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The image displays a two-page spread from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The left page is numbered 844, and the right page is numbered 845. The content appears to be a list of faculty members from Harvard University, along with their titles, areas of study, and specific research projects or professional activities.

Key points from the left page (844) include:

• Faculty members from various departments such as Business History, Latin-American Economics, Mining Geology, and more.
• Detailed descriptions of their research, teaching, and fieldwork activities. For instance, Louis C. Gratton, Professor of Mining Geology, is using a new precision photomicrographic microscope to study "opaque" materials by polarized light.
• Several faculty members are engaged in international research, such as Gregory Pincus, who is investigating the nature of the temperature-regulating mechanism in mice.

Key points from the right page (845) include:

• Continued listings of faculty members and their activities. For example, Robert D. E. Ward, Professor of Climatology, is preparing a publication on the climatology of the United States, Mexico, and the West Indies.
• Mentions of grants and bequests, such as the Clark Fund providing grants for research in various fields, including the study of the physiology of plants.
• The establishment of fellowships, such as the Milton Fund, which provides grants for the advancement of original research.

The text is printed in a clear, readable font, and the layout is organized with columns, typical of academic bulletins or newsletters. The focus is on academic and research updates, reflecting the university's commitment to scholarly pursuits.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 845 of volume 102. The page lists various individuals and their research projects or activities funded by grants. Here’s a detailed summary of the contents:

Harvard Alumni Bulletin

List of Research Projects and Individuals:

1. Henry A. Murray, Jr. - Assistant Professor of Abnormal and Dynamic Psychology:

   • Studying the psychology of humor and its relation to certain psychological and physiological processes.

2. Clarence H. Haring - Professor of Latin:

   • Research on the activities of different classes of business men in the medieval world.

3. Louis C. Goodman - Professor of Mining:

   • Conducting research on the use of precision photographic microscopy to study opaque materials.

4. Charles H. McIlwain - Professor of the Science of Government:

   • Preparing a study on the growth of Western political history from the Greeks to the Middle Ages.

5. Eaton J. French - Assistant Professor of German:

   • Working on the development of political thought, particularly Calvinism.

6. Charles R. D. Miller - Instructor in Romance Languages:

   • Collecting material concerning the growth of the Italian language and its dialects.

7. Samuel E. Morison - Professor of History:

   • Defining the expenses incurred in the early history of Harvard.

8. Marston Morse - Professor of Mathematics:

   • Preparing a manuscript on American Mathematical Colloquium Lectures on Calculus of Variations.

9. Henry A. Murray - Assistant Professor of Psychology:

   • Investigating temperament changes in active nerve tissue at the laboratory of Professor A.V. Hill in London.

10. Ralph B. Perry - Instructor in Chemistry:

    • Preparing data on the climate of the United States, Mexico, and the West Indies.

11. Henry S. Pincus - Instructor in General Pharmacology:

    • Research on the temperature-regulating mechanism in mice.

12. William Dow Ridington - Professor of Fine Arts:

    • Reconstructing the architecture of ancient Rome.

13. William J. Conant - Associate Professor of Architecture:

    • Reconstructing the architectural composition of ancient Rome.

14. Abott Lawrence Hutchins - Director of the Blue Hill Observatory:

    • Further development and compilation of meteorological data.

15. Charles H. McIlwain - Professor of the Science of Government:

    • Preparing a history of the growth of Western political thought.

16. William F. Gay - Instructor in Zoology:

    • Studying the physical and chemical properties of amino acids and proteins.

17. William M. Wheeler - Instructor in Physics:

    • Investigating the discovery and curing of diseases.

18. E. R. A. Seligman - Instructor in Geology:

    • Completing an illustrated atlas of the geology of the United States.

19. H. E. Rollins - Professor of English:

    • Preparing a new edition of “A Poetical Rhyme” by Robert Burns.

20. Robert E. Wood - Professor of Philosophy:

    • Completing the publication of the manuscript on “Linear Transformations in Hilbert Space”.

21. William Z. Ripley - Professor of Political Economy:

    • Investigating the field of public utility economics.

22. Gordon McKay - Professor of Metallurgy and Metallography:

    • Purchasing a Southworth 60,000-pound universal testing machine.

23. E. E. Slifer - Assistant Professor of Mathematics:

    • Preparing for publication a manuscript on “Linear Transformations in Hilbert Space”.

