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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 26, 1931. The page is titled "An Airplane View of Harvard Square and the College Yard" and is numbered 792.

The main content of the page discusses the Harvard Summer School, noting that for the first time in the university's history, women students will be allowed to room in the Yard during the upcoming summer session. Specifically, Grays, Matthews, Massachusetts, and Hollis Halls will be allocated to women, while Thayer, Weld, and Claverly will be for men. The article mentions that women students previously stayed in Freshman Dormitories but will now be housed in the Yard due to necessary renovations.

Additional information includes:

  • The Summer School will run from July 6 to August 15.
  • The faculty will comprise 80 members from Harvard and 40 from other institutions.
  • 130 courses will be offered, with registration beginning on June 29.
  • New courses include "Primitive Arts" by Mr. W. B. Klein, "The Far East" by Dr. G. B. Cressey, and others.
  • Visiting professors will teach various subjects, including Professor W. L. Enoch (University of Pennsylvania), Professor R. F. Seyfarth (University of Illinois), and others.
  • Courses in English literature, economics, and other fields will be taught by notable visiting professors.
  • German and French courses will be taught by native speakers.
  • Economics courses will cover topics like public finance and transportation economics.

The page has a vintage appearance with aged paper and typed text.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 9, 1931. The main focus of the text is the Harvard Summer School session. Key points include:

  1. Women Students in Summer School:

    • For the first time, women students will be housed in the Yard, specifically in Grays, Matthews, Massachusetts, Hollis, Stoughton, Holworthy, Straus, Lionel, and Mower halls.
    • The men will occupy Thayer and Weld, both also in the Yard, and Claverly on Mt. Auburn Street.
  2. Accommodations:

    • Women will have access to the Yard’s common rooms and social spaces in the Phillips Brooks House.
    • Summer dormitory students will have meals at the Harvard Union, which includes reading and recreation rooms.
  3. Program and Courses:

    • The session will run from July 6 to August 15.
    • There will be 185 courses, taught by a staff of 80 members from Harvard and 40 from other institutions.
    • 130 of these courses will be for academic credit.
  4. New Courses:

    • New courses include "Primitive Arts" by Mr. W. B. Klein from the Harvard Department of Anthropology, "Geographical Influences in the Far East" by Dr. G. B. Cressy from Clark University, and an economics course focused on statistical data usage for advanced students.
  5. Visiting Professors:

    • Several notable visiting professors will be teaching, such as Sir John Adams, Professor Leonard Carmichael of Brown University, Professor W. L. Endicott of Pennsylvania, and others from institutions like the University of Illinois, Reed College, and the University of California at Berkeley.
  6. English and Other Language Courses:

    • English courses include "Shakespeare" and "The Age of Dryden" by Professor Alwin Thaler of Tennessee, and "English Poets of the 19th Century" by Professor H. W. Herrington of Syracuse University.
    • German and French courses will be taught by members of their respective departments.
    • Additional courses in economics, including "Public Finance" and "The Economics of Transportation," will be given by professors from other universities.

The page is numbered 792 and includes an aerial view of Harvard Square and the College Yard at the top.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 6, 1931. It details the plans for the Harvard Summer School for women.

Key points include:

  • Accommodations: Women students will be housed in the Yard, specifically in the buildings of Grays, Matthews, Hollis, and Stearns Streets, as well as on Mt. Auburn Street. Previously, they had occupied Thayer and Welch halls and Claverly on Mt. Auburn Street. This will be the first time in the history of the university that women will have rooms in the Yard.

  • Dormitories: Summer School dormitory students will take their meals in College Dormitories at the Harvard Union, with access to the common rooms in Straus Hall and rooms in the Phillips Brooks House reserved for women.

  • Course Schedule: The Summer School will run from July 6 to August 15. The program includes 185 courses, with 80 members of the Harvard Faculty and 40 from other institutions. Registration will begin on Monday, July 6.

  • New Courses: New courses offered include "Primitive Arts" by Mr. W. B. Klein from the Anthropology Department, "Geographical Influences in the Far East" by Dr. G. B. Cressy from Clark University, and a course on economics intended for advanced students in social sciences.

  • Special Lectures: Notable visiting professors include Sir John Adams from the University of London, Professor Leonard Carmichael of Brown University, and several others from prominent universities.

  • English and German/French Courses: Various English literature courses are offered by visiting professors, including Shakespeare and the 19th-century poets. Additionally, courses in German and French will be taught by professors from different institutions.

  • Economics and Education: Two new courses in economics will be taught by Professor M. K. McKay from the University of Pittsburgh and Assistant Professor M. Robe of Lawrence College, Wisconsin. The Graduate School of Education will also offer lectures.

The page provides a comprehensive overview of the educational offerings and accommodations for the upcoming Harvard Summer School for women.

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The document is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 1931. It details the arrangements for the coming session of the Harvard Summer School. Notably, it mentions that women students will, for the first time, be allowed to room in the Yard, with specific dormitories assigned to them. The Summer School will run from July 6 to August 15, offering 185 courses, with 130 available for academic credit. New courses include topics such as Primitive Arts, Geographical Influences in the Far East, and Economics. The program also features visiting professors from various institutions, including the University of London, University of California at Los Angeles, and Brown University, among others. Additionally, the document lists new courses in English, German, French, and Economics, highlighting the expansion of the curriculum and the presence of distinguished visiting faculty.

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The image displays a page from the March 1931 edition of the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The primary article on this page discusses the Harvard Summer School, focusing on the upcoming summer session.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Historical First for Women:

    • For the first time in Harvard's history, women students will be allowed to stay in dormitories within Harvard Yard. Specifically, they will be housed in the Yard's Grays, Matthews, Weld, Holworthy, Straus, Lionel, and Moor halls, while male students will stay in Thayer and Weld Halls, as well as Claverly on Mt. Auburn Street.
  2. Recent Changes and Preparations:

    • In recent years, women students in the Summer School have stayed in the Freshman Dormitories. Adjustments are being made to prepare these buildings for women's occupancy during the upcoming summer.
  3. Dining and Social Arrangements:

    • Women will take their meals at the Harvard Union and have access to reading and recreation rooms there. Straus Hall’s common room and the rooms in Phillips Brooks House will be reserved for social uses by women.
  4. Summer School Session Dates and Faculty:

    • The Summer School will run from July 6 to August 15. The program includes 185 courses taught by a staff of 80 members from Harvard and 40 from other institutions.
  5. New Courses Offered:

    • Several new courses will be introduced, including:
      • "Primitive Arts" by Mr. W. B. Kéin of the Fogg Art Museum.
      • Courses from the Harvard Department of Anthropology such as "Geographical Influences in the Far East" by Dr. G. B. Cressey of Clark University.
      • A course by the Economics Department specifically for advanced students in social statistics.
      • Additional lectures by visiting professors from various universities, covering topics in English, history, economics, and more.
  6. Visiting Professors:

    • Visiting professors from other institutions will offer specialized courses, including:
      • Professor Leon J. Richardson from the University of California at Berkeley.
      • Professor William Linn Westermann from Columbia University.
      • Professor William E. Lunt from Haverford College.
      • Professor Edgar S. Furniss from Yale University.
      • Professor Harold Laski from the University of London.
      • Other professors from universities such as California at Los Angeles, Carnegie Institute of Technology, University of Illinois, University of Pennsylvania, and more.

This detailed summary provides an overview of the logistical arrangements and academic offerings of Harvard's Summer School in 1931.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 9, 1931. The article discusses the Harvard Summer School and the changes planned for the upcoming session.

Key points include:

  1. Accommodations for Women Students:

    • For the first time, women students will be allowed to room in the Yard, specifically in Grays, Matthews, Holworthy, Strauss, Lionel, and Mower.
    • The men will occupy Thayer and Weld, and Claverly on Mt. Auburn St.
    • These changes are necessary due to renovations in the Freshman Dormitories, which will prevent their use by Summer School students.
  2. Facilities for Women:

    • Women students will have access to the Harvard Union, where they can use the reading and recreation rooms, and will have reserved spaces in Straus Hall and rooms in the Phillips Brooks House for social activities.
  3. Course Offerings:

    • The Summer School runs from July 6 to August 15, with 185 courses available.
    • The courses are taught by a mix of Harvard faculty and professors from other institutions, totaling 80 from Harvard and 40 from other schools.
    • Among the new courses are "Primitive Arts" by Mr. W. B. Klein, "Geographical Influences in the Far East" by Dr. G. B. Cressy, and a course on statistical data for advanced students in social sciences.
    • Additional courses include a production by Assistant Professor F. C. Packard and a course on the teaching of history by Mr. H. E. Wilson.
  4. English Courses:

    • Visiting professors will offer courses such as "Shakespeare" by Professor Alwin Thaler, "Early English Drama" by Professor H. W. Herrington, and several courses on American literature by different professors.
  5. German and French Courses:

    • Courses in German and French will be offered by members of those departments, with an additional course on Victor Hugo by Professor Albert Schinz.
  6. Economics:

    • The economics department will offer courses by Professor M. K. McKay, including lectures on "Public Finance" and "Economics of Transportation" by Assistant Professor M. M. Roper.

The article highlights the expanded opportunities and facilities for women students and the diverse range of courses available during the summer session.

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The image shows a page from a printed publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated March 28, 1931. This page is numbered 792 and contains an article about the Harvard Summer School. The article details the upcoming session, noting that for the first time, women students will be housed in the Yard along with men in various halls such as Grays Matthews, Massachusetts, Hollis, Stoughton, Holworthy, Strauss, Lionel, and Mower. It mentions the recent changes made to accommodate women students. The Summer School will run from July 6 to August 15, and the curriculum includes 185 courses taught by around 80 Harvard faculty members and others from different institutions.

It also lists the new courses and visiting professors for that year. The article discusses specific courses in various disciplines, like anthropology, economics, English, drama, and poetry. Towards the margins, there is handwritten text noting "An Airplane View of Harvard Square and the College Yard," possibly indicating the nature of the accompanying illustration or content. The page features three punched holes on the left-hand side, suggesting it was part of a binder or similar compilation.

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The image shows a scanned page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 26, 1931. The page number at the top left corner is 792. The heading "HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL" is prominent, followed by text that provides information about the Harvard Summer School sessions, mentioning that women students, for the first time in its history, are going to stay, along with male students, in certain dormitories at Harvard University. It lists the names of buildings such as Straus, Massachusetts, Hollis, Stoughton, Holworthy, Storrow, Lionel, and Mower where accommodations will be provided. It also discusses the educational courses offered, faculty involved, and lectures by various professors on different subjects such as Anthropology, English, and History, as well as referencing works by distinguished individuals such as Shakespeare and Emerson.

The footer of the page mentions the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and provides the date as evidence of the document's official status and time of publication. The bulletin itself is an off-white color, and there are hole punch marks on the left side, suggesting the page was once part of a binder or collected booklet.

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The image shows a page titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" with the subheading "HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL." The article discusses the upcoming Harvard Summer School session and highlights that, for the first time in the university's history, women students will room in the Harvard Yard, while men will occupy other dormitories. It also mentions the accommodations for women and men, the summer session dates (July 6 to August 15), and the course offerings (185 courses total, with 130 counting for academic credit).

Several new courses and visiting professors are listed, covering various subjects such as Primitive Arts, Geographical Influences in the Far East, school subjects, English literature, German, French, and economics. Specific professors and their institutions are named for these courses.

At the top of the page, handwritten text reads: "An Airplane View of Harvard Square and the College Yard," and below that, "Harvard Alumni Bulletin March 26, 1931." The top right corner has a handwritten note, "Mar-17." The page itself is mounted on a larger sheet of paper with three punched holes on the left side.

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The image appears to be a page from a bulletin or newsletter, likely from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin published in March 1931. The page contains text and information about the Harvard Summer School, including details about the courses offered, visiting professors, and changes in dormitory arrangements for women students.

Here is a detailed description of the image:

  • The page has a beige or cream-colored background.
  • The top of the page has a heading that reads "Harvard Alumni Bulletin March 26, 1931."
  • Below the heading, there is a photograph of an aerial view of Harvard Square and the College Yard, likely taken from an airplane.
  • The main body of the page contains text in a serif font, organized into paragraphs and sections.
  • The first section discusses changes in dormitory arrangements for women students in the Harvard Summer School, stating that they will now be housed in the Yard while men will occupy Thayer and Weld.
  • The second section lists the visiting professors who will be teaching courses in the Summer School, including names like Professor Leon of London, Professor Alwin Thaier of the University of Tennessee, and Professor E. O. Sisson of Reed College.
  • The third section provides details about the courses offered, including topics like "The Age of Dryden," "Contemporary Literature in England and America," and "The English Novel since Dickens."
  • The fourth section mentions additional courses given by members of the Harvard Faculty and visiting professors, such as Professor M. K. McKay of Pittsburgh University and Professor Albert Schinzl of the University of Pennsylvania.
  • The page has a clean and organized layout, with the text and headings clearly visible against the beige background.

Overall, the image appears to be an informative page from a bulletin or newsletter, providing details about the Harvard Summer School, visiting professors, and course offerings for the 1931 summer session.