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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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This image appears to be a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated April 11, 1931, page 149. It contains a list of appointments and positions within Harvard University, including the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The text details various appointments made for the years 1930-31 and 1931-32, specifying the roles, such as instructors, assistants, and lecturers in various fields including Chemistry, Physics, Botany, History, Philosophy, and Engineering. It also lists individuals with their academic degrees and titles, such as Ph.D. and A.M., indicating their advanced education and expertise. The page has some visible wear, with a tear and some creases, suggesting it is an older document.

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This image is a scanned or photographed page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated April 11, 1931. The page number is 149, and it features a listing of appointments made by the "President and Fellows of Harvard College" at their meeting on March 23, 1931. The document is divided into two columns, with the left column providing details about the appointments and the right column listing the individuals appointed along with their roles and qualifications.

The appointments are categorized by the academic year and semester, the subject area, and the specific role (e.g., Instructor, Lecturer, Assistant). Some of the subject areas mentioned include German, Psychology, Botany, Chemistry, History, Philosophy, Astronomy, General Physiology, Fine Arts, Biochemical Sciences, and various engineering disciplines. The individuals appointed have various academic degrees, including A.M., A.B., S.B., Ph.D., and M.D., and some have additional designations such as Jr. or Sr.

The page shows signs of age, with a slightly yellowed appearance, and there are some handwritten notes and markings on the right margin, including a red vertical line. The document appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the punched holes on the left side, suggesting it was once part of a binder.

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This image shows a single, aged, off-white or cream-colored page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically page 149 of an issue dated April 11, 1931, as handwritten in pencil at the top center.

The page is bound with three standard punch holes along its left margin, indicating it was likely part of a bound volume or folder. The paper shows signs of age, with some discoloration and slight fraying along the right and bottom edges. Two faint, vertical orange marks are visible on the right side of the page.

The typewritten text is organized into two main columns under the main heading:

PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
MEETING OF MARCH 23, 1931

The content of the page is a formal record of Appointments made by the President and Fellows, listing the names, academic degrees, and new positions of faculty and staff members for various periods during the 1930-31 and 1931-32 academic years. The appointments are categorized by school or department and further broken down by the specific effective date or term (e.g., "For the second half of the year 1930-31," "From February 15 to September 1, 1931," "For one year from September 1, 1931").

Key sections include:

  • General Appointments for Harvard College: Covering roles like Instructors in German, Psychology, Botany, Chemistry, and History, as well as Lecturers in History and Philosophy. It also lists teaching fellows and assistants across various disciplines such as Biology, Mathematics, and Literature, along with the Curator of the Botanic Garden.
  • Instructors and Tutors in Biochemical Sciences and Fine Arts for the 1931–32 year.
  • Instructors in History and Tutors in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
  • Engineering School: A separate subsection lists Lecturers and Instructors for the second half of 1930–31 and for the 1931–32 year, specifying their engineering specializations, such as "X-Ray Analysis," "Telephony," "Pan Engineering," "Power Plant Engineering," "Water Power Engineering," and "Metallurgy."

The names listed represent a wide range of academic disciplines, reflecting the structure of Harvard University at the time. The document provides a historical snapshot of the university’s faculty appointments for the early 1930s.

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The image is a scanned page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 11, 1931. The page includes a list of appointments and lecturers for Harvard College and the Engineering School for the academic year 1930-1931. The list is divided into sections for different departments and schools, including German, Psychology, Botany, History, Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, General Physiology, and others. Each section lists individuals appointed to teaching and lecturing positions, along with their academic titles and areas of expertise. The page appears to be part of an official university publication, providing information about the academic staff for the given academic year.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 11, 1931. The page is numbered 149 and is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College." It features a list of appointments made during the meeting of March 23, 1931.

The document lists several appointments under different categories:

  1. Instructors and Assistants in Various Departments:

    • Donald Cope McKay, A.M., appointed as Gaines Post, Ph.D.
    • Merrill Ten Broeck Spalding, A.M., appointed as Instructors in Astronomy for one year from September 1, 1931.
    • Loring Beal Andrews, A.M., appointed as Leon Campbell.
    • Instructors in Chemistry for one year from September 1, 1931: Charles Randolph Conard, A.M., Hugh Molleson Smallwood, S.B., Ph.D.
    • Instructors in General Physiology for one year from September 1, 1931: Frederick Lamont Gates, A.B., M.D., Theodore James Blanchard Stier, S.B., Ph.D.
    • Assistants in Fine Arts for one year from September 1, 1931: Helmut Hartung von Erffa, William Douglas Richmond, A.B.
    • Assistants in General Physiology for one year from September 1, 1931: Ernst Vinzenz Enzmann, Charles Stacey French, S.B., True Wallace Robinson, S.B., Donald Scott, Jr., S.B.
    • Assistants for one year from September 1, 1931: Cornelius Searle, Jr., A.B. (Petrography), George Kalif, A.M., S.B., A.M. (Mineralogy), David Isaiah Modell, S.B., A.M.
    • For the second half of the year 1931-32: William Pepperrell Montague, Ph.D., Lecturer on Philosophy.
  2. Instructors and Tutors in Various Departments:

