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The document is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 3, 1932. It details the receipt of various gifts and donations to Harvard College, along with the expressions of gratitude from the President and Fellows. Notable gifts include $3,860.70 from the estate of George Willett Van Nest, $10,000 from the Harvard-Yenching Institute, and several other substantial donations for various purposes such as the construction of laboratory buildings, the purchase of books, and support for specific departments and initiatives. The document also lists gifts for the Arnold Arboretum, the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and the Graduate School of Business Administration, among others. The meeting was attended by President Lowell and several Fellows, with the Treasurer reporting the receipts.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated January 3, 1932. It lists various gifts and contributions received by Harvard University, and the acceptance of these gifts by the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

Here are the key points from the page:

1. April 25, 1932 Meeting:

   • Gifts accepted include:
     • $3,860.70 from the estate of George Willett Van Nest.
     • $10,000 from the Harvard-Yenching Institute for meeting expenditures.
     • $8,344.32 from the International Education Board for laboratory buildings and equipment.
     • $1,872 for establishing the Class of 1873.
     • $5,000 to the William James Foundation for the Art Museum.
     • $2,500 to Mr. C. C. Kubin for the German Museum.
     • $1,500 to Mr. Francis Glesner Lee for the salary of a professor in legal medicine.
     • $1,000 to Mr. L. Cabot Briggs for research in Anthropology.
     • $1,000 from the Harvard Woman's Club of Boston for the Loan Fund.
     • $5,000 from Mr. A. P. Pfeiffer for the College Library.
     • Various smaller amounts to individuals and organizations for specific purposes such as zoology, comparative anatomy, and the Semitic Museum.

2. May 8, 1932 Meeting:

   • Gifts accepted include:
     • $118.60 from Charles Lawrence Hutchinson for the Arnold Arboretum.
     • $29,400 in cash and securities from the estate of Henry Clay Frick.
     • $25,000 from the General Education Board for advanced work in the humanities.
     • $16,181.30 towards the Harvard Fund.
     • $11,812.76 for the Advancement of Teaching.
     • $10,000 from an anonymous friend for special expenses of the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
     • $25,000 from the Rockefeller Foundation for research in economics.
     • $2,000 for the cataloging of the Library of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
     • $2,083.33 for research in physics and physical chemistry.
     • $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry.

The page also mentions specific donations such as:

• $1,000 from the Association of National Advertisers, Inc. and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, for research in the Department of Government.
• $500 from Mr. Edward Drake Roe, Jr. for the construction of a building at Oak Ridge to house Dr. Roe's telescope and other astronomical equipment.
• $250 for research by Professor Louis C. Gratton.
• $79 for astronomical symbols to the Bond Astronomical Club.
• $57.50 towards the George Schünemann Jackson Fund from Messrs. Charles Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Willians.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically dated January 3, 1982, but the content appears to be from earlier meetings, specifically from April 25, 1932, and May 8, 1932.

April 25, 1932 Meeting:

• President and Fellows: The meeting was attended by President Lowell and Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Lee, and Clark, along with Treasurer Shattuck.
• Receipts and Acceptances:
  • A gift of $3,860.70 from the estate of George Willett Van Nest was accepted.
• Gratitude for Gifts:
  • $10,000 to the Harvard-Yenching Institute for meeting expenditures.
  • $8,344.32 to the International Education Board for constructing and equipping laboratory buildings for biology and allied sciences.
  • $3,006.72 to the Class of 1873 for the purchase of books for the College Library.
  • $5,000 to Sir Aurel Stein for his expedition to Asia.
  • $2,500 to the German Museum for the use of Mrs. Kuhn's collection.
  • $1,500 to Mrs. Frances Gleason Lee for a professor of legal medicine.
  • $1,000 to Mr. L. Cabot Briggs for research in anthropology.
  • $1,000 to the Harvard Women's Club of Boston for the Loan Fund.
  • $1,001.33 to Miss Elizabeth P. Douglas.
  • $25 to Miss Anna Wells Morse.
  • $15 to Miss Alice Allen.
  • $10 each to Professor E. H. Parker, Professor R. P. Bigelow, and Professor A. E. Foote.
  • $5 to Mr. Jabez L. Robinson for incidental expenses of the Semitic Museum.
  • $400 to the Association of National Advertisers and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America.
  • $500 to Mrs. Edward Drake Roe Jr. for the construction of a building at Oak Ridge to house Dr. Roe's telescope and other astronomical equipment.

May 8, 1932 Meeting:

• President and Fellows: Attended by President Lowell, Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Clark, and Treasurer Shattuck.
• Receipts and Acceptances:
  • $118.60 from the estate of Charles Lawrence Hutchinson.
  • $29,400 from the estate of Henry Clay Frick.
• Gratitude for Gifts:
  • $25,000 to the General Education Board for advanced work in the humanities.
  • $16,181.30 to Harvard Fund.
  • $11,812.76 to the Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for retiring allowances.
  • $10,000 to an anonymous friend for special expenses of the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
  • $1,000 to Mr. Thomas Barbour for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
  • $1,000 to the Rockefeller Foundation for research in economics.
  • $1,000 to the Department of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
  • $250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry.
  • $1,125 for courses in the Department of Psychiatry.

The page lists detailed acknowledgments and gratitude for various financial contributions made to Harvard College and its various departments and funds.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 3, 1982. It contains records from meetings of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, detailing the receipt and acceptance of various gifts and bequests.

The first meeting, held on April 25, 1932, in Boston, accepted the following gifts:

1. From the estate of George Willett Van Nest: $3,860.70.
2. The President and Fellows expressed gratitude for numerous gifts, including:
   • $10,000 to the Harvard-Yenching Institute for meeting expenditures.
   • $3,344.32 to the International Education Board for laboratory construction and equipment.
   • $5,006.72 to establish the Class of 1873 Fund for the purchase of books.
   • Various gifts to individuals and departments, including the Harvard-Yenching Institute, the Harvard Art Museums, and specific professors for research and salaries.

The second meeting, held on May 8, 1932, in Cambridge, accepted the following gifts:

1. From the estate of Charles Lawrence Hutchinson: $118.60 in cash and securities valued at $29,400 for the Arnold Arboretum.
2. From the estate of Henry Clay Frick: real estate valued at $1,260,000 for the Frick Laboratory.
3. The President and Fellows expressed gratitude for numerous gifts, including:
   • $25,000 to the General Education Board for advanced work in the humanities.
   • Various sums to sundry contributors for the Harvard Fund.
   • $1,112.76 to the Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
   • Specific gifts to individuals and departments, including the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Commonwealth Fund for various research and educational purposes.

The page also includes acknowledgments to donors for specific purposes such as the construction of buildings, endowments, and other institutional needs.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Volume 34, published in 1932. The page number is 1057 and contains records of decisions and financial gifts reported during meetings of the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

Key Sections and Decisions:

Meeting in Boston, April 25, 1932

The Treasurer reported the following receipts and actions:

1. Bequests and Donations Accepted:

   • From the estate of George Willett Van Nest: $4,860.70.
   • Gratitude was expressed to anonymous donors for several gifts.

2. Specific Gifts:

   • $10,900 to the Harvard-Yenching Institute for expenses related to Harvard University.
   • $8,344.32 to the International Education Board for laboratory construction and equipment.
   • Securities valued at $1,500 for establishing the Class of 1873 Fund, to be used after the last survivor's death for the College Library.
   • $5,000 for a memorial to Mrs. Asa O. Gallup at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • $2,500 from Mrs. Charles Kuhn for the Germanic Museum.
   • $1,500 from Mrs. Frances Glessner Lee for legal medicine lectures.
   • $1,000 from Mr. L. Cabot Briggs for research in the Division of Anthropology.
   • Various other contributions to the Harvard Woman's Club, the Botanic Garden, and other projects.

Meeting at Oak Ridge, May 6, 1932

Additional donations were reported and accepted:

1. Astronomical Equipment:

   • A telescope and other equipment to Mrs. Annie J. Cannon from Dr. Rose and his daughter.
   • $250 from Louis C. Gratwick for renovating the Oak Ridge Observatory.

2. Publications:

   • $100 from contributors for publications related to the Near East Archaeological Expedition.

3. Astronomical Club and Observatory:

   • $79 for astronomical globes from the Bond Astronomical Club.
   • $37.50 for the George R. Agassiz Fund for the Astronomical Observatory.

Meeting in Cambridge, May 8, 1932

Further financial gifts were acknowledged:

1. Bequests and Donations:

   • From the estate of Charles Lawrence Hutchinson: $118.60 for general purposes and $29,400 for the Arnold Arboretum.
   • From the estate of Henry Clay Frick: Real estate valued for unspecified purposes.

2. Specific Gifts:

   • $25,000 to the General Education Board for humanities work.
   • Contributions for various funds, including the Harvard Fund, Graduate School of Business Administration, and others.
   • $11,812.76 for retiring allowances.
   • $1,000 from an anonymous donor for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • $1,000 from Thomas Barbour for the Museum.
   • $110 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology from Mr. Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr.
   • $4,500 from the Rockefeller Foundation for economic research.
   • $1,813.13 for classifying and cataloging the library's graduate school of Business Administration materials.
   • $2,083.33 for the Department of Psychology and Physiology.
   • $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Physics.
   • $1,125 for courses in the Department of Chemistry.

This detailed list reflects the various financial contributions made to Harvard University for different academic and infrastructure purposes during the specified meetings.