24. Marston Morse - Professor of Mathematics:

    • Preparing an American Mathematical Colloquium Lecture on Calculus of Variations.

25. Mark J. Wyman - Instructor in Zoology:

    • Studying the dielectric properties of amino acids and proteins.

Funding Note:

• The Clark Fund grants, initiated by Joseph H. Clarke in 1957, are dedicated to encouraging and advancing research. The grants are intended for various scientific and educational purposes, such as investigating diseases and advancing research in different fields.

This page showcases the diverse array of scholarly pursuits undertaken by Harvard faculty and students, supported by various grants.

The image displays two pages from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically pages 844 and 845, dated October 1952. The pages list various Harvard faculty members and their respective research projects and academic activities.

Page 844

1. Henry A. Murray - Assistant Professor of Abnormal and Dynamic Psychology, studying the psychology of humor and the relationship between psychological and physiological processes.
2. Clarence H. Haring - Professor of Latin-American History, collecting references on the activities of different classes of businessmen in the Mediterranean.
3. Louis C. Gray - Professor of Mining Engineering, conducting research on the use of polarized light in studying "opaque" minerals.
4. Charles H. McIlwain - Professor of the Science of Government, studying the development of political thought, particularly Calvinistic thought, before, during, and after the time of Althusius.
5. Charles H. McIlwain - Also mentioned for preparing a history of the growth of Western political thought, beginning with the Greeks, through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
6. Charles R. D. Miller - Instructor in Romance Languages, continuing work on a book on the history of Italian literature.
7. Samuel E. Morison - Professor of History, preparing a history of Harvard University.
8. Marston Morse - Professor of Mathematics, preparing for publication his American Mathematical Colloquium Lectures on calculus of variations.
9. Margaret Upton - Instructor in Physiology and in Psychology, investigating temperature changes in active nerve tissue at the laboratory of Professor A.V. Hill in London.

Page 845

1. Ralph B. Perry - Professor of Philosophy, studying the thought and character of William James.
2. Gregory Pincus - Instructor in General Physiology, investigating the nature of the temperature-regulating mechanism in mice.
3. William Dow - Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, reconstructing the original composition of the altarpiece by Fra Angelico in the court of the Foggia Museum.
4. Percy E. Raymond - Professor of Paleontology, studying Paleozoic corals from the Lower Carboniferous of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
5. Lawrence D. Redway - Associate in Anthropology, initiating investigation toward the creation of a museum of the history of medicine.
6. William Z. Ripley - Professor of Political Economy, carrying out research in the field of public utility economics.
7. Hyder E. Rollins - Professor of English, completing an edition of Davison's "A Poetical Rhapsody."
8. Gordon McKay Professor of Metallurgy and Metallography, purchasing a Southwark 60,000-pound universal testing machine.
9. Robert H. Woodworth - Professor of Psychology, investigating the origin and development of vessels in seed plants as bearing on the question of phylogeny of plant groups.
10. John M. Wyman - Instructor in Zoology, studying the dielectric properties of amino acids and proteins.

The bottom of page 845 mentions the Clark Fund, which was established to encourage and support research and advancement in various fields, including physics, chemistry, and biology. The fund is used to promote the physical and mathematical sciences and to assist in the discovery and perfection of any special means of alleviating or curing human disease.

The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 844. This page contains a section listing various academic appointments, research grants, and fellowships awarded to faculty members of Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Appointments and Promotions

1. Business History:

   • Henrietta M. Larson is noted for collecting references on the activities of different classes of businessmen in the medieval period.

2. Chemistry:

   • Louis F. Fieser will build a precision microphotographic microscope to study "osazone" materials using polarized light.
   • George B. Kistiakowsky, Assistant Professor, will study the oxidation of gaseous hydrocarbons, especially the oxidation of acetylene.

3. Economics:

   • Alexander Gerschenkron, Assistant Professor of Economics, will investigate political and economic conditions related to the prevailing economic crises and the revaluation of the rouble in the Soviet Union since 1930.

4. Fine Arts:

   • A. Kingsley Porter, Professor, will photograph Romanesque sculpture in Northern Spain.
   • Kenneth J. Conant, Associate Professor, will reconstruct the Abbey of Cluny and erect the ensemble on the site.

