring an article about John Quincy Adams and a section on degrees awarded at mid-years. The page is yellowed with age and has three holes punched along its left side.
In summary, the image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated April 12, 1931, which includes an article about John Quincy Adams and a list of degrees awarded to students at mid-years. Additionally, it mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by Charles Gleyre.