Harvard History & Traditions
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
A Look at Harvard’s Distinctive Doctoral Regalia
On regalia, a Jack-of-all-trades retirement, and a Bok’s office bon mot.
by Primus VI
“Love Story” locale, and other passionate pursuits
Love Story locale, and other passionate pursuits
Baez, Dylan, and more vignettes from Harvard’s class of 1964
Baez, Dylan, and more vignettes from Harvard’s class of 1964
Research Query: LSD Testing in the 1950s
A researcher hopes to contact volunteer participants in “truth sera” experiments.
Headlines from Harvard history, January-February 1915-1985
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Headlines from Harvard history, November-December 1924-1989
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
"Harvard Volunteers in World War I: One Hundred Years After" appears in tribute
Harvard’s World War I participants are honored in an updated volume edited by Douglass M. Carver ’59.
A World War I Harvard aviator, plus a Game-worthy car buff and his wheels
A World War I Harvard aviator, plus a Game-worthy car buff and his wheels
Harvard remembers Peter Gomes in Memorial Minute
The late Pusey minister in Memorial Church is memorialized by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Freshman convocation for Harvard College class of 2018
Applause and advice at Harvard’s Freshman Convocation
Headlines from Harvard history, September-October 1919-2004
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine