Two prizes in the field of History and Literature were awarded yesterday. The Barrett Wendell prize, given in memory of Professor Barrett Wendell '77, goes to D. J. Boorstin '34, while the History and Literature prize is presented to H. H. Bissell '33.
The Barrett Wendell prize is awarded annually to the Sophomore in the field who has made the most notable progress. A 12 volume early nineteenth century edition of Gibbon was given to Boorstin, a member of the CRIMSON editorial staff.
Bissell, cox of the Varsity crew received the $50 History and Literature prize as being the Junior showing the greatest promise of those concentrating in the field. The money is to be used for purchasing books connected with the field.
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