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Believing that Harvard could achieve unity in social life as well as in athletic endeavor, Major Henry L. Higginson, donor of Soldier's Field, granted a $150,000 financial bedrock for a building where "pride of wealth, pride of poverty, and pride of class would find no place." Choosing a site proved the initial trial to Harvard democracy; Gold Coasters pressured for a Massachusetts Avenue site, while Yard dwellers suggested a lot near Memorial Hall. In a gesture of compromise, the building was erected on Quincy Street, a four-minute walk for both rich and poor. The Harvard Union...
Since Major Higginson intended the Union, like all democratic institutions, to be self-supporting, its overseers rapidly constructed a system of officer elections and dues to sustain the clubhouse. The Harvard Union offered speakers, pre-game rallies, post-game dances, debates, discussions--to its members. The restaurant and snack bar were open all week long, ladies were permitted on weekends, and professors--either guests or members--were welcome anytime. Since Cam- bridge was a no-license city, students had to go either to a final club or to Boston for beer and other "exhilating beverages." For returning alumni, the Union...
Frank B. Freidel, Jr., professor of History, will give both History 61a and 61b next year. Since 1922 Merk had given the first part of the course, "The Growth of the American Nation." He shared the course for many years with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Francis Lee Higginson Profesor of History, emeritus...
...House was opened in 1931, with Kenneth B. Murdock '16, Francis Lee Higginson Professor of English Literature, as Master. Hoadley succeeded him as Master in 1941. Murdock will be unable to attend the celebration, since he is at present on a leave of absence in Switzerland...
About $160,000 will be required to finance the five-year project, according to Arthur M. Schlesinger, Francis Lee Higginson Professor of History, Emeritus, chairman of the Advisory Board of the Women's Archives...