The following lists of courses available to Radcliffe women for the academic years running from 1920/21 through 1924/25 differ from earlier postings at Economics in the Rear-view Mirror in two respects: (i) I did not find course enrollment numbers in the annual Radcliffe presidential reports for these years, and (ii) I list both the courses offered to the Radcliffe women together with those graduate economics courses that “competent students in Radcliffe College” were allowed to attend. There is a self-own in these double daggers (‡), because one might just conclude that some incompetent (ahem, male) Harvard students had been allowed to attend the courses. Not all Harvard economics graduate courses were open to Radcliffe students.
The annual Radcliffe course catalogues have been corrected according to information provided in the Report of the President of Radcliffe College. Those courses listed in the catalogue that were not offered in a given year without being officially announced as [“bracketed”] have been crossed out below. There were actually very few such corrections needed.
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Here are seven previous installments in the series “Economics course offerings at Radcliffe College”:
Pre-Radcliffe economics course offerings and Radcliffe courses for 1893-94, 1894-1900, 1900-1905, 1905-1910, 1910-1915, 1915-20.
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The courses marked with a double dagger (‡) are Graduate courses in Harvard University which are open to competent students in Radcliffe College. No student will be admitted to any one of these courses unless she can satisfy the instructor that she is entirely qualified to do the work of the course.
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1920-21
ECONOMICS
Primarily for Undergraduates
Economics A. Principles of Economics
Tu., Th., Sat., at 9. Asst. Professor Burbank.
Course A cannot be taken by Freshmen without the consent of the instructor.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
The Courses for Undergraduates and Graduates, unless otherwise stated, are open only to students who have passed in Course A. Economics 1a, 1b, 2a and 2b may be taken, with the consent of the instructor, by students who take Course A at the same time. Economics 8 is open to Juniors and Seniors of good standing who are taking Course A. Other courses in the group can be taken at the same time with Economics A only by special vote of the Department.
Economics 1a 1hf. Accounting
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2.30. Mr. Shaulis.
Economics 1b 2hf. Statistics
Half-course (second half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 9. Asst. Professor J. S. Davis.
Laboratory work I the solution of problems and preparation of charts and diagrams will be required.
Economics 2a 1hf. European Industry and Commerce in the Nineteenth Century
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10. Dr. E. E. Lincoln.
Economics 2b 2hf. Economic History of the United States
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10. Dr. E. E. Lincoln.
Economics 6a 1hf. Trade-Unionism and Allied Problems
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 10. Mr. ____.
Economics 8. Principles of Sociology
Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Professor Carver.
Economics 10 1hf. Economic Thought and Institutions
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., (and at the pleasure of the instructor) Th., at 2.30. Dr. A. E. Monroe.
Primarily for Graduates
ECONOMIC THEORY AND METHOD
‡Economics 11. Economic Theory
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2.30. Professor Taussig.
‡Economics 14. History and Literature of Economics to the year 1848
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 11. Professor Bullock.
APPLIED ECONOMICS
‡Economics 31. Public Finance
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 10. Professor Bullock.
‡Economics 32 2hf. Economics of Agriculture
With special reference to American conditions. Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 12. Professor Carver.
‡Economics 33 1hf. International Trade and Tariff Problems
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., at 2.30. Professor Taussig.
‡Economics 34. Problems of Labor
Tu., Th., at 1.30. Professor Ripley.
‡Economics 35a 1hf. Business Corporations
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Asst. Professor J. S. Davis.
‡Economics 35b 2hf. Business Combinations
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Asst. Professor J. S. Davis.
STATISTICS
‡Economics 41. Statistical Theory and Analysis
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 9. Professor Day.
‡Economics 42a 1hf. Statistical Tabulation
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 1.30. Professor Day.
‡Economics 42b 2hf. Statistical Graphics
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 1.30. Professor Day.
