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The image is a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated April 16, 1932. It lists events scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 1932. Here is a detailed summary of the events listed:

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932:

   • Lecture 1: "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation" by Professor Richard Courant of the University of Göttingen at Sever 24, 4 p.m.

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory:

   • Under the auspices of the Bond Astronomical Club, a lecture on "Celestial Distances and their Measurement" by Mr. Freeman D. Miller at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only, with further details available on page 151.

3. Illustrated Lectures XIII:

   • "Multiple Lens Cameras" by Major James W. Bagley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, at the Institute of Geographical Exploration at 8 p.m.

4. Lecture:

   • "Spanish Mysticism" by Professor E. Allison Peers at the Episcopal Theological School, 99 Brattle Street, at 8 p.m.

5. Concert:

   • Under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts, a performance by the London String Quartet assisted by a Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak at Sanders Theatre at 8:15 p.m. The program details are available on page 152.

Additionally, there is a specific note about the concert by the London String Quartet, which is sponsored by the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation. The concert features:

• John Pennington (first violin)
• Thomas W. Petre (second violin)
• William Primrose (violoncello)
• C. Warwick Evans (viola)

The program includes:

• Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello, 1928 by Bohuslav Martinu
• Cantata alla Madrigalesca for String Quartet, 1931 by Paul Hindemith
• Concerto for String Quartet and String Orchestra, 1929 by Conrad Beck

Tickets for admission are available daily at the office of the Music Building from 9 to 12 o'clock.

The page also includes handwritten notes in the top right corner, which read "N.U.X." and "Apr. 16 '32."

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated Wednesday, April 20, 1932. It lists several events and lectures taking place at Harvard University:

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932:

   • Topic: "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation."
   • Lecturer: Professor Richard Courant of the University of Göttingen.
   • Date and Time: September 24, 4 p.m.

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory:

   • Organized by the Bond Astronomical Club.
   • Lecture: "Celestial Distances and their Measurement" by Mr. Freeman D. Miller.
   • Time: 7:30 p.m.
   • Admission: By ticket only, available for particulars on page 151.

3. Illustrated Lectures:

   • Topic: "Multiple Lens Cameras" by Major James W. Bagley from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Institute of Geographical Exploration.
   • Time: 8 p.m.

4. Lecture:

   • Topic: "Spanish Mysticism."
   • Lecturer: Professor E. Allison Peers from the Episcopal Theological School.
   • Location: 99 Brattle Street.
   • Time: 8 p.m.

5. Concert:

   • Event: Concert under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts.
   • Performers: The London String Quartet, assisted by a chamber orchestra from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak.
   • Location: Sanders Theatre.
   • Time: 8:15 p.m.
   • Details: The concert is made possible through the generosity of the Library of Congress and the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation.
   • Program:
     • All works dedicated to Mrs. Frederica Shuttleff Coolidge.
     • Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello by Ernest Bloch.
     • "Sea Murmurs" for String Quartet (first performance in America).
     • Cantari alla Madrigalesca for String Quartet (1931) by Gian Francesco Malipiero.
     • Concerto for String Quartet and String Orchestra (1929) by Alfredo Casella.
   • Admission: Tickets are available daily at the office of the Music Building from 9 to 12 o'clock.

This page provides a detailed schedule of academic and cultural events at Harvard University for that date.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated April 16, 1932, detailing various events scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 1932.

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932:

   • Lecture I: "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation" by Professor Richard Courant, of the University of Göttingen, at Sever Hall, 4 p.m.

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory:

   • Lecture: "Celestial Distances and their Measurement" by Mr. Freeman D. Miller at 7:30 p.m.
   • Admission by ticket only. More details can be found on page 151.

3. Illustrated Lectures, XIII:

   • "Multiple Lens Cameras" by Major James W. Bagley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, at the Institute of Geographical Exploration, 8 p.m.

4. Lecture:

   • "Spanish Mysticism" by Professor E. Allison Peers, Episcopal Theological School, 99 Brattle Street, at 8 p.m.

5. Concert:

   • Under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts, the London String Quartet, assisted by a Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak, at Sanders Theatre, 8:15 p.m.
   • Ticket information and program details can be found on page 152.

Additional details provided at the bottom of the page:

• The concert by the London String Quartet (John Pennington, Thomas W. Petre, William Primrose, and C. Warwick Evans) with assistance from members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak, will take place at Sanders Theatre on April 20 at 8:15 p.m.
• The concert is dedicated to Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge and features works by various composers including:
  • Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello by Felix Mendelssohn (1928)
  • Cantata alla Madrigalesca for String Quartet by Francesco Malipiero (1931)
  • Concerto for String Quartet and String Orchestra by Conrad Beck (1929)
• Tickets for the concert are available daily from 9 to 12 o'clock at the office of the Music Building.

The page also includes a note in the bottom right corner: "Apr. 16 1932."

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated April 16, 1932, detailing events scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 1932.

Here's a detailed summary of the events listed:

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932

   • Lecture I: "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation" by Professor Richard Courant of the University of Göttingen, at Sever 24, 4 p.m.

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory

   • Lecture: "Celestial Distances and their Measurement" by Mr. Freeman D. Miller, at 7:30 p.m.
   • Admission by ticket only; further details can be found on page 151.

3. Illustrated Lectures, XIII

   • Lecture: "Multiple Lens Cameras" by Major James W. Bagley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute of Geographical Exploration, at 8 p.m.

4. Lecture

   • Topic: "Spanish Mysticism" by Professor E. Allison Peers, Episcopal Theological School, 99 Brattle Street, at 8 p.m.

5. Concert

   • Concert by the London String Quartet, under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts, assisted by a Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak.
   • Venue: Sanders Theatre, at 8:15 p.m.
   • For the program, see page 152.

Additionally, there is an extended description of the concert by the London String Quartet:

• The concert is generously supported by the Library of Congress and the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation.
• The quartet consists of John Pennington (first violin), Thomas W. Petre (second violin), William Primrose (violoncello), and C. Warwick Evans (viola).
• The concert is assisted by a chamber orchestra from members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak.
• The concert will be held in Sanders Theatre on April 20, 1932, at 8:15 p.m.
• Tickets are obtainable daily from the office of the Music Building from 9 to 12 o'clock.

The program includes:

• Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello by Claude Debussy, composed in 1928.
• Cantari alla Madrigalesca for String Quartet by Francesco Malipiero, composed in 1931.
• Concerto for String Quartet and String Orchestra by Conrad Beck, composed in 1929.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated April 16, 1932. It outlines various events scheduled for Wednesday, April 20.

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932:

   • Lecture I: "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation" by Professor Richard Courant, University of Göttingen, at 4 p.m.

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory:

   • Lecture: "Celestial Distances and their Measurement" by Mr. Freeman D. Miller, at 7:30 p.m.
   • Admission is by ticket only; details can be found on page 151.

3. Illustrated Lectures:

   • Lecture XI: "Multiple Lens Cameras" by Major James W. Bagley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute of Geographical Exploration, at 8 p.m.

4. Lecture:

   • "Spanish Mysticism" by Professor E. Allison Peers, Episcopal Theological School, at 8 p.m., located at 99 Brattle Street.

5. Concert:

   • The London String Quartet, under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and Fine Arts, will perform. The concert is assisted by a Chamber Orchestra led by Hugo Kortschak in Sanders Theatre at 8:15 p.m.
   • The concert is made possible by the generosity of the Library of Congress and the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation.
   • The concert features works dedicated to Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge, including:
     • Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello by Paul Hindemith (1928)
     • Cantata alla Madrigalesca for String Quartet by Francesco Malipiero (1931)
     • Concerto for String Quartet and String Orchestra by Conrad Beck (1929)
   • Tickets for admission are available daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the office of the Music Building.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated Wednesday, April 20. The page lists several events scheduled for that day. Here is a detailed summary of the events:

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932, I: "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation"

   • Speaker: Professor Richard Courant of the University of Göttingen
   • Time: 4 p.m.
   • Location: Sever 24

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory

   • Organized by the Bond Astronomical Club
   • Lecture: "Celestial Distances and their Measurement" by Mr. Freeman D. Miller
   • Time: 7:30 p.m.
   • Note: Admission by ticket only. For particulars, see page 151.

3. Illustrated Lectures, XIII: "Multiple Lens Cameras"

   • Speaker: Major James W. Bagley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute of Geographical Exploration
   • Time: 8 p.m.

4. Lecture: "Spanish Mysticism"

   • Speaker: Professor E. Allison Peers, Episcopal Theological School
   • Location: 99 Brattle Street
   • Time: 8 p.m.

5. Concert by the London String Quartet

   • Under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts
   • Conductor: Hugo Kortschak
   • Location: Sanders Theatre
   • Time: 8:15 p.m.
   • For the program, see page 152.

Additional details at the bottom of the page provide more information about the London String Quartet concert:

• The concert is made possible through the generosity of the Library of Congress, Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation.
• Performers include: John Pennington (first violin), Thomas W. Petre (second violin), William Primrose (viola), and C. Warwick Evans (viola), with the assistance of a chamber orchestra from members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak.
• The concert will take place in Sanders Theatre on April 20 at 8:15 p.m. and will be open to the public.
• The program includes works by Francesco Maria Veracini, Francesco Geminiani, and Conrad Beck.
• Tickets for admission are obtainable daily at the office of the Music Building from 9 to 12 o'clock.

The page also has a few handwritten notes and markings, including the date "April 16, 1932" written at the top right.

This image shows a scanned page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated Wednesday, April 20. The paper appears to be somewhat aged and yellowed, suggesting it is an older document. Various events are listed along with their descriptions, dates, and times.

Key details included in the content are:

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures presented by Professor Richard Courant on the topic of "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation."
2. An open night at the Harvard College Observatory featuring a lecture titled "Celestial Distances and their Measurement" by Mr. Freeman D. Miller.
3. Illustrated Lectures, specifically lecture XIII on "Multiple Lens Cameras" by Major James W. Bagley from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
4. A lecture on "Spanish Mysticism" by Professor E. Allison Peers at the Episcopal Theological School.
5. A concert under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and Fine Arts featuring the London String Quartet assisted by a chamber orchestra from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak. There's also a note about the program that can be found on page 162.
6. Details about the concert by the London String Quartet, including the pieces that will be performed and the performers involved.

Additional notes written on the document include what appears to be a cataloguing or reference note, "NU.Q," with a date "Apr-16 1932" handwritten on the top right corner.

Please note that these details provide a snapshot of the scheduled events and activities at Harvard University during that time period, reflecting the richness of academic and cultural life.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated April 16, 1932. It provides a schedule of events for Wednesday, April 20. The events listed are:

1. The William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932:

   • Lecture I: “Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation” by Professor Richard Courant from the University of Göttingen. Location: Sever 24, 4 P.M.

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory:

   • Lecture: “Celestial Distances and their Measurement” by Mr. Freeman D. Miller. Location: 7:30 P.M. Admission by ticket only; particulars are stated on page 151.

3. Illustrated Lectures XIII:

   • Lecture: “Multiple Lens Cameras” by Major James W. Bagley from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute of Geographical Exploration. Location: 8 P.M.

4. Lecture on “Spanish Mysticism”:

   • Lecture by Professor E. Allison Peers from Episcopal Theological School. Location: 99 Brattle Street, 8 P.M.

5. Concert:

   • Concert by the London String Quartet, assisted by a Chamber Orchestra conducted by Hugo Kortschak. Location: Sanders Theatre, 8:15 P.M. For the programme, refer to page 152.

Additionally, there is a detailed information box about the Concert by the London String Quartet:

• The concert, generously sponsored by the Library of Congress' Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation, features the London String Quartet (John Pennington, Thomas W. Petre, William Primrose, C. Warwick Evans) and a chamber orchestra from members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, all conducted by Hugo Kortschak. The concert will be held in Sanders Theatre, open to the public on April 20 at 8:15 P.M.
• The program includes works dedicated to Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge:
  • Quartet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello - 1928 by Rosario Scalero
  • Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello - 1928 by D'Albert Martinů
  • Canti della Madrigalenca for String Quartet - 1931 by Francesco Malipiero
  • Concerto for String Quartet and String Orchestra - 1929 by Conrad Beck

Tickets for the concert are available daily at the office of the Music Building from 9 to 12 o'clock.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated for Wednesday, April 20 (year is not specified on the page but is implied to be 1932 from handwritten notes). The page includes announcements for various lectures and events:

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932, referenced lecture titled "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation" by Professor Richard Courant from the University of Göttingen, scheduled for April 24 at 4 p.m.

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory with a lecture on "Celestial Distances and their Measurement" by Mr. Freeman D. Miller at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only.

3. Illustrated Lecture XIII titled "Multiple Lens Cameras" by Major James W. Bagley of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute of Geographical Exploration, at 8 p.m.

4. Lecture on "Spanish Mysticism" by Professor E. Allison Peers at the Episcopal Theological School, 99 Brattle Street, at 8 p.m.

5. Concert under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and Fine Arts by the London String Quartet, assisted by a chamber orchestra conducted by Hugo Kortschak, at Sanders Theatre at 8:15 p.m.

Below these announcements is a detailed note about the concert by the London String Quartet, indicating the generosity of the Library of Congress and the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation. It names the quartet members: John Pennington (first violin), Thomas W. Petre (second violin), William Primrose (violoncello), and C. Warwick Evans (viola), supported by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak. The concert program is dedicated to Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge and includes works by Bohuslav Martinu, Francesco Malipiero, and Conrad Beck. Tickets are available daily from 9 to 12 o'clock at the office of the Music Building.

There is a handwritten note on the page saying "Apr. 16 1932" and "HUGO Apr. 16 1932," likely referencing the date and conductor Hugo Kortschak. The page is yellowed with age and has three punched holes along the left side, indicating it was likely stored in a binder.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Wednesday, April 20, 1932. The page is a printed announcement detailing various academic and cultural events scheduled for that day. Here is a detailed description:

Header:

• The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" in bold, centered text.
• In the top right corner, there is a handwritten note: "apr. 16 1932", indicating the date the page was likely prepared or annotated.

Main Content:

The page lists several events, each marked with superscript numbers for reference:

1. William Lowell Putnam Memorial Lectures for 1932:

   • Title: "Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations and Wave Propagation."
   • Speaker: Professor Richard Courant, from the University of Göttingen.
   • Date & Time: Wednesday, April 20, at 4 P.M.

2. Open Night at the Harvard College Observatory:

   • Topic: "Celestial Distances and their Measurement."
   • Speaker: Mr. Freeman D. Miller.
   • Time: 7:30 P.M.
   • Note: Admission is by ticket only. For particulars, see page 151.

3. Illustrated Lecture:

   • Title: "Multiple Lens Cameras."
   • Speaker: Major James W. Bagley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute of Geographical Exploration.
   • Time: 3 P.M.

4. Lecture:

   • Title: "Spanish Mysticism."
   • Speaker: Professor E. Allison Peers, Episcopal Theological School.
   • Location: 99 Brattle Street.
   • Time: 8 P.M.

5. Concert:

   • Event: Concert by The London String Quartet, assisted by a Chamber Orchestra.
   • Conductor: Hugo Kortschak.
   • Location: Sanders Theatre.
   • Time: 8:15 P.M.
   • Note: For the program, see page 152.

Concert Details:

Below the main announcements, there is a detailed section about the Concert by the London String Quartet, sponsored by the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation:

• Date: Wednesday, April 20, 1932.
• Time: 8:15 P.M.
• Location: Sanders Theatre.
• Performers:
  • Thomas W. Petre (first violin)
  • John Pennington (second violin)
  • William Primrose (violinolo)
  • C. Warwick Evans (viola)
• Assistance: A chamber orchestra from members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hugo Kortschak.
• Programme:
  • Works dedicated to Mrs. Frederic Shurtleff Coolidge.
  • Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello by Johann Sebastian Bach (1985).
  • Cantata alla Maddalena for String Quartet, violoncello by Francesco Malipiero (1931).
  • Concerto for String Quartet and String Orchestra by Conrad Beck.

Ticket Information:

• Tickets for admission are obtainable daily at the office of the Music Building from 9 to 12 o'clock.

Visual Characteristics:

• The page has a slightly aged, cream-colored paper with visible creases and minor wear.
• The text is typed in a formal, serif font typical of early 20th-century printing.
• Handwritten annotations are present in the top right corner, likely for internal tracking or reference.

Overall Context:

The page reflects the academic and cultural richness of Harvard University in the early 1930s, highlighting lectures, concerts, and scientific demonstrations. It provides detailed information about speakers, performers, and event logistics, emphasizing the university's engagement with both intellectual and artistic pursuits.