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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated May 6, 1932. It documents a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held in Boston on April 18, 1932. The attendees included President Lowell, Messrs. Parker, Curtis, Lee, and Clark, and Treasurer Shattuck.

The Treasurer reported several gifts received by the institution, and the President and Fellows expressed their gratitude to the donors. The gifts listed include:

1. $1,000 from the estate of Stuart Wyeth for the Charles Wellington Stone Scholarship Fund.
2. $2,500 from the estate of Susan Greene Dexter for the Albert Russell Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research.
3. $2,000 from the estate of Susan Greene Dexter for the Department of Neuropathology to study the circulation of the blood.
4. $1,250 from the Commonwealth Fund for fellowships in the Department of Biochemistry.
5. $1,125 from the Commonwealth Fund for courses in the Medical School.
6. $1,000 from an anonymous donor for the Medical School.
7. $1,250 from an anonymous donor for a traveling fellowship in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
8. $250 from Dr. David W. Ross for a certain salary.
9. $1,000 from the Harvard Club of Rochester, N.Y., for the Bureau for Research in Municipal Government.
10. $200 from Mr. Robert F. Herrick for the same purpose.
11. $500 from Mrs. Charles S. Minot for the Charles S. Minot Fellowship.
12. $250 from Dr. Theodore S. Cox for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
13. $15 from Professor Raphael B. Dixon for the same museum.
14. $15 from the Class of 1882 Fund Society for books for the College Library.

The document also mentions gifts from anonymous donors, the Harvard-Yenching Institute, and various individuals and organizations for different departments and funds within Harvard University. The gifts are intended for a variety of purposes, including scholarships, research, equipment, and building endowments.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 6, 1932. The page, numbered 930, details the minutes of a meeting held on April 11, 1932, where the President and Fellows of Harvard College acknowledged various gifts and donations. The listed contributions include:

1. Consolidated Gifts:

   • $42,634 for buildings, equipment, and endowment in astronomy.
   • $2,500 for research in astronomy.
   • $2,083.33 for the Library of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
   • $8,083.33 for research in physiology and physical chemistry.
   • $50,000 for the Charles W. Eliot Memorial Fund.
   • $1,000 for the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
   • $16,666.67 for Sir Aurel Stein's expedition to Asia for the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum.
   • $5,000 for the Robert Louis Stroock Memorial Fund.
   • $3,850 for explorations of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.
   • $1,200 for the Department of Neurology.

2. Specific Individual and Institutional Gifts:

   • $32,453 towards the Harvard Fund from sundry subscribers.
   • $1,250 for the Department of Psychiatry.
   • $1,123 for courses in the Medical School.
   • $1,000 for the Department of Physiology.
   • $500 for the Charles W. Eliot Fund.
   • $250 for the Department of Neuro-pathology.
   • $250 for the Department of the Circulation of the Brain.
   • $250 for the Department of Psychiatry.
   • $250 for the Department of Physiology.
   • $250 for the Department of the Circulation of the Brain.
   • $1,250 for the Department of Psychiatry.
   • $1,000 for the Charles W. Eliot Fund.
   • $2,500 for the "Albert Rusel Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research."
   • $2,500 for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation.
   • $1,250 for the Department of Psychiatry.
   • $1,000 for the Department of Physiology.
   • $200 for the Bureau for Research in Municipal Government.
   • $1,000 for the Charles Sedgwick Minot Fellowship.
   • $200 for the Charles Sedgwick Minot Fellowship.
   • $41.67 for the Department of Physiology.
   • $18.36 for the Roxbury Ladies Aid and Fuel Society.
   • $15 for the College Library.

3. Gifts for Specific Scholarships and Funds:

   • $5,000 to establish the Charles Wellington Stone Scholarship Fund.
   • $2,500 for the "Albert Rusel Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research."
   • $5,000 for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation for the study of the circulation of the brain.
   • $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry.
   • $1,123 for courses in the Medical School.
   • $1,000 for the Department of Physiology.
   • $250 for the Charles Sedgwick Minot Fellowship.
   • $200 for the Bureau for Research in Municipal Government.
   • $250 for the Charles Sedgwick Minot Fellowship.
   • $750 for a certain salary.
   • $200 towards a scholarship for the Harvard Club of Rochester, N.Y.
   • $200 for the Bureau for Research in Municipal Government.
   • $250 for the Charles Sedgwick Minot Fellowship.
   • $1,000 for the Charles Wellington Stone Scholarship Fund.
   • $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry.
   • $1,000 for the Department of Physiology.
   • $200 for the Bureau for Research in Municipal Government.

The page also mentions that some items, such as the 23 missing console stops and a gallery organ, were planned to be placed in the rear of the main chapel.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated May 6, 1932. The page is titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and contains a detailed report of gifts received by Harvard College and its various departments.

Key points include:

1. Meeting Details:

   • The meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College was held on April 11, 1932, with Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Lee, and Clark, and Treasurer Shattuck present.

2. Gifts Accepted:

   • From Stuart Wyeth: $3,828.62.
   • From Susan Greene Dexter: $583.34.
   • From F. Gordon Dexter: $853.34.

3. Gifts and Grants for Various Projects:

   • Rockefeller Foundation: $426,634 for buildings, equipment, and endowment of research in astronomy, and $2,500 for the library of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
   • Mr. Ralph Isham: $50,000 for the Albert Keep Isham Memorial Fund.
   • Commonwealth Fund: $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry, $1,123 for courses in the Medical School, and $2,000 for the Library.
   • Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan: $1,250 for the College Library.
   • Mr. Lucius N. Littauer: $798.65 for special expenses.
   • An anonymous friend: $1,200 for a fellowship in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
   • Dr. Denman W. Ross: $750 towards a salary.
   • Harvard Club of Rochester: $200 towards a scholarship.
   • Mrs. Charles S. Minot: $200 for the Charles Sedgwick Minot Fellowship.
   • Dr. Thomas Barbour: $41.67 for medical research.
   • Professor Roland B. Dixon: $18.36 towards the Roxbury Ladies Aid and Fuel Society.
   • Anonymous contributions for several smaller amounts towards specific projects and funds.
   • Various sundry subscribers: Gifts towards the Harvard Fund, including $32,453, $16,666.67, and others for specific projects and memorials.

4. Other Gifts and Donations:

   • To the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology: $3,850.
   • To Mr. Edward Mallinckrodt Jr.: $5,200 for research in the Department of Medicine.
   • To the alumni of the Stone School of Boston.

The report also mentions plans for additional stops and a gallery organ for the chapel.

The document is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 6, 1932. It details the receipt of various donations and gifts made to Harvard College, along with the purposes for which they are intended. Notable gifts include those from the Rockefeller Foundation for buildings, equipment, and research in astronomy, the Harvard-Yenching Institute, and the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology. Additionally, it lists gifts for scholarships, fellowships, and specific departments such as Neuro-pathology, Psychiatry, and the Graduate School of Business Administration. The document also acknowledges donations for the Harvard Memorial Hall, the Harvard-Yenching Institute, and the Charles Wellington Stone Scholarship Fund, among others. The total amount of gifts received is $26,834.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Volume XXXIV, Number 22, dated June 6, 1932. The main section on this page is titled "The President and Fellows," detailing a meeting held on April 11, 1932, with President Lowell and Fellows Perkins, Curtis, Lee, and Clark present, along with Treasurer Shattuck.

The Treasurer reported several receipts that were gratefully accepted, and the President and Fellows expressed gratitude to the following donors for their generous gifts:

1. Rockefeller Foundation - $14,665.36 for research and equipment in economics, and $2,083.33 for classifying and cataloguing the library of the Graduate School of Business Administration.

2. Anonymous Donations:

   • $16,666.66 towards St. Ariel Shepley’s expedition to Asia for the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum.
   • $812 for buildings, equipment, and endowment.
   • $11,869.87 for retiring allowances from the Carnegie Foundation.
   • $5,000 towards the Robert Louis Stroock Memorial Fund.

