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The image appears to be a page from a historical publication or newsletter, specifically about "University Teas" at a university, likely Harvard University given the context and references to faculty members and departments. The text is divided into several sections:

1. "Second University Tea Friday at Fogg Museum":

   • Details about the second university tea, scheduled for Friday at 4:15 p.m. at the Fogg Museum.
   • Noted that nine faculty members and representatives of four graduate schools will be present.
   • Lists the professors and their wives who will be on the receiving line, including names like A. N. Holcombe, C. H. Haring, H. H. Plaskett, and others.
   • Mentions that representatives from departments of Astronomy, Economics, Fine Arts, and Physics will be present, as well as participants from graduate schools like Dental, Medical, and Public Health.

2. "Second University Tea Held This Afternoon":

   • Confirms the second tea was held at 4:30 p.m. at the Fogg Museum.
   • Specifies that it was held for members of various departments such as Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, Economics, Military Science, Naval Science, and Physics.
   • Lists the professors and their wives in the receiving line, including J. T. Murray, E. A. Whitney, C. B. Gulick, and others.

3. "University Tea Held This Afternoon at Faculty Club":

   • Details the tea held at the Faculty Club from 4 to 6 o'clock.
   • Mentions that all students are invited, with special invitation for concentrators in Classics, Indic Philology, Modern Languages, Egyptology, and Music.
   • Lists the professors and their wives in the receiving line, including E. B. Hill, J. T. Murray, E. A. Whitney, C. B. Gulick, and others.
   • Provides the schedule for the receiving line, including times and professors.

4. "Special Groups for First Tea":

   • Describes the first tea, held on Friday, November 13, at Phillips Brooks House.
   • Lists the special groups invited, including officers of the administration, members of various departments, and others affiliated with the Bussey Institute, Botanic Garden, Gray Herbarium, Arnold Arboretum, and University Museum.
   • Mentions a lecture under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, titled "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho.

The page also includes a note mentioning "Delicatessen Wurst" and a section with a date and signature, likely indicating when the document was annotated or edited. The page is from the "Crimson" dated December 1, 1931.

This image is a scanned document, likely from a university newsletter or bulletin, dated December 1, 1931, as indicated by the handwritten note at the bottom left of the document. The document is divided into three main sections, each detailing upcoming university events:

Left Section:

Headline: "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM"

• Content: This section announces a university tea event scheduled for Friday at the Fogg Museum. It mentions that nine faculty members, including several department heads, will be present to receive representatives from four graduate schools. The faculty members listed include:

  • Professor A. N. Holcombe '06 (Department of Government)
  • Professor C. H. Haring '07 (Department of History)
  • Professor H. H. Plaskett (Astrophysics)
  • H. E. Clifford '89 (Engineering School)
  • L. J. Henderson '98 (Department of History of Science)
  • Captain B. B. Wygant (Department of Naval Science)
  • J. B. Conant '13 (Department of Chemistry)
  • J. L. Coolidge '95 (Department of Mathematics)
  • Colonel W. S. Sturgill (Department of Military Science)

• Additional Information: The event is open to members of various departments, including Astronomy, Economics, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as representatives from graduate schools in Dental, Landscape Architecture, Medical, and Public Health. The faculty members and their wives will receive guests at specific times.

Middle Section:

Headline: "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON"

• Content: This section repeats the announcement of the university tea event at the Fogg Museum, scheduled for the afternoon at 4:30. It lists the same faculty members and departments as the left section, emphasizing the departments of Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, Economics, Military Science, Naval Science, and Physics. It also notes the presence of representatives from the Dental, Medical, Landscape Architecture, and Public Health schools.

Right Section:

Headline: "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB"

• Content: This section details another university tea event held from 4 to 6 o'clock at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street. It specifically invites students concentrating in Classics, Indic Philology, Modern Languages, Egyptology, and Music. It lists the faculty members and their wives who will be present, including:
  • Professor E. B. Hill '94 (Music)
  • Professor J. T. Murray '99 (English)
  • E. A. Whitney '17 (History and Literature)
  • Professor C. B. Gullick '90 (Ancient Languages)
  • Sigurthur Nordal (Poetry)
  • Professor J. D. M. Ford '94 (Romance Languages)
  • Professor Taylor Starck (Germanic Languages)

Additional Notes:

• There are handwritten notes and dates on the document, suggesting it was used for reference or scheduling purposes.
• The bottom of the document includes a mention of a lecture on "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, scheduled for Emerson 211 at 8 P.M.

