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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated March 25, 1933. It contains several sections of announcements and information. Here is a detailed summary:

President and Fellows of Harvard College

Appointments

  • Meeting of March 13, 1933
    • Assistants for the second half of the year 1932-33:

      • Kenneth W. Pauly, A.B. (Chemistry)
      • Allen U. Green, A.B., M.D. (Chemistry)
      • Benjamin Frank Miller, S.B. (Chemistry)
    • Theological School

      • McKinley Helm, A.B., S.T.M., Lecturer on the New Testament for one year from September 1, 1933.
    • School of Architecture

      • Allen Lassell Ripley, Instructor in Freehand Drawing for one year from September 1, 1933.
      • George Holmes Perkins, A.B., M.Arch., Instructor in Architecture.
      • John Wilson, Instructor in Modelling.
      • Charles Augustus Whittemore, S.B., Lecturer on the Mechanical Plant of Buildings.
    • School of City Planning

      • John Nolen, Ph.B., A.M., S.D., Lecturer on City Planning for one year from September 1, 1933.
      • Theodore Kimball Hubbard, S.M., Editor of Records for one year from September 1, 1933.

Resignation

  • Hugh Langdon Elmore, as Instructor in Government and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics, effective September 1, 1933.

Awards from the Milton Fund

Announcement on March 13th of forty-four awards to officers of instruction or administration in the University, in accordance with the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research.

  • Grants from the Fund are made for not more than two years, and the total amount of such awards during the applications feels that regular annual grants to the same applicant should be avoided as this tends to limit the freedom of the funds and to prevent the extension of aid to other worthy applicants.

  • The sum of $40,000 for the year 1933-34 has been awarded in grants of varying amounts.

  • Harvard received the legacy, yielding an annual income of about $60,000, in the spring of 1924.

  • After the death of his wife, the bulk of the estate of the late William F. Milton, '98, was to go to Harvard.

  • The Corporation of Harvard University decided that if the University had a suitable library building, to defray the expenses of any special investigation of a medical, geographical, historical, or scientific nature.

  • A committee was appointed at Harvard, consisting of President A. Lawrence Lowell, as chairman; Professor William M. Wheeler, and Professor Charles H. McIlwain, of Harvard University, to advise the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

  • The Corporation, on being advised by the Committee, may make grants for research conducted by any member of the instructing, scientific, or administrative staff of the University.

  • Requests for aid in such research were received by the Committee up to January 10th.

  • A number of the recommendations of the Committee for grants from the Milton Fund for next year have been awarded to the following persons for the objects specified:

    • Glover Morrill Allen, Associate Professor of Zoology: to study the origin and migration of mammals, and their types and other genera in foreign museums for a monograph on bats of genus Pipistrellus.

    • Lawrence Willis Baker, Professor of Orthodontia: to study the growth and development of the bones of the head and the effects of deficient diet on tooth development and the amount of the enamel of the teeth.

    • Thomas Barbour, Professor of Zoology: to aid in the publication of the third edition of the "Check List of North American Reptiles and Amphibians."

    • Joseph Charles Hinsey, Assistant Professor of Zoology: for a study of the relationship and geographical distribution of African Achatind mollusks.

    • Marlan Pratt Bullinos, Assistant Professor of Geology: for a field study of the Moosilauke Quadrangle, New Hampshire.

    • Charles Greeley Abbot, Professor of Astrophysics: to investigate the characteristics of solar and stellar atmospheres through their effects upon solar radiation.

The document is a detailed record of academic appointments, resignations, and research grants awarded by Harvard University in 1933.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated March 25, 1933. The page details appointments, resignations, and awards from the Milton Fund for the academic year 1933-34.

Appointments:

  1. Theological School:

    • McKinley Helm, A.B., S.T.M., is appointed as Lecturer on the New Testament for one year starting September 1, 1933.
  2. School of Architecture:

    • Aiden Lassell Ripley is appointed as Instructor in Freehand Drawing for one year starting September 1, 1933.
    • George Holmes Perkins, A.B., M.Arch., is appointed as Instructor in Architecture for one year starting September 1, 1933.
    • John Wilson is appointed as Instructor in Modelling for one year starting September 1, 1933.
    • Charles Augustus Whittemore, S.B., is appointed as Lecturer on the Mechanical Plant of Buildings for one year starting September 1, 1933.
  3. School of City Planning:

    • John Nolen, Ph.B., A.M., S.D., is appointed as Lecturer on City Planning for one year starting September 1, 1933.
    • Theodora Kimball Hubbard, S.M., is appointed as Editor of Research for one year starting September 1, 1933.
  4. Assistants for the second half of the year 1932-33:

    • Donald Wells Farquhar, S.M., in Zoology.
    • Allan Lyle Grafflin, A.B., M.D., in Chemistry.
    • Benjamin Miller, S.B., in Chemistry.

Resignations:

  • Hugh Langdon Elbrec resigned from his position as Instructor in Government and tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics at Harvard University.

Awards from the Milton Fund:
The page announces 40 awards from the Milton Fund for research, totaling $84,540 for the academic year 1933-34. The funds are distributed to various researchers for studies including:

  • Glover Morrill Allen, Associate Professor of Zoology, to study Chinese and Mongolian mammals and their museum collections.
  • Lawrence W. Baker, Professor of Orthodontia, to investigate the growth and development of the bones of the head.
  • Thomas Barbour, Professor of Zoology, to assist in the publication of the third edition of the "Check List of North American Reptiles and Amphibians."
  • Joseph Charles Bequaret, Assistant Professor of Entomology, to study the relationship and geographical distribution of African Achatiniid mollusks.
  • Marland Pratt Billings, Assistant Professor of Geology, to conduct a field study of the Moosilauke Quadrangle, New Hampshire.
  • Charles Franklin Brooks, Professor of Meteorology, to investigate the characteristics of polar and equatorial air currents and their effects on solar radiation.

A committee was appointed to advise the President and Fellows of Harvard College in selecting these research projects. The committee included Frank B. Jewett, William M. Wheeler, and Charles H. McIlwain.

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The document is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, detailing various appointments, resignations, and awards from the Milton Fund as of March 25, 1933. Key points include the appointment of assistants for the second half of the year 1932-33 in the Department of Biology and Chemistry, the appointment of instructors and lecturers in the Theological School, School of Architecture, and School of City Planning. It also notes the resignation of Hugh Laughlin Elsbre, effective September 1, 1933. The document then lists the awards from the Milton Fund, totaling $40,540 for the year 1933-34, with grants awarded to various professors and assistant professors for research in zoology, orthodontia, meteorology, entomology, and geology, among other fields.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated April 25, 1933. Here's a detailed summary:

Appointments

Meeting of March 13, 1933:

  • Assistants for the second half of the year 1932-33:
    • Donald Wels Parquhar, S.M. (Zoology)
    • Allan Lyle Graffin, A.B., M.D. (Chemistry)
    • Benjamin Frank Miller, S.B. (Chemistry)

Theological School:

  • Effective for one year from September 1, 1933:
    • McKeeney Helm, A.B., S.T.M., Lecturer on the New Testament

School of Architecture:

  • Effective for one year from September 1, 1933:
    • Aiden Lassell Ripley, Instructor in Freehand Drawing
    • George Holmes Perkins, A.B., M.Arch., Instructor in Architecture
    • John Wilson, Instructor in Modelling
    • Charles August Whittemore, S.B., Lecturer on the Mechanical Plant of Buildings

School of City Planning:

  • Effective for one year from September 1, 1933:
    • John Nolen, Ph.B., A.M., S.D., Lecturer on City Planning
    • Theodora Kimball Hubbard, S.M., Editor of Research

Resignation

  • Hugh Langston Elsbree, as Instructor in Government and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics, effective September 1, 1933.

Awards from the Milton Fund

An announcement on March 18th detailed forty-four awards to officers of instruction or administration at the University, following the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research. These grants are intended to last no more than two years and are specifically for research projects.

The total amount awarded for the coming year (1933-34) was $40,340, distributed in various amounts. The specific projects and recipients included:

  • Glover Morrill Allen, Associate Professor of Zoology: To study Chinese and Mongolian mammals, and other material in foreign museums.
  • Lawrence Wells Baker, Professor of Orthodontia: To study the growth and development of the bones of the head and the effects of deficient diet on tooth structure.
  • Thomas Barbour, Professor of Zoology: To aid in the publication of the third edition of the “Check List of North American Reptiles and Amphibians.”
  • Joseph Charles Bequaert, Assistant Professor of Entomology: For a study of the relationship and geographical distribution of African Achatinid mollusks.
  • Marland Pratt Billings, Assistant Professor of Geology: For a field study of the Moosilauke Quadrangle, New Hampshire.
  • Charles Franklin Brooks, Professor of Meteorology: To investigate the characteristics of polar and equatorial air currents based on their effects upon solar radiation.

Legacy

Harvard received a legacy from the estate of the late William F. Milton, yielding an annual income of about $30,000 after his death in 1924. This fund is to support the physical and material welfare of humans, medical, geographical, historical, or scientific research, and to promote human physical and mental well-being.

A committee was appointed to manage these funds, consisting of Frank B. Jewett, Professor William M. Wheeler, Professor Charles H. McIlwain, and members of the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The committee was tasked with selecting suitable investigations and research staff, with the first awards being distributed for the upcoming year starting January 10th.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 25, 1933. The page contains announcements regarding appointments, a resignation, and awards from the Milton Fund for the academic year 1932-33.

Appointments:

  • Assistants for the second half of the year 1932-33:

    • Donald Wells Farquhar, S.M. (Zoology)
    • Allan Lyle Grafflin, A.B., M.D. (Chemistry)
    • Benjamin Miller, S.B. (Chemistry)
  • Theological School (for one year from September 1, 1933):

    • McKinley Helm, A.B., S.T.M., Lecturer on the New Testament
  • School of Architecture (for one year from September 1, 1933):

    • Aiden Lassell Ripley, Instructor in Freehand Drawing
    • George Holmes Perkins, A.B., M.Arch., Instructor in Architecture
    • John Wilson, Instructor in Modelling
    • Charles Augustus Whittemore, S.B., Lecturer on the Mechanical Plant of Buildings
  • School of City Planning (for one year from September 1, 1933):

    • John Nolen, Ph.B., A.M., S.D., Lecturer on City Planning
    • Theodora Kimball Hubbard, S.M., Editor of Research

Resignation:

  • Hugh Langdon Elserbee resigned as Instructor in Government and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics, effective September 1, 1933.

Awards from the Milton Fund:

  • Announcement of forty-four awards to faculty members for research projects.
  • The committee emphasizes that these grants are for one or two years and should not be used to fund ongoing investigations.
  • The total amount awarded for the year 1933-34 is $40,540.

Recipients of Awards:

  • Glover Morrill Allen, Associate Professor of Zoology, for a study of Chinese and Mongolian mammals and other related topics.
  • Lawrence Wills Baker, Professor of Orthodontia, for a study of the growth and development of the bones of the head and effects of deficient diet.
  • Thomas Barbour, Professor of Zoology, to aid in the publication of the third edition of the "Check List of North American Reptiles and Amphibians."
  • Joseph Charles Bequaert, Assistant Professor of Entomology, for a study of the relationship and geographical distribution of African Achatinid mollusks.
  • Marlind Pratt Billings, Assistant Professor of Geology, for a field study of the Moosilauke Quadrangle, New Hampshire.
  • Charles Franklin Brooks, Professor of Meteorology, to investigate the characteristics of polar and equatorial air currents through their effects on solar radiation.

The Milton Fund grants were intended to promote research and scientific exploration within the university.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 25, 1933. The page includes several sections detailing appointments, resignations, and awards from the Milton Fund.

Appointments

Meeting of March 18, 1933:

  • Assistants for the second half of the year 1932-33:
    • Donald Wells Farquhar, S.M. (Zoology)
    • Allan Lyle Grafflin, A.B., M.D. (Chemistry)
    • Benjamin Frank Miller, S.B. (Chemistry)

Theological School:

  • For one year from September 1, 1933:
    • McKinley Helm, A.B., S.T.M., Lecturer on the New Testament.

School of Architecture:

  • For one year from September 1, 1933:
    • Aiden Lassell Ripley, Instructor in Freehand Drawing.
    • George Holmes Perkins, A.B., M.Arch., Instructor in Architecture.
    • John Wilson, Instructor in Modelling.
    • Charles Augustus Whittemore, S.B., Lecturer on the Mechanical Plant of Buildings.

School of City Planning:

  • For one year from September 1, 1933:
    • John Nolen, Ph.B., A.M., S.D., Lecturer on City Planning.
    • Theodora Kimball Hubbard, S.M., Editor of Research.

Resignation

  • Hugh Langdon Elsbree, as Instructor in Government and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics, resigned to take effect September 1, 1933.