3. Specific Donors:

   • Estate of Stuart Wyeth: $3,226.62.
   • Estate of Susan Greene Dexter (Mrs. F. Gordon Dexter): $583.34.
   • Various amounts for specific purposes such as:
     • $3,000 for the Charles Wellington Stone Scholarship Fund.
     • $2,300 for the Albert Russel Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research.
     • $2,000 for studying the circulation of the brain.
     • $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Sociology.
     • $1,125 for various courses in the Graduate School of Business Administration.
     • $200 for a certain salary.

4. Other Contributions:

   • Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan: $1,250 and additional $798.65 for special expenses in the College Library.
   • Mr. Lucius N. Littauer: $750 for a traveling fellowship in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
   • Dr. D. D. W. Ross: $750 for a certain salary.
   • Harvard Club of Rochester, N.Y.: $100.
   • Mr. Robert F. Herrick: $500 for the Bureau for Research in Municipal Government.
   • Mr. Charles S. Minot: $200 for the Charles Sedgwick Minot Fellowship.
   • Professor Roland B. Dixon: $14.67 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • Professor Tozzer and the Roxbury Ladies Aid and Fuel Society: $15 for the College Library.

The page lists multiple other donations for specific purposes and funds, acknowledging the generosity of various individuals and organizations.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 6, 1932. It lists various gifts and donations received by Harvard University, along with the purposes for which these funds were allocated. The meeting of the President and Fellows was held on April 11, 1932, and the following gifts were reported and accepted:

1. Estate of Stuart Wyeth: $3,828.62
2. Estate of Susan Greene Dexter (Mrs. F. Gordon Dexter): $583.34

The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to several individuals and organizations for their generous gifts, including:

• The Rockefeller Foundation for $426,634.34 for buildings, equipment, and endowment of a research laboratory in astronomy.
• The Carnegie Corporation of New York for $2,500 for research in astronomy.
• Mrs. Albert Keep Isham for $50,000 in memory of her husband, Albert Keep Isham, for research in physiology and physical chemistry.
• Anonymous donors for various amounts totaling $32,453 towards the Harvard Fund, $12,500 for buildings, equipment, and endowment of research in astronomy, $5,000 for the Robert Louis Stroock Memorial Fund, and $1,869.57 for retiring allowances.
• The Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology for $3,850 for explorations.
• The American School of Prehistoric Research for $3,850 for explorations.
• Mr. Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. for $2,200 for research in the Department of Medicine.
• The Harvard Club of Rochester, N.Y. for $200 towards a scholarship.
• The Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation for $2,500 for the Department of Neuropathology for the study of the circulation of the brain.
• The Commonwealth Fund for $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry, $1,125 for courses in the Medical School, and $200 for the gift of a microscope.
• Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan for $1,250.
• Mr. Lucius N. Littauer for $798.65 for special expenses in the College Library.
• An anonymous friend for $1,200 for a fellowship in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
• Dr. Dennan W. Ross for $750 towards a certain salary.
• Mrs. Charles S. Minot for $200 for the Charles Sedgwick Minot Fellowship.
• Dr. Thomas Barbour for $41.67 for a microscope.
• Professor Roland B. Dixon for $18.36, and the Roxbury Ladies Aid and Fuel Society for $15, for books for the College Library.

Additionally, the page mentions the construction of a console for 23 missing stops and a gallery organ of 55 stops in the main chapel, with the hope that these will be placed in the rear of the main chapel.

The image displays a page from what appears to be the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." At the top of the page is a header with this title, and the text on the page is organized into two columns with various paragraphs. The text seems to discuss financial contributions to Harvard College, mentioning gifts, donations, and funding related to academics, research, and infrastructure. The specific topics include mentions of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, acknowledgments of gifts from various benefactors, and mentions of designating funds for scholarships, fellowships, research, and the College Library. There is a handwritten note in the top margin with the date "May 6, 1932." The page number at the top is 930, and the document has a vintage or historical appearance.

The image depicted is a page from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN". The date handwritten at the top of the page is "May 6 1932". The text on the page discusses various financial gifts and contributions made to Harvard University, including donations for research in astronomy and economics, fellowships, and scholarships. The text also lists the recipients of these donations and their intended purposes, such as the establishment of funds, support for specific academic departments, and donations towards library collections and research initiatives.

This image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated May 6, 1932. The page is numbered 930 and contains text reporting on a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on April 11, 1932. The text lists various gifts and donations received by the college, along with the names of the donors and the purposes for which the gifts were intended.

Some of the notable gifts mentioned include:

• $3,828.62 from the estate of Stuart Wyeth
• $583.34 from the estate of Susan Greene Dexter
• $426,834 from the Rockefeller Foundation for buildings, equipment, and research in various fields
• $50,000 from Mr. Ralph Isham for a memorial chapel organ
• Various donations towards research, scholarships, salaries, and specific departments or projects

The text is neatly formatted in two columns on a single sheet that is mounted or placed on a larger background paper. The date "May 6, 1932" is handwritten at the top of the page. The page shows some slight discoloration and aging typical of older documents.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 6, 1932. The page is a formal document detailing financial contributions and acknowledgments made to Harvard University and its affiliated institutions. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content

1. Header:

   • The top of the page features the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" in bold, centered text.
   • A handwritten date, "May 6, 1932," is noted at the top left corner.

2. Main Body:

   • The page is structured as a formal report or announcement, listing various gifts, donations, and acknowledgments made to Harvard University and its associated institutions.
   • The content is organized into paragraphs, each detailing specific contributions and their intended purposes.

3. Key Sections:

   • The President and Fellows:

     • The text begins with a report from a meeting held on April 11, 1932, where the President and Fellows of Harvard College were present. The meeting was chaired by President Lowell, with Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Lee, and Clark as Treasurer and Secretary.
     • The Treasurer reported the following receipts, which were gratefully accepted.

   • List of Gifts and Donations:

     • The bulk of the page consists of a detailed list of financial contributions, each accompanied by the donor's name and the purpose of the gift. Examples include:
       • From the estate of Stuart Wyeth: $3,825.00.
       • From the estate of Susan Greene Dexter: $53.34.
       • To the Rockefeller Foundation: $426,834 for buildings, equipment, and endowment of research in astronomy.
       • To the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching: $11,369.57 for retiring allowances.
       • To the American School of Prehistoric Research: $3,850 for explorations of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.
       • To the Josiah Macy, Jr., Foundation for Neuropathology: $2,000 for the circulation of the brain.
       • To the Commonwealth Fund: $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry.
       • To the Museum of Comparative Zoology: $4.67 for Dr. Thomas Barbour's gift.
       • To the Harvard Club of Rochester, N.Y.: $200 for the Bureau of Research in Municipal Government.
       • To the Fuel Society: $15 for books for the College Library.

   • Acknowledgments:

     • The document concludes with a formal vote expressing gratitude to the donors for their generous contributions.

4. Formatting:

   • The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of documents from the early 20th century.
   • Paragraphs are indented and separated by line breaks for clarity.
   • The page number "930" is visible at the top left, indicating its position within the bulletin.

Visual Characteristics

• Condition: The page appears to be aged, with some discoloration and slight wear, suggesting it is a historical document.
• Handwriting: The date at the top is handwritten, adding a personal touch to the otherwise typed document.
• Structure: The layout is clean and organized, reflecting the formal nature of the bulletin.

Purpose

The document serves as an official record of financial contributions to Harvard University and its affiliated institutions, acknowledging donors and detailing the purposes of their gifts. It reflects the university's efforts to recognize and express gratitude for support from various individuals, organizations, and estates.

This page provides insight into the funding landscape of Harvard University in the early 1930s, highlighting the diverse sources of financial support for academic and research endeavors.