Course of Research in Economics for Graduates
Graduate students pursuing research may register in the following course, which has the same status as any of the other graduate courses in Economics. Such research will be under the direction of members of the Department, and may lie within any of the fields recognized as appropriate for candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy:—
‡Economics 20. Economic Research
Professors Taussig, Carver, Ripley, Bullock, Young, Persons, Day, Sprague, and Cole.
Source: Catalogue of Radcliffe College, 1920-1921, pp. 56-58 with corrections from Report of the President of Radcliffe College, 1920-1921, p. 23.
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1921-22
ECONOMICS
Primarily for Undergraduates
Economics A. Principles of Economics
Tu., Th., Sat., at 9. Professor Day and Mr. Meriam.
Course A cannot be taken by Freshmen without the consent of the instructor.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
The Courses for Undergraduates and Graduates, unless otherwise stated, are open only to students who have passed in Course A. Economics 1a, 1b, 2a and 2b may be taken, with the consent of the instructor, by students who take Course A at the same time. Economics 8 is open to Juniors and Seniors of good standing who are taking Course A. Other courses in the group can be taken at the same time with Economics A only by special vote of the Department.
Economics 1a 1hf. Statistics
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 1.30. Mr. Berridge.
Economics 1b 2hf. Accounting
Half-course (second half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2.30. Professor Cole.
Economics 2a 1hf. European Industry and Commerce in the Nineteenth Century
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10.Dr. Lincoln.
Omitted in 1921-22.
Economics 2b 2hf. Economic History of the United States
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10. Dr. Lincoln.
Omitted in 1921-22.
Economics 6. Labor Problems
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 9. Mr. Meriam.
Economics 8. Principles of Sociology
Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Professor Carver.
Economics 10 1hf. Economic Thought and Institutions
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., (and at the pleasure of the instructor) Th., at 2.30. Dr. A. E. Monroe.
Course 10 is open to undergraduates who have passed in Economics A and are concentrating in the Division of History, Government, and Economics; and to others with the consent of the instructor.
Primarily for Graduates
ECONOMIC THEORY AND METHOD
‡Economics 11. Economic Theory
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2.30. Professors Taussig and Young.
‡Economics 14. History and Literature of Economics to the year 1848
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 11. Professor Bullock.
APPLIED ECONOMICS
‡Economics 31. Public Finance
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 10. Professor Bullock.
‡Economics 32 2hf. Economics of Agriculture
With special reference to American conditions. Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 12. Professor Carver.
‡Economics 34. Problems of Labor
Tu., Th., at 1.30, or by arrangement. Professor Ripley.
‡Economics 35a 1hf. Business Corporations
Half-course ( first half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Asst. Professor J. S. Davis.
‡Economics 35b 2hf.Business Combinations
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Asst. Professor J. S. Davis.
STATISTICS
‡Economics 41. Statistical Theory and Analysis
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 9. Professor Day.
‡Economics 43a 1hf.Statistical Graphics
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 3.30. Professor Day.
Course of Research in Economics for Graduates
Graduate students pursuing research may register in the following course, which has the same status as any of the other graduate courses in Economics. Such research will be under the direction of members of the Department, and may lie within any of the fields recognized as appropriate for candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy:—
‡Economics 20. Economic Research
Professors Taussig, Carver, Ripley, Bullock, Young, Persons, Day.
Source: Catalogue of Radcliffe College, 1921-1922, pp. 60-62 with corrections from Report of the President of Radcliffe College 1921-1922, p. 57.
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1922-23
ECONOMICS
Primarily for Undergraduates
Economics A. Principles of Economics
Tu., Th., Sat., at 9. Mr. Meriam.
Course A cannot be taken by Freshmen without the consent of the instructor.
Economics B 1hf. Economic Thought and Institutions
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., (and at the pleasure of the instructor) Th., at 2.30. Dr. A. E. Monroe.
Given in alternate years. To be omitted in 1923-24.
Course B is open to undergraduates who have passed in Economics A and are concentrating in the Division of History, Government, and Economics; and to others with the consent of the instructor.
