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This image shows page 5 of the Harvard Foundation Newsletter, dated December 31, 1957.

The page is titled “LIBRARY AND LABORATORY NEWS NOTES FROM THE DEPARTMENTS AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS” and is divided into three main sections: BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, and FOGG ART MUSEUM AND FINE ARTS.

BIOLOGY

This section announces several personnel changes and appointments:

• Dr. Avrion Mitchison (A.B. ’48, D.Phil. ’52, Oxford), from the University of Edinburgh, is appointed Visiting Lecturer in Biology for Spring 1957–58 to teach experimental embryology.
• Professor George Wald (B.S. New York University, Ph.D. Columbia) received his M.D. (hon causa) from the University of Berne, Switzerland, in June 1957.
• Dr. A.M. Pappenheimer, Jr. (S.B. Harvard, Ph.D. ’32), currently at New York University College of Medicine, is appointed Professor of Biology at Harvard, effective July 1, 1958.
• Professor E.S. Barghoorn (A.B. Miami University, Ph.D. Harvard) is on sabbatical leave during Fall 1957–58 to visit laboratories in Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and England to study coal and plant constituents.

CHEMISTRY

This section discusses:

• Planned expansion of the Chemical Laboratories to relieve overcrowding. The Mallinckrodt and Converse Labs, built 30 years prior, now house more than double the personnel. Research groups are squeezed into inadequate space.
• A new laboratory building is planned between the southern ends of the Mallinckrodt and Converse Labs, to house three professors’ research groups and support undergraduate/graduate instruction in biochemistry.
• Construction is hoped to begin late spring 1958, pending availability of $2.2 million in funding (still incomplete).
• Undergraduate interest in chemistry is rising: 65 freshman concentrators in Fall 1957 (up from 34 the prior year); 130 total concentrators.
• Academic excellence noted: 3 summas, 3 magnas, 4 cum laude among 34 graduating seniors.
• 24 Harvard and 2 Radcliffe students earned Ph.D.s in the past year.
• Professor Bartlett was guest lecturer in Munich and spoke at the Chemical Society in London and the XVIth International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry in Paris.
• Professor Lingane received the 1958 Fisher Award in Analytical Chemistry.
• Professor Woodward gave the Ciba Foundation lecture and was the first recipient of the Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
• Professor Westheimer holds the Research Professorship; Professor Kenneth B. Wiberg (University of Washington) is Visiting Professor.

FOGG ART MUSEUM AND FINE ARTS

This section highlights:

• Growing student interest in visual arts at the Fogg Museum.
• Mr. and Mrs. Alfred St. Vrain Carpenter (Mr. Carpenter is Harvard ’05) donated $1.5 million to establish a Center for the Visual Arts.
• The new Visual Arts Center will promote drawing, painting, sculpture, shopwork, scenic design — aiming to make visual arts a “lively activity for Harvard undergraduates.”
• A decision is pending on the location of the new building.
• The Fogg’s purchase fund was recently augmented by a bequest from Professor Reginald A. Daly and his wife, Louise Haskell Daly, described as “enormously welcome,” since the museum had recently been forced to decline important teaching objects due to lack of funds.

The page is printed in black ink on cream-colored paper, with the newsletter title and date in red. There is a visible red vertical line on the right-hand side near the bottom, possibly a typist’s or editor’s mark, and faint creases and age marks on the page. At the very bottom, centered, is the word “OVER”, indicating the article continues on the next page.

Overall, this is a formal, institutional newsletter page capturing academic developments, faculty news, and major philanthropic gifts at Harvard University in late 1957.

The image appears to be a page from a newsletter titled "Harvard Foundation Newsletter, December 31, 1957." The title of the page is "Library and Laboratory News Notes from the Departments and Graduate Schools." The content of the page is divided into sections discussing various departments and their activities, specifically Biology, Chemistry, and Fine Arts.

