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The image depicts a page from an index or scrapbook titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK," specifically Volume I covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is numbered 6 at the bottom. The content lists various topics and events related to the Fogg Art Museum, including exhibitions, museum reports, publications, and other notable items or people associated with the museum during the given time period.

The text is organized in a chronological and alphabetical manner, and the entries include details such as dates, titles, and names of individuals or events. Some of the entries reference exhibitions (e.g., "Ruskin Exhibition," "Spanish Paintings"), museum activities (e.g., "Alterations in lecture room," "Closed to Public"), and contributions by individuals (e.g., Forbes, Edward W., Gentner, Philip J.).

The page appears to be part of a historical record, likely compiled for documentation or research purposes, detailing the various activities and events at the Fogg Art Museum over the specified timeframe.

This image is a page from the "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I," covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The page is titled "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)" and lists various exhibitions, events, and references related to the Fogg Art Museum during this time frame.

The content includes:

• Exhibitions of works by artists such as Ruskin, Turner, and others, along with their dates.
• Events such as "Students' Work" exhibitions and "Spanish Paintings."
• References to the Fogg Art Museum, including general newspaper references, alterations in the lecture room, and improvements.
• Specific mentions of the Fogg Family Association, Fogg Museum Catalogue, and Fogg Museum Report.
• Lectures and addresses by individuals such as Edward W. Forbes and Philip J. Gentner.
• Other notable entries include "Harvard Extension Courses," "Kraemer Collection: Sale," and various gifts and acquisitions.

The page is numbered "7" in the top right corner and "6" at the bottom center. The text is printed in a typewriter-style font on an aged, yellowed paper.

This image displays page 7 of a typed document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I", covering the period 1900 – OCTOBER 1, 1920.

The page is formatted as an index or catalog, listing various exhibitions, reports, events, and personnel activities associated with the Fogg Art Museum during that timeframe. The section visible begins with “EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)”, suggesting it is a continuation from a previous page.

Key Content:

The entries are organized alphabetically and chronologically, with each item followed by the month and year of occurrence. Notable entries include:

• Exhibitions:

  • Ruskin (memory of Charles Eliot Norton), December, 1909
  • Spanish Paintings, January, 1916
  • Turner: March, 1913; April, 1913
  • Ypres: Pencil drawings of Ypres (2), December, 1914
  • Fenway Court, March, 1920

• Museum Operations & Reports:

  • Fogg Art Museum (general newspaper references to)
  • Alter Exhibition Rooms: November, 1920
  • Closed to Public—March, 1917
  • Reopening of Gallery—May, 1920
  • Fogg Museum Catalogue: December, 1919; January, 1920; May, 1920; August, 1920; April, 1921
  • Fogg Museum Report: with detailed date ranges from 1899–1900 through October, 1921

• Personnel and Related Activities:

  • Forbes, Edward W.: Address at Union, January, 1915; Letter to Crimson, February, 1912; Recent Gifts to Fogg Museum, January, 1917; June, 1920
  • Gentner, Philip J.: Errors of Berenson, December, 1916
  • Gillieron, E.: Cretan Reproductions, November, 1915
  • Goldman Pictures: April, 1916; May, 1916; March, 1917
  • Harvard Extension Courses: February, 1918
  • Ivins, William M., Jr.: November, 1916
  • Kraemer Collection: Sale, April, 1918

Physical Appearance:

• The document is typewritten on plain, off-white or cream-colored paper.
• It has three hole-punch marks along the left margin, indicating it was part of a bound volume or folder.
• The page number “7” is handwritten or stamped in the top right corner.
• The bottom center of the page is labeled “-6-”, which likely refers to the scrapbook page number or an internal folio reference.

Context:

This appears to be an archival index used to catalog the contents or activities documented within a specific volume of the Fogg Art Museum’s historical scrapbook, serving as a research or administrative tool to locate information by topic and date.

In summary, the image is a historical index page from the Fogg Art Museum archives, detailing exhibitions, administrative activities, and personnel events between 1900 and 1920, organized for reference.

The image appears to be a page from an index or catalog of a museum's scrapbook, specifically the Fogg Art Museum scrapbook. The page is titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920" and contains a list of exhibitions and events that took place at the museum during that time period.

The list includes the names of the exhibitions, along with the dates they were held. Some of the exhibitions mentioned are "Ruskin (memory of Charles Eliot Norton), December, 1909," "Ruskin Exhibition, Catalog of: February, 1910," "Ruskin Centenary: February, 1919," "Spanish Paintings: January, 1916," and "Students' Work: Free hand drawing--May, 1915; June, June, 1915; June, 1918."

The list also includes other events and activities, such as lectures, alterations in lecture rooms, changes in public access, and improvements to the museum. The page appears to be a comprehensive record of the museum's activities during the early 20th century.