Economics C hf. Theses for Distinction
Half-course (throughout the year). Hours to be arranged. Members of the Department.
Economics C is open only to students in their last year in College who are candidates for the degree with distinction in Economics. Students wishing to enroll in the course should consult with Dr. A. E. Monroe.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
The Courses for Undergraduates and Graduates, unless otherwise stated, are open only to students who have passed in Course A. Economics 1a, 1b, 2a and 2b may be taken, with the consent of the instructor, by students who take Course A at the same time. Economics 8 is open to Juniors and Seniors of good standing who are taking Course A. Other courses in the group can be taken at the same time with Economics A only by special vote of the Department.
Economics 1a 1hf. Statistics
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 1.30. Professor Day.
Economics 1b 2hf. Accounting
Half-course (second half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2.30. Professor Cole.
Economics 2a 1hf. European Industry and Commerce in the Nineteenth Century
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10. Dr. A. P. Usher.
Economics 2b 2hf. Economic History of the United States
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10. Dr. A. P. Usher.
Economics 6. Labor Problems
Mon., Wed.,and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 9. Dr. Meriam.
Economics 7b 2hf. Programs of Social Reconstruction
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 9. Professor Carver.
Economics 8. Principles of Sociology
Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Professor Carver.
Primarily for Graduates
Except by special vote of the Department the courses for graduates are open to those undergraduates only who are in their last year of work and are candidates for the degree with distinction in the Division of History, Government, and Economics; but students of good standing may, in their last year of study, be admitted to Course 32, if they can show that they have special need of the subject.
ECONOMIC THEORY AND METHOD
‡Economics 11. Economic Theory
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2.30. Professor Taussig.
‡Economics 14. History and Literature of Economics to the year 1848
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 11. Professor Bullock.
‡Economics 15. Modern Schools of Economic Thought
Mon., Wed., at 3.30, and a third hour at the pleasure of the instructor. Professor Young.
APPLIED ECONOMICS
‡Economics 31. Public Finance
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 10. Professor Bullock.
‡Economics 32 2hf. Economics of Agriculture
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 12. Professor Carver.
‡Economics 33 1hf. International Trade and Tariff Problems
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., at 2.30. Professor Taussig.
‡Economics 34. Problems of Labor
Tu., Th., at 1.30, or by arrangement. Professor Ripley.
STATISTICS
‡Economics 41. Statistical Theory and Analysis
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 9. Professors Day and Young.
Course of Research in Economics for Graduates
Graduate students pursuing research may register in the following course, which has the same status as any of the other graduate courses in Economics. Such research will be under the direction of members of the Department, and may lie within any of the fields recognized as appropriate for candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy:—
‡Economics 20. Economic Research
Professors Taussig, Carver, Ripley, Bullock, Young, Persons, and Day.
Source: Catalogue of Radcliffe College, 1922-1923, pp. 60-62 with corrections from Report of the President of Radcliffe College, 1922-1923, pp. 89-90.
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1923-24
ECONOMICS
Primarily for Undergraduates
Economics A. Principles of Economics
Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Mr. Remer.
Course A cannot be taken by Freshmen without the consent of the instructor.
[Economics B 1hf. Economic Thought and Institutions]
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., (and at the pleasure of the instructor) Th., at 2. Dr. A. E. Monroe.
Given in alternate years. Omitted in 1923-24.
Course B is open to undergraduates who have passed in Economics A and are concentrating in the Division of History, Government, and Economics; and to others with the consent of the instructor.
Economics C hf. Theses for Distinction
Half-course (throughout the year). Hours to be arranged. Members of the Department.
Economics C is open only to students in their last year in College who are candidates for the degree with distinction in Economics. Students wishing to enroll in the course should consult with Dr. R. S. Meriam.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
The Courses for Undergraduates and Graduates, unless otherwise stated, are open only to students who have passed in Course A. Economics 1a, 1b, 2a and 2b may be taken, with the consent of the instructor, by students who take Course A at the same time. Economics 8 is open to Juniors and Seniors of good standing who are taking Course A. Other courses in the group can be taken at the same time with Economics A only by special vote of the Department.