Biology Section:

This section mentions appointments and changes within the Biology department. It includes:

• Dr. Avrion Mitchison being appointed as a Visiting Lecturer in Biology at the University of Edinburgh for the spring term 1957-58.
• Professor George Wald being awarded the M.D. degree (hon Causa) at the University of Berne, Switzerland, in June 1957.
• Dr. A. M. Pappenheimer, Jr., being appointed as a Professor of Biology at Harvard from July 1, 1958.
• Professor E. S. Barghoorn being on sabbatical leave during the fall term of 1957-58, visiting laboratories in Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and England for research in the petrographic study of coal and its plant constituents.

Chemistry Section:

This section discusses the Chemistry department, noting the overcrowded conditions and the need for a new laboratory building to accommodate the growth in the number of graduate students and research personnel. It mentions:

• The planned addition to the Chemistry Laboratories to relieve overcrowding.
• The historical context of the department, including the initiation of a program in biochemistry and the growth in research groups.
• Details about Professor Bartlett’s lecture and his activities during his sabbatical leave, as well as other notable chemists like Professor Lingane and Professor Woodward receiving awards.

Fine Arts Section:

This section focuses on the Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts department, noting the growing interest in the visual arts:

• Mr. and Mrs. Alfred St. Vrain Carpenter's donation to provide a Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard, intended to support the practice of visual arts.
• The impact of the recent bequest from Professor Reginald A. Daly and his wife, Louise Haskell Daly, on the museum's resources and ability to acquire objects for teaching.

The page concludes with a note indicating it continues on the next page.

The image is a page from the "Harvard Foundation Newsletter," dated December 31, 1957. It is titled "Library and Laboratory News Notes from the Departments and Graduate Schools" and provides updates on various academic departments, including Biology, Chemistry, and the Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts.

Biology:

• Dr. Avrion Mitchison, from the University of Edinburgh, has been appointed as a Visiting Lecturer in Biology for the spring term 1957-58. He will teach an advanced course in experimental embryology.
• Professor George Wald was awarded an M.D. degree (hon Causa) at the University of Berne, Switzerland, in June 1957.
• Dr. A. M. Pappenheimer, Jr., currently of the Department of Microbiology at the New York University College of Medicine, has been appointed Professor of Biology at Harvard from July 1, 1958.
• Professor E. S. Barghoorn is on sabbatical leave during the fall term of 1957-58 and will visit several laboratories in Europe to study recent developments in the petrographic study of coal and its plant constituents.

Chemistry:

• An addition to the Chemical Laboratories is planned to relieve overcrowding. The number of graduate students and research personnel has doubled since the Mallinckrodt and Converse Laboratories were built thirty years ago.
• The new laboratory building will be situated between the southern ends of the Mallinckrodt and Converse Laboratories and will provide space for the research groups of three professors and for both undergraduate and graduate instruction in biochemistry.
• The number of undergraduates concentrating in chemistry has shown a small but steady increase. Last year, 122 Harvard and 6 Radcliffe students were concentrating in chemistry, and 65 of last year's freshmen began chemistry concentration this fall.
• Professor Bartlett was on sabbatical leave last spring term and gave lectures at the University of Munich and at conferences in London and Paris.
• Professor Lingane has been selected as the recipient of the 1958 Fisher Award in Analytical Chemistry.
• Professor Woodward gave the Ciba Foundation lecture in London and received the Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
• Professor Westheimer is the incumbent of the departmental Research Professorship this year, and Professor Kenneth B. Wiberg is serving as Visiting Professor.

Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts:

• The Fogg Art Museum is receiving increasing interest in the visual arts. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred St. Vrain Carpenter have given Harvard a million and a half dollars to provide a Center for the Visual Arts.
• The Fogg's purchase funds have been increased by a bequest from Professor Reginald A. Daly and his wife, Louise Haskell Daly, which is welcome as the Fogg has often had to pass up objects due to a lack of funds.

The image is a scanned page from a newsletter titled "Harvard Foundation Newsletter, December 31, 1957." The page is numbered 5 and contains several sections of news notes from various departments and graduate schools at Harvard University. The text is organized into distinct sections, each focusing on a different department or school.

