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The image appears to be a scanned page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically pages 150 and 151. The content of the pages is a list of appointments, awards, and changes in titles related to Harvard University faculty and staff during the academic year 1930-31. The text includes details about various individuals who received awards from the Milton Fund for Research, along with their fields of study or areas of work. It also mentions appointments to institutions like the School of Education, School of City Planning, and Law School, as well as transfers to the Harvard Infantile Paralysis Commission. There is also a section mentioning changes in the title of an appointment and resignation details. The page has a vintage appearance, with aged paper and slightly worn edges, suggesting it may be from an older publication.

This image is a photograph of a two-page spread from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically pages 150 and 151. The pages are printed on aged, yellowed paper, indicating that they are from an older publication. The text is in a serif font, typical of formal or academic publications.

On the left page (page 150), the content includes a list of appointments and positions at Harvard University for the academic year starting September 1, 1931. It mentions various individuals and their roles in different departments and schools, such as Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Civil Engineering, and the Graduate School of Education. There are also mentions of the Harvard Infantile Paralysis Commission and a change in the title of an appointment.

The right page (page 151) is dedicated to "Awards from the Milton Fund." This section lists various Harvard faculty members and their research projects that were funded by the Milton Fund. The awards support a wide range of research activities, including geographical exploration, studies in business history, mining geology, comparative zoology, chemistry, anthropology, meteorology, political thought, seismology, education, natural history, astronomy, fine arts, and physiology. Each entry includes the name of the recipient, their title, and a brief description of the research or project they are undertaking.

The pages are neatly arranged and presented, with a clear division between the different sections and entries. The text is well-organized, making it easy to read and follow. The overall appearance suggests a formal and official document, typical of a university newsletter or gazette.

This is a two-page spread from the Harvard University Gazette, showing pages 150 and 151, likely from an early 20th-century issue (circa 1909–1911, based on the content). The pages are printed on aged, off-white or cream-colored paper with visible signs of wear, especially along the edges and binding margin, suggesting original, historical documents. The layout is formal and dense, with black serif typography typical of academic publications of the era.

Page 150 (Left)

This page contains several distinct sections, primarily focused on personnel appointments, commissions, and resignations at Harvard University.

• Headings: The main header reads "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" centered at the top.
• Appointments/Assignments: A section lists individuals appointed for one-year terms beginning September 1, 1911, including:
  • Washington Irving Middleton, Jr., S.B., in E.E. (Electrical Engineering)
  • Robert Peir Siskind, S.M.
  • Fred Harold Brown, B.M.E., Instructor in Mechanical Engineering
  • George Folley Ninde, Instructor in Engineering Sciences
  • Howard Moore Turner, A.B., S.B., Director of Summer Work for Students
• Assistantships: Lists assistants in Civil and Mechanical Engineering for 1911, including Leonald Edgar McClellan, A.B., Francis James Marsellier, S.B., and others.
• Graduate School of Education: Lists assistants for the academic year 1909–1911, including John Leo Miller, S.M. (Metallurgy) and Jewell Bennett Knight, S.M., Ed.M., Instructor in Education.
• School of City Planning: Appointments for September 1, 1911, including Theodora Kimball Hubbard, S.M., Editor of Research, and William C. Jewett, electrical engineer.
• Law School: Appointment of Charles Saper Collier, A.B., LL.B., Ezra Ripley Thayer Teaching Fellow for one year from September 1, 1911.
• Harvard Infantile Paralysis Commission: Appointments for the second half of 1909–1911, including Denis Waldio Ross, A.B., as Honorary Keeper of the Ross Study Series, and Frederick Ayer, A.B.
• Change in Title of Appointment: Notes that Denis Waldio Ross was also appointed from Keeper of the Ross Study Series to that title, effective September 1, 1911.
• Resignation: Records the resignation of Paul Weiss, S.B., Ph.D., as Instructor in Philosophy and Tutor in the Division of Philosophy, effective September 1, 1911.

Page 151 (Right)

This page is dedicated entirely to “AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND”, detailing grants made on March 23rd of an unspecified year (likely 1911, given cross-references on page 150).

• Introduction: Explains that $30,000 was bequeathed by the late William F. Milton, ’58, to support special investigations in any branch of science — whether medical, historical, or scientific — provided they focus on the welfare or prosperity of humanity or address special human needs.

