Original 1936 Harvard Tercentenary scrapbook page containing:

• (3) original snapshot photographs from the Harvard Tercentenary Celebration (September 1936). These show decorated ceremonial structures, seating areas, and preparations in Harvard Yard for the university’s 300th anniversary events.

• (1) original 1936 Harvard University letter, on official Tercentenary letterhead and signed by Aldrich Durant, Business Manager.

This letter expresses appreciation to the recipient for assistance with Tercentenary operations.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CONDITION & MOUNTING

• All items are still attached to the original scrapbook page, exactly as found.

• The photographs are mounted in period corner tabs and can likely be removed if desired.

• The Harvard letter is glued down along part of the back edge and cannot be safely removed without risk of damage.

It should be considered permanently mounted to the page unless professionally conserved.

This listing is for the entire scrapbook page as a single unit, with all items intact exactly as pictured.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Harvard’s 1936 Tercentenary was an event of international importance, attended by world scholars and major public figures. Original materials from the celebration are increasingly scarce. This page offers both visual documentation and university correspondence tied directly to an individual involved in the event’s operations.