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This image displays a vintage, sepia-toned newspaper clipping page from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated June 1944. The page, likely from a scrapbook or press archive, is made of aged paper and features several clippings from Boston newspapers, all related to events at Harvard and Radcliffe College.

Here’s a breakdown of the content:

1. Top-left clipping (from the Herald, dated June 5, 1944):

• Headline: “Harvard Fete On Thursday Only 280 Civilians To Receive Degrees”
• Summary: Reports on Harvard's commencement exercises — the largest military commencement and smallest civilian graduation since 1866. Only 280 civilian degrees will be conferred (compared to over 1000 military degrees). The commencement includes a procession, addresses by Dr. James B. Conant and Gov. Saltonstall, and announcements of awards. Notably, there will be no baccalaureate service or class-day exercises. The article also mentions that Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa will hold its exercises separately at the Fogg Museum, with Dr. Wilbur K. Jordan (President of Radcliffe) as orator, and Winfield Scott of Providence as poet.

2. Top-right clipping (from the Herald, dated June 5, 1944 — partially obscured):

• Mentions the “Fogg Museum of Art” and a “Faculty and Friends Day” with “free admission.” Some text is faded or cut off.

3. Center clipping (from The Boston Daily Globe, dated June 2, 1944):

• Headline: “AT MEETING OF HARVARD CHAPTER OF PHI BETA KAPPA”
• Image: A black-and-white photograph of three formally dressed men seated together. The man in the center holds a top hat.
• Caption: “Pres. Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College (third from left) was the principal speaker at exercises held today at Fogg Museum. With Dr. Jordan are (left to right) Prof. Fred N. Robinson, new president of the Harvard Chapter, Rev. Palefrey Perkins, chaplain, and Seth T. Caton, retiring president.”

4. Bottom-left clipping (from the Traveler, dated June 2, 1944):

• Headline: “Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta”
• Summary: Quotes President Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College speaking at the Phi Beta Kappa meeting at the Fogg Museum. He emphasized the role of education in training men and women “in the nature of the heritage which they possess and in the responsibilities within which they must assume as free men,” and stressed the need for education to instill “a deep sense of responsibility and a lusty resolution to build staunchly and well on the foundation of the past.”

Additional Details:

• Each clipping has a pre-printed label identifying the “BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU” at “8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass.” and the newspaper source.
• The page has two visible hole punches on the right edge, indicating it was stored in a binder.
• Handwritten notations and pencil markings (e.g., “1245”, “1988”) suggest organizational or archival indexing by a collector or researcher.
• The content reflects the wartime context of 1944, highlighting the reduced civilian presence at Harvard and the increased military involvement in academic life.

In summary, this clipping page documents a significant moment in Harvard and Radcliffe's wartime academic history — the 1944 commencement and Phi Beta Kappa exercises — with particular emphasis on the role of Radcliffe President Wilbur K. Jordan in key ceremonial and intellectual events.

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and a photograph collated on a light brown folder. The clippings are from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated June 25, 28, and 29, 1944. The clippings are from different newspapers such as the Herald, The Boston Daily Globe, and Traveler, all based in Boston, Massachusetts.

The content of the clippings includes:

1. "Harvard Fete On Thursday": This clipping mentions a significant event at Harvard, indicating a military commencement and the smallest civilian graduation since 1880. It details that there will be only 280 civilians receiving degrees, with more than 5,200 Army and Navy officers and 60 WAVES participating. It also mentions that the event will take place on the open-air Tercentenary Theater between Memorial Church and Widener Library.

2. "At Meeting of Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa": This clipping features a photograph of a group of men in suits, who appear to be participating in a meeting of the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The accompanying text mentions President Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College as the principal speaker, along with other individuals involved in the meeting.

3. "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta": This clipping is a summary of President Wilbur K. Jordan's address at the Harvard Phi Beta Kappa meeting. It highlights his comments on the importance of education in preparing the next generation for the responsibilities of a free society.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the folder, with some marked with a blue "128" and "F," likely indicating their filing system or categorization. The photograph and the clippings together provide a snapshot of a significant event at Harvard during a specific time period in 1944.

This image shows a yellowed, aged piece of paper with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it, likely for archival or scrapbooking purposes. The clippings are from the Boston Herald, Evening Globe, and Traveler, all dated around June 1944. The clippings are from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, located at 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass.

Clippings Details:

1. Top Left Clipping (Boston Herald, Jun 25, 1944):

   • Headline: "Harvard Fete On Thursday Only 280 Civilians To Receive Degrees"
   • The article discusses Harvard's commencement ceremony, noting that it will be the university's largest military commencement and smallest civilian graduation since 1880. It details the graduation of over 5,200 Army and Navy officers and 60 WAVES from Radcliffe, with only 30 seniors receiving degrees. The ceremony will be held at the open-air Tercentenary Theater between Memorial Church and Widener Library, followed by the annual meeting of the alumni association.

2. Top Right Clipping (Boston Herald, Jun 25, 1944):

   • This clipping is smaller and appears to be related to the Fogg Museum of Art, mentioning an exhibition and its details.

3. Bottom Left Clipping (Traveler, Jun 28, 1944):

   • Headline: "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta"
   • The article reports on President Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College speaking at the annual meeting of the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in Fogg Museum. It includes a quote from Jordan about the importance of education in training men and women to assume responsibilities as free men.

4. Center Clipping (Evening Globe, Jun 28, 1944):

   • This clipping includes a photograph of four men, identified as Dr. Fred N. Robinson, Rev. Palfrey Perkins, Wilbur K. Jordan, and Seth T. Gano. The caption describes the meeting of the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, where Wilbur K. Jordan was the principal speaker.

The paper itself has a hole punch at the top right corner, suggesting it was part of a binder or filing system. The clippings are neatly arranged and glued onto the paper, indicating a deliberate effort to preserve these articles. The content of the clippings focuses on Harvard University events and activities during the mid-1940s, particularly related to commencement ceremonies and the Phi Beta Kappa society.

The image is a compilation of several newspaper clippings arranged on a brown sheet of paper. The clippings are from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and are dated June 1944. The clippings are from different newspapers, including the Herald, Evening Globe, and Traveler, all from Boston, Massachusetts.

The clippings cover various topics, including Harvard's commencement ceremony, where 280 civilians will receive degrees. The event will be held at the Harvard Stadium, with notable attendees such as Major General Sherman Miles and Rear Admiral Charles W. Taylor. The ceremony will also feature a presentation of training certificates to Army and Navy officers.

Another clipping discusses the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, with Dr. K. Jordan of Radcliffe College as the principal speaker. The event will be held at the Fogg Museum, with Dr. Jordan addressing the audience on the topic of education.

The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping each other. The image has a vintage feel, with the brown sheet of paper and the black-and-white newspaper clippings. The arrangement of the clippings suggests that they were collected and organized for a specific purpose, possibly for research or reference.

A clipping file contains several newspaper clippings. The first clipping is from the Boston Herald and reads "Harvard Fete On Thursday Only 280 Civilians To Receive Degrees." The second clipping is from the Evening Globe and reads "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta Kappa." The third clipping is from the Boston Daily Globe and reads "At Meeting of Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa--Pres. Wilbur N. Jordan (third from left) was the principal speaker at exercises held today at Fogg Museum." The clippings are arranged in chronological order and are attached to a brown folder.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and documents from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated June 8, 1944. The materials are organized on a brown folder or cover, with several stamps and markings indicating their origin and date. Here’s a detailed description:

Top Section:

• Header: The top of the image features the header "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" with the address "8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass."
• Stamps and Dates: Multiple stamps from different newspapers are visible:
  • Boston Herald: Dated June 5, 1944.
  • Boston Globe: Dated June 28, 1944.
  • Boston Traveler: Dated June 28, 1944.
• Clippings:
  • Harvard Fete On Thursday: This clipping is from the Boston Herald and announces a large military commencement at Harvard University, scheduled for Thursday evening at the Tercentenary Theater. It highlights that this will be Harvard’s largest civilian and military commencement since 1930, with over 280 civilians and military personnel receiving degrees. The event will include speeches by notable figures, such as Rear Admiral Robert A. Thebaud and Major General Sherman M. Fairchild, and will feature special guests and military alumni.
  • Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta Kappa: Another clipping from the Boston Traveler reports on a speech by Dr. Wilbur K. Jordan, president of Radcliffe College, at the annual meeting of the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The event took place at the Fogg Museum, and the article discusses the society's mission and its role in promoting intellectual and civic values.

Central Section:

• Photograph: Below the clippings, there is a black-and-white photograph depicting four men in formal attire. The caption beneath the photo reads:
  • "AT MEETING OF HARVARD CHAPTER OF PHI BETA KAPPA—Pres. Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College (third from left) was the principal speaker at exercises held today at Fogg Museum. With Dr. Jordan are (left to right) Prof. Fred N. Robinson, new president of the Harvard Chapter, Rev. Palmer Perry, chaplain, and Seth T. Gano, retiring president."
  • The photograph shows the four individuals standing together, likely at the Phi Beta Kappa meeting mentioned in the clipping.