Economics 1a 1hf. Statistics
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2. Mr. Blackett.
Economics 1b 1hf. Accounting
Half-course (second half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2. Mr. A. W. Hanson.
Economics 2a 1hf. European Industry and Commerce in the Nineteenth Century
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10.Asst. Professor Usher.
Economics 2b 2hf. Economic History of the United States
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10. Asst. Professor Usher.
Economics 3 1hf. Money, Banking, and Commercial Crises
Assistant Professor Williams.
Economics 4b 2hf. Economics of Corporations
Mr. A. V. Woodworth.
Economics 6. Labor Problems
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 12. Dr. Meriam.
Economics 7b 2hf. Programs of Social Reconstruction
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., Sat., at 9. Professor Carver.
Economics 8. Principles of Sociology
Tu., Th., Sat., at 10. Professor Carver.
Primarily for Graduates
Except by special vote of the Department the courses for graduates are open to those undergraduates only who are in their last year of work and are candidates for the degree with distinction in the Division of History, Government, and Economics; but students of good standing may, in their last year of study, be admitted to Course 32, if they can show that they have special need of the subject.
ECONOMIC THEORY AND METHOD
‡Economics 11. Economic Theory
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 3. Professor Taussig.
‡Economics 12a 1hf.Problems in Sociology and Social Reform
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 10. Professor Carver.
‡Economics 14. History and Literature of Economics to the year 1848
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 11. Professor Bullock.
‡Economics 15 1hf.Modern Schools of Economic Thought
Half-course (first half-year) Tu., Th., at 10, and a third hour at the pleasure of the instructor. Professor Young.
APPLIED ECONOMICS
‡Economics 31. Public Finance
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 10. Professor Bullock.
‡Economics 32 2hf.Economics of Agriculture
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., and( at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 12. Professor Carver.
[‡Economics 33 1hf.International Trade and Tariff Problems]
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., at 2.30. Professor Taussig.
Omitted in 1923-24.
‡Economics 34. Problems of Labor
Full course (first half-year) Tu., Th., 2-4, or by arrangement. Professor Ripley.
‡Economics 37 1hf.Commercial Crises
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., at 9, or by arrangement. Professor Persons.
‡Economics 38. The Principles of Money and Banking
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Friday at 4. Professor Young.
STATISTICS
‡Economics 41. Statistical Theory and Analysis
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 9. Asst. Professor Crum.
Course of Research in Economics for Graduates
Graduate students pursuing research may register in the following course, which has the same status as any of the other graduate courses in Economics. Such research will be under the direction of members of the Department, and may lie within any of the fields recognized as appropriate for candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy:—
‡Economics 20. Economic Research
Professors Taussig, Carver, Ripley, Bullock, Young, and Persons.
Source: Catalogue of Radcliffe College, 1923-1924, pp. 62-65 with corrections from Report of the President of Radcliffe College, 1923-1924, p. 34.
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1924-25
ECONOMICS
Primarily for Undergraduates
Economics A. Principles of Economics
Tu., Th., Sat., at 9. Mr. Bober.
Course A cannot be taken by Freshmen without the consent of the instructor.
Economics B 1hf. Economic Thought and Institutions
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., (and at the pleasure of the instructor) Th., at 2. Asst. Professor A. E. Monroe.
Given in alternate years.
Course B is open to undergraduates who have passed in Economics A and are concentrating in the Division of History, Government, and Economics; and to others with the consent of the instructor.
Economics C hf. Theses for Distinction
Half-course (throughout the year). Hours to be arranged. Members of the Department.
Economics C is open only to students in their last year in College who are candidates for the degree with distinction in Economics. Students wishing to enroll in the course should consult with Asst. Professor R. S. Meriam.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
The Courses for Undergraduates and Graduates, unless otherwise stated, are open only to students who have passed in Course A. Economics 1a, 1b, 2a and 2b may be taken, with the consent of the instructor, by students who take Course A at the same time. Economics 8 is open to Juniors and Seniors of good standing who are taking Course A. Other courses in the group can be taken at the same time with Economics A only by special vote of the Department.
Economics 1a 1hf. Statistics
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2. Mr. D. W. Gilbert.
Economics 1b 1hf. Accounting
Half-course (second half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2. Professor W. M. Cole.
Economics 2a 1hf. European Industry and Commerce since 1750
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10.Asst. Professor Usher.
Economics 2b 2hf. Economic History of the United States
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10. Asst. Professor Usher.
Economics 3 1hf. Money, Banking, and Commercial Crises
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 11. Assistant Professor Williams.
Economics 4b 2hf. Economics of Corporations
Half-course (second half-year). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 11. Dr. Woodworth.
Economics 6. Labor Problems
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 12. Asst. Professor Meriam.
Economics 7b 2hf. Programs of Social Reconstruction
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 9. Professor Carver.
Economics 8. Principles of Sociology
Tu., Th., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 10. Professor Carver.
Primarily for Graduates
Except by special vote of the Department the courses for graduates are open to those undergraduates only who are in their last year of work and are candidates for the degree with distinction in the Division of History, Government, and Economics; but students of good standing may, in their last year of study, be admitted to Course 32, if they can show that they have special need of the subject.
ECONOMIC THEORY AND METHOD
‡Economics 11. Economic Theory
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 2. Professor Taussig.
‡Economics 12a 1hf.Problems in Sociology and Social Reform
Half-course (first half-year). Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 10. Professor Carver.
‡Economics 14. History and Literature of Economics to the year 1848
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 11. Professor Bullock.
‡Economics 15 1hf.Modern Schools of Economic Thought
Half-course (first half-year) Tu., Th., at 10, and a third hour at the pleasure of the instructor. Professor Young.
ECONOMIC HISTORY
‡Economics 23. European and American Economic History
Wed., Fri., at 3, and a third hour at the pleasure of the instructor. Asst. Professor Usher.
With the consent of the instructor Course 23 may be taken as a half-course in either half-year.
‡Economics 24. Topics in Modern Economic History
Two consecutive evening hours a week, to be arranged. Professor Gay.
APPLIED ECONOMICS
‡Economics 31. Public Finance
Mon., Wed., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Fri., at 10. Professor Bullock.
‡Economics 32 2hf.Economics of Agriculture
Half-course (second half-year). Tu., Th., and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 12. Professor Carver.
‡Economics 33 1hf.International Trade and Tariff Problems
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., at 2. Professor Taussig.
‡Economics 34. Problems of Labor
Tu., Th., 2-4, and (at the pleasure of the instructor) Sat., at 2. Professor Ripley.
‡Economics 37 1hf.Commercial Crises
Half-course (first half-year). Tu., Th., at 9, or by arrangement. Professor Persons.
‡Economics 38. The Principles of Money and Banking
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 4. Professor Young.
‡Economics 39 2hf.International Finance
Half-course (second half-year) Tu., Th., at 3. Asst. Professor Williams.
STATISTICS
‡Economics 41 2hf.Statistical Theory and Analysis
Half-course (second half-year) Mon., Wed., Fri., at 9. Asst. Professor Crum.
Course of Research in Economics for Graduates
Graduate students pursuing research may register in the following course, which has the same status as any of the other graduate courses in Economics. Such research will be under the direction of members of the Department, and may lie within any of the fields recognized as appropriate for candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy:—
‡Economics 20. Economic Research
Professors Taussig, Carver, Ripley, Bullock, Young, and Persons.
Source: Catalogue of Radcliffe College, 1924-1925, pp. 66-68 with corrections from Report of the President of Radcliffe College 1924-1925, p. 27.
Image Source: From the cover of the Radcliffe Book of the Class of 1916.