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This image shows page 179 of the Harvard University Gazette, printed on aged, yellowed paper with visible creases, folds, and some minor staining, suggesting it is a historical document.

The page is laid out in two columns and contains several sections detailing university events, primarily musical concerts.

Main Content:

  • Left Column:

    • The top section announces a series of lectures by Vincent B. Wigglesworth, M.D., F.R.S., on the "Insect Cuticle as a Living System," to be held on May 7, 9, and 11 on the steps of Widener Library. The lectures are part of the Edward K. Dunham Lectureships.
    • Below this is a section titled "Yard Concerts", which details three concerts by the Glee Club to be held on Tuesday evenings (May 8, 15, and 22) at 7:00 PM on the steps of Widener Library. The May 22 concert will be held jointly with the Radcliffe Choral Society. The program for the May 8 concert is listed, including works like "Harvard Hymn," "O Thou, The Central Orb," and "Choruses from Patience" by Sullivan.
  • Right Column:

    • The top section lists the program for the May 15 concert. This includes "Choruses from Patience" (Sullivan), "Glorious Apollo" (Webbe), "The Testament of Freedom" (Randall Thompson, '20), "Song of the Guerrillas from North Star" (Copland, Solo: Hibbard G. James, '45), and "The Prayer of Thanksgiving" (Valerius).
    • The May 22 concert program is listed next, which is a joint concert with the Radcliffe Choral Society. It includes "Two Choruses from Solomon" (Handel) and "Songs for the New World" (Parry), among others.
    • The final section, titled "Song Recital", announces an informal recital of songs by Hibbard G. James, Baritone, and Norman Cazden, Accompanist, to be held at Warburg Hall, Fogg Art Museum, on Sunday, May 6, at 3:30 PM. The program lists a variety of songs including "Waldgespräch" (Jensen), "Der Wanderer" (Schubert), "The Ball's Song" (Sullivan), "Nightmare Song" (Sullivan), and "It Must Be Fun to Be You (Mexican Hayride)" (Porter).

Notable Features:

  • Several lines of text on the right-hand column have been altered with yellow highlighter or correction tape. Specifically, the composer "Handel" for the "Two Choruses from Solomon" and "Sullivan" for "The Ball's Song" and "Nightmare Song" have been obscured and replaced with a yellow block, though the original text is still partially legible underneath.
  • The page number "179" is visible at the top center, just below the "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" header.

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The image is a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically page 179. The content appears to be a section from a magazine or newsletter, providing information about upcoming events and activities at Harvard University.

The left side of the page contains an article about the Edward K. Dunham Lectureship for the Promotion of the Medical Sciences. It discusses the purpose of the lecturers, which are aimed at promoting the medical sciences and binding closer the bonds of fellowship and understanding between students and investigators. It mentions Dr. Vincent B. Wigglesworth's lectures on the Insect as a Medium for the Study of Physiology, scheduled for May 7, 9, and 11.

The right side of the page lists concert programs for the Glee Club and the Radcliffe Choral Society. There are programs listed for May 8, 15, and 22. The May 8 program includes songs like "Harvard Hymn," "O Thou, The Central Orb," and "Four Choral Patterns from the New Yorker." The May 15 and 22 programs are more extensive and include works by composers such as Sullivan, Webb, Randall Thompson, Copland, and Handel. The text also mentions that all members of the University are invited to join the Glee Club in the singing of college songs at the close of each concert, and are requested to stand with the Club on the steps of Widener.

Additionally, the page mentions a "Song Recital" by the Fogg Art Museum and the Department of Music, scheduled for May 6. The recital will feature songs by Hibbard G. James, Baritone, and Norman Cazden, Accompanist, at Warburg Hall, Fogg Art Museum.

The page appears to be part of a historical document, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the style of the text and the mentions of past events such as the Glee Club concerts and the Edward K. Dunham Lectureship. There are some marks and remnants of tape on the page, indicating it may have been previously adhered or repaired.

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This image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically page 179. The page contains information about lectures and concerts scheduled for the month of May.

Left Column:

  • Edward K. Dunham Lectureship for the Promotion of the Medical Sciences:
    • The lectures will be given on May 7, 9, and 11 at 5 p.m. by Vincent B. Wigglesworth, M.D., F.R.S., F.R.E.S., Director of the Agricultural Research Council Unit of Insect Physiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
    • The lectures will cover topics such as "The Insect Cuticle as a Living System," "Hormones and the Regulation of Insect Growth," and "Integration in the Epidermis of Insects."
    • The lectures will be held in the amphitheater of Building C, Harvard Medical School, and are open to faculty, students, and interested professionals.

Right Column:

  • Yard Concerts:

    • The Glee Club will give three Yard Concerts on the steps of Widener Library on May 8, 15, and 22 at 7 o'clock.
    • The program for the concert on May 8 includes pieces like "Harvard Hymn," "O Thou, The Central Orb," "Three Italian Madrigals," "Pianola d'Amore," and "Choruses from Patience."
    • The program for the concert on May 15 includes "Choruses from Patience," "Glorious Apollo," "The Testament of Freedom," "Song of the Guerrillas from North Star," and "The Prayer of Thanksgiving."
    • The program for the concert on May 22 includes "Two Choruses from Solomon," "Music spread thy voice around," "Draw the tear from hopeless love," "Songs for the New World," "Chorus from Cantata 16 for New Year's Day," and "Alleluia."
    • In case of rain, the concert for that day will be omitted.
  • Song Recital:

    • The Fogg Art Museum and the Department of Music will present an informal recital of songs by Hibbard G. James, Baritone, and Norman Cazden, Accompanist, on Sunday, May 6, at 3:30 p.m.
    • The program includes pieces like "Waldesgespräch," "Es blinkt der Thau," "Der Wanderer," "Proverzahlishes Lied," "The Baili's Song," "Pirate King's Song," "Fair Moon," "The Ghost's High Noon," "Nightmare Song," "Heidelberg Song," "Maxim’s," "Old Man River," "Mad Dogs and Englishmen," "It Must Be Fun to Be You," "Surrey with the Fringe on Top," and "Wiata Poi Song."

The page also includes some yellow tape markings on the right side.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 15, 1945. The page is primarily text-based, with several sections detailing upcoming events and lectures at Harvard University.

The top section of the page announces a ship sailing for the promotion of medical sciences, scheduled for May 7, Wednesday, May 9, and Friday, May 11, at 5 PM. The speaker, Vincent B. Wigglesworth, M.D., F.R.S., F.R.E.S., Director of Agricultural Research Council Unit of Insect Physiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, will discuss the insect as a medium for the study of physiology. The lecture will be titled "The Insect Cuticle as a Living System," followed by "Hormones and the Regulation of Insect Growth," and "Integration in the Epidermis of Insects."

Below this announcement, there is a section dedicated to the Edward K. Dunham Lectures for the Promotion of Medical Sciences, founded in 1923 in memory of Edward K. Dunham, M.D. '86. The purpose of these lectures is to bind closer the bonds of fellowship and understanding between students and investigators in this and foreign countries. The lecturers are chosen from eminent investigators and teachers in one of the branches of the medical sciences or basic sciences that contribute towards the advance of medical science in the broadest sense. Dr. Wigglesworth's lectures will be given in the amphitheater of Building C, Harvard Medical School, and will be free and open to the faculty and students of the Harvard Medical School and College, and all other interested professional persons who may profit by them.

Further down the page, there is a section titled "Yard Concerts," which details a series of concerts organized by the Glee Club. The concerts will take place on the steps of Widener Library on Tuesday evenings, May 8, 15, and 22, at 7 o'clock. The concert on May 22 will be jointly presented by the Radcliffe Choral Society. In case of rain, the concerts will be held in the Widener Library. The program for the concert on May 8 includes Harvard Hymn, O Thou, the Central Orb, and Three Italian Madrigals by Gibbons, Monteverdi, and Gastoldi. The concert on May 15 will feature Four Choral Patterns from the New Yorker, No. III, Verse by David McCord, and Choruses from Patience by Sullivan.

The bottom section of the page lists the program for the concert on May 22, which includes songs by various composers such as Handel, Parry, Edward Bullantine, and others. The concert will be held at Warburg Hall, Fogg Art Museum, on Sunday, May 27, at 3:30 PM. The program will include works by Jensen, Rubenstein, Schubert, Schumann, Planquette, Sullivan, and others. The concert is free and open to the public.

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The image appears to be a page from the Harvard University Gazette, a publication by Harvard University. The page contains information about two events:

  1. The first event is a series of lectures by Dr. Vincent B. Wigglesworth, M.D., F.R.S., Director of the Agricultural Research Council Unit of Insect Physiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The lectures will be held on Monday, May 7, Wednesday, May 9, and Friday, May 11, at 5 P.M. The lectures will cover topics such as the insect cuticle, insect systems, and the integration of insect growth and hormones.

  2. The second event is a concert by the Harvard Glee Club. The concert will be held on May 15, and the program will include songs such as "Choruses from Patience," "The Testament of Freedom," "Song of the Guerrillas from North Star," and "The Prayer of Thanksgiving." The concert will take place in the amphitheater of Building C, Harvard Medical School, and will be free and open to the faculty and students of the Harvard Medical School and College, as well as other interested professional persons.

The page also includes information about a song recital by Hibbard G. James, 45, Solo, and a program for the concert on May 22, which will be given jointly with the Radcliffe Choral Society. The program for the song recital includes songs such as "Waldesrauschen," "Dvorak's Song," "The Balie King's Song," and "The Ghost's High Noon."

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated from the early 20th century, likely around 1944, based on the context provided in the text. The page is formatted as a printed newsletter or bulletin, featuring a clean, typewriter-like font and structured layout typical of academic or institutional publications of that era.

Key Elements of the Page:

Header:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" in bold, centered text.
  • The page number 179 is located in the top right corner.

Content:

The page is divided into several sections, each detailing different events, lectures, and performances. Here’s a breakdown:


1. Ship for the Promotion of the Medical Sciences

  • Date: Monday, May 7; Wednesday, May 9; and Friday, May 11, at 5 P.M.
  • Speaker: F.R.S., F.R.E.S. Director, Agricultural Research Council Unit of Insect Physiology, London.
  • Topic: The lecture series will focus on:
    • The Insect as a Medium for the Study of Physiology: A Living System
    • The Hormones and the Regulation of Insect Growth
    • The Hormones, Integration in the Epidermis of Insects
  • Context: This is part of the Edward K. Dunham Lectureship for the Promotion of Medical Sciences, established in memory of Edward K. Dunham, M.D., '86. The lectures aim to foster closer bonds between students and investigators in medical sciences, both domestic and international.

2. Yard Concerts by the Glee Club

  • Date: Tuesday evenings, May 8, 15, and 22, at 7 o'clock.
  • Location: On the steps of Widener Library.
  • Details:
    • The concerts will be given jointly with the Radcliffe Choral Society.
    • In case of rain on any evening, the concert for that day will be omitted.
    • The program for May 8 is listed as follows:
      • Haward Hymn – John Knowles Paine, '86
      • O Thou, the Central Orb – Gibbons
      • Three Italian Madrigals:
        • Su, su, si, su, pastorelli – Monteverdi
        • A lieta cita – Gastoldi
        • Tutte rose armati – Gastoldi
      • Pianto d'Amore – Irving G. Fine, '38
      • Four Choral Patterns from the Nete Yorker, No. III – Verse by David McCord, '21
      • Choruses from Patience – Sullivan

3. Song Recital by the Fogg Art Museum and Department of Music

  • Date: Sunday, May 6, at 3 P.M.
  • Location: Warburg Hall, Fogg Art Museum, on Sunday, May 6, at 3 P.M.
  • Performers:
    • Hibbard G. James (Baritone)
    • Norman Cazden (Accompanist)
    • Warburg Hall Concert will be free and open to the public.
  • Program:
    • Waldegemüth – Rubenstein
    • Es blüht der Than – Rubenstein
    • Prozessales Lied – Schubert
    • The Ball's Song (Chimes of Normandy) – Planquette
    • Pirate King's Song (Pirates of Penzance) – Sullivan
    • Three Songs:
      • The Ghost's Song (Nocturne) – Sullivan
      • Nightmare High Noon (Ruddigore) – Sullivan
      • The Merry Widow – Lehár
    • Maid Must Be English – Porter
    • It Does and to You Be You (Mexican Hayride) – Coward
    • Surrey with the Fringe on Top (Oklahoma) – Rodgers
    • Wiata Poi Song – Hill

4. Additional Event: Song Recital by the Glee Club

  • Date: May 15.
  • Program Details:
    • A list of songs is provided, including:
      • Choruses from Patience – Sullivan
      • The Testament of Freedom – Randall Thompson, '20
      • I. The God who gives us life gives us liberty – Words by Thomas Jefferson
      • II. We have counted the cost of this contest – Copland
      • The Prayer of Solitary – Hibbard G. James, '45
      • The Prayer of Solitary – Valerus
      • Two Choruses from Solomon – Handel
      • Music spread thy voice around – Handel
      • Draw the tear from hopeless love – Parry
      • Songs for the New World – Edward Ballantine, '07
      • Written for a Future (Theodore Spencer) – Radcliffe Choral Society, 1944
      • Chorus from Cantata 16 for New Year's Day – Bach
      • Alleluias – Randall Thompson, '20
      • Choruses from Of Thee I Sing – Gershwin
      • Trumpeters blow your golden horn – Gershwin
      • Love is sweeping the country – Gershwin
      • Of Thee I Sing – Gershwin

