Opening of the Academic Year

The 297th academic year of Harvard University opened on Monday, September 26, when upper-classmen in the College and graduate students registered and were assigned to classes. The College freshmen and students in some other departments were required to register during the preceding week. The enrollment figures will not be available for some time, but there is every indication that the total number for the new year will equal that of 1931-32. The new Adams House dormitory, standing on the site of the former Russell Hall at the corner of Plympton and Bow Sts., has been opened and the new year finds the House Plan in full operation.

The members of the freshman class registered in Memorial Hall on Friday, September 23, and had a supper in the Harvard Union that evening. After the supper they attended a reception in the Union and heard addresses by Dean A. C. Hanford of the College, Leverett Saltonstall, '14, speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and member of the Board of Overseers, and Rev. Willard L. Sperry, chairman of the Board of Preachers. Delmar Leighton, '19, dean of the freshman class, presided at the reception.

Early Saturday morning the freshmen attended a religious service in the new Chapel and at 9 o'clock assembled at the New Lecture Hall. Assistant Dean Bender presided at the latter meeting, and the speakers were President Lowell, Walter B. Briggs of the Harvard College Library, and Dean Leighton. The remainder of the day was taken up with conferences with advisers and the arrangement of study schedules.

Assistant Dean Chauncey presided at another meeting of the freshmen on Saturday, September 24, in the Union. William J. Bingham, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, spoke about his department, and Edmund A. Mays, Jr., '32, assistant football coach, and Carl H. Hageman, '33, captain of the football team, also spoke. Motion pictures of Harvard athletic contests were shown.

Rev. Arthur L. Kinsolving, rector of Trinity Church, Boston, preached to the freshmen at a special religious service in the new Memorial Chapel on Sunday, September 25, and on Monday evening the new class attended a reception given by the Phillips Brooks House Association.

A distinguished group of foreign scholars will join the Harvard Faculty during the coming year.

Thomas S. Eliot, '10, A.M. '11, editor of The Criterion and director of Faber & Faber, publishers, London, is the Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry for the ensuing year. Mr. Eliot is a well-known poet both in this country and in England, where he has lived for some time. His works include some eight volumes of poetry and a volume of criticism, The Use of Poetry and the Use of Criticism, which appeared in 1933. He is the first American to be appointed Norton Professor. The professorship was established in 1925 by the late C. C. Stillman, '98, and the preceding incumbents of the chair have been Professor Gilbert Murray of Oxford University, Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Professor Heathcote W. Garrod of Oxford University, Arthur M. Hind of the British Museum, former Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Oxford University, and Sigurdur Nordal, Professor of Icelandic Literature at the University of Iceland.

Pierre Caron, chief of the section of modern history in the French National Archives, is the Exchange Professor from France for the current academic year. He is well known for his publications on the history of the French Revolution. His public lectures will probably deal with the period between 1789 and 1800. M. Caron will lecture during the second half-year.

The image displays a document detailing the opening events of the 297th academic year at Harvard University, which began on September 26, 1932.

Key points include:

1. Opening Ceremonies and Registration:

   • Freshmen in the College registered on Monday, September 26.
   • Graduate students and others in other departments registered during the preceding week.
   • The new Adams House dormitory was inaugurated, replacing former Russell Hall.

2. Activities and Events:

   • On Friday, September 23, the freshmen class registered in Memorial Hall and attended a supper in the Harvard Union.
   • Dean A.C. Hanford and Leverett Saltonstall spoke at the reception.
   • Early Saturday morning, freshmen attended a religious service in the new Chapel followed by a 9 o’clock meeting at the New Lecture Hall, with speakers including President Lowell, Walter Briggs, and Dean Delmar Leighton.

3. Additional Activities:

   • On September 24, an assembly was held in the Union, with William J. Bingham discussing physical education and athletics.
   • A reception was given by the Phillips Brooks House Association.
   • Motion pictures showcasing Harvard athletic contests were displayed.

4. Special Guest Speakers:

   • Rev. Arthur L. Kinsolving, rector of Trinity Church, Boston, preached to the freshmen on Sunday, September 25.
   • A group of distinguished foreign scholars joined the faculty, including Thomas S. Eliot, editor of The Criterion, who was the Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry.

5. Notable Faculty and Scholars:

   • The document lists several notable individuals such as Eric R. D. Maclagan, Arthur M. Hind, Pierre Caron, and others, who would be lecturing or participating in the academic year.

The document captures the structured and ceremonial start of the academic year at Harvard in 1932, highlighting the integration of new students, religious services, and various faculty activities.

The image is a scanned document detailing the opening of the 297th academic year of Harvard University, which began on Monday, September 26. The document provides several key points:

1. Registration and Enrollment:

   • Registration for upper-classmen and graduate students took place in the College and other departments.
   • Freshmen and students in some departments registered during the preceding week.
   • The new Adams House dormitory was opened, and the enrollment figures for the new year were expected to be similar to the previous year (1931-32).

2. Freshman Activities:

   • Freshmen registered in Memorial Hall on Friday, September 23.
   • They attended a reception in the Union and heard addresses from Dean A. C. Hanford of the College, Leverett Saltonstall, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and Rev. Willard L. Sperry, chairman of the Board of Preachers.
   • The Dean of the freshman class, Delmar Leighton, presided at the reception.

3. Religious Services:

   • Freshmen attended a religious service in the new Memorial Chapel on Saturday morning, followed by a meeting in the New Lecture Hall.
   • Rev. Arthur L. Kinsolving, rector of Trinity Church, Boston, preached at a special religious service for freshmen on Sunday, September 25.

4. New Faculty and Scholars:

   • Thomas S. Eliot, editor of The Criterion and director of Faber & Faber, was announced as the Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry for the coming year.
   • Other notable faculty and scholars joining included Eric R. D. Maclagan, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Heathcote W. Garrod of Oxford University; Arthur M. Hind of the British Museum; Sigurður Nordal, Professor of Icelandic Literature at the University of Iceland; and Pierre Caron, chief of the section of modern history in the French National Archives.

5. Other Events:

   • The new class attended a reception given by the Phillips Brooks House Association.
   • Motion pictures of Harvard athletic contests were shown.
   • Assistant football coach and captain of the football team, Carl Hageman, spoke at the event.
   • William J. Bingham, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, spoke about his department.

The document is dated September 30, 1932.

The image is a newspaper clipping from September 30, 1932, detailing the opening of the academic year at Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

1. Opening of the Academic Year:

   • The 297th academic year of Harvard University commenced on Monday, September 26.
   • Upper-classmen registered in the College and graduate students registered and were assigned to classes. Freshmen and students in other departments registered the following week.

2. Enrollment:

   • The enrollment figures were not yet available, but it was expected that the total number for the year would equal that of 1931-32.

3. New Adams House:

   • The new Adams House dormitory, located on the site of the former Russell Hall at the corner of Plympton and Bow Streets, was opened and fully operational.

4. Freshman Class Activities:

   • Freshmen registered in Memorial Hall on Friday, September 23, and had a supper in the Harvard Union that evening.
   • They attended a reception in the Union where they heard addresses from Dean A. C. Hanford of the College, Leverett Saltonstall (Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives), and Rev. Willard L. Sperry (chairman of the Board of Preachers).
   • Dean Delmar Leighton presided over the reception.

5. Religious Service:

   • Early Saturday morning, freshmen attended a religious service in the new Memorial Chapel.
   • A 9 o'clock assembly was held in the New Lecture Hall, with Assistant Dean Bender presiding, and speakers included President Lowell, Walter B. Briggs (Harvard College Librarian), and Dean Leighton.
   • The rest of the day was filled with conferences and the arrangement of study schedules.

6. Additional Events:

   • Assistant Dean Chauncey presided over another meeting on Saturday, September 24, in the Union, where William J. Bingham, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, spoke about his department.
   • Notable speakers included Edmund A. Mays, Jr., assistant football coach, and Carl Hageman, captain of the football team. Motion pictures of Harvard athletic contests were also shown.

7. Religious Service by Rev. Arthur L. Kinsolving:

   • Rev. Arthur L. Kinsolving, rector of Trinity Church, Boston, led a special religious service for freshmen in the new Memorial Chapel on Sunday, September 25.
   • The new class attended a reception given by the Phillips Brooks House Association on Monday evening.

8. Foreign Scholars:

   • A group of distinguished foreign scholars joined the Harvard faculty for the year, including:
     • Thomas S. Eliot, the Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, known for his works such as "The Waste Land."
     • Professor Gilbert Murray from Oxford University.
     • Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
     • Professor Heathcote W. Garrod from Oxford University.
     • Arthur M. Hind, former Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Oxford University.
     • Sigurthur Nordal, Professor of Icelandic Literature at the University of Iceland.
     • Pierre Caron, Exchange Professor from France for the current academic year, specializing in the history of the French Revolution.

This detailed summary captures the main events and activities outlined in the newspaper clipping.

The image depicts a historical document detailing the opening of the 297th academic year at Harvard University, which began on Monday, September 26.

Key points include:

1. Registration and Class Assignment:

   • Upper-classmen in the College registered and were assigned to classes.
   • Freshmen and students in other departments registered during the preceding week.
   • Enrollment figures for the new academic year are expected to be similar to the 1931-32 total of 1931-32.

2. New Facilities:

   • The new Adams House dormitory, located at the former site of Russell Hall and part of the area of Plympton and Bow Sts., has opened, with the House Plan now fully operational.

3. Freshman Activities:

   • Freshmen registered in Memorial Hall on Friday, September 23, and had a supper followed by a meeting of the Harvard Union.
   • On Saturday morning, freshmen attended a religious service in the new Chapel and a 9 o'clock assembly at New Lecture Hall.
   • Speeches were made by President Lowell, Walter B. Briggs (Librarian of the Harvard College Library), and Dean Leighton.
   • The rest of the day was dedicated to conferences with advisers and arranging study schedules.

4. Meetings and Speeches:

   • Dean A. C. Hanford addressed the Union on Friday.
   • Assistant Dean Bender and other speakers addressed the freshmen on Saturday, September 24, in the Union.
   • William J. Bingham, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, spoke about his department.

5. Special Events and Visitors:

   • On Sunday, September 25, and Monday, September 26, the new class attended receptions hosted by the Phillips Brooks House Association.
   • Distinguished scholars joining Harvard for the upcoming year include:
     • Edward A. May from the football coaching team.
     • Carl H. Hagerman, the new captain of the football team, also mentioned for athletic contests.
     • Reverend Arthur L. Kinsolving, rector of Trinity Church, Boston.
     • Thomas S. Eliot, editor of The Criterion and director of Faber & Faber, known poet and essayist.
     • Pierre Caron, chief of the section of modern history in the French National Archives, who will lecture on the French Revolution.

The document captures the structured and detailed approach to welcoming new and returning students, introducing new faculty, and outlining the activities planned for the start of the academic year.

The image is a page from a document titled "Opening of the Academic Year," detailing the commencement of the 297th academic year at Harvard University on Monday, September 26. The document provides information about the registration of undergraduate and graduate students, the opening of the new Adams House dormitory, and various activities and events for the freshman class.

Key points include:

1. Student Registration: Undergraduates and graduate students registered and were assigned to classes.
2. Adams House: The new Adams House dormitory, formerly Russell Hall, opened with full occupancy.
3. Freshman Activities:
   • Freshmen registered in Memorial Hall on Friday, September 23, and attended a supper at the Harvard Union.
   • A religious service was held in the new Chapel on Saturday morning, followed by a meeting at the New Lecture Hall.
   • Assistant Dean Benjamin presided over a meeting, and later, President B. Briggs of the Harvard College Library and Dean Leighton spoke.
   • Conferences with advisers and the arrangement of study schedules took place.
   • Another meeting was held on Saturday, September 24, in the Union, with William J. Bingham discussing physical education and athletics.
4. Athletic Contests: The football team, captained by Carl H. Hageman, played against the University of Maine.
5. Religious Service: Reverend Arthur L. Kinsolving of Trinity Church, Boston, preached at the freshman religious service in Memorial Hall on Sunday, September 25.
6. Phillips Brooks House Association: A reception was given by the Phillips Brooks House Association on Monday evening.
7. Foreign Scholars: A group of foreign scholars will visit the Harvard Faculty during the year.
8. Norton Professorship: Thomas S. Eliot, editor of The Criterion and Director of Faber & Faber, publishers, London, will be the Norton Professor of Poetry for the ensuing year. Eliot is known for his poetry and has lived in England. The Norton Professorship was established in 1925 by C. C. Stillman. Previous holders include Gilbert Murray, Eric R. Dodds, Machado, and others.
9. Exchange Professor: Pierre Caron, chief of the section of modern history in the French National Archives, will be the Exchange Professor from France for the current academic year. He will lecture on the history of the French Revolution, focusing on the period between 1789 and 1800, during the second half-year.

The document is dated September 26, 1932.

The image shows a page with text, appearing to be from a newsletter or publication, titled "Opening of the Academic Year." It includes an announcement regarding the 297th academic year of Harvard University commencing on a particular Monday in September. It mentions events that upper-classmen and freshmen attended, including registration, a special religious service, and a reception by the Phillips Brooks House Association.

The text provides details on various speakers and guests, such as the assistant football coach, Edmund A. Mays Jr., and a rector of Trinity Church, Boston. It also references academic figures and visiting professors, including the names of several individuals associated with academic institutions such as the University of Iceland and the British Museum.

