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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 792067

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 606. The text on the page includes several sections of information:

  1. Granting of Leave of Absence:

    • Dr. Benjamin Rand for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
    • Professor Roscoe Franklin for the first half of 1933-34.
    • Professor Richard C. Cabot for the second half of 1933-34.
    • Professor James A. McLaughlin for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
  2. Meeting in Boston:

    • Held on February 13, 1933, with President Lowell, Treasurer Moore, and several other members present.
  3. Treasurer's Report:

    • Acknowledges various gifts received from different individuals and organizations, including:
      • Estate of Sarah Foster Sargent for the Cancer Commission.
      • Estate of Annie D. Wilson for the Medical School.
      • Gifts from individuals like Mr. William Ziegler, Jr., Mr. Henry Walters, and others for various purposes such as research, scholarships, and specific departments.
  4. Expressions of Gratitude:

    • The President and Fellows express gratitude to the donors for their generous gifts.
  5. Additional Gifts:

    • Lists numerous contributions for various purposes, including:
      • Gifts for tutoring.
      • Gifts for research in specific fields like cancer, agriculture, and economics.
      • Gifts for scholarships and fellowships.
      • Gifts for specific departments and institutions within Harvard.
      • Gifts for memorials and special funds.

The page is neatly typed and organized, providing a detailed account of the administrative and financial activities related to Harvard University during that period.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 606. The document details a meeting where various gifts and allocations were discussed and voted on.

Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Gifts and Gratitude:

    • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to Dr. Thomas Barbour for his gifts of $19,268.76 and $6,496 for miscellaneous expenses during the year 1932-33.
  2. Leave of Absence:

    • Benjamin Rand was granted leave of absence for the second half of the academic year 1932-33 to Professor Felix Frankfurter.
  3. Specific Academic Year Allocations:

    • The following allocations for the academic years 1933-34 and 1934-35 were discussed:
      • To Felix Frankfurter for 1933-34.
      • To Professor James A. McLaughlin for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
      • To Professor Edward A. Woolley for the second half of the academic year 1934-35.
  4. Recipients of Grants and Funds:

    • Various individuals and institutions received monetary gifts and grants:
      • Sarah Fuller Smith: $5,000 for the establishment of the Collis P. Huntington Memorial Laboratory.
      • William N. Willcox: $1,740 towards a chair for the Department of Astronomy.
      • Henry Walters: $1,472 towards the purchase of an instrument.
      • William Ziegler Jr.: $13,930 towards the William Ziegler Memorial Fund for the study of National Relations.
      • Rockfeller Foundation: $2,494.69 towards the Survey of Crime and Criminal Justice in Greater Boston.
      • George R. Agnew: $1,000 towards the Social Science Research Council for a study on "Scope and Problems of Nomics and Rural Sociology."
      • Harry Bradley: $1,000 towards the Memorial Fund for the study of International Relations.
      • Mary Norton Allen: $500 towards the Adelais Ames Memorial Fund.
      • Augustus Clifford Tower: $500 towards the Augustus Clifford Tower Fund.
      • American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers: $250 for the Research Laboratory.
      • Association of National Advertisers, Inc.: $150 towards research in the Department of Government.
      • Bureau for Research in Municipal Government: $175 for a special fellowship.
      • George Schuman: $1,666.67 towards a special fellowship for Professor Charles Palache.
      • Charles Jackson, George Jackson, and William Williams: $175 each towards various research funds.
      • James Bull: $41.67 towards the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
      • Mr. Halfdan Lee: $9.50 for research in radiology.
  5. Leave Grants:

    • Leave of absence was granted to:
      • Mr. Edward A. Woolley for the second half of 1932-33.
      • Mr. Crawford Kemble for the second half of 1933-34.

The page is a comprehensive record of financial allocations, grants, and acknowledgments of gifts to various professors, institutions, and research projects within Harvard University during the academic years 1932-33 and 1933-34.

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The image shows an open page from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The page is numbered 606 at the top left corner. The content appears to be a record of meeting minutes or resolutions, acknowledging various gifts and donations made to Harvard University.

