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AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND

Announcement was made on February 29th of twenty- seven awards to officers of instruction or administration in the University, in accordance with the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research. Grants from the Fund are made for not more than two years, and the special committee which considers the applications feels that regular annual grants to the same applicant should be avoided as this tends to limit the freedom of the funds and to prevent the extension of aid to other worthy applicants. The sum of $42,650 for the coming year (1932-33) has been awarded in grants of varying amounts. Harvard received the legacy, yielding an annual income of about $50,000, in the spring of 1924.

After the death of his wife the bulk of the estate of the late William F. Milton, '58, was to go to Harvard University for the building of a University library, or if the University had a suitable library building, to defray the expenses of any special investigation of a medical, geographical, historical, or scientific nature. It was further stated that such investigation should be “in the interests of or for promoting the physical and material welfare and prosperity of the human race, or to assist in the discovery and perfecting of any special means of alleviating or curing human disease, or to investigate and determine the value or importance of any discovery or invention, or for any other special or temporary object of the nature above stated.”

A committee was appointed at Harvard, consisting of Frank B. Jewett, electrical engineer, of New York, chairman; Professor William M. Wheeler, and Professor W. S. Ferguson, of Harvard University, to advise the President and Fellows of Harvard College (The Corporation) in making a selection among the investigations proposed by any member of the instructing, scientific, or administrative staff of the University. Requests for aid in such research were received by the Committee this year up to January 10th.

According to the recommendations of the Committee grants from the Milton Fund for next year have been awarded to the following persons for the objects specified: —

ROBERT HENRY PFEIFFER, Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages and/or David Gordon Lyon, Hockock Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages, Emeritus; to modify previous grants to Professor Lyon to include the preparation of the archaeological report of the Harvard excavations at Nuzi and to record Professor Pfeiffer as associated with Professor Lyon in the management of the available balances of the grants.

Gazette
March 26 1932

The image is a page from a Harvard University newspaper or a publication known as the "Gazette," dated March 26, 1932. The page contains information about awards granted from the Milton Fund for Research.

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Awards from the Milton Fund:

   • On February 29th, 1932, seventeen awards were announced to various officers of instruction or administration at Harvard University. These awards were distributed according to the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research.
   • The fund grants are generally for not more than two years, and the committee aims to avoid frequent grants to the same individual to ensure broader distribution.

2. Fund Details:

   • The total amount allocated for the coming year (1932-33) is $42,650.
   • Harvard received a legacy of approximately $850,000, which was established in the spring of 1924 following the death of William F. Milton, a benefactor.

3. Fund Purpose:

   • The fund is intended for investigations that are medical, geographical, historical, or scientific in nature, with a focus on promoting human welfare, material prosperity, or the alleviation of human disease.
   • The committee at Harvard, composed of Frank B. Jewett, Professor William M. Wheeler, and Professor W. S. Ferguson, was responsible for selecting these investigations.

4. Specific Award:

   • Robert Henry Pfeiffer, an Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages and/or David Gordon Lyon, a Hancock Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages, Emeritus, received grants for their research.
   • Pfeiffer's grant was for modifying previous grants to include the preparation of the archaeological report of Harvard excavations at Nuzi and recording Pfeiffer's involvement in the management of the grants.

The document emphasizes the purpose and allocation of funds aimed at advancing various scholarly and scientific research projects at Harvard University.

The image is a document from the Harvard Gazette, dated March 26, 1932, detailing awards from the Milton Fund. The document explains that on February 29th, twenty-seven awards were given to officers of instruction or administration within the university, following the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research.

Key points include:

1. Grants are made for a maximum of two years, and the committee aims to avoid annual grants to the same applicant to ensure fairness and broaden the distribution of funds.
2. The total amount awarded for the year 1932-33 is $42,650, which is part of a legacy left by William F. Milton in 1924, valued at approximately $50,000 annually.
3. The legacy was intended to fund research projects that promote the physical and material welfare of humanity, aid in the discovery and alleviation of human diseases, or investigate the value of scientific discoveries.
4. A committee was established to review and select research proposals. It consists of Frank B. Jewett, Professor William M. Wheeler, and Professor W. S. Ferguson.
5. One of the grants was awarded to Robert Henry Pfeiffer, an Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages, and David Gordon Lyon, Hancock Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages, Emeritus. The grant modification included Professor Lyon’s involvement in preparing the archaeological report of the Harvard excavations at Nuzi and recording Pfeiffer’s association in managing the grant funds.

The document emphasizes the fund's focus on supporting significant and varied research efforts within the university.

The image contains a document titled "Awards from the Milton Fund." It announces the allocation of grants to university officers for research purposes, as per the Milton Fund for Research. The announcement was made on February 29th, detailing the distribution of twenty-seven awards.