There are handwritten notes at the top of the page, including the date "Sept. 30 1932" and a reference to another page "(See also p.68)". This suggests that this is part of a larger document or published work, and might be part of an archival collection or a reproduction thereof. The document reflects the academic and institutional activities associated with the start of a university academic year during the early 20th century.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Opening of the Academic Year." It describes the start of Harvard University's 297th academic year, mentioning events, speakers, and notable figures. Some of the activities listed include registration, a supper in Memorial Hall, a reception in Harvard Union, a religious service, and conferences with advisers regarding study schedules. There is also mention of new faculty joining the Harvard community and various distinguished speakers and professors, including T. S. Eliot and Pierre Caron. The page appears to be from September 30, 1932.

The image shows a typed document titled "Opening of the Academic Year." It details the beginning of the 297th academic year at Harvard University on Monday, September 26. The text mentions new upperclassmen in the College and graduate students registering for classes, along with freshmen registering the prior week. It describes the opening of the new Adams House dormitory on the site of the former Russell Hall and notes the enrollment figures.

Several events marking the start of the academic year are outlined, such as a supper and reception for freshman students, addresses by various Harvard officials, a religious service in the new Memorial Chapel, and a reception given by the Phillips Brooks House Association.

The document also highlights distinguished foreign scholars joining the Harvard Faculty and specifically mentions Thomas S. Eliot, a well-known poet appointed as Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry. Other faculty include Pierre Caron, an exchange professor from France focusing on the French Revolution period.

Handwritten notes on the top right of the document read "H&BS Sept. 30 1932 (See also p. 68)," indicating a date and a reference to additional relevant content. The overall style and typography suggest it is a historical document from the early 20th century.

The image shows a page from a historical document, likely a university newsletter or bulletin, detailing the opening of the academic year at Harvard University. The text is formatted in a classic, typewriter-style font, typical of mid-20th-century printing. The page is titled "Opening of the Academic Year" and is dated September 30, 1932, as indicated by a handwritten note at the top right corner.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Event Overview:

   • The 29th academic year of Harvard University began on Monday, September 26, when upperclassmen in the College and graduate students registered and were assigned to classes.
   • Freshmen and other degree students were required to register during the preceding week.

2. Enrollment and Facilities:

   • The total enrollment for the new year will equal that of 1931–32.
   • The new Adams House dormitory, located on the site of the former Russell Hall at the corner of Plymouth and Bow Streets, has been opened and is now fully operational.

3. Freshman Activities:

   • September 23: Freshmen registered in Memorial Hall, had a supper in the Harvard Union, and attended a reception in the Union.
   • They heard addresses by:
     • Dean A. C. Hanford, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
     • Leverett Saltonstall, '14, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and member of the Board of Overseers.
     • Rev. Willard L. Sperry, Chairman of the Board of Preachers.
     • Delmar Leighton, '19, Dean of the freshman class, who presided at the reception.

4. Religious Services:

   • Early Saturday morning: Freshmen attended a religious service at the New Chapel.
   • At 9 o'clock: They assembled in the New Lecture Hall, where Assistant Dean Ben-B. Briggs of the Harvard College Library, Walter B. Dean Leighton, and others spoke.
   • The remainder of the day was spent with conferences with advisers and arranging study schedules.

5. Assistant Dean's Meeting:

   • Saturday, September 24: Assistant Dean Chauency presided at another meeting of the freshmen in the Union.
   • William J. Bingham, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, spoke about his department.

6. Distinguished Guests and Lectures:

   • A distinguished group of foreign scholars will join the Harvard Faculty during the coming year.
   • Notable individuals mentioned include:
     • Thomas S. Eliot, '10, A.M. '11, editor of The Criterion and director of Faber & Faber, Publishers, London.
     • C. C. Stillman, the first American to be appointed Norton Professor at Oxford University.
     • Gilbert Murray, D. Maclagan, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
     • Arthur W. G. Hind, of the British Museum, Oxford Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Oxford University, and Sigurður Norðal, Professor of Icelandic Literature at the University of Iceland.
     • Pierre Caron, chief of the section of modern history in the French National Archives, the current academic year from France, known for his publications on the history of the French Revolution.

7. Handwritten Notes:

   • At the top right, there is a handwritten note that reads "HADS Sept. 30 1932" and "Secales p.8", indicating the date and possibly the page number or section reference.

Overall Impression:

The document provides a detailed account of the academic and social activities marking the beginning of the academic year at Harvard University in 1932. It highlights the formalities of registration, religious services, speeches by notable figures, and the introduction of distinguished scholars. The handwritten notes suggest this is a preserved or archived copy, likely from a university publication or bulletin. The content reflects the structured and ceremonial nature of university life during that era.