Overall, the document is a detailed announcement of university tea events, listing the faculty members, departments, and specific times for each event.

This image displays a single, aged, yellowed page from a university publication, likely a student newspaper or bulletin, dated December 4, 1931. The page is densely formatted with multiple columns of typewritten text, typical of early 20th-century print media.

The primary subject of the page is a series of “University Teas” — social gatherings hosted by the university for faculty, staff, students, and their spouses. The main articles detail the schedule, location, and guest list for these events.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the content:

Main Headlines and Articles:

1. LEFT COLUMN: "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM"

   • This article announces the second tea in a series, scheduled for Friday, December 4, at 4:15 PM at the Fogg Museum.
   • It lists nine specific faculty members (mostly department chairs and deans) who will be receiving guests, along with their spouses.
   • It also lists other departments and graduate schools that are especially invited to attend.
   • It includes a schedule for when professors and their wives will be receiving guests (e.g., Prof. and Mrs. Holcombe at 4:15, Prof. and Mrs. Haring at 4:40, etc.).
   • Below this, a note for "Crimson Dec. 4, 1931" provides details for the next tea (II) to be held at Phillips Brooks House on December 11.
   • A footnote at the bottom of this column announces a Lecture: “Modern Brazilian Literature” by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, to be held in Emerson 211 at 8 P.M.

2. MIDDLE COLUMN: "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON"

   • This appears to be a slightly different take on the same event, or perhaps a more general announcement.
   • It reiterates the time (4:30 PM, though the other article says 4:15) and location (Fogg Museum).
   • It states that ten professors will be receiving guests.
   • It lists the same group of ten professors and their wives as the left column, confirming the details.
   • A handwritten note in the margin says "Crimson Dec. 4 1931".

3. RIGHT COLUMN: "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB"

   • This article describes a different tea event happening at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street on the same day, from 4 to 6 PM.
   • It notes that students concentrating in Classics, Indo-Philology, Modern Languages, Egyptology, and Music are especially urged to attend.
   • It lists a different set of professors and their wives who will be the hosts for this event, including Professor E. B. Hill and Mrs. Hill, Professor J. T. Murray, Professor E. A. Whitney, Professor C. B. Gulick, Professor Sigurth Nordal, Professor J. D. M. Ford, and Professor Taylor Starck.
   • Below this, a small, reversed advertisement for “DELICATESSSEN WURST” is visible.
   • At the bottom right, a final note provides a schedule for the remaining teas in the series: December 11 at Phillips Brooks House, December 18 at the Fogg Museum, January 5 at the Faculty Club, and March 4 at the Business School (with a tentative fifth tea at the Law School).

Handwritten Notes:

• In the top margin, there are faint pencil notations, including what appears to be “Dec. 4 1931” and “17-53/10”.
• In the right column, below the faculty list, a handwritten note says “Crimson Dec. 4 1931”.
• Another note near the bottom of the page reads “We have all kinds at the Love / Belore Th” — a fragment of text that is difficult to fully interpret.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and academic life of a university (likely Harvard, given the locations like Fogg Museum, Phillips Brooks House, and the Crimson reference) in December 1931. The detailed lists of faculty and the emphasis on specific departments reveal a structured, hierarchical academic culture. The page itself, with its typewritten text, column layout, and faded paper, is a historical artifact documenting these university-wide social rituals.

This is a page from a booklet or pamphlet advertising the Second University Tea held at the Fogg Museum on Friday at 4:15 o'clock. The tea is part of a series of University Teas held at various locations on campus. The event is intended for faculty members, their spouses, and graduate students.

The page lists the professors who will be receiving guests at the tea, along with their spouses and the times at which they will be available. The professors are from various departments, including Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, Economics, Military Science, and Physics.

The tea is being held in the Fogg Museum, and the receiving line will begin at 4:30 o'clock. The event is especially inviting to members of the Departments of Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, and Economics.

