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The image depicts a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated February 11, 1933. The page lists various academic events and lectures scheduled for the week. Here is a detailed summary:

Wednesday, February 15

• Romance Seminary: Meeting in Widener P, 3 p.m.
• Astronomical Colloquium: "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae" by Professor B. P. Gerasimovich of the University of Kharkov at 4:15 p.m. in Harvard College Observatory, Building A.
• Lectures on Great Authors: "Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand at 4:30 p.m. in Emerson D. Open to members of the University and Radcliffe College.
• Lectures on Italian Sculpture: "Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy" by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry. New Lecture Hall, 5 p.m.

Monday, February 13

• President and Fellows of Harvard College: Meeting at 50 State Street, Boston, 10:30 a.m.
• Lectures on City Planning: "Under the Auspices of the School of Landscape Architecture" by Mr. Warren H. Manning, former President of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Lecture Room, Robinson Hall, 4 p.m.
• Physical Colloquium: "Experiments and Observations Concerning the Electrical Conductivity of the Ionized Regions of the Atmosphere" by Mr. H. R. Mimno, and "The Calculation of Energy Levels in the Mechanics of the Atom" by Professor J. C. Slater. Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3, 4:15 p.m.
• Seminary in Economics: "Monopolistic Competition" by Dr. E. H. Chamberlin. Widener V, 7:45 p.m. Open to members of the Seminary and guests.
• Lecture on Landscape Architecture: "English Garden Design" by Sir Reginald Blomfield, President of the Design and Industries Association of Great Britain. Lecture Room, Old Fogg Art Museum, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21

• Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Meeting in University 5, 4 p.m.
• Lecture on Japanese Decorative Art: By Mr. Langdon Warner. Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m. Gallery talk after the lecture.

Additional Articles

• Harvard Uses Fund to Study Chinese: Announcement of a $2,000,000 gift from the Yenching University at Peking to be shared by Harvard and Yenching for the study of Chinese culture. The fund will support various academic initiatives and research projects related to Chinese studies.
• Fine Arts Exhibition: Information about an upcoming exhibition featuring works by various artists, including etchings, lithographs, and paintings. The exhibition is scheduled to open the next week.

The page also includes smaller announcements and advertisements related to academic and cultural events at Harvard University.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 1923. The page includes various events and announcements from that period.

Wednesday, February 15:

• Romance Seminary Meeting: Scheduled in Widener F at 3 p.m.
• Astronomical Colloquium: "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae" by Professor B. P. Gerasimov of the University of Kharkov.
• Lectures on Great Authors, Part II: "Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand in Emerson D at 4:30 p.m. Open to members of the University and Radcliffe College.
• Lectures on Italian Sculpture: Part VII, "Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy" by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan in Building A, 4:15 p.m. Open to members of the Seminary and guests.
• New Lecture: Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, New Lecture Hall at 8 p.m.

Fine Arts:

• Exhibitions Opening Next Week:
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Various exhibitions including paintings, watercolors, and sculptures.
  • Fogg Art Museum: Exhibitions of Italian Renaissance and modern art.
  • Harvard Art Museums: Various exhibitions including paintings, prints, and sculptures.

Harvard Uses Fund to Study Chinese:

• Harvard has been granted a $2,000 gift from Yenching University in Peking to share for joint study.
• Dean H. H. Case, a Harvard graduate, will work with Yenching University to study Chinese language and culture.

Monday, February 13:

• President and Fellows of Harvard College Meeting: At 50 State Street, Boston, 10:30 a.m.
• Lectures on City Planning: Under the auspices of the School of Landscape Architecture.
• Physical Colloquium:
  • "Experiments and Observations Concerning the Atmosphere" by Mr. H. R. Mimno.
  • "The Photolonized Regions of the Sparking Potential" by Mr. P. R. Gleason.
  • "The Calculation of Theory of Energy Level by Wave Mechanics" by Professor J. C. Slater.
• Seminar in Economics: "Monopolistic Competition" by Dr. E. H. Chamberlin in Widener F, 7:45 p.m.
• Lecture on Landscape Architecture: "Modern Garden Design" by Sir Lawrence Weaver, Director of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley.

Tuesday, February 21:

• Faculty of Arts and Sciences Meeting: Scheduled in University 5 at 4 p.m.
• Lecture on The Current Exhibition of Japanese Decorative Art: By Mr. Langdon Warner in the Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.

