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Harvard's Bicentennial Banner Brought Out for National Celebration

• Main Content: This article discusses the 1836 Harvard flag (Quincy Seal), which was once displayed in 1836 and again in 1936. The flag is described as a "legal" legacy and should not be opened until the bicentennial celebration of Harvard University in 1936.
• Historical Context: The flag was found by Elizabeth Lambert and Karin Vander. It was knotted into place on ropes threaded through holes in a 3-story coffin inscribed with "Centennial 1836."
• People Involved: James B. Conant, President of Harvard University, and other notable figures such as Robert Sherton, Marjorie B. Cohn, and Harry Holder are mentioned in relation to the flag's history and display.
• Description of the Banner: The banner is about fifteen feet high and twenty feet wide, too wide to be completely unfurled in the exhibition space. The design was adopted from a bookplate engraved for the College Library by Nathaniel Hurd.

Graduate Students Awarded Museum Work Internships by NEA

• Main Content: This article discusses the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) internships awarded to three Fogg Museum graduate students. The internships provide practical experience in curatorial research, cataloging, and technical analysis.
• Interns and Their Work: The interns are selected by the Fine Arts Department faculty and the Fogg Museum staff. They work in various museums and contribute to the museum's collections.
  • Anna Gronauer: Specialist in Byzantine art, working with the Fogg's Kevorkian Collection of Greek and Roman coins.
  • Ms. Gronauer: Concentrating on Greek bronze fragments.
  • Widayati Rosnijadi: Specialist in Japanese Buddhist bronze sculpture, working with the analytical laboratories of the Fogg and the Museum of Fine Arts.
  • David Rabin: Specialist in contemporary art, cataloging the Busch-Reisinger Museum's drawings.

Bauhaus Graphics at the Busch-Reisinger

• Main Content: This article discusses a set of five portfolios of graphics by artists working under the direction of Lyonel Feininger at the Bauhaus. The works were given to the museum by Mrs. Walter Gropius and have never been displayed before.

Additional Information

• Photographs: The page includes a photograph of the flag being unfurled by Elizabeth Lambert and Karin Vander, and a woodcut illustration of the 1836 banner reproduced in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, 1936.
• Layout: The page is neatly organized with text and images, providing a clear and informative presentation of the articles.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine featuring articles related to Harvard University and art exhibitions. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Main Article: Harvard's Bicentennial Banner Brought Out for National Celebration

   • The article discusses the 1836 Harvard flag, known as the Quincy Seal, which was displayed in 1886 and 1956. It was stored in a box and should not be opened until 2036 by authority of the President of Harvard University.
   • The box containing the flag was found by Elizabeth Wood, project director of the exhibit, in the Fogg Art Museum. The box is described as having a legend from 1836 that discouraged opening it.
   • The flag was designed by Josiah Quincy and incorporated into the Harvard seal for the first time in 1643. The banner was repaired in the Fogg's Conservation Department.
   • The flag, approximately fifteen feet tall and twenty feet wide, was in poor condition, with the paint chipped and brittle. It was restored by applying a mending technique.
   • The banner was reinstalled in Harvard Hall and will be displayed until 2036.

2. Image and Caption:

   • An image of the 1836 banner is shown, along with a woodcut of the banner as it appeared in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin in 1936.

3. Second Article: Graduate Students Awarded Museum Work Internships by NEA

   • This article highlights three graduate students who have been awarded National Endowment for the Arts internships at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The internships, granted through the Museum Training Program, offer practical experience in various aspects of museum work, including curatorial research, cataloguing, and technical analysis.
   • The students selected are:
     • Widiyati Roesijadi from the Fine Arts Department of the University of Indonesia, focusing on the Kevorkian Collection of Early Christian and Byzantine art.
     • David Rubin, a specialist in contemporary art, working on cataloguing the Fogg's collection of twentieth-century art.
     • Yoshiko Kawamura, who will assist with the upcoming Jacques Villon exhibition.

4. Third Article: Bauhaus Graphics at the Busch-Reisinger

   • The article mentions an upcoming exhibition titled "Neue Europäische Graphik" (New European Graphics), featuring Bauhaus graphics by artists working under Lyonel Feininger in 1921. The works were recently donated to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and have never been displayed before.

The page also includes several photographs, one of which shows a flag-raising ceremony at Harvard Hall, and a few images of the restoration process of the banner.

The image is a page from a magazine or newspaper that appears to focus on Harvard University's bicentennial celebration and related activities. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Harvard’s Bicentennial Banner:

   • The top left section discusses the history of the 1836 Harvard Flag (Quincy Seal). It notes that the flag was displayed in 1886 and 1956 and should not be opened until 2036 by Harvard's President. The box containing the flag was found by Elizabeth Conant in September 1956.

