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The image is of a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 425. The content on the page includes various notes and announcements related to Harvard University.

Key points from the page include:

1. Harvard Seeks Support:

   • Harvard University seeks support and encouragement from its alumni, emphasizing that it receives no general funds and relies on its own efforts and drives.

2. The President and Fellows:

   • A meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College was held in Boston on December 14, 1931.
   • Several individuals were present, including President Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Smith, Lee, and Treasurer Storrow.
   • The Treasurer reported various financial gifts received by the university. Notable gifts include:
     • $178,889.58 from the estate of George Wigglesworth for the International Education Board.
     • $10,000 from the estate of Frank Rosak for the Carnegie Foundation.
     • $5,000 from Mr. Charles A. Stone for publications of the Peabody Museum.
     • $1,498 from sundry contributors for the Harvard Fund.
     • $1,435 from the Harvard Business School Alumni Association for the Graduate School of Business Administration.
     • $1,000 from Mr. Walter Grant for the Department of Neuropathology.
     • $500 from the Association of National Advertisers for the Department of Government.
     • $350 from Mr. Guy Cary for the purchase of books for the College Library.
     • $250 from the Harvard Club of Milwaukee for a scholarship.
     • $100 from Messrs. Lathrop Brown and Roland Gray for the gifts of $100 each.
     • $100 from Mr. Arthur A. Houghton for the purchase of books for the library of Lowell House.
     • $100 from an anonymous friend for the gift of $100.
     • $100 from Professor Alfred M. Tozzer for improvements in the Peabody Museum.
     • $100 from Messrs. Charles Jackson, George S. Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Jackson towards the George Schumann Jackson Fund.
     • $100 from Dr. Thomas Barbour for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.

3. Resignations:

   • The following resignations were received and accepted, to take effect January 1, 1932:
     • Carroll William Dodge as Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library.
     • Daniel Fraser Jones as Associate in Surgery.
   • John Charles Phillips was confirmed as a member of the Faculty of the Peabody Museum.

4. Another Meeting:

   • Another meeting was held in Boston on December 28, 1931, with the same individuals present.
   • The Treasurer reported additional gifts, including:
     • $10,000 from the estate of Arthur L. Carne, with the stipulation that the funds be used for students worthy and needful of assistance.
     • $5,000 from the estate of George Willard Van.
     • $1,181 from the estate of Caroline S. Freeman, added to the James Goldthwaite Freeman Fund.
   • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude for these gifts, particularly to the International Education Board and the Harvard Fund.

The page highlights the financial contributions made to Harvard University and the acknowledgment of these gifts by the President and Fellows. It also notes resignations and confirmations within the faculty.

The image contains a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 425. The content includes a section discussing the need for support and encouragement for the Herbarium, which relies on its own funding. It also details the minutes of meetings of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held in Boston on December 14, 1931, and December 28, 1931.

Key Points:

Support for the Herbarium

• The Herbarium requires external support and encouragement as it does not receive general funds.

President and Fellows Meetings

1. Meeting on December 14, 1931:

   • Receipts:
     • From the estate of George Wigglesworth: $25,000.
     • From the estate of Frank Russak: $90.46.
   • Gratitude:
     • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to several individuals and organizations for their generous gifts:
       • International Education Board: $175,389.70 for the Biological Laboratory.
       • Carnegie Foundation: $11,912.65 for retiring allowances.
       • Association of the Bar of the City of New York: $3,000.
       • Mr. Charles A. Stone: $1,000 for publications of the Peabody Museum.
       • Sundry contributors: $1,498 towards the Harvard Fund.
       • Harvard Business School Alumni Association: $1,435 and $25 towards the Alumni Loan Fund.
       • Mr. Arthur B. Poole: $25.
       • Dr. Walter B. Cannon: $1,000 for research in the Department of Physiology.
       • Dr. Walter B. Cannon: $1,250 for a scholarship.
       • Association of National Advertisers: $300 each for research in the Department of Government.
       • Outdoor Advertising Association of America: $250 each for research in the Department of Government.
       • Mr. Guy Cary: $100 for the purchase of books for the College Library.
       • Harvard Club of Milwaukee: $250 for a scholarship.
       • Mrs. Shephard Brooks: $200.
       • Messrs. Lathrop Brown and Roland Gray: $100 each.
       • Mr. Charles A. Coolidge: $50 for the purchase of books for the library of Lowell House.
       • An anonymous friend: $100 for beneficent aid in the College.
       • Professor Alfred M. Tozzer: $100 for improvements in the Peabody Museum.
       • Messrs. Charles Jackson, George S. Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Williams: $7,570 towards the George Schumann Jackson Fund.
       • Dr. Thomas Barbour: $4,425 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • Resignations:
     • Carroll William Dodge, as Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library, and Daniel Fiske Jones, as Associate in Surgery, took effect January 1, 1932.
   • Appointments:
     • John Charles Phillips was appointed as a member of the Faculty of the Peabody Museum.

2. Meeting on December 28, 1931:

   • Receipts:
     • From the estate of Arthur L. Cans: $10,000.
     • From the estate of George Willett Van Best: Securities valued at $165.
     • From the estate of Caroline S. Freeman: $13.10 added to the Laura Lucretia Case Fund, and $13.10 to the James Goldthwaite Freeman Fund.
   • Gratitude:
     • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude for various generous gifts, similar to the previous meeting.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated December 1931. The page details a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Herbarium Needs Support:

• The herbarium, a department of the university, is mentioned as needing support and encouragement, relying on its own funds rather than general university funds.

Meeting of the President and Fellows:

• The meeting was held on December 14, 1931, with President Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Smith, Lee, and Treasurer Shattuck in attendance.

Treasurer's Report:
The treasurer reported the following receipts and accepted gifts:

1. From the estate of George Wigglesworth: $25,000
2. From the estate of Frank Russak: $90.46

Voted Gratitude:
The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to several individuals and organizations for their generous gifts:

• International Education Board: $175,189.70 for the new Biological Laboratory
• Carnegie Foundation: $11,912.65 for retiring allowances
• Association of American Universities: $1,435 for the Peabody Museum
• Mr. Charles A. Stone: $3,000 for publications of the Peabody Museum
• Sundry Contributors: $1,498 towards the Harvard Business School
• Mr. Arthur B. Poole: $25 towards the Alumni Loan Fund
• Dr. Walter Graham Ladd: $1,250 for kidney functioning research
• The Harvard Club of Milwaukee: $250 for a scholarship
• Mrs. Shephed Brooks: $200
• Messrs. Lathrop Brown and Roland Gray: $100 each
• Mr. Charles A. Coolidge: $50 for the purchase of books for the library of Lowell House

Other Notable Gifts:

• To an anonymous friend: $100 for beneficiary aid
• To Professor Alfred M. Tozer: $180 for improvements in the Peabody Museum
• To Messrs. Charles Jackson, George S. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Williams: $57.50 towards the George Schünemann Jackson Fund
• To Dr. Thomas Barbour: $1,000 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology

Resignations:

• Carroll William Dodge: As Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library
• Daniel Fiske Jones: As Associate in Surgery

Appointment Confirmation:

• John Charles Phillips: As a member of the Faculty of the Peabody Museum

Second Meeting Report:

• Another meeting was held on December 28, 1931, with similar attendees and treasurer's report detailing additional receipts:
  • From the estate of Arthur L. Carns: $10,000
  • From the estate of George Willett Van Best: $165
  • From the estate of Caroline S. Freeman (Mrs. James G. Freeman): $13.10 added to the Laura Lucretia Case Fund and $13.10 to the James Goldthwaite Freeman Fund

This page essentially outlines significant financial contributions and acknowledgments made to Harvard University and its various departments and facilities.

The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The content on the page includes a section titled "Herbarium needs support and encouragement," discussing the financial challenges faced by the university's herbarium, which doesn't receive funding from general university sources and must seek its own support.

The main section, titled "THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS," details a meeting held on December 14, 1931, where several financial donations and gifts were acknowledged. Key points include:

1. Receipt of $25,000 from the estate of George Wigglesworth and $90.46 from the estate of Frank Russak.
2. Gratitude expressed to various individuals and organizations for their generous gifts, including the International Education Board, the Carnegie Foundation, and several alumni and friends of Harvard.
3. Specific mentions of donations for various purposes such as the construction of the new Biological Laboratory, the Graduate School of Business Administration, the Peabody Museum, and the Harvard Union.
4. Acceptance of resignations from Carroll William Dodge and Daniel Fiske Jones, and the confirmation of John Charles Phillips as a member of the Faculty of the Peabody Museum.

The page also lists additional gifts received, including securities and funds for the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Farlow Herbarium, and other institutions associated with Harvard. The total amount of securities received is noted as $165.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 425. It contains financial reports and acknowledgments of donations made to Harvard University, detailing contributions received and how they were allocated.

Key points include:

1. Herbarium Needs Support:

   • The text mentions that the Herbarium, a department of the university, does not receive general funds and needs financial support.

2. Meeting of the President and Fellows (December 14, 1931):

   • The Treasurer reported several donations that were gratefully accepted:

     • From the estate of George Wigglesworth: $32,500.
     • From the estate of Frank Russak: $98,446.

   • Votes of thanks were extended to the following donors for their generous gifts:

     • To the International Education Board for $178,189.70 towards the construction of a new Biological Laboratory.
     • To the Carnegie Foundation for a gift.
     • To the Carnegie Corporation of New York for $3,000 and to Mr. Charles A. Stone for $1,000 for publications at the Peabody Museum.
     • To sundry contributors for $1,493 towards the publication of the “Harvard Tercentenary Map of Cambridge.”
     • To members of the Harvard Business School Alumni Association for $1,443 and to Mr. Arthur B. Poole for $25 for the Alumni Loan Fund.
     • To Mr. William Bingham, 2nd, for $2,500 to establish the William Bingham, 2nd, Fund for research in Kidney Functioning.
     • To the Association of National Advertisers, Inc., and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc., for $100 each for the Graduate School of Business Administration.
     • To Dr. Thomas Barbour for $350 and Mr. Guy Cary for $100 towards the purchase of books for the College Library.
     • To the Harvard Club of Milwaukee for $428 towards the building fund.
     • To Mrs. Shepherd Brooks for $3,200, to Messrs. Lothrop Brown and Roland Gray for $100 each, and to Mr. Charles A. Coolidge for $50.

3. Resignations Accepted:

   • The resignations of Curator Charles William Dodge from the Farlow Herbarium and Library and Associate Daniel Fiske Jones were accepted, effective January 1, 1932.

4. Appointment Confirmation:

   • The appointment of John Charles Phillips as a member of the Faculty of the Peabody Museum was confirmed.

5. Meeting of the President and Fellows (December 28, 1931):

   • The Treasurer reported more donations:

     • From the estate of Arthur L. Carns: $10,600.
     • From the estate of George Willett Van Nest: securities valued at $1,665.
     • From the estate of Caroline S. Freeman: $13,10 to be added to the Laura Lucretia Case Fund and $13,10 to the James Goldthwaite Freeman Fund.

   • A vote of thanks was expressed to the International Education Board for a gift of $44,169 towards unspecified projects.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 425. It contains a report from meetings of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, detailing various gifts received and the gratitude expressed to donors. Here is a detailed summary:

Herbarium Needs Support

The text begins by mentioning the need for support and encouragement for the Herbarium, a department that relies on private funds and donations to sustain its operations.

Meeting of December 14, 1931

The first meeting mentioned is held on December 14, 1931, with President Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Smith, and Lee, and Treasurer Shattuck in attendance.

Gifts Received and Gratitude

The Treasurer reported several gifts and bequests, which were gratefully accepted:

1. From the estate of George Wigglesworth: $25,000
2. From the estate of Frank Russak: $904.6

The President and Fellows voted to express gratitude to several individuals and organizations for their generous gifts:

1. International Education Board: $175,359.70 towards the construction of the new Biological Laboratory.
2. Carnegie Foundation: $11,512.65 for retiring allowances.
3. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Perkins: $3,000 for the Peabody Museum.
4. Mr. Charles A. Stone: $3,000 for publications of the Peabody Museum.
5. Sundry contributors: $1,498 towards the Harvard Fund.
6. Harvard Business School Alumni Association: $1,435 towards the Alumni Loan Fund of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
7. Dr. Arthur B. Poole: $25 towards the Alumni Loan Fund.
8. Dr. Myron Walter Greene Ladd: $1,250 for kidney functioning in the Department of Neuropathology.
9. Association of National Advertisers, Inc.: $500 for research in the Department of Government.
10. Outdoor Advertising Association of America: $500 for research in the Department of Government.
11. Mr. Guy Cary: $100 for the purchase of books for the College Library.
12. Harvard Club of Milwaukee: $250 towards a scholarship.
13. Mrs. Shepherd Brooks: $200 for the Peabody Museum.
14. Messrs. Lathrop Brown and Roland Gray: $100 each for the Peabody Museum.
15. Mr. Charles A. Coolidge: $50 for the Peabody Museum.
16. Anonymous friend: $100 for beneficent aid in the College.
17. Professor Alfred M. Tozzer: $180 for improvements in the Peabody Museum.
18. Messrs. Charles Jackson, George S. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Williams: $57.50 towards the George Schumann Jackson Fund.
19. Dr. Thomas Barbour: $1,200 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.

Resignations

The following resignations were received and accepted, effective January 1, 1932:

• Carroll William Dodge: As Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library.
• Daniel Fiske Jones: As Associate in Surgery.

Appointment Confirmation

The President and Fellows voted to confirm the appointment of John Charles Phillips as a member of the Faculty of the Peabody Museum.

Meeting of December 28, 1931

Another meeting was held on December 28, 1931, with President Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Smith, Lee, and Clark, and Treasurer Shattuck in attendance.

Additional Gifts Received

The Treasurer reported further gifts:

1. From the estate of Arthur L. Carns: $30,000, with the income to be used to assist one or more students.
2. From the estate of George Willett Van Nest: Securities valued at $165.
3. From the estate of Caroline S. Freeman (Mrs. James G. Freeman): $13.10 to be added to the Laura Lucretia Case Fund and $13.10 to be added to the James Goldthwaite Freeman Fund.

The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to the International Education Board for a gift of $36,389 towards the construction of the new Biological Laboratory.

This image displays a two-page spread of the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The text includes a variety of sections such as acknowledgments of gifts and donations, reports of meetings, and other administrative notes pertinent to Harvard University and its associated alumni. There are mentions of monetary contributions for various purposes including retirement allowances, funding for the construction of the new Biological Laboratory, and gifts for the acquisition of books. Specific names and amounts are listed, as well as certain estates that provided funds. There are also notes about appointments, resignations, and meetings involving university personnel.

The image is of a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 425. The content includes detailed reports and acknowledgments of financial gifts and contributions made to Harvard University from various estates, individuals, and organizations. It mentions support for libraries, scholarships, museums, research, and other academic and infrastructural developments at the university.

There is a notable section under "The President and Fellows" that includes records from specific meetings held on December 14 and December 28, 1931, listing the presence of Harvard officials and the financial updates given by the Treasurer. Contributions from the estates of George Wigglesworth, Frank Russak, Arthur L. Carns, and several others are acknowledged, with specific amounts and designated purposes for each gift.

Additionally, the page highlights financial support from business school alumni, various associations, and foundations for specific needs such as kidney research, retiring allowances, and publication funds.

The image shows an open book, which appears to be a bulletin or newsletter, specifically the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The pages are filled with text, which includes financial reports, acknowledgments of donations, and meeting summaries. The text is organized into paragraphs, with headings such as "The President and Fellows" and "The Treasurer." The document appears to be from the early 20th century, based on the language and formatting.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, a publication that likely contains news, updates, and information relevant to Harvard University alumni. The page is open, revealing two columns of text. The left column is titled "The President and Fellows," while the right column has no specific title but appears to continue the content from the left column.

The left column starts with a discussion about the need for support and encouragement for the Herbarium, a department within the University that receives little to no funding from general funds and "drives." It emphasizes the importance of the Herbarium justifying and seeking its own support.

The column then transitions to a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, where various gifts and donations are acknowledged. These gifts range from financial contributions to the purchase of books for the library, to donations for specific departments and funds within the University. Notable recipients of these gifts include the International Education Board, the Carnegie Foundation, the Peabody Museum, and various alumni associations.

The right column continues the list of gifts and donations, highlighting contributions from individuals and estates. It also mentions resignations and appointments within the University, such as the resignation of Carroll William Dodge as Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library, and the appointment of John Charles Phillips as a member of the Faculty of the Peabody Museum.

The page concludes with expressions of gratitude from the President and Fellows to the individuals and entities that have made these generous gifts. The overall tone of the page is formal and informative, aimed at keeping alumni updated on the financial and administrative activities of the University.