Sanks says that he also points out Emerson Hall, which was called Barrett Hall in the film Love Story

Along with the historical trivia, guides also talk about student life and the architecture and art at Harvard.

For instance the stained glass windows in Memorial Hall, relates one guide, were designed by Sarah Witman and tinted by Tiffany's in New York.

The large statue of a dragon between Widener's Library and Boylston Hall was carved during the reign of the emperor Chia Ch'ing, who ruled China from 1796-1821. It was donated in 1936 by the Harvard Alumni of China, York says.

Sever Hall, designed by H. H. Richardson, was voted one of the 10 best works of architecture in 1885, Sanks says. He added that the varied architecture in the Yard sometimes will play a large part in the tour.

"Most tourists are Americans, typical American tourists of middle aged couples," Sanks says. He added that most foreign tourists seem to come from Australia.

"We suggest they go to other typical tourist places in Boston, such as JFK library, the freedom trail and Quincy Market," he adds.

"We came to Boston, so we thought we would come over and have a tour," says Marguerite Smith of Greeley, Col.Mrs.Seth Fisher of Villanova, Pa., agrees that Harvard is an obligatory part of a tour of Boston. Her companion, Diane Myers of Medford, N. J., adds that "Harvard is very historical."

Harvard's reputation seems to hold up well with the visitors. When asked what she has heard about Harvard at home. Denver resident Patty McCord responded, "What a fine school it is." One tourist from San Francisco who took a tour of both Harvard and MIT says she definitely thought Harvard was nicer.

Another California resident says, "People talk about it and seem to think it's a good place for their children to get into, so I guess it's a good place." Added a Texan, who asked to not be identified. "I hear they bust your built with work." He says he thinks this is a good thing.