The image shows a page from an index to a scrap book, specifically Volume I, covering the period from 1900 to October 1, 1920. The scrap book is titled "FoGG Art Museum Scrap Book." The page is numbered 7 and contains a list of various exhibitions and events that took place during the specified timeframe.

The list includes exhibitions, catalogs, and other related events, such as:

• Ruskin (memory of Charles Eliot Norton), December, 1909
• Ruskin Exhibition, Catalog of: February, 1910
• Ruskin Centenary: February, 1919
• Spanish Paintings: January, 1916
• Students' Work: June, 1920; June, 1919; June, 1913
• Students' Work: Free hand drawing—May, 1915; June, 1915; June, 1918
• Turner: March, 1913; April, 1913
• Turner and Contemporarys, Watercolors: February, 1916
• Tyres: Pencil drawings of Tyres (2), December, 1914
• Fenway Court: March, 1920
• A Word on the Fine Arts Department: May, 1911
• Fogg Art Museum (general newspaper references to)
• Altar Exhibition Room: November, 1920
• Changes in lecture room: November, 1912
• Closed to Public—March, 1912; March, 1917
• Improvements—October, 1912; December, 1913; January, 1914; February, 1914; June, 1914; February, 1915
• Monetary Gift—February, 1919
• Plans—November, 1919
• Reopening of Gallery—May, 1920
• Suggestions for improvement in report—February, 1912
• Fogg Family Association: May, 1910
• Fogg Museum Catalogue: December, 1919; January, 1920; May, 1920; August, 1920; April, 1921
• Fogg Museum Report: 1899–1900; 1908–1909—May, 1910; 1909–1910—March, 1911; 1910–1911—February, 1912; 1911–1912—March, 1913; 1912–1913—May, 1914; May, 1918; June, 1919; October, 1921
• Forbes, Edward W.
• Address at Union, January, 1915
• Lecture, January, 1916
• Letter to Crimson, February, 1912
• Published Articles, October, 1913
• Published Gifts to Fogg Museum, 1913, 1917; June, 1920
• Recent of—September, 1914
• Return of—January, December, 1916
• Gentner, Philip J.: Errors of Berenson, December, 1916
• Gillieron, E.: Cretan Reproductions, November, 1915
• Goldman Pictures: April, 1914; May, 1916; March, 1917
• Greek Head: March, 1920
• Harvard Extension Courses: February, 1918
• Ivins, William M., Jr.: November, 1915
• Kraemer Collection: Sale, April, 1913

The page provides a comprehensive overview of the various exhibitions, events, and related activities that took place at the Fogg Art Museum during the specified timeframe. The list is organized chronologically, with the year and month of each event or exhibition clearly indicated.

The image shows a page from the Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, dated October 1, 1920. The page is titled "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)" and lists various entries related to exhibitions, events, and activities at the Fogg Art Museum from the years 1900 to 1920.

Key Details:

1. Title and Context:

   • The document is an index or catalog, likely used to organize and reference materials related to the Fogg Art Museum's activities.
   • It is part of a scrapbook, suggesting it contains compiled information from various sources, such as newspaper clippings, exhibition catalogs, and reports.

2. Content:

   • The entries are organized alphabetically by topic or subject, with dates provided for each event or reference.
   • The topics include:
     • Exhibitions:
       • Ruskin (memory of Charles Eliot Norton), December 1909
       • Ruskin Exhibition, Catalog of: February 1910
       • Ruskin Centenary: February 1919
       • Spanish Paintings: January 1916
       • Students' Work: June 1920; June 1919; June 1913
       • Turner: March 1913; April 1913
       • Turner and Contemporaries, Watercolors: February 1916
       • Ypres: Pencil drawings of Ypres (2), December 1914
     • Fogg Art Museum Activities:
       • Fenway Court: March 1920
       • A Word on the Fine Arts Department: May 1911
       • Alterations in Lecture room: November 1920
       • Changes in Public-March: March 1917
       • Closed to Public-March: March 1917
       • Improvements-October: December 1913; January 1914; February 1914; June 1914
       • Monetary Gift: February 1915
       • Plans-November: 1919
       • Reopening of Gallery-May: May 1920
       • Suggestions for improvement in report-February: 1912
     • Fogg Family Association:
       • Fogg Museum Catalogue: December 1919; January 1920; May 1920; August 1920; April 1921
     • Fogg Museum Report:
       • 1899-1900; 1908-1909; May 1910; 1909-1910; March 1911; 1910-1911; February 1913; May 1911-1912; March 1913; 1912-1913; May 1914; May 1918; June 1919; October 1921
     • Forbes:
       • Address at Union: January 1915
       • Lecture: January 1916
       • Letter to Crimson: February 1912
       • Published Articles: October 1913
       • Recent Gifts to Fogg Museum: January 1917; June 1920
       • Return of: September 1914
     • Gentner, Philip J.:
       • Errors of Berenson: December 1916
     • Gillion, E. Cretan Reproductions: November 1915
     • Goldman Pictures: April 1916; May 1916; March 1917
     • Greek Head: March 1920
     • Harvard Extension Courses: February 1918
     • Ivins, William M., Jr.: November 1915
     • Kremer Collection: Sale, April 1913

3. Formatting:

   • The entries are listed in a structured, bullet-point-like format.
   • Each entry includes the topic or event followed by the date(s) when it occurred or was referenced.

4. Page Number:

   • The page is labeled as -6-, indicating it is part of a larger document or scrapbook.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a detailed reference tool, cataloging significant events, exhibitions, and activities at the Fogg Art Museum over two decades. It reflects the museum's efforts to document and organize its history, likely for archival or research purposes. The inclusion of various topics, from exhibitions to administrative changes, highlights the comprehensive nature of the scrapbook.

The image shows a typewritten document titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." It appears to be an index or table of contents listing various exhibitions and events related to the Fogg Art Museum during the specified time frame. The document is a continuation, as indicated by the word "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)" at the beginning.

The entries are organized mainly by topic or person, with dates indicating when the events or exhibitions took place or were referenced. Some notable entries include:

• "Ruskin (memory of Charles Eliot Norton), December, 1909"
• Several entries related to Ruskin exhibitions and centenary events from 1910 to 1919.
• Various "Students' Work" exhibitions in the 1910s.
• "Turner" exhibitions in 1913, including a mention of "Turner and Contemporaries, Watercolors: February, 1916."
• References to Fenway Court in March 1920 and various departmental notes from the Fogg Art Museum between 1910 and 1921, including exhibit room notes, alterations, improvements, and monetary gifts.
• Mentions of the Fogg Family Association in May 1910.
• Fogg Museum Catalogue and Report entries spanning from 1899 to 1921.
• Several entries related to Edward W. Forbes, including addresses, lectures, letters, articles, gifts, and returns.
• Other individual references to people such as Philip J. Gentner and E. j. Gillieron, as well as events like the Kraemer Collection sale in April 1913.

Each entry is followed by a date or range of dates and sometimes additional details like "Errors of Berenson," "Cretan Reproductions," or "Harvard Extension Courses." The page number at the bottom center is "-6-," and the number "7" is handwritten in the top right corner. The document is punched on the left edge, presumably for insertion into a binder.

This image shows a page from an index document titled "Index to Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, 1900 -- October 1, 1920." The page is numbered "6" at the bottom and pertains to a continuation of entries pertaining to exhibitions, activities, and other related historical records of the Fogg Art Museum during this time.

The text is typed in a clean, organized manner with headings and chronologically listed entries. Some examples of entries include:

• "Ruskin (memory of Charles Eliot Norton), December, 1909"
• "Spanish Paintings: January, 1916"
• "Turner: March, 1913; April, 1913"
• "Fenway Court: March, 1920"
• "Harvard Extension Courses: February, 1918."

The document provides a detailed historical record with specific mentions of dates, events, exhibitions, reports, and individuals associated with the museum. It is likely used as an archival reference for cataloging museum activities and history. The edge of the page shows small punched holes meant for binding the document. The paper appears to have a subtle yellowish tone, indicative of age.

A single cream-colored typed page from a scrapbook. It looks like an index page from the Fogg Art Museum Scrap Book, Volume I, covering 1900 to October 1, 1920. The header reads "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK / VOLUME I / 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920" and there is a section titled "EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)". The body is a long list of exhibitions, notes, and dates (e.g., references to Ruskin, Spanish Paintings, Turner, Fenway Court, gift plans, gallery openings, etc.), arranged in a typewritten, old-fashioned style with many dates like 1909, 1910, 1919, 1916, 1917, etc. The page is bound with holes on the left edge and has a page number "-6-" at the bottom center. There appears to be a small handwritten mark in the top-right corner.

The image shows a typed document, which appears to be a page from an index or catalog, titled "INDEX TO FOGG ART MUSEUM SCRAP BOOK VOLUME I 1900 -- OCTOBER 1, 1920." The page number at the top right is "7," and the visible text lists various exhibitions, events, and articles related to the Fogg Art Museum within a specified time range. The list is organized alphabetically and the entries often include dates next to the descriptions.

The categories and some of the entries under 'EXHIBITIONS (CONTINUED)' include:

• Ruskin (memory of Charles Eliot Norton), December, 1909
• Ruskin Exhibition, Catalog of; February, 1910
• Russian Exhibition; February, 1916
• Spanish Paintings; January, 1919

This is followed by entries about students' work, lectures, and other museum-related information such as closures, improvements, and plans. The entries conclude with mentions of several individuals, likely connected to either donations, collections, or events at the museum, such as Edward W. Forbes, Philip C. Garrett, and William M. Ivins. The text is typewritten, clear, and legible against the off-white background of the paper. There is a tinge of aging on the edges, indicating that the document is from an older archive. The bottom of the image is labeled "-6-" which may indicate the previous page number or section in the document.