Visual and Design Features:

  • Typography: The text uses a clean, serif font typical of early 20th-century printing.
  • Layout: The page is well-organized, with clear headings and subheadings for each event.
  • Paper Quality: The page appears to be on aged paper, with a slight yellow tint and some wear, suggesting it is a historical document.
  • Annotations: There are no visible handwritten notes or markings on the page.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as an official announcement of academic, musical, and cultural events at Harvard University during the early 1940s. It highlights the institution's commitment to interdisciplinary learning, international collaboration, and the arts, showcasing a blend of scientific lectures, choral performances, and song recitals. The detailed program listings reflect the richness of cultural and intellectual life at the university during that period.

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This image appears to be a scanned page from the "Harvard University Gazette," showing text with information about various scheduled events, including lectures, concerts, and recitals. The page has been discolored and aged, with noticeable crease marks indicating that it has been folded at some point. Some sections of the page also have patches of discoloration likely due to moisture or other damage over time.

The content displayed includes a detailed announcement about lectures regarding the topics of insect physiology and insect-borne diseases. Additionally, there are announcements for musical events like Yard Concerts and a song recital hosted at the Fogg Art Museum.

Specific details mentioned include performances by the Glee Club, Radcliffe Choral Society, and the names of some musical compositions that will be performed, such as "Choruses from Patience" by Sullivan, "The Wanderrer" by Schubert, and "I Surprise" by Lehrer, among others. These events seem to cater to various interests and signal an active cultural and academic environment. The exact date of these notices is not mentioned, but the page provides a glimpse into the campus life at Harvard University during the time of publication.

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This is an image of a page titled "Harvard University Gazette," which appears to be an excerpt from a periodical. The text is divided into sections and discusses various programs, lectures, and concerts scheduled at Harvard University. Notable elements include:

  1. Lectures: Information about lectures by Vincent B. Wigglesworth, M.D., focusing on insect physiology, as well as the Edward K. Dunham Lectureship for the Promotion of Medical Sciences.

  2. Yard Concerts: Details of upcoming Glee Club concerts, including the program of songs to be performed on specific dates in Widener Library. Collaborations with Radcliffe Choral Society are mentioned.

  3. Song Recital: A recital hosted by the Fogg Art Museum and the Department of Music, including a detailed concert program.

  4. Program Lists: Musical works and their composers for the concerts are mentioned, including pieces by Monteverdi, Sullivan, Schubert, and others.

  5. Appearance: The page shows yellowing, tape marks, and signs of wear consistent with age. The content is professionally typeset and laid out in columns.

This document provides insight into historical events and cultural activities associated with Harvard University.

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" with the page number 179 printed at the top. The page contains text related to musical events and programs organized by the Glee Club, the Radcliffe Choral Society, and the Fogg Art Museum in collaboration with the Department of Music.

The left column mentions lectures on medical sciences by Vincent B. Wigglesworth, M.D., and details about Yard Concerts by the Glee Club scheduled for May on the steps of Widener Library. It lists the program for the concert of May 8, including pieces like "Harvard Hymn" by John Knowles Paine, and several choral compositions including "Choruses from Patience" by Sullivan.

The right column outlines the program for a concert on May 15 featuring choruses from "Patience" and "The Testament of Freedom." It also details the concert of May 22 with the Radcliffe Choral Society, including two choruses from "Solomon" by Handel and other pieces from Cantata 16 for "New Year’s Day" by Bach. The page concludes with a section on a song recital at the Fogg Art Museum on May 6, listing songs by various composers such as Sullivan, Schubert, and Rodgers.

Every musical piece is attributed to its composer, with several names highlighted in a block of yellow tape marking. The page shows signs of age with some creases, discoloration, and tape repairs at the corners.

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This is a single aged newspaper-style page from the Harvard University Gazette. The page is yellowed and slightly worn, with creases and a few stains along the edges. At the top center it reads “HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE” and the page number 179 on the upper right. The text is set in dense, small serif type and is organized into columns. The left side contains several short notices about lectures, yard concerts, and other university activities, while the right side appears to list a concert program, including pieces by Handel and other composers, with performers’ names. A rectangular strip of brown tape crosses part of the right column, partly obscuring some of the text. Overall, it looks like a vintage campus announcement sheet with schedules of lectures and musical events.