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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or an album, containing two newspaper clippings.

1. Top Clipping:

   • Title: Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University
   • Content: Announcement of two free public lectures (illustrated) by Dr. Herbert Kuehn of Cologne.
     • "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations," scheduled for Thursday, October 4 at 5 PM.
     • "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons," scheduled for Friday, October 5 at 5 PM.
   • The lectures are under the auspices of the Department of English, The Germanic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art.

2. Bottom Clipping:

   • Title: Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis
   • Content: Discusses the mural painted by Lewis W. Rubenstein '38 in Harvard's Germanic Museum, depicting the destruction of the goat. The mural is interpreted as a symbolic attack on the Nazi regime.
     • The mural includes symbols such as a swastika, a goat, and a gas-masked soldier spraying poison gas.
     • The article mentions that the mural is a continuation of Rubenstein's previous work, which also carried anti-Nazi themes.
     • The mural is described as an "unmistakable attack on the Nazi regime" and is noted for its powerful and unequivocal symbols.

The page also includes a handwritten note at the top center, dated "Harvard, Oct. 14, 1935," and a partially visible note on the left margin that reads "So long, Franz - vorgelegen, gestern..."

The clippings are pasted onto a page of a book or album, with the edges of the clippings showing signs of aging.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping and a piece of correspondence from Harvard University, specifically related to academic events and a historical mural.

1. Top Section (Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University Notice):

   • The upper part of the image features a notice from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, announcing two free public lectures by Dr. Herbert Kuehn of Cologne.
     • The first lecture is titled "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations" and is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
     • The second lecture is titled "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons" and is scheduled for Friday, October 16, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
   • These lectures are organized under the auspices of the Department of English, the Germanic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art.

2. Bottom Section (Newspaper Clipping):

   • Below the notice, there is a clipping from a newspaper dated October 14, 1936, titled "Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis."
     • The article discusses the mural by Lewis W. Rubenstein, which is described as a symbolic attack on the Nazi regime.
     • The first mural, as mentioned, depicts anti-Nazi symbols like a blazing flame-thrower and gas-masked soldiers, which are symbolic of the resistance against the Nazi movement.
     • The second mural, which is the focus of the article, shows a battle between the forces of religion and the forces of destruction, including the destruction of the gods, implying an anti-fascist message.
     • The text also mentions the thematic link between the two murals, emphasizing the anti-Nazi and anti-fascist themes.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the bottom left of the page, dated October 14, 1936, with the name "Harold" partially visible.

The image shows an open book or scrapbook with two pieces of paper pasted on one of its pages. The page on the left is blank, while the page on the right contains two pasted items:

1. The top item is a typed announcement for two free public lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, by Dr. Herbert Kuhn of Cologne. The lectures are titled:

   • "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations," scheduled for Thursday, October 15, at 4:30 P.M.
   • "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons," scheduled for Friday, October 16, at 4:30 P.M.

   The announcement notes that the lectures are under the auspices of the Department of English, the Germanic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art.

2. The bottom item is a newspaper clipping with the headline: "Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis." The article discusses the symbolic elements of the mural by Lewis W. Rubenstein, which is displayed in the entrance foyer of Harvard's Germanic Museum. The mural is said to depict forces of reaction and obscurantism against the church, with a central figure, St. Michael, symbolizing resistance to the Nazi regime. The article also mentions that the first mural, which dealt with the rise of the Nazi movement, is also anti-Nazi.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note on the page that reads: "Harvard, Oct 14, 1936."

The image consists of two main parts:

1. Top Section (Announcement for Lectures):

   • This part is a notice from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
   • It advertises two free public lectures by Dr. Herbert Kühn of Cologne.
   • The lectures are:
     • "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations," scheduled for Thursday, October 15, from 4-5 P.M.
     • "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons," scheduled for Friday, October 16, from 4-5 P.M.
   • The lectures are held under the auspices of the Department of English, the Germanic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art.

2. Bottom Section (Newspaper Article):

   • This part is a newspaper clipping from January 1936, detailing a controversy involving a mural at Harvard University.
   • The headline reads: "Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis."
   • The article discusses Lewis W. Rubenstein’s second mural, which is seen as a bitter attack on Nazi ideology.
   • The mural depicts a struggle between forces of religion and destructive Nordic-type figures. Specifically, it shows a mural with a blazing flame-thrower and a group of helmeted and gas-masked soldiers spraying poison gas.
   • The imagery is interpreted as an anti-Nazi statement, with the artist symbolizing the church's resistance against the rise of the Nazi regime.
   • The mural includes various symbolic elements such as a cross, a swastika, and mythological creatures like a centaur and a dragon.
   • The first panel of the mural was criticized for its anti-Nazi symbolism, leading to further controversy with the second panel.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the bottom of the newspaper clipping, dated January 14, 1936, stating "Seen by Free - Public girls."

The image shows an open book with two pieces of paper inserted into it.

1. The first piece of paper is a notice from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It advertises two free illustrated public lectures by Dr. Herbert Kuhn of Cologne:

   • "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations," scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 4-5 P.M.
   • "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons," scheduled for Friday, October 16, 4-5 P.M.

   The lectures are sponsored by the Department of English, the Germanic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art.

2. The second piece of paper is a newspaper clipping from October 14, 1936. The headline reads, "Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis." The article describes the second mural by Lewis W. Rubenstein in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, which continues the anti-Nazi theme. It depicts an attack on those who attempt to destroy religious and cultural symbols, with a focus on the destruction of Nordic-type churches by Nazi forces. The mural includes symbolic elements such as a church being burned and soldiers in Nazi uniforms.

The book appears to be a record or scrapbook containing historical documents related to the lectures and the artwork at Harvard University during the mid-1930s.

The image shows a page from an old book or document, with two main items clipped or attached to it.

1. Top Item:

   • A handwritten or printed slip detailing two free public lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
   • The lectures are given by Dr. Herbert Kuhn of Cologne.
   • The first lecture, titled "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations," is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, from 4-5 PM.
   • The second lecture, titled "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons," is scheduled for Friday, October 16, from 4-5 PM.
   • These lectures are under the auspices of the Department of English, the Germanic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art.

2. Bottom Item:

   • A newspaper clipping from an unidentified newspaper, dated October 14, 1936.
   • The headline reads: "Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis."
   • The article discusses a mural by Lewis W. Rubenstein, which continues a symbolic attack on Nazi ideology. The mural is described as a continuation of an earlier one, depicting a battle against forces attempting to stifle religion and bring about destruction.
   • The first mural is noted for its depiction of anti-Nazi resistance, while the second mural shows a scene of a church and its supporters fighting against Nazi soldiers.
   • The article emphasizes the symbolic and mythical elements used in the murals to illustrate the struggle against Nazism.

The page also has some handwritten notes in the margin, including the date "Oct. 14, 1936" and "Harvard."

This image shows an open book with two clippings pasted onto its right page. The upper clipping is a small, neatly cut-out rectangle with typewritten text, which reads:

"FOGG ART MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY
TWO FREE PUBLIC LECTURES (Illustrated)
by
DR. HERBERT KÜHN of COLOGNE
'Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations,'
Thursday, Oct. 14, 5 P.M.
'Origins of the Anglo-Saxons,' Friday, Oct. 15, 4-5 P.M.
Under the auspices of the Department of English,
The Germanic Museum, and the FOGG Museum of Art."

The lower clipping appears to be an article from a newspaper with the headline:

"Rubenstein’s Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis"

The article discusses what is believed to be a symbolic attack on Nazis through the content of murals. The view of the text is partially obstructed by the angle of the page, but it is clear that the article was relevant enough to merit inclusion in this collection of materials, suggesting historical significance or research interest.

