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This image displays an open scrapbook or bound newspaper collection, showing a single page from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Saturday, March 29, 1958.
The article, titled “Harvard’s ‘Family’ in Fund Plea”, is written by Terry Ferrer, Education Editor. It details a major fundraising initiative by Harvard University, aimed at raising $35 million by June 1959. The article notes that over $25 million was already pledged.
A key feature of the campaign was an Intercontinental Radio Program, broadcast live on over 180 radio stations via the Columbia Broadcasting System, from 9 to 10 p.m. It featured Harvard President Nathan M. Pusey, who spoke passionately about the university’s financial needs and the quality of its faculty. He defended Harvard’s educators against claims of being less glamorous than competitors and emphasized their intellectual depth and commitment to students and teaching.
The article also describes a simultaneous reception held at the New York Club (27 W. 44th St.), where alumni gathered to listen to the broadcast. Notable figures present included Professor Edward M. Purcell (Nobel Prize winner), Professor Thomas O'Day (Harvard anthropologist), and Dean McGeorge Bundy (Faculty of Arts and Sciences).
The radio program featured color films, discussions on “The Explorers Now in Orbit,” and a panel of Harvard alumni including Senator John F. Kennedy and John P. Marquand.
The article quotes Pusey’s poignant closing remarks about the enduring bond between Harvard and its alumni: “If you have ever been to Harvard, you will never be allowed to forget it... You were ever born to be a Harvard man.”
The scrapbook page itself appears aged, with yellowed paper and slight discoloration at the edges. The clipping is mounted on a sturdy, slightly thicker backing sheet, typical of archival scrapbooks. The spine of the scrapbook is visible on the left, bound in green fabric with gold lettering partially visible reading “HARVARD CLUB”.
Summary:
This is a historical newspaper clipping from 1958 documenting a major fundraising campaign by Harvard University, featuring an intercontinental radio broadcast and alumni reception. It reflects mid-20th century university fundraising efforts and cultural prestige, preserved in a scrapbook likely maintained by the Harvard Club or an alumna.
The image shows a page from the New York Herald Tribune dated Saturday, March 29, 1958. The article is titled "Harvard's 'Family' in Fund Plea: Intercontinental Radio Program" and is by Terry Ferrer, the Education Editor. The article discusses an event held for Harvard alumni, where Nathan M. Pusey, the university president, delivered a radio commercial to raise funds for Harvard College. The article mentions that over 180 radio stations broadcast the one-hour radio program, and it also includes a discussion on the use of a "soft sell" versus a "hard sell" approach in fundraising. The article further details the science show at the Harvard Club, featuring professors Edward M. Purcell and Thomas Gold, discussing explorers in orbit. The article also mentions a visit to the Hasty Pudding Club and "The Harvard Crimson," and it concludes with the singing of "Fair Harvard" led by Dr. Pusey.
This image shows an article from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Saturday, March 29, 1958. The article is titled "Harvard's 'Family' in Fund Plea Intercontinental Radio Program" and is written by Terry Ferrer, the Education Editor. The article discusses a fundraising effort by Harvard University involving an intercontinental radio program. It mentions a target of $82,500,000 and notes that almost $35,000,000 has already been raised. The program was broadcast over 180 stations of the Columbia Broadcasting System and featured a debate by Nathan M. Pusey, the university president, about whether to use a "soft sell" or a "hard sell" approach. The article also mentions a gathering of New York alumni at the Harvard Club and a science show featuring Nobel laureate Edward M. Purcell and astrophysicist Thomas Gold. The radio program included discussions about Harvard's contributions and featured visits to the Hasty Pudding Club and "The Harvard Crimson," as well as the sound of the university's chimes. The article concludes with the program closing with the singing of "Fair Harvard" led by Dr. Pusey.
The image shows a page from the New York Herald Tribune newspaper. The page is dated Saturday, March 29, 1958, and the headline reads "Harvard's 'Family' in Fund Plea: Intercontinental Radio Program." The article is written by Terry Fetter and is about Harvard University's efforts to raise funds through an intercontinental radio program. The article discusses the program's format, the involvement of Harvard alumni, and the university's fundraising goals.
The image is of an open book with a clipping of a newspaper article. The book appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, as it has a brown cover and is bound with a metal clip. The article is from the New York Herald Tribune, dated March 29, 1958. The article is titled "Harvard's 'Family' in Fund Plea" and is about a radio program called "The Harvard Family," which was broadcast on over 160 radio stations. The article discusses the program's purpose, which was to raise funds for Harvard University, and mentions that it was hosted by Nathan M. Pusey, the university president. The article also mentions that the program featured various Harvard alumni, including scientists, politicians, and writers, who discussed different topics related to the university.
The image shows an open book or newspaper page from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Saturday, March 29, 1958. The page features a headline titled "Harvard's 'Family' in Fund Plea", which is a prominent article discussing an initiative by Harvard University. The article is authored by Terry Ferrer, identified as the Education Editor of the Harvard Family, a radio program.
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The image captures a historical snapshot of media coverage from 1958, focusing on Harvard University's efforts to engage with its audience through radio programming and fundraising. The layout, typography, and content reflect the style of mid-20th-century newspapers, providing insight into how institutions like Harvard communicated with the public during that era. The page is part of a bound collection, suggesting it may be preserved for archival or research purposes.
This image depicts a newspaper clipping mounted on an aged page, likely from a scrapbook or archival material. The article is dated Saturday, March 29, 1958, and is from the "New York Herald Tribune." The headline reads: "Harvard's 'Family' in Fund Plea – Intercontinental Radio Program" and is written by Terry Ferrer, identified as an Education Editor. The column discusses Harvard University's fund-raising activities, including information about donations, radio programs across 19 radio stations, international education efforts, and mentions of specific individuals connected to Harvard. The article highlights the importance of donations for supporting strong teaching programs, student scholarships, and educational outreach. Additional names and aspects of Harvard's activities are mentioned throughout. The article is placed on the left side of the open book, and the remaining visible portion of the page is blank aside from signs of aging, like discoloration, and part of the margin showing a clipped corner.
This is an image of an old newspaper clipping. The newspaper is the "New York Herald Tribune, Saturday, March 29, 1958." The visible article's headline reads "Harvard's 'Family' in Fund Plea Intercontinental Radio Program." The article is by Terry Ferrer and discusses a Harvard University-related radio family of the intercontinental "third-man-on-a-loof" which culminated in a one-day radio conference hosted by Harvard. It mentions monetary goals for a funding effort, with specific figures like $82,300,000 targeted to be attained by June 30, 1958. It also mentions that almost $30,000,000 has already been collected by January 1958.
The article includes additional details about the radio event, mentioning the participation of over 180 radio stations in a one-hour radio program broadcast from 10 to 11 p.m. The text goes on to discuss Harvard's academic community, teacher-student relationships, and alumni efforts. It also makes mention of specific individuals and events, though parts of the text are cut off and not fully visible in the image.
The physical condition of the newspaper clipping suggests age-related wear, with discoloration and some creases. A paperclip can also be seen at the top of the page, indicating perhaps that it has been affixed to a folder or other pages. The backdrop on which the clipping is lying appears to be a solid, dark color, and we can also see a portion of the edge of the scrapbook or folder page that the newspaper clipping is attached to in the top left corner of the image.
The image shows an old newspaper clipping mounted on a page in a book or scrapbook. The clipping is from the "New York Herald Tribune," dated Saturday, March 29, 1958. The headline reads, "Harvard’s ‘Family’ in Fund Plea Intercontinental Radio Program."
The article is written by Terry Ferer, Education Editor, and discusses a commercial radio program by Harvard University aimed at raising funds. The program featured multiple prominent Harvard figures and broadcast on 180 radio stations. It was noted for its sentimental and interpersonal appeal. The article mentions the large amount of money raised so far and the goal to raise even more by June 1959.
The text includes quotes about the importance of higher education and teaching quality at Harvard. It also references various Harvard alumni and faculty involved in the program, and topics covered included scientific discussions and a segment with Harvard President Nathan M. Pusey.
The clipping is neatly affixed to a yellowed page, with the edges slightly worn, suggesting it is part of an archival collection or a personal scrapbook preserving historical newspaper articles.
The image shows an old scrapbook page with a single narrow newspaper clipping taped to a large brown sheet. The clipping is from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Saturday, March 29, 1958. Its headline reads something like “Harvard’s ‘Family’ in Fund Plea,” with a subheading about an Intercontinental Radio Program. The byline and smaller text are faint, likely by a writer identified as an Education Editor. The page around it is aging yellow-brown, with visible stains and tape marks, and a blue cover edge is visible on the left. The right side of the page is mostly blank.