Word: collectionitis
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Yesterday afternoon there began in the University Museum a public exhibition of birds that is sure to attract much attention and considerable favorable comment. It is a collection of some 250 specimens collected and mounted by Mr. W. E. D. Scott. The birds were arranged in 50 neat cases about...
The collection appeals to the veriest ignoramus as well as to the genuine scientist. It is a remarkably artistic bit of work and displays fine workmanship.
"It is proposed to make a general collection of clothing on Wednesday, June 12th, in order to give students an opportunity to dispose of such extra clothing as they may have, before leaving Cambridge for the vacation.
In the general clearing out which always comes before vacation, students should be able to set aside a good deal of clothing for contribution to the collection by the Student Volunteer Committee. This form of charity is one which, in a large college like Harvard, can be made particularly effective...
The only other articles, aside from the usual departments, are "Savage's Portrait of Washington," by Justin Winsor '53; "Where Harvard students Come From," by J. H. Beale, Jr., '82; and a valuable collection of documents on the football question by Professor A. B. Hart.