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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 25, 1932. The document details a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held in Boston on February 2, 1932. The meeting was attended by President Lowell, Messrs. Penfield, Lee, and Claflin, and Treasurer Shattuck.

Key points from the meeting include:

  1. Financial Report:
    • The Treasurer reported the receipt of $34,278.61 from the estate of David R. Montgomery.
    • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude for various gifts received, including:
      • $344,193.63 from the Rockefeller Foundation for research in industrial hazards, child welfare, and astronomy.
      • $294,912.22 from the International Education Board for biological laboratories.
      • $100,000 from Mrs. Prescott Lawrence for the Florence Prescott Lawrence Memorial Fund.
      • $10,000 from the Harvard-Yenching Institute for the exchange of professors.
      • $5,000 from Mrs. Francis Nelson for the Near East Archaeological Expedition.
      • $1,500 from Dr. Alexander Forbes for the Department of Physiology.
      • $1,000 from Mr. Gordon S. Holley for the Department of Mineralogy and Paleontology.
      • $750 from Smith, Kline & French Laboratories for the Department of Materia Medica.
      • $500 from the Association of National Advertisers for research in government.
      • $150 from the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers for the Department of Industrial Hygiene.
      • $100 from the Boston Monthly Meeting of Friends for the Loan Fund in the Theological School.
      • $100 from an anonymous friend for the Loan Fund in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
      • $100 from Mr. Daniel C. French for the Peabody Museum.
      • $100 from the Jackson family for the George Robert White Fund.
      • $50 from Miss Cecilia H. Payne for the Astronomical Observatory.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of New York for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of Cleveland for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from Mr. Daniel C. French for the Peabody Museum.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of New York for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of Cleveland for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.
      • $50 from the Harvard Club of San Francisco for scholarships.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 25, 1932. The page is titled "The President and Fellows," and it records a meeting held on February 29, 1932, with President Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Lee, and Clark, and Treasurer Shattuck in attendance.

The Treasurer reported several receipts, which were gratefully accepted. The amounts and recipients of these gifts are listed as follows:

  • From the estate of David H. Montgomery: $4,278.61

The President and Fellows voted to express their gratitude for various generous gifts:

  • To the Rockefeller Foundation for the gift of $14,192.65 for research in industrial hazards, $9,039.05 for buildings, equipment, and endowment of research in astronomy, and $7,250 for research in geophysics.

  • To the International Education Board for the gift of $29,222.22 for construction and equipment of laboratory buildings for biology and allied sciences.

  • To Mr. Prescott Lawrence for the gift of $10,000 to establish the Prescott Lawrence Memorial Fund.

  • To the Harvard-Yenching Institute for the gift of $1,000 towards meeting expenditures on budget items payable through Harvard University.

  • To Mr. Francis Neilson for the gift of $2,000 for the Near East Archaeological Expedition.

  • To Dr. Alexander Forbes for the gift of $1,860 for services and wages in the Department of Physiology.

  • To Mr. Gurdon S. Holden for the gift of $500 for the Department of Mineralogy and Petrography.

  • To the Smith, Kline & French Laboratories for the gift of $750 for research in the Department of Medicine.

  • To the Association of National Advertisers, Inc., and the American Advertising Association for the gifts of $500 each for research in the Department of Government.

  • To the College Art Association of America for the gift of $500 for a special fellowship in the Division of Fine Arts.

  • To Mr. Herbert N. Straus for the gift of $250 for research in the Department of Physiology.

  • To the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers for the gift of $250 for the Department of Industrial Hygiene.

  • To the Boston Monthly Meeting of Friends for the gift of $500 for the Theological School Fund in Harvard University.

  • To an anonymous friend for the gift of $100 for research in epilepsy.

  • To Professor Samuel E. Morison for the gift of $100 for the Loan Fund in the Graduate School.

  • To various Harvard Clubs for gifts for scholarships: Cleveland ($750), New York City ($400), Reading, Pa. ($200), and San Francisco ($150).

  • To Mr. Donald Scott for the gift of $90 for explorations of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

  • To Miss Cecilia H. Payne for the gift of $40 for the Astronomical Observatory.

  • To Mrs. William A. Jackson, Mrs. George S. Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Williams for the gift of $57.50 for the George Schaeffern Jackson Fund.

  • To Mrs. William A. Jackson for the gift of $1 for equipment for the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory.

Resignations accepted included those of Frank Burr Mallory, Professor of Pathology (effective September 1, 1932), and William Henry Robey, Clinical Professor of Medicine (effective September 1, 1931).

Appointments made include George Wallace Woodworth, assistant organist and assistant choir director to the University.

The Board of Preachers was appointed for one year from September 1, 1932, including Willard LeRoy Sperry, Frederick May Eliot, Charles Edwards Park, Theodore Gerald Soures, Henry Knox Sherrill, and Henry Sloan Coffin.

A vote was also made to grant leave of absence to Associate Professor Arthur H. Cole for the first half of the academic year 1932-33.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 25, 1932. It details a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held in Boston on February 29, 1932. The Treasurer reported a total receipt of $4,278.61 from various sources, including the estate of David H. Montgomery. The meeting acknowledged numerous generous gifts from individuals and organizations, some of which are listed as follows:

  1. Rockefeller Foundation: $14,192.65 for research in industrial hazards, $9,039.05 for buildings, equipment, and endowment of research in astronomy, and $7,250 for research in geophysics.
  2. International Education Board: $291.22 towards the construction and equipment of laboratory buildings for biology and allied sciences.
  3. Mrs. Prescott Lawrence: $10,000 to establish the Prescott Lawrence Memorial Fund.
  4. Harvard-Yenching Institute: $1,000 for budget items.
  5. Mrs. Francis Neilson: $1,000 for the Near East Archaeological Expedition.
  6. Dr. Alexander Forbes: $1,860 for services and wages in the Department of Physiology.
  7. Mr. Guerton S. Holden: $500 for the Department of Mineralogy and Petrography.
  8. The Smith, Kline & French Laboratories: $750 for research in the Department of Medicine.
  9. Association of National Advertisers, Inc. and National Advertising Association of America, Inc.: $500 each for research in the Department of Government.
  10. College Art Association of America: $500 for a special fellowship in the Division of the Fine Arts.
  11. Various individuals and clubs, including Mr. Herbert N. Straus, American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, Boston Monthly Meeting of Friends for the Theological School Fund, an anonymous friend, Professor Samuel E. Morison, and several Harvard Clubs for scholarships.
  12. Donations for specific funds and observatories, such as the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, the Astronomical Observatory, and the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory.

Additionally, the meeting accepted resignations from Frank Burr Mallory and William Henry Robey, appointed George Wallace Woodworth as an assistant organist and assistant chorister, and granted leave of absence to Associate Professor Arthur H. Cole for the first half of the academic year 1932-33. The meeting also appointed a Board of Preachers for the year starting September 1, 1932.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 25, 1932. The page is titled "The President and Fellows" and details the financial receipts and acknowledgments from a meeting held on February 29, 1932.

Here's a detailed summary:

Receipts Accepted:

  1. From the estate of David H. Montgomery: $4,278.61.

Gratitude Expressions:

  1. Rockefeller Foundation for $14,192.65, for research in industrial hazards, buildings, equipment, and astronomy.
  2. International Education Board for $2,591.22, for laboratory buildings and equipment for biology and allied sciences.
  3. Mrs. Prescott Lawrence for $10,000 to establish the Prescott Lawrence Memorial Fund, in memory of her husband on his 50th anniversary of graduation from Harvard.
  4. Harvard-Yenching Institute for $7,000 for expenditures on budget items payable through Harvard University.
  5. Mrs. Francis Neff for the gift of $2,500 for the Near East Archaeological Expedition.
  6. Dr. Alexander Forbes for $1,860 for services and wages in the Department of Physics.
  7. Mr. Guernon S. Holden for the Department of Mineralogy and Petrography.
  8. Smith, Kline & French Laboratories for $750 for research in the Department of Medicine.
  9. Association of National Advertisers and John W. Hill Advertising Association for $500 each for research in the Department of Government.
  10. The College Art Association of America for $500 for a special fellowship in the Division of Fine Arts.
  11. Mr. Herbert N. Strauss for $250 for research in the Department of Physiology.
  12. American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers for $250 for the Department of Industrial Hygiene.
  13. Boston Monthly Meeting of Friends for $1,000 for the Theological School Fund in Harvard University.
  14. An anonymous friend for $100 for research in epilepsy.
  15. Professor Samuel E. Morison for $100 for the Loan Fund in the Graduate School.
  16. Harvard Clubs for scholarships: Cleveland ($750), New York City ($400), Reading, Pa. ($200), San Francisco ($150).
  17. Mr. Donald Scott for $90 for explorations of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
  18. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Williams for $57.50 for the George Schiemann Jackson Fund.
  19. Miss Cecilia H. Payne for $40 for the Astronomical Observatory.
  20. The gift of $1 for equipment for the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory.

Resignations and Appointments:

  • Resignations accepted to take effect on September 1, 1932:

    • Frank Burr Mallory, Professor of Pathology (becoming emeritus).
    • William Henry Robey, Clinical Professor of Medicine (becoming emeritus).
  • Voted to appoint:

    • George Wallace Woodworth, assistant organist and assistant chorister to the University Board of Preachers for one year from September 1, 1932.
    • Willard Learoyd Sperry, chairman, Frederick May Eliot, Charles Edwards Park, Theodore Gerald Soures, Henry Knox Sherrill, Henry Sloane Coffin for one year from September 1, 1932.
  • Voted to grant leave of absence to Associate Professor Arthur H. Cole for the first half of the academic year 1932-33.

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The document is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 25, 1932. It details the proceedings of a meeting held on February 29, 1932, where President Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Lee, and Clark, and Treasurer Shattuck were present. The Treasurer reported on various monetary gifts and bequests received, amounting to a total of $4,278.61, and expressed gratitude to the donors. Notable gifts include those from the estate of David H. Montgomery, the Rockefeller Foundation, the International Education Board, and several individuals and organizations. The document also lists resignations accepted, including those of Professor Frank Burr Mallory and Dr. William Henry Robey, and appointments made, such as George Wallace Woodworth as assistant organist and choirmaster. Additionally, it mentions the granting of a leave of absence to Associate Professor Arthur H. Cole for the first half of the academic year 1932-33.

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The image is of a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 25, 1932. This page contains minutes from a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on February 29, 1932. Here are the key points summarized:

  1. Acceptance of Gifts:

    • The Treasurer reported several gifts that were gratefully accepted by the President and Fellows:

      • From the estate of David H. Montgomery: $45,258.61.
      • From the Rockefeller Foundation:
        • $14,192.65 for research in industrial hazards.
        • $9,039.05 for buildings, equipment, and endowment in astronomy.
        • $7,250 for research in geophysics.
      • From the General Education Board: $1,231,291.22 towards the construction and equipment of laboratory buildings for biology and allied sciences.
      • From Mrs. Prescott Lawrence: $10,000 to establish the Prescott Lawrence Memorial Fund.
      • From the Harvard-Yenching Institute: $10,000 for use toward expenditures on budget items at Harvard University.
      • From the American Schools of Oriental Research: $1,133 for the Near East Archaeological Expedition.
      • From Dr. Alexander Forbes: $1,860 for services and wages in the Department of Physiology.
      • From Mr. G. Winthrop Haight: Gifts for the Department of Mineralogy and Petrography.
      • From the Smith, Kline & French Laboratories: $375 for research in the Department of Medicine.
      • From the Association of National Advertisers and the American Association of Advertising Agencies: $500 each for research in the Department of Government.
      • From the College Art Association of America: $500 for a special fellowship in the Division of the Fine Arts.
    • Additional specific gifts included:

      • $250 to Mr. Herbert N. Straus for research in the Department of Physiology.
      • $250 to the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers for the Department of Industrial Hygiene.
      • $1000 to the Boston Monthly Meeting of Friends for the American Friends Service Committee in the Theological School.
      • $100 from an anonymous donor for research in epilepsy.
      • $100 to Professor Samuel E. Morison for the Loan Fund in the Graduate School.
      • $750 to the Harvard Club of Cleveland for scholarships.
      • $150 to the Harvard Reading Club in Paris, France.
      • $90 to Mr. Donald Scott for explorations of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology.
      • $100 to Mr. Charles Jackson for the George S. Jackson Fund.
      • $440 to Miss Celia Payne for the Pickering Memorial Astronomical Fellowship.
      • $3 to an anonymous friend for equipment for the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory.
  2. Resignations:

    • The following resignations were received and accepted effective September 1, 1932:
      • Frank Burr Mallory, Professor of Pathology.
      • William Henry Robey, Clinical Professor of Medicine.
  3. Appointments:

    • George Wallace Woodworth was appointed assistant organist and assistant choirmaster for one year starting September 1, 1931.
  4. Board of Preachers:

    • The appointment of the following to the Board of Preachers for one year starting September 1, 1932:
      • Willard Learoyd Sperry, chairman.
      • Frederick May Eliot.
      • Charles Edwards Park.
      • Theodore Gerald Soares.
      • Henry Knox Sherrill.
      • Henry Sloan Coffin.
  5. Leave of Absence:

    • Leave of absence was granted to Associate Professor Arthur H. Cole for the first half of the academic year 1932-33.

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This image appears to be a digital scan or photograph of a printed document, titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin March 25, 1932." It is written in English and formatted with a single column of text. The article header reads "The President and Fellows" and below it is an account of a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on February 29, 1932.

The text details various gifts and endowments received by the college, along with thanks to the donors. It lists benefactions for specific fields such as research in the Department of Physics, Heating and Ventilating Engineers, Social Service in the Lying-In Hospital, and more. The article continues to acknowledge gifts for scholarships, mentions a few resignations and appointments within the faculty and administrative staff, and provides a list of committee members appointed for the Board of Preachers for the year from September 1, 1932.

The document also features the names of several individuals, along with the amounts and purposes of their contributions. The typeset and style of the text, along with the formal language used in the document, are indicative of older administrative or academic records from the early 20th century.

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated March 25, 1932. The title of the article on the page is "The President and Fellows." The content describes a meeting held on February 29, 1932, involving President Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Lee, Clark, and Treasurer Shattuck of Harvard College. The article lists various donations and gifts from individuals and organizations, detailing amounts and recipients, which include contributions for research in departments such as physiology, industrial hygiene, astronomy, and ethology, as well as general funds. It also mentions grants for construction of buildings, equipment, and scholarships. Additionally, there are details about resignations and appointments within the college. The page is neatly printed with typed text, featuring a mix of paragraphs and lists. The handwritten note at the top reads "Harvard Alumni Bulletin March 25 1932."

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The image shows a printed page titled "The President and Fellows," which appears to be an excerpt from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 25, 1932, as handwritten in the top left corner. The page reports on a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on February 29, 1932.

The content details various financial gifts and donations received by Harvard College, listing specific donors and the amounts given for different departments and purposes, such as research in industrial hazards, astronomy, biology, physiology, and buildings.

It also mentions specific gifts to individuals and organizations, such as Mr. Herbert N. Straus, the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, and the Boston Monthly Meeting of Friends, among others.

Additionally, the page records resignations accepted, appointments made, and leave of absence granted within the university staff. Notable resignations include Frank Burr Mallory and William Henry Robey, both professors becoming emeritus. Appointments and committee assignments for the Board of Preachers and other university roles are also listed.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 25, 1932. The page is titled "The President and Fellows" and contains a formal report summarizing a meeting held on February 29, 1932, at the Boston location of Harvard College. The meeting was attended by the President, Messrs. Perkins, Lee, and Clark, as well as the Treasurer, Shattuck.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Meeting Overview:

    • The Treasurer reported receipts totaling $3,275.61, which were gratefully accepted.
    • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to various donors for their generous contributions.
  2. Donations and Gifts:

    • Rockefeller Foundation: A gift of $34,192.65 for research in industrial hazards, $9,039.05 for buildings, equipment, and research endowment in astronomy, and $7,250 for research in geophysics.
    • International Education Board: A gift of $29,292.22 for the construction and equipment of laboratory buildings for biology and allied sciences.
    • Mrs. Prescott Lawrence: A gift of $10,000 to establish the Prescott Lawrence Memorial Fund in memory of her husband, a Harvard alumnus.
    • Harvard-Yenching Institute: A gift of $10,000 for use toward meeting expenditures on budget items payable through Harvard University.
    • Mrs. Frances Newton: A gift of $3,133.13 for the Near East Archaeological Expedition.
    • Dr. Alexander Forbes: A gift of $1,860 for services and wages in the Department of Physiology.
    • Mr. Guerdon S. Holden: A gift of $1,000 for the Department of Mineralogy and Petrography.
    • Smith, Kline & French Laboratories: A gift of $750 for research in the Department of Medicine.
    • National Advertisers Association of America, Inc.: Gifts of $500 each for research in the Department of Government.
    • College Art Association of America: A gift of $500 for a special fellowship in the Division of Fine Arts.
    • Herbert N. Straus: A gift of $250 for research in the Department of Physics.
    • American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers: A gift of $250 for the Department of Industrial Hygiene.
    • Boston Monthly Meeting of Friends: A gift of $200 for the Loan Fund in the Theological School at Harvard University.
    • Anonymous friend: A gift of $100 for research in epilepsy.
    • Professor Samuel E. Morrison: A gift of $100 for the Loan Fund in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
    • Harvard Clubs: Gifts totaling $400 for scholarships in Cleveland, $250 in New York City, $400 in Reading, PA, $200 in San Francisco, $150 in Mr. Donald Scott, $90 for explorations at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
    • Messrs. Charles Jackson, George S. Jackman, A. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Wilmsmann Jackson: A gift of $57.50 for the George Schiemannann Fund.
    • Miss Cecilia H. Payne: A gift of $40 for the Astronomical Observatory.
    • Anonymous friend: A gift of $1 for equipment for the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory.
  3. Resignations and Appointments:

    • Resignations were accepted from September 1, 1932:
      • Frank Burr Mallory, Professor of Pathology, becoming emeritus.
      • William Henry Robey, Professor of Medicine, becoming emeritus.
    • Appointments were made for one year from September 1, 1932:
      • George Wallace Woodworth, Assistant Organist and Assistant Choirmaster at the University.
    • Board of Preachers appointments for one year from September 1, 1932:
      • Willard Leroy Sperry, chairman.
      • Fredrick May Eliot, Charles Henry Park, Henry Gerald Soares, Edwards Knox Sherrell, Theodore Sloane Coffin.
    • Leave of absence was granted to Associate Professor Arthur H. Cole for the first half of the academic year 1932–33.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page is printed on aged paper with a slightly yellowed tone, indicative of its historical nature.
  • The text is typed in a formal, serif font, typical of official documents from the early 20th century.
  • The layout is structured with clear headings and bullet points, making it easy to follow the list of donations and resolutions.

Summary:

The image is a historical document from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin detailing the financial contributions and administrative decisions made during a meeting of the Harvard College President and Fellows in March 1932. It highlights significant donations to various departments and initiatives, as well as personnel changes within the university. The document reflects the institutional priorities and donor relationships of the time.