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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 1933, which includes an announcement about the Milton and Clark Fund awards. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Milton and Clark Fund Awards

• Title: Milton and Clark Fund Awards Go to 47 Recipients
• Date: March 30, 1933
• Funding: More than $43,000 distributed to professors for research in various fields.
• New Subjects: Advanced scientific, historical studies are planned, including a rise to study energy exchanges within molecules.
• Awards: 47 awards totaling $43,000 were granted to members of the University staff to assist them in their respective fields during the next two years.
• Selection Criteria: Awards are made in the interests of, or for promoting the physical and mental welfare of mankind, to assist in the discovery and perfecting of any special means of alleviating or curing human disease, or to investigate and determine the value or importance of any discovery or invention.
• Committee: The selection was made by the President and Treasurer of the University with the assistance of a committee including F. B. Jewett, Charles H. McDowell, George H. Parker, William M. Wheeler, and Joseph L. Walsh.

Recipients and Their Research Projects

1. Charles Palache: Professor of Mineralogy, for a revision of Dana's "System of Mineralogy."
2. James P. Peters: Assistant Curator of Ornithology, for the third volume of the "Check List of Birds of the World," and to complete the typing of the second volume.
3. Harlow Shapley: Assistant Professor of Astronomy, for the construction of a map of Mars and a continued study of the spectrum of Mars.
4. Chandler R. Post: Professor of Greek and Fine Arts, for the study of original Spanish paintings in Spain and in public and private collections in Germany for the preparation of Volume VI of the "History of Spanish Painting."
5. John R. Willis: Professor of Philosophy, for a treatise, "Interpolation and Approximation by Rational Functions in the Complex Domain."
6. Edward Warner: Assistant Professor of Social Anthropology, for a study of the social organization and functions of a southern community.
7. John D. Wild: Instructor in Philosophy, for the publication of "The Life and Writings of Bishop Berkeley."
8. Jeffries Wyman Jr.: Assistant Professor of Zoology, for work on the secretion of amino acids, polypeptides, and proteins, as revealed by their dielectric behavior.
9. Alfred C. Redfield: Professor of Physiology, for a study of the effect of oxygenation and reduction upon the hydrogen ion concentration of blood.
10. Oscar K. Rice: Instructor in Chemistry, for a study of the exchange of energy between activated and unactivated molecules in gases.
11. Francis B. Sayre: Professor of Law, for a follow-up study of the examiners of the Concord Reformatory ten years after their release.
12. Howard C. Seymour: Assistant in Education, for an investigation of the age at which children leave school.
13. Earnest H. Thayer: Professor of Oral Pathology, for cuts for a textbook entitled "Clinical Pathology of the Jaws."
14. Joseph L. Walsh: Associate Professor of Mathematics, for the preparation of material for a treatise, "Interpolation and Approximation by Rational Functions in the Complex Domain."

Junior Class Officers

• President: J. H. Moore of Concord, Massachusetts.
• Vice-President: George W. Pierce Jr. of Red Bank, N.J.
• Secretary: G. S. Hayes of Andover.
• Dean: Prepared at Exeter.
• Captain of the Football Team: Whitney M. Ellershaw of Boston, who also played football at Groton. Hayes prepared at Andover and is active in many undergraduate affairs.

The document highlights the diverse range of research projects funded by the Milton and Clark Fund, spanning fields such as mineralogy, ornithology, astronomy, art history, philosophy, social anthropology, zoology, physiology, chemistry, law, education, and mathematics. It also lists the newly elected junior class officers at Harvard College.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 20, 1933. The main article is titled "Milton and Clark Fund Awards Go to 47 Recipients," detailing the distribution of more than $43,000 to professors for research in various fields.

Here are the key points:

1. Funds and Awards:

   • Milton Fund: Established in 1924, grants are for physical and material welfare, human race improvement, and discovery/perfecting of any disease. The aim is to promote original research.
   • Clark Fund: Created in 1915, grants are for the encouragement and advancement of original research. It was established by the bequest of William F. Milton and Joseph H. Clark.

2. Subjects and Projects:

   • Advanced Scientific Studies:
     • Construction of a map of Mars.
     • Study of Chinese and Mongolian mammals.
     • Investigation into energy exchanges within molecules.
   • Historical Studies:
     • Preparation of Volume VI of the "History of Spanish Painting."
     • Study of Spanish paintings in Spain and Germany.
     • Preparation of a map of Mars based on modern data.
   • Other Studies:
     • Typing of the second volume of the "Check List of Birds of the World."
     • Study of the effects of oxygenation and reduction on the hydrogen ion concentration of hemocyanin solutions.
     • Investigation into the exchange of energy between activated and unactivated molecules in unimolecular reactions.
     • Study of the ex-inmates of the Concord Reformatory.
     • Work on the age at which children leave school.
     • Preparation of a textbook on clinical pathology of the jaws.
     • Study of amino acids, polypeptides, and proteins.
     • Preparation of a treatise on interpolation and approximation by rational functions in the complex domain.
     • Study of social organization and functions of a southern community.
     • Publication of "The Life and Writings of Bishop Berkeley."

3. Committee Involvement:

   • The awards were selected by the President and Fellows with the assistance of a committee including F. B. Jewett, C. H. Mellon, Eaton P. Roman, and William M. Wheeler.

4. Junior Class Officers:

   • The junior class in Harvard College elected the following officers for the year:
     • President: J. H. Dean of Cohasset.
     • Vice-President: Stanton Whitney, Jr.
     • Red Bank: N. J.
     • Secretary: G. S. Hayes of Andover.
     • Dean prepared at Exeter.

The list of specific recipients and their projects is also provided, though not fully detailed in the summarized image.

The document is a bulletin from Harvard Alumni, dated March 30, 1953, announcing the recipients of the Milton and Clark Fund awards. The funds, established by William F. Milton in 1924 and Joseph H. Clark in 1915, aim to promote research in various fields, including physical and material welfare, human disease, and original research. The bulletin lists 47 recipients who will receive a total of $43,000 for research projects ranging from advanced scientific studies to historical and social sciences. Notable projects include the study of a map of Mars, the history of Spanish painting, and the preparation of a manuscript on the "Philosophical Library." The selection committee consists of prominent Harvard faculty, including the President of Harvard College and other distinguished professors. Additionally, the bulletin mentions the election of junior class officers at Harvard College.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 20, 1933. It features an article titled "Milton and Clark Fund Awards Go to 47 Recipients," detailing the distribution of more than $43,000 in research funding to various professors.

Key Points:

1. Funds and Recipients:

   • Forty-seven awards, totaling $43,000, were granted to faculty members of Harvard for research in diverse fields.
   • The Milton Fund, established in 1924, and the Clark Fund, created in 1915, are the sources of these awards.

2. Research Subjects:

   • Advanced Scientific and Historical Studies:
     • Studies on planetary science, such as the energy exchanges within molecules and the construction of a map of Mars.
     • Research on ancient mammals like rhinoceros and Mongolian mammals.
   • Humanities and Social Sciences:
     • Projects on revising Democritus’s "System of Mineralogy," preparing a manuscript on ornithology, and compiling a "Check List of Birds of the World."
     • Historical studies, including a catalog of the works of the poet Pindar and a study of Spanish paintings.
   • Health and Medicine:
     • Investigations into alleviating human diseases and studying the effects of oxygen and reduction on hemoglobin.
   • Engineering and Chemistry:
     • Work on the electrical properties of amino acids, polypeptides, and proteins.
     • Research on the exchange reactions of organic molecules and the study of social organization in ants.

3. Selection Process:

   • The selection of awardees was conducted by the President and Fellows of Harvard College with the assistance of a committee including:
     • F. H. Jewett, electrical engineer
     • Theodore Lyman, Professor of the Science of Government
     • W. M. Wheeler, Professor of Entomology

4. Junior Class Officers:

   • The newly elected officers of the Harvard College junior class include:
     • President: J. H. Dean of Cohasset
     • Vice-President: Stanton Whitney, Jr.
     • Secretary: G. S. Hayes of Andover
     • Treasurer: New York City’s Charles H. McIlwain
     • Additional roles such as class reporter and graduate captain were also listed.

The article highlights the broad and interdisciplinary nature of the research supported by the Milton and Clark Funds, emphasizing Harvard's commitment to advancing knowledge in both the sciences and humanities.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 20, 1933. The main article is titled "Milton and Clark Fund Awards Go to 47 Recipients" and reports on the distribution of over $43,000 to professors for research in various fields.

Key points from the article include:

1. Awards Overview:

   • Forty-seven awards totaling $43,000 were given to members of the Harvard faculty for research work in their respective fields for the next two years.
   • The awards were announced on Saturday, March 18, 1933.

