Harvard History & Traditions
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
In Sermon, Garber Urges Harvard Community to ‘Defend and Protect’ Institutions
Harvard’s president uses traditional Memorial Church address to encourage divergent views.
Author's query re expository writing at Harvard
For the period between 1979 and 1994
Headlines from Harvard history, May-June 1919-1999
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
What mortarboards hide, and news of centenarian Clarence M. Agress
On the uses of mortarboards, and a centenarian’s update
At Harvard, Howard Aiken's computing machine hums briefly back to life
At Harvard, Howard Aiken's computing machine hums briefly back to life.
At Harvard, anatomy on view, and the return of Pooh
Anatomy on view, and the return of Pooh
Headlines from Harvard history, March-April 1924-1989
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
Headlines from Harvard history, January-February 1924-1989
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Headlines from Harvard history, November-December 1913-1988
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
A petting zoo at Harvard, a true Harvard/Yale man, and "Lies You Wanted to Hear"
Petting zoo on the Plaza, a Harvard/Yale man, and a late-blooming novelist