Awards from the Milton Fund

Announcement was made on March 13th of forty-four awards to instructors or administrators at Harvard University, in accordance with the provisions of the Milton Fund for Research. The total sum awarded for the year 1933-34 was $84,540. The grants were for various research projects, including:

  • Glover Morrill Allen, Associate Professor of Zoology, to study Chinese and Mongolian mammals.
  • Lawrence Wells Baker, Professor of Orthodontia, to study the growth and development of the bones of the head.
  • Thomas Barbour, Professor of Zoology, to aid in the publication of the third edition of the "Check List of North American Reptiles and Amphibians."
  • Joseph Charles Bequaert, Assistant Professor of Entomology, for a study of the relationship and geographical distribution of African Achatinid mollusks.
  • Marland Pratt Billings, Assistant Professor of Geology, for a field study of the Moosilauke Quadrangle, New Hampshire.
  • Charles Franklin Brooks, Professor of Meteorology, to investigate the characteristics of polar and equatorial air currents through their effects upon solar radiation.

The page also mentions the legacy of William F. Milton, which provided the funds for these grants, and the establishment of a committee to advise on the selection of research proposals.

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This image displays a page from the "Harvard University Gazette", specifically from volume 25, issued on March 25, 1933. The page number is 125. The content includes a variety of academic announcements such as appointments, a resignation, and awards from the Milton Fund.

At the top, there's a section titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Appointments", which lists appointments of assistants for the second half of the year 1932-33 in various academic subjects such as Zoology, Chemistry, and Biblical studies. It also includes one-year appointments for lecturers in subjects like New Testament, Architectural Modeling, and City Planning that began on September 1, 1933.

Following the appointments is a resignation notice for Langdon Leighton Elsbree, who was an instructor in Government and a Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.

The bottom section of the page is titled "AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND" and discusses the distribution of awards to officers of instruction or administration in the University, for various research purposes. This section mentions that the committee awarded a sum of $8,040 for the year 1933-34 to applicants.

Throughout the page, there are references to various figures and subjects within early 20th-century academia, reflecting the university’s operations, funding for research, and academic appointments at that time.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated March 25, 1933. The page number is 125. It includes several sections detailing appointments, resignations, and awards from the Milton Fund.

  1. Appointments:

    • List of appointments for President and Fellows of Harvard College during the meeting of March 13, 1933.
    • Appointments for positions at various schools within Harvard, including Theology, School of Architecture, and School of City Planning.
  2. Resignation:

    • Announcement of a resignation, Hugh Laughlin Elber as Instructor in Government and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
  3. Awards from the Milton Fund:

    • Details about the Milton Fund, including grants awarded for the coming year (1933-1934) and the processes behind the awards.
    • Names and projects of individuals who received grants for their work in various fields such as Zoology, Orthodontia, Physics, Entomology, Geology, and Meteorology.

Overall, the document is a formal announcement of academic and administrative changes within Harvard University, highlighting specific individuals and their new roles or projects.

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This image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated March 25, 1933. The page is numbered 125 and contains several sections with information relating to Harvard College.

The main headings on the page include:

  • "President and Fellows of Harvard College," with a subheading for "Appointments," listing new assistants and lecturers for various schools within Harvard, such as Zoology, Chemistry, Theological School, School of Architecture, and School of City Planning along with a section for resignations.

  • "Awards from the Milton Fund," describing the granting of research awards to various university staff members. The announcement mentions the committee's process and the total sum awarded ($40,540) for the year 1933-34.

Named individuals and their areas of study mentioned in the awards section include:

  • Glover Morrill Allen (Associate Professor of Zoology)
  • Lawrence Wills Baker (Professor of Orthodontia)
  • Thomas Barbour (Professor of Zoology)
  • Joseph Charles Bequaert (Assistant Professor of Entomology)
  • Marland Pratt Billings (Assistant Professor of Geology)
  • Charles Franklin Brooks (Professor of Meteorology)

The content details the purposes of their research grants, such as studies on mammals, orthodontia, reptiles and amphibians, mollusks, geology, and meteorology. The text also notes some background information regarding a legacy from the estate of William F. Milton and the committee overseeing the grant process.

The page is typed in black ink on a cream-colored paper, and the text is formatted into two columns. The entire document is bordered by an outer margin of slightly darker, aged paper. The date "Mar. 25, 1933" is handwritten at the top center of the page.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated March 25, 1933, and numbered 125. It is a formal document detailing appointments, resignations, and awards from the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Here is a detailed description of the content:

Header and Title

  • The page is titled "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" at the top.
  • Below the title, it specifies "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE", indicating the official nature of the document.

Content Overview

The page is divided into several sections, each addressing different administrative and academic matters:


1. Appointments

Meeting of March 13, 1933

  • Assistants for the second half of the year 1932–33:

    • Donald Wells Farquhar, S.M. (Zoology)
    • Allan Lyle Graflin, A.B., M.D. (Chemistry)
    • Benjamin Frank Miller, S.B. (Chemistry)
  • Theological School:

    • McKinley Helm, A.B., S.T.M., Lecturer on the New Testament (for one year from September 1, 1933)
  • School of Architecture:

    • Aiden Lassell Ripley, Instructor in Freehand Drawing (for one year from September 1, 1933)
    • George Holmes Perkins, A.B., M.Arch., Instructor in Architecture
    • John Wilson, Instructor in Modelling
    • Charles Augustus Whittemore, S.B., Lecturer on the Mechanical Plant of Buildings
  • School of City Planning:

    • John Noelen, Ph.B., A.M., S.D., Lecturer on City Planning (for one year from September 1, 1933)
    • Theodora Kimball Hubbard, S.M., Editor of Research

Resignation

  • Hugh Langdon Elsbree resigned as Instructor in Government and Tutor in the Division of History–Government and Economics.
    • His resignation was accepted to take effect on September 1, 1933.
    • Elsbree’s academic background is noted: A.B. (Harvard, 1925), A.M. (Harvard, 1926), Ph.D. (Harvard, 1929). He served as an Assistant Tutor in Government, Instructor in Government, and Economics at Harvard University from 1928–33.

2. Awards from the Milton Fund

  • Announcement: On March 15, 1933, forty-four awards were made for instruction or research in accordance with the provisions of the Milton Fund.

  • Purpose: The Milton Fund is described as providing grants for research, with a focus on projects that do not exceed two years and are of special interest to the university.

  • Committee: A special committee was formed to consider applications, consisting of:

    • Frank B. Jewett, Electrical Engineer, New York (chairman)
    • William M. Wheeler, Professor, Charles H. McLean, and Fellows of Harvard College.
  • Role of the Committee: The committee was tasked with advising the President and Fellows of Harvard College on selecting investigations proposed by members of the instructing, scientific, or administrative staff of the university.

  • Grants Awarded: The document lists several grants awarded to faculty members for specific research projects:

    • Glover Morrill Allen, Associate Professor of Zoology: To study Chinese and Mongolian mammals and to see types, other material in foreign museums, for a monograph on bats of genus Pipistrellus.
    • Lawrence Wills Baker, Professor of Orthodontics: To study the growth and development of the bones of the head and the effects of deficient diet on tooth structure and mastication, as well as the function of the muscles of the influence of the growth and development of the bones of the head.
    • Thomas Barbour, Professor of Zoology: To aid in the publication of the third edition of the “Check List of North American Reptiles and Amphibians.”
    • Joseph Charles Beauregard, Assistant Professor of Entomology: To study the relationship and geographical distribution of African Achatinid mollusks.
    • Marland Pratt Billings, Assistant Professor of Geology: For a field study of the Moosilauke Quadrangle, New Hampshire.
    • Charles Franklin Brooks, Professor of Meteorology: To investigate the characteristics of polar and equatorial air currents through their effects upon solar radiation.
  • Total Awarded: The sum of $40,540 was awarded in grants for the coming year (1933–34).


Additional Notes

  • Legacy of William F. Milton: The document mentions that Harvard received a legacy from William F. Milton, yielding an annual income of about $30,000. This legacy was intended to support the University Library, a special library, or a medical facility, provided that such investments align with the interests of promoting human race and material welfare, assisting in the discovery and perfection of disease treatments, or advancing any special means of alleviating or curing human disease.
  • Committee Formation: A committee was appointed to advise on the use of the Milton legacy, consisting of Frank B. Jewett, William M. Wheeler, and Charles H. McLean.

Visual and Physical Characteristics

  • Layout: The text is typed in a formal, serif font, typical of official university documents from the early 20th century.
  • Annotations: There is a handwritten note at the top right corner: "Mar. 25, 1933", likely indicating the date the document was recorded or filed.
  • Condition: The page appears aged, with slight discoloration and wear, consistent with historical documents from the 1930s.

Conclusion

This page from the Harvard University Gazette provides a comprehensive record of academic appointments, resignations, and research grants awarded during the early 1930s. It highlights the university’s commitment to supporting faculty research and maintaining academic excellence through structured funding mechanisms like the Milton Fund. The document also reflects the institutional priorities of the time, including the allocation of legacy funds for library and medical facilities.