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The image shows a newspaper clipping from 1932, detailing the opening of Harvard's Summer School and the plans for a six-week session. Key points from the article include:

1. Opening Date: The Harvard Summer School will open on Wednesday, June 29, 1932.
2. Courses: There are 185 courses listed for the session.
3. Examinations: Examinations for Harvard degrees will be held from June 20 to June 29.
4. New Facilities: The new Widener Library and the biological laboratories will be open to summer students.
5. Evening Events: The opening exercises will include a dinner and an illustrated lecture on the Harvard Expedition to the South Seas.
6. Special Lectures: A dinner for members of the school will be held on Monday, July 11, with John Dean N. Henry Black of Yale University as the speaker.
7. French Painting Course: Professor Paul J. Sachs will offer a course on French painting.
8. Biological Laboratory: The new biological laboratory will be available for research and instruction.
9. Swimming Pool: The swimming pool will be open for the first time.
10. Far Eastern Studies Seminar: A seminar on Far Eastern Studies will be held, featuring lectures on various aspects of Chinese and Japanese culture and history.

The article also mentions specific events, such as a lecture by Irving W. Underhill on the Harvard Expedition to the South Seas and a course on French painting by Professor Paul J. Sachs. The seminar on Far Eastern Studies includes notable speakers and covers a wide range of topics related to Chinese and Japanese studies.

The image is a newspaper clipping featuring details about the Harvard Summer School, which is set to open on Wednesday. Here are the key points from the clipping:

Summer School at Harvard Will Open Wednesday:

• The Harvard Summer School will commence its session starting Wednesday.
• The session is planned for six weeks, with plans to hold final examinations in mid-August.

Plans for Six Weeks’ Session:

• 185 Courses Listed: The school has completed plans for 185 courses.
• Accommodation: Students will be housed in Yards dormitories.
• Opening Day: There will be an opening day with a reception and dance on July 6, followed by a moving pictures show.
• Weekend Activities: A program is planned for the evening of July 11, including a dinner reception for members of the school.
• Scholarships: The School of Western Electric Company is offering scholarships for members of the school.

Courses:

• French Painting: Professor Paul Hayman will offer a course on French paintings.
• Theological Courses: E. A. Whitney will teach on "The Historical Literature of the Bible," and Irving L. Stone will discuss "The Historical Literature of the New Testament."
• Biological Courses: William J. Crozier will teach on "Research in Physiology."
• New Courses: A new course on "The Reconstructed Elementary Laboratory" will be available in the new Indoor Athletic Building.

Far Eastern Studies Seminar:

• The seminar on Far Eastern Studies, sponsored by the Far Eastern Institute, the Yenching Institute, the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Studies, and the Association of Learned Societies, will include:
  • Director of the Harvard-Yenching Institute, Arthur W. Hummel (Professor of Chinese and Japanese Literature)
  • Professor of Philosophy at Harvard, William E. G. Shedd (Professor of Chinese and Japanese Studies)
  • Professor of Oriental Languages at Harvard, Arthur W. Hummel (Professor of Philosophy)
  • Professor of Far Eastern History at Harvard, John King Fairbank (Professor of Far Eastern History)

The seminar aims to bring together trained and untrained individuals for instruction in Far Eastern studies, offering a wide range of courses in the fields of history, philosophy, and literature.

New Course Offerings:

• The School of Summer Session will offer courses such as "Social Policy and Education" and "The School of Summer Session" for the first time.

The clipping also mentions the opening of the new Indoor Athletic Building, which will include a swimming pool for all students. The pool will be open from Monday to Friday, and the building will be used for various classes.

Summer School at Harvard Will Open Wednesday

Plans for Six Weeks' Session - 185 Courses Listed

The Harvard Summer School will open next Wednesday, July 6, for the six weeks' session. Final examinations are to be held Aug. 17-22. Students who wish to take the six-weeks' courses for the degree of Bachelor of Arts will be housed in Winthrop and Currier houses in the Yard dormitories.

