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The document is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, detailing a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on September 26, 1932. The Treasurer reported various bequests and gifts, including significant donations from estates and foundations. Notable bequests include $36,984.86 from the estate of Georgianna B. Wright, $16,172.22 from the estate of Franklin D. Nourse, and $2,459.17 from the estate of Gregory S. Bryan. The meeting also acknowledged numerous gifts for specific purposes, such as $367,846.90 from Mr. Edward S. Harkness for residential houses, $29,952.31 from the Rockefeller Foundation for the School of City Planning, and $10,000 from the Harvard-Yenching Institute for budget items. Additionally, the document lists contributions from various individuals and associations for scholarships, research, and other expenses, with amounts ranging from $50 to $3,000. The page also includes acknowledgments of gifts for the Astronomical Observatory, the Peabody Museum, and the Graduate School of Business Administration, among others.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 1932. The page is titled "The President and Fellows" and lists various gifts received by Harvard College and its departments. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Gifts Accepted:

   • From the estate of Georgianna B. Wright: $36,984.86 in cash and real estate valued at $36,984.86.
   • From the estate of Edith D. Nourse: $10,172.22 to establish the Franklin Nourse Scholarship Fund.
   • From the estate of Theodore J. Eastman: $1,000.
   • From the estate of Gregory S. Bryan: $2,459.17.
   • From the estate of Miss Ellen S. Bats: $58.24.

2. Gratitude Expressions:

   • To Mr. Edward S. Harness: $36,784.90 for the construction and endowment of residential houses in Harvard College.
   • To an anonymous friend: $25,036.31 for the Geophysical Research Fund of the Blue Hill Observatory.
   • To the Rockefeller Foundation: $19,557.50 for the School of Economics.
   • To the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching: $11,656.53 for retiring allowances.
   • To the Harvard-Yenching Institute: $10,000 for meeting expenses.
   • To an anonymous friend: $7,000 for aiding freshmen and other students in Harvard College.
   • To the Commonwealth Fund: $5,000 for research in leukemia.
   • To the Harvard Medical School: $1,125 for courses for graduates.
   • To an anonymous friend: $200 for a certain salary.
   • To Mr. Edward Mallinckrodt Jr.: $15,000 towards the Harvard Fund.
   • To Mr. Paul G. Hoffman: $2,125 for the Albert Russell Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research.
   • To an anonymous friend for Hodgkin’s disease research: $2,000.
   • To Mrs. Frances Rosenwald: $1,500 for the Department of Marine Biology.
   • To Professor James R. Jewett: $1,450 for the Committee on Eastern Languages in Radcliffe College.
   • To the Rosenwald Family Association: $1,250 for a research fellowship in the Law School.
   • To Mr. Henry L. Shattuck: $3,000 and Dr. Thomas Barbour for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • To Mr. and Mrs. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.: $750 for the Division of Chemistry and $750 for the DuPont Fellowship at the Graduate School of Business Administration.
   • To the Harvard Clubs of Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, and New York: Various amounts for scholarships.
   • To Dr. Thomas Barbour: $700 for pensions in the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • To the Association of National Advertisers, Inc.: $500 each for research in the Department of Industrial Administration.
   • To Mr. Robert Woods Bliss: $500 for explorations on behalf of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.
   • To Messrs. Charles Jackson, George S. Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, and Mrs. Ralph B. Willams: $115 towards the George Schünemann Jackson Fund.
   • To Mr. Donald Scott: $90 for the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.
   • To Mr. Halfdan Lee: $50 for research in epilepsy.
   • To an anonymous friend: $50 for the Astronomical Observatory.

The page records a significant array of financial support and gratitude for various research projects, scholarships, and institutional improvements at Harvard University.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 149, detailing a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on September 26, 1932. The Treasurer's report lists several gifts received and their allocations:

1. Gifts Received:

   • $36,984.86 from the estate of Georgianna B. Wright.
   • $10,172.22 from the estate of Edith B. Morse to establish the Franklin Nurse Scholarship Fund.
   • $9,750 from the estate of Theodore J. Eastman.
   • $2,459.17 from the estate of Gregory S. Bryan.
   • $58.24 from the estate of Miss Ellen S. Barus.

2. Gratitude Expressed:

   • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to numerous individuals and organizations for various gifts and bequests, including:
     • $367,846.90 from Mr. Edward S. Harkness for constructing and endowing residential houses at Harvard College.
     • $5,600 from an anonymous friend for the construction of a residence for the President.
     • $25,036.31 to establish the Geophysical Research Fund of Blue Hill Observatory.
     • $9,952.31 from the Rockefeller Foundation for the School of Engineering.
     • $19,557.50 for research in the Department of Chemistry.
     • $9,603.58 for the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
     • $2,083.33 for research in physiology and physical chemistry.
     • $11,656.53 from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for retiring allowances.
     • $10,000 from the Harvard-Yenching Institute for meeting expenses.
     • $7,000 from an anonymous friend to supplement aid to freshmen and other students.
     • $5,000 from an anonymous friend for leukemia research.
     • $2,000 from the Commonwealth Fund for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry.
     • $1,125 for courses for graduates in the Medical School.
     • $200 towards a certain salary.

3. Additional Donations:

   • $15,000 from Mr. Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. for the Harvard Fund.
   • $5,000 to Mr. Paul G. Hoffman for the Albert Russel Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research.
   • $1,500 to an anonymous friend for research in Hodgkin's disease.
   • $1,000 to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt for the Department of Medicine.
   • $1,450 to Professor James R. Jewett for the Committee of Examiners in Modern Languages in Radcliffe College.
   • $1,000 to an anonymous friend for the purchase of books for the College Library.
   • $1,250 to the Rosenwald Family Association for a research fellowship in the Law School.
   • $1,000 to the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
   • $3,000 to Mr. Henry L. Shattuck for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • $500 to the DuPont de Nemours & Co. for the DuPont Fellowship in the Division of Chemistry.
   • $750 to the Graduate School of Business Administration.
   • $1,000 to various Harvard Clubs for scholarships.
   • $700 to Dr. Thomas Barbour for pensions in the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • $500 to the Association of National Advertisers, Inc. for the Outdoor Advertising Association of America.
   • $500 to Mr. Robert Woods Bliss for the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.
   • $115 towards the George Schünemann Jackson Fund.
   • $50 to Mr. Donald Scott for the Peabody Museum.
   • $50 to Mr. Halfdan L. Lee for research in epilepsy.
   • $50 to an anonymous friend for the Astronomical Observatory.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 149, detailing a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held on September 26, 1932. The meeting was attended by President Lowell and other members including Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Lee, and Clark, with Treasurer Shattuck reporting several gifts and bequests received by the college.

The following gifts and bequests were gratefully accepted:

1. From the estate of Georgianna B. Wright: $36,984.86 in cash and real estate valued at $23,036.31.
2. From the estate of Edith Curtis: $16,172.22 to establish the Franklin Nurse Scholarship Fund.
3. From the estate of Theodore J. Eastman: $49,997.21.
4. From the estate of Gregory S. Bryan: $2,459.17.
5. From the estate of Miss Ellen S. Bates: $58.24.

The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to numerous donors for various gifts, including:

• Mr. Edward S. Harkness for $367,846.90 towards residential houses in Harvard College.
• An anonymous friend for $25,036.31 to establish the Geophysical Research Fund of Blue Hill Observatory.
• The Rockefeller Foundation for $29,952.31 towards the School of Engineering.
• The Carnegie Foundation for $11,656.53 for research fellowships.
• The Harvard-Yenching Institute for $10,000 for meeting expenditures.
• An anonymous friend for $7,000 for scholarships and fellowships.
• The Commonwealth Fund for $2,000 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry.
• The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for $1,125 for courses for graduates.
• Various other anonymous and named contributors for specific amounts and purposes, including:
  • $2,125 for the Harvard Fund.
  • $1,000 for the Department of Chemistry.
  • $2,125 for the Albert Russel Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research.
  • $500 for Hodgkin’s disease research.
  • $1,500 for the Department of Mathematics.
  • $1,450 for the Committee on Examining Modern Languages.
  • $1,250 for the purchase of books for the College Library.
  • $1,250 for a research fellowship in the Law School.
  • $1,000 for the Rosenwald Fund.
  • $3,000 and $541.66 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
  • $750 for the DuPont Fellowship in the Graduate School of Business Administration.
  • $500 for the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
  • $115 for the George Schummann Jackson Fund.
  • $500 for the Astronomical Observatory.

The list includes a variety of gifts ranging from substantial endowments to smaller contributions, all aimed at supporting different academic and research initiatives at Harvard College.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 149. This page includes a section titled "The President and Fellows," detailing minutes from a meeting held by the President and Fellows of Harvard College on September 26, 1932.

During this meeting, the Treasurer reported various receipts which were gratefully accepted. Here are the key donations and their purposes:

1. Georgiana B. Wright: $35,984.86 for general cash and real estate value.
2. Edith F. Nourse (Estate):
   • $161,722.22 to establish the Franklin Nourse Scholarship Fund.
3. Theodore J. Eastman (Estate):
   • $9,636.18 for general purposes.
4. Gregory S. Bryan (Estate):
   • $2,459.17 for general purposes.
5. Ellen S. Barrs (Estate):
   • $58.24 for general purposes.

The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to the following individuals and organizations for their generous gifts:

• Edward S. Harkness:

  • $136,784.90 for the construction and endowment of new residential Houses in Harvard College.
  • $25,936.31 to establish the Geophysical Research Fund of Blue Hill Observatory.