Key points include:

1. Fund Purpose: The Milton Fund was established by the late William F. Milton, who bequeathed his estate to Harvard University for research purposes. The fund supports investigations in various fields such as medical, geographical, historical, or scientific research, aimed at promoting human welfare and prosperity.

2. Grant Allocation:

   • Grants are awarded for not more than two years.
   • A special committee reviews applications to avoid regular annual grants to the same applicant and to ensure aid is extended to worthy applicants.
   • The total amount awarded for the coming year (1932-33) is $42,650.

3. Committee: A committee at Harvard, consisting of Frank B. Jewett, William M. Wheeler, and W. S. Ferguson, advises on the selection of investigations proposed by faculty members.

4. Announced Grants:

   • Robert Henry Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages, and David Gordon Lyon, Hancock Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages, Emeritus, have been awarded grants. The grant to Professor Lyon includes the preparation of an archaeological report of Harvard excavations at Nuzi and records Professor Pfeiffer as associated with Professor Lyon in managing the grants.

5. Date: The document is from the Harvard Gazette, dated March 26, 1932.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Gazette dated March 26, 1932, detailing the awards from the Milton Fund.

Summary of Content:

Title:
AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND

Main Text:

• On February 29th, seventeen awards were announced for officers of instruction or administration at the University, adhering to the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research.
• The Milton Fund provides grants that do not exceed two years. The committee aims to prevent repeated extensions to allow other worthy applicants to receive funding.
• The fund for the upcoming year (1932-33) totals $842,650, with varying amounts awarded annually. The fund originated from a bequest by the late William F. Milton, yielding an annual income of about $50,000 since 1924.
• Milton's will specified that the funds should be used to support special investigations in medical, geographical, historical, or scientific fields, promoting human welfare and assisting in discovering and perfecting means to alleviate or cure human diseases.

Committee Members:

• Frank B. Jewett, electrical engineer from New York
• Professor William M. Wheeler
• W.S. Ferguson of Harvard University

The committee was responsible for selecting research projects proposed by the instructing, scientific, or administrative staff of the University.

Awards for the Year:
The grants from the Milton Fund for the next year were awarded to the following individuals for their specified projects:

1. Robert Henry Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages, and/or David Gordon Lyon, Hancock Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages, Emeritus:
   • Objective: To modify previous grants to include the preparation of the archaeological report on Harvard excavations at Nuzi and to record Professor Pfeiffer's association with Professor Lyon in managing the available balances of the grants.

Publication Note:
The information was published in the Gazette on March 26, 1932.

The image shows a document titled "AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND." The text provides details about research grants awarded by the Milton Fund at Harvard University. Key points include:

1. Announcement Date: The announcement was made on February 20th, 1932.
2. Number of Awards: Twenty-seven awards were given to officers of instruction or administration within the university.
3. Grant Duration: Grants are typically for two years.
4. Fund Allocation: The total amount for the coming year (1932-33) is $42,650.
5. Legacy of the Fund: The fund was established through a bequest from the late William F. Milton, who passed away in 1921. The fund's purpose is to support the construction of a university library or to defray expenses for special investigations in medical, geographical, historical, or scientific fields.
6. Committee: A committee at Harvard, including Frank B. Jewett, Professor William M. Wheeler, and Professor W. S. Ferguson, was responsible for advising on the use of the fund.
7. Application Process: Requests for aid were received by January 10th, and the committee made recommendations based on these requests.
8. Grant Recipients: Specific grants were awarded to individuals such as Robert Hessin Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages, and Professor Lyon for the preparation of an archaeological report.

The document is dated March 26, 1932, and appears to be from a publication called "Gazette."

The image displays a typewritten document with the heading "AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND." The text announces that on February 20th, awards were made to officers of instruction or administration in the University, in accordance with the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research. These grants are not to exceed two years and should be used for research that contributes to the improvement of the physical and material welfare or prosperity of the human race, among other goals.

The document mentions that the sum of $48,250 in grants was approved for the coming year (1932-1933), with Harvard receiving an annual income of about $50,000 from the estate of the late William F. Milton, who bequeathed the money after his death in 1924. It discusses the committee involved in the selection process for fund recipients and lists the purposes of the awards, which include modifying previous grants, preparations for an archaeological expedition, and the study of Semitic languages, among others.

One specific recipient is mentioned, Robert Henry Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages and of Dewey David Gordon Lyon, Hancock Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages Emeritus.

At the bottom, there is a note indicating the date of the document, "March 26 1932," with the word "Gazette" handwritten, possibly indicating that this document was published in a gazette or newsletter.

The image shows a page titled "Awards from the Milton Fund." The text provides details about grants given to officers of instruction or administration at Harvard University, in accordance with the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research. The Fund grants are awarded for projects in medical, geographical, historical, or scientific fields that aim to promote human welfare, perfect physical means of alleviating human suffering, or investigate and determine the true importance of any discovery or invention.