Biology:

• Dr. Avrion Mitchison, a lecturer in biology at the University of Edinburgh, has been appointed as a visiting lecturer in experimental embryology for the spring term of 1957-58.
• Professor George Wald, from the University of Berne, Switzerland, was awarded an M.D. degree (hon causa) in June 1957.
• Dr. A. M. Pappenheimer, Jr., currently at the New York University College of Medicine, has been appointed Professor of Microbiology at Harvard starting July 1, 1958.
• Professor E. S. Barghoorn is on sabbatical leave during the fall term of 1957-58 to visit laboratories in Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and England to become acquainted with recent developments and techniques in the petrographic study of coal and its plant constituents.

Chemistry:

• Plans are underway to build an addition to the Chemical Laboratories to alleviate overcrowded conditions. The facilities have not seen major additions in thirty years, and the number of graduate students and research personnel has more than doubled.
• A program of biochemistry was initiated about five years ago, and research groups in this area have been inadequately accommodated. The new laboratory building will provide space for the research groups of three professors and for both undergraduate and graduate instruction in biochemistry. Construction is scheduled for completion by January 1, 1958, contingent on the availability of necessary funds, which are still incomplete.
• The number of undergraduates concentrating in chemistry has shown a small but steady increase over the past few years. Last year, 122 Harvard and 6 Radcliffe students were concentrating in chemistry, and 65 of last year's freshmen began chemistry concentration this fall. The quality of these students is high; among the 34 seniors who graduated last June, there were 3 summas, 3 magnas, and 4 cum laudes. This year, 41 new graduate students entered the department, bringing the total to 130. During the past year, 24 Harvard and 2 Radcliffe students earned their Ph.D. degrees in the department.
• Professor Bartlett was a guest lecturer at the University of Munich and gave the opening address at a conference of the Chemical Society in London. He also presented one of the main lectures at the XVIth International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry in Paris. Professor Barghoorn has been selected as the recipient of the 1958 Fisher Award in Analytical Chemistry administered by the American Chemical Society. Professor Woodward gave the Ciba Foundation lecture in London and was the first recipient of the Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Professor Westheimer is the incumbent of the departmental Research Professorship this year, and Professor Kenneth B. Wiberg (University of Washington) is serving as Visiting Professor.

Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts:

• There is a growing interest in visual arts, particularly at the Fogg Art Museum. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred St. Vrain Carpenter of Medford, Oregon, have donated $1.5 million to provide a Center for the Visual Arts. The new Visual Arts Center will make the practice of visual arts—drawing, painting, sculpture, shopwork, scenic design—a lively activity for Harvard undergraduates. The next step is to decide where the building should be located. The Fogg's purchase funds have been increased by a gift from Professor Reginald A. Daly and his wife, Louise Haskell Daly. This gift is welcome, as the Fogg has often had to pass up objects that would have greatly improved teaching due to lack of funds.

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Summary:
The newsletter highlights appointments, awards, and developments in various departments at Harvard University. In Biology, new appointments and sabbaticals are noted, along with an award for Professor George Wald. In Chemistry, there are plans for a new laboratory building to address overcrowding and the growing interest in biochemistry. The department has seen an increase in undergraduate and graduate students, with notable achievements among graduates. Professors have received prestigious awards and honors. In the Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts, a significant donation has been made to establish a Center for the Visual Arts, and additional funds have been provided to enhance the museum's collection.

The image is a page from the Harvard Foundation Newsletter, dated December 31, 1957. The newsletter contains news notes from various departments and graduate schools at Harvard University. The page is divided into sections, each focusing on a different department or area of interest.

The first section, titled "BIOLOGY," reports on several appointments and achievements within the Department of Biology. Dr. Avrtion Mitchison has been appointed Lecturer in Biology for the spring term, and Professor George Wald has been awarded an M.D. degree from the University of Berne. Dr. A. M. Pappenheimer has been appointed Professor of Microbiology at Harvard University College of Medicine, and Professor E. S. Barghoorn is on sabbatical leave to visit laboratories in Europe.

