The Harvard Gazette

Edward Jones

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Houghton Library's collection includes an early edition of the "The Star-Spangled Banner," likely printed sometime between 1816 and 1821 (photo 1). An illustration of the flag that inspired the piece was included in a packet of material printed as souvenirs for collectors (photo 2). Francis Scott Key (photo 3) as pictured in a book at Houghton.

Star-spangled beauty

Harvard scholars reflect on the bicentennial of our heartfelt, hard-to-sing national anthem

Arts|

DateSeptember 11, 2014

Sound technique

Installation of new bell at Memorial Church an impressive sight

Campus|

DateJune 19, 2014April 16, 2019

A musical gift

Memorial Church prepares for annual carol services

Arts|

DateDecember 13, 2012March 15, 2019

Members of the Memorial Church’s congregation and staff, along with members of the Harvard community, helped move the first of four deliveries of the 16-ton, new Fisk Opus 139 organ's thousands of parts.

A sound welcome

First delivery of Fisk parts arrives at the Memorial Church

Arts|

DateJune 20, 2011June 14, 2019

What a set of pipes

To fulfill the acoustic demands of the Memorial Church and Appleton Chapel, a solution is finally at hand

Arts|

DateOctober 1, 2009