The opening exercises will be held at 11 a.m. in the Sandstone Room of the Harvard Union. The new swimming pool at the Union will be available in the evening of the opening day. A reception and dance will be held in the evening of the opening day. A reception and dance will be held in the evening of the opening day. The program is to be announced.

Monday evening, July 11, a dinner, reception and dance will be given in the Union for members of the school. Dean Roswell G. Ham will be present and will join Dean T. G. Room in receiving.

The usual program of social activities, including theatrical and historical interest will be in charge of the student council. A theatrical event, "The Marigold," will be offered by the Radcliffe Summer School at some date yet to be determined.

Course in French Painting

It has been announced that Professor Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, will give a course in French paintings. Five of the same type as that was announced that the same time last year. The course will be given in the Fogg Museum. Professor E. H. Gombrich, of the Warburg Institute, will give a course in the history of art. The course will be given in English.

For the first time the new biological laboratories on Divinity Avenue will be available for the use of the students. Professor William J. Crozier, of the Department of Physiology, will give a course in the laboratory. The reconstructed elementary laboratory in the Biological Laboratories will be used this summer.

Arrangements have been made for the use of the new Indoor Athletic Building. The pool will be open for swimming every day and Saturday afternoons and to women on Wednesday and Friday mornings.

A summer seminar on Far Eastern studies will be offered this year. The seminar will be held at the Harvard-Yenching Institute. The courses will be given by a staff consisting of members of the Harvard faculty and from other institutions.

Far Eastern Studies Seminar

The Seminar on Far Eastern Studies will be held under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute, the Department of History, the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Economics, the Department of Government, and the Department of Chinese and Japanese. The director of the seminar will be Professor Arthur W. Hummel, of the Department of History. The seminar will be open to graduate students and to advanced undergraduates with the permission of the director.

The seminar will meet once a week for two hours. The papers will be presented by the students and discussed by the group. The seminar will be devoted to the study of the Far East in general and to the consideration of the Far Eastern problems in particular.

The School of Education will offer a number of courses in education. Professor H. G. Hullfish of Ohio State is the only new member of the staff. He will give two courses, one in "Moral Education," the other in "Social Policy and Education."

The image is a newspaper clipping from 1932 detailing plans for the Summer School at Harvard University. Here’s a detailed summary:

Headline:

Summer School at Harvard Will Open Wednesday

Subheadings and Key Points:

Plans for Six Weeks' Session Now Complete — 185 Courses Listed

• The Harvard Summer School will open for its six-week session next Wednesday.
• The program runs from July 6 to August 16.
• Examinations are scheduled for August 15-16.
• Yard dormitories will be closed in preparation for the incoming class.
• The Union, a student center, will offer limited accommodations.
• Registration will take place on July 11, followed by an opening reception and dance for members of the school.
• Professors George Herbert Palmer and John Dewey will be present at the reception.

Course Offerings:

• The curriculum includes a variety of courses in criminal, literary, and historical interests.
• Courses cover a wide range of topics, including theatrical entertainments.

Course in French Painting:

• Professor Arthur Pope will offer a course in French paintings over five days.
• The course focuses on the Renaissance and Reformation periods.
• Professor E.A. Whitney will assist in this course.

Additional New Courses and Facilities:

• For the first time, courses in biological sciences will be available in the new Biological Building.
• The Biological Building is equipped with modern laboratories.
• Arrangements have been made for keeping the Indoor Athletic Building open to provide recreational activities for students, including pool, basketball, and badminton.
• Ticket prices are set for these activities.

Far Eastern Studies Seminar:

• A new seminar on Far Eastern Studies will be introduced, focusing on the promotion of Japanese studies.
• The seminar is organized by the Harvard-Yenching Institute and the Society of Japanese Studies.
• It includes instruction on Japanese history, philosophy, literature, and other aspects.
• Arthur W. Hummel, Chief of the Division of Far Eastern Affairs, will serve as one of the lecturers.
• The seminar will be directed by Professor Serge Elisséeff of the University.

