Harvard History
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
A Forgotten Harvard Anthem
Published the year the Titanic sank, “Harvard’s Best” is a quizzical ode to the University.
A long run in The Nutcracker, and the Blackout of '65
Nutcracker notes, and a memorable blackout
Brief life of Harvard astronomer William Cranch Bond, by Alan Hirshfeld
Brief life of Harvard's first astronomer: 1789-1859
Headlines from Harvard history, September-October 1910-1995
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Harvard's WHRB's unusual and ingenious mix of classical, jazz, country, and rock
For 75 years, WHRB has moved beyond the “warhorses.”
How Jim Connor got to Harvard, and Isadore Zarakov’s home run
How Jim Connor got to Harvard, and Isadore Zarakov’s home run
Headlines from Harvard history, July-August 1930-1970
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
A Harvard Club mystery solved, a student artist’s epiphany
A Harvard Club discovery, a College artist’s epiphany
Daguerreotypes and Harvard class albums on display at Pusey Library
Harvard class albums from the early days of photography, on exhibit at Pusey Library
Goalpost antics, Harvard vinegar, and the flip-flop menace
Goalpost antics, Harvard vinegar, and the flip-flop menace
Headlines from Harvard history, May-June 1925-1995
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine