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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 390 and 391, dated from 1931. The content includes several sections:

1. Board of Overseers: This section details the proceedings of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College, including the names of the members present at the meetings, the election of a pro tempore president, and the election of a secretary for the academic year 1931-32. It also mentions the appointment of a Committee on Honorary Degrees for the academic year 1931-32.

2. To President Lowell: This section contains a poem titled "A. L. L. aet. suae LXXV," which was read at a dinner held in commemoration of President Lowell's 75th birthday on December 17. The poem expresses admiration for President Lowell and his contributions to Harvard.

3. Harvard Club Speakers: This section lists upcoming Harvard Club speakers, including Kirtley F. Mather, Professor of Geology, and George D. Birkhoff, Professor of Mathematics, who will be attending a luncheon of the Harvard Club of Louisiana.

The text is formatted in a typewritten style, and the page numbers "390" and "391" are visible at the top of each page. The paper appears aged, suggesting it is from the 1930s.

This image shows a page from a printed publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page is open to pages 390 and 391. The text on the left side of the page (page 390) discusses the Board of Overseers of Harvard College, detailing the annual meeting held on September 29, 1931, in University Hall, Cambridge. It lists the members present, including Mr. Lowell, the President of the University, and various other members. The text also mentions the election of a president pro tempore, the election of a president for the academic year of 1931-32, and the election of a secretary for the Board.

The text on the right side of the page (page 391) continues with details about the Board's meetings, including the establishment of a Committee to Visit the Department of Physiology and the adoption of amendments to the Rules and By-laws of the Board. There is also a section titled "To President Lowell," which includes a poem read in honor of President Lowell's 75th birthday at a dinner held by the Harvard Club of New York City on December 17. The poem praises President Lowell's leadership and contributions to Harvard. Additionally, there is a section titled "Harvard Club Speakers," which lists upcoming speakers at Harvard Club events.

This image displays two adjacent, aged pages from a periodical, specifically pages 390 and 391 of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin.

The pages are printed on cream-colored paper, showing signs of aging such as slight yellowing and minor creases, suggesting they are historical documents. The text is in a traditional serif font, typical of early 20th-century printing.

The content is formal and institutional, reporting on Harvard University governance and alumni events. The main articles cover the following topics:

• Page 390 (Left): "BOARD OF OVERSEERS"
  This section details the proceedings of the annual and stated meetings of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College held in September, October, and November 1931. It lists the members present, notes the unanimous election of Mr. Lowell as president pro tempore and later as president for the academic year 1931-32, and confirms the election of George R. Agassiz and Winthrop H. Wade as president and secretary, respectively. It also records the Board's vote to create a Committee on Honorary Degrees and to amend rules regarding Visiting and other Committees, including the appointment of specific members to committees for various academic disciplines (e.g., Anthropology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Fine Arts, Geology, etc.).

• Page 391 (Right): "TO PRESIDENT LOWELL" and "HARVARD CLUB SPEAKERS"

  • "TO PRESIDENT LOWELL": This section recounts the dinner held by the Harvard Club of New York City on December 17, 1931, to commemorate President Lowell's 75th birthday. It includes a poem, identified as "A. L. L. oct. sone LXXV," which is a tribute to Lowell, praising his leadership and service to Harvard.
  • "HARVARD CLUB SPEAKERS": This is an announcement for upcoming alumni events. It states that Kirkeby F. Mather, Professor of Geology at Harvard, will speak at the Harvard Club of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 29, and that Professor George D. Birkhoff (Mathematics) and Professor Percy W. Bridgman (Physics and Natural Philosophy) of Harvard College will attend a luncheon of the Harvard Club of Louisiana on December 30.

Overall, the image captures a moment in Harvard's institutional history, documenting the administrative activities of its Board of Overseers and the celebratory and social events of its alumni network in late 1931.

The image shows a two-page spread from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The left page contains a section titled "BOARD OF OVERSERS" with text discussing the annual meeting of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College, held on September 29, 1931, at 2:00 PM in University Hall, Cambridge. It details the voting process for the Board members and the election of officers, including the President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The right page contains a section titled "HARVARD CLUB SPEAKERS" with text discussing upcoming speeches by various professors from Harvard, including Professors of Geology, Philosophy, and Mathematics, at different Harvard Clubs across the United States.

The image shows a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated 1931. The bulletin contains various sections with text detailing the activities and events of the Harvard Alumni Association.

The top section lists the Board of Overseers, including their names and roles. It mentions the annual meeting held on September 29, 1931, and details the election of officers and committee members.

The middle section discusses the activities of the Harvard Club of New York City, including a dinner in honor of President Lowell's 75th birthday and William G. Wendell's 50th birthday. It also includes a poem and a message from A. L. Lowell.

The bottom section features a list of speakers for the Harvard Club, including Professors and other distinguished members of the Harvard community who will speak at various club events.

The bulletin is formatted with columns of text, and the pages are numbered at the top right corner. The text is printed in a serif font, typical of formal publications from the early 20th century. The layout is clean and organized, with headings to separate different sections of content.

The image shows two pages from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically pages 390 and 391. The text is printed in a formal, serif font typical of early 20th-century publications. The content appears to be an official record or report from Harvard University, detailing various administrative and organizational matters.

Page 390:

• Header: The top of the page features the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" prominently displayed.
• Content:
  • The page discusses the Board of Overseers, including details about their annual meeting held on September 29, 1931, at 2 o'clock P.M. in University Hall, Cambridge.
  • It lists the members of the Board of Overseers, including names such as George W. Pierce, Mr. Albert T. Perkins, Mr. Shattuck, Mr. Briggs, Mr. Messrs, Mr. Cutts, Mr. Billings, Mr. James Lee, Mr. Mack, Mr. Mulliken, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Saltonstall, and Mr. Straus.
  • The page also mentions the election of officers for the academic year 1931–32, including the election of a president, secretary, and treasurer, though some positions were uncontested.
  • There is a reference to a stated meeting of the Board of Overseers held on Monday, October 19, 1931, at 2 o'clock P.M. in University Hall, Cambridge.

Page 391:

• Header: The top of the page continues with the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN."
• Content:
  • The page includes a section titled "TO PRESIDENT LOWELL", which appears to be a letter or message addressed to President A. Lawrence Lowell. The text discusses a dinner tendered by the Harvard Club of New York City to President Lowell on his 75th birthday, commemorating his service. The letter expresses gratitude and admiration for President Lowell’s contributions.
  • The page also includes a section titled "HARVARD CLUB SPEAKERS", listing speakers for a Harvard Club event, including individuals such as Karl T. Compton, Professor of Physics at MIT; Karl F. Matther, Professor of Geology at Harvard; E. Spader, Professor of Chemistry at Harvard; and others.
  • The text is formal and structured, with clear headings and organized paragraphs, typical of official university communications.

Visual Characteristics:

• Layout: The pages are formatted in a traditional newspaper or bulletin style, with justified text and clear section headings.
• Typography: The text is printed in a serif font, consistent with early 20th-century printing styles.
• Condition: The pages appear aged, with a slightly yellowed tone and some minor wear, suggesting they are from an older publication.

Overall Context:

The pages provide a snapshot of Harvard University’s administrative activities, alumni engagement, and commemorative events during the early 1930s. The content reflects the formal and structured nature of university governance and communication at the time.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, with the page number 390 on the left and 391 on the right. The page is yellowed and features black text, with the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" at the top of each page. The left page includes a section titled "BOARD OF OVERSEERS," which lists the names of the board members, while the right page has a section titled "TO PRESIDENT LOWELL," which appears to be a letter or message addressed to President Lowell.

The background of the image is a light gray color, with a darker gray border around the edges. The overall atmosphere suggests that the image is a scanned or digitized version of an old document, possibly from the early 20th century.

The image depicts two pages from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, featuring a beige background with black text. The pages are arranged in an overlapping manner, with the left page positioned slightly behind the right page.

Left Page:

• The title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" is prominently displayed at the top of the page.
• The page number "390" is located in the upper-left corner.
• The content of the page appears to be a report or article, but the specific details are not clearly visible due to the overlapping arrangement.

Right Page:

• The title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" is also present at the top of this page.
• The page number "391" is situated in the upper-right corner.
• Similar to the left page, the content of the right page seems to be a continuation of the report or article, but the exact information is obscured by the overlap.

Overall, the image presents a visually appealing arrangement of the two pages, with the beige background and black text creating a clean and professional appearance. However, the overlapping design makes it challenging to discern the specific content of each page.

The image depicts two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" publication, with page numbers 390-391 visible at the top of each page.

Page Layout and Content

The pages are arranged side by side, with the left page displaying text under the headings "Board of Overseers" and continuing onto the right page under "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The right page also features a section titled "To President Lowell," which includes a poem. The text is presented in a formal, black serif font on a yellowed, aged paper background.

Additional Details

A third page is partially visible underneath the other two, suggesting that the image is a photograph of a stack of pages from the same publication. The overall appearance of the pages indicates that they are from an older edition of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, likely from the early 20th century.

The image presents a scanned or photographed page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, featuring two pages with the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" at the top of each. The pages are yellowed and have a vintage appearance.

Page 390:

• The left page displays the section titled "BOARD OF OVERSEERS," which lists the members present at a meeting.
• The page also includes information about the election of a president pro tempore and a secretary for the Board of Overseers.
• A stated meeting of the Board of Overseers was held in University Hall, Cambridge, on Monday, October 19, 1931, at 2 o'clock P.M.

Page 391:

• The right page features a poem titled "TO PRESIDENT LOWELL," written by A. L. set, some LXXV.
• The poem is followed by a section titled "HARVARD CLUB SPEAKERS," which lists speakers who will attend a luncheon of the Harvard Club of Louisiana on December 30.

Background:

• The background of the image is light gray, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the scanned pages.

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from an old issue of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, showcasing articles and information related to Harvard University.