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The image is a page from a historical document, likely a newspaper or a university bulletin, detailing several announcements and appointments related to academic and administrative positions.

1. Announcement of Dean G.H. Edgell '09:

   • The document announces that Professor G.H. Edgell '09 has been chosen as the Dean of the Architectural School at Harvard University.
   • Edgell, who has been a member of the faculty since 1917, will assume his new duties in September.
   • The announcement includes a photograph of Dean Edgell and a brief biography. It mentions his academic achievements, his role as a lecturer, and his contributions to the field of architecture.

2. Lecture Announcement:

   • A lecture titled "L'Égypte et la nation en Orient" by Professor Etienne F. Gautier is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, at 8:15 PM in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Professor Gautier is a Professor of Geography at the University of Algiers and a French Exchange Professor at Harvard University.

3. Appointments:

   • The document lists several appointments made by the Board of Overseers on April 10, 1922:
     • Robert Howard Lord is appointed as Associate Professor of History.
     • William Berry is appointed as Assistant Professor of History.
     • Philip A. Munz is appointed as Assistant Professor of Fine Arts.
     • Karl Mundstock Bowman is appointed as Instructor in Psychology.
     • Edward Waldo Forbes is appointed as Lecturer on Fine Arts.
     • George Harold Edgell is appointed as Associate Professor of Fine Arts and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Chairman of the Department of Fine Arts.

4. Exhibition Notice:

   • An exhibition of Indian and Persian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum is mentioned, with a special focus on the works of the Indian painter Daulat.

5. Additional Notes:

   • There are handwritten notes and annotations on the page, possibly indicating personal reminders or additional information related to the announcements.

Overall, the document provides a snapshot of academic and administrative changes and events at Harvard University during the early 1920s.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring several articles and advertisements from the early 20th century, specifically dated around April 1922.

1. Top Left Corner: Promotional Article

   • The article titled "PROF. G. H. EDGDELL '09 IS CHOSEN DEAN OF ARCHITECTURAL SCHOOL" discusses the appointment of Professor G. H. Edgdel as the Dean of the Architectural School. It mentions that he has been promoted to an associate professorship in Fine Arts and is assuming the position of Secretary to the Committee on Choice of Electives. The article also mentions his previous roles and his teaching experience.

2. Middle Left Section: Photograph and Associated Text

   • There is a photograph of Professor G. H. Edgdel. The accompanying text elaborates on his duties and responsibilities, including teaching and administrative roles at the university.

3. Top Right Section: Advertisement for Art Exhibitions

   • A section listing various art exhibitions:
     • "Rembrandt Lent in Tour" at Cambridge, Mass.
     • "Fogg Museum" with details on the exhibitions and loans from the museum's collection.

4. Center Right: Lecture Announcement

   • An announcement for a lecture titled "L'État en la nation en Orient" by Professor Emile F. Gautier, the French Exchange Professor at Harvard University, scheduled for April 12 at 4:30 p.m.

5. Bottom Right Section: Various Announcements

   • This section lists several appointments:
     • Robert Howard, Paul Joseph Sacher, and others appointed to various academic positions starting from September 1922.
     • Specifics include roles such as Associate Professor of History, Assistant Director of the Fogg Art Museum, and Assistant Professor of Fine Arts.

6. Left Side: News and Editorial

   • Additional articles include:
     • Details about Dean G. H. Edgdel's upcoming duties and responsibilities.
     • News on the Cambridge Art Museum and its activities, including a lecture by William Reid.
     • Notices regarding meetings and appointments for different academic and administrative roles.

The newspaper page is filled with significant academic and administrative news, focusing on Harvard University's architectural and art departments.

The image shows an open book with text on both visible pages. The left page features a newspaper article titled 'PROF. G. H. EDGELL '09 IS CHOSEN DEAN OF ARCHITECTURAL SCHOOL.' The article details Professor G. H. Edgell's appointment as Dean of the School of Architecture, his background, and his roles at the university. There is also a portrait of Professor G. H. Edgell accompanying the article.

The right page contains several smaller articles and announcements, including:

1. 'Rembrandt, Lent to Fogg Museum' - detailing the loan of Rembrandt's works to the Fogg Art Museum from March 30 to April 30.
2. 'Gazette, April 25, 1922' - an announcement about a lecture by Professor Emile F. Gaultier on April 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum.
3. 'American Art News, April 8, 1922' - an article about an exhibition of Italian drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and other masters.
4. 'Appointments, April 10, 1922' - listing various academic appointments, including that of Professor G. H. Edgell as Associate Professor of Fine Arts.
5. 'Meeting of February 13, 1922' - a record of a meeting where several appointments were approved.
6. 'Memoranda, March 15, 1922' - noting the appointment of Edward W. Forbes as Lecturer on Fine Arts.

The text includes detailed descriptions of the events, appointments, and exhibitions, with specific dates and locations provided for each announcement.