The page on which the clippings are pasted appears to belong to a bound volume or scrapbook. The pages are off-white and show some signs of aging around the edges. On the upper left corner of the newspaper clipping, handwritten text with a date can be observed, although not entirely legible due to the distance and angle. The book lays against a solid background that emphasizes the aged quality of the paper.

The image depicts an open scrapbook page with two items affixed to it. At the top is a typewritten document announcing two free public lectures at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by Dr. Herbert Kuehn of Cologne. The lectures are titled "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations," scheduled for Thursday, October 15, from 4-5 PM, and "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons," scheduled on Friday, October 16, from 4-5 PM. These lectures are under the auspices of the Department of English, The Ceramic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art.

Below this announcement is a newspaper clipping, the title of which reads: "Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis." The article discusses artist Lewis W. Rubenstein’s mural at Harvard, which is noted for its anti-Nazi symbolism and themes. There is handwritten text beneath the clipping that reads "Harold, Oct. 11, 1936." The scrapbook page shows signs of aging, such as slight discoloration around the edges where adhesive likely was applied.

The image shows an open book with two distinct sections visible on the left and right pages.

Left Page:

• Content: The left page contains a printed announcement or flyer from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
• Details:
  • Title: "TWO FREE PUBLIC LECTURES (Illustrated)"
  • Speaker: Dr. Herbert Kühn of Cologne
  • Lectures:
    1. "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations" — Thursday, Oct. 15, 4–5 P.M.
    2. "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons" — Friday, Oct. 16, 8–5 P.M.
  • Sponsorship: Under the auspices of the Department of English, The Germanic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art.
  • Format: The text is neatly typed and centered, with a formal and academic tone.

Right Page:

• Content: The right page features a news article or clipping with the headline: "Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis."
• Details:
  • Headline: The article discusses a mural created by the artist William Zorach Rubenstein at Harvard University.
  • Description: The mural is described as a symbolic attack on Nazi ideology. It includes elements such as:
    • Anti-Nazi Symbolism: The mural features a blazing church being attacked by gas-masked soldiers spraying poison gas.
    • Nazi Symbols: The mural includes swastikas, Nazi flags, and Nazi uniforms.
    • Anti-Nazi Imagery: The mural also shows anti-Nazi symbols, such as punished churchgoers and anti-Nazi slogans.
  • Context: The article mentions that this is the second in a series of three murals and highlights the symbolic representation of Nazi oppression and resistance.
  • Handwritten Note: There is a handwritten note at the top of the page that reads: "Harold, Oct. 14, 1936", suggesting the date the clipping was saved or annotated.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a juxtaposition of two different types of content:

1. Left Page: A formal announcement for academic lectures at Harvard University, focusing on art history and Germanic studies.
2. Right Page: A news clipping discussing a politically charged artwork created during the rise of Nazi Germany, highlighting anti-Nazi symbolism and resistance.

The combination of these two pages suggests a historical or archival context, possibly from a collection of documents or clippings related to art, academia, and political commentary during the 1930s.

The image shows a book open to a page containing a flyer. The flyer is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and it announces two free public lectures by Dr. Herbert Kuhn of Cologne. The first lecture is titled "Asiatic Influences on the Art of the Germanic Migrations" and is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, at 4-5 P.M. The second lecture is titled "Origins of the Anglo-Saxons" and is scheduled for Friday, October 16, at 4-5 P.M. The lectures are under the auspices of the Department of English, the Germanic Museum, and the Fogg Museum of Art. Below the flyer, there is a clipping from a newspaper article titled "Rubenstein's Second Harvard Mural Continues Symbolic Attack on Nazis." The article discusses the symbolism of a mural by Rubenstein at Harvard University, which depicts a battle between good and evil forces, with the Nazis represented as the evil forces. The article also mentions that the mural is based on a Norse-German myth and that it is Rubenstein's second mural at Harvard.