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The image shows two pages of the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated February 26, 1932. The text on the pages details various academic achievements, awards, and recognitions given to Harvard alumni and students. Here is a summary of the content:

Left Page (Page 1048)

• Tara-chan Exhibition: The head of each branch of the Tara-chan exhibition underwent restoration under Kiyomori’s leadership.
• Fogg Museum: Facsimile reproductions of scrolls, including the "Tale of Genji," were shown. Shinshi Tanka, the artist who painted the scrolls, copied them meticulously.
• Scroll Reproduction: The process involved using special paper and inks to replicate the ancient manuscripts.
• Bowdoin Prizes:
  • Undergraduate Prizes:
    • Essays in English: $350 to Gilbert Knox (New York City), $200 to Russell Mixter (New York City), $100 to M. L. Asbenson (Boston).
    • Essays on "The Ideal of a University": $100 to R. N. Clarke Jr. (Atlanta, Ga.).
    • Translation into Greek: $100 to F. M. Snowden Jr. (Boston).
    • Translation into Latin: $100 to H. E. Burton (Milwaukee, Wis.).
  • Graduate Prizes:
    • Essays in English: $200 to H. T. Parker (New York City), $100 to A. Stead (New York City).

Right Page

• Garrison Prize:
  • Awarded to J. K. Ayers (Rockland, Me.) for his group of poems. Each recipient received a silver medal. Honorable mentions included S. P. French (Boston), J. K. Ayers (Rockland, Me.), J. W. Krutch (New York City), R. M. Hatch (Cambridge), and G. K. Martin (Boston).
• Winthrop Sargent Prize:
  • Awarded to W. M. Porter (Allegheny, Pa.) for an essay on "Shakespearean Doublet and Deformed."
• John Osborne Sargent Prize:
  • Awarded to Miss Winifred L. Post (Radcliffe) for the best translation of a lyric portion of Horace.

The bulletin highlights the academic and literary achievements of Harvard students and alumni, showcasing their excellence in various fields such as literature, translation, and artistic reproduction.

The image displays a segment from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated pages 1048 to 1049, detailing several academic prizes awarded by Harvard University and other institutions. Here’s a detailed summary:

Facsimile Exhibitions

• The text mentions an exhibition of facsimile reproductions of ancient art at the Fogg Museum, initially shown in Tokyo in 1925. These reproductions, created by Shimbui Tanaka, are noted for their high quality and difficulty to distinguish from the original works. They include copies made on the same type of paper used hundreds of years ago, using traditional methods and materials such as gold dust and silk.

Bowdoin Prizes

Bowdoin Prizes are awarded for essays in various categories:

1. Undergraduate Prizes for Essays in English:

   • $500 to Gilbert Kahn for an essay on "The Poetry of Thomas Hardy."
   • $200 to Russell Maloney for an essay on "The Comic Spirit in Restoration Comedy."
   • $100 to M. L. Anshen for an essay titled "Stained Glass Attributes: A Study in Romantic Medievalism."
   • Honorable mentions were given to R. N. Clark and G. A. Harrar.

2. Graduate Prizes:

   • $75 in the Classical field to A. M. Young for translating a passage from Juvenal.
   • $75 in the English field to David Flaherty for an essay on "The Influence of William Godwin on the Poetry of Shelley."

Garrison Prize

• The Lovett Memon Garrison Prize of $175 for an undergraduate’s best poem on an approved subject, divided as follows:
  • First prize to R. L. Duffus for a group of poems.
  • Honorable mentions to C. L. Sulzberger, R. M. Hatch, and others.

Winthrop Sargent Prize

• The Winthrop Sargent Prize of $150 for the best work related to Shakespeare:
  • First prize to H. N. Hillebrand for "Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew': An Essay."
  • Honorable mentions to A. Allinson and P. P. Sherman.

John Osborne Sargent Prizes

• The John Osborne Sargent Prizes totaling $300 for metrical translations:
  • First prize ($200) to Miss Winifred L. Post for a lyric poem of Horace.
  • Second prize ($100) divided among several students for their translations.

This segment of the bulletin highlights the recognition of academic and creative excellence among students through various prestigious awards.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 1932. The page primarily details various prizes awarded to Harvard alumni, specifically for academic achievements and literary contributions.

Bowdoin Prizes

• Gilbert Kahn ('32) from New York City received $500 for an essay on "The Poetry of Thomas Hardy."
• Russell Maclay ('32) from Newton Centre was awarded $200 for an essay on "Aldous Huxley and the Novel of Ideas."
• Richard H. Clark ('32) from Atlanta, Georgia, received $75 for a study on "Stained Glass Artitudes in Romantic Medievalism."
• H. L. Hisbee ('32) from Milton received honorable mention for a passage in J. Burnet's "Greek Philosophy."

Additional Prize

• David Flesher ('32) from New York City received a prize of $300 for an essay on "Bacon's Essays and Castiglione's 'Courtier.'"

Garrison Prize

• S. P. Franchot ('32) from Boston and J. R. Agee ('32) from Rockland, Maine, each received $175 for their poems on approved subjects by the English Department. Honorable mentions went to C. L. Sulzberger ('34) from New York City, R. M. Hatch ('33) from Cambridge, and G. K. Martin ('32) from Oolen, Belgium.

Winthrop Sargent Prize

• John M. Pratt ('32) from Philadelphia received $150 for the best essay on "Shakespeare's Work," titled "Aaron Hill, Disciple and Defender of Shakespeare."

John Osborne Sargent Prize

• Miss Winifred L. Post, a junior at Radcliffe College, received $200 for the best metrical translation of a lyric poem of Horace.

Chemistry Prize

• W. F. Bruce ('30) from Somerville received honorable mention for an essay on "The Stereoisomerism of Osmium."

Other Fields

• No prizes were awarded in the fields of history, government, and economics.

Additional Honors

• E. Squires (1925) received a prize for his work.
• E. S. Redford (1927) and M. W. Eccles (5 Grad) received honorable mentions in their respective fields.

The page is marked with the number "1048" and the date "Mar 3 1932" in the top right corner.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically the 1932 edition. The page lists various academic awards and honors given to Harvard graduates. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Head of the Page:

• The page is numbered 1048.

Bowdoin Prizes:

• Bowdoin Prizes were awarded in several categories:
  • English: $500 to Gilbert Kahn, '32, of New York City for his essay on "The Poetry of Thomas Hardy."
  • $200 to Russell McLanahan, '32, of Newton Centre for an essay entitled "Aldous Huxley and the Novel of Ideas."
  • $100 to H. L. Bisbee, '32, of Milton for a study on "Stained Glass Attributes, a Study in Romantic Medievalism." Honorable mention was given to R. N. Clark, Jr., '32, of Atlanta, GA.
  • Classics: $75 to F. M. Snowden, Jr., '32, of Boston for a translation of a passage in J. Burnet's "Greek Philosophy."
  • $50 to H. L. Bisbee, '32, of Milton for a translation of a passage from the Greek.

English Prizes:

• A $300 prize was awarded to David Flesher, 2 Grad., A.M. '31, S.B. (New York University) '30 for his essay titled "Hocage" and "Castiglione's 'Courtier.'"
• Honorable mentions were given to G. A. Stead, 1 Grad., A.B. (Univ. of Ill.) '24, A.M. (Univ. of Wash.) '30, of Covina, Calif., and M. W. Eccles, 5 Grad., A.M. '28, A.B. (Oberlin) '27, of Washington, D.C.

Chemistry Prize:

• A $300 prize was awarded to W. F. Bruce, A.M. '30, Ph.D. '31, A.B. (Wesleyan) '27, A.M. (ibid.) '28, of Somerville for an essay on "The Stereoisomerism of Oximes."

Garrison Prize:

• The Lloyd McKim Garrison Prize of $175 was awarded to S. P. Franchot, '32, of Boston for a poem titled "The Little House."
• Honorable mentions were given to J. R. Ager, '32, of Rockland, Me. and C. L. Sulzberger, '34, of New York City, R. M. Hatch, '33, of Cambridge, and G. K. Martin, '32, of Olen, Belgium.

Winthrop Sargent Prize:

• The Winthrop Sargent Prize of $150 was awarded to John M. Pratt, 4 Grad., A.M. '26, A.B. (Amherst) '23, S.T.B. (Divinity) '29, of Cambridge for an essay entitled "Aaron Hill, Disciple and Defender of Shakespeare."

John Osborne Sargent Prize:

• The John Osborne Sargent Prize of $200 was awarded to Miss Winifred L. Post, a junior at Radcliffe College, for her translation of a lyric poem of Horace.

The page also includes some handwritten notes in the top right corner, indicating the year as 1932 and the number 48.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated September 3, 1932. The page contains information about various prizes and awards given to students at Harvard University.

Bowdoin Prizes

• Undergraduate Prizes for Essays in English:

  • $500 awarded to Gilbert Kahn ('32) of New York City for "The Poetry of Thomas Hardy".
  • $200 awarded to Russell MacLennan ('32) of Newton Centre for an essay on "Aldous Huxley and the Novel of Ideas".
  • $100 awarded to H. L. Bisbee ('32) of Milton for a study on "Romantic Medievalism".
  • $50 awarded to R. N. Clark, Jr. ('32) of Atlanta, Georgia for his essay on "The Classics".

• Honorable Mentions:

  • David Flesher, 2 Grad., A.M. '31, S.B. (New York University) for "Hegel's 'Phenomenology of Spirit'".
  • Robert F. Brown, 3 Grad., A.M. '28, for "Essays and Castiglione's 'Courrier'".
  • A.M. Stead, 1 Grad., A.B. (University of Illinois) for "Aaron Hill, Disciple and Defender of Shakespeare".

Garrison Prize

• The Lloyd McKim Garrison Prize of $175 for the best poem submitted by an undergraduate on a subject approved by the English Department, divided among:
  • S. P. Franchet, 32, of Boston for his poem.
  • J. R. Agee, 32, of Rockland, Maine for his poem.
  • C. L. Sulzberger, 34, of New York City, R. M. Hatch, 33, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and G. K. Martin, 32, of Oslo, Norway for their poems.

Winthrop Sargent Prize

• The Winthrop Sargent Prize of $150 for the best essay on Shakespeare's work, awarded to John M. Pratt, 4 Grad., A.M. '28, A.B. (Harvard College) for an essay entitled "Aaron Hill, Disciple and Defender of Shakespeare".

John Osborne Sargent Prize

• The John Osborne Sargent Prize of $200 for the best metrical translation of a lyric poem of Horace, awarded to Miss Winifred L. Post, a junior at Radcliffe College.

Additionally, the page mentions that prizes were awarded in the fields of history, government, and economics, but specific winners and details for these categories are not provided in this visible portion of the document. The page also lists honorable mentions for specific individuals in different fields like chemistry, A.M. '28 (Obtain), D.C., Washington, D.C. and others.

The image displays an open book, likely a bulletin or newsletter, with the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" visible at the top of the left page. The content on the left page discusses the Bowdoin Prizes, including details about the winners and their respective essays and poems. The right page appears to be more lightly printed, with handwritten annotations and possibly a date at the top. The text on these pages seems to focus on academic achievements and prizes awarded to individuals, along with some details about the selection process and the works submitted. The overall context suggests that this is a document related to academic recognition and achievements, specifically at Harvard University.

The image shows an open page from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The text appears to list various academic prizes and awards, including the Bowdoin Prizes, Garrison Prize, Winthrop Sargent Prize, and John Osborne Sargent Prize. These awards are described with details about their purpose, the amount of money awarded, and some recipients. The page is typed in a serif font and appears to be from an older printed document. The text is primarily focused on recognizing students' academic achievements in essays, poetry, and translations. The opposite page is mostly blank, with some handwritten notes at the top right corner that read "NAB de 3 1932" and some faint letters.

The image shows a two-page spread from a publication with text that appears to be from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The left page contains printed text with various paragraphs that seem to list names and associated prizes or awards. The right page is nearly blank, with only a library or archival reference code "No. 85 Dec 8 1932" written at the top right corner. The lighting is even and the pages are slightly yellowed, suggesting it might be an older document. The text mentions specifics such as monetary values of prizes and the names of presumably people who received them, denoting academic or other achievements recognized by the mentioned institution.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page number 1048. The title heading indicates the section is about various academic awards or prizes given to students, such as the Bowdoin Prizes, the Garrison Prize, the Winthrop Sargent Prize, and the John Osborne Sargent Prize. Each prize description includes the names of the recipients and brief explanations of the awards. The text is printed in a serif font and is densely packed with minimal spacing between the lines. To the right of this page, there is a blank sheet of paper, with a handwritten note at the top edge that reads "H.A.B. Dec 3 1932" along with handwritten letters "H" and "F" in two corners. The blank sheet is slightly overlapping the printed page. The background appears to be a light gray surface.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically from the 1932 edition. The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, giving it a vintage appearance. The text is typed in a formal, serif font and is organized into several sections, detailing various academic and artistic achievements, awards, and honors received by Harvard alumni.

Key Elements in the Image:

1. Header:

   • The top of the page features the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" prominently displayed, indicating that this is an official publication for Harvard alumni.

2. Main Content:

   • The page is divided into several sections, each highlighting different types of achievements:
     • BOWDOIN PRIZES: This section lists awards for essays in English, including mentions of specific winners and their works. For example, it mentions an essay titled "The Novel of Ideas" by M. L. Arsenian, who received an honorable mention.
     • GARRISON PRIZE: This section details the Lloyd McKim Garrison Prize, awarded annually for the best poem submitted by an undergraduate. It mentions winners such as S. P. Francisco, J. R. Agee, and C. L. Sulzberger.
     • WINTHROP SARGENT PRIZE: This section highlights the Winthrop Sargent Prize, awarded for the best essay relating to Shakespeare or John Milton. It mentions winners such as John Alleghenny Pratt.
     • JOHN OSBORNE SARGENT PRIZE: This section describes the John Osborne Sargent Prize, awarded for the best meritrad translation of a lyric poem. It notes that the prize was awarded to Miss Winifred L. Post.

3. Textual Details:

   • The text includes names of winners, their academic affiliations (e.g., universities, departments), and the titles of their works.
   • It also provides brief descriptions of the prizes, such as their monetary value and the criteria for winning.

4. Layout and Formatting:

   • The text is neatly aligned in paragraphs, with clear headings for each prize category.
   • The page number "1048" is visible at the top left corner, indicating its position within the bulletin.
   • There is a handwritten note at the top right corner that reads "H.O.B. JR 3 1932," likely a reference or annotation by someone who handled or reviewed the document.

5. Condition:

   • The paper shows signs of aging, with slight discoloration and wear, suggesting it is an original or preserved copy from the 1932 issue.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical document that celebrates academic and literary achievements of Harvard alumni. It reflects the formal and structured nature of academic recognition during that era, with detailed descriptions of prizes, winners, and their accomplishments. The aged appearance of the page adds a sense of historical significance, emphasizing the enduring value of such records in preserving institutional memory.