• Rockefeller Foundation:

  • $19,557.50 for the support of the School of City Planning.
  • $9,603.18 for research in industrial relations.
  • $2,083.33 for research in physiology and physical chemistry.

• Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching: $111,696.53 for retiring allowances.

• Harvard-Yenching Institute: $10,000 for meeting expenditures on budget items payable through Harvard University.

• Anonymous donors:

  • $7,000 for supplementing aid to Freshmen and other students.
  • $5,000 for research in leukemia.

• Commonwealth Fund: $11,715 for fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry and for courses for graduates in medical fields.

• Various Contributions towards the Harvard Fund:

  • Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr.: $2,100.
  • Research in the Division of Chemistry: $2,100.
  • Paul G. Hoagland: $2,125 for the Albert Russel Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research.
  • Anonymous for Hodgkin's disease: $3,000.
  • Frances G. Wick: $1,500 for the Department of Medicine.
  • Anonymous for the Department of Comparative Zoology: $1,100.

• Roscoe and Margaret O’Brian:

  • $1,250 for a research fellowship in the Lincoln Laboratory.

• Julius Rosenwald Fund:

  • $1,000 for a certain project.
  • $500 towards a ceramic fellowship.

• Henry L. Shattuck and Dr. Thomas Barbour: $3,000 and $541.66 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.

• DuPont de Nemours & Co.: $875 for the Division of Chemistry.

• Harvard Clubs for Business Administration:

  • Various amounts from clubs in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New Jersey, New York, and Worcester.

• National Advertisers, Inc.: $300 for research in the Department of Economics.

• Robert Woods Bliss: $500 for explorations on behalf of the Peabody Museum.

• Charles Jackson, George S. Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, Ralph B. Willard, and Mrs. Charles Jackson: Various amounts for the George Santayana Fund.

• Donald Scott: $90 for the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.

• H. A. McKenney: $5 for epigraphy research.

• Anonymous: $50 for the Astronomical Observatory.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 4, 1932. It contains a detailed report from a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College held in Boston on September 26, 1932. The meeting was attended by President Conant, Treasurer Shattuck, and several others.

The report outlines various gifts received by the college, including:

1. Bequests:

   • Georgianna R. Wright: $16,984.66 in cash and real estate.
   • Edith F. Nourse: $10,175.22 to establish the Franklin Nourse Fellowship.
   • Theodore J. Eastman: $10,300.
   • Gregory S. Bryan: $2,449.17.
   • Ellen S. Bates: $38.24.

2. Gifts from Individuals:

   • Edward S. Harkness: $167,416.85 for the improvement of residential houses.
   • Anonymous: $15,000 for the Geophysical Research Fund.
   • Rockefeller Foundation: $25,922.11 for the School of City Planning.
   • Anonymous: $19,557.56 for the School of Public Health.
   • Anonymous: $9,601.18 for research in international relations and physical chemistry.
   • Carnegie Foundation: $11,656.53 for the advancement of knowledge.
   • Harvard-Yenching Institute: $10,000 for the purchase of books.
   • Anonymous: $7,000 for supplementing aid to students.
   • Anonymous: $5,000 for research in leukemia.
   • Commonwealth Fund: $2,000 for the Department of Psychiatry.
   • Anonymous: $1,166 for Graduates in the Medical School.
   • Anonymous: $286 towards a salary.

3. Gifts for Specific Purposes:

   • To Mrs. Elizabeth M. Farnsworth for the gift of $2,000 to the Harvard Fund.
   • To Mr. Edward Mallinckrodt for the gift of $2,100 for research in the Division of Medical Sciences.
   • To Mr. Paul G. Hoffman for the gift of $2,125 for the Allen Ruscoe Erskine Research.
   • To Mrs. Francis Glessner Lee for the gift of $2,000 for research in Hodgkin's disease.
   • To Mr. James R. Jewett for the gift of $1,500 for the purchase of books.
   • To Professor James R. Jewett for the gift of $100 for the purchase of books.
   • To the Rosenwald Family Association for the gift of $1,250 for a research fellowship.
   • To the Julius Rosenwald Fund for the gift of $1,000 for a certain salary.
   • To Mr. Thomas Barbour for the gift of $1,000 and to Dr. Thomas Barbour for the gift of $500 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • To E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. for the gift of $750 for the DuPont Fellowship.
   • To the Harvard Business School Club for gifts for scholarships.
   • To Dr. Thomas Barbour for the gift of $700 for specimens in the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
   • To the Association of National Advertisers and the Outdoor Advertising Association for the gift of $500 each for research in the Department of Anthropology.
   • To Mr. Robert Woods Bliss for the gift of $1,112 towards the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.
   • To Mr. Charles Jackson, George S. Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, and George W. Williams for the gift of $112 towards the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.
   • To Mr. Haldan Lee for the gift of $100 and to Mrs. L. A. McQueen for the gift of $1,112 for the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology.
   • To an anonymous friend for the gift of $50 for the Astronomical Observatory.