Key points include:

  1. Acknowledgments of Gifts:

    • Dr. Thomas Barbour is thanked for his gift of $19,268.96 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
    • Several other individuals are acknowledged for their donations, such as:
      • Dr. Benjamin Rand for $2,000 for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
      • Professors Felix E. O. Kapteyn, John E. B. May, and James A. McLaughlin for their gifts for the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
  2. Leave of Absence Granted:

    • It is noted that leaves of absence were granted to Dr. Benjamin Rand, Professor Felix E. O. Kapteyn, and Professor James A. McLaughlin for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
  3. Meeting Details:

    • A meeting was held on February 13, 1933, where President Lowell, and other fellows like Perkins, Curtis, Lee, Clark, and Homans, along with Treasurer Shattuck, were present. Various bequests and funds were reported, such as from the estate of Sarah Fuller Smith, Annie D. Wilson, Susan Greene Dexter, and Henry Walters, for different faculties and purposes like the Astronomical Laboratory and the Harvard Library.
  4. Special Gratitude:

    • The bulletin expresses gratitude to the Rockefeller Foundation for multiple substantial donations, including $2,500,000 for the School of Public Health and $250,000 for the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Other donors, such as Mr. William Ziegler Jr., the Rockefeller Foundation, and several professors, are also thanked for their generous contributions.
  5. Leave of Absence for Faculty:

    • It is mentioned that leaves of absence were granted to Mr. E. M. H. Haring and Mr. Crawford H. Greenewalt for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.

The text is dense and formal, indicating the significance of the donations and the institutional importance of acknowledging them.

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The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated June 10, detailing various decisions and financial contributions related to Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

Votes and Decisions

  1. Gratitude and Leave of Absence:

    • The President and Fellows expressed their gratitude to Dr. Thomas Barbour for his gift of $19,268.90 to cover miscellaneous expenses during the year 1932-33.
    • Leave of absence was granted to:
      • Dr. Benjamin Rand for the second half of the academic year 1932-33.
      • Professor Felix Frankfurter for the academic year 1933-34.
      • Professor Richard C. Cabot for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
      • Professor James A. McLaughlin for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
  2. Meeting:

    • A meeting was held in Boston on February 13, 1933, with attendees including the President, Emeritus Professors, Fellows, Members, Perkins, Curtis, Lee, Clark, and others.

Financial Contributions Accepted

The Treasurer reported the following contributions, which were gratefully accepted:

  • From Sarah Fuller Smith (Mrs. Joseph N. Smith) for the School of Public Health.
  • From Annie D. Willson (Mrs. Henry Willson) for a certain unspecified cause.
  • From the estate of Anna M. Dexter (Mrs. George H. Dexter) for the Astronomical Laboratory.
  • From Mrs. F. Gordon Dexter for the Astronomical Laboratory.
  • From Henry Walters for the Fogg Art Museum.

Grants and Gifts

The President and Fellows expressed gratitude for various generous gifts, including:

  • Rockefeller Foundation:
    • $12,494.69 for the Department of Biology.
    • $2,949.69 for the Surgery of Crime and Criminal Justice in Greater Boston.
  • Social Science Research Council:
    • $1,664.91 for a study on "Scope and Methods of Research in Economics and Rural Sociology."
  • Miscellaneous Gifts:
    • $1,699.49 towards printing the works of the late Professor Palmer.
    • $1,246 for fellowships in the Department of Psychology.
    • $1,000 for the Mildred Curtis Fund for courses on Modern Greek.
    • $1,150 towards a certain salary.
    • $1,000 towards research in geophysics.
  • Other Contributions:
    • Gifts for research, teaching, and special funds from various individuals and organizations including:
      • Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bradley for the gift of $1,000 for the Memorial Fund for the study of industrial hazards.
      • The American Academy of Arts and Sciences for special research.
      • The Milton Fund for various research projects.
      • The Adelaide Ames Memorial Fund.
      • The Guggenheim Foundation for fellowships.
      • The Rockefeller Foundation for specific research in Government.
      • The Association of National Advertisers.
      • The Chemical Foundation for research in chemistry.
      • The Commonwealth Fund for specific studies.
      • The Carnegie Corporation for various projects.
      • Other individual contributions towards salaries, research, and fellowships.

Additional Leave of Absence

  • Leave of absence was granted to:
    • Mr. E. Leon Chaffee for the second half of 1932-33.
    • Professor Edward S. Harkness for the second half of 1933-34.
    • Crawford H. Kemble for the second half of 1933-34.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The text on the page records various financial contributions, votes, and decisions made during a meeting of the Harvard Corporation or a similar governing body. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Financial Contributions and Votes:

  1. Anonymous Gifts:

    • An anonymous friend gave $1,125 towards the gift of one dollar for each dollar raised by the campaign.
    • Another anonymous friend gave $1,000.
  2. Votes of Gratitude:

    • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to Dr. Thomas Barbour for his gifts of $19,268.96 for miscellaneous expenses.
    • Leave of absence was granted to Dr. Benjamin Rand for the second half of the academic year 1932-33.
    • Leave of absence was also granted to Professors Felix Adler, Charles W. Eliot, and James A. McLaughlin for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
  3. Gifts from Estates:

    • $5,000 from the estate of Sarah Fuller Smith (Mr. Joseph N. Smith) for the Harvard University Library.
    • $1,740 from the estate of Annie D. Willson (Mrs. Robert Wheeler Wilson) for the Astronomical Laboratory.
    • $1,400 from the estate of Susan Greene Dexter (Mrs. Frederick Dexter) for the Harvard University Library.
    • $1,200 from the estate of Henry Walters for the Harvard University Library.
  4. Gifts from Individuals and Foundations:

    • The Rockefeller Foundation gave $2,494.69 towards the Survey of Crime and Criminal Justice in Greater Boston.
    • Mr. William Zogler Jr. gave $1,375 towards the William Zogler Memorial Fellowship.
    • The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis gave $12,016.07 for retraining allowances.
  5. Additional Contributions:

    • Several individuals and organizations made contributions for various purposes, including:
      • Social Science Research Council for a study on "Scope and Methods of Rural Sociology."
      • Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bradley for the Harry Bradley Memorial Fund.
      • American Academy of Arts and Sciences for special research.
      • Various individuals for specific funds and fellowships, including:
        • Mrs. Mary Norton Allen for the Adelaide Ames Memorial Fund.
        • Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Clifford Tower for the Augustus Clifford Tower Fund.
        • Association of National Advertisers for the Harvard School of Public Health.
        • Mr. Charles Jackson for the Charles Jackson Fund.
        • Professor Charles Palache for a special fellowship.
        • Mr. and Mrs. William R. Williams for the William R. Williams Fund.
        • Mr. George Schaefer Jackson for the George Schaefer Jackson Fund.
        • Mrs. Harold Lee for research in zoology.
        • Mr. Harold Lee for research in entomology.

Votes on Leave of Absence:

  • Leave of absence was voted for Mr. Crawford Kemble for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.

This summary captures the essence of the financial contributions, expressions of gratitude, and decisions made by the Harvard governing body as recorded in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The text on the page appears to be a record of financial transactions and votes taken during a meeting, likely related to the allocation of funds and acknowledgments of donations.

Key points from the text include:

  1. Gifts and Donations:

    • An anonymous friend gave $150 for the gift of one dollar for each member of the Alumni Association.
    • Dr. Thomas Barbour was acknowledged for his gifts of $19,268.96 for miscellaneous expenses.
    • Various individuals and foundations were thanked for their gifts, including:
      • The estate of Sarah Fuller Smith for $5,800 to the University Library.
      • Robert Wheeler Wilson for $1,740 towards a certificate of deposit for the Astronomical Laboratory.
      • The estate of Susan Greene Dexter for $300.
      • The estate of Henry Walters for $1,725.
      • The Rockefeller Foundation for $1,494.69 towards the Survey of Crime and Criminal Justice in Greater Boston.
      • The William Ziegler Memorial Fund for $1,500 towards the William Ziegler Memorial Fellowship in International Relations.
      • The American Academy of Arts and Sciences for $710 for special research.
      • The estate of Augustus Clifford Tower for $500 towards the Augustus Clifford Tower Memorial Fund.
      • The Association of National Advertisers for $250 towards research in the Department of Government.
      • The estate of Charles Palache for $1,666.75 towards a special fellowship.
      • Several other individuals and foundations were acknowledged for smaller donations.
  2. Leave of Absence:

    • Leave of absence was granted to several professors for various academic years, including:
      • Dr. Benjamin Rand for the second half of the academic year 1932-33.
      • Professor Felix A. Nussbaum for the academic year 1933-34.
      • Professor James A. McLaughlin for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
      • Mr. Edward W. Herring for the second half of the academic year 1932-33.
      • Mr. Crawford Kemble for the second half of the academic year 1933-34.
  3. Acknowledgment of Contributions:

    • The President and Fellows expressed gratitude to numerous contributors, including:
      • The Social Science Research Council for $1,044.95 for a study on "Scope and Methods of Rural Sociology."
      • Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bradley for $1,000 towards the Memorial Fund for the study of infectious diseases.
      • Mr. and Mrs. George R. Agnew for $500.
      • Various other individuals and organizations for their contributions.

This summary captures the essence of the financial acknowledgments and administrative decisions detailed in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin page.

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The image displays two pages of a document, laid flat such that the left page is fully visible and the right page is partially obscured. The visible page is titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and contains densely typed text with some numbers and names. The text appears to relate to various financial gifts, grants, and transactions associated with Harvard University, mentioning funds, resolutions, and acknowledgments. The document looks official and could be a historical record of financial matters related to the university. The font is indicative of typewriter text, suggesting it is from an era before modern word processors. The pages themselves have a slightly yellowed tint, further suggesting some age to the document.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The page appears to be printed text, detailing various financial contributions and votes taken during a meeting. It includes lists of donors and donations, as well as acknowledgments and expressions of gratitude. One section mentions a meeting held in Boston on February 14, 1933, with notable individuals such as President Lowell and others present. The right side of the image includes an empty space, likely meant to denote the edge of the page or possibly another blank page next to the bulletin. The format is typical of academic or institutional records.

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Key Elements of the Image:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" in bold, capitalized letters, indicating the publication's name.
  2. Page Number:

    • The page number 606 is located at the top left corner, suggesting this is part of a larger document or periodical.
  3. Content:

    • The text is organized into several sections, detailing various grants, gifts, and acknowledgments made to Harvard University and its affiliated institutions.
    • The content includes:
      • Gifts and Grants: Specific amounts and purposes are listed, such as:
        • A gift of $25 to an unnamed contributor for the "Plumian Professorship in Astronomy."
        • A gift of $21,183 to the Harvard Cancer Research Society.
        • Grants to various departments and research councils, including the Social Science Research Council, the Commonwealth Fund, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
      • Acknowledgments: The document expresses gratitude to donors, including individuals and organizations, for their contributions.
      • Resolutions and Votes: There are mentions of votes taken by the Harvard Alumni Association, such as expressing gratitude to specific individuals for their gifts.
      • Meetings and Officers: References to meetings held, officers elected (e.g., President, Treasurer), and other administrative details.
  4. Typography and Formatting:

    • The text is typed in a monospaced font, consistent with early printing or typewritten documents.
    • Paragraphs are neatly aligned, and bullet points or numbered lists are used to organize information.
    • The layout is structured, with clear headings and subheadings to guide the reader.
  5. Contextual Clues:

    • The content references specific academic years (e.g., "academic year 1932–33") and academic departments, indicating that this bulletin is from the early 1930s.
    • The formal tone and detailed listing of contributions suggest this is an official communication to alumni, donors, and stakeholders of Harvard University.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, likely from the early 1930s, detailing financial contributions, grants, and acknowledgments made to Harvard University and its affiliated institutions. The document serves as an official record of donor recognition and institutional funding, formatted in a formal and structured manner typical of academic and alumni publications of that era.