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This image displays a vintage newsletter from The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated October 1, 1960.
The featured article is titled:
“FREEDOM TO WRITE; HERE AND IN THE SOVIET UNION”
It is noted that the article was prepared from the address of Edward A. Weeks, S.B. ’22, Editor of Atlantic Monthly and member of the Harvard Foundation Council, delivered at the Harvard Foundation Law School Luncheon on June 15, 1960.
The article is written in a personal, anecdotal style, beginning with Weeks addressing “Mr. Carrington, President Pusey, Dean Griswold, Ambassador Aldrich, ladies and gentlemen,” indicating an audience of Harvard faculty and dignitaries.
Weeks references his personal connection with Professor Scott, whom he claims to have been born within sixteen miles of — a point of local pride. He humorously notes that “no layman of my vintage likes to tangle with lawyers,” implying that he’s out of his depth discussing legal matters, yet proceeds to do so anyway.
He recounts how he learned about Professor Scott’s career through “the judges of this Commonwealth” — likely referring to Massachusetts legal authorities — who told him Scott taught at Harvard Law School long before others and was involved in a notable case concerning a dam in New York State.
Weeks then shifts to his own experiences at Harvard, recalling studying under Dean Briggs, whom he describes vividly: “wavy, wrinkled face, shrewd and kindly eyes, the long beak of the nose, the marks of chalk always somehow rubbed into his shoulders.” He remembers Dean Briggs as a traditionalist — the Dean had him study English 5 for two years and considered “Thompson Seasons” the “dullest poem in the English language.” Briggs also prescribed “The Seasons” as a cure for insomnia — a humorous anecdote.
Weeks recounts an anecdote of Dean Briggs walking across Fifth Avenue during heavy traffic, ignoring the police who directed traffic from towers — a moment that impressed young Weeks. The Dean, upon being addressed by a police officer as “Professor,” reportedly said he wouldn’t walk over all those cars if he were a professor — to which Weeks later asked, “Mr. Weeks, how did he know I was a professor?”
These personal recollections appear to serve as an introduction to the broader topic of “Freedom to Write,” likely contrasting the academic freedoms in America (symbolized by these quirky, human, yet authoritative Harvard figures) with the constraints experienced by writers in the Soviet Union — though the body of that comparison is not visible in this excerpt.
Given the Cold War setting (1960), the article’s focus on “Freedom to Write” in contrast to the Soviet Union would have been timely and politically resonant. Edward A. Weeks, as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, was a prominent literary and intellectual figure — his voice would have carried weight in discussions on civil liberties, academic freedom, and cultural exchange.
This newsletter offers a snapshot of mid-20th century intellectual life at Harvard — blending nostalgia, humor, and serious discourse in the spirit of American academic tradition.
In essence, this is a charming, lightly humorous, and intellectually engaged piece that uses personal reminiscence to frame a larger argument about freedom of expression — set against the backdrop of a tense geopolitical climate.
The image shows a page from a newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter." The date on the page is October 1, 1960. The newsletter is from Little Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The title of the main article is "FREEDOM TO WRITE; HERE AND IN THE SOVIET UNION."
The article appears to be based on a speech or address given by Edward A. Weeks, S.B. '22, Editor of "Atlantic Monthly" and a member of the Harvard Foundation Council. The speaker mentions topics related to academic freedom and experiences in the Soviet Union.
The page also contains some information about the newsletter, including the names of the Executive Director and Editor (Gordon Huggins and Katharine Copeland, respectively), along with a phone number and address for Harvard University. The page looks aged, suggesting it is from the late 20th century.
This image shows a printed newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter" dated October 1, 1960. The document is framed with the Harvard University crest in the top left corner, featuring the Latin motto "Veritas" (Truth). The newsletter's header lists key personnel involved, including Gordon Huggins as the Executive Director and Katharine Copeland as the Editor. The address of the foundation is provided as Little Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.
The main focus of the newsletter is an article titled "Freedom to Write; Here and in the Soviet Union", which is credited to Edward A. Weeks, Editor of the Atlantic Monthly and a member of the Harvard Foundation Council. The article is based on remarks delivered at a Harvard Foundation luncheon on June 15, 1960.
The content of the article discusses academic freedom, reflecting on the life and career of a professor named Dean Briggs and Professor Scott, who taught at the Harvard Law School. It recounts anecdotes about their teaching style, personal characteristics, and interactions with students, including humorous and philosophical reflections on topics such as insomnia, poetry, and the challenges of urban life.
