Harvard History & Traditions
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
Wadsworth House Nears 300
The building is a microcosm of Harvard’s history—and the history of the United States.
by Primus VI
Football: The Tapestry
David C.K. McClelland’s famous Lampoon cover
Harvard’s G.O.A.T.
Remembering Charlie Brickley at the Crimson’s football sesquicentennial
Yesterday’s News
Courses in swimming pool management and table-waiting—with an eye toward summer employment
“The Promise of This New Presidency”
Harvard officially installs Claudine Gay, its thirtieth leader.
A “Romper Room” Diploma
President Claudine Gay’s first semester-opening Morning Prayers
Reading the Tea Leaves
The messages and meanings of Harvard’s presidential installations
Yesterday’s News
A coin toss forecasts a surprising football score.
A “Scholar’s Scholar”
A profile of Harvard’s thirtieth president
Getting Close, in Selma
Acting at a moment of conscience
Arthur Augustus Johnson
Brief life of a Black baseball impresario: 1890-1951