Additional Details:

• Stamps and Markings: The folder includes various stamps and markings, such as "1984" and "THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE," indicating the source and year of the clippings.
• Folder Design: The folder appears to be a simple brown cardboard cover, likely used for organizing and preserving the clippings. It has two visible holes on the right side, possibly for binding or filing purposes.

Overall Context:

The materials collectively document significant events at Harvard University in June 1944, including a major military commencement and a Phi Beta Kappa meeting. The inclusion of photographs, detailed captions, and multiple newspaper sources suggests these were important news items of the time, preserved for historical or archival purposes. The folder itself appears to be part of a news-clipping archive, likely maintained by the Boston News-Clip Bureau for reference or research.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from different dates in June 1944, affixed to a tan, paperboard-like surface with two metal document fasteners visible at the right edge. The clippings are from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" and refer to various topics, mostly associated with Harvard University events and personalities.

The top left clipping, dated June 5, 1944, details an event at Harvard University, specifically referring to a Harvard Fete for civilians receiving degrees. The second clipping from the left also dated June 5, discusses a large explosion.

The bottom left clipping dated June 2, 1944, mentions a person with the last name Jordan addressing a Harvard Phi Beta chapter. It talks about the importance of truth in various contexts, including wartime.

The two clippings on the right side dated June 8, 1944, from the Boston Evening Globe, contain a photograph with a caption that talks about a meeting of the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, mentioning several individuals along with their affiliations and roles. There is also a seal or emblem visible in the image.

The dates and context of the text suggest these clippings were collected during World War II and relate to Harvard University's activities during that period. The content seems to provide insight into the academic, social, and possibly wartime activities occurring at or around Harvard University at the time.

This image shows a scrapbook page containing clippings from newspapers. The clippings are dated around June 1944 and are labeled as originating from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" with contributions from different Boston publications, including the "Boston Herald" and "Boston Globe."

• Content: The clippings discuss topics related to Harvard University events. One article describes a Harvard commencement ceremony with 280 civilians receiving degrees during wartime. Another discusses Phi Beta Kappa events at Harvard, including speeches and notable attendees such as Wilbur K. Jordan, mentioned as the principal speaker. A photograph is included showing attendees at the Phi Beta Kappa meeting.

• Layout: The clippings are pasted onto plain scrapbook paper neatly, with some articles titled prominently. An additional image of individuals at the event is featured, accompanied by a short caption detailing their roles or affiliations.

• Condition: The overall appearance is aged, likely a historical record, with slightly yellowed paper typical of older documents.

The image shows a scrapbook page with five clipped newspaper articles and one photograph, mostly from Boston publications dated June 1944. The clippings are attached to a plain brown page with two white binder holes on the right side.

Here are details about each clipping:

1. Top left: A clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau (Herald, Boston, Mass., June 25, 1944) titled "Harvard Fete On Thursday." It discusses Harvard's military commencement with only 280 civilians receiving degrees. It mentions Maj.-Gen. Sherman Miles, Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald, and various other speakers and events.

2. Top center: A small clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau (Herald, Boston, Mass., June 25, 1944). The text is mostly cut off but mentions an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, specifically drawings by artist Prendergast.

3. Middle right: A clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau (Evening Globe, Boston, Mass., June 28, 1944), featuring a newspaper photograph with the heading "AT MEETING OF HARVARD CHAPTER OF PHI BETA KAPPA." The photograph shows four men standing, with their faces blurred. The caption identifies them as President Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College and speaker at the exercises, Prof. Fred N. Robinson, Chaplain Rev. Palfrey Perkins, and retiring president Seth T. Gano.

4. Bottom left: A clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau (Traveler, Boston, Mass., June 28, 1944) titled "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta." It quotes Wilbur K. Jordan, president of Radcliffe College, speaking on education and responsibilities.

5. Bottom center: The title and text of this clipping is partially cut off. The visible text states "EDUCATION...," likely continuing the theme of the previous notes about Harvard or Radcliffe-related events.

Overall, the page appears to document events and speeches related to Harvard University and Radcliffe College in June 1944, including a military commencement ceremony and a Phi Beta Kappa chapter meeting with notable speakers and officials.

This is a vintage scrapbook/page of clipped newspaper articles. It’s a tan/brown sheet with several small Boston newspaper clippings from June 1944 arranged in a collage.

• The clippings come from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and a Boston Daily Globe item.
• Topics include Harvard-related news: a “Harvard Fete On Thursday” article about degrees, and pieces about Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa events.
• There is a larger photo clipping from The Boston Daily Globe showing a group of men in suits at a meeting of the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa; the faces are blurred. The caption mentions the speaker (likely Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College) and other participants.
• The page has binder holes on the right edge, suggesting it was kept in a binder.
• Overall, it’s a mid-20th-century archival layout documenting Harvard activities during World War II.