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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, numbered 9. It discusses a project aimed at providing part-time jobs for students at Harvard University. Key points include:

  1. Project Scope: The project covers a wide range of practical jobs related to the administrative functions of the University, bringing students into direct contact with the staff.

  2. New Positions: Examples of new positions include assistants to House masters, attendants in House libraries, assistants in University museums, messengers at University Hall, and additional waiters to take attendance at dinners.

  3. Job Creation: A total of 279 part-time positions have been created with varying remuneration. For instance, 110 positions will carry an annual salary of $300 each.

  4. Beneficiaries: The plan aims to benefit between 200 and 300 men, primarily graduate and undergraduate residents of the Houses, supplementing their funds which have been available from freshman fellowships.

  5. Temporary Measure: The plan is temporary and applies to the current year only.

  6. Committee and Administration: The plan was formulated by a special committee appointed by President Lowell, consisting of several professors and house masters. The administration will be handled by the Student Employment Office and the Scholarship Committee of Harvard College.

  7. Financial Aid: The plan is part of several steps taken to assist students due to the business depression. Financial aid, including scholarships, loans, and part-time jobs, totaling $270,000, is available to Harvard College students.

  8. Chain Drug Shops Study: The Bureau of Business Research published a study on the operation of chain drug organizations during 1929, detailing 56 claims and total business amounting to over $186,000,000.

  9. Honor for Professor Mercier: J. A. Mercier, Associate Professor of French and Examiner at Harvard, received the honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago, during Commencement exercises on June 8.

The text emphasizes the practical benefits of the jobs to both students and the University, highlighting the need for experienced and educated students for certain positions.

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HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN

The project covers a wide range of practically all of the places related to the administrative functions of the University, and will bring the students more directly into contact with members of the University's staff. Among the new positions, for example, are those of assistants to the House masters, attendants in the House libraries, assistants in the University museums, messengers at University Hall, and additional monitors to take attendance in some of the smaller courses. A total of 279 part-time positions has been created, with varying remuneration. For instance, 110 positions will carry an annual salary of $300 each. The pay for other jobs, such as the monitors' positions, will be smaller. The duties of some of these positions may be divided, and consequently no exact estimate can be made of the number of men who will be helped by the plan, but, as has been said, it is expected that between 200 and 300 men will benefit thereby.

The plan is designed in particular to assist students, graduate and undergraduate, resident in the Houses, thus supplementing the Price Greenleaf Aids which have been available to freshmen for many years. It is expressly stated that the plan is temporary and applies to the current year only. In a report discussing the new plan the special committee says that the part-time positions must be of practical benefit, not only to the students, but also to the University. In awarding the positions, academic standing, need, and previous experience will be the chief considerations, and, other things being equal, seniors will be preferred, "as being nearer their degrees and having contracted educational obligations in more prosperous times."

The plan was formulated last spring after the publication of a Student Council report which recommended that "the University should investigate thoroughly the question of student waiting in the Houses and make every effort to increase the number of jobs within the College."

The details were worked out during the summer by a special committee, appointed by President Lowell, consisting of Professor C. N. Greenough, master of Dunster House, Professor J. P. Baxter, 3d, master of Adams House, and Professor R. M. Ferry, master of John Winthrop House. The administration of the plan will be carried out by the Student Employment Offices, headed by R. T. Sharpe, '29, secretary for student employment, and the Scholarship Committee of Harvard College. The first assignments, covering approximately 90 positions, were made several days ago, and the remainder will be distributed at once.

The plan outlined above is one of several steps which have been taken at Harvard in consequence of the business depression. As was announced last spring, the charges for meals in the freshman dining halls and the various Houses have been substantially reduced for the coming year, and adjustments have been made in the rents of rooms so as to increase the accommodations for students of limited means. In addition, about $270,000 is available to Harvard College students this year through the usual scholarships, aids, and loan funds. These funds are distributed approximately as follows: scholarships, $179,000; beneficiary aids, $15,000; loans, $76,000.

CHAIN DRUG SHOPS

The Bureau of Business Research of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration has just published a "Bulletin" containing the results of a study of the operation of chain drug organizations during the year 1929. The study includes 56 chains, which operated 1,603 shops and did a total business amounting to more than $186,000,000.

HONOR FOR PROFESSOR MERCIER

L. J. A. Mercier, Associate Professor of French and Education at Harvard, received the honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago, at its Commencement exercises on June 8.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, featuring several articles and announcements:

  1. Student Employment Plan at Harvard:

    • The article discusses a new project aimed at providing part-time jobs to Harvard students. This plan involves a wide range of positions related to the administrative functions of the university, bringing students into direct contact with staff members.
    • New positions include assistants to house masters, attendants in libraries, assistants in University museums, messengers at University Hall, and monitors to ensure attendance in smaller courses.
    • A total of 279 part-time positions have been created with varying remuneration. For instance, 110 positions offer an annual salary of $300 each, while others have smaller stipends.
    • The plan is expected to benefit between 200 and 300 students.
    • The initiative is designed to support graduate and undergraduate students, particularly those residing in the Houses, supplementing the existing financial aid.
    • The plan is temporary, applicable only for the current year.
    • The special committee notes that part-time jobs must benefit both the students and the university.
    • The plan was formulated following a recommendation by the Student Council to investigate and increase student job opportunities.
  2. Funding Distribution:

    • A special committee, appointed by President Lowell, has allocated approximately $270,000 for the plan. This includes scholarships, loans, and beneficiary aids distributed among Harvard College students.
  3. Chain Drug Shops Study:

    • The Bureau of Business Research of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration has published a bulletin on the operations of chain drug organizations.
    • The study covers 56 chains, encompassing 1,603 shops, with a total business amounting to over $186,600,000.
  4. Honor for Professor Mercier:

    • L. J. A. Mercier, Associate Professor of French and Education at Harvard, received an honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago, during its commencement exercises on June 8.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The text discusses a plan to create 279 part-time positions for students at Harvard University, with an aim to assist students in various administrative functions, such as House masters, library assistants, museum assistants, and monitors for attendance. The plan is designed to be temporary, covering the current academic year, and is intended to benefit between 200 and 300 students. The pay for these positions ranges from $300 annually for specific roles to smaller amounts for others like monitors.

The plan was formulated following a Student Council report recommending that the University investigate increasing jobs within the Houses to reduce student waiting. The administration of the plan is carried out by a special committee, including professors from various Harvard Houses, and is managed by the Student Employment Offices.

The plan is part of several steps taken due to Harvard's business depression, including reducing meal charges and adjusting room rents to accommodate students of limited means. Additionally, about $270,000 is available through scholarships, aids, and loans for Harvard College students.

The page also mentions a study by the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration on chain drug organizations, which operated 1,603 shops during 1929, generating over $186,600,000 in business.

Lastly, the page notes that L. J. A. Mercier, Associate Professor of French and Education at Harvard, received an honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago.

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The image contains a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 9. The text discusses several initiatives and events related to Harvard University.

  1. Student Employment Plan:

    • A wide range of administrative positions are created to assist students, including roles such as assistants to house masters, attendants in libraries and museums, messengers, and monitors for courses.
    • A total of 279 part-time positions have been created with varying salaries, primarily between $200 and $300 annually.
    • The plan is intended to help between 200 and 300 men and is temporary, focusing on the current academic year.
    • It aims to support students with the Price Greenleaf Aids, supplementing funds available to freshmen.
    • The selection process considers academic standing, need, and previous experience, with preference given to seniors.
    • The plan was developed in response to a Student Council report recommending an investigation into student employment to increase jobs within the College.
  2. Administration:

    • A special committee, appointed by President Lowell, oversees the plan, consisting of several professors and masters of houses.
    • The Student Employment Offices, headed by R. T. Sharpe, manage the administration of the plan.
  3. Funds Allocation:

    • The plan involves several steps, including reduced meal charges, adjustments in room rents, and additional funds for students of limited means.
    • Approximately $270,000 is available for Harvard College students through scholarships, aids, and loans.
    • These funds are distributed as follows: $179,000 for scholarships, $15,000 for beneficiary aids, and $76,000 for loans.
  4. Chain Drug Shops Study:

    • The Bureau of Business Research at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration published a bulletin on the operation of chain drug organizations in 1929.
    • The study includes data on 56 chains, which operated 1,603 shops with a total business amounting to over $186,600,000.
  5. Honor for Professor Mercier:

    • L. J. A. Mercier, Associate Professor of French and Education at Harvard, received the honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago, during its Commencement exercises on June 8.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 9. The content focuses on a project aimed at increasing student employment opportunities at Harvard University. Here are the detailed points:

  1. Project Overview:

    • The project involves creating 279 part-time positions, with a total of 110 positions paying an annual salary of $300 each.
    • These roles include duties like assisting House Masters, attending House libraries, assisting in University museums, and acting as messengers at University Hall.
    • Additional monitors are also included for smaller courses.
    • The pay for other jobs varies and is smaller than $300.
  2. Target Beneficiaries:

    • The plan aims to help between 200 and 300 men by assisting students, graduate and undergraduate residents in the Houses, utilizing the Price Greenleaf Aids.
    • The plan is temporary and applies only to the current year.
  3. Selection Criteria:

    • Selection criteria include academic standing, need, and previous experience.
    • Seniors are preferred, particularly those with degrees and contracted educational obligations.
  4. Committee and Administration:

    • A special committee was appointed by President Lowell to oversee the plan, including professors from various Houses.
    • The Student Employment Offices, headed by R. T. Sharpe, are responsible for administering the plan.
  5. Funding and Distribution:

    • The plan has been made possible due to financial adjustments, including reduced costs for meals in dining halls and increased rent accommodations for students.
    • Total funds available amount to approximately $270,000, distributed as follows: $179,000 for scholarships, $15,000 for beneficiary aids, and $76,000 for loans.
  6. Other News:

    • A study on chain drug shops, conducted by the Harvard Bureau of Business Research, was published. The study analyzed the operations of 56 chains during 1929.
    • Professor A. Mercier received an honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago, at its commencement exercises on June 8.

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The image is of a printed page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," which appears to be a historic document given the typographical style and the condition of the paper. The page is numbered 9 at the top right corner, suggesting it is a single page from a larger publication.

The left column of text discusses a project aimed at offering part-time positions to students at Harvard University. The article details that a variety of roles were created to serve administrative functions and to bring students into closer contact with members of the university staff. It mentions that positions include assistants to the House masters, attendants in the House libraries, assistants at the University museums, and messengers in the University Hall, among others. The text emphasizes the practical experience these positions could provide and states that a large number of part-time positions were created, offering varying remuneration, with some paying an annual salary of $300 each. The plan's rationale and its expected beneficial outcomes are elaborated upon.

In the right column, the text continues with related content but also includes additional sections with different headings, indicating various topics. One section mentions a committee appointed for a project involving Professor Chester N. Greenough, Professor J. P. Baxter, and others. There is also a section titled "Chain Drug Shops" discussing a publication by the Bureau of Business Research of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, which details the results of a study on chain drug organizations operating in 1929.

Lastly, there is a brief mention of an honor conferred upon Professor L. J. A. Mercier, an Associate Professor of French and Education at Harvard, who received an honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago, to be awarded at Commencement exercises on June 8.

The paper of the document appears to be aged, with yellowing around the edges and slight wear indicative of older documents. The font used in the printing is serif, as was common in older published materials.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. It features an article discussing various projects and plans related to student employment and administrative functions at Harvard University. The article mentions the creation of 279 part-time positions for students, such as assistants to House masters, attendants in the House libraries, and additional monitors for smaller courses. The pay for these positions varies, with some carrying an annual salary of $300.

It outlines the implementation and administration of the plan by the Student Employment Offices and the Scholarship Committee of Harvard College, noting the impact of the business depression on adjustments in dining hall charges and scholarships for the upcoming year. The financial allocations for scholarships and loans are also detailed, amounting to $270,000 in total distribution.

Additionally, the article mentions a study on chain drug shops conducted by the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, with financial figures from 1929.

Towards the bottom of the page, there is a note on the honor received by Professor L. J. A. Mercier of Harvard, who was awarded an honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago, at their Commencement exercises on June 8.

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 9. The text discusses several topics related to Harvard University:

  1. A project aimed at creating part-time positions for students, especially assistants to house masters, library attendants, museum assistants, messengers, and monitors for smaller courses. A total of 279 part-time positions were created, with varying pay, including some positions paying an annual salary of $300.

  2. The plan is designed to assist both graduate and undergraduate students living in university houses, supplementing the Price Greenleaf Aids available to freshmen. The plan is temporary for the current year and aims to benefit between 200 and 300 men.

  3. A special committee appointed by President Lowell, including professors from different houses, designed the plan. Student Employment Offices and the Scholarship Committee of Harvard College are involved in administration.

  4. The plan is part of measures taken due to the business depression, including reduced charges for meals and adjustments in room rents to benefit students with limited means. About $270,000 is available for scholarships, aids, and loan funds this year.

  5. A short section titled "Chain Drug Shops" refers to research published by the Bureau of Business Research of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. It contains results from 1929 about the operation of chain drug organizations, mentioning 56 chains with 1,603 shops and a total business amounting to over $186 million.

  6. An announcement about L. J. A. Mercier, Associate Professor of French and Education at Harvard, who received an honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University at the commencement exercises on June 8.

The page has a formal layout, with the heading "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" at the top and the page number 9. The content is arranged in columns with sections clearly separated by headings.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 9. The page contains a mix of formal text and structured content, typical of a publication from an academic or institutional context. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the title: "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" in bold, capitalized letters, indicating that this is an official publication for Harvard University alumni.
  2. Main Body:

    • The page is divided into several sections, each discussing different topics related to Harvard University.

Section 1: Student Employment and Housing Plan

  • Topic: A new employment and housing plan for students.
  • Details:
    • The plan covers a wide range of practical administrative functions of the university.
    • It aims to bring students into closer contact with members of the university's staff.
    • New positions include:
      • House masters, attendants in the House museums, assistants in the University libraries, messengers to University Hall, and additional monitors for attendance in some part-time smaller courses.
    • A total of 279 part-time positions have been created, with varying remuneration.
    • 110 positions will carry an annual salary of $300 each, while the pay for other jobs (such as monitors) will be smaller.
    • The plan is designed to assist students, graduate and undergraduate resident students, in the House, and supplement the Price Greenleaf Aids for freshmen.
    • The plan was formulated in response to a recommendation from a Student Council report, which called for the university to investigate student waiting in the Houses and increase job opportunities within the college.
    • The plan was developed by a special committee appointed by President Lowell, consisting of faculty members and administrators.

Section 2: Chain Drug Shops

  • Topic: A study on the operation of chain drug organizations.
  • Details:
    • The Bureau of Business Research of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration published a study titled "Bulletin containing the results of a study of the operation of chain drug organizations during the year 1929."
    • The study includes 56 chains, which operated 1,603 shops and did a total business amounting to more than $186,600,000.

Section 3: Honor for Professor Mercier

  • Topic: An honor bestowed on Professor L. J. A. Mercier.
  • Details:
    • Professor L. J. A. Mercier, Associate Professor of French and Education at Harvard, received the honorary degree of Litt.D. from Loyola University, Chicago, at its Commencement exercises on June 8.

Design and Formatting:

  • Typography: The text is printed in a serif font, typical of formal publications from the early to mid-20th century.
  • Structure: The content is organized into clear sections with headings and subheadings, making it easy to follow.
  • Page Number: The page number 9 is visible at the top right corner.
  • Condition: The page appears slightly aged, with a faint yellowish tint and some minor wear, suggesting it is a historical document.

Overall Impression:

The page reflects a formal, informational tone, characteristic of academic bulletins. It provides updates on university initiatives, research studies, and honors, aimed at keeping alumni informed about developments at Harvard University. The content is concise and structured, emphasizing practical improvements for students, research findings, and recognition of faculty achievements.