The image is a document titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated December 8, 1932. It is page 1057. The document details a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on November 14, 1932, with attendees including President Lowell, Professor Lowell, Messrs. Parker, Curtis, Lee, and Clark, and Treasurer Shattuck.

The Treasurer reported the receipt of various gifts, which were gratefully accepted by the President and Fellows. The gifts include:

1. From the estate of George Willett Van Nest: $1,460.76.
2. From Harvard-Yenching Institute: $10,000 for travel expenses.
3. From the International Education Board: $2,140 for laboratory buildings.
4. From the estate of Charles Jackson: $1,986.77 for the Class of 1871 scholarship.
5. From two anonymous friends: $4,000 for the Fogg Art Museum.
6. From the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum: $1,000 for the museum.
7. From Mr. Charles Kuhn: $2,500 in memory of Mrs. Kuhn.
8. From Mrs. Frances Glessner Lee: $1,000 for outside lectures.
9. From the estate of Charles F. Batchelder: $1,000 for the Division of Anthropology.
10. From the Harvard Woman's Club of Boston: $1,000 for the Loeb Music Library.
11. From Mr. Gustavus A. Pfeiffer: $5,000 for securities.
12. From Mr. John Wells Morse: $25,000 for the Arnold Arboretum.
13. From various donors: $100 each for the Seattle Museum.
14. From the Association of National Advertisers: $1,000 for the Department of Government.
15. From Mr. Edward Harkness: $500 for the construction of a building at Oak Ridge.
16. From Dr. Roe's telescope and other equipment: $100 for the Department of Astronomy.
17. From Dr. Roe's daughter, Mrs. Edwin Hall Gagnon: $250 for research in geophysics.
18. From Professor Louis C. Graton: $100 for the Near East Archaeological Expedition.
19. From the American Astronomical Club: $72 for astronomical symbols.
20. From the estate of Charles Jackson: $25,000 for the George S. Schreiber Jackson Fund.

Additionally, the document mentions another meeting held on May 15, 1932, where the following gifts were reported and accepted:

1. From the estate of Charles Lawrence Hutchinson: $29,400 for the Arnold Arboretum.
2. From the estate of Henry Clay Frick: $25,000 for the development of advanced work in the humanities.
3. From the Rockefeller Foundation: $100,000 for the Harvard Fund.
4. From the Carnegie Foundation: $15,000 for the Department of Anthropology.
5. From an anonymous friend: $19,000 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
6. From Dr. Thomas Barbour: $100 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
7. From Mrs. Edward Mallinckrodt: $100 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
8. From the Rockefeller Foundation: $2,500 for research in economics.
9. From the Rockefeller Foundation: $2,051.51 for classifying and cataloging.
10. From the Rockefeller Foundation: $2,083.51 for the School of Business Administration.
11. From the Rockefeller Foundation: $1,125 for research in physiology and psychology.
12. From the Rockefeller Foundation: $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry.
13. From the Rockefeller Foundation: $1,125 for courses in psychiatry.

The document is a detailed record of the gifts received by Harvard University and the expressions of gratitude from the President and Fellows to the donors.

This is an image of a document titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and dated "July 3, 1922." The bulletin appears to contain a list of transactions, donations, and decisions made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College, as well as some specific mentions of notable contributions by individuals and organizations. It lists several monetary gifts for various purposes such as scholarships, the construction of buildings, acquisition of equipment, the addition to loan funds, and other charitable causes related to Harvard University and its community.

The text is arranged in two columns with several paragraphs detailing each item. The content is quite dense and filled with financial figures and names of donors. Some sections start with "Voted that the President and Fellows desire to express their gratitude to the following persons for their generous gifts..." followed by details of the specific contributions.

Also visible on the document are the edges of the paper and some shadows, suggesting the image captures a physical copy of the bulletin, possibly on a display or within a book, and there's a handwritten annotation on the top right corner which looks like "146".

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 3, 1932. The text on the page lists various proceedings and donations received at meetings held by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. It mentions specific monetary gifts, their donors, and their intended purposes, ranging from the establishment of educational institutes and funds to specific contributions for research and equipment. The text is printed in a formal, columned format typical of official reports and bulletins from the period.

The image shows a newspaper clipping or printed page titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" that appears to be from the year 1932, as handwritten at the top is "Je 3, 1932." The page is numbered "1057" and contains two columns of text headed "THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS." The content details the meetings of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held in Boston on April 25, 1932, and in Cambridge on May 8, 1932. It includes financial reports from the Treasurer and expresses gratitude for various generous gifts and donations made to Harvard University, ranging from monetary gifts for specific departments and purposes to construction and research funding. Donors and gift amounts are mentioned, along with the intended uses of these gifts, covering areas such as biology, anthropology, the Germanic Museum, legal medicine, and multiple academic funds. There are also mentions of gifts for research, purchases of equipment for astronomy, and support for fellowships and courses. The text is formal and administrative in tone. The page is mounted on a larger beige sheet with some pencil notations visible on the border.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated April 25, 1932, and specifically labeled as Issue 1057. The page is titled "THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS" and appears to be a formal record of a meeting held by the President and Fellows of Harvard College in Boston. The document is dated April 25, 1932, and includes a handwritten note at the top right corner indicating "je 3,1982", which likely refers to a later date when the document was cataloged or reviewed.

Key Elements of the Page:

1. Header Information:

   • The page is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, a publication that typically reports on university activities, donations, and official proceedings.
   • The title "THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS" indicates that the content pertains to the official actions and decisions made by the governing body of Harvard College.

2. Meeting Details:

   • The meeting took place on April 25, 1932, with the following attendees:
     • President Lowell
     • Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Lee, and Clark
     • Treasurer Shattuck

3. Treasurer's Report:

   • The Treasurer reported the following receipts and acknowledged the same gratefully:
     • George Willet Van Nest: A gift of $3,360.70 from the state.
     • Harvard-Yenching Institute: A gift of $10,000 for use toward meeting expenditures on budget items payable through Harvard University.
     • International Education Board: A gift of $3,344.32 towards the construction and equipment of laboratory buildings for biology and allied sciences.
     • Class of 1873: A gift of securities valued at $3,006.72 to establish the Class of 1873 Fund, with the income to be used for the purchase of books for the College Library.
     • Anonymous friends: A gift of $5,000 towards Sir Aurel Stein’s expedition to Asia for the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum.
     • Mrs. Kuhn: A gift of $2,500 in memory of Mrs. Kuhn for the use of the Germanic Museum.
     • Frances Glaser Lee: A gift of $1,500 towards the salary of a professor of legal medicine and for outside lectures in conjunction therewith.
     • Mrs. L. Cabot Briggs: A gift of $1,000 for research in the Division of Anthropology at the Harvard Woman’s Club of Boston for the establishment of the Cabot Club Loan Fund.
     • Mr. William A. Pfeiffer: A gift of securities valued at $1,001.33, to Miss Elizabeth P. Douglass for the gift of $30, to Mr. John E. Allen for the gift of $25, to Miss Annette Wells Morse for the gift of $13, and to Professor Harry Wolcott Porter for the gift of $5.
     • Mr. Jabez L. Robinson: Gifts of $10 each for incidental expenses of the National Advertisers, Inc., the Association of Sentiment Advertising of America, the Outdoor Advertising Association of the United States, and the Department of Government Research in the Administrative Services.
     • Mrs. Edward Drake Roe, Jr.: A gift of $500 for the construction of a building at Oak Ridge to house Dr. Roe’s telescope and other astronomical equipment given by Mrs. Roe and Dr. Roe’s daughter, Mrs. Edwin Hall Gagin, to the Astronomical Observatory.
     • Astronomical Club: A gift of $100 for publications in the near future totaling $200 for research in Gas Gifts Astronomical Expedition.
     • Bond Astronomical Club: A gift of $79 to pay for astronomical symbols to ornament the gallery railing in the Library in the new building of the Astronomical Observatory.
     • Messrs. Charles Jackson, George S. Wilkerson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Jack: A gift of $37.50 towards the George Schiemannn Jackson Fund.

4. Additional Gifts and Acknowledgments:

   • Charles Lawrence Hutchison: A gift of $118.60 in cash and securities valued at $29,400 from the estate of Charles Lawrence Hutchison.
   • Arnold Arboretum: A gift of $29,400 from the estate of Henry Clay Frick, real estate valued at $3.
   • General Education Board: A gift of $25,000 for the development of advanced work in the humanities.
   • Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching: A gift of $11,312.76 for retiring allowances.
   • Anonymous friend: A gift of $10,000 for special expenses for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • Dr. Thomas Barbour: A gift of $34,361.67, and to Mr. Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr., for the gift of $100, for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • Rockefeller Foundation: A gift of $3,500 for research in economics for the Library, and for the gift of $2,083.33 for classifying and cataloging the administration of the Graduate School of Business Administration; for the gift of $2,083.33 for research in physiology and physical chemistry; and for the gift of $1,250 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry; for the gift of $1,125 for courses in psychology.

5. Handwritten Note:

   • At the top right corner, there is a handwritten note that reads "je 3,1982", suggesting that the document was reviewed or cataloged on March 3, 1982.

Overall Context:

The page serves as an official record of financial contributions and acknowledgments made to Harvard College during the meeting of the President and Fellows. It highlights the generosity of donors and the diverse range of purposes for which the funds were allocated, including academic research, library resources, museum collections, and various university departments. The document reflects the historical nature of the bulletin, providing insight into the financial and administrative activities of Harvard College in the early 20th century.