The image shows a newspaper page featuring several articles related to academic appointments and events at Harvard University, particularly within the fields of architecture and fine arts. Here's a detailed summary:

Main Article (Top Left)

Title: Prof. G. H. Edgell '09 Is Chosen Dean of Architectural School

Content:

• Professor George Harold Edgell has been appointed as the new Dean of the Harvard School of Architecture, effective next September.
• He will succeed Dean Henry Langford Warren, who passed away in 1917.
• Professor Edgell has been a professor of Fine Arts since 1914 and has been serving as the acting dean since Warren's death.
• He has a distinguished academic and professional background, including studying at Harvard, the American School in Rome, and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
• Edgell is known for his work on Italian drawings and has authored "A History of Architecture."
• He was unanimously chosen by the Committee on Choice of Electives.

Announcements and Lectures (Right Column)

1. Remembrance Note (Top):

• A note to remember to vote for Wendell, specifically mentioning "Remember to vote for Wendell."

2. Lectures Announcement (Middle):

• On Wednesday, April 12, Professor Émile Gaudichet from the University of Algiers and the French Museum will deliver a lecture titled "L’Idéal et la notion en Orient" (The Ideal and Notion in the Orient) in French. This lecture is part of a series at the Fogg Art Museum.

Appointments Section (Middle Right)

• Several appointments are listed, including:
  • Karl Bowman, Assistant Professor of Psychology.
  • Robert Hale, Associate Professor of History of Fine Arts.
  • Edward Waldo Forbes, continued as Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Paul J. Sachs, continued as Associate Professor of Fine Arts.
  • George Harold Edgell appointed as Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture.

Miscellaneous Notes (Bottom Left)

• Mentions of various appointments and resignations within the Harvard academic community:
  • Edward Waldo Forbes' leave.
  • George Harold Edgell's appointment as Dean.
  • Various other appointments and promotions within the faculty.

Additional Article (Middle Left)

Title: Dean G. H. Edgell '09

Content:

• Provides a brief biographical sketch of Dean Edgell, highlighting his education, career, and contributions to the field of fine arts and architecture.
• Mentions his extensive travels, teaching career, and his role as curator of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum.

This page reflects the academic and administrative transitions within Harvard University's architecture and fine arts programs during the early 20th century.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping with several articles and notices from the year 1922, specifically from April 12 and April 15 editions. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Promotion and Appointment:

   • Dean G.H. Edgell: Professor G.H. Edgell '09 has been promoted to the position of Dean of the School of Architecture at Harvard University. He was also appointed as an associate professor in the Fine Arts Department. This promotion and appointment were effective from September 1922. Edgell had previously been the secretary of the Board of Electives and was a member of the Harvard Class of 1909.

2. Lectures and Events:

   • April 12, 1922 (Wednesday):
     • A lecture titled "L'État et la nation en Orient" by Professor Emile F. Gautier, Professor of Geography at the University of Algiers and French Exchange Professor at Harvard University, took place in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 PM.

3. Exhibitions:

   • Fogg Art Museum:
     • An exhibition of drawings by Rembrandt, including works such as "The Rape of Ganymede," "The Rape of Europa," "The Descent from the Cross," and others, is displayed. The exhibit includes sketches by Rembrandt's contemporaries like Otto van Veen and other artists.

4. American Art Museum:

   • April 8, 1922:
     • A notable collection of drawings by masters of the Italian, Flemish, and Dutch schools is displayed. These include works by artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Rembrandt, among others.
   • April 15, 1922:
     • A collection of drawings by the Caracci brothers, including works by Annibale, Agostino, and Ludovico Caracci, is on display.

5. Meetings and Appointments:

   • Meetings of February 13, 1922:
     • Appointments of various professors, including Robert Howard, Paul Joseph Sachs, Karl M. Bowman, Edward Waldo Forbes, and George Howard Edgell, are noted. They were appointed as professors of history, fine arts, and architecture with specific consent dates given by the Board of Overseers.

6. Miscellaneous:

   • Cambridge Tribune:
     • An article on the opening of the Fogg Art Museum's exhibit titled "Rembrandt and His School," which includes a series of lectures by Professor Charles Theodore Yerkes.

The articles collectively highlight academic promotions, lectures, exhibitions, and appointments within the Harvard University community, particularly focusing on the fields of fine arts, architecture, and history.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from various issues of the Gazette, dated between April 1922 and March 1923. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

1. Top Left Clipping (April 1922):

   • Headline: "Prof. G. H. Edgell '09 is chosen Dean of Architectural School"
   • Details: George H. Edgell, who was previously an associate professor of fine arts and had been Dean of the School of Architecture at Harvard, was chosen as the Dean of the Architectural School. He has been a member of the faculty since 1917 and was previously the Secretary of the Committee on Choice of Electives.

2. Top Middle Clipping (April 1922):

   • Headline: "Rembrandt Lent to Tour"
   • Details: A Rembrandt drawing, part of a collection of works from the Fogg Museum, was lent to tour various institutions. The drawing is a sketch of a woman, and it was shown in a series of exhibitions from March 30 to April 17, 1922.

