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The image is a document detailing the Milton and Clark Awards, which are grants provided to members of the teaching staff at Harvard University. The awards are intended to enable recipients to carry out specific projects. The document lists the names of the recipients along with a brief description of the purposes for which the grants will be used. Here is a summary of the awards and their purposes:

1. Wilbur C. Abbott (Francis Lee Higginson Professor of History) - Preparation for publication of material on the French Revolution.
2. Robert J. Allen (Instructor in English) - Completion and publication of a thesis on "The Influence of Voltaire in England during the Eighteenth Century."
3. Joseph H. Beale (Royall Professor of Law) - Study of the conflict of laws on corporations.
4. Harry E. Bent (Instructor in Chemistry) - Study of the electron affinity of a number of organic free radicals to determine the valence of carbon.
5. Raoul Blanchard (Professor of Geography) - Continued study of the St. Lawrence estuary from Quebec to the Strait of Belleisle.
6. Nicholas John Blegvad (Curator of Fishes) - Study of the "Anabas" or the phenomenon of resuscitation of fishes after being frozen.
7. Chester W. Binkle (Instructor in Operative Dentistry) - Study of the circulation of the dental pulp.
8. William J. Clench (Lecturer on Zoology) - Study of the Florida Everglades, focusing on the highly specialized molluscan fauna modified to live in the trees of the isolated hammocks.
9. Robert R. Cleveland (Assistant Professor of Protozoology) - Study of the wood-feeding roach, Cryptocercus punctulatus Scudder.
10. Carleton S. Coon (Associate in Anthropology) - Rewriting and bringing up to date Ripley's "Races of Europe."
11. Reginald A. Daly (Sturgis-Hooper Professor of Geology) - Study of the elastic constants of rocks for the Quincy and Westerly granites by measuring the velocity of continuous longitudinal elastic waves.
12. Walter F. Dearborn (Professor of Education) - Construction of a stereoscope apparatus to study differences in the eye movements of children who have difficulty in learning to read.
13. Merritt L. Fernald (Fisher Professor of Natural History) - Map the flora of the important blocks of historical geography.
14. Willard J. Fisher (Lecturer on Astronomy and Harvard Observatory) - Help finance a scientific investigation of meteors in Arizona.
15. Edward W. Forbes (Director of the Fogg Art Museum) - Develop a technique for the transference of Asiatic wall paintings and study the properties and applications of the new lacquer medium in chemistry as a means of preservation.
16. Jeremiah D. M. Ford (Smith Professor of the French and Spanish Languages and Literatures) - Edit the last three portfolios of the undated letters of the Royal Family of John III of Portugal.
17. Russell Gibson (Instructor in Geology) - Study of sedimentary rocks in the Northwest, determining the relationship of certain intrusive igneous rocks to the central Idaho intrusive, and the study of the age and origin of the gold-bearing stream gravels by discovering the extent of glaciation and the possible modification of the gold-bearing stream gravels by glaciers.
18. Norman S. B. Gras (Isidor Straus Professor of Business Administration) - Not detailed in the summary provided.

The document appears to be a formal announcement of the award recipients and their respective projects.

The image displays a document titled "Milton and Clark Awards." It details the allocation of over $60,000 in grants from the Milton and Clark Funds to various members of the teaching staff at Harvard University for the academic year 1931-32. The document lists the recipients of the awards along with a brief description of the purpose for which each grant will be used. Here are the recipients and the purposes of their grants:

1. Hubert C. Albott, Francis Lee Higginson Professor of History: To prepare for publication his material on the French Revolution.

2. Robert J. Allen, Instructor in English: To complete a thesis on "The Influence of Club Life upon English Literature of the Eighteenth Century."

3. Joseph H. Beale, Royall Professor of Law: For the study of the conflict of laws on contracts, wrongs, and remedies.

4. Henry E. Bent, Instructor in Chemistry: To study the dielectric constants of a number of organic radicals to obtain quantitative data relative to the valence of carbon.