• Awarded Recipients: A long, dense list of individuals and their funded research projects:

  1. Racol Blanchard, Professor of Geography — to enable fieldwork along St. Lawrence estuary.
  2. Nicholas Anderson Borson, Curator of Fishes — to study Cooperative Zoology (e.g., fish after being frozen).
  3. Paul Edmond Boyak, Instructor in Operative Dentistry — to study dental pulp circulation.
  4. William James Clench, Curator of Mollusks — to collect Florida Everglades mollusks for tree studies.
  5. Leslie Brown Cleveland, Assistant Professor of Protozoology — to study wood-feeding roach species.
  6. Caleb S. Coon, Associate in Anthropology — to study “Races of Europe.”
  7. Bernard Alden Day, Sturgis Hooper Professor — to study the physical and material welfare of humans by studying special diseases.
  8. Donah Humphrey McLaughlin, Professor of Mining Engineering — to study rock density and velocity of vibration through dynamite blasts.
  9. Walter Penn Deacon, Professor of Education — to design a stereoscopic optometer to study vision.
  10. Herbert Lyndon Fenwick, Fisher Professor of Natural History — to study living plant responses to historical geology.
  11. Willard James Fisher, Lecturer on Astronomy — to support astronomical investigations in Arizona.
  12. Edward Waldo Forbes, Lecturer on Fine Arts — to develop techniques for transforming Aztec wall paintings and to study varnish properties.
  13. Russell Gisson, Instructor in Geology — to correlate sedimentary rocks in the northwest and study gold-bearing stream gravels.
  14. Norman Scott Briton Ginn, Jordan Straw Professor of Business History — to collect references on 1890s economic crises.
  15. Louis Galt Grayon, Professor of Mining Geology — to build a polarized light photomicroscope for studying “opaque” materials.
  16. Clarence Henry Harbin, Professor of Latin-American History — to study pre-Columbian economic conditions during 1890s political upheaval.
  17. George Bojan Kretzkojansky, Assistant Professor of Chemistry — to study hydrocarbon oxidation.
  18. Alexander McCall, Abbott Lawrence Rotch Professor of Meteorology — to develop a thermometric device for further meteorological study.
  19. Charles Howard McIlwain, Eaton Professor of History — to study American constitutional development during John Quincy Adams’ presidency.
  20. Charles Howard McIlwain, again — to be used in his preparation of a history of Western political thought.
  21. Marston Morse, Professor of Mathematics — to publish his American Mathematical Colloquium Lectures on calculus of variations.
  22. Henry Alexander Murray, Jr., Assistant Professor of Abnormal and Dynamic Psychology — to study psychology of humor.
  23. Henry Alexander Murray, Jr. — to study psychosocial and physiological processes.
  24. Ralph Barton Perry, Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy — to investigate William James’ thought and character.
  25. George Pennell, Instructor in General Physiology — to study temperature-regulating mechanisms in mice.
  26. Percy Edward Raymond, Professor of Palaeontology — to visit Europe to study Paleocene myriapods and Paleozoic crustaceans.

The entries are meticulously formatted, often describing the purpose of the grant in relation to the scholar’s work, with occasional personal or historical references (e.g., “the late William F. Milton, ’58”).

Overall Analysis

This document is a formal record of internal university administrative decisions and scholarly funding allocations. It reflects the academic culture of Harvard in the early 20th century: highly structured, discipline-specific, and oriented toward advancing specialized research. The language is formal and precise, and the scope of funded projects spans geology, engineering, psychology, history, chemistry, and the arts — demonstrating a broad interdisciplinary reach under the auspices of the Milton Fund.

The aging of the pages and the typographic style make this a valuable primary source for historians of education, science, and institutional culture at Harvard University around 1910–1911.

The image is a scanned page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated September 1931. The page contains announcements and academic appointments. The left side of the page lists awards from the Milton Fund, specifying recipients and their fields of study, such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and metallurgy. The right side of the page lists appointments and fellowships, mentioning various professors and their research interests or teaching roles. The text is organized in a structured format, with bullet points and numbered lists.

The image is a scanned page from the "Harvard University Gazette" with the title "Awards from the Milton Fund." The page is numbered 150 on the left and 151 on the right. The text is organized into columns and paragraphs, detailing various awards and appointments within the university.

On the left side of the page, under the heading "For one year from September 1, 1931," there are several names listed along with their positions and departments. These include:

• Washington Irving Milton, Jr., A.B. E.E., Instructor in Electrical Engineering.
• Robert Pearse Skiffington, S.M., Instructor in Mechanical Engineering.
• George Falley Moore, A.B., S.B., Director of Science.
• Howard Noon Turner, Assistant in Civil Engineering for one year from September 1, 1931.
• Leonard Edgar McClintock, A.B., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering for one year from September 1, 1931.
• Ellis Weaver Deck, M.E., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering.
• William Henry McClennan, Jr., M.E., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering.
• John Charles Gayer, S.B., Assistant in Metallurgy.
• John Leo Miller, S.M., Assistant in Metallurgy.

Under "Graduate School of Education," there is:

• Jewell Bennett Knight, S.M., Ed.M., Instructor in Education.

Under "School of City Planning," there is:

• Theodor Kimball Hubbard, S.M., Editor of Research.

Under "Law School," there is:

• Charles Tager Coller, A.B., LL.B., Erix Ripley, Member of the Harvard Law Review.

Under "Harvard Infantile Paralysis Commission," there is:

• Frederick Ayer, A.B.

Under "Change in Title of Appointment," there is:

• Deman Waldo Ross, A.B., Honorary Keeper of the Rose Study Room and Keeper of the Rose Study Room.

Under "Resignation," there is:

• Paul Weiss, S.B., Ph.D., Instructor in Philosophy.

On the right side of the page, under the heading "Awards from the Milton Fund," there is a detailed announcement about the awards. The announcement mentions that thirty-nine awards were made on March 26th, including grants for instruction or administration in the University and the Milton Fund for Research. The grants from the Fund committee consider applications that align with the Fund's objectives and prevent the extension of aid to other worthy applicants. The sum awarded for the coming year (1931-32) is $32,200 in grants of varying amounts. Harvard University received the legacy of the late William F. Milton, $28,000, which was to be used for the building of a University library or for the University's discretion. The University decided to establish an annual grant of $10,000 for the bulk of the estate's expenses, with the remaining $18,000 available for other purposes. The announcement also lists various professors and their appointments, including:

• Raoul Blanchard, Professor of Geography.
• Norman Scott Bruin Gross, Instructor in Business History.
• Louis Caryl Graton, Professor of Mining Geology.
• Clarence Henry Haring, Professor of Latin-American History.
• William James Clendenin, Curator of Mollusks.
• Leonard Roscoe Cleveland, Assistant Professor of Dendrology.
• Carleton Stevens Coon, Associate in Anthropology.
• Donald Grant Heggie, Instructor in Geology.
• Charles Howard McLwain, Eaton Professor of the Science of Government.
• Walter Fenno Dearborn, Professor of Education.
• Henry Alexander Murray, Jr., Assistant Professor of Abnormal and Dynamic Psychology.
• Ralph Barton Perry, Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy.
• Percy Edward Raymond, Professor of Paleontology.

The page concludes with details about the specific research and studies each professor is to undertake with their respective grants.

The image shows two pages from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically pages 150 and 151. The pages are printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, giving them a vintage appearance. The text is typeset in a classic serif font, consistent with early 20th-century printing styles.

Content Overview:

Left Page (Page 150):

• Header: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE."
• Section Title: "AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND."
• Main Text: This section lists awards made by the Milton Fund, detailing grants awarded to faculty members for research or study. The text includes:
  • Names of recipients and their academic titles (e.g., Assistant in Civil Engineering, Instructor in Mechanical Engineering).
  • Descriptions of the awards, including the duration (e.g., one year from September 1, 1931) and the purpose of the grant (e.g., research in Mechanics, Engineering of Steel Structures).
  • Specific grants awarded, such as $6,200 for the coming year after the death of William F. Milton.
  • A mention of the Milton Fund's purpose: to support research, instruction, or administration in the University, with a focus on promoting the scientific and material interests of humanity.
  • A note about the establishment of a special investigation library at the University for the study of the medical, geographical, historical, or scientific nature of diseases.
  • Details about a committee appointed to advise on the selection of recipients for the awards.

Right Page (Page 151):

• Header: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE."
• Main Text: This page lists appointments and promotions of faculty members at Harvard University. The text includes:
  • Names of individuals along with their new titles and departments.
  • Examples of appointments include:
    • Ragnar Brandberg, Professor of Geography, to continue his geographical exploration.
    • Norman Scott Bishop, Tutor in Geology, to collect references to British history.
    • Louis Carde, Graduate Professor of Mining Geology, to enable study of different classes of business men in the metal industry.
    • Paul E. Emond Boyle, Instructor in Operative Dentistry, to study the circulation of the dental pulp.
    • William James Clench, Curator of Mollusks in the Museum of Comparative Zoology, to enable him to collect specimens.
    • Issachar Rosenblum, Assistant Professor of Forest Resources, to study forest conditions in Missouri.
    • Carlton Stearns, Assistant in Anthropology, to enable him to study the wood-louse.
    • W. A. MacCosh Dalrymple, Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry, to study the properties of certain gases.
    • Ragnar Alcott Daly, Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology, to study the properties of certain rocks.
    • Walter Penno DiMauro, Professor of Education, to determine the effect of school differences on the IQ of children.
    • Arthur Wallace Painter, Lecturer on Fine Arts, to study the properties and character of wall paintings and looser art.
    • Russell Graves, Instructor in Geology, to study the relation between certain intrusive rocks and the central Idaho graben.
    • Henry Howard McLean, Eaton Professor of the Science of Government, to study the development of political thought.
    • Charles Howard McLaws, before being used by him in time of war, to make possible for him to record the thought of Albertists before, during, and after his time.
    • Walter Penno DiMauro, to study the growth of Greek thought through the end of the Middle Ages.
    • Maitland Moses, Professor of Mathematics, to study the relationship between certain psychological and mathematical concepts.
    • Henry Alexander Murray, Assistant Professor of Abnormal and Dynamic Psychology, to continue the study of the psychology of normal children.
    • Henry Alexander Murray, to study the development of personality and character.
    • Ralph Barton Perry, Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy, to study the relationship between certain psychological and biological processes.
    • George Arthur Plimpton, Instructor in General Psychology, to study the development of the visual perception of space.
    • Peirce Raymond Ravazzoli, Professor of Paleontology, to study the relationship between certain trilobites and Palaeozoic crustaceans other than trilobites in England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Design and Layout:

• The pages are formatted with clear headings and subheadings.
• Text is organized into paragraphs, with some entries separated by line breaks for clarity.
• The layout is structured, with consistent margins and alignment, typical of formal academic publications.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical document from the Harvard University Gazette, showcasing academic appointments, promotions, and research grants awarded during the early 20th century. The content reflects the university's commitment to scholarly advancement and faculty development during that era. The aged appearance of the paper and the formal typesetting contribute to the historical context of the document.

This image displays two pages from what appears to be a historical document, the "Harvard University Gazette," with the page numbers 150 and 151 visible in the upper corners. The text is formatted in multiple columns and includes various titles and names, suggesting it lists faculty appointments, awards, and various academic notices associated with Harvard University.

Each column is filled with paragraphs detailing specific informational entries about individual faculty members’ assignments, awards from certain funds, academic appointments, and other related academic business. This suggests that the document is an administrative or academic bulletin that may have been used to disseminate information within the university.

For example, there are mentions of the "Milton Fund" that appears to be related to awards given for the advancement of instruction and administration at Harvard. Other sections mention faculty appointments in departments such as Geography, Fishes Studies, Oriental Languages, Philosophy, and other areas of academic endeavor.

The paper looks aged, indicating this is a historical document. Some wear and minor tears at the edges and folds of the pages can be seen, which could imply that the document has been preserved over time.

While specific names and titles are present, I can provide only generalized comments without specifying individual identities per the guidelines.

The image depicts a two-page spread from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically pages 150 and 151. The pages feature text printed in multiple columns, detailing awards from the Milton Fund and various appointments at Harvard University for the academic year starting September 1, 1931. The edges of the pages show signs of wear and tear. The text is organized with headings in bold followed by descriptions in regular type. The headings include different departments and positions within the university, along with the names of the recipients and their respective roles or contributions.

The image shows two pages (numbered 150 and 151) from the "Harvard University Gazette." The pages contain various listings and announcements related to Harvard University.

Page 150 includes sections titled "Awards from the Milton Fund," which discusses the criteria for awarding grants from the fund, and a number of name listings related to academic appointments and resignations, graduate school appointments, and a Harvard Infantile Paralysis Commission.

Page 151 contains a list of named individuals along with their academic or professional titles and the specific academic or research permissions or objectives they have been granted. These include research permissions, curatorships, lectureships, and professorships across various fields such as geography, fish study, mollusks, radiology, geology, Latin-American history, general physics, and more.

The text is dense, formatted in a two-column layout, and typed in a traditional serif font common in academic journals and gazettes. The paper appears slightly yellowed indicating age.

This image is a scanned page spread from an old publication, specifically the Harvard University Gazette. The text appears to be primarily academic in nature, listing different faculty members, roles, appointments, and awards.

• Page contents:

  • The left page (page 150) discusses various appointments, changes in positions, resignations, and details about the Milton Fund awards. Notable headings include:
    • Assistant positions in different engineering divisions.
    • Notes on appointments for the Graduate School of Education, School of City Planning, and Law School.
    • Information on changes in title or positions and resignations.
  • The right page (page 151) continues to elaborate on awards from the Milton Fund, listing professors and their academic interests/projects, such as geography, anthropology, zoology, and chemistry.

• Visual aspects:

  • The text is printed in black serif font on yellowed paper, indicating the document’s age.
  • The edges of the pages are uneven and slightly torn, with some visible aging marks, suggesting it is from a bound book or journal that has been worn or damaged over time.

This is likely a historical document showcasing early to mid-20th-century academic activities at Harvard University.