    • Instructors and Tutors in Biochemical Sciences for one year from September 1, 1931: Thomas Buckingham Coolidge, A.B., M.D., Douglas Richard Drury, A.B., M.D., Monroe Davis Eaton, Jr., A.M., William Hathaway Forbes, A.B., Allan Lyle Grafflin, A.B., M.D., Benjamin Franklin Jones, M.A., M.D., Alvin Max Pappenheimer, Jr., S.B., Vladimir Alexander Pertzoff, S.B., A.M., William Thomas Salter, A.B., M.D.
    • Instructors in Fine Arts and Tutors in the Division of the Fine Arts for one year from September 1, 1931: Charles Mather Smith, A.M., Benjamin Rowland, Jr., S.B., Ph.D.
    • Instructors in History, Government, and Economics for one year from September 1, 1931: Allan Evans, A.M., Gerald Sandford Graham, Ph.D.
  3. Engineering School:

    • Lecturers for the second half of the year 1930-31: Horace Hardy Lester, Ph.D. (X-Ray Analysis), Harold Smith Osborne, S.B., D.Eng. (Telephony).
    • For the summer of 1931: Clifton Harlan Paige, B.A.S., Instructor in Surveying.
    • Lecturers for one year from September 1, 1931: Harold Frederick Hagen, M.E. (Fan Engineering), Horace Hardy Lester, Ph.D. (X-Ray Analysis), George Alexander Orrok, M.E. (Power Plant Engineering), Howard Moore Turner, A.B., S.B. (Water Power Engineering), Leland Russell van Wert, S.D. (Metallurgy).
    • Instructors in Electrical Engineering for one year from September 1, 1931: Raymond Thorwald Gibbs, William Melvin Goodhue, S.M.

The document is a formal record of academic appointments, reflecting the administrative activities of Harvard University during that period.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 11, 1931, and specifically refers to the Meeting of March 25, 1931. The page is numbered 149 and is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College: Appointments."

Key Features of the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes the date April 11, 1931, and the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE".
    • The page number 149 is located in the top-right corner.
  2. Main Content:

    • The document lists academic appointments made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the academic year 1930–1931.
    • Appointments are categorized by academic departments or fields, including:
      • German
      • Psychology
      • Botany
      • Chemistry
      • History
      • Philosophy
      • Astronomy
      • General Physiology
      • Fine Arts
      • Biological Sciences
      • Engineering School
  3. Appointments Listed:

    • German:
      • Walther Martin Miller, A.M., Instructor in German.
      • Albert Hadley Cantrill, Jr., S.B., Assistant in Psychology.
    • Botany:
      • George Ledyard Stebbins, Jr., A.M., Assistant in Botany.
    • Chemistry:
      • Benjamin Frank Miller, S.B., Assistant in Chemistry.
    • History:
      • John Donald Hicks, Ph.D., Lecturer on History.
      • Wilton Henry Sheldon, Ph.D., Lecturer on Philosophy.
    • Astronomy:
      • Willard James Fisher, Ph.D., Lecturer for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Albert Sprague Coolidge, Ph.D. (Chemistry).
      • Albert Edouard Navé, S.D. (General Physiology).
    • General Physiology:
      • Bartholomew Jan Bok, Ph.D., Wilson Teaching Fellow.
      • George Leonard Clarke, A.M., Instructor in General Physiology and Tutor in the Division of Biology.
      • Walter Edwards Houghton, Jr., A.M., Instructor and Tutor in History and Literature.
      • Daniel Clark Lewis, Jr., A.M., Instructor in Mathematics.
      • Robert Hugo Woodward, S.B., Ph.D., Curator of the Botanic Garden.
    • Biological Sciences:
      • Thomas Buckingham Cooldige, A.B., M.D.
      • Douglas Richard Drury, A.B.
      • Monroe Davis Eaton, Jr., A.M.
      • William Hathaway Forbes, A.B.
      • Allan Lyle Graffin, A.B., M.D.
      • Benjamin Franklin Jones, M.A.
      • Alvin Max Papenheimer, Jr., S.B., A.M.
      • Vladimir Alexander Pertzoff, S.B., A.M.
      • William Thomas Salter, A.B., M.D.
    • Fine Arts:
      • Charles Mather Smith Niver, A.M.
      • Benjamin Rowland, Jr., S.B., Ph.D.
    • History, Government, and Economics:
      • Allan Evans, A.M.
      • Gerald Sandford Graham, Ph.D.
    • Engineering School:
      • Donald Cope McKay, A.M., Gaines Post, Ph.D., Instructor in Astronomy for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Merrill Ten Broeck Spalding, A.M., Instructor in Chemistry for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Loring Beal Andrews, A.M., Instructor in Chemistry for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Charles Randolph Conard, A.M., Hugh Molleson Smallwood, S.B., Ph.D., Instructor in General Physiology for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Frederick Lamont Bates, A.B., S.B., Theodeore James Blaney Steer, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant in Fine Arts for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Helmut Hartmann von Erffa, William Douglas Richmond, A.B., Assistant in General Physiology for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Ernst Vinzenz Enzmann, Charles Stacey French, S.B., True William Robinson, S.B., Donald Scott, Jr., S.B., Assistant in General Physiology for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Cornelius Searle Hurlbut, Jr., A.B., George Kaif, A.M., Philosophy, David Isaiah Modell, S.B., A.M. (Mineralogy), Assistant for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • William Pepperell Montague, Ph.D., Lecturer on Philosophy for the second half of the year 1931–32.
      • Horace Hardy Lester, Ph.D. (X-Ray Analysis), Harold Smith Osborne, S.B., D.Eng. (Telephony), Lecturer for the second half of the year 1930–31.
      • Clifton Harlan Paige, B.A.S., Instructor in Surveying, for the summer of 1931.
      • Horace Frederick Hagen, Ph.D. (Van Engineering), Harold Hardy Lester, M.E. (X-Ray Analysis), George Alexander Orrok, M.E. (Power Plant Engineering), Lecturer for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Howard Moore Turner, A.B., S.D. (Metallurgy), Instructor in Electrical Engineering for one year from September 1, 1931.
      • Raymond Thorwald Gibbs, William Melvin Goodhue, S.M.
  4. Layout and Formatting:

    • The text is typed in a formal, structured format typical of official university publications.
    • Each appointment is listed with the individual's name, academic credentials (e.g., A.M., S.B., Ph.D.), and the department or role they are appointed to.
    • Dates of appointment (e.g., "for one year from September 1, 1931") are clearly indicated.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as an official record of academic appointments at Harvard University for the academic year 1930–1931. It reflects the institution's commitment to appointing qualified faculty and instructors across various disciplines, including sciences, humanities, and engineering. The detailed listing of credentials and roles underscores the formal and structured nature of academic administration during that era.

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The image depicts a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated April 21, 1931. It is a typed document with various sections and titles. At the top, there is a headline that reads "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" followed by subheadings and lists of names associated with particular topics.

One of the sections is titled "Meeting of March 28, 1931" and lists appointments for the second half of the year 1930-31 at Harvard University, including instructors in various disciplines, assistants, and lecturers for full-year or half-year terms. The names are accompanied by their degrees and subjects they are affiliated with, such as Chemistry, History, German Language, Botanic Garden, etc.

There are other sections listing more names and positions, including tutors and lecturers for the upcoming year, as well as specific discipline areas like "Fine Arts," "Electrical Engineering," and "Surveying."

The page has a hole punch on the left side, suggesting it was likely stored in a binder, and there are signs of age and use, such as slight discoloration and creases. There's a handwritten note on the top right corner that seems to say "April 21, 1931," likely indicating when this document was published or referenced.

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This image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 11, 1931. The page lists the President and Fellows of Harvard College and details appointments made during the meeting on March 23, 1931. It provides the names, degrees, and positions of various instructors, tutors, and lecturers for different periods within the academic years 1930-31 and 1931-32. The appointments cover a range of subjects including History, Chemistry, Astronomy, Botany, Biology, Physics, General Physiology, and several others. Some entries mention the duration for which specific instructors or tutors have been appointed. The page number indicated at the top right corner is 149.

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The image shows a single page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated around 1931. It’s a small, aged newspaper-style page with two narrow columns of dense text. At the top, there’s a handwritten note reading “April 11, 1931.” The header lines read “HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE” and “PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE” with “MEETING OF MARCH 23, 1931” and “Appointments” below it.

The page appears to list various academic appointments and positions (lecturers, instructors, assistants, etc.) for the year 1930–31, with many names and credentials following each entry. The paper is yellowed and worn, with torn edges and two holes punched along the left margin, suggesting it was once kept in a binder. The overall look is of a historical, archival document.

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This image is a scanned page from the Harvard University Gazette dated April 11, 1931. It appears to document the proceedings of a meeting held on March 28, 1931, by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The page lists professional appointments, instructors, and tutors in various departments, divided by subject areas such as Chemistry, General Physiology, History, Mathematics, and Biochemistry. It includes titles such as "Instructor," "Assistant in," and "Lecturer on," followed by names, degrees, and additional qualifications of the appointed individuals. The edge of the page shows slight wear and some red marks that seem to be editorial comments or corrections. The layout is structured, with categories and entries presented cleanly in columns.