5. Raoul Blanchard, Professor of Geography: For continued geographical exploration field-work along the north shore of the St. Lawrence estuary from Quebec to the Strait of Belle Isle.

6. Nicholas A. Borodin, Curator of Fishes: To study the "Anadromous" phenomenon of the re-suitization of fishes after becoming freshwater.

7. Harold A. Boylston, Instructor in Operative Dentistry: For study of the circulation of the dental pulp.

8. William J. Clench, Lecturer on Zoology: To collect molluscan fauna in the Florida Everglades and isolated hammocks.

9. Lemuel R. Cleveland, Assistant Professor of Protozoology: To study the wood-feeding roach, Cryptocercus punctulatus Scudder.

10. Carlton S. Coon, Associate in Anthropology: For dating Ripley's "Races of Europe."

11. Reginald A. Daly, Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology: For a monograph on igneous rocks.

12. Bernhard Knollenberg, Assistant Professor of Geology: To map the ranges of mining engineering and of certain rocks in Nova Scotia.

13. L. Don Leet, Instructor in Seismology: To study the elastic constants of rocks using seismic methods.

14. Walter F. Dearborn, Professor of Education: To construct a stereoscopic optometer for studying differences in the eyes of children with learning difficulties.

15. Merritt L. Fernald, Fisher Professor of Natural History: To map the ranges of living plants as checks on historical geology.

16. William J. Fisher, Lecturer on Astronomy and Harlow Shapley, Paine Professor of Practical Astronomy: For scientific investigation of meteors in Arizona.

17. Edward W. Forbes, Director of the Fogg Art Museum: To develop and apply techniques for the transfer and study of ancient wall paintings and other protective coatings.

18. Jeremiah D. M. Ford, Smith Professor of the French and Spanish Languages: To prepare for publication three portfolios of letters of the Royal Family of John III of Portugal.

19. Russell Gibson, Instructor in Geology: To correlate sedimentary rocks in the Northwest, determine the relationship of intrusive igneous rocks, and study the origin of certain ore deposits.

20. Norman S. B. Gras, Isador Straus Professor of Business History: To discover and analyze the possible modification of the gold-bearing stream gravels by glaciers.

The image is a document listing the Milton and Clark Awards granted to members of the teaching staff at Harvard University for the academic year 1931-32. The awards totaled more than $60,000 and were intended to enable the recipients to conduct research. Each recipient's name, academic title, department, and the purpose of the grant are provided:

1. Wilbur C. Abbott, Francis Lee Higinson - Professor of History, to prepare material on the French Revolution for publication.
2. Robert J. Allen - Instructor in English, to complete a thesis on "The Influence of Club Life upon English Literature of the Eighteenth Century."
3. Joseph H. Beale - Royall Professor of Law, for study of the conflict of laws on contracts, wrongs, and remedies.
4. Henry E. Bent - Instructor in Chemistry, for study of the electron affinities of a number of organic free radicals to obtain quantitative data relative to the valence of oxygen.
5. Ronald Blanchard - Professor of Geography, for continued geographical fieldwork along the north shore of the St. Lawrence estuary from Quebec to the Strait of Belle Isle.
6. Nicholas A. Borodin - Curator of Fishes, for study of the "Anabiosis" or the phenomenon of resuscitation of fishes after being frozen.
7. Paul E. Boyle - Instructor in Operative Dentistry, for study of the circulation of the dental pulp.
8. William J. Clench - Lecturer on Zoology, to collect in the Florida Everglades the highly specialized molluscan fauna modified to live in the trees of the isolated hammocks.
9. Lemuel R. Cleveland - Assistant Professor of Protozoology, for study of the wood-feeding roach, Cryptocercus punctulatus Scudder.
10. Carleton S. Coon - Associate in Anthropology, for rewriting and bringing up to date Ripley's "Races of Europe."
11. Reginald A. Daly - Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology, to continue research on the glacial geology of New England.
12. Kirtley F. Mather - Professor of Geology, for study of the elastic constants of rocks for the Quincy and Westerly granites by measuring the velocity of transmission of vibrations from dynamite blasts.
13. Walter F. Dearborn - Professor of Education, for the construction of a stereoscopic optometer to study differences in the eyes of school children who have difficulty in learning to read.
14. Merritt L. Fernald - Fisher Professor of Natural History, to map the ranges of living plants as important checks on historical geography.
15. Willard J. Fisher - Lecturer on Astronomy, and Harlow Shapley, Plane Professor of Practical Astronomy, to help finance a scientific investigation of meteors in Arizona.
16. Edward W. Forbes - Director of the Fogg Art Museum, to develop a technique for the transference of Asian wall paintings and study the properties and application of varnishes as protective coatings and for restoration.
17. John D. M. Ford - Smith Professor of French and Spanish Languages, to prepare for publication the last of three portfolios of the unedited letters of the Royal Family of John III of Portugal.
18. Russell Gibson - Instructor in Geology, to correlate a series of sedimentary rocks in the Northwest, determine the relationship of certain intrusive igneous rocks to the central Idaho intrusive, determine the origin of the ore deposits, and describe the extent of glaciation and the possible modification by glacial action of the gold-bearing stream gravels by glacio-fluvial action.
19. Norman S. B. Gras - Isidor Straus Professor of Geology, for research in geology.