The page also includes a section titled "Galeite," which seems to be a listing of additional events and announcements, though the content is partially obscured or unclear. The layout of the page includes various sections dedicated to different types of events and announcements, reflecting the academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during that time.

The image is a page from the February 13, 1927, edition of the Harvard University Gazette. The page contains a variety of announcements and events.

1. Romance Seminary Meeting:

   • Meeting at Widener F, 3 p.m.

2. Astronomical Colloquium:

   • Title: "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae."
   • Presented by Professor B. P. Gerasimovic, University of Kharkov.
   • Topic: "The Interpretation of Dragon Testimony about Fireballs."
   • Presented by Dr. W. J. Fisher, Harvard College Observatory, Building A, 4:15 p.m.

3. Lectures:

   • Lectures on Great Authors, II: "Virgil."
     • Presented by Professor E. K. Rand, Emerson D, 4:30 p.m.
   • Lectures on Italian Sculpture, VII: "Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy."
     • Presented by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, New Lecture Hall, 8 p.m.

4. Fine Arts Section:

   • Announces the opening of several art exhibitions in Boston:
     • Museum of Fine Arts: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
     • Art Exhibitions at various galleries, including:
       • R. C. Vose Galleries: Paintings by Old Masters, Watercolors, Drawings, and Prints, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
       • William S. Hart Gallery: Various artworks, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
       • Other smaller galleries and museums open on different days and times.

5. Harvard Uses Fund to Study Chinese:

   • Announcement of a $2,000 Gift shared by Yenching University at Peking.
   • Two institutions (Harvard and Yenching) will collaborate on a study of Chinese language and culture.
   • Dean H. Chase, Harvard Graduate School, will be involved in this study.

6. Monday, February 13 Events:

   • President and Fellows Meeting: Meeting at 50 State Street, Boston, 10:30 a.m.
   • Lectures on City Planning: Under the auspices of the School of Landscape Architecture.
     • Mr. Warren H. Manning, former President of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Lecture Room, Robinson Hall, 4 p.m.
   • Physical Colloquium:
     • "Experiments and Observations Concerning the Ionized Regions of the Sparking Potential," Mr. H. R. Minno, 2:45 p.m.
     • "The Photographic Theory of Energy Level by Wave Mechanics," Professor J. C. Slater, Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3, 4:15 p.m.
   • Seminar in Economics:
     • "Monopolistic Competition," Dr. E. H. Chamberlin, Widener, 7:45 p.m.
   • Lecture on Landscape Architecture:
     • "Modern Garden Design," Sir Lawrence Weaver, Director of the United Kingdom Exhibit at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, Lecture Room, Old Fogg Art Museum, 8 p.m.

7. Tuesday, February 21 Event:

   • Faculty of Arts and Sciences Meeting: University, 5 p.m.
   • Lecture on Current Exhibition of Japanese Decorative Art: Mr. Langdon Warner, Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.
   • Gallery talk after the lecture.

Additionally, there is a note regarding the significance of the Harvard-Yenching fund to study Chinese, emphasizing the collaborative efforts in understanding Chinese culture and language.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated February 1927. The page includes various announcements and event listings for the week of February 15, 1927.

Here are the details:

Wednesday, February 15

• Romance Seminary: Meeting in Widener F at 3 p.m.
• Astronomical Colloquium: "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae" by Professor B. P. Gerasimov of the University of Kharkov, at the Harvard College Observatory, Building A at 4:15 p.m.
• Lectures on Great Authors II: "Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand, Emerson D, at 4:30 p.m.
• Lectures on Italian Sculpture: "Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy" by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, in the Paine Hall at 8 p.m.

Monday, February 13

• President and Fellows of Harvard College: Meeting at 50 State Street, Boston, at 10:30 a.m.
• Lectures on City Planning: "A National Plan" by Mr. Warren H. Manning, former President of the American Society of Landscape Architects, in the Lecture Room, Robinson Hall, at 4 p.m.
• Physical Colloquium: "Experiments and Observations Concerning the Ionized Regions of the Atmosphere" by Mr. H. R. Mimno, and "A Photo-Ionized Theory of the Sparking-Potential" by Mr. P. R. Gilson, in Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 5, at 4:15 p.m.
• Seminary in Economics: "Monopolistic Competition" by Dr. E. H. Chamberlin, in Widener 7, at 3:30 p.m.
• Lecture on Landscape Architecture: "Modern Garden Design" by Sir Lawrence Weaver, Director of the United Kingdom Exhibit at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, and President of the Design and Industries Association of Great Britain, in the Lecture Room, Fogg Art Museum, at 8 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21

• Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Meeting in University 5, at 4:15 p.m.
• Lecture on Japanese Decorative Art: Mr. Langdon Warner in the Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum, at 4:30 p.m.

Additionally, there is a prominent article titled "HARVARD USES FUND TO STUDY CHINESE," announcing a $2,000,000 gift to be shared by Yenching University at Peking for the study of Chinese language and civilization, with Dean H. C. Case of the Harvard Graduate School of Education commenting on the importance of the initiative. The article emphasizes the need for understanding Chinese culture and the role of Harvard and Yenching universities in facilitating this study.

The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 15, 1922. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Main Headline and Article:

Headline: "HARVARD USES FUND TO STUDY CHINESE"

• Sub-headline: "$2,000,000 Gift Will Be Shared by Yenching University and Peking"
• Sub-section: "Two Will Work Together"

Content Summary:
Harvard University announced it will use a $2,000,000 fund to foster friendly relations between the United States and China through supporting Oriental studies. This fund is notably larger than any previously allocated for this purpose.

The funds will be shared between Harvard and Yenching University in Peking. The agreement involves nine directors from each institution. Harvard's president, Charles W. Eliot, and three others from Harvard are among the directors.

The primary goal is to facilitate the study of Chinese language and civilization at Yenching University, which will be built in Peking. The collaboration will promote cultural and intellectual exchange, focusing on the importance of Chinese history and civilization.

Calendar of Events:

Wednesday, February 15:

• Romance Seminary: Meeting in Widener at 3 p.m.
• Astronomical Colloquium: "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae," by Professor B. P. Gerasimovič at the University of Kharkov. Interpretation by Dr. W. J. Fisher at Observatory, Building A, 4:15 p.m.
• Lectures on Great Authors: Lecture II on Virgil by Professor E. K. Rand in Emerson D, 4:30 p.m. Open to members of the University and Radcliffe College.
• Lectures on Italian Sculpture: Lecture VII on "Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy" by Professor Eustace R. D. Maclagan, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry. At the Fogg Art Museum, 8 p.m.

Monday, February 13:

• Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College: Meeting at 10:30 a.m. in Boston.
• Lectures on City Planning: Under the School of Landscape Architecture, "A National Plan," by Mr. Warren H. Manning, former President of the American Society of Landscape Architects, in Robinson Hall at 4 p.m.
• Physical Colloquium: "Experiments and Observations Concerning Ionized Regions of the Atmosphere" by Mr. H. R. Mimno. Followed by "A Photoelectric Theory of the Sparking Potential" by Mr. P. R. Gleason. Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3, 4:45 p.m.
• Seminary in Economics: Discussion on "Monopolistic Competition" by Dr. E. H. Chamberlin in Widener V, 7:45 p.m.
• Lecture on Landscape Architecture: "Modern Garden Design" by Sir Lawrence Weaver, Director of the Exhibitions Division at Wembley and President of the Design and Industries Association of Great Britain, in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21:

• Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Meeting at University Hall, 4 p.m.
• Lecture on Japanese Decorative Art: "The Current Exhibition of Japanese Decorative Art" by Mr. Langdon Warner at Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m., followed by a gallery talk.

Exhibitions:

• Boston Exhibitions: Open the next week at the Museum of Fine Arts and Copley Society.
• Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions: Various exhibitions including drawings by Poussin, etchings by Degas, and more.

General Notes:

• The article highlights the collaborative effort between Harvard and Chinese institutions to enhance understanding and study of Chinese culture and history.
• The calendar details various academic lectures, seminars, and meetings scheduled for the week.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated February 15, 1927. The page includes several announcements and events related to Harvard University.

Top Section:

• Romance Seminary Meeting: Scheduled for February 15 at 3 p.m. in Widener F.
• Astronomical Colloquium:
  • "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae" by Professor B. P. Gerasimovic of the University of Kharkov.
  • "The Interpretation of Dragnet Testimony about Fireballs" by Dr. W. J. Fisher, Harvard College Observatory, at 4:15 p.m. in Building A.
• Lectures on Great Authors:
  • "Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand Emerson in Emerson D at 4:30 p.m.
• Lectures on Italian Sculpture:
  • "Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy" by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, at 8 p.m. in New Lecture Hall.

