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The image shows a newspaper clipping from March 9, 1932, detailing a series of nine educational conferences scheduled to take place at Harvard University. The conferences are designed for teachers and school officials and cover various subjects including English, Secondary Education, Mathematics, and Social Sciences.

Key details include:

1. Event Dates and Location: The conferences begin on Friday, March 11, 1932, and continue through the following Friday, March 18. They will be held in the large lecture hall of Sever Hall at Harvard Yard.

2. Speakers and Topics:

   • Friday, March 11: Professor Paul H. Nystrom will speak on "Present Governmental Planning and Present Economic Conditions."
   • Saturday, March 12: Dr. Clarence H. Carlton will discuss "Relative Values of the Social Sciences."
   • Monday, March 14: Professor F. J. Nichols will speak on "The Teaching of English."

3. Conference Subjects:

   • Teaching of English: Co-operated with the New England Association of Teachers of English.
   • Secondary Education: Focus on educational administration.
   • Teaching of Mathematics: Discussions on mathematical education.
   • Superintendents of Schools: Topics relevant to school administrators.
   • Teaching of History and Government: Historical and governmental education.
   • Teaching of Social Sciences: Social science education.

4. Invitations and Participants:

   • Invitations were sent to school committees, teachers, and superintendents from the metropolitan area outside of Boston and the broader New England region.
   • Miss Ruby Naser, president of the Teachers' Association, will serve as chairman.

5. English Conference Details:

   • Begins at 4 PM on Friday, March 11.
   • Presided over by Professor John J. Daly.
   • Includes a dinner and discussion on the spelling reform at the Commander Hotel.
   • Speakers include Professor Charles Swain Thomas and Professor Albert S. Cook.

6. Commercial Education Conference:

   • Held on Friday evening, March 18.
   • Focuses on progress in commercial education based on a local survey.

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the scheduled conferences, highlighting the importance of educational discussions and improvements in various academic fields.

The image is a newspaper clipping dated March 9, 1932, announcing a series of nine conferences on educational problems. The conferences are organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and will run from Friday, March 18, to the following Friday.

The conferences are divided into several sections:

1. Teaching of Secondary Education
2. Teaching of Mathematics
3. Supervision of Elementary Schools
4. Teaching of Instrumental Music in Schools
5. Teaching of Commercial Education
6. Supervision of English
7. Teaching of English
8. Public Schools and Local Government
9. Superintendents of Schools

Key details of the conferences include:

• Each conference will begin at four o'clock on the Friday and continue through the following week.
• The first conference, "The Supervision of English," is chaired by Charles Swain, who is a professor at Harvard.
• The conference will include an informal dinner on March 18.
• The schedule for the conferences on March 18 includes various speakers and topics, including one on "The Public Schools and Local Government," with Paul H. Hanus and Dr. Clarence H. Arrington as speakers.
• The second conference on March 18 will be held at the Museum on Quincy Street, with the Boston Commercial Directors' Club in attendance.
• Lawrence Davis of Boston University will give a brief talk on the aims of the Institute.
• The conference on March 18, titled "Superintendents of Schools," will be chaired by Miss Ruby Nason.

The clipping provides details about the speakers, the locations, and the specific topics of each conference, indicating a structured and comprehensive educational event.

Nine Conferences on Educational Problems

To Begin at Harvard on Friday and Continue a Week

NINE conferences on educational problems, annually conducted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education for teachers and school officers, will begin at Harvard on Friday, March 18, and continue through Friday, March 25. The conferences will be open to both men and women. The subjects of the conferences will be: Teaching, Supervision, Training and Placement, Teaching of Mathematics, Teaching of Modern Languages, Teaching of English, Teaching of Science, Teaching of Social Studies, and Teaching of Music in Schools.

The first conference, that with teachers of English, held with the cooperation of the New England Association of Teachers of English, will begin at four on Friday, March 18, in Sever Hall. Professor John S. Shea of Boston University will preside. The subject of the conference will be "The Supervision of English." The speakers will be Professor Charles Swain Thomas of Harvard, who will take as his subject "The Supervision of English in the Secondary School," and Professor Edward W. Bull, of the Atlantic Monthly Company, who will speak on "The Place of English in the Modern World."

The conference with school superintendents will be held on Friday evening, March 18, in Sever Hall 23, Harvard Yard, at eight. The subject will be "The Public Schools and the Depression." Professor Paul H. Douglas, of the University of Chicago, will preside. Dr. Clarence H. Faust, of the University of Washington, will speak on "The Public Schools and the Depression."

The conference with school principals will be held on Saturday, March 19, at ten, in Sever Hall. The subject will be "The Public Schools and the Depression." Professor Paul H. Douglas, of the University of Chicago, will preside. Dr. Clarence H. Faust, of the University of Washington, will speak on "The Public Schools and the Depression."

The conference with school principals will be held on Saturday, March 19, at ten, in Sever Hall. The subject will be "The Public Schools and the Depression." Professor Paul H. Douglas, of the University of Chicago, will preside. Dr. Clarence H. Faust, of the University of Washington, will speak on "The Public Schools and the Depression."

The conference with school principals will be held on Saturday, March 19, at ten, in Sever Hall. The subject will be "The Public Schools and the Depression." Professor Paul H. Douglas, of the University of Chicago, will preside. Dr. Clarence H. Faust, of the University of Washington, will speak on "The Public Schools and the Depression."

The conference with school principals will be held on Saturday, March 19, at ten, in Sever Hall. The subject will be "The Public Schools and the Depression." Professor Paul H. Douglas, of the University of Chicago, will preside. Dr. Clarence H. Faust, of the University of Washington, will speak on "The Public Schools and the Depression."

March 9, 1932

The image is a news article from March 9, 1932, detailing plans for nine educational conferences that will begin at Harvard University later that week. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Title:
Nine Conferences on Educational Problems

Subtitle:
To Begin at Harvard on Friday and Continue a Week

Main Content:
Nine conferences on educational issues, organized annually by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will commence on Friday, March 18. These conferences will span a week and are open to both men and women.

The topics and speakers for the conferences include:

1. Teaching of English in Secondary Education:

   • Date: Friday, March 18
   • Presiding Officer: Professor John J. Mahoney from Boston University
   • Topic: "The Supervision of English"
   • Speakers:
     • Edwin C. H. Thomas of Harvard
     • Edward W. Dolch, Atlantic Monthly Company
     • Henry W. Holmes, Harvard Graduate School of Education
     • Robert S. Hilker, Harvard
     • Myles P. Botkins, Boston public schools

2. Teaching of Mathematics:

   • Date: Conference to be held on a large lecture hall on the same day
   • Topic: Discussion on various aspects of mathematics education

3. Commercial Education:

   • Date: Friday evening, March 18
   • Presiding Officer: Dr. Frank W. Wright, Principal of the High School of Commerce in Boston
   • Topic: "Commercial Education in the Public School System"
   • Speakers:
     • Dr. Clarence H. Dempsey, Director of Commercial Education in Arlington
     • Others to discuss the relative values in public school systems

4. Junior High School Conference:

   • Date: Saturday, March 19
   • Presiding Officer: Dr. Walter F. Downey, Director of the Boston Public Schools
   • Topic: "Commercial Education and the Junior High School"

5. Teaching of Foreign Languages:

   • Presiding Officer: Professor Algernon Coleman from the University of Chicago
   • Topic: To be specified

6. Superintendents of Schools Conference:

   • Date: Monday, March 21
   • Presiding Officer: Payson Smith, Commissioner of Education
   • Topic: "The Supervision of Schools"

7. Teaching of Social Studies:

   • Presiding Officer: Professor Edgar Dawson from Hunter College
   • Topic: "Social Studies"

8. Conference with School Committees and Superintendents:

   • Date: Friday evening, March 18
   • Speakers: Various, including the president of the Boston City Club

Additionally, there will be a dinner at the Harvard Club on Friday evening, featuring an informal talk by Commander Byrd.

The conference series will cover a broad range of topics, including:

• The supervision of English
• Mathematics teaching
• Commercial education
• Junior high school education
• Teaching of foreign languages
• Supervision of schools
• Social studies
• Various other issues pertinent to school administration and teaching

The article also mentions that the New England Association of Teachers of English is cooperating in organizing the conference on English. The event will conclude with a report on the progress of a survey conducted by the committee.

The image is a newspaper clipping from March 9, 1932, detailing a series of nine conferences on educational problems to be held at Harvard Graduate School of Education. These conferences are scheduled to begin on Friday, March 18, and continue through the following week.

The conferences will cover various topics related to educational issues, including:

1. Teaching of Secondary Education
2. Teaching of Mathematics
3. Teaching of Instrumental Music in Schools
4. Teaching of English
5. Training and Placement of Teachers
6. Superintendents of Schools

Each conference will start at 8:00 PM in Sever Hall 23, Harvard Yard, except for the first one, which is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.

The first conference on Friday, March 18, will focus on "The Supervision of English," with Charles Swain Thomas of Harvard University as the presiding officer. The conference will feature an address by Edward W. Kemble, followed by an informal dinner at the Harvard Club of Boston.

The second conference on Saturday, March 19, will be on "The Teaching of Mathematics," with Professor George D. Birkhoff presiding. The third conference on Sunday, March 20, will cover "The Teaching of Instrumental Music in Schools," with George W. Chadwick presiding.

The following conferences will be held on March 21, 22, and 23, focusing on various topics such as "Training and Placement of Teachers" and "Superintendents of Schools."

The clipping also mentions that the conferences are open to both men and women and are intended for teachers and school officers. The meetings are organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and are scheduled to be held in Sever Hall 23, Harvard Yard. The clipping also provides brief details about the speakers and their affiliations.

The image is a newspaper clipping from March 9, 1932, detailing a series of nine conferences on educational problems to be held at Harvard University. The conferences are organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and are aimed at teachers and school officers.

Key points from the article include:

1. Duration and Frequency:

   • The conferences will run annually.
   • This specific series will begin on Friday, March 18, and continue through the following week.

2. Conference Topics:

   • The topics cover various aspects of education such as:
     • The Supervision of English
     • The Teaching of Mathematics
     • The Teaching of Instrumental Music in Schools
     • Teaching Commercial Subjects
     • Teaching in Secondary Schools
     • Training and Placement of Teachers
     • The Teaching of History
     • The Teaching of English in the Public Schools
     • The Public Schools of Boston

3. Venue and Schedule:

   • The conferences will be held in various locations on the Harvard campus, including Sever Hall, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Harvard Teachers' Club.
   • Specific events are scheduled for different dates and times throughout the week, with a notable conference on "The Public Schools of Boston" to be held on March 18 at Sever Hall, starting at 8:00 PM.

4. Speakers and Presidents:

   • Notable speakers include Charles Swain Thomas of Harvard, who will discuss the supervision of English.
   • Other speakers include Edward W. Blodgett, Prof. Robert S. Hillyer, and Dr. Clarence H. Arrington.
   • The conference on "The Teaching of English in the Public Schools" will be chaired by Lawrence Davis, President of Boston University.

5. Additional Information:

   • The first conference on "The Supervision of English" will be held at the Museum of Fine Arts.
   • The schedule also includes an informal dinner and other events to facilitate networking and discussion among attendees.

6. Audience:

   • The conferences are open to educators and those interested in educational problems.

7. Location Details:

   • Specific locations such as Sever Hall, Harvard Yard, and Quincy Street are mentioned for different conference events.

The clipping provides a detailed schedule and context for these educational conferences, highlighting the key themes and speakers involved.

The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Nine Conferences on Educational Problems." The clipping is an article dated March 9, 1932, discussing a series of nine conferences on educational issues organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. These conferences are planned to begin on Friday, March 18, and continue for a week.

The article mentions that the conferences will be open to both men and women and will focus on subjects in teaching, secondary education, selection, training and placement of teachers, teaching of mathematics, conferences with school committees and superintendents of schools, teachers of French, instrumental music in schools, and teaching the social sciences and commercial education.

It highlights that the first conference will address the teaching of English and will be directed by Prof. Charles Swain Thomas of Harvard. The attendees will include various educators and experts, and the conferences will include informal dinners and reports on educational studies. Other notable topics and speakers mentioned include local government leaders discussing the public schools and practical educational issues. The article aims to inform interested educators and the public about the upcoming conference events and their intended educational focus.

The image displays an old document or newspaper clipping that is pasted onto a larger, slightly discolored sheet of paper. The document is titled "Nine Conferences on Educational Problems" and discusses conferences beginning at Harvard University, which are to be focused on various educational issues. The narrative describes the schedules, topics, and some of the speakers engaged in these conferences.

Notable is a handwritten note at the bottom of the larger sheet which reads "March 9 1932," presumably indicating either the date of the document itself or the date when the clipping was recorded or filed. The text of the clipping is fairly dense, consisting of three columns, and it is organized in the traditional newspaper style, with a mix of bold and regular fonts used for headings and body text. The paper of the clipping appears aged and slightly yellowed, further suggesting the historical nature of the document.

The image shows a newspaper clipping that is glued or taped onto a larger sheet of paper. The clipping is titled "Nine Conferences on Educational Problems," with a subtitle that states the conferences will "To Begin at Harvard on Friday and Continue a Week." The article describes a series of nine conferences on educational problems, organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The conferences are set to begin on Friday and include the attendance of educators, administrators, and various experts from different fields. Topics such as local government expenditures, teaching arithmetic in schools, and commercial education will be discussed. Additionally, the clipping is dated "March 9, 1932" handwritten in ink at the bottom left of the larger sheet. The clipping appears to be in decent condition, with typical signs of aging, such as slight yellowing and some bends or creases.

The image shows a scanned page of a document titled "Nine Conferences on Educational Problems", dated March 9, 1932. The document appears to be a formal announcement or flyer detailing a series of educational conferences being held at Harvard University. Here is a detailed description of the image:

Header:

• The title at the top reads: "Nine Conferences on Educational Problems".
• Below the title, a subheading states: "To Begin at Harvard on Friday and Continue a Week".

Main Body:

The text outlines the details of the conferences, which are organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Key points include:

1. Purpose and Scope:

   • The conferences address educational problems and are conducted annually.
   • They are open to both men and women and will take place over a week, starting on Friday, March 18, 1932.
   • The conferences will be held at the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street.

2. Schedule and Topics:

   • The first conference will begin on Friday, March 18, at 8:00 PM in Sever Hall 23, Harvard Yard.
   • The subject of the first conference will be "The Public Schools and the Economic Crisis", with Prof. Paul H. Hanus, the Division of Government at Harvard, presiding.
   • Other speakers and topics are listed, including:
     • Dr. G. C. S. Benson, who will speak on "Local Governmental Expenditures and Present Economic Conditions".
     • Dr. Clarence H. Benson, who will speak on "Relative Values in the Public School System".
     • Dr. Lawrence Davis, who will speak on "The Supervision of English".
     • Prof. Edward W. Camp, who will speak on "The Atlantic Monthly Company".
     • Prof. Robert S. Hillyer, who will speak on "Devil's Day" and other essays.
   • The conferences will cover a range of subjects, including:
     • Teaching of English, Secondary Education, Selection, Training of Mathematics Teachers, Instrumental Music, Teachers of French, Instrumental Schools, Commercial Education, Superintendents of Schools, Superintendents of English, Secondary Education, and more.

3. Additional Details:

   • The conferences are open to teachers, school officers, and the general public.
   • The Commercial Directors' Club of Boston will hold its monthly meeting as part of the conferences, with Miss Ruby Nieson, president of the club, serving as chairman.
   • The American Institute for Secretaries will also participate, with Dean T. Lawrence Davis of Boston University presiding.
   • A Boston Teachers' Association meeting will be held on Friday evening, March 18, in Sever Hall 23.
   • The Boston Commercial Education Committee will make a report of progress based on a local survey.

Footer:

• The document is dated March 9, 1932, handwritten at the bottom left corner.

Visual Characteristics:

• The document is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is a historical artifact.
• The text is typed in a formal, serif font typical of early 20th-century printing.
• There are some faint markings or creases on the paper, indicating it may have been folded or handled over time.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as an official announcement for a series of educational conferences aimed at addressing contemporary issues in education, particularly in the context of the economic crisis of the early 1930s. It highlights the collaborative nature of the events, involving various educational institutions, professionals, and organizations. The detailed schedule and speaker lineup suggest a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to educational problems.