School of Education and Other Courses:

• The School of Education will offer a wide range of courses.
• New courses include offerings in Slavic philology and a seminar in "Modern Monarchy."
• A staff of eighty members will support these programs.

Overall, the Summer School at Harvard is set to offer a diverse and comprehensive array of courses and activities for its attendees.

The image is a newspaper clipping from 1942 detailing the Harvard Summer School, which was set to open on Wednesday. Here are the key points from the article:

1. Summer School Overview:

   • The Harvard Summer School was planned to run for six weeks, from July 1 to August 14.
   • The program included 185 courses.
   • Examinations would be held in August.

2. Opening Details:

   • The summer school would officially open with a dinner on July 1, hosted by the Harvard Union.
   • A reception and dance would follow the dinner.
   • A dinner for the deans and their wives would be held on July 11.
   • The program was sponsored by the Western Electric Company.

3. Course Highlights:

   • French Painting: Professor Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, was teaching a course on French paintings, with an emphasis on the 19th century.
   • Biological Laboratories: For the first time, new biological laboratories on Divinity Avenue were available.
   • Physical Instruction: A new indoor athletic building was being used for physical instruction, with a ticket required for entry.
   • Indoor Swimming Pool: The pool would be open for swimming on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a ticket required for entry.

4. Far Eastern Studies Seminar:

   • A seminar on Far Eastern Studies was being offered by the Harvard-Yenching Institute, the Committee for the Promotion of Japanese Studies, and the Committee on Learned Societies.
   • The seminar was directed by Professor Arthur W. Hummel, with courses taught by professors from Harvard and other universities.
   • The seminar aimed to bring together a group of trained and untrained individuals interested in Far Eastern studies.
   • The seminar would include general courses in history, philosophy, and political science, as well as specialized courses on specific topics such as "The Chinese Drama," "The Chinese Novel," and "Social Policy and Education."

5. Faculty and Structure:

   • The seminar included a mix of Harvard faculty and visiting professors from other institutions.

This clipping provides a snapshot of the academic and extracurricular activities planned for the Harvard Summer School in 1942, reflecting the institution's commitment to diverse educational opportunities and cultural enrichment.

The image contains a newspaper clipping with two main articles related to the Harvard Summer School:

1. Summer School at Harvard Will Open Wednesday:

   • The article announces the opening of the Harvard Summer School on Wednesday, detailing that the six-week session will start on July 1, with examinations on August 15.
   • The school will be housed in Yard dormitories and the Harvard Union, with the new gymnasium and athletic fields also available.
   • A program is outlined, including a reception on July 11, and a lecture by Dean Dean C. Worcester on July 12.
   • The session will include various courses and activities, such as industrial and historical excursions, theatrical performances, and a talk by a representative from the Western Electric Company.
   • Specific courses are listed, including one in French Painting by Professor Paul J. Sachs, and a course on the Historical Intellectual Background of the Renaissance and Reformation by Professor E. A. Whitney.
   • There will be a new laboratory for biological research and a new indoor athletic building with a swimming pool and diving tank.
   • The swimming pool will be open to the public on certain days and times.

2. Far Eastern Studies Seminar:

   • The article describes a seminar on Far Eastern Studies organized by the Harvard-Yenching Institute, the Promotion of Japanese Studies, and the American Council of Learned Societies.
   • The seminar is designed to bring together a group of trained and experienced scholars for six weeks of intensive study.
   • The seminar will include courses on Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, and Far Eastern History, taught by various professors from different institutions.
   • The goal is to discuss the history and culture of the Far East, with an aim to integrate these studies into general courses at universities.
   • Notable faculty include Arthur W. Hummel, Professor of Chinese and Japanese Literature, and other distinguished professors from institutions such as Columbia University and the University of Chicago.

The clipping is dated 2/17/92 (likely a typo or misprint, as Harvard Summer School typically opens in June or July).

The image shows a newspaper clipping that has been placed on a larger, light-colored background, possibly a part of a scrapbook or collection. The article is titled "Summer School at Harvard Will Open Wednesday." It appears to be an announcement regarding the plans for a six-week session with a complete list of 185 courses offered.

The clipping also contains a smaller column titled "Far Eastern Studies Seminar," detailing a seminar in Far Eastern Studies with various topics related to Asian studies and the commitment of the United States toward the peoples of Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. The text names specific individuals associated with the seminar, including a professor and the director of the East Asian Institute. A smaller mention is also made about a course in French Painting.

The print quality and typeset suggest that the article is from an older publication, probably from the mid-20th century. The style of the text, as well as the language used, could provide further context to the time it was written.

Based on the text visible in the photo, this clipping appears to be intended for informational purposes, perhaps for students or individuals interested in the summer session at Harvard or the seminars mentioned. The top left corner of the clipping includes a handwritten note, which appears to say "Tues 2/9/193-", indicating that the clipping might have been from a newspaper published on a Tuesday in February of a year in the 1930s. However, the last digit is not clearly visible, so the exact year is uncertain.

The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Summer School at Harvard Will Open Wednesday." The headline is followed by a subheading detailing "Plans for Six Weeks' Session Now Complete — 185 Courses Listed."

The article announces the opening of the Harvard Summer School the following Wednesday, with a comprehensive offering of 185 courses for a six-week session. It mentions some of the fields and special seminars, including Far Eastern Studies, French Painting, and a new biological laboratory. Various professors and courses are highlighted, such as Professor Arthur W. Hummel, who will lead a seminar on Far Eastern Studies, and Professor Paul J. Sachs, who will lead a course in French Painting.

The article notes that the School of Education will offer its regular courses, emphasizing both theory and practice in various educational fields. Specific subjects such as child hygiene, history, philosophy, and art instruction are given special attention.

The clipping is dated "2/24/1932" in light pencil on the upper left corner, indicating the date of publication or possibly the date the clipping was saved. The text is printed on slightly yellowed newsprint and has been neatly cut and mounted on a larger sheet.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings are about Harvard Summer School.

The left clipping is titled "Summer School at Harvard Will Open Wednesday" and details plans for a six-week session comprising 185 courses. It mentions the opening date of the summer school, the arrangements for meals and dormitories, and various activities including a program of education and industrial moving pictures. It also lists some course offerings, such as French Painting and other special topics. There is also information about the swimming pool availability, new biological laboratories for research, and a summer seminar on Far Eastern studies.

The right clipping focuses on the "Far Eastern Studies Seminar," describing its purpose under the auspices of various organizations and listing some of the staff. It highlights the seminar’s goal to bring together trained and mature scholars to teach courses on Far Eastern civilizations, including history, philosophy, and the arts. It mentions professors involved and the offering of courses on philosophy of education and social policy.

There is a handwritten note on the left side that appears to be dated "2 Jul 1932."

The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine featuring an article about the Harvard Summer School. The article provides details about the upcoming six-week session, including the number of courses offered, the opening date, and some of the notable courses and instructors.

The article is divided into two main sections. The first section, titled "Summer School at Harvard Will Open Wednesday," highlights the opening of the Harvard Summer School and the completion of plans for the six-week session. It mentions that the last examinations of the previous year are scheduled for August 16, and the arrangements for the new session are being made.

The second section, titled "Plans for Six Weeks' Session Now Complete - 185 Courses Listed," provides a list of courses offered during the summer session. It mentions that the courses will be held in the Harvard dormitories, and the dormitories will be open from July 11 to September 1. The article also highlights some of the notable courses, such as a course on French painting by Professor Paul J. Sachs, a course on the philosophy of education by Professor H. G. Hullfish, and a course on moral ideals in education by Professor Irving T. Rich.

The image also includes a small section titled "Far Eastern Studies Seminar," which provides information about a seminar on Far Eastern Studies, including the director of the seminar, the courses offered, and the instructors.

Overall, the image depicts an article from an old newspaper or magazine that provides information about the Harvard Summer School, including the opening date, the number of courses offered, and some details about the courses and instructors.