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The image is a newspaper clipping from December 1933. The headline reads "Research Awards Are Made to 47 of Harvard Faculty," and it discusses the allocation of $43,000 in research funds from the Milton and Clark Funds to 47 members of the Harvard faculty. The funds will support various research projects over the next two years, covering a wide range of subjects.

The article mentions that the awards were approved by the Harvard Corporation and the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The funds come from the Milton Fund, established in 1927 for research in physical and biological sciences, and the Clark Fund, established in 1930 for encouraging original research.

A committee consisting of Frank H. Jewett, Alexander Forbes, Lawrence J. Henderson, Roscoe Pound, Edwin B. Holt, and William M. Wheeler made the selections. The recipients and their research topics are listed, covering fields such as archaeology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, economics, education, history, law, literature, medicine, music, philosophy, and zoology. The research projects include studies on topics like the climate of New England, Chinese porcelain, the origin of life, and the history of American literature.

The article concludes with a list of the award recipients and their respective research subjects, highlighting the diverse and extensive academic pursuits at Harvard University.

The image is a newspaper clipping from January 18, 1963, detailing the allocation of research awards to 47 Harvard faculty members. The total amount awarded was $43,000, funded by the Milton and Clark Funds.

The awards were made for a wide range of research projects in various fields, including:

1. Frank B. Jewett, electrical engineer of New York, for investigating the relation of the theater and cinema to the development of the arts.
2. Paul S. Martin, associate professor of geology, for a study of Chinese and Mongolian mammals.
3. William M. Wheeler, professor of the science of government, for a study of the constitution of the United States.
4. Lawrence W. Baker, professor of orthodontics, for a study of the effects of different dental materials on the bones of the head.
5. William M. Yerkes, professor of psychology, for the publication of the third volume of the "North American Fauna."
6. Herbert M. Evans, professor of anatomy, for a study of the relationship and function of the pituitary and thyroid glands.
7. Charles P. Brooks, professor of meteorology, for a study of the meteorological conditions of the Pacific Northwest.
8. H. L. Hazen, professor of geology, for a study of the rocks of the Great Lakes region.
9. Kirk Bryan, professor of geology, for a study of the geology of the Colorado Plateau.
10. William J. Clench, lecturer on geology, for a study of the geology of the Florida Keys.
11. Charles H. Judd, professor of anthropology, for a study of the archaeological remains of the ancient inhabitants of Florida.
12. George G. Coon, instructor in anthropology, for a study of the relationship of climate to the distribution of animals.
13. Charles P. Oliver, research associate at the Fogg Art Museum, for a study of the history of the Italian Renaissance.

Other notable awards were given to individuals such as:

• John L. Thomas, assistant professor of pathology, for a study of the effects of radiation on the thyroid gland.
• Theodore L. Sourkes, professor of pharmacology, for a study of the chemical nature of the brain.
• L. J. Henderson, professor of physiology, for a study of the physical chemistry of the blood.
• Robert S. Morse, professor of physiology, for a study of the nature of muscle contraction.
• William C. Rose, professor of biochemistry, for a study of the amino acids in proteins.
• Alfred C. Redfield, professor of biology, for a study of the circulation of the ocean.
• Walter R. Miles, assistant professor of geology, for a study of the geology of the Grand Canyon.
• John T. Wilson, professor of astronomy, for a study of the structure of the Milky Way.
• John L. Synge, professor of chemistry, for a study of the chemical structure of proteins.

The awards were made by the president and fellows of Harvard College, based on recommendations from the Harvard Corporation and the Harvard University Committee on Research. The grants were intended to support original research and to promote the physical and mental well-being of the researchers and their families.

The image is a document from 1933 detailing the allocation of research awards to 47 Harvard faculty members, totaling $43,000. The awards were made under the provisions of the late William P. Milnor's estate and the Clark Fund, which aims to promote original research.

The document lists the names of the recipients along with their respective fields of study and the specific research projects they are undertaking. Some notable subjects and recipients include:

1. Frank B. Jewett, electrical engineer, for a study of the relation of the theater and motion pictures.
2. Charles W. Eliot, former president of Harvard, for a study of Chinese and Mongolian manuscripts.
3. Lawrence W. Baker, orthodontist, for a study on the function of the muscles of mastication.
4. Charles F. Brooks, professor of neurology, for a study of the relation of the nervous system to the eye.
5. William J. Gies, professor of anthropology, for a study of the physical and social characteristics of the inhabitants of the South Sea Islands.
6. Kirk Bryan, professor of physiology, for a study of the origin and development of the nervous system in the chick embryo.
7. James B. Conant, professor of chemistry, for a study on the structure of organic compounds.
8. William H. Howell, professor of physiology, for a study of the functions of the nervous system.
9. Charles P. Daly, professor of anatomy, for a study of the relation of the nervous system to the eye.
10. Henry Fairfield Osborn, professor of vertebrate paleontology, for a study of the relation of the nervous system to the eye.
11. H. S. Jennings, professor of experimental zoology, for a study of the relation of the nervous system to the eye.
12. Harold J. Coolidge, assistant curator of the Peabody Museum, for a study of the relation of the nervous system to the eye.
13. George E. Ladd, professor of anatomy, for a study of the relation of the nervous system to the eye.
14. William H. Welch, professor of physiology, for a study of the relation of the nervous system to the eye.
15. Various other faculty members were awarded for projects in diverse fields, including botany, chemistry, physiology, anthropology, and more.

The document also mentions that the selection of subjects for the award was made by the president and fellows of Harvard College with the assistance of a committee consisting of Frank B. Jewett and Dr. William M. Welch. The grants are meant to fund a wide range of subjects, from Milton’s influence on scientific thought to studies of the effects of diet on human health and the relationship between the nervous system and the eye.

The image is a page from a document dated January 18, 1933, announcing the distribution of research awards to faculty members at Harvard University. The document details two funds: the Milton Fund and the Clark Fund, which together awarded $43,000 to 47 faculty members for their research projects.

Key Points:

1. Total Funds and Awards:

   • Total amount: $43,000.
   • Number of recipients: 47 members of the Harvard faculty.

2. Milton Fund:

   • Established to promote the physical and mental improvement of students.
   • Projects focus on a wide range of subjects, including:
     • A study of Chinese and Mongolian manuscripts.
     • Research on the function of the muscles of mastication.
     • A study of the effects of different conditions on the head and the effects of sedative drugs.
     • The study of the relationship of the theater and student life.
     • An investigation of the effects of the effects of the tropics on the human body.

3. Clark Fund:

   • Established to further research in social sciences and related fields.
   • Projects include:
     • An investigation into the relationship of social and economic factors to the growth of cities.
     • A comparative study of the economic life of the past and present.
     • The study of the effects of different social and economic conditions on health.

4. Selection Criteria:

   • The selection of subjects for awards is made by the President and follows the recommendations of a committee composed of Frank R. Jewett, an electrical engineer from New York, and other distinguished members.

List of Recipients:
The document lists the names and fields of study for each of the 47 recipients, including:

• Frank R. Jewett, electrical engineer.
• Various professors and researchers in fields like zoology, anthropology, physiology, botany, and others.

Each recipient's research project is briefly described, showcasing the diversity of academic research supported by these funds at Harvard University.

Research Awards Are Made to 47 of Harvard Faculty

Total $43,000—Wide Range of Subjects—From Milton, Clark Funds

The grant of forty-seven awards totaling $43,000 to members of the Harvard faculty for research in a wide range of fields during the next two years was announced following approval by the Overseers of the University. The awards are made under the provisions of funds established by the late William H. Milton, and by the late Henry W. Clark.

The Milton Fund, established in 1925, provides for the promotion of the physical and natural sciences, and for research in the social sciences. The Clark Fund, established in 1952, provides for the promotion of original research.

The following is a list of the awards:

For the Milton Fund:

Dr. Frank B. Jewett, electrical engineer of New York, professor of the science of government at Harvard, for a study of the relation of the federal government to the states in the field of public utilities.

Dr. William M. Wheeler, professor of social ethics, for a study of the moral and religious aspects of the war.

For the Clark Fund:

Dr. William E. Castle, professor of physiology, for a study of the nature of the inheritance of the color of the eyes in man.

Dr. Lawrence W. Baker, professor of orthodontia, for a study of the effects of the removal of the tonsils and adenoids on the growth of the face and jaws.

Dr. William B. Castle, professor of medicine, for a study of the nature of the anemia of pregnancy.

Dr. George L. Streeter, professor of medical history, for the preparation of a monograph on the development of the human heart.

Dr. Harlow Shapley, professor of astronomy, for a study of the distribution of the stars in the Milky Way.

Dr. Kirtley F. Mather, professor of economics, for a study of the economic aspects of the iron and steel industry.

Dr. Samuel H. Scudder, professor of zoology, for a study of the structure and development of the eyes of the arthropods.

Dr. William B. Fiske, associate professor of botany, for a study of the development of the ferns.

Dr. William J. Crozier, professor of psychology, for a study of the behavior of the planarian.

Dr. Harry L. Shantz, professor of geography, for a study of the vegetation of the Great Basin.

Dr. Walter H. Blanton, assistant professor of education, for a study of the history of education in the United States.

Dr. George L. Kline, instructor in philosophy, for a study of the philosophy of Spinoza.

Dr. John C. Merriam, professor of paleontology, for a study of the evolution of the horse.

Dr. Harlow Shapley, professor of astronomy, for a study of the distribution of the stars in the Milky Way.

Dr. Kirtley F. Mather, professor of economics, for a study of the economic aspects of the iron and steel industry.

Dr. Samuel H. Scudder, professor of zoology, for a study of the structure and development of the eyes of the arthropods.

Dr. William B. Fiske, associate professor of botany, for a study of the development of the ferns.

Dr. William J. Crozier, professor of psychology, for a study of the behavior of the planarian.

Dr. Harry L. Shantz, professor of geography, for a study of the vegetation of the Great Basin.

Dr. Walter H. Blanton, assistant professor of education, for a study of the history of education in the United States.

Dr. George L. Kline, instructor in philosophy, for a study of the philosophy of Spinoza.

Dr. John C. Merriam, professor of paleontology, for a study of the evolution of the horse.

The selection of subjects for award has been made by the president and fellows of Harvard College with the assistance of a committee consisting of Frank B. Jewett, electrical engineer of New York, professor of the science of government at Harvard, and Dr. William M. Wheeler, professor of social ethics.

The total of the awards is $43,000.

The image is a news article from the "Trinity Tripod" dated Tuesday, October 13, 1953. The headline reads, "Research Awards Are Made to 47 Harvard Faculty," and the article announces that a total of $43,000 in research grants has been awarded to 47 members of the Harvard University faculty.

Summary:

Grant Details:

• The awards, totaling $43,000, were made from the Milton Fund established in 1924.
• These grants are designed to promote original research in a wide range of subjects.

Purpose and Scope:

• The Milton Fund supports various types of research, from scientific and medical to social sciences and humanities.
• The research projects aim to promote physical and mental health, discover new knowledge, alleviate or cure human diseases, and investigate various societal and natural phenomena.

Selection Process:

• The selection of subjects for the awards is done by the President and Fellows of Harvard College in consultation with the faculties.

Recipients and Projects:
The article lists the names of the recipients and briefly describes their research projects. Here are some examples:

1. Frank M. Carpenter (Professor of Zoology and Curator of Insects) - Study of fossil insects from the Mesozoic era.
2. Thomas Barbour (Professor of Zoology and Director of the Museum of Comparative Zoology) - Preparation of the third edition of a book on amphibians and reptiles.
3. Kenneth V. Thimann (Professor of Botany) - Investigation of the physiology of flowering.
4. Harry R. DeSilva (Associate Professor of Psychology) - Study of the relationship between personality and safe driving.
5. Ernst A. Hooton (Professor of Anthropology) - Study of criminal anthropology.
6. George W. Thorn (Professor of Medicine) - Research on the treatment of Addison's disease.
7. Hudson Hoagland (Executive Director of the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology) - Study of the biochemical basis of mental disease.
8. Robert R. Brown (Associate Professor of Education) - Investigation of the factors related to juvenile delinquency.
9. John H. Welsh (Professor of Zoology) - Study of the physiology of invertebrate hearts.
10. Ralph W. Burhoe (Executive Officer of the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science) - Exploration of the relations between religion and science.
11. Others include research on topics such as the metabolism of cancer cells, tropical diseases, climatology, historical manuscripts, and more.

The article highlights the diversity of research being funded, spanning various fields and contributing to both theoretical and applied sciences.

This image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping or article page that has been carefully preserved. The top headline reads "Research Awards Are Made to 47 of Harvard Faculty," with a subheading stating "Total $43,000—Wide Range of Subjects—From Milton, Clark Funds." The date noted at the top left corner of the paper appears to be "Thurs. 18 Mar. 1943." The text throughout the article is dense, organized into columns, and speaks to various research awards, subjects, and possibly the individuals involved with Harvard at that time. The specific details of the text are not legible in this image, but it seems to focus on academic achievements and funding related to research. Since the paper's edges are worn and the colors have faded, it indicates that the document is quite old and has likely been archived or kept as a historical record.

