Word: handbooks
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...made to J. B. Martin to aid in defraying the cost of printing "Allan Ramsay, a Study of His Life and Works". Milman Parry, instructor in Greek and Latin and tutor in the Division of Ancient Languages, was awarded a grant to aid him in preparing for publication, "A Handbook of Homeric Style; with Preparatory Studies...
Collection of material for a handbook on dental histology to be published soon is going forward rapidly at the new Research Department of the Harvard Dental School. It will embody much of the work done by the department since its creation last year...
Alter Ego. Rule No. 1 of the practical handbook of How to Become President says: Acquire a wise, devoted friend who will work and speak for you as you would for yourself. Obviously, the aspirant cannot go about telling people he wants to be President. He must have an alter ego without egotism. This friend and spokesman should have political wisdom, like Mr. Smith's Judge Olvany and Mr. Wilson's Col. House. He should not be chosen carelessly, as Charles Curtis chose loud Matthew Quay Glaser (1928), nor should he have an excess of zeal...
Social, service among the poorer districts and boys' clubs, cast off clothing drives and loan libraries, and the Freshman handbook comprise some of the better known functions of Brooks House. Somewhat less recognized by the University at large are the facilities offered for the meeting of foreign students and the furtherance of various schemes for international good will. There is a definite benefit to be gained from such cosmopolitan gatherings in the stimulating exchange of diverse ideas and the contact with the widely varying traits of character and view points of the different nations. The provision made by the International...
Approximately 1000 textbooks have been lent to students for the nominal sum of ten cents per book per year. The Library Committee of the Association has also subscribed to a number of periodicals and magazines which will be placed in the Shepard Room at Brooks House. The Handbook Committee supervised the publication and distribution of about 2500 copies of the Harvard Handbook. This booklet was given to all Freshmen and graduate students coming to Harvard for the first time. The Law School Committee loaned approximately 300 case books to law students for $.25 a year per book. The Graduate Schools...