The report concludes with a vote of gratitude from the President and Fellows to the individuals and organizations for their generous gifts.

This image seems to be a scanned page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The page is dated November 4, 1932, and it contains text primarily related to financial donations and contributions. At a glance, it shows a list of reports from a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Items listed include various estate gifts, donations from anonymous sources, funds for scholarships, research grants, and contributions for different departments and purposes within Harvard University. The specific amounts and purposes for the funds are detailed, showcasing support for the institution from alumni and other benefactors.

This image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 4, 1932. The page is labeled "149" at the top right corner. It includes text detailing contributions and gifts received by Harvard College during a meeting of the President and Fellows on September 26, 1932. Various contributions are listed, specifying the donors, amounts, and designated purposes of the funds.

Some notable donations mentioned include:

• $1,367,946.90 from Mr. Edward S. Harkness for the construction and remodeling of residential houses in Harvard College.
• $91,458.77 from anonymous friends for research in industrial hazards.
• $895,557.10 from the Rockefeller Foundation for international relations research.
• $425,387.37 from the Carnegie Foundation for retirement allowances for faculty.
• $67,000 from Mr. Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. for research in the Division of Chemistry.
• $1125 from Mr. Paul G. Hoffman for street traffic research.

Smaller donations from various individuals are also detailed, addressing specific departments or needs within the university such as scholarships, research funds, and particular courses. The Treasurer reports these receivables, acknowledging the generosity of the donors toward the advancement of the college's various educational and research initiatives.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 149, dated September 26, 1932. The page is titled "THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS" and details the acknowledgment of various donations and gifts received by Harvard College. The text is formatted as a formal report or announcement, listing contributions from individuals, estates, organizations, and anonymous donors. Each entry specifies the donor, the amount contributed, and the purpose or recipient of the gift.

Key Features of the Image:

1. Header:

   • The page is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin.
   • The heading indicates it is a report from a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, held on September 26, 1932, in Boston.

2. Content:

   • The page lists numerous contributions, each with the donor's name, the amount donated, and the purpose of the gift.
   • Contributions range from small amounts (e.g., $50) to larger sums (e.g., $25,000).
   • Gifts are directed toward various purposes, including:
     • Endowments and funds (e.g., the Franklin Nourse Scholarship Fund).
     • Research and academic initiatives (e.g., the Geological Research Fund of Blue Hill Observatory).
     • Scholarships and fellowships (e.g., the DuPont Fellowship in Chemistry).
     • Buildings and infrastructure (e.g., construction of residential houses at Harvard College).
     • Museums and libraries (e.g., the Museum of Comparative Zoology).
     • Support for specific departments or programs (e.g., the Department of Psychiatry).
     • General institutional needs (e.g., retiring allowances for faculty).

3. Formatting:

   • The text is typed in a formal, structured format typical of official reports.
   • Entries are organized in a list format, with each donation presented in a clear, concise manner.
   • The page includes a mix of named donors, estates, and anonymous contributors.

4. Signatures and Acknowledgments:

   • The report concludes with a statement expressing gratitude to the donors for their generosity.
   • It is signed by the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

5. Visual Elements:

   • The page appears to be scanned or photographed, showing slight aging and wear, consistent with historical documents.
   • The text is legible, though some details may be slightly faded due to the age of the document.

Summary:

This page serves as an official record of financial contributions to Harvard College in 1932, highlighting the institution's reliance on donations for various academic, research, and infrastructural purposes. It reflects the collaborative nature of higher education funding during that era, with contributions coming from individuals, estates, corporations, and organizations. The formal tone and detailed listing underscore the importance placed on acknowledging and expressing gratitude for these gifts.

The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or bulletin. The text is organized in columns and includes various financial contributions and gifts made to Harvard University. Some of the key details are:

• The President and Fellows of Harvard College held a meeting on September 26, 1932.
• The Treasurer reported on the gifts and donations received.
• Some of the notable gifts include:
  • $367,846.90 from Mr. Edward S. Harkness for the construction and endowment of residential houses in Harvard College.
  • $29,952.31 from the Rockefeller Foundation for the support of the School of City Planning.
  • $11,656.53 from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for retiring allowances.
  • $2,125 from Mr. Paul G. Hoffman for the gift of Erskine Chemistry for Bureau of Traffic Research.

The gifts were made to various departments and programs within Harvard University, including the Division of Chemistry, School of Business Administration, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology, and others.

The page also includes a table listing the gifts and donations received, along with the names of the donors and the amounts of the contributions.