Middle Section:

• Advertisements:
  • An advertisement for the Fine Arts Museum exhibitions opening next week, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and Fogg Art Museum.
  • A Harvard University announcement about a $2,000,000 gift from Yenching University at Peking to study Chinese, with Harvard and Yenching University working together on this initiative.

Bottom Section:

• Monday, February 13:

  • President and Fellows of Harvard College Meeting: Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at 50 State Street, Boston.
  • Lectures on City Planning: Various talks and seminars by Mr. Warren H. Manning and others, including a lecture on "A National Plan" at 4 p.m. in Robinson Hall.
  • Physical Colloquium: Discussions on experiments and observations concerning the atmosphere, with talks by Mr. H. R. Mimno and Professor J. C. Slater at 4:45 p.m. in Jefferson Physical Laboratory.
  • Seminary in Economics: A talk on "Monopolistic Competition" by Dr. E. H. Chamberlin at 7:45 p.m. in Widener.
  • Lecture on Landscape Architecture: "Modern Garden Design" by Sir Lawrence Weaver at 8 p.m. in the Lecture Room, Old Fogg Art Museum.

• Tuesday, February 21:

  • Faculty of Arts and Sciences Meeting: Scheduled for 4 p.m. in University Hall.
  • Lecture on Japanese Decorative Art: By Mr. Landon Warner in Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum, at 4:30 p.m.

The page also contains some additional smaller notices and advertisements related to art exhibitions and university events.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated from February 1928. The page contains various announcements and news clippings related to university events, lectures, and exhibitions.

Key details on the page include:

1. A schedule of lectures and meetings for dates from Monday, February 13 to Wednesday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 21. These include:

   • Romance Seminary meeting on Wednesday, February 15.
   • An Astronomical Colloquium titled "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae" by Professor B.P. Gerasimovich.
   • Lectures on great authors, Italian sculpture, city planning, landscape architecture, and Japanese decorative art, among others.
   • A Physical Colloquium with presentations on atmospheric electricity and photonelectric theory.
   • A Seminar in Economics discussing 'Monopolistic Competition.'

2. A clipped newspaper article dated February 14, 1928, highlighting that Harvard University is using a $2,000,000 gift from Yenching University at Peking (Beijing) to study Chinese culture. The article notes that two scholars will work together on this project.

3. Additional information from the article indicates that this was a significant step in promoting friendly relations between the United States and China, providing for study of Chinese history, culture, and Buddhist traditions at Harvard. It references endorsements from various scholars and notes that Chinese students began arriving at Harvard around this period.

Overall, the page reflects scholarly activities, academic events, and university news, emphasizing an important cultural and educational collaboration between Harvard and Chinese institutions facilitated by a generous donation.

This is an image showing a page from the Harvard University Gazette, with the date February 11, 1922 displayed at the top right corner. The document is aged, with some discoloration and slightly worn edges, which suggests that it is an authentic piece from the time period stated.

The page features various articles and announcements. A prominent headline in the middle section reads "HARVARD USES FUND TO STUDY CHINESE" with sub-headlines detailing a $2,000,000 gift to be shared with Peking University and touching on the collaborative efforts between the two schools to advance the study of Chinese language and literature.

In the top section under "Wednesday, February 15," there are listings for academic lectures and meetings on topics ranging from astronomy to literature.

Below the Chinese study article, another section is dated "Monday, February 13" and it lists meetings and lectures on topics such as landscape architecture and economics.

In the bottom section of the page, dated "Tuesday, February 21," there is an announcement for a faculty lecture on Arts and Sciences, including the name of the lecturer and the time and place of the meeting.

On the left margin of the page, there are snippets of text from other articles that are cut off, and there is a vertical fold indicating that the paper has been folded previously, which is common for newspapers. The headlines and text are in a typical newspaper style, using a combination of larger and smaller fonts to denote the importance and hierarchy of the articles.

The image is of a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated February 11, 1928. The page includes a schedule of various academic seminars and lectures taking place at Harvard University in the upcoming days.

On Wednesday, February 15, the events listed are:

• A Romance Seminar at 5 pm in Widener F.
• An Astronomical Colloquium discussing "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae" in Building A at 4:15 pm.
• Lectures on Great Authors focused on "Virgil" at 4:30 pm, open to members of the university and Radcliffe College.
• Lectures on "Italian Sculpture" at 8 pm, including discussions on "Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy,” by Eric R.D. Maclagan and Charles Eliot Norton.