The image displays a document titled "Milton and Clark Awards," detailing the allocation of grants from the Milton and Clark Funds to various Harvard University faculty members for the academic year 1931-32. The total amount awarded is over $60,000. Each grant recipient's name, academic position, and the purpose of the grant are listed.

Here are the details:

1. Wilbur C. Abbott, Francis Lee Higginson Professor of History:

   • Preparing material on the French Revolution for publication.

2. Robert J. Allen, Instructor in English:

   • Completing a thesis on "The Influence of Club Life upon English Literature of the Eighteenth Century."

3. Joseph H. Beale, Royall Professor of Law:

   • Studying the conflict of laws on contracts, wrongs, and remedies.

4. Henry E. Bent, Instructor in Chemistry:

   • Studying the electron affinity of a number of organic free radicals to obtain quantitative data relative to valence.

5. Roland Blanchard, Professor of Geography:

   • Continued geographical exploration fieldwork along the north shore of the St. Lawrence Estuary from Quebec to the Strait of Belleisle.

6. Nicholas A. Borodin, Curator of Fishes:

   • Studying the phenomenon of resuscitation of fishes after being frozen.

7. Paul E. Boyle, Instructor in Operative Dentistry:

   • Studying the circulation of the dental pulp.

8. William J. Clench, Lecturer on Zoology:

   • Collecting in the Florida Everglades, focusing on the highly specialized molluscan fauna modified to live in the trees of the isolated hammocks.

9. Lemuel R. Cleveland, Assistant Professor of Protozoology:

   • Studying the wood-feeding roach, Cryptocercus punctulatus Scudder.

10. Carleton S. Coon, Associate in Anthropology:

    • Rewriting and bringing up to date Ripley's "Races of Europe."

11. Reginald A. Daly, Sturges Hooper Professor of Geology:

    • Preparing a monograph on the geology of the Kirtland Formation.

12. Donald H. McLaughlin, Professor of Engineering:

    • Investigating the use of dynamite in mining.

13. Walter F. Dearborn, Professor of Education:

    • Constructing a stereoscopic optometer to study differences in the eyes of school children who have difficulty in learning to read.

14. Merritt L. Fernald, Fisher Professor of Natural History:

    • Mapping the ranges of living plants as important checks on historical geography.

15. Willard J. Fisher, Lecturer on Astronomy, and Harlow Shapley, Professor of Practical Astronomy:

    • Helping finance a scientific investigation of meteors in Arizona.

16. Edward W. Forbes, Director of the Fogg Art Museum:

    • Developing a technique for the transference of Asian wall paintings and studying the properties of varnishes for protective coatings on paintings.

17. John B. D. Ford, Smith Professor of the French and Spanish Languages:

    • Preparing for publication the last of three portfolios of the unedited letters of the Royal Family of John III of Portugal.

18. Russell Gibson, Instructor in Geology:

    • Correlating a series of sedimentary rocks in the Northwest and determining the relationship of certain intrusive igneous rocks to the central Idaho intrusive, determining the origin of the ore deposits, and studying the extent of glaciation and the possible modification of gold-bearing stream gravels by glaciation.

19. Norman S. B. Gras, Isidor Straus Professor of:

    • (No specific subject mentioned, though the name is present).

The document is a historical snapshot of research and publication activities supported by the Milton and Clark Funds during the specified period.

The image shows a document listing the recipients of the Milton and Clark Awards, which amounted to over $60,000 during the academic year 1931-32. The awards were distributed to Harvard University teaching staff to enable them to carry out research projects.

Here is a detailed summary of the individuals and their respective projects:

1. W. C. Abbott, Francis Lee Higgins: Professor of History, to prepare a publication on the French Revolution.
2. Robert J. Allen: Instructor in English, to complete a thesis on "The Influence of Club Life upon English Literature of the Eighteenth Century."
3. Joseph H. Beale: Royall Professor of Law, to study the conflict of laws on contracts, wrongs, and remedies.
4. Henry E. Bent: Instructor in Chemistry, to study the electron affinity of organic free radicals.
5. Ralph Blanchard: Professor of Geography, for continued geographical exploration fieldwork along the north shore of the St. Lawrence estuary from Quebec to the Strait of Belle Isle.
6. Nicholas A. Borodin: Curator of Fishes, to study the phenomenon of "Anabiotic" or the phenomenon of resuscitation of fishes after being frozen.
7. Paul E. Boyle: Instructor in Operative Dentistry, to study the circulation of dental pulp.
8. William J. Clench: Lecturer on Zoology, to collect in the Florida Everglades the highly specialized molluscan fauna modified to live in the trees of the isolated hammocks.
9. Lenuel R. Cleveland: Assistant Professor of Protozoology, for studying the wood-feeding roach, Cryptocercus punctulatus Scudder.
10. Carleton S. Coon: Associate in Anthropology, for rewriting and bringing up to date Ripley's "Races of Europe."
11. Reginald A. Daly: Professor of Geology, to study the causes of the earth's magnetic field.
12. Sturgis Hooper: Professor of Geology, to study the Quaternary glaciation in the Rocky Mountains.
13. Kirtley F. Mather: Professor of Geology, to study the geology of the White Mountains, Massachusetts.
14. Donald H. McLaughlin: Professor of Engineering, to study the effects of vibration on the elastic constants of rocks for the Quincy and Westerly granites.
15. Walter F. Dearborn: Professor of Education, for the construction of a stereoscopic optometer to study differences in the eyes of school children who have difficulty in learning to read.
16. Merritt L. Fernald: Fisher Professor of Natural History, to map the ranges of living plants as important checks on historical geography.
17. Willard J. Fisher: Lecturer on Astronomy, and Harlow Shapley, Professor of Practical Astronomy, to finance a scientific investigation of meteors in Arizona.
18. Edward W. Forbes: Director of the Fogg Art Museum, to develop a technique for the transference of Asian wall paintings and study the properties of varnishes as protective coatings for preservation.
19. James D. M. Ford: Smith Professor of French and Spanish Languages, to prepare for publication the last of three portfolios of the unedited letters of the Royal Family of John III of Portugal.
20. Russell Gibson: Instructor in Geology, to correlate a series of sedimentary rocks in the Northwest, determine the relationship of certain intrusive igneous rocks to the central Idaho intrusive, and determine the extent of glaciation and the possible modification of the gold-bearing stream gravels by glaciers.
21. Norman S. B. Gras, Isidore Straus: (names and specific projects not detailed in the visible portion of the image)

This list highlights a variety of research areas including history, literature, chemistry, geography, anthropology, and various scientific disciplines, reflecting the broad scope of academic inquiry supported by the Milton and Clark Funds.

The document details the awards given out from the Milton and Clark Funds, totaling over $60,000, to members of the teaching staff at Harvard University for the academic year 1931-32. It lists the recipients, their roles, and the purposes for which the grants will be used. Recipients include William C. Abbott, Francis Lee Higgins, Robert J. Allen, and others, with projects ranging from historical research and literary publications to scientific studies in chemistry, geology, and biology. The document also mentions specific research topics, such as the French Revolution, the influence of club life on 18th-century English literature, and the study of organic free radicals. The grants support a variety of academic disciplines, demonstrating the diverse research activities at the university during this period.

The image shows a page titled "Milton and Clark Awards" containing a detailed list of awards given to members of the teaching staff of Harvard University for research during the academic year 1931-32. The text mentions that awards amounting to more than $6,000 have been made from the Milton and Clark Funds. It lists several recipients along with the topics or purposes for which the grants will be used. The awards cover a variety of research fields including history, chemistry, geography, dentistry, zoology, anthropology, geology, astronomy, art, and languages. The page is printed on a slightly aged piece of paper, suggesting it is a historical document. There are some faint handwritten annotations in pencil on the right-hand margin of the page.

This image shows a page from a document, and the content on the page is titled "Milton and Clark Awards." The document appears to be an official announcement or report about the distribution of awards totaling more than $60,000 made from the Milton and Clark Funds to various members of a school's faculty for the academic year 1931-32.

The page lists several individuals, their roles, and descriptions of the research, study, or educational pursuits for which they were awarded grants. These descriptions mention various academic disciplines, including History, English, Chemistry, Geology, Operative Dentistry, and more.

The text is typewritten with some handwritten annotations in the margins, which look like editorial marks or notes, possibly indicating corrections or references for formatting the text. There are signs of aging on the paper, such as discoloration and spots, indicating that the document is quite old. There appears to be a physical crease or fold on the upper right corner of the page, as well as a tear on the top edge near the center.

The image features a paper titled "Milton and Clark Awards," detailing the allocation of funds amounting to over $60,000 from the Milton and Clark Funds to members of the teaching staff at Harvard University for research purposes during the academic year 1931-32. The document lists the names of faculty members and their respective research projects, including topics in history, English literature, law, chemistry, geography, ichthyology, dentistry, zoology, protozoology, anthropology, geology, mining engineering, botany, astronomy, art museums, and languages. Various professors and instructors are mentioned alongside their specific areas of research and objectives they aim to achieve with the awarded funds. The document appears to be printed with typewriting, showing slight age-related markings and annotations on the side.

The image shows a page from a document titled "Milton and Clark Awards." The page lists awards totaling over $60,000, granted to members of the teaching staff at Harvard University for research during the academic year 1931–32. The document provides the names of recipients, their academic positions, and a brief description of the research or purpose for which the grants were awarded.

Key Features of the Image:

1. Title: The heading at the top reads "Milton and Clark Awards," indicating the nature of the grants.
2. Content: The page is formatted as a list, with each entry detailing:
   • The recipient's name.
   • Their academic title or position.
   • A concise description of their research project or purpose for the grant.
3. Layout: The text is organized in a structured, columnar format, typical of formal academic or institutional documents.
4. Handwritten Notes: There are handwritten annotations in the margins, including the words "Dept of Geo." and "Res." These likely indicate departmental affiliations or research categories.
5. Condition: The page appears aged, with a slightly yellowed tone and some wear, suggesting it is a historical document.
6. Content Examples:
   • Wilbur C. Abbott, Francis Lee Higginson Professor of History, is awarded for preparing for publication material on the French Revolution.
   • Robert J. Allen, Instructor in English, is granted for completing a thesis on "The Influence of Club Life upon English Literature of the Eighteenth Century."
   • Other recipients include scholars in fields such as geology, astronomy, zoology, and more, each with specific research objectives.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as an official record of academic grants awarded for research, showcasing the diverse range of scholarly pursuits supported by the Milton and Clark Funds at Harvard University during the early 20th century. The structured format and detailed descriptions highlight the institution's commitment to fostering academic excellence across various disciplines.