Word: developers
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Confronted with an acute European monetary situation that not only threatened to develop into a period of disastrous competitive depreciation but, more seriously, held grave possibilities of international political break-down, the governments of the United States, Great Britain, and France made, on September 26, 1936, an announcement which constituted a major step toward international cooperation in monetary policy...
...obvious that no matter how good the intentions of the University may be, the House Plan can never develop into anything approaching the English colleges if prospective members do not take a genuine personal interest in making their House selection. To most Freshmen the reality of the Houses is rather vague--they are buildings somewhere outside the Yard. Occasional meals with their upperclass friends, or even in groups of their own class, would do much to break down this nebulous feeling, and aid in choosing a House sensibly. If the opportunities for inspection which the University offers...
...plays during the year. A winter and spring performance, neither of large proportions, would make an excellent House program. Those interested in acting might hold readings of plays to stimulate dramatic enthusiasm. Despite the limited size of their halls, which prohibits the inviting of other Houses, these groups may develop worthwhile competition. To do this, and to continue the experimental quality underlying all presentations, the historically-minded undergraduates might don their socks more often...
...high time for University Hall to adapt the conditions under which the contest operates to the demands of modern times. For only by making the contest a competition in writing and delivering original material can the Lee Wade and Boylston awards proceed further in their purpose to stimulate and develop the ideal of effective public speaking in the college...
...scholarships, to lead the way for colleges, whether public or private, whose standards are amorphous and whose funds for less wealthy students at a low ebb. For if future generations are to share the heritage for which Harvard stands, Harvard must point the way to others as well as develop and expand at home...