The page mentions the administration and management of these grants by a committee at Harvard University consisting of Frank B. Jewett, Professor William M. Wheeler, and Professor W. S. Ferguson. It includes information about the efforts to delay expenses using the funds left by William F. Milton and the subsequent grants given.

At the bottom of the text, it mentions that the awards for the next year were given to Robert Henry Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages, and Dr. David Gordon Lyon, for modifying previous grants related to the preparation of the archeological report for the Harvard excavations at Nuzi.

The page includes a handwritten note on the bottom left that reads "Gazette March 26 1932."

The image depicts a typed document titled "AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND". It is a formal announcement detailing grants awarded by the Milton Fund to officers of instruction or administration at Harvard University. The document is dated March 26, 1932, as indicated by handwritten text at the bottom of the page.

Key Details from the Document:

1. Announcement Context:

   • The announcement was made on February 9th of twenty-seven, referring to the academic year 1932–1933.
   • Seven awards were granted to officers of instruction or administration at Harvard University, in accordance with the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research.
   • Grants from the Fund are made for not more than two years, and the Special committee that considers applications aims to avoid limiting the freedom of other funds and to prevent the extension of aid to unworthy applicants.

2. Total Grants Awarded:

   • The total sum awarded for the coming year (1932–33) is $42,650, in grants of varying amounts.
   • This amount represents about $50,000 in annual income from an endowment of $500,000, which was established in 1924 following the death of William F. Milton.

3. Legacy and Purpose of the Fund:

   • After Milton's death, his will stipulated that the bulk of his estate was to go to Harvard University for the following purposes:
     • To build a suitable library.
     • To defray the expenses of any special investigation of a medical, geographical, historical, or scientific nature.
   • The purpose of the fund is to promote the physical and material welfare and prosperity of the human race, assist in the discovery and perfecting of any special means of alleviating or curing human disease, or to investigate and determine the value or importance of any discovery or invention.

4. Committee Structure:

   • A committee was appointed at Harvard to advise the President in selecting investigations proposed by members of the instructing, scientific, or administrative staff of the University.
   • The committee consists of:
     • Frank B. Jewett (electrical engineer, New York, chairman)
     • Professor William M. Wheeler (Professor, W. S. Ferguson, Harvard University)
     • President and Fellows of Harvard College (The Corporation)

5. Award Recipients:

   • The document lists specific awards made to individuals for particular objectives. The first named recipient is Robert Henry Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages, and David Gordon Lyon, Hancock Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages.
   • The grants are intended to modify previous grants to Professor Lyon to include the preparation of the archaeological report of the Harvard excavations at Nuzi and to record Professor Pfeiffer as associated with Professor Lyon in the management of the available balances of the grants.

Visual Characteristics:

• The document is typed on aged, light-colored paper, giving it a vintage appearance.
• The text is neatly formatted in a standard serif font, typical of formal announcements from the early 20th century.
• Handwritten notes at the bottom ("Gazette" and "March 26 1932") suggest it may have been part of a university gazette or internal record.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as an official record of grant awards from the Milton Fund, highlighting the fund's purpose, the committee's role, and the specific recipients and their research objectives. It reflects the academic and research priorities of Harvard University in the early 1930s.

The image is a scanned copy of a document titled "Awards from the Milton Fund." The document is dated March 26, 1932, and appears to be a formal announcement or report. The document is printed on white paper and is composed of a single sheet with black text.

The document begins with a heading that reads "Awards from the Milton Fund." Below this heading, the text provides information about the annual awards made by the Milton Fund to officers of instruction or administration at Harvard University. The announcement states that these awards are made in accordance with the provisions of the Milton Fund, which specifies that grants should not exceed two years and that the special committee responsible for considering applications aims to maintain the freedom of the funds and prevent their extension to other applicants.

The document then details the financial aspects of the awards, stating that the sum of $42,650 has been awarded for the coming year (1932-33) in grants of varying amounts. It mentions that Harvard received a legacy of approximately $50,000 in the spring of 1924, yielding an annual income of about $50,000.

The document goes on to explain the terms of the legacy left by William F. Milton, which stipulates that the funds can be used for building a university library or defraying the expenses of special investigations in the medical, geographical, historical, or scientific fields, provided these investigations are in the welfare and prosperity of humanity.

A committee appointed at Harvard, consisting of Frank B. Jewett, William M. Wheeler, and W. S. Ferguson, is mentioned as having advised the President and Fellows of Harvard College on the selection of investigations to be supported. The document notes that requests for aid were received up to January 10th, and according to the committee's recommendations, grants for the next year have been awarded to specific individuals for their research projects.

The document lists the recipients of the grants, including Robert Henry Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages, and David Gordon Lyon, Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages, among others. The grants are intended to support various research projects, such as modifying previous grants, preparing archaeological reports, and recording excavations.

The document is printed in a formal style, with the text organized into paragraphs and bullet points for clarity. The overall tone is informative and official, providing a detailed account of the awards and the process by which they were determined.