2. Subjects and Recipients:

   • Projects cover a wide range of subjects, including advanced scientific, historical studies, and energy exchanges within molecules.
   • Notable awards include:
     • William H. Pickering, Assistant Professor of Astronomy, for the construction of a map of Mars.
     • Chandler R. Post, Professor of Greek and Fine Arts, for the study of original Spanish paintings.
     • Benjamin Rand, Librarian, for preparing a newly discovered manuscript.
     • Alfred C. Redfield, Professor of Physiology, for a study on oxygenation and reduction in hemoglobin solutions.
     • Oscar K. Rice, Instructor in Chemistry, for a study on energy exchanges between activated and unactivated molecules in unimolecular reactions.
     • Howard C. Seymour, Assistant in Education, for an investigation of the age at which children leave school.
     • Joseph L. Walsh, Associate Professor of Mathematics, for the preparation of mathematical treatises.

3. Funds Information:

   • The Milton Fund, established in 1924, provides grants to promote physical and material welfare and prosperity, or to assist in the discovery and perfecting of any species or to investigate and determine the value of any discovery or invention.
   • The Clark Fund, established in 1915, supports the encouragement and advancement of original research.

4. Selection Process:

   • The selection of subjects for award was made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College with the assistance of a committee including Frank B. Jewett, Charles H. McIlwain, Eaton Professor of Chemistry, and William M. Wheeler, Professor of Entomology.

5. Junior Class Officers:

   • The junior class in Harvard College elected the following officers: President J. H. Dean of Cohasset, Vice-president Stanton Whitney Jr., Secretary G. S. Hayes of Andover, and Dean prepared at Exeter, and Captain of the football team Whitney Jr. Whitney is also the captain of the crew.

The page is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, volume 35, issue 6, dated March 20, 1933.

The image contains a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, dated March 20, 1933, detailing the distribution of funds from the Milton and Clark Funds to various Harvard faculty members for research in numerous fields. The total amount distributed was over $43,000 to 47 recipients.

Headline:

• "Milton and Clark Fund Awards Go to 47 Recipients"

Summary of the Awards:

• The funds were awarded for a variety of advanced scientific, historical studies, and other projects.
• One notable project was the study of energy exchanges within molecules.
• The Milton Fund, established in 1924, supports research in physical and material welfare, human race, and medical subjects.
• The Clark Fund, created in 1915, focuses on encouraging and advancing original research.

Recipients and Their Projects:

1. Charles Palache (Professor of Mineralogy) – Revision of Dana’s "System of Mineralogy."
2. James L. Peters (Assistant Curator of Ornithology) – Preparation of the third volume of the "Check List of Birds of the World."
3. William H. Pickering (Assistant Professor of Geodesy) – Construction of a map of Mars.
4. Chandler R. Post (Professor of Greek and Fine Arts) – Study of Spanish paintings.
5. Benjamin Rand (Librarian) – Preparation of a manuscript of the "Book of References."
6. Alfred C. Redfield (Professor of Physiology) – Study of the effect of oxygenation and hydrogen ion concentration on hemocyanin solutions.
7. Oscar K. Rice (Instructor in Chemistry) – Study of energy exchange in chemical reactions.
8. Frank B. Saxbe (Professor of Law) – Follow-up study of the ex-inmates of the Concord Reformatory.
9. Howard C. Seymour (Assistant in Education) – Investigation of the age at which children leave school.
10. Kurt H. Thoma (Professor of Oral Pathology) – Preparation of a textbook on oral pathology.
11. Joseph L. Walsh (Associate Professor of Mathematics) – Preparation of material for a treatise on "Interpolation and Approximation by Rational Functions in the Complex Domain."
12. W. Lloyd Warner (Assistant Professor of Social Anthropology) – Study of social organization and functions in a southern community.
13. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (Secretary) – Publication of "The Life and Writings of Bishop Berkeley."
14. Jeffries Wyman Jr. (Assistant Professor of Zoology) – Study of amino acids, polypeptides, and proteins.

Selection Process:

• The selection of subjects for award was made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College with the assistance of a committee comprising Frank B. Jewett, C. H. Mellwain, Eaton M. Hoyt, and Dr. W. M. Wheeler.

Junior Class Officers:

• The junior class of Harvard College elected their officers for the academic year, including J. H. Dean of Cohasset as President, and other positions such as Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Captain of the football team.