The document appears to be attached to a brown cover or folder and is located on a gray surface. The text is well-organized, with a formal tone, indicative of its academic setting.
The image shows a newsletter from the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated October 1, 1960. The newsletter is titled "Freedom to Write, Here and in the Soviet Union." It features an article prepared by Edward A. Weeks, S.B. '22, the editor of "Atlantic Monthly," for a Harvard Foundation luncheon on June 15, 1960. The article addresses various topics, including the author's personal experiences, the importance of freedom of expression, and the challenges faced by writers in the Soviet Union. The newsletter is printed on white paper with a red border and includes the Harvard Foundation's logo and contact information.
The image is a scanned page from a newsletter published by the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research. The newsletter is titled "Freedom to Write, Here and in the Soviet Union." The page features an article written by Edward A. Weeks, S.B. '22, Editor of "Atlantic Monthly," and member of the Harvard Foundation Council. The article was presented at the Harvard Foundation Luncheon on June 15, 1960. The article discusses the freedom to write in the United States and the Soviet Union, with a focus on the challenges faced by writers in the Soviet Union. The page also includes a letter to the editor from Mr. Carrington, President of the Harvard Foundation, expressing his approval of the article.
The image shows a page from a newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter", dated October 1, 1960. The newsletter is issued by The Harvard Foundation and is associated with Little Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts, University 8-7000, Extension 2961.
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The image depicts a page from a 1960 newsletter of The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research. It focuses on an article by Edward A. Weeks discussing his observations of Dean Griswold and Professor Scott at Harvard Law School, as well as personal reflections on studying under Dean Briggs. The document has a formal, academic tone and includes details about the newsletter's editors and publication information.
This image shows a page from a newsletter issued by The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research. The letterhead includes the foundation's name as well as a small shield-shaped emblem with the Harvard motto "VERITAS." The newsletter is titled "Freedom to Write: Here and in the Soviet Union" and is dated October 1, 1960.
The first few paragraphs discuss a graduate named "Professor Scott" and his contributions to Harvard Law School. The text also references a Dean Briggs and includes reflective anecdotes about studying under their leadership. Additional context includes references to Harvard traditions and comedic observations about life at the university.
The document appears to be a formal publication aimed at Harvard-related individuals, providing scholarly and institutional updates, anecdotes, and reflections. It is printed in a traditional style on letter stationery.
This is an image of an open brown folder containing a printed document titled "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER." The document has a red and black header with a coat of arms logo and the names "GORDON HIGGINS, Executive Director" and "KATHARINE COPELAND, Editor" listed. The location is "LITTLE HALL CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS," and the contact numbers are provided on the top right.
The newsletter is dated "October 1, 1960," and features an article titled "FREEDOM TO WRITE; HERE AND IN THE SOVIET UNION." The article appears to mention several individuals including a "Mr. Carrington, President Pusey, Dean Griswold, Ambassador Aldrich," etc. It seems to be an account or speech, possibly addressing issues related to academic freedom or writing freedoms, comparing situations in different geopolitical contexts indicated by the title referencing both "Here" and "the Soviet Union."
The text is formatted in two columns, with each paragraph indented. Due to the resolution and the angle of the photograph, the full text isn't easily readable, but a few words and phrases can be made out, indicating a personal narrative or anecdote, referencing personal experiences, law school, and possibly literature or academic life.
The image shows a page from a printed newsletter titled "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER." The document is dated October 1, 1960, and features an article titled "FREEDOM TO WRITE; HERE AND IN THE SOVIET UNION." The article is prepared from an address by Edward A. Weeks, S.B. '22, Editor of "Atlantic Monthly" and member of the Harvard Foundation Council, delivered at the Harvard Foundation Law School Luncheon on June 15, 1960.
The newsletter is issued by The Harvard Foundation, with Gordon Huggins listed as Executive Director and Katharine Copeland as Editor. The location noted is Little Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.
The text of the article begins with a formal address to Mr. Carrington, President Pusey, Dean Griswold, Ambassador Aldrich, and other attendees. It discusses issues related to Professor Scott and various anecdotes involving Harvard faculty and experiences. The article also reflects on the legacy of Dean Briggs and includes a humorous story about an interaction with a policeman on Fifth Avenue.
The page appears to be part of a larger bound volume, with some aging visible on the edges of the paper, suggesting its historical nature.