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The image shows pages from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically pages 390 and 391. The content on these pages includes various official reports and announcements related to the Harvard Alumni Association and its activities.

Page 390:

• Alumni Fund: There is a mention of alumni for the use of the Master of Eliot House and Lowell House.
• Board of Overseers: The text details the annual meeting of the Board of Overseers held in University Hall, Cambridge, on September 29, 1931. It lists the members present and the election of officers.
• Elections and Appointments: The Board proceeded with the election of a president, treasurer, and secretary. The names of the elected members are listed, including the election of George R. Agassiz as president and Winthrop H. Wade as treasurer.
• Committees: The Board appointed various committees, including the Visiting Committee and Executive Committee.
• Meeting Details: A special meeting of the Board of Overseers was held on October 19, 1931, to consider the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

Page 391:

• Committee Reports: The text continues with details about the committees formed during the meeting, including the Executive Committee and Visiting Committees for different departments such as Anthropology, Astronomy, Chemistry, and others.
• Letter to President Lowell: A letter from A.L.L. to President Lowell is included, commemorating his 75th birthday and expressing gratitude for his contributions to Harvard.
• Alumni Club Speakers: A list of speakers for the Harvard Club of Los Angeles luncheon on December 18, including Nathan M. Pusey, George D. Birkhoff, and Ralph B. Potter Jr., discussing various academic topics.

The pages provide a detailed account of the administrative and ceremonial activities of the Harvard Alumni Association during that period.

The image displays a two-page spread from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The left page (page 390) contains detailed minutes from a meeting of the Board of Overseers held on September 29, 1931, at Harvard University. It includes a list of those present, the election of officers, and the appointment of committees for the academic year 1931-32. The right page (page 391) features a message to President Lowell from the Harvard Club of New York, dated December 17, commending him on his 75th birthday and acknowledging his contributions to the university. Additionally, it lists speakers at the Harvard Club and mentions a dinner in honor of President Lowell. The text is formal and focuses on academic governance and the celebration of President Lowell's achievements.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically numbered page 391. The content includes several sections detailing the activities and decisions of Harvard University's Board of Overseers.

Board of Overseers

• Annual Meeting: Held on September 29, 1931, with President George W. Pierce presiding.
• Election of Officers:
  • President: George R. Agassiz.
  • Secretary: George W. Pierce for the second half of the year 1931-32, succeeding himself.
  • Treasurer: William H. Wade, also succeeding himself.

Vacancy and New Member

• A vacancy in the Board due to the resignation of President Lowell was filled by the unanimous election of Winthrop H. Wade.

Committees

• The Board appointed several committees for the academic year of 1931-32, including:
  • Committee on Honorary Degrees: Dr. George C. Shattuck, Chairman.
  • Visiting Committees for various departments and schools, such as Education, Engineering, and Graduate School of Business Administration.
  • Executive Committee: Comprising Messrs. Agassiz, Lowell, and others.

Additional Meeting

• A stated meeting was held on October 19, 1931, where the President appointed committees on Honorary Degrees and other visiting committees.

To President Lowell

• The dinner given in honor of President Lowell by the Harvard Club of New York City is mentioned, highlighting his contributions to the university.

Harvard Club Speakers

• Upcoming speakers at the Harvard Club events include:
  • Karl T. Compton, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  • George D. Birkhoff, Professor of Mathematics at Harvard.
  • Percy W. Bridgman, Professor of Physics at Harvard.
  • Others from various fields scheduled for talks throughout December.

The page provides a detailed account of the organizational changes, committee appointments, and acknowledgments within Harvard University during this period.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 390 and 391, detailing the proceedings of the Board of Overseers and Harvard Fund Council meetings held in 1931.

Board of Overseers (Page 390)

• Annual Meeting: Held on September 29, 1931, at 2 o'clock P.M. in University Hall, Cambridge.
• Attendance: President Lowell, President Conant, Treasurer Briggs, and 17 other members were present.
• Elections:
  • President: George W. Pierce was granted leave of absence for the second half of the year 1931-32.
  • Secretary: Winthrop H. Wade was elected.
  • Committee Appointments:
    • A Committee on Honorary Degrees was appointed, consisting of Dr. Gager, Dr. Agassiz, Mr. Coolidge, Dr. Thayer, and Mr. Phillips.
    • A Committee on Visiting Professors was appointed, consisting of Dr. Drury, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Appleton, Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Phillips.
• Resolutions and Reports:
  • The Board appointed a Committee on the Visiting Professors for the academic year 1931-32.
  • The Board discussed and approved the election of Dr. Winthrop H. Wade as the secretary.
  • The Board approved the establishment of a Committee to visit the Department of Physics.

Harvard Fund Council (Page 391)

• Annual Meeting: Held on November 23, 1931, at 2 o'clock P.M. in University Hall, Cambridge.
• Attendance: Mr. Agassiz, President Lowell, President Conant, Treasurer Briggs, and 12 other members were present.
• Committee Appointments:
  • A Committee to visit the Department of Physics was established.
• Reports and Actions:
  • The Executive Committee recommended the establishment of a Committee to visit the Department of Physics.
  • The Board voted to establish a Committee on Visiting Professors for the Department of Physics.
  • The Board appointed a Committee to visit the Department of Physics.

Additional Notes

• President Lowell:
  • Received a letter from the Harvard Club of New York City, expressing gratitude and support.
  • A letter from A.L. Love, a former student, was read, highlighting his admiration for President Lowell's work and the Harvard community.

Harvard Club Speakers

• Kirtley F. Mather, Professor of Geology at Harvard, was invited to speak at the Harvard Club of Louisiana on December 30.

Miscellaneous

• The Board discussed and approved various resolutions, including those related to the election of officers and the establishment of committees.

This page provides a detailed account of the decisions and activities of the Board of Overseers and Harvard Fund Council during their respective meetings in 1931.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 391. The page contains two main sections: the left side details the proceedings of the Board of Overseers, and the right side includes a letter to President Lowell and a list of Harvard Club Speakers.

Left Side: Board of Overseers Proceedings

1. Annual Meeting of the Board of Overseers:

   • Date: September 29, 1931, at 2 o'clock P.M.
   • Location: University Hall, Cambridge.
   • Members Present: The meeting was attended by eleven members, including President Lowell, Messrs. Agassiz, Billings, Briggs, Cooley, Cutler, Drury, Gage, James, Lee, Mack, Mallinckrodt, Phillips, Robinson, Silcott, Straus, Sullivan, Winsor, and Wolcott.

2. Actions Taken:

   • Leave of Absence: Leave of absence was granted to Professor George W. Pierce for the second half of the year 1931-32.
   • Committee Appointments: A Committee on Honorary Degrees for the academic year 1931-32 was appointed, chaired by Dr. Gage, with other members including Messrs. Agassiz, Cooley, Drury, Phillips, and Thayer.
   • Secretary Election: Mr. Winsor was elected Secretary of the Board for the term ending in 1932.
   • Committee on Visiting Committees: Mr. Wolcott presented the Visiting Committee reports for the academic year 1931-32, and the Board approved and accepted these reports.
   • Committee on Rules and Bylaws: The Board adopted several amendments to the Rules and Bylaws.

3. Stated Meeting:

   • Date: October 19, 1931, at 2 o'clock P.M.
   • Location: University Hall, Cambridge.
   • Committee on Honorary Degrees: The Board appointed a Committee on Honorary Degrees to consist of the President and four other members of the Board.

Right Side: Letter to President Lowell and Harvard Club Speakers

1. Letter to President Lowell:

   • The letter discusses the Harvard Club of New York City, which tendered a dinner to President Lowell on December 17. It mentions the presence of notable individuals such as Mr. G. Winthrop Welles and Mr. A. L. Lowell.

2. Harvard Club Speakers:

   • Kirtley F. Mather: Professor of Geology.
   • Mr. Oda: From the Department of Anthropology.
   • Mr. Silliman: Business Administration.
   • Mr. Phillips: Fine Arts.
   • Mr. Mallinckrodt: Classics.
   • Dr. Thayer: The meeting was held on December 30.

The page captures the formal and academic atmosphere of Harvard's administrative and social activities during the early 1930s.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated October 1931. The page contains several sections:

1. Board of Overseers Meeting:

   • The annual meeting of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College was held on September 29, 1931.
   • The meeting discussed the election of a president for the academic year 1931-32, which was unanimously decided upon George W. Pierce.
   • The election of a secretary for the Board was also conducted, with Winthrop H. Wade being elected.
   • Various other administrative and committee changes were approved.

2. Harvard Fund Council Meeting:

   • The sixth annual meeting of the Harvard Fund Council was held on November 23, 1931.
   • Changes were made to the constitution, including the addition of a new section concerning Visiting Committees.
   • An amendment to the rules and bylaws was accepted, and a committee was appointed to review the rules and bylaws.

3. To President Lowell:

   • A letter from the Harvard Club of New York City to President Lowell, thanking him for his Christmas dinner invitation.
   • The letter mentions a meeting held on December 17 where President Lowell was informed of the club's plans for a 75th anniversary celebration.

4. Harvard Club Speakers:

   • The list of speakers for the Harvard Club of New York City includes:
     • Karl F. Mather, Professor of Geology.
     • Percy W. Bridgman, Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
     • George D. Birkhoff, Professor of Mathematics.
     • A. L. Lowell, presumably referring to President Lowell, was not mentioned in the context of the speakers list but was involved in the dinner invitation.

The text is detailed with specific dates, names, and titles, providing a snapshot of the administrative and social activities of Harvard University in 1931.

You're looking at an image showing two pages of a vintage document, specifically the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The pages are numbered 390 and 391, and the layout is typical of traditional published material, with columns of text printed in a black serif font on an off-white, slightly yellowed background. There are no illustrations or photographs—just dense blocks of text organized into various sections with headings.

The left page at the top reads "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" followed by a list of alumni-related notes under the headings "Board of Overseers" and "Pension Fund." The right page continues with "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" at the top and under it, "To President Lowell," which seems to be a letter or article addressed to the person holding the position of President at Harvard, presumably at that time.

Details within the text, such as names and specific references to events or roles like "President of the University," "Class Secretary," "Pension Fund," etc., provide a historical snapshot of the institutional processes and communications related to Harvard University alumni.

The document appears to be from an earlier part of the 20th century, given the typography and paper quality, but the exact date isn't visible in this view.

The image shows an open publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The visible content spans two adjacent pages marked 390 and 391. Both pages consist of dense text passages, mainly discussing various administrative and academic topics related to the Board of Overseers at Harvard College.

Key points include:

• Details from a meeting of the Board of Overseers, including names of attendees and procedural decisions.
• Announcement of upcoming meetings and elections.
• Specific sections about committee appointments, proposals, and administrative duties.
• An address to President Lowell and an excerpt about Harvard Club speakers and events.

The pages are yellowish, possibly indicating age or type of paper used, and are slightly overlapped, hinting that the publication is not entirely flat.

The image shows two pages from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The text appears to be formal reports and announcements related to Harvard University. The left page (page 390) includes details about the Board of Overseers, including meeting dates, elections, and committee appointments for the academic year 1931-1932. The right page (page 391) contains further procedural details about the same Board, including amendments to rules and by-laws. It also includes a section addressed "TO PRESIDENT LOWELL," featuring a poem and notes about a dinner held in his honor. At the bottom of the right page, there is information about upcoming Harvard Club speakers and events in December, with references to various professors and their lecture topics. The pages are printed in a traditional serif font on cream-colored paper.

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.