This detailed distribution of funds aimed to support a wide range of academic research and educational initiatives at Harvard.

The image shows a page from a publication, specifically the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated March 20, 1933. The headline reads "MILTON AND CLARK FUND AWARDS GO TO 47 RECIPIENTS" followed by subheadings "More Than $43,000 Distributed To Professors For Research In Various Fields" and "MANY NEW SUBJECTS." The text below discusses the awards made to Harvard faculty members, noting the projects they plan to pursue with the funding from the Milton and Clark Fund.

The article lists different research subjects and names various professors associated with these studies. For example, it mentions Charles Palache, Professor of Mineralogy, working on a revision of Dana's "System of Mineralogy," and James L. Peters, Assistant Curator of the birds, focusing on a checklist of birds of the world.

The rest of the text goes on to describe the studies and projects planned by other recipients, covering diverse fields such as scientific, historical studies, ornithology, chemistry, and mathematics. The article details the specific research topics, providing insight into academic pursuits and interests during that time.

The document features two columns of text, with a section titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" at the top alongside reference numbers, suggesting that this is part of a larger volume or ongoing series. At the bottom of the article, text stating "The list of awards follows:" implies continuation onto another page. There are indications of wear and aging, suggesting the document is a historical piece.

The image is a historical document from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 24, 1933. It features an article about the "Milton and Clark Fund Awards," which granted more than $43,000 to 47 professors for research in various fields including advanced scientific, historical studies, social, scientific, and medical subjects.

The left side of the page has a headline, "MILTON AND CLARK FUND AWARDS GO TO 47 RECIPIENTS," followed by a summary that mentions the extensive funds distributed for research, emphasizing new subjects such as the construction of a map of Mars and Chinese and Mongolian translations. The names of several professors and their research subjects are mentioned here, including C. R. Post (Greek and Fine Arts), Edmund M. Blake (Chemistry), Alfred C. Redfield (Physiology), Oscar K. Rice (Chemistry), Benjamin Rand (Philosophical Library), Frances B. Sayre (Law), etc.

The right side of the page contains more detailed descriptions of the research projects and lists the names and titles of the awarded professors, outlining their specific areas of study or projects. For instance, it mentions Charles Palache, Professor of Mineralogy, revising Dana's “System of Mineralogy.” It also reports on the junior class officers elected in the Harvard College, listing the names and locations of the new officers.

Overall, the document sheds light on the academic and research focus at Harvard during that time, highlighting notable faculty members and detailing the funds allocated to support their scholarly endeavors.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings or printed articles from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, both dated March 1933.

The left clipping is titled:
"MILTON AND CLARK FUND AWARDS GO TO 47 RECIPIENTS
More Than $43,000 Distributed To Professors For Research In Various Fields
MANY NEW SUBJECTS
Advanced Scientific, Historical Studies Are Planned—Rice To Study Energy Exchanges Within Molecule"

It details that $43,000 in awards have been granted to members of Harvard faculty for research in various scientific, social, and medical subjects. These funds come from the Milton Fund (established in 1924) and the Clark Fund (created in 1915). The article explains the purpose of the funds is to promote physical and material welfare and advancements in original research. The selection of subjects for award has been overseen by a committee of Harvard fellows and professors with expertise in different fields.

The right clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin page 668 elaborates on specific recipients and their research projects, including topics in mineralogy, ornithology, astronomy, Greek and fine arts, library publications, physiology, chemistry, law, education, oral pathology, mathematics, social anthropology, philosophy, zoology, and more. It names professors and assistants involved in various studies. It also describes the purpose and origins of the Milton and Clark Funds and lists junior class officers at Harvard College at the time.

Handwritten notations at the top of the page indicate "Crimson March 20 1933" on the left and "Mar. 24, 1933" on the right. The materials appear to be archival evidence of academic research funding and announcements at Harvard in 1933.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 20, 1933. The page contains a news article titled "Milton and Clark Fund Awards Go to 47 Recipients," which reports on the distribution of over $43,000 in grants to Harvard faculty members for research in various fields. The article lists the recipients and their respective research projects, which range from advanced scientific studies to historical studies and exchanges within molecular biology. The grants are funded by the Milton and Clark Funds, established in 1924 and 1925, respectively, with the purpose of promoting the discovery and perfection of any species of the human race and assisting in the discovery of the causes of human diseases. The article also briefly mentions the election of junior class officers and provides a brief overview of the activities of the football team.