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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image depicts two pages from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The left page is numbered 734, and the right page is numbered 735. The content on these pages appears to be a list of awards and grants given to various individuals, along with brief descriptions of the recipients and their intended use of the funds.

Left Page (734):

The page lists several awards, specifically the Milton and Clark Awards, totaling $37,000, which were made possible by the bequest of the late Samuel H. Clark. The awards are given to support research, study, and travel for the academic year 1932-33 and the summer of 1933. Some key points include:

  • William C. Abbott (History) for a history of the Pacific.
  • Charles B. Bealley (Associate Professor of Education) for a study of the educational system of the U.S.S.R.
  • Robert H. Bellinger (Mathematics) for research on the geometry of dynamics.
  • Edwin F. Brooks (Professor of Meteorology) for the study of the climate of the Blue Hill Observatory.
  • John E. Burchard (Architecture) for a study of the housing problem in the United States.
  • Walter P. Clark (Associate Professor of Zoology) for the study of the fauna of the Puget Sound region.

Right Page (735):

This page continues listing the awards, detailing the recipients and their projects. Some notable entries include:

  • Arthur O. Lovejoy (Philosophy) for the completion of his work on the history of the prefix "anti-."
  • Arthur M. Hunter (Professor of Organic Chemistry) for research on the synthesis of complex organic compounds.
  • James H. Woods (Instructor in Fine Arts) for the study of Italian art of the 17th century.
  • David M. Robinson (Professor of Greek) for the excavation of the Greek city of Philus.
  • Harold D. Lasswell (Assistant Professor of Political Science and Economics) for a study of legal education.

The text is presented in a formal, typed format, with names, departments, and purposes for the grants clearly delineated. The overall tone suggests a scholarly and academic focus, highlighting the importance of research and education within the Harvard community.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 734 from section 7.34 and page 735 from section 735. The page contains a list of awards and grants, the Milton and Clark Awards, given to various Harvard University faculty members in the academic year 1932-33.

Here are some key points from the text:

  1. Arthur Burckhardt and Clark L. Kibbe were awarded to prepare catalogs for the Fine Arts and Curator of the Museum, respectively.

  2. Charles C. Abbott, Francis LeHiggins, and the preparation of a Particular History of the Reign of Charles II by William Bancroft.

  3. Edward Beaty was granted to extend his study of the Australian continent.

  4. William M. Carpenter received funds for a study of marine fauna.

  5. Charles F. Brooks was awarded to extend his research on meteorology and the Blue Hill Observatory.

  6. Henry A. Cox was granted to assist with the study of Greek and Latin texts on epilepsy.

  7. Joseph A. Cusman was granted to study micro-embryology and to compare Cretaceous Foraminifera.

  8. Arnold T. Davison received funds to continue his work on the history of music.

  9. Walter F. Dearborn was awarded to complete a stereoscopic optometer.

  10. Edwin F. Evans was granted to prepare a glossary of Medieval history.

  11. Eugene G. FitzGerald received funds for a study of Greek and Latin literature.

  12. Henry L. Fernald was awarded to assist in the preparation of a book on the "Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America."

  13. Henry A. Gants was granted to study the history of astronomy.

  14. Russell Gibson received funds for regional geology and glaciology studies.

  15. Edward F. Gay was awarded to complete a volume on the Industrial Revolution.

  16. Joseph A. Cushman was granted to assist in comparative micro-embryology.

  17. Edward C. Kendall was awarded to investigate the history of the British trade in Canada.

  18. Oliver F. Kellogg received funds for a handbook on mathematics.

  19. A. Kirwan Lake was given funds for a study in ecclesiastical history.

  20. Wilbur K. Jordan was granted to study the development of religious toleration in England.

  21. Walter P. Blake was awarded to assist in photographic work on Samaria.

  22. Don Lee received funds to study the elastic constants of rocks.

  23. André Morize was awarded to prepare a bibliography of French literature.

  24. Marston Morse was granted to study mathematical variations.

  25. K. B. Perry was awarded to record the work of William James.

  26. S. B. Piffner received funds for a study of the origins of the English language.

  27. Carroll C. Prentice was given funds for psychological studies.

  28. Edwin G. Boring was awarded to study psycho-physiology.

  29. Oscar K. Rice was granted to conduct experiments in chemistry.

The grants and awards aim to support research, fieldwork, and publication projects across various disciplines at Harvard University.

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The image contains two pages from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically pages 734 and 735. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Page 734:

Budget of the Athletic Association

  • The text discusses the budgeting for the Athletic Association, noting that while the budget is uncertain, there are predictions for necessary expenses.
  • It mentions that some departments might need to expand while others will have to curtail or postpone activities to balance the budget.
  • The total operating expenses of the University for the year 1930-31 are expected to be around $5,000,000, and the deficit for 1932-33 will not exceed $25,000.

The Milton-Seven Awards

  • The page lists several individuals who have received the Milton-Seven awards, amounting to more than $25,000.
  • The awards are used to fund various academic projects and research:
    • Arthur Buchwald: To prepare a catalog of German drawings and paintings.
    • Charles F. Brooks: To extend the study of meteorology and the Blue Hill Observatory.
    • Edward C. Jefferson: To aid in the preparation of a history of the reign of Charles II.
    • Charles C. Abbott and Francis Lee Higgins: To prepare a comprehensive history of the reign of Charles II.
    • M. Carpenter: To study entomology and collect Carboniferous and Permian insects.
    • Charles R. Van Hise: To study the glacial geology of Wisconsin.
    • L. Clark: To prepare a comprehensive history of the Australian continent.
    • William C. Bullard: To study the history of Greek and Latin treatises on epilepsy.
    • Charles F. Brooks: To continue his study of the atmospheric changes.
    • Charles F. Brooks and Walter F. Dearborn: To study the solar eclipse of August 31, 1932.

Page 735:

The Milton-Seven Awards (continued)

  • Additional individuals and their projects:
    • Joseph A. Cushman: To study the micro-paleontology of the Cretaceous Foraminifera.
    • Arthur T. Davison: To prepare a dictionary of choral music.
    • Oliver F. Kellogg: To write a handbook of mathematics.
    • Kingsley Davis: To study the history of the English Reformation.
    • Wilbur K. Jordan: To study the development of religious toleration in England.
    • L. Don Lee: To study the elastic constants of rocks.
    • André Morize: To prepare a bibliography of modern French literature.
    • Marston Morse: To prepare a series of lectures on calculus of variations.
    • Kingsley B. Perry: To study the development of the tempera-regulating mechanism in birds.
    • Robert H. Pfeiffer: To study the history of the University of Paris.
    • Carroll C. Pratt: To study the psychology and physiology of sound.
    • Edgar K. Rice: To study the technical assistance for his experiments.
    • George B. Pierce: To study the nature of the development of the temperature-regulating mechanism in mammals.

This summary captures the main points of the bulletin pages, detailing the awards and their intended uses for various academic projects and research.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically featuring the Milton and Clark Awards section. This section lists the recipients of the awards for the academic years 1932-33 and 1933-34, detailing the amounts awarded and the purposes for which the funds were granted. Here is a detailed summary of the information:

Milton and Clark Awards (1932-33):

  • Total awards: $52,000.
  • The funds were used to support members of the Harvard teaching staff in their research and scholarly activities during the academic years 1932-33 and 1933-34.

Awards for 1932-33:

  1. Arthur Buckland (Assistant Professor of Germanic Languages): To prepare a critical edition of German drawings and paintings.
  2. Charles M. Carpenter (Associate in Entomology): To enable him to collect insects in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
  3. Charles F. Brooks (Professor of Meteorology): To continue his studies on the climatology of North America.
  4. Francis Lee Utley (Professor of English): To prepare a new edition of "The Parliaments of Charles II."
  5. Edwin F. Gay (Professor of Economic History): To enable him to study the history of the Australian continent by examining marine fauna.
  6. Charles F. Brooks (Professor of Meteorology): To enable him to extend his study of the climatology of North America.
  7. Charles H. Cogswell (Professor of Mathematics): To enable him to complete his measurements of high-pressure zones.
  8. Joseph Cushman (Lecturer on Micropaleontology): To assist him in his comparative studies of Cretaceous Foraminifera.
  9. Arnold T. Davies (Professor of Music): To enable him to complete a dictionary of music.
  10. Walter F. Dearborn (Professor of Education): To enable him to continue his work on the excavation of Samaria.
  11. Russell Gibson (Instructor in Geology): To enable him to complete his geological investigations in Arizona.
  12. Edwin F. Gay (Professor of Economic History): To enable him to prepare a volume on the Industrial Revolution.
  13. Charles H. Cogswell (Professor of Mathematics): To enable him to complete his work on the history of Greek and Latin treatises.
  14. Allan Evans (Instructor in History): To enable him to prepare a glossary of Medieval Latin.
  15. William K. Jordan (Instructor in History): To enable him to study the development of religious toleration in England.
  16. Ernest J. Opik (Lecturer on Astronomy): To enable him to continue his investigations of the atmospheres of planets.
  17. Charles H. Cogswell (Professor of Mathematics): To enable him to complete his work on the history of Greek and Latin treatises.
  18. William K. Jordan (Instructor in History): To enable him to study the development of religious toleration in England.
  19. Edwin F. Gay (Professor of Economic History): To enable him to prepare a volume on the Industrial Revolution.
  20. Joseph Cushman (Lecturer on Micropaleontology): To assist him in his comparative studies of Cretaceous Foraminifera.
  21. Arthur Buckland (Assistant Professor of Germanic Languages): To prepare a critical edition of German drawings and paintings.
  22. Charles F. Brooks (Professor of Meteorology): To enable him to extend his study of the climatology of North America.
  23. Walter F. Dearborn (Professor of Education): To enable him to continue his work on the excavation of Samaria.

Awards for 1933-34:

  • The funds were allocated to the following recipients for various scholarly projects, including geological investigations, studies on the history of the English Reformation, and research on the history of the Papacy.

Recipients for 1933-34 include:

  1. John L. Fernald (Professor of Botany): To enable him to complete a flora of the Pacific Coast.
  2. Edwin F. Gay (Professor of Economic History): To enable him to prepare a volume on the Industrial Revolution.
  3. Joseph Cushman (Lecturer on Micropaleontology): To assist him in his comparative studies of Cretaceous Foraminifera.
  4. Charles H. Cogswell (Professor of Mathematics): To enable him to complete his work on the history of Greek and Latin treatises.
  5. William K. Jordan (Instructor in History): To enable him to study the development of religious toleration in England.
  6. Ernest J. Opik (Lecturer on Astronomy): To enable him to continue his investigations of the atmospheres of planets.
  7. Charles H. Cogswell (Professor of Mathematics): To enable him to complete his work on the history of Greek and Latin treatises.
  8. William K. Jordan (Instructor in History): To enable him to study the development of religious toleration in England.
  9. Edwin F. Gay (Professor of Economic History): To enable him to prepare a volume on the Industrial Revolution.
  10. Joseph Cushman (Lecturer on Micropaleontology): To assist him in his comparative studies of Cretaceous Foraminifera.
  11. Allan Evans (Instructor in History): To enable him to prepare a glossary of Medieval Latin.
  12. Russell Gibson (Instructor in Geology): To enable him to complete his geological investigations in Arizona.

The awards were intended to support a variety of research projects, including geological studies, historical research, and literary studies, among others.

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The image shows two pages from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically pages 734 and 735. The content primarily discusses financial constraints affecting the university and lists the recipients of the Milton and Clark Awards for the academic year 1932-33.

Left Page (Page 734):

Budget Concerns:

  • The text discusses the budget of the Athletic Association, suggesting that making predictions is challenging due to uncertainties. It mentions the need to curtail or postpone activities in some departments to avoid deficits.
  • There is an emphasis on the necessity to cut operating expenses of the University to meet a budget that will not exceed $4,000,000 for salaries and wages. Some departments will face the need to reduce expenses, potentially leading to deficits.

Milton and Clark Awards:

  • The Milton Fund awards, amounting to $52,000, have been allocated to various faculty members to support their research and teaching efforts.
  • The recipients of the awards and their respective projects include:
    • Arthur Burkhard: Preparation of a critical edition of Hans Sachs’ works.
    • Henry B. Chase: Study of high-speed steel.
    • Perry W. Bridgman: Investigation of properties of matter under high pressure.
    • Charles F. Brooks: Meteorology and climatology studies.
    • Others include Edmunds M. Day, John C. Gray, Frederick L. Hisaw, among others, focusing on a variety of fields such as anthropology, entomology, history, and more.

Right Page (Page 735):

Continuation of Milton and Clark Awards:

  • The list of awardees continues with details on their projects:
    • Allan Evans: Preparing a glossary of Medieval Latin.
    • Merritt L. Fernald: Botanical studies in the Gaspe Peninsula.
    • William L. Langer: Study of diplomacy and history.
    • Edward A. Whitney: Investigation of the relations between certain private interests and governmental departments.
    • Joseph H. Willits: Study of unemployment in Philadelphia.
    • William K. Jordan: Study of the development of religious and political liberty in England.
    • Oliver D. Kellogg: Completion of a handbook on potential theory.
    • Others like Kirtley F. Mather, Ralph B. Perry, Edward S. Mason, and more, with projects ranging from geology, philosophy, economics, and other disciplines.

The awards aim to enable the recipients to advance their research, complete books, conduct field investigations, and contribute to various academic fields. The projects cover a broad spectrum of subjects including natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

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The image displays two pages from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The content is primarily focused on announcing the recipients of the Milton and Clark Awards for the year 1932-34. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Left Page:

  • Introduction:

    • Thirty-seven awards, totaling more than $32,000, have been made to members of the teaching staff at Harvard University. These awards are intended to help recipients carry on research projects or travel during the academic years 1932-33 and 1933-34.
    • The awards are designated for specific purposes related to the grantees' fields of study.
  • List of Award Recipients and Their Projects:

    • Frederic Lane Heath: Preparation of a Preliminary History of English Literature.
    • Henry A. Murray: Study of the development of personality.
    • Henry R. Viets: Study of the history of high schools in New England.
    • Percy W. Bridgman: Extension of research on high pressures.
    • Theodore Lyman: Study of the physical properties of crystals.
    • Charles F. Brooks: Observation of atmospheric changes.
    • Arthur Burkhard: Study of Germanic languages and painting.
    • James B. Conant: Research on organic chemistry.
    • George H. Shull: Study of the genetics of maize.
    • Samuel Cate: Study of the early Latin treatise on epilepsy.
    • Carleton S. Coon: Study of the Riffians of Morocco.
    • Alfred M. Tozzer: Research in zoology.
    • Sanford Gifford: Study of the knowledge of the Sanskrit grammarians.
    • Edward S. Morse: Study of the history of French literature.
    • William J. Fetter: Research on the American Mathematical Society.
    • Ernest J. Osgood: Study of the anatomy of the brain.
    • Ephraim F. Gompertz: Study of the economic history of England.
    • Robert H. Pfeiffer: Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
    • Russell H. Gibson: Research on geology.
    • Edgar Pierce: Study of the thought and character of William James.
    • Carroll C. Pratt: Study of the psychology of religion.
    • Oliver D. Kellogg: Research on potential theory.
    • Kirtley F. Mather: Study of the geology of the Grand Canyon.
    • Oakes Ames: Research on orchids.
    • Walter F. Dearborn: Study of educational measurements.

Right Page:

  • Continuation of Award Recipients and Their Projects:
    • L. Don Leet: Study of the geology of the Appalachian Mountains.
    • André Morize: Study of French literature.
    • Marston Morse: Research on mathematical analysis.
    • Ralph B. Perry: Study of the philosophy of William James.
    • Robert H. Pfeiffer: Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
    • E. Bright Wilson: Research on molecular spectra.
    • Edward S. Morse: Study of the history of French literature.
    • William J. Fetter: Research on the American Mathematical Society.
    • Ernest J. Osgood: Study of the anatomy of the brain.
    • Ephraim F. Gompertz: Study of the economic history of England.
    • Russell H. Gibson: Research on geology.
    • Edgar Pierce: Study of the thought and character of William James.
    • Carroll C. Pratt: Study of the psychology of religion.
    • Oliver D. Kellogg: Research on potential theory.
    • Kirtley F. Mather: Study of the geology of the Grand Canyon.
    • Oakes Ames: Research on orchids.
    • Walter F. Dearborn: Study of educational measurements.

The text provides a comprehensive list of the scholars, their fields of study, and the specific projects or research they intend to pursue with the help of the awards. The awards cover a wide range of disciplines, including literature, science, history, and psychology.

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The image shows two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," with the left page numbered 734 and the right one 735. The pages appear to be printed on off-white or cream-colored paper showing signs of slight aging at their edges, which is consistent with the physical attributes of older documents.

The left page is primarily focused on a section titled "The Milton and Clark Awards," detailing information about monetary awards amounting to $25,000, which have been made from the Milton and Clark funds to members of the faculty for the academic years 1932-33 and 1933-34. The paragraph goes on to list various recipients by name, lauding their accomplishments and grants. It is written in a formal, informative tone and is typeset in a serif font, common in academic or formal publications.

The right page continues with more academic and scholarly texts, possibly regarding various faculty achievements, appointments, projects, or academic inquiries. Both pages feature numerous names and professional titles, highlighting the academic endeavors of the individuals involved.

It seems like a historical document that would provide insight into the academic culture and awards of the time at Harvard University.

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The image shows two pages from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically pages 734 and 735. The content covers a section called "The Milton and Clark Awards."

Key details from the text include:

  • Thirty-seven awards totaling more than $25,000 have been given to members of the teaching staff at Harvard University to support their work during the academic years 1932-33 and 1933-34.
  • The text lists various recipients and their projects, mentioning fields such as History, Education, Philosophy, Meteorology, Astronomy, and others.
  • The awards are meant to help faculty carry on research and other academic activities.
  • The described initiatives range from preparing glossaries and textbooks, completing historical investigations, and developing scientific instruments.

The layout features two columns of text on each page, typical of formal academic or news bulletins.

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The image displays two pages from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically pages 734 and 735. The content on these pages discusses the Milton and Clark Awards, which total more than $52,000 and were awarded to teaching staff of Harvard University to support research for the academic years 1932-33 and 1933-34. The text lists the names of the award recipients along with a brief description of their fields of study and the purpose of their awards. The list includes professors and instructors from various disciplines such as history, education, mathematics, meteorology, anthropology, music, economics, geology, history of art, law, psychology, chemistry, and others. The text mentions the intent behind the grants, which is to enable faculty members to carry out research, complete studies, publish works, and make scientific or academic contributions. The layout is in column format with the left page containing the start of the article and the right page continuing the list of award recipients and their objectives. The pages have a classic printed text appearance on off-white paper.

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The image shows two pages from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically pages 734 and 735. The content is formatted as a printed document, likely from an early 20th-century issue, given the style of typography and layout. Here is a detailed description:

Page 734:

  • Header: The top of the page includes the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and the page number "734."
  • Main Article Title: The central heading reads "The Milton and Clark Awards", indicating the focus of this section.
  • Content Overview:
    • The article discusses the Milton and Clark Awards, which are grants totaling over $52,000 awarded by the Harvard University teaching staff to support research and academic endeavors.
    • It mentions that these awards are funded by the Milton and Clark Funds, established by the will of James M. Milton and Clark.
    • The article lists the recipients of the awards for the academic year 1932–33, detailing their affiliations, research purposes, and the specific grants awarded to them.
    • Recipients include faculty members and researchers from various departments, such as Mathematics, Natural History, History, and Economics.
    • Examples of recipients and their projects include:
      • Arthur Burkshard, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, for research in Greek and Latin art.
      • Frank S. Carpenter, Associate Professor of Entomology, for work on insects in Kansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma.
      • Stanley Cobb, Professor of Neurology, for research in neuropathology.
      • Charles F. Brooks, Professor of Meteorology, for atmospheric observations.
      • Herbert R. Decoursey, Professor of Classical Literature, for work on Greek choral music.
    • The article also notes that the awards are intended to support research that might not otherwise be funded by the university.

Page 735:

  • Header: Similar to page 734, the top of the page includes the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and the page number "735."
  • Content Overview:
    • This page continues the list of recipients of the Milton and Clark Awards, providing additional details about their research projects and affiliations.
    • Recipients listed include:
      • Edwin G. Fay, Professor of Economic History, for work on the Industrial Revolution.
      • Russell Gibson, instructor in geology, for research on regional geology in Montana.
      • William J. Fisher, lecturer at the Harvard College Observatory, for astrophysical research.
      • Alfred L. Kroeber, Professor of Anthropology, for work on Native American cultures.
      • Walter F. Dearborn, Professor of Education, for research in photographic memory.
      • Oscar K. Rice, instructor in chemistry, for technical assistance in energy exchange mechanisms.
    • The text is formatted in a dense, columnar style typical of academic bulletins or newsletters from the early 20th century.
    • The language is formal and academic, with a focus on detailing the recipients' research areas and institutional affiliations.

General Observations:

  • Typography: The text uses a serif font, consistent with early 20th-century printing styles.
  • Layout: The pages are divided into two columns, with dense paragraphs and minimal spacing, typical of academic publications of the era.
  • Content Focus: The bulletin emphasizes academic achievements, research grants, and faculty accomplishments, reflecting Harvard's commitment to scholarly advancement.
  • Contextual Clues: The mention of specific academic years (e.g., 1932–33) and detailed descriptions of research projects suggests this is an official record or announcement for alumni and the academic community.

Overall, the image depicts a historical document from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, detailing the recipients of the Milton and Clark Awards for the academic year 1932–33, highlighting their research contributions and affiliations.