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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809075

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper, specifically the "Princeton Alumni Weekly" dated April 15, 1932. The page contains several articles and an image of a Korean painting from the 15th century. Here are the details of the contents:

  1. Headline and Article: "Art Lecture by Dr. Dwight W. Morrow, '95, Class of 1895"

    • Dr. C. H. Dwight, a former president of the American Association of Fine Arts, will give an illustrated lecture on the afternoon of April 16 at the Fogg Art Museum on "Twelfth Century April Sculpture."
  2. Headline and Article: "Post to be Exchange Professor at Princeton"

    • Professor Charles H. Money of the University of London has been appointed as an exchange professor at Princeton University for the first half of the next year.
    • Professor Charles Palache has been granted leave of absence to take a similar position at the University of London.
    • Professor Ellis Wolf has been appointed as an assistant professor.
    • Professor Donald H. Andrews has been promoted to assistant professor.
    • Graduate scholarships have been awarded to James A. Bonsall, John J. Osworthorne, and John A. Buckler.
  3. Image and Caption: "Korean Painting, XV Century"

    • The image shows a 15th-century Korean painting, which is a gift to the Fogg Art Museum from Dr. Dwight W. Morrow, '95. The painting is described as a "Fifteenth Century Korean Painting."
  4. Additional Text:

    • There are more articles and text on the right side of the page, but they are partially obscured and not fully legible in the image.

The page is part of a bound volume, as indicated by the binding on the left side of the image. The newspaper appears to be well-preserved, with clear text and images.

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The image displays an open, yellowed newspaper from a specific date, April 14, 1923. The left page contains several columns of text, with various headlines and articles. One notable headline near the top of the left page reads "POST TO BE EXCHANGE PROFESSOR AT PRINCETON." Another article titled "FIVE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED" is also visible. The right page features a large photograph of a Korean painting, accompanied by a caption explaining that it is a 15th-century work, a gift to the Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions that the painting was given by Dr. Denman W. Ross, an Honorary Fellow of the Museum. The overall condition of the newspaper suggests it has been well-preserved, though it shows signs of aging.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring several news articles from April 1923. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • An article titled "Carmon" reports on an upcoming lecture by Mr. C. H. Hawes, assistant director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The talk, titled "Twelfth Century Apse of the Cathedral of Palencia," is scheduled for April 11, 1923, at 3:00 PM and is open to the public.
  2. Middle Left Section:

    • A news item titled "Post to be Exchange Professor at Princeton" discusses Professor Charles R. Moore, who will be joining Princeton University as an exchange professor. The article also mentions that he will be leaving his current position at the University of Pennsylvania.
  3. Five Graduate Scholarships are Awarded:

    • Several scholarships are mentioned, awarded by a corporation to qualified graduates for the next year. These include:
      • A fellowship for a student at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, awarded to a graduate of Jacksonville, Florida.
      • A Charles Elliot Scholarship for a student from Swarthmore College, awarded to B. W. Jones.
      • A Buckeye Scholarship to E. R. Culler for Cambridge University.
      • The Charles Dexter Scholarship to Miss Anne L. Dexter, who will travel to England for a year.
      • A fellowship to G. M. O. for Cambridge, England.
  4. Middle Right Section:

    • A photograph of a corean painting from the XV century is featured, labeled "COREAN PAINTING, XV CENTURY." It is described as a gift from the Freer Art Museum to Dr. Dumon W. Burrell, who is noted as a former professor and honorary fellow of the museum.
  5. Top Right Section:

    • Another article titled "Carmon" announces an event on April 14, 1923, with a mention of a Saturday event that includes a lecture or discussion.
  6. Bottom Right Section:

    • The lower part of the page includes some additional text, likely part of a larger article or continuation of the previous entries. This section discusses a figure named Frederick F. and his activities or contributions, possibly in an educational or cultural context.

The overall theme of the page appears to focus on academic and cultural news, including lectures, scholarships, and notable art gifts.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper, specifically from the April 14, 1923, edition of the Princeton University publication "The Daily Princetonian." Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Headlines and Articles:

    • Top Left: An announcement that Mr. C. H. Hawes, assistant director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, will give an illustrated lecture on "Twelfth Century Apse Fresco from a Catalan Church" on April 17 at 8:00 p.m.
    • Center Left: A notice about Professor Charles R. Moore, who will be an exchange professor at Princeton for the next year, along with other appointments and scholarship announcements. It mentions the appointment of Professor Charles R. Moore as an exchange professor for the academic year, and highlights several graduate scholarships awarded by the Corporation.
  2. Scholarship Information:

    • Several fellowships and scholarships have been awarded for the next year by the Corporation. Notable awardees include:
      • C. M. Braxton of Jacksonville, Florida, for a fellowship in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
      • E. R. Collie of Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship.
      • Miss Anne L. Dexter for a scholarship to study English at Cambridge University.
      • G. M. Voigt for a scholarship to study at Cambridge University for the summer of 1923.
  3. Central Image:

    • An illustration titled "COREAN PAINTING, XV CENTURY" is featured, accompanied by a description stating that it is a gift from the Fogg Art Museum to Princeton University. It is described as a study series and a Hanary Fellow of the Museum.
  4. Other Notices:

    • The page also includes a small article mentioning a lecture by F. W. Robertson about the "Catalonian Frescoes," which was held at the Princeton University Chapel.

The page is a mix of academic announcements, scholarship awards, and cultural/historical illustrations, reflecting the activities and scholarly pursuits of Princeton University at the time.

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The image shows an open book or a newspaper clipping book with several articles from the April 14, 1923, issue of "The Crimson," the student newspaper of Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary of the visible content:

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Title: "Caimson, April 11, '23 Will Describe 11th Century Fresco"
    • Content: Mr. C. H. Hawes, assistant director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, will give an illustrated lecture on April 11 at 4:30 p.m. about the "Twelfth Century Fresco from a Catalan Church." The talk will be open to the public.
  2. Middle Left Article:

    • Title: "POST TO BE EXCHANGE PROFESSOR AT PRINCETON"
    • Content: Professor Morey of Princeton will come to Harvard to teach for a year. Five Graduate Scholarships are awarded to qualified students.
  3. Middle Left Article:

    • Title: "Five Graduate Scholarships Awarded"
    • Content: Scholarships are awarded to several students, including:
      • Charles R. Morey (Princeton)
      • Charles Eliot Norton (Harvard)
      • Several others from various universities, including Princeton, Yale, and Harvard, for studies in art and archaeology.
  4. Middle Right Image:

    • Title: "KOREAN PAINTING, XV CENTURY"
    • Content: A gift from the Fogg Art Museum to Dr. Dorman W. Winans, who is a Fellow of the Museum. This is a 15th-century Korean painting.
  5. Middle Right Article:

    • Title: "SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1923"
    • Content: This section contains a brief mention of an article about the Korean painting, noting that it was a gift from the Fogg Art Museum.
  6. Bottom Left Article:

    • Title: Not fully visible but includes the continuation of the scholarship announcements.
    • Content: The article continues to list additional scholarships and fellowships, including names and institutions.
  7. Bottom Right Article:

    • Title: "BELGIAN EXHIBITION"
    • Content: This article is about a Belgian exhibition featuring various works, including paintings by artists like James Ensor. It mentions the significance of the exhibition and the artists involved, with some details on the history and context of the works being exhibited.

The articles are from a historical source and provide insights into academic and cultural events from 1923, particularly focusing on Harvard University and related institutions.

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The image shows an old newspaper page dated Saturday, April 14, 1953. Here are the key articles and sections visible:

  1. Main Article - Museum Opening:

    • Title: "Gardner Museum Will Describe 15th Century Process"
    • The article discusses an upcoming illustrated lecture at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The lecture, given by Mr. G.H. Edgell, will detail the process of creating a "Twelfth-Century Apseial Fresco from a Catalan Church." The new gallery at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where this fresco is displayed, is set to open to the public.
  2. Post Exchange:

    • Title: "Professor at Princeton"
    • Content: Charles Rufus Morey, a professor at Princeton University, has been named the Consultant in Fine Arts for the Library of Congress. The article also mentions other appointments.
  3. Scholarships and Academic News:

    • Title: "Five Graduate Scholarships"
    • This section details plans by the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club to offer five graduate scholarships to enable students to study in Italy. Professor Charles R. Morey of Princeton will head the program.
    • It mentions the establishment of a new graduate scholarship for art history students at the University of Florida and lists several recent awardees of various scholarships and fellowships, such as:
      • Robert L. Herbert, awarded the Sachs fellowship.
      • Peter H. Selz, who received a Fulbright grant to study in Paris.
      • Colin Eisler, awarded a fellowship from the Graduate School of Education at Harvard.
      • Several other scholars mentioned for their academic achievements and awards.
  4. Artwork Image:

    • A large image of a "Korean Painting, XV Century" depicting a detailed and intricate piece of art is shown.
  5. Additional Article:

    • Title: "Cleveland Museum Acquires..."
    • This part of the page discusses the acquisition of a significant piece of art by the Cleveland Museum. Dr. W. Milliken, the Director of the Study Series and Home Extension at the museum, has been named Honorary Fellow.

Overall, the newspaper page focuses on significant events and appointments in the world of fine arts and academia in 1953.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with several clippings and a photograph pasted onto it. The clippings are mostly newspaper articles and announcements with text, dated around April 1923.

On the left side, there is a clipping about an illustrated lecture by Mr. C. H. Hawes, assistant director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, on a "Twelfth Century Apisdal Fresco from a Catalonian Church," scheduled for April 11, 1923.

Below it is another newspaper clipping titled "Post To Be Exchange Professor At Princeton," dated April 13, 1923. It discusses the appointment of Professor Morey of Princeton to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and other academic appointments and scholarships.

In the center right of the page, there is a black-and-white image of a painting titled "Corean Painting, XