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The image is of a document titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." It details the proceedings of a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on March 14, 1932. The meeting was presided over by President Lowell, with Treasurer Shattuck also present.

Key points from the meeting include:

1. Treasurer's Report: The treasurer reported the receiving, investing, and expenditure of various funds.

2. Gifts and Contributions:

   • Various gifts were acknowledged, including funds for the Rockfeller Foundation, Carnegie Foundation, and Harvard Fund.
   • Specific gifts were noted for different purposes such as fellowships, research, and library books.
   • Donations were made by individuals like Mrs. Henry O. Havemeyer, Mrs. Hedda Martin, and Mr. Augustus B. Conant.

3. Appointments and Resignations:

   • Several appointments were made, including exchange professors and assistants.
   • Leaves of absence were granted to various professors.

4. Board of Overseers Meeting:

   • A stated meeting of the Board of Overseers was held on February 29, 1932.
   • The following twenty-one members were present: Mr. Lowell (president), Mr. Shattuck (treasurer), and others.

The document is neatly organized, listing the decisions and acknowledgments made during the meeting, and it appears to be a formal record of the proceedings.

The image shows an open page from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The left page is numbered 766 and contains a report on the financial gifts and donations received by Harvard College. The report details various contributions, such as $1,570.64 from the estate of Augustus Hemenway for the Peabody Museum, $1,500 from the estate of George William Van Nest for the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and several other donations from foundations and individuals for various purposes like research, fellowships, and specific departments. The report also includes votes of gratitude from the President and Fellows for these gifts.

The right page is titled "BOARD OF OVERSEERS" and describes a meeting held on February 29, 1932. The meeting was attended by several members, including Mr. Agassiz, Mr. Lowell, Mr. Shattuck, and others. The page likely continues with details of the discussions or decisions made during this meeting.

The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," detailing the minutes of a meeting involving the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The primary content focuses on the acknowledgment of various gifts and grants made to Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary:

Gifts and Grants Acknowledged:

1. From Various Donors:

   • Mr. Henry O. Marcy and Mrs. Holden Martin Marcy: Donated $25,000 for establishing the William Lambert Richardson Professorship of Obstetrics.
   • Mrs. Mary D. Eliot, Mrs. Charles Eliot, Mrs. Loring Young, Sr.: Donated $426 for a portrait of Charles William Eliot.
   • Mrs. Angeline B. Cumant and Mrs. Charles I. Cummings: Gave funds for the Department of Physiology in the Medical School.

2. Estate Gifts:

   • Estate of Augustus Hemenway: $1,376.66 for the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and $800 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • Estate of George Willett Van Nest: $1,000 for the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

3. Specific Donations:

   • The Rockefeller Foundation:
     • $42,833.33 for the Library of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
     • $41,614.67 for fellowships in physiology and physical chemistry.
   • The Carnegie Foundation: $411.60 for the Department of Teaching.
   • Anonymous Donor: $2,000 for research in Hodgkin's disease.
   • Professor Louis C. Graton: $1,000 for a certain salary.
   • Harvard Fund Council: Contributions totaling $3,760 for the Harvard Fund.
   • Various Donors: $1,500 for the Harvard Endowment Fund, $1,300 for the American Defense Group, $3,100 for the Department of Government, and $1,000 for research in cancer.

4. Harvard Clubs:

   • The Harvard Club of New York City: $1,106 for the Memorial Society Fund.
   • The Harvard Club of Jersey City: Donated books to the College Library.
   • The Commonwealth Fund: $1,000 for library purposes.

5. Personal Donations:

   • Mr. William McDaniel: $500 for research in epilepsy.
   • Mr. and Mrs. William V. Pettengill: $1,500 each to Mrs. Henry V. Greenwood and Mrs. William N. Berkeley.

6. Miscellaneous Gifts:

   • Mr. Henry O. Marcy and Mrs. Holden Martin Marcy: For the William Lambert Richardson Professorship.
   • Mr. Leverett Saltonstall: $150 for a frame for a portrait of Governor Endicott.
   • Dr. Thomas Barbour: Gift of $414.67 for the Carpenter Center.

7. Gifts from the President and Fellows:

   • Various individuals were thanked for their generous gifts, including:
     • Mrs. John Tucker Murray: Donation of two eighteenth-century Sheffield candelabra for Kirkland House.
     • Charles Schmidt: Donated his library for the first half of the year 1932-33.
     • William James Lectures: Funds for lectures by Professor Henri Puéch.
     • Assorted Professors and Assistants: Grants of absence to Professors Kung-Ti Mei, Rupert Emerson, William L. Langer, and others.

Board of Overseers:

• A meeting of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College was held at the University Hall.
• The following members were present:
  • Mr. Agassiz (President of the Board)
  • Mr. Lowell (President of the University)
  • Mr. Shattuck (Treasurer of the University)
  • Several other members including Mr. Adams, Mrs. Coolidge, and others.

This summary captures the essence of the financial and material contributions acknowledged in the meeting, as well as the formalities of the Board of Overseers.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 766. The page contains minutes from meetings of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers.

Harvard Corporation Meeting:

1. Gratitude and Acceptance of Gifts:

   • The Corporation expressed gratitude for the following gifts and bequests:
     • Augustus Houghton: $1,570.64 for the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
     • George William Van Ness: $1,500 for the same museum.
   • The Corporation also acknowledged receipt of funds from the estate of Augustus Houghton and George William Van Ness.

2. Votes of Gratitude:

   • The Corporation expressed gratitude to numerous donors for various gifts, including:
     • The Rockefeller Foundation for a gift of $25,000 for classifying and cataloging Harvard's herbarium.
     • The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a fellowship grant.
     • An anonymous donor for a research gift.
     • Professor Louis C. Graton for his gift towards research.
     • Sundry contributors to the Harvard Fund.
     • The Commonwealth Fund, the American Fund for Public Service, and Harvard Clubs for various gifts.

3. Appointments and Leaves:

   • Appointments were made for the following positions:
     • Charles Schmidt as Exchange Professor from France.
     • William James Letchworth as Lecturer on Philosophy.
     • Sacha as Exchange Professor from France.
     • Henry Guy as Lecturer on French and tutor in the Division of Modern Languages.
   • Leaves of absence were granted to:
     • Assistant Professor Kuang-Ti Mei.
     • Associate Professor Rupert Emerson.
     • Professor William Leonard Langer.
     • Professor William Scott Ferguson for the second half of 1932-33.
     • Professor Edwin Francis Gay for the second half of 1932-33 and the first half of 1933-34.

Board of Overseers Meeting:

1. Meeting Details:

   • A meeting of the Board of Overseers was held on February 29, 1932, at 2:00 PM in University Hall, Cambridge.

2. Attendance:

   • Present were: Mr. Agassiz, Mr. Lowell, Mr. Shattuck, the President of the University, and Mesdames Adams.

This summary captures the key points of the meeting minutes as presented in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 766. The content of the page includes minutes from a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The meeting took place on March 14, 1932, and was attended by President Lowell, Treasurer Shattuck, and the Committee on Finance and Appropriations.

Key points from the meeting include:

1. Gratitude for Donations and Receipts:

   • The Treasurer reported several gifts and receipts, including:
     • $1,570.64 from the estate of Augustus Houghton for the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
     • $1,800 for the same museum from the estate of George Willson Van Ness.
     • $300 from the estate of George Willson Van Ness towards the Harvard Fund.
     • Numerous smaller gifts to various individuals and funds, including the Harvard Fund, the Commonwealth Fund, the Department of Government, and others.

2. Gratitude Expressions:

   • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to several donors for their generous gifts, such as:
     • The Rockefeller Foundation for $2,000 towards the Library of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
     • The Carnegie Foundation for $11,400 towards the Advancement of Teaching.
     • Anonymous donors for various amounts towards different departments and funds.
     • Specific individuals like Mr. Henry O. Harkness, Mrs. Helen McGill, and others for their contributions.

3. Appointments and Leaves:

   • The President and Fellows voted to grant leaves of absence to Assistant Professor Kuang-Ti Mei, Assistant Professor Rupert Emerson, and Associate Professor William Leonard Langer.
   • The meeting also noted the appointment of William James as Arthur Oncken Lovejoy Professor of Philosophy, and other academic appointments.

4. Board of Overseers Meeting:

   • A meeting of the Board of Overseers was held at University Hall, Cambridge, on Monday, February 29, 1932. The attendees included Mr. Agassiz, Mr. Lowell, Mr. Shattuck, Mr. Adams, and others.

The detailed minutes cover the financial transactions, acknowledgments of gifts, and administrative decisions made during the meeting.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 766. The page details the financial transactions and gifts received by Harvard College, as reported during a meeting held on March 14, 1932.

Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Meeting Participants and Treasurer:

   • The meeting was attended by the President and Fellows of Harvard College, along with members of the Board of Overseers, including President Lowell, Treasurer Shattuck, and several others.

2. Gifts and Contributions:

   • Augustus Brown Fund: $1,570.64 was allocated for pensions to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and the Museum of Natural History.
   • George Willard Van Ness Memorial Fund: $500 was allocated for a scholarship.
   • Anonymous Gifts:
     • $2,000 for the Rockefeller Foundation for research in the Library of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
     • $1,000 towards a salary for research in Hodgkin's disease.
     • $1,000 towards a salary for a research position in cancer.
   • Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching: $111.47 was allocated for a fellowship.
   • Various Individual Gifts:
     • Mrs. Henry Q. Murphy and Mr. Harold McCracken: $120 each.
     • Mr. Loring Young, Sr.: $20.
     • Mr. and Mrs. Augustus B. Conant: $100.
     • Mr. Charles R. Evans, Jr., Mr. Paul L. Lewis, and Mr. Charles H. Shattuck: $10 each.
     • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson: $25.
     • Mr. Robert A. Jackson: $15.
     • Mr. Ralph B. Williams: $37.50 towards the George E. Conant Fund.
     • Dr. Leverett Saltonstall: $40 for the portrait frame of Governor Leverett Saltonstall.
     • Dr. Thomas Burbroug: $1.67.
     • John Tucker Murray: $100 for a 17th-century Sheffield candlestick.
     • Charles Schmidt and Arthur Oncken Lovejoy: $50 each for the second half of 1932-33.
     • William Scott Ferguson: $50 for the first half of 1932-33.
     • Edwin Francis Gay: $50 for the first half of 1933-34.

3. Harvard Clubs:

   • Gifts of $100 were received from the Harvard Clubs for various unspecified purposes.

4. Funds and Research Grants:

   • $200 from an anonymous donor for the Harvard Fund.
   • $200 from the Commonwealth Fund for the College Library.
   • $100 from Mr. William McFarland for research in epilepsy.
   • $150 from Mr. Henry V. Peters and $150 from Mr. William V. Greenough for unspecified purposes.

5. Leaves of Absence:

   • Grants of leaves of absence were voted for Assistant Professor Kuang-Ti Mei and Associate Professor Rupert Emerson.

6. Board of Overseers Meeting:

   • A meeting of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College was held at the University Hall, Cambridge, on February 29, 1932. The attendees included Mr. Agassiz, Mr. Lowell, and other members, including the treasurer of the University, Mr. Shattuck, and members Adams, among others.

This is an image depicting a printed document or a page from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The image shows a single sheet of paper, slightly yellowed with age, containing printed text. The text is arranged in two columns with a range of numerical and alphabetical listings likely referencing events, donations, or activities related to Harvard University, its alumni, or supporters. Specific details and the overall content of the text, however, are not discernible due to the resolution and perspective of the image. A part of the document seems to be folded over or placed on top of another piece of paper, as there is a paper edge visible on the right side. The background is a neutral tone, perhaps a table or flat surface on which the document is placed.

This image shows a partial page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The visible page appears to be discussing gifts and funding received by Harvard College, with the text mentioning various contributions and donations made for specific purposes, including scholarships, fellowships, and departmental needs. The page is light beige with dark text, and it includes a list format with bullet points for clarity. Additionally, there is another blank, slightly darker beige page overlapping partially on the right side. This overlapping page seems to be placed under the bulletin page, perhaps for support or framing. The overall image has a clean and organized appearance.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 766. The page contains a formal report or announcement detailing the minutes of a meeting held by the President and Fellows of Harvard College in Boston. The document is structured in a formal, typed format typical of early 20th-century official records.

Key Elements of the Page:

1. Header:

   • The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" in bold, centered text.

2. Meeting Details:

   • The meeting was held at the President and Fellows of Harvard College in Boston.
   • Attendees included the President, the Treasurer, and other officials.

3. Treasurer’s Report:

   • The Treasurer reported receipts and acknowledgments of various gifts and donations.
   • Specific amounts and purposes of the gifts are listed, such as:
     • $1,476.68 for pensions in the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
     • $800 for the estate of George Wilbert Van Nostrand.
     • $25 each to Mrs. Henry O. Masiey and Mrs. Holden McGinnis for gifts to the Medical School.
     • $20 each to Mr. Henry Y. S. Conant and Mrs. Charles R. Gardner for gifts to the Medical School.
     • $10 each to Messrs. Charles Jackson, George S. Judd, Robert A. Jackson, and Ralph B. Walcott for gifts to the George Schliemann Jackson Fund.

4. Gratitude Expressions:

   • The meeting voted to express gratitude to various donors for their generous contributions, including:
     • Mrs. John Tucker Murray for a gift of two eighteen-century Sheffield candelabra for Kirkland House.
     • Charles Schmidt for a gift of $20,333.33 for classifying and cataloguing the Library of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
     • The Rockefeller Foundation for a gift of $6,000 for research in anthropology.
     • The Carnegie Foundation for a gift of $4,000 for research in Freudian disease.
     • An anonymous friend for a gift of $1,000 toward a certain salary.
     • Professor Louis C. Graton for a gift of $1,000 toward a Louis Graton Fund.
     • The Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc., for a gift of $500 for research in cancer.
     • An anonymous friend for a gift of $500 for scholarships in Milwaukee, North Shore.
     • Mr. Richard McFarland and Mrs. William V. Greenough for gifts of $100 each to Peter V. Greenough for the gift of $98, Mrs. Zohraha Chafee, Mrs. Harold C. Cutler, and others.

5. Appointed Professors:

   • The meeting voted to appoint the following individuals as Exchange Professors from France, James Ochsenhausen as William Arndt Lecturer in Philosophy, Paul Joseph Sachs as Exchange Professor to France, and Henry Guy as a lecturer on French and tutor in the Division of Modern Languages.

6. Absences:

   • The meeting noted the absence of Assistant Professor Kuang-Ti Mei, Assistant Professor Rupert Emerson, and Associate Professor William Leonard Langer, with specific dates for their academic year.

7. Board of Overseers:

   • A meeting of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College was held on Monday, February 7, 1922, at 2 o'clock P.M.
   • The following twenty-one members were present: Mr. Agassiz (the president of the Board), Mr. Lowell (the president of the University), Mr. Shattuck (the treasurer of the University), and Messrs. Adams, etc.

Visual Characteristics:

• Layout: The text is neatly typed in a monospaced font, typical of formal documents from the early 20th century.
• Structure: The content is organized into clear sections, including receipts, gratitude expressions, appointments, and board meetings.
• Condition: The page appears slightly aged, with some discoloration and minor wear, suggesting it is a historical document.

Overall Impression:

The page reflects the formal governance and financial administration of Harvard College during the early 20th century, highlighting the institution's reliance on donations, appointments, and oversight by its governing bodies. The detailed record-keeping and expressions of gratitude underscore the importance placed on philanthropy and academic appointments at the time.

This image shows a spread of pages from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 14, 1934. The left page contains a report from the Treasurer, detailing various gifts and donations received by Harvard University and its affiliated institutions. These gifts range from monetary contributions to specific departments, like the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, to portraits and other items. The right page lists the names of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College, along with their positions and affiliations. The layout is formal, with a structured and organized presentation of the information.