3. Top Right Clipping (April 1922):

   • Headline: "Lectures (in French) VII: 'L'etat et la nation en Orient.'"
   • Details: Professor Emile F. Gautier, a professor from the University of Algiers and the French Exchange Professor at Harvard, gave a lecture titled "L'etat et la nation en Orient" at the Fogg Art Museum.

4. Middle Left Clipping (April 1922):

   • Headline: "American Art Museum"
   • Details: The Fogg Museum, Harvard University, is hosting an exhibition of American art. The exhibition includes drawings by masters of the Italian, Flemish, and Dutch schools, with notable pieces such as those by Van Dyck and Rembrandt.

5. Middle Right Clipping (April 1922):

   • Headline: "Cambridge, Mass., April 12, 1922"
   • Details: A listing of various lectures and events held at Harvard University, including lectures by professors such as Charles Theodore Carrell and John Keats.

6. Bottom Left Clipping (April 1922):

   • Headline: "Appointments"
   • Details: Several appointments are announced for the academic year starting September 1922, including Robert Howard, Paul Joseph Sachs, Karl Marckwardt, and Edward Waldo Forbes, among others.

7. Bottom Right Clipping (February 1922 - March 1923):

   • Headline: "Meetings"
   • Details: Various meetings and appointments of faculty members are listed, including dates and the specific committees or boards they are part of, such as the Board of Overseers, and the Department of Fine Arts.

The clippings collectively provide a snapshot of academic life at Harvard University during this period, focusing on architectural appointments, art exhibitions, and various lectures and meetings.

The image shows an open book with yellowed pages containing various newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and printed text. The clippings and notes are glued or attached to the pages. The content mostly appears to relate to academic appointments, lectures, exhibitions, and art collections at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

Some notable headings and extracts visible on these pages include:

• "PROF. G. H. EDGELL '09 IS CHOSEN DEAN OF ARCHITECTURAL SCHOOL" with details on his promotion and responsibilities.
• Notices about an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring Rembrandt's works lent by Otto H. Kahn.
• A schedule from the "Gazette" dated Wednesday, April 12, including a lecture in French by Professor Emile F. Gautier on the topic "L'état et la nation en Orient."
• Announcements of meetings and appointments at Harvard, including the naming of various professors and uses of consent from boards.
• A clipping from the Cambridge Tribune dated April 22, 1922, mentioning a lecture on "MICHELANGELo BONARRoTi" with reproductions in color.

The handwritten annotations mark dates and occasionally add context to the clippings, often written in cursive. The overall theme is academic and cultural activities during the early 20th century, focusing on Harvard University faculty and the Fogg Art Museum's events.

This image shows a page from what appears to be an old document, most likely a newspaper or some form of announcement bulletin, with sections detailing various academic-related news items and appointments, predominantly from the year 1922. The headline at the top left announces "PROF. G. H. EDGELL '09 IS CHOSEN DEAN OF ARCHITECTURAL SCHOOL," indicating an article about the appointment of a new dean at an architectural school who graduated in 1909.

Below the headline, the article continues with details about this person's promotion and their background in fine arts and architecture. To the right, there are different sections mentioning academic lectures, faculty appointments, and followed by dates and details about the events or positions. Specifically, there are notices for lectures in French, appointments effective in February and March 1922, detailing various academic positions assigned to named individuals.

The paper appears to have yellowed with age, indicating it is a historical document. The edges look worn, and the top part is tattered, suggesting it was either well-used or not preserved in ideal conditions initially.

The image shows an open page from a historical document, likely a university or institutional record book. The left page features a formal announcement or news article about Professor G. H. Edgell, who has been chosen as the Dean of the Architectural School. The text highlights key details about Edgell, including his academic background, his promotion to Associate Professor, and his appointment as Secretary to the Committee on Choice of Electives. The article also mentions his academic achievements, such as his work in Renaissance studies and his role as a secretary to the commission on the United States National Gallery of Art.

On the right page, there is a handwritten section at the top, dated Wednesday, April 12, which appears to be a note or annotation. Below this, the page contains typed entries detailing appointments and meetings for the year 1922. These entries include names, titles, and dates, such as:

• Robert Howard Lord, Associate Professor of History, with a meeting scheduled for February 13, 1922.
• Paul Joseph Sachs, Associate Professor of Fine Arts, with a meeting scheduled for April 10, 1922.
• Edward Mentro Forbes, Lecturer on Fine Arts, with a meeting scheduled for April 13, 1922.
• George Harold Edgell, Associate Professor of Fine Arts, with a meeting scheduled for April 10, 1922.

The document also includes a handwritten note at the bottom of the right page, dated April 13, 1922, which appears to be a reminder or instruction related to an upcoming event or meeting. The overall layout suggests this is an official record or logbook used for tracking appointments, meetings, and administrative details within an academic or institutional setting. The formal tone and structured format indicate its use in an official capacity, likely within a university or similar organization.

The image is of a page from a book. The book is opened to a page that has a combination of text and images. The text is in black ink and appears to be from a newspaper or magazine. It contains articles and announcements related to art, architecture, and academic appointments. There are also images of people, buildings, and artworks. The page has a historical feel to it, with references to events and people from the early 20th century.