5. General Education:

   • Raphael Demos, Professor of Philosophy, will record thoughts and character of William James.
   • George W. Pierce, Instructor, will investigate the temperature-regulating mechanism in mice.

6. Geology:

   • R. A. Daly, Sturgis Hooper Professor, will study the interrelation of volcanic phenomena and the formation of batholiths.

7. Government:

   • Carl J. Friedrich, Associate Professor, will continue studies on the development of political thought.
   • William Yandell Elliott, Assistant Professor, will prepare a history of the growth of modern political thought from the Middle Ages to the present.

8. History:

   • Robert H. Lord, Professor, will prepare a monograph on the partitions of Poland.
   • Charles H. Taylor, Instructor, will complete a study of the medieval French monarchy.

9. Romance Languages:

   • Charles R. D. Miller, Instructor, will continue work on gathering material concerning the early Italian influence on modern Italian dialects.

10. Mathematics:

    • Maron Morse, Professor, will prepare for publication lectures on the calculus of variations.

Grants and Fellowships

1. Anthropology:

   • Earnest A. Hooton will investigate the anthropometric classification of eye structure and pigmentation.
   • William W. Howells will study the physical characteristics of the people of the Mariana Islands.

2. Botany:

   • Ralph C. Benedict will study the genetics of ferns.
   • Hugh M. Raup will investigate the vegetation of central Labrador.

3. Chemistry:

   • Arthur B. Lamb, Editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, will study the adsorption of gases on solid surfaces.

4. Engineering:

   • Hendrik A. Lorentz (visiting professor) will work on the theory of electrons.
   • Percy W. Bridgman, Professor, will continue research on physical phenomena under high hydrostatic pressures.

5. Geology:

   • Esper S. Larsen will study the petrography of rocks in the Highwood Mountains.
   • R. A. Daly will investigate the origin of coral reefs and submarine canyons.

6. Medicine:

   • Walter B. Cannon, Professor, will study bodily changes in pain, hunger, fear, and rage.
   • Henry A. Christian, Professor, will investigate the physiology of the kidney.

7. Physics:

   • Theodore Lyman, Professor, will continue work on the extreme ultraviolet spectrum.
   • Percy W. Bridgman will also study physical properties of matter under high pressures.

8. Zoology:

   • George H. Parker will study the nervous system of coelenterates.
   • Leigh Hoadley will investigate the development of nerve tissue in amphibians.

Miscellaneous

• Funds and Donations:
  • The Milton Fund, created under the will of William F. Milton, has income to be used for promoting research in medical, geographical, historical, or scientific fields.

The page details the specific research projects and academic activities supported by Harvard University and its associated funds for the year.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically Volume 19, Issue 2, dated March 1922. The page lists various faculty members and their research projects, funded by the Clark Fund and other sources.

Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Henry A. Murray, Jr. - Assistant Professor of Abnormal and Dynamic Psychology, to study the psychology of humor and its physiological correlates.
2. Clarence H. Haring - Professor of Latin-American History, to investigate the economic and political conditions related to the Mexican Revolution.
3. Louis C. Gray - Assistant Professor of Mining Geology, to use a precision photographic microscope for studying opaque materials.
4. Clarence H. Haring - Professor of Latin-American History, to continue his work on the economic conditions in South America.
5. Charles H. McIlwain - Professor of the History of Government, to prepare a publication on the development of political thought in England during the 17th century.
6. Charles H. McIlwain - Professor of the History of Government, to prepare a publication on Western political thought from the Greeks to the Middle Ages.
7. Charles R. D. Miller - Instructor in Romance Languages, to continue work on a dictionary of Italian and to gather materials for a history of Italian literature.
8. Samuel E. Morison - Professor of History, to compile a history of Harvard University in the early 19th century.
9. Marston Morse - Professor of Mathematics, to prepare a publication on the American Mathematical Colloquium Lectures on the calculus of variations.
10. Charles H. McIlwain - Professor of the History of Government, to prepare a publication on the political thought of the Middle Ages.
11. Arthur B. McLean - Instructor in Meteorology, to continue his work on the development of meteorological instruments.
12. Charles H. McIlwain - Professor of the History of Government, to prepare a publication on the history of political thought.
13. William James - Characterized in unpublished correspondence, notes, and marginalia.
14. George Pincus - Instructor in General Physiology, to investigate the nature of the temperature-regulating mechanism in mice.
15. William Dow - Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, to study the development of art in the 19th century.
16. Kenneth J. Conant - Associate Professor of Architecture, to reconstruct the original composition of a building.
17. Percy E. Raymond - Professor of Paleontology, to study Paleozoic animals.
18. Lawrence D. Redway - Assistant in Anthropology, to study the classification of artifacts.
19. William Z. Ripley - Professor of Political Science, to carry out a study on the development of public utility economics.
20. Hyder E. Rollins - Professor of English, to complete an edition of a poet's work.
21. Arthur B. McLean - Instructor in Meteorology, to investigate the temperature changes in active nerve tissue.
22. Robert H. Ward - Professor of Climatology, to prepare a publication on the climatology of the United States, Mexico, and the West Indies.
23. Langdon Warner - Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum, to prepare a publication on Japanese art of the 18th century.
24. Charles H. McIlwain - Instructor in Romance Languages, to carry out studies in French literature.
25. William F. Gillett - Instructor in Botany, to make collections in Panama.
26. Mark J. Williams - Assistant Professor of Architecture, to study American landscape architecture from 1750 to 1850.
27. Arthur Woods - Professor of Philosophy, to complete a publication of the Charles Pierce volumes.
28. Robert H. Woodworth - Instructor in Psychology, to investigate the origin and development of vessels in seed plants.
29. Charles H. McIlwain - Instructor in Zoology, to study further the dielectric properties of amino acids and proteins.

The text also mentions that this is the first year in which grants from the Clark Fund have been available, with the income from the fund being used for various research purposes. The fund was established by Joseph H. Clark.

The image depicts two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." These pages list various professors and instructors from Harvard University along with descriptions of their current or upcoming research projects and activities. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Left Page:

1. Henry A. Murray, Jr.: Assistant Professor of Abnormal and Dynamic Psychology, is traveling in Europe to study the relationship between certain psychological and physiological processes.

2. Clarence H. Haring: Professor of Latin American History and Economics, is researching the economic conditions related to the prevalence of revolution in Latin America.

3. George B. Kistiakowsky: Assistant Professor of Chemistry, is studying the oxidation of acetylene.

4. Alexander McAfee: Assistant Law Librarian, is working on the compilation of a bibliography of the Blue Hill Observatory.

5. Charles H. McIlwain: Eaton Professor of the Science of Government, is preparing a volume on the development of Western political thought.

6. Charles R. D. Miller: Instructor in Romance Languages, is transcribing and copying a manuscript relating to the history of the Americas from Italian archives.

7. Samuel E. Morison: Professor of History, is writing the early history of Harvard.

8. Marston Morse: Professor of Mathematics, is preparing a publication on American Mathematical Colloquium Lectures on calculus of variations.

Right Page:

1. V. Hill: Is at the University of London.

2. Robert DeC. Ward: Professor of Climatology, is collecting publication data on the climate of the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

3. Wilbur M. Urban: Professor of Philosophy, is recording the thought and character of William James.

4. Arthur M. Walker: Instructor in General Education, is investigating the nature of the political process.

5. A. Kingsley Porter: Professor of Fine Arts and Director of the Fogg Museum, is studying Romanesque architecture.

6. Kenneth J. Conant: Associate Professor of Architecture, is studying the plans of the Abbey Church of Cluny.

7. Paul E. Raymond: Professor of Paleontology, is studying Paleozoic myriapods in England, Scotland, and Ireland.

8. D. Read: Is preparing a book on the history of the English language.

9. Harlow E. Rollins: Professor of English, is editing an edition of Donne's "Sermons."

10. Allen Saunders: Gordon McKay Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is studying a 60,000-pound Universal testing machine.

11. Joseph L. Walsh: Professor of Mathematics, is preparing a manuscript on the calculus of variations.

12. Harlow Shapley: Director of the Harvard College Observatory, is studying star clusters.

13. Morgan Oppen: Instructor in Physiology and Hygiene, is investigating trematodes.

14. Clyde C. Webster: Instructor in Romance Languages, is studying the development of Romance languages in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

15. Donald H. Menzel: Assistant Professor of Astronomy, is studying the spectra of stars.

16. Marjorie J. Williams: Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, is studying landscape architecture in Maryland.

17. John H. Woods: Professor of Philosophy, is completing a volume on Plato's "Phaedrus."

18. Robert H. Woodworth: Instructor in Landscape Architecture, is studying the development of landscape architecture in Maryland.

19. Jeffries Wyman: Instructor in Zoology, is studying the anatomy of amino acids and proteins.

20. The Clark Fund: A fund established to encourage and advance research in the physical and natural sciences, with a committee including professors from various departments.

The bulletin highlights the diverse and extensive research activities undertaken by Harvard faculty across multiple disciplines.

The image shows two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" laid flat. The pages are off-white with black text. The left page is labeled "844" at the top and the right page is labeled "845." The left page has the bulletin's title, "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN," prominently displayed across the top, followed by multiple paragraphs of text in different columns, which likely describe news, updates, or articles related to Harvard University and its alumni, faculty, or events.

The right page also contains columns of text with information relevant to alumni and university matters. For instance, I can see a snippet mentioning "This is the first year in which grants from the Clark Fund have been available." This suggests the bulletin also includes information about grants, possibly financial awards for research or projects.

There is visible creasing on the pages, suggesting they have been handled or folded previously. The corners and edges of the pages also appear to be slightly worn, indicating the paper may be old or has been stored for some time. There is no visible date, but based on the content and style, this bulletin is likely from an earlier period, potentially mid-20th century. There is also a handwritten note at the top right on page 845, appearing like "29-31," but its significance is unclear from the image.

The image is of an excerpt from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, featuring pages numbered 844 and 845. The pages list various professors, assistants, instructors, and their specific fields of study or research. Examples include Henry A. Murray studying abnormal and dynamic psychology, Charles H. Haring specializing in Latin-American history and economics, and George B. Kistiakowsky focusing on chemistry. The excerpt describes their academic positions and specific projects or studies they are involved in. The physical characteristics of the image show some discoloration and wear, indicating it might be an older publication. The right side of the page has a piece of paper laid on top, partially covering the text on page 845. There are minor folds and creases visible on the pages.

The image shows two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The pages contain typed text listing various professors, instructors, and assistants at Harvard, along with brief descriptions of their research interests, academic contributions, and projects they are working on or preparing for publication. The text mentions fields such as History, Mining Geology, Latin-American History and Economics, Chemistry, Meteorology, Government, Romance Languages, Anthropology, English, Metallurgy, Mathematics, Physiology, Climatology, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Philosophy, and Zoology.

The pages appear old and are laid flat, with one page slightly overlapping the other. The text is neatly organized in columns. The visible page number is 844 on the left page and 845 on the right page, with the date "April 9, 1931" handwritten on the top right corner of the right page. The content reflects academic updates and grants awarded from Harvard sources, such as the Clark Fund. Overall, it presents a snapshot of academic activities and scholarly work at Harvard in the early 20th century.

The image depicts an open book, specifically the Harvard Alumni Bulletin from April 9, 1931, with two pages prominently displayed. The left page features an article titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," with a list of faculty members and their respective research projects or activities. The faculty members mentioned include Henry A. Murray, Jr., Louis C. Graton, Clarence H. Haring, George B. Kistiakowsky, Alexander McAdie, Charles H. McIlwain, Charles H. McCloskey, Charles R. D. Miller, Samuel E. Morison, Marston Morse, and others. Each entry briefly describes the individual's academic position and the nature of their research or teaching activities.

The right page continues with the same theme, listing additional faculty members and their endeavors. Notable entries include Ralph B. Perry, George Pincus, Arthur Kingsley Porter, Kenneth Conant, Percy E. Raymond, Lawrence D. Redway, William Z. Ripley, Hyder E. Rollins, Albert Sauveur, Marshall H. Stone, and Morgan Upton. The research topics range from psychological studies and mining geology to Latin American history, physics, chemistry, art, and more.

At the top of the left page, there is a brief note about a grant fund established by Joseph H. Frank, which is to be used for encouraging and supporting research in various fields. The right page also includes information about the Milton Fund, which aims to promote studies in the interests of human race, welfare, and discovery.

The layout is organized in a readable format with clear headings and bullet points, making it easy to follow the various research activities and contributions of the faculty members. The overall tone is informative and academic, reflecting the scholarly nature of the content.