The page also includes information about other University Teas that will be held at different locations on campus, including the Faculty Club on Quincy Street and the Business School. The remaining teas will be held on Friday, December 4, at the Fogg Museum, and on Friday, January 5, at the Faculty Club.

Overall, the page provides detailed information about the event, including the date, time, location, and the professors who will be present to receive guests.

The image depicts a folded piece of paper that appears to be a flyer or announcement for a university event. The paper is divided into three main sections, each containing text and information about different events. The top section is titled "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM," and it provides details about a tea event that will take place at the Fogg Museum. The middle section is titled "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON," and it provides information about another tea event that has already taken place at the Faculty Club. The bottom section is titled "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB," and it provides additional details about the same tea event mentioned in the middle section.

The paper appears to be old, as indicated by its faded color and the presence of creases and folds. The text is written in a formal and concise style, with headings and subheadings used to organize the information. The paper also includes the names of various professors and department heads who are invited to attend the events, as well as the times and locations of the events.

Overall, the image depicts a historical document that provides information about university events that took place in the past. The paper's age and condition suggest that it may be of historical significance, and it could be of interest to researchers or historians studying the history of the university or the events mentioned in the document.

The image shows a historical document titled "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA", which appears to be a printed announcement or flyer for an event held at the Fogg Museum. The document is dated December 1931 and is formatted as a newspaper clipping or bulletin. Here is a detailed description of its content and layout:

Header and Title

• The document is titled "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA" and is prominently displayed at the top in bold, capitalized text.
• A subheading reads "FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM", indicating the event's date and location.
• Another subheading states "HELD THIS AFTERNOON", specifying that the tea is taking place on the day of publication.

Main Body

The main body of the document is divided into two columns of text, with additional notes and details provided at the bottom.

Left Column: "GROUP OF NINE FACULTY MEMBERS ARE TO RECEIVE—REPRESENTATIVES OF FOUR GRADUATE SCHOOLS TO BE PRESENT"

• This section announces that nine faculty members will be present to receive guests.

• The faculty members listed include:

  • Dor A. H. Holcombe, chairman of the Department of History and Professor of Astrophysics.
  • H. Plaskett, Professor of Astrophysics.
  • H. E. Clifford, Dean of the Engineering School.
  • L. J. Henderson, Professor of the Department of Chemistry.
  • Captain B. B. Wyatt, chairman of the Department of Naval Science.
  • J. B. Conant, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.
  • W. Coolidge, chairman of the Department of Mathematics.
  • Colonel W. S. Sturges, chairman of the Department of Military Science.
  • J. L. Coolidge, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.

• The text also mentions that representatives from four graduate schools will be present, including:

  • Fine Arts
  • Astronomy
  • Economics
  • Physics

• The event is scheduled to begin at 4:15 o'clock, and professors and their wives are invited to stand in a receiving line for 25-minute intervals.

Right Column: "TEN PROFESSORS WILL BE ON RECEIVING LINE AT FOGG MUSEUM—AFFAIR BEGINS AT 4:30 O'CLOCK"

• This section reiterates that ten professors will be on the receiving line at the Fogg Museum, starting at 4:30 o'clock.

• The professors listed include:

  • A. N. Holcombe, chairman of the Department of Government.
  • C. H. Harter, chairman of the Department of History.
  • Captain B. B. Wyatt, chairman of the Department of Naval Science.
  • J. B. Conant, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.
  • H. E. Plaskett, Professor of Astrophysics.
  • L. J. Henderson, chairman of the Engineering School.
  • B. B. Wyatt, chairman of the Department of Naval Science.
  • J. L. Coolidge, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.
  • S. S. Sturgis, chairman of the Department of Military Science.
  • J. B. Conant, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.

• The text emphasizes that graduate schools such as Fine Arts, Astronomy, Economics, and Physics will also be represented.

Additional Notes

• At the bottom of the document, there is a section titled "UNIVERSITY TEA. II. Phillips Brooks House, 4 to 6 P.M." This indicates another tea event being held at the Phillips Brooks House from 4 to 6 P.M., inviting all officers of the University and their wives, as well as students from various departments.
• A lecture is also advertised under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, titled "The Modern Brazilian Literature," to be delivered by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, in Emerson 211, at 8 P.M.