The second section, "CHEMISTRY," discusses plans for a new laboratory building to address overcrowding and provide space for biochemistry research and instruction. The department has seen an increase in the number of students concentrating in chemistry, and several faculty members have received awards and honors.

The third section, "FOGG ART MUSEUM AND FINE ARTS," highlights the growing interest in the visual arts and the establishment of a new Visual Arts Center at the Fogg Art Museum, funded by a generous donation from Mr. and Mrs. Alfred St. Vrain Carpenter. The newsletter also mentions a recent increase in funds for the Fogg Art Museum from Professor Reginald A. Daly and his wife.

Overall, the newsletter provides an overview of academic and research activities at Harvard University, showcasing the achievements and developments in various departments and areas of study.

Description of the Image:

The image shows a scanned page from the "Harvard Foundation Newsletter", dated December 31, 1957. The page is titled "LIBRARY AND LABORATORY NEWS NOTES FROM THE DEPARTMENTS AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS" and is numbered 5. The content is organized into three main sections: Biology, Chemistry, and Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts. Each section provides updates on academic appointments, research activities, and institutional developments within the respective departments.

Biology Section:

• Dr. Avrion Mitchison: Appointed as a Visiting Lecturer in Biology for the spring term of 1957–58. He will teach an advanced course in experimental embryology.
• Professor George Wald: Awarded the M.D. degree (honoris causa) by the University of Berne, Switzerland, in June 1957.
• Dr. A. M. Pappenheimer Jr.: Appointed as Professor of Microbiology at the New York University College of Medicine, effective July 1, 1958.
• Professor E. S. Bargmann: On sabbatical leave during the fall term of 1957–58, visiting laboratories in Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and England to study recent developments in coal and its plant constituents.

Chemistry Section:

• New Laboratory Addition: Plans are underway to construct a new laboratory building to address overcrowded conditions in the Chemical Laboratories. The new facility will be situated between the southern ends of the Mallinckrodt and Converse Laboratories and will provide space for biochemistry research groups of three professors and both undergraduate and graduate students. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 1958, contingent on the availability of necessary funds (approximately $2.2 million).
• Student Enrollment: Despite a shortage of scientists, there has been a small but encouraging increase in the number of undergraduates concentrating in chemistry. Last year, 122 Harvard and 6 Radcliffe students were concentrating in chemistry, and 65 of last year's 34 seniors graduated with chemistry concentrations. Among the freshmen who began chemistry last June, there were 3 summas, 3 magmas, and 4 cum laude.
• Graduate Students: This year, 41 new graduate students entered the department, bringing the total to 130. During the past year, 24 Harvard and 2 Radcliffe students earned their Ph.D. degrees in the department.
• Professor Bartlett: While on sabbatical leave last spring term, he was a guest lecturer at the University of Munich and gave the opening address at the XIV International Congress of the Chemical Society in London during July. He also presented the main lectures at a conference of the Pure and Applied Chemistry in Paris.
• Professor Linagne: Selected as the recipient of the 1958 Fisher Award in Analytical Chemistry by the American Chemical Society.
• Professor Woodward: Delivered the Ciba Foundation lecture in London and received the Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry at the April meeting of the American Chemical Society.
• Professor Westheimer: Appointed as the incumbent of the departmental Research Professorship this year.
• Professor Kenneth B. Wiberg: Serving as Visiting Professor from the University of Washington.

Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts Section:

• Increased Interest in Visual Arts: There is growing interest in the visual arts, as reflected by the Fogg Art Museum's activities.
• Carpenter Gift: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred St. Vrain Carpenter of Medford have provided a million and a half dollars to Harvard to establish a Center for Visual Arts.
• New Visual Arts Center: The new Visual Arts Center will serve as a lively activity center for Harvard undergraduates, focusing on drawing, painting, sculpture, shopwork, scenic design, and other visual arts practices. The next step is to decide where the building should be located.
• Increased Purchase Funds: The Fogg's purchase funds have recently been materially increased by a bequest from Professor Reginald A. Daly and his wife, Louise Haskell Daly. This gift is particularly welcome, as the Fogg has often had to pass up objects that would have greatly improved teaching due to a lack of funds.