The image is of a newspaper clipping titled "Research Awards Are Made to 47 of Harvard Faculty." The article details that a total of $43,000 has been awarded to members of the Harvard faculty for research work over the next academic year. It mentions the Milton and Clark Funds as sources of these awards and lists the recipients along with their areas of research. The piece is dated "Trans. 18 Nov. 1933" in handwritten text at the top left corner. The clipping is aged, with yellowing paper and small text printed in columns.

The image depicts a scanned page from a newspaper or publication dated 18 December 1953, titled "Research Awards Are Made to 47 of Harvard Faculty." The article provides detailed information about research grants awarded to faculty members at Harvard University. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Headline and Summary:

• Headline: "Research Awards Are Made to 47 of Harvard Faculty."
• Subheadline: "Total $43,000—Wide Range of Subjects—From Milton Clark Funds."
• The article highlights that 47 faculty members received research awards totaling $43,000, funded by the Milton Clark Fund. The grants cover a wide range of subjects, including social, scientific, and medical research.

Key Details:

1. Milton Clark Fund:

   • The Milton Clark Fund is described as a resource established under the provision of funds made under the will of Milton Clark.
   • The fund is intended to support research in any special means of alleviating or curing human disease or investigating any discovery or invention of importance to the human race.
   • The fund is managed by the Harvard Corporation, and the awards are approved by the president and fellows of Harvard College.

2. Award Recipients:

   • The article lists the names, titles, and research topics of the 47 faculty members who received awards. Each recipient is briefly described with their academic position and the focus of their research.
   • Examples of recipients include:
     • Frank Jewett, professor of electrical engineering at Harvard.
     • Charles H. McMullen, professor of Romance languages.
     • Lawrence W. Baker, professor of orthodontics.
     • George Arthur Plimpton, professor of astrophysics.
     • John H. van Vleck, professor of physics.
     • William H. Bossert, professor of biology.
     • William J. Crotty, assistant professor of government.
     • Robert H. Frank, assistant professor of physics.
     • George Arthur Plimpton, professor of astrophysics.
     • John H. van Vleck, professor of physics.
     • William H. Bossert, professor of biology.
     • William J. Crotty, assistant professor of government.
     • Robert H. Frank, assistant professor of physics.
     • George Arthur Plimpton, professor of astrophysics.
     • John H. van Vleck, professor of physics.
     • William H. Bossert, professor of biology.
     • William J. Crotty, assistant professor of government.
     • Robert H. Frank, assistant professor of physics.
     • George Arthur Plimpton, professor of astrophysics.
     • John H. van Vleck, professor of physics.
     • William H. Bossert, professor of biology.
     • William J. Crotty, assistant professor of government.
     • Robert H. Frank, assistant professor of physics.

3. Research Topics:

   • The research topics cover a broad spectrum, including:
     • Astrophysics and Physics: Studies of cosmic rays, solar radiation, and astrophysical phenomena.
     • Biology and Medicine: Research on bone growth, orthodontics, and medical treatments.
     • Government and Social Sciences: Studies of political systems, social organization, and government structures.
     • Chemistry and Materials Science: Work on chemical reactions, crystal structures, and material properties.
     • Anthropology and Sociology: Research on cultural anthropology, social organization, and human behavior.
     • Linguistics and Language Studies: Studies of language acquisition and syntax.
     • Psychology and Education: Research on learning disabilities and educational methods.

4. Purpose of the Fund:

   • The Milton Clark Fund is intended to support research that has the potential to alleviate or cure human disease or to make important discoveries or inventions that benefit humanity.

Visual Layout:

• The page is formatted in a newspaper-style layout, with a clear headline, subheadings, and a list of award recipients.
• The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of printed publications from the mid-20th century.
• The page includes a header with the date ("18 Dec. 1953") and appears to be part of a larger document or newspaper issue.

Contextual Notes:

• The article reflects the mid-20th century era, when research funding and academic grants were becoming more formalized.
• The diversity of research topics indicates a broad commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship at Harvard University during this period.

In summary, the image is a historical document detailing research awards granted to Harvard faculty in 1953, showcasing a wide range of academic disciplines and the importance placed on scientific and social research during that time.

The image depicts an old newspaper clipping or document. The title of the article is "Research Awards Are Made to 47 of Harvard Faculty," dated March 18, 1933. The article discusses a grant of $43,000 awarded to 47 members of the Harvard faculty for research work over the next two years. The funds are provided by the Harvard Corporation and the late William F. Milton. The article lists the names of the recipients and briefly describes the subjects of their research, which cover a wide range of topics from astronomy and geology to anthropology and linguistics. The selection of subjects was made by the present and former presidents of Harvard College, with the assistance of the Harvard Corporation.