Footer and Additional Text

• The footer includes a reference to "Crimson Dec. 1931", indicating the source or publication date of the document.
• There is also a handwritten note in the margin, which appears to be a personal annotation or marking, reading "Crimson Dec. 1931" and some additional text that is partially obscured.

Visual Layout

• The document is printed on aged paper, with a slightly yellowed appearance, suggesting it is a historical artifact.
• The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of printed documents from the early 20th century.
• The layout is clean and organized, with clear headings and bullet points for easy reading.

Overall Context

The document serves as an announcement for a formal university tea event, highlighting the participation of faculty members and representatives from various graduate schools. It also promotes additional university activities, such as a lecture on Brazilian literature, indicating a vibrant academic and social calendar at the time. The formal tone and structured format reflect the traditions of university events in the early 1930s.

This image displays a scanned document containing several articles, primarily about events hosted by a university. The document appears to be dated (possibly handwritten) at the top left as "Feb. 24, 1931" and has a stamp at the bottom right corner indicating the "Crimson" with a date of Dec. 1, 1931. The text on the document is very detailed and small, but here's a summary of the content:

• The main headline, "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM," announces an event where nine faculty members will receive representatives of four graduate schools, to be held on Friday at 4:15 o'clock.
• Another headline, "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON," details another event scheduled for the afternoon at the Fogg Museum, starting at 4:30 o'clock, where ten professors will be on receiving line.
• "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB" highlights another tea event at the Faculty Club, inviting concentrators in five fields.
• The document mentions various names and positions of professors and faculty members associated with the university and outlines the specific details for the events, such as the names of the hosts and the time schedule.

There is more text on the document, but due to the dense and detailed nature of the content, this summary captures the main purpose of the scanned articles: to inform readers about university tea events and related academic social gatherings.

The image is a scan of a newspaper clipping about a university event. The main headings include dates, such as "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM," "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON," and "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB."

The content describes details about university teas, including the involvement of university faculty members from various departments. The events seem to include receptions and gatherings where professors and representatives from multiple schools and fields are expected to attend.

The newspaper contains columns of text, each with details about different events related to the university tea, such as professors to be present, times, locations, and notes on future events.

Handwritten notes and markings are visible on the edges of the clipping, adding annotations like dates or references to “Crimson Dec. 1, 1931,” which can imply the content pertains to Harvard University events and is from a publication named "Crimson" dated December 1, 1931.

The layout follows a typical vintage newspaper format with narrow columns and dense text, providing a snapshot of historical university activities and gatherings.

• The image shows a pair of old, yellowed newspaper-style pages laid side by side. They look like clippings or a small bulletin.
• The left page has a large headline: “SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM.” The text describes a group of university officials and faculty members hosting or attending the tea, with mentions of officers, representatives of graduate schools, and various departments. A handwritten note at the bottom left reads something like “Crimson Dec. 1931.”
• The right page continues with a headline: “SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON.” It appears to list ten professors who will be on the receiving line and provides details about the event and timing (beginning around 4:30 o’clock). There are additional small notes or a clipping attached to the lower right.
• The overall look is archival: serif type, dense blocks of text, and marginal handwriting, indicating it’s a historical campus notice or article from 1931 (as suggested by the Crimson note).

This image shows a page containing text from a newsletter or a bulletin, possibly from a university. The layout includes three distinct articles featuring headlines in bold, with columns of printed text in each. The content appears to be discussion points about university tea gatherings and events held on specific dates.

• First Section: It includes details about the "Second University Tea," which was set to take place on a Friday at the Fogg Museum. It mentions faculty members and representatives from various graduate schools scheduled to attend.

• Second Section: It describes another "Second University Tea," stating that it was held on a particular afternoon, including the time, location, and attendees, such as professors and their specialties.

• Third Section: Talks about another tea occasion, held that same afternoon at the Faculty Club, inviting attendees from diverse academic concentrations.

The edges of the paper show slight yellowing and wear, indicating its aged physical condition. At the bottom, additional short notes detail further gatherings and lectures hosted by the university. Handwritten annotations in pencil on the sides add context or note specific dates (e.g., "Crimson Dec 4, 1931").