General Observations:

• The newsletter reflects a period of growth and development at Harvard University in the late 1950s, with significant advancements in both scientific research and the arts.
• The document highlights key appointments, research initiatives, and institutional improvements, emphasizing the university's commitment to academic excellence and resource expansion.
• The tone is formal and informative, typical of institutional newsletters from that era.

The page ends with the word "OVER", indicating that the content continues on the next page.

The image displays a page from the "Harvard Foundation Newsletter, December 31, 1957." This newsletter provides updates on the library and laboratory, news notes from various departments and graduate schools at Harvard University. The sections that are visible include updates from the Biology, Chemistry, and Fog Art Museum and Fine Arts departments.

The text under Biology discusses appointments and courses offered by Dr. Avrion Mitchison and Dr. A. M. Pappenheimer, Jr. The Chemistry section talks about the new Chemical Laboratories building to relieve overcrowding and advances in research and instruction provided by Professors Bloch, Woodward, and Westheimer. The final visible section touches upon the increased interest in visual arts and mentions Mr. and Mrs. Alfred St. Vrain Carpenter's donation for a Center for the Visual Arts.

The page has a typewritten appearance, consistent with documents from the mid-20th century, and contains a header and footer with page numbering and text that reads "OVER," indicating there is additional content on the reverse side.

This image shows a page from the "Harvard Foundation Newsletter" dated December 31, 1957. The page is titled "Library and Laboratory News Notes from the Departments and Graduate Schools." The content on the page is divided into sections based on academic disciplines:

1. Biology:

   • Dr. Avrion Mitchison of the Department of Zoology, University of Edinburgh, appointed Visiting Lecturer in Biology for spring term 1957-58.
   • Professor George Wald was awarded an M.D. degree (hon causa) from the University of Berne, Switzerland.
   • Dr. A. M. Pappenheimer, Jr. appointed Professor of Biology at Harvard from July 1, 1958.
   • Professor E. S. Barghoorn is on sabbatical for 1957-58, visiting labs in Europe to study coal and plant constituents.

2. Chemistry:

   • Plans to relieve overcrowding in Chemical Laboratories, with a new building planned between Mallinckrodt and Converse Laboratories.
   • Graduate student numbers have more than doubled in recent years.
   • Highlights of recent graduates, including summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude distinctions.
   • Professor Bartlett was a guest lecturer at the University of Munich and presented at the International Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
   • Several awards and lectureships announced for faculty members.
   • Professor Westheimer and Professor Kenneth B. Wiberg's roles noted.

3. Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts:

   • Increased interest in visual arts and the opening fund for a Center for the Visual Arts funded by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred St. Vrain Carpenter.
   • The new Visual Arts Center will support various art practices for Harvard undergraduates.
   • Mention of a financial bequest from Professor Reginald A. Daly and his wife Louise Haskell Daly.
   • The Fogg museum's recent challenges due to lack of funds are noted.

There are red ink markings on the right side of the page and at the bottom, the word "OVER" is printed, indicating continuation on the next page. The text is densely packed and formatted in paragraphs with bold section headers.

This image is a typed newsletter page from the Harvard Foundation Newsletter, dated December 31, 1957. The title at the top reads: "LIBRARY AND LABORATORY NEWS NOTES FROM THE DEPARTMENTS AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS."

The text highlights updates and announcements related to various academic departments at Harvard University, including Biology, Chemistry, and the Fogg Art Museum and Fine Arts. It covers topics such as new teaching appointments, sabbatical leaves, research initiatives, laboratory expansions, and notable achievements within these areas. The document also notes the increasing interest and funding for visual arts, as well as updates on the chemical laboratories, emphasizing the importance of developments in these fields.

The content is structured into paragraphs under headings for the respective academic areas, with detailed accounts of personnel and institutional growth. The phrase "OVER" at the bottom suggests that there is continued information on the other side of the page.