2. Exhibition on the Bicentennial Banner:

   • The middle section describes the exhibition titled "The Flag from the Past to the Present at the Harvard Bicentennial." The banner, which is about fifteen feet high and twenty feet wide, was designed by Widener and is currently in Harvard Alumni Bulletin 1936. It is a reproduction of the original 1836 banner.

3. Old Wooden Flag:

   • A photograph of the old wooden flag is shown, with a note that it was raised at Harvard Hall by Associate Conservator Marjorie B. Conant and her staff in September 1956.

4. Graduate Students Awarded Museum Work Internships:

   • The right section highlights the second year of awards given to three graduate students through the Museum Training Program by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The students, named Widyarati Roesijadi, David Rubin, and another unnamed individual, are involved in various museum projects including curatorial research, cataloguing, technical analysis, and administrative tasks.

5. Bauhaus Graphics:

   • At the bottom, there is a brief mention of a set of five portfolios of graphics by artists working under the direction of Lyonel Feininger at the Bauhaus in 1921, which will be displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Art Gallery. These works were donated by Mrs. Walter Gropius and have never been shown before.

The text and images together illustrate a combination of historical preservation efforts, educational initiatives, and the cultural significance of the Harvard University bicentennial.

The document presents a detailed account of the Harvard 1836 bicentennial banner, its history, and its condition. The banner, measuring 15 feet high and 20 feet wide, was last displayed in 1956 and is currently stored in the Widener Library. It features the Harvard seal with the motto 'Veritas' and the colors crimson and blue, the latter of which was not officially adopted until later. The banner is in delicate condition, with some areas being fragile. It is stored on a roll, which may cause further damage, and is kept in a box marked not to be opened until 2036. The document also mentions an exhibit at the Harvard Library showcasing the banner and other items, and a planned re-installation of the banner in the fall. Additionally, it includes a news clipping about the banner's history and condition, and an announcement about graduate students receiving National Endowment for the Arts internships at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image contains two main articles from a publication related to Harvard University, along with a photograph and an illustration.

Left Article: "Harvard’s Bicentennial Banner Brought Out for National Celebration"

Summary:
This article discusses the historical Harvard flag, known as the "Quincy flag," which dates back to 1836. The flag was displayed once in 1886, once flown in 1936, and was recently opened in 2066. It was last shown publicly at the sesquicentennial celebration of Harvard University in 1936.

Details:

• The flag was found in a dusty, seven-foot wooden coffin-like box in the Fogg Conservation Department.
• The box had a note from 1975 by James B. Conant, then President of Harvard, and Marijae B. Cohn, detailing the flag's historical significance.
• The flag was originally used in the bicentennial celebration in 1836.
• It measures approximately 15 feet high and 10 feet wide, and was unrolled and displayed from a balcony in Harvard Hall.
• The article mentions that the flag is in relatively good condition, with some paint loss and discoloration.
• The flag's design, featuring the old semi-circular Harvard shield, was adopted from a bookplate engraved by Paul Revere.

Illustration:
An old photograph depicts flag-raisers at Harvard Hall, associated with the article.

Right Article: "Graduate Students Awarded Museum Work Internships by NEA"

Summary:
This article highlights that five graduate students have received internships funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) at the Museum Training Program of the Fogg Art Museum.

Details:

• The internships are designed to provide practical experience in various museum practices, including curatorial research, cataloging, and technical analysis.
• The projects and students involved include:
  1. Athina Depounti: Focuses on the Fogg's collection of Attic Department fragments and bronzes.
  2. Widayati Roesjadi: Works on Indonesian textiles.
  3. James Robinson: Studies Chinese and Japanese Buddhist sculpture.
  4. David Rubin: Catalogs the Fogg’s collection of bronzes, particularly focusing on an eighth-century bronze statue from Yakushi-ji in Nara.
  5. Unnamed Student: Conducts a technical study of the Fogg’s collection of Jacques Villon’s prints and associated materials.

Bottom Section: "Bauhaus Graphics at the Busch-Reisinger"

Summary:
This section announces a new exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, showcasing a collection of Bauhaus graphic art.

Details:

• The exhibit features portfolios of graphic art by artists who worked under Lyonel Feininger at the Bauhaus in 1921.
• The works were donated by Mrs. Walter Gropius and have not been displayed before.

Photograph:

The photograph shows individuals raising the historic Harvard bicentennial flag. The caption notes the event took place at Harvard Hall.

The image is a page from a publication, likely a magazine or newspaper, detailing two main articles related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

Article 1: Harvard's Bicentennial Banner

Title: "HARVARD'S BICENTENNIAL BANNER BROUGHT OUT FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATION"

• Content:
  • The article discusses the 1836 Harvard banner, which was originally displayed in 1836 and again in 1936 for the bicentennial celebration.
  • The banner was kept in a box and was to be opened only on special occasions, such as the 200th anniversary in 2036, by the President of Harvard University.
  • The box containing the banner was found by Elizabeth Wood, project director of the exhibition.
  • The banner was designed by Nathaniel Rogers, a student, and is in excellent condition.
  • The design was adopted from a bookplate engraved by Nathaniel Rogers, featuring the Harvard seal and the motto "Veritas."
  • The banner was displayed in the Fogg Art Museum, and the article mentions a flag-raising ceremony at Harvard Hall with Associate Conservator Marjorie B. Cohn and President James B. Conant.

Article 2: Graduate Students Awarded Museum Work Internships by NEA

Title: "GRADUATE STUDENTS AWARDED MUSEUM WORK INTERNSHIPS BY NEA"

• Content:
  • Three graduate students were awarded National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) internships at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The awards are part of the Museum Training Program of the NEA, providing practical experience in curatorial research, cataloguing, and technical analysis.
  • The interns are:
    • Elizabeth Wood: Focuses on the Harvard University bicentennial banner and other projects related to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Widayati Roesijadi: Conducts research on Oriental art history, focusing on Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Buddhist bronze sculptures.
    • David Rubin: Plans to continue cataloguing the Fogg's collection of twentieth-century graphics.

Additional Section: Bauhaus Graphics at the Busch-Reisinger

Title: "BAUHAUS GRAPHICS AT THE BUSCH-REISINGER"

• Content:
  • The article mentions an exhibition of Bauhaus graphics, specifically "Neue Europäische Graphik," which was a set of prints by artists working under Lyonel Feininger at the Bauhaus in 1921.
  • These works were given to the Busch-Reisinger Museum by Mrs. Walter Gropius and have not been displayed before.

The page also includes images:

• A photo of the Harvard seal and the 1836 banner.
• A flag-raising ceremony at Harvard Hall.
• An image of the Fogg Art Museum's banner installation.

The page is dated September 22, 1956.

This image appears to be a scanned page from a publication, possibly a newsletter or magazine, on which the main topic covered is related to Harvard University. The page includes several text articles, with the left column featuring a story titled "HARVARD'S BICENTENNIAL BANNER BROUGHT OUT FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATION." The article discusses a wooden box containing a Harvard flag dating back to 1836 that was unveiled under specific presidential authority. A small photo captioned "An old woodcut of 1836 banner reproduced in Harvard Alumni Bulletin, 1936." complements the article.

The lower-left photograph shows two individuals hanging a banner or flag in a room. The caption under this photo reads: "Flag-raising at [in] Harvard Hall: Associate Conservator Marjorie Cohn and Apprentices Elizabeth Hummel and Karl von Rydingsvard lift up the edges to make the 1836 banner flap its place. Flag unfurled into place on John Freccero's elevated platform, is secured through holes in Storrs' ceiling." This caption indicates that the image captures a moment during the process of putting up the historic flag.

The right column of the page continues with another article titled "GRADUATE STUDENTS AWARDED MUSEUM WORK INTERNSHIPS BY NEA," which speaks about graduate students receiving awards from the National Endowment for the Arts for museum internships. In the lower right corner, there's a note about "BAUHAUS GRAPHICS AT THE BUSCH-REISINGER," announcing an exhibition of Bauhaus graphics.

The layout, typography, and style suggest that this page could be from an educational institution's publication, perhaps covering events, announcements, and historical reflections related to Harvard University. The page number at the top right indicates it is page 5 of this publication.

The image shows a page from a publication with two main articles and various visual elements.

The left article is titled "HARVARD'S BICENTENNIAL BANNER BROUGHT OUT FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATION." It discusses the 1836 Harvard flag, known as the Quincy Seal, which was displayed in 1886 and 1936 and is not to be opened until 2036 except by authorized persons. It describes the flag as being about fifteen feet high and twenty feet wide, and it was repaired and installed in the Harvard Hall Bicentennial exhibit. The article references people involved in discovering and preserving the banner, such as Harley Holden and Marjorie B. Cohn, and mentions the flag's design origins and colors. There is a small image of a woodcut showing the flag flying over a pavilion labeled "Old woodcut of 1836 banner reproduced in Harvard Alumni Bulletin, 1936." Below the text, there is an image of a circular emblem with Latin text and three people raising a flag, captioned, "Flag-raising at (in) Harvard Hall: Associate Conservator Marjorie Cohn (L) and apprentices Elizabeth Lunning and Katrina Vandertip tack the edges to make the 1836 banner fit in space. Flag was hoisted into place on ropes threaded through holes in 3-story ceiling." The photo is credited to Michael Nedeiweski.

The right article is titled "GRADUATE STUDENTS AWARDED MUSEUM WORK INTERNSHIPS BY NEA." It discusses three Fogg graduate students who received National Endowment for the Arts Internships for museum work, supervised by the Fine Arts Department faculty and the Fogg director. The internships provide practical experience in curatorial research, cataloguing, technical analysis, and administrative training. It names the interns and describes their research and plans, mentioning Anna Gonosova (specializing in Byzantine art and textiles), Widayati Roesijadi (specializing in Oriental art history and sculpture), and David Rubin (specializing in contemporary art and cataloguing).

At the bottom right corner, there is a small boxed section titled "BAUHAUS GRAPHICS AT THE BUSCH-REISINGER" discussing an exhibition of Neue Europaische Graphik, a set of five portfolios by artists under Lyonel Feininger at the Bauhaus in 1921, on view at the Busch-Reisinger museum from mid-July through August, with works given by Mrs. Walter Gropius.

The page number "5" is printed in the upper right corner.

The image shows a page from a publication, likely a newsletter or magazine, featuring an article titled "Harvard’s Bicentennial Banner Brought Out for National Celebration." The page is numbered 5 and appears to be part of a larger document, as indicated by the visible page numbers and text on the left margin.

Content Overview:

Left Column:

• Headline: "HARVARD’S BICENTENNIAL BANNER BROUGHT OUT FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATION."
• Subheading: "THIS BOX CONTAINS THE 1836 HARVARD BICENTENNIAL BANNER. ONCE DISPLAYED IN 1856, ONCE FLOWN AND ONCE DISPLAYED IN 1936... IT SHOULD NOT BE OPENED UNTIL 2056, AND THEN ONLY BY AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY."
• Date: September 22, 1956.
• Byline: James B. Conant, President of Harvard University.

The text describes a historical artifact—a wooden box containing a banner from Harvard’s bicentennial celebration in 1836. The box is noted to be opened only by the President of Harvard University in the year 2056. The article details the banner's history, including its design, materials, and significance. It also mentions that the banner was part of a special exhibit at Harvard Hall during the bicentennial celebrations.

Right Column:

• Headline: "GRADUATE STUDENTS AWARDED MUSEUM WORK INTERNSHIPS BY NEA."
• Content: This section discusses graduate students who were awarded internships by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) at the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights the program’s structure, which involves training students in museum practice, curatorial research, cataloging, and technical analysis. The article also mentions specific interns and their research projects, such as:
  • Anna Gonosov: Studying the Byzantine collection, focusing on the Kevorkian Collection of Early Christian and Byzantine Art.
  • David Rubin: Specializing in contemporary art, with plans to continue cataloging the Fogg’s collection of 20th-century art.

Visual Elements:

• Top Image: A small photograph of the Harvard bicentennial banner, showing its design and structure. The banner is described as a wooden flag with a crimson and gold color scheme, measuring fifteen feet high and twenty feet wide.
• Bottom Image: A photograph of two individuals examining the banner in a museum setting. The individuals appear to be museum staff or curators, with one holding a small object, possibly a tool or part of the banner. The setting includes museum lighting and display elements.
• Caption Below the Bottom Image: "Flag-raising at (in) Harvard Hall: Associate Conservator Marjorie Cohn (l) and apprentice David Elliot examine the 1836 banner to tack the edges to make it (2) apparent lift in space. Flag was hoisted into place on ropes threaded through holes in 3-story ceiling."

Additional Text:

• Bottom Right Corner: A note about an exhibition titled "BAUHAUS GRAPHIC AT THE PORTO-REISIGNING", mentioning an exhibition of graphic works by artists working under the direction of Lyonel Feininger at the Bauhaus in 1921. The exhibition was organized by Mrs. Walter Gropius and had never been displayed before.

Layout and Design:

• The page features a clean, structured layout typical of academic or museum publications.
• The text is organized into two columns, with clear headings and subheadings.
• Visual elements (photographs and captions) are integrated seamlessly into the text, enhancing the narrative.

Overall Impression:

The page combines historical narrative, institutional updates, and visual documentation to provide readers with insights into both the preservation of a significant historical artifact (the Harvard bicentennial banner) and the educational programs at the Fogg Art Museum, including graduate internships funded by the NEA. The inclusion of photographs adds a visual dimension to the story, making the content more engaging and informative.

The image shows an open book with two pages displaying text and images. The left page has a heading "HARVARD'S BICENTENNIAL BANNER BROUGHT OUT FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATION" and an image of a dusty wooden box with a flag inside. The text describes the history of the Harvard flag, which was first flown in 1886 and has been displayed in various locations over the years. The right page has a heading "GRADUATE STUDENTS AWARDED MUSEUM WORK INTERNSHIPS BY NEA" and an image of a flag on a pole. The text describes the National Endowment for the Arts' internships program, which provides practical experience in museum work for graduate students. The internships are designed to reflect each student's special interests and contribute to their development while giving them the widest possible experience throughout the Fogg. The image also shows a caption "Page 5" at the top right corner of the page.