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The image displays two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," a publication likely intended for the alumni of Harvard University. The pages appear to be from an older edition, given the style of the text and the type of paper used.

Page 172 (Left Page):

• The page lists various donations and gifts made to Harvard University by different individuals and organizations. The gifts are listed with the amount donated and the purpose for which the funds are intended.
• Some of the donations are for specific departments or initiatives, such as the Department of Neuropathology, the Department of Pediatrics, and the Department of Anthropology.
• There are also anonymous donations and gifts made in memory of specific individuals.
• The donations range from funds for research and studies to the purchase of books and other materials.

Page 173 (Right Page):

• The page continues with more donations and gifts, including a significant gift from the French Embassy in Washington for a French Scholarship at Harvard University.
• The French Scholarship is intended to promote friendship between the United States and France by providing scholarships for French students to study at Harvard.
• The announcement of the appointment of Thomas W. Dunn as the Harvard Fund Class Agent for the Class of 1931 is also included.
• The page ends with a note about a leave of absence granted to Professor Henry M. Sheffer for the academic year 1931-1932.

The text is printed in a traditional serif font, and the layout is typical of early to mid-20th-century publications, with a formal and structured presentation of information.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, detailing several gifts and grants to various professors and departments at Harvard University.

On the left side of the page, there are several entries detailing monetary gifts:

1. To Rudolphe College for Modern Languages for $101.
2. To Professor Roland B. Dixon for $266.64.
3. To Professor S. Mayo for $11.16.
4. To Professor Paul J. Sachs for $9.15.
5. To the National Book Committee for books for the College Library.
6. Various grants to specific individuals and departments, such as:
   • Dr. Henry S. Ferbus for $400.
   • Dr. William R. Morris for $500.
   • Dr. William Herman for $200.
   • Mr. Walter S. Hughes for $25.
   • Miss Claudia Lea Phelps and Mr. J. Priestley for $25 each.
   • Miss Leona Leavitt for $35 for the Department of Neuropathology.
   • Multiple smaller grants for specific research purposes, such as $500 for Epilepsy Research, $100 for Cancer Research, $100 for Multiple Sclerosis Research, and others.

The right side of the page mentions:

1. A French scholarship granted by the French Government to Harvard University for strengthening ties with France, totaling $50,000 francs. This scholarship is for a student studying in the French Department, with the funds to be used for the student's tuition and research expenses.

2. The appointment of Thomas W. Dunn as the Harvard Fund Class Agent for class '31, of Rosendale.

Additionally, there are specific mentions of grants and leave of absence permissions for professors, including:

• Professor Malcolm P. McNair for academic years 1931-32.
• Professor Alexander von Staël-Holstein for the academic year 1931-32.
• Professor Joseph Rodlief for the academic year 1931-32.
• Amociate Professor Henry M. Schiffer for the second half of the academic year 1931-32.
• An unspecified grant to establish a "Coolidge Professorship" in accordance with the terms of the bequest of the late Archibald Cary Coolidge.

Finally, a mention of gifts to the College Beneficency Aid Fund and a donation to the Fine Arts Division by an anonymous friend for $10.

The image shows an open page from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The left page is marked as page 172. The content on this page appears to be a list of donations and grants made to various departments, funds, and initiatives at Harvard University, along with the names of the donors and the amounts given. The right page, which is less clearly visible, seems to continue the text but is not as legible.

Here is a detailed summary of the content on page 172:

• The page lists numerous donations, specifying the donor's name and the amount given, ranging from small sums like $10 to larger amounts like $24,070.77.
• The donations are designated for various purposes such as scholarships, research, departmental support, and specific funds. For example, there are donations for the Department of Neuropathology, the Department of Sociology, the Department of Fine Arts, and the College Library.
• Several donations are marked as anonymous.
• Some donations are for specific research projects, such as $500 to Dr. Henry S. Forbes for the Department of Neuropathology and $100 to Dr. William S. Hughes for the Department of Sociology.
• There are also donations for student support, such as $200 for the Harvard College Fund for the benefit of students and $100 to the Harvard Union for the same purpose.
• The page includes bequests, such as one from the estate of Mrs. Charles A. Peabody for the Harvard Memorial Hospital.
• The bottom of the page mentions the appointment of a Harvard Fund class agent, Thomas W. Dunn, '31, of Roslindale.

The text is printed in a clear, readable font, and the page layout is consistent with that of a formal bulletin or newsletter.

The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," detailing various gifts and grants to Harvard University and related announcements.

Gifts to Harvard University

1. Modern Languages in Radcliffe College:

   • $4,000 from the Carnegie Corporation for the purchase of books.

2. Various Donations for Specific Purposes:

   • $276.64 to Professor Roland B. Dixon for the gift from Dean Lawrence S. Mayo.
   • $113.16 to Professor Mayo from a donor for unspecified purposes.
   • $1,000 to President A. Lawrence Lowell from Professor Paul J. Sachs for the purchase of books for the College Library.
   • $4640 from an anonymous donor to the Graduate School of Education for the establishment of a lectureship in honor of Dr. William R. Morey.

3. Donations to Various Departments and Causes:

   • Dr. Henry S. Forbes: $600 for unspecified purposes.
   • Mrs. Joseph T. Thayer: $350.
   • Dr. William Healy: $206.
   • Mr. Walter E. Hughes and Mrs. Mary F. Hughes: $100 each.
   • Miss Claudia Les Pierce and Mr. J. Lewis: $25 each.
   • Mr. John W. Lowry: $200 for the Department of Neuropathology.
   • $500 for Epilepsy Research from an anonymous donor.

4. Miscellaneous Gifts:

   • Mr. Francis H. Dowse Jr.: $100 for Multiple Sclerosis Research.
   • The Ella L. Sachs Plots Fund: $1500 for scientific investigation in the Department of Neuropathology.
   • National Tuberculosis Association: $224.67 for the study of scope and method of research in agricultural economics.
   • Dr. Maynard Ladd: $219.17 for post-graduate work in the Department of Pediatrics.
   • Anonymous gifts: $200 for Student Health at the Medical School, $200 for relief of needy patients at the Stillman Infirmary, and $200 for the Committee on Economic Research.

5. Other Named Donations:

   • Mr. George S. Jackson and Mrs. Ralph B. Williams: $1172.50 for the George Schicklgruber Jackson Fund.
   • $4350 for prizes in the Division of Fine Arts.
   • $150 for the Semitic Museum from an anonymous donor.
   • Miss Mabel Lyman: $110 for the purchase of a copy of the Latin edition of the translation of Bell's "Anatomy of Melancholy" into the Sienese of the "Phira Tripitaka" for the Harvard-Yenching Institute.

Votes and Announcements

1. Vote of Thanks:

   • To President and Fellows of the university for the transfer of the Paranmananda Vishnu Magnik bequest.

2. Leave of Absence:

   • Professor M. P. McNair from September 1, 1931, to January 1, 1932.
   • Professor von Szalay-Hotkels for the first half of 1931-32.
   • Professor Alexander for the academic year 1931-32.
   • Professor J. D. Rolleston for the academic year 1931-32.
   • Professor George A. Reisner for the academic year 1931-12.
   • Professor Henry M. Sheffer for the second half of 1931-32.

3. French Scholarship:

   • The French Government has endowed Harvard University with 50,000 francs to strengthen the academic ties between France and the U.S. This endowment will provide a scholarship for Harvard students to study in France, named the "Travelling Scholarship of the French Government."

4. Harvard Fund Class Agent:

   • Thomas W. Dodd, '31 of Roxindale, has been appointed the Harvard Fund class agent for his class.

The image shows two pages from a document titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The pages detail various financial gifts and grants given to Harvard University and its associated departments, as well as some administrative notes.

Left Page:

Financial Gifts:

1. Modern Languages in Radcliffe College:

   • $101 to Professor Roland B. Dixon for the gift of $26,644.
   • $1,116 to Professor S. A. J. Strong for the gift of $4,464.

2. College Library:

   • $1,915 to Professor Paul J. Sachs for the purchase of books.

3. National Endowment for the Humanities:

   • A grant to Dr. William R. Morrow.

4. Departmental Grants:

   • $400 to Dr. Henry S. Ferber for research.
   • $200 to Dr. William Herman for research.
   • $200 to Mr. Walter S. Hough for research.
   • $1,000 to Mr. James B. Jeffords for research.
   • $150 to Miss Claudia Lea Phelps for research.
   • $100 to Mr. John W. Leavitt for research.
   • $500 to the Department of Neuropathology.
   • $1,000 to the Department of Epidemiology.
   • $500 to the Department of Research in Agricultural Economics.

5. Anonymous Gifts:

   • $1,500 for Cancer Research.
   • $1,000 for Multiple Sclerosis Research.
   • $200 for the Department of Medical School.
   • $120 for the Department of Health at the Medical School.
   • $1,500 to the George Schaefer Fund.
   • $1,200 for the purchase of a portrait of Lord Birkbead.
   • $100 to Mrs. Charles Jackson for the Fine Arts Museum.
   • $100 to Miss Mabel Lyman for the College Beneficiary Fund.

6. Translation and Scholarship:

   • $1,000 to His Majesty the King of Siam for a copy of the translation of the "Tripitaka" into Siamese.

7. Leave of Absence:

   • Grants leave of absence to Professor Malcolm P. McNair and Professor Joseph Roddick.

Right Page:

Additional Notes:

1. French Scholarship:

   • The French Government, through the French Embassy in Washington, has provided $10,000 to Harvard University for the "Travelling Scholarship of the French Government." This scholarship will support students studying in France, with the stipulation that they return to the United States to teach French at Harvard for at least two years.

2. Harvard Fund Class Agent:

   • Thomas W. Dunn, Class of '31, has been appointed as the Harvard Fund class agent for his class.

The document appears to be a record of contributions and administrative decisions related to Harvard University's operations and funding.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 172. The content of the page includes several sections related to financial contributions and grants to various departments and individuals at Harvard University, as well as the establishment of scholarships and appointments.

1. Gifts to Departments and Individuals:

   • Modern Languages in Radcliffe College received a gift of $101.
   • Dean Lawrence S. Mayo received a gift of $11.16.
   • Several professors and individuals received grants and gifts for various purposes:
     • Dr. William R. Morse received a grant of $400 for the Department of Bacteriology.
     • Dr. Henry S. Ferguson received $500.
     • Dr. Joseph G. Thorp received $500.
     • Mr. William Herman received $200.
     • Mr. Walter S. Hughan received $25.
     • Miss Claudia Lea Phelps and Mr. J. Pierce Morgan received $25 each.
     • Dr. John W. Leavensworth received $5 for the Department of Neuropathology.
     • An anonymous donor contributed $500 for Epilepsy Research.
     • Dr. Charles H. Mayo received $100 for Multiple Sclerosis Research.
     • An anonymous donor gave $400 for the Department of Neuropathology.
     • The National Research Council received $250 for research in the Department of Bacteriology.
     • Dr. Maynard Ladd received $219.37 for post-graduate work.
     • An anonymous donor gave $200 for the Department of Bacteriology.
     • Dr. William Huntington received $122.67 for the study of Scope and Method of Research in Agricultural Economics.
     • The Department of Bacteriology received $172.50 for research.
     • Dr. Charles H. Mayo received $100.
     • Dr. William Huntington received $100 for the purchase of a portrait of Lord Birkhead.
     • Mr. Charles Jackson, George S. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Williams received $172.50 towards the George Schuyler Jackson Fund.
     • The Fine Arts Department received $10 for prizes.
     • Miss Mabel Lyman received $10 for the College Beneficiary Fund.
     • A translation project from Bali into Siamese was funded, and the copy was sent to His Excellency Chao Phya Abhai Raj for a translation of the "Pura Tripitaka."

2. French Scholarship:

   • A scholarship of $5,000 francs, provided by the French Government, was established to strengthen the friendship between Harvard University and France. The scholarship is for students working towards a degree in French, excluding those studying in libraries or archives. The scholarship is named the "Travelling Scholarship of the French Government."

3. Harvard Fund Class Agent:

   • Thomas W. Dunn, of Roslindale, has been appointed as the Harvard Fund class agent for his class, specifically Class '31.

The image shows two sheets of paper, one placed on top of the other. The top sheet is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 172. The page contains various notices and announcements related to gifts and donations made to Harvard University for different purposes, such as funding for departments, research, scholarships, and specific academic needs. It also mentions a French Scholarship funded by the French Government, and a Harvard Fund Class Agent named Thomas W. Dunn. The text is printed in a classical serif font and is densely packed in columns. The second sheet beneath is blank and appears to be slightly larger in size. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the visible page with a date "Oct 17" which seems to be in pencil. The overall condition of the paper shows some wear with minor creasing and slight discoloration at the edges.

The image you've provided shows a page from the "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The left side of the page, which is numbered 172 at the top, contains written content in a structured layout, consisting of multiple paragraphs of text.

The page seems to be a historical document or a reproduction thereof, as indicated by the slightly aged paper. The content covers various topics, which appear to be related to Harvard University. It includes mentions of donations, gifts received from various individuals, and actions taken by the Harvard Alumni or associated committees. Specific details include names, monetary figures, purposes of funds, and other administrative information.

To the right of the open page is a blank page that is part of the bulletin as well. The bulletin is placed on a flat surface, and the right side of the image shows a crease due to the open binding of the bulletin. The overall context suggests an archival document or a reproduction for historical interest or research.

The image displays an old printed page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 172. The text covers various updates related to Harvard University, including financial grants, scholarships, and faculty news. The page includes several paragraphs listing individuals who have received monetary gifts or funds for different purposes, such as research, academic positions, and scholarships. Additionally, there are mentions of faculty administrators and actions such as granting leaves of absence or appointments.

The page has a slightly yellowed and worn appearance, typical of older paper documents, with slight creasing and fraying at the edges. The opposite side of the page appears blank, suggesting that this is possibly the reverse side or the adjacent page in the original publication.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 172. The page is formatted as a formal document, featuring typed text with a clean, structured layout typical of early 20th-century publications. The content is organized into several sections, each detailing various university-related announcements, resolutions, and acknowledgments.

Key Elements of the Image:

1. Header:

   • The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN," indicating the document's purpose as a communication for Harvard alumni.

2. Main Body:

   • The text is divided into sections, with headings such as:
     • "The French Scholarship": This section discusses a generous gift of $50,000 from the French Government to Harvard University, intended to support the study of the French language and culture. It mentions the establishment of a scholarship for students in the French Department and highlights the strengthening of Franco-American relations.
     • "Harvard Fund Class Agent": This section announces the appointment of Thomas W. Dunn, '31, of Roindale, as a class agent for the Harvard Fund.
     • Other Resolutions and Acknowledgments: The document lists various resolutions, including:
       • Votes of gratitude for individuals and institutions.
       • Grants of leave of absence for faculty members.
       • Acknowledgments of donations and gifts to the university, such as funds for research, scholarships, and specific departments (e.g., the Department of Neurology, the Department of Agricultural Economics, etc.).
       • Donations for portraits, books, and other university-related purposes.

3. Content Details:

   • The text includes specific names, amounts, and purposes of donations and grants. For example:
     • Gifts to the National Research Council for the Department of Neurology.
     • Grants for research in Agricultural Economics and Neurology.
     • Acknowledgments for gifts to the Dane Hall Service Fund, the Collins Huntington Memorial Fund, and other university initiatives.
     • Mentions of faculty members receiving leave of absence or academic appointments.

4. Layout and Typography:

   • The text is presented in a monospaced font, typical of typewritten documents.
   • Paragraphs are neatly aligned, and headings are bolded or capitalized for emphasis.
   • The page appears to be part of a larger publication, as indicated by the page number "172" in the top left corner.

5. Visual Condition:

   • The page shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and minor wear, suggesting it is a historical document.
   • There are faint markings or annotations in the margins, possibly handwritten notes or stamps, indicating it may have been part of an archived collection.

Summary:

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, detailing university resolutions, acknowledgments of donations, and updates on faculty and scholarship matters. It reflects the formal communication style of early 20th-century academic institutions, emphasizing gratitude, funding, and international collaborations, particularly with France. The document serves as a historical record of Harvard University's activities and relationships during that period.