The page also includes an article titled "HARVARD USES FUND TO STUDY CHINESE" about a $2,000,000 gift that will be shared by Yenching University at Peking and Harvard University. The fund aims to foster cooperation between the two institutions in Oriental studies.

On Monday, February 13, the schedule includes:

• A meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College in Boston at 10:30 am.
• Lectures on City Planning at 4 pm, including discussions on "A National Plan."
• Discussions on Physical Colloquium in the Jefferson Physical Laboratory at 4:15 pm, including various topics such as photo-ionized regions and energy levels.
• A Seminary in Economics discussing "Monopolistic Competition" at 7:45 pm.
• Lectures on Landscape Architecture at 8 pm, discussing "Modern Garden Design" and the British Empire Exhibition.

On Tuesday, February 21, the events listed are:

• A meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences in University 5 at 4 pm.
• Lectures on "The Current Exhibition of Japanese Decorative Art" in the Large Lecture Hall at Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 pm.

Additionally, there is an advertisement for Fine Arts exhibitions opening next week, specifically mentioning events in Boston.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Wednesday, February 15, 1928. The page is filled with various announcements and event listings, reflecting the academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during that time. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

1. Header:

   • The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" and the date "WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15."
   • The page is numbered "Scenette" at the top left, indicating it might be part of a special section or supplement.

2. Main Body:

   • The page is divided into several sections, each detailing different events, lectures, and announcements.

3. Left Column:

   • Romance Seminar: A meeting scheduled for Widener F. 3 P.M. on the topic "Some Problems of Planetary Nebulae" by Professor B. P. Gerasimovich of the University of Kharkov.
   • Astronomical Colloquium: A lecture titled "The Interpretation of Dranget Testimony about Fireballs" by Dr. W. J. Fisher, Harvard College Observatory, at Building A, 4:15 P.M.
   • Lectures on Great Authors: A lecture on "Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand, open to members of the University and Radcliffe College, at D. 4:30 P.M.
   • Lectures on Italian Sculpture: A lecture titled "Verrocchio and the Sculptors of North Italy" by Professor R. D. Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, scheduled for S. 7 P.M.

4. Right Column:

   • Fine Arts Transactions: A section titled "Fine Arts" with details about Boston Art Club exhibitions, including drawings, paintings, and other artworks, open daily from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. and on Sundays from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.
   • Harvard Uses Fund to Study Chinese: A prominent announcement about a $2,000,000 gift from the Harvard-Yenching Institute to support the study of Chinese at Peking University. The text highlights the significance of this funding in promoting friendly relations between the United States and China, and it mentions that the study will focus on Chinese language, history, and civilization.
   • Lectures and Seminars:
     • Lectures on City Planning: A lecture titled "A National Plan" by Mr. Warren H. Manning, former President of the American Society of Landscape Architects, at the Lecture Room, Robinson Hall, 4 P.M.
     • Physical Colloquium: Lectures on topics such as "Experiments and Observations Concerning the Ionized Regions of the Atmosphere" by Mr. H. R. Mimno and "The Electric Theory of the Spark-potential" by Mr. P. R. Gleason, among others.
     • Seminary in Economics: A seminar on "Monopolistic Competition" by Dr. E. H. Chamberlin, open to members of the Seminary and guests at Widener V, 7:45 P.M.
     • Lecture on Landscape Architecture: A lecture titled "Modern Garden Design" by Sir Lawrence Weaver, Director of the United Kingdom Design and Industries Association, at the Lecture Room, Old Fogg Art Museum, 8 P.M.

5. Additional Details:

   • The page includes a small advertisement or notice for the Fine Arts Transactions, dated San. 23, '27, indicating it is a supplement or related publication.
   • The layout is typical of a university gazette, with clear headings, times, locations, and descriptions for each event.

Visual Elements:

• The page is printed on aged paper, giving it a vintage appearance.
• The text is typewritten, with clear headings and subheadings.
• There are handwritten annotations and markings, such as "Feb. 11, 1928" at the top right corner, suggesting this is a preserved or archived copy.
• The page is part of a bound volume, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on either side.

Context:

• The Gazette serves as a central communication tool for the Harvard community, listing academic lectures, seminars, exhibitions, and other university events.
• The emphasis on Chinese studies reflects the growing interest in East Asian cultures during the early 20th century, particularly in the context of international relations and academic exchange.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of academic life at Harvard University in 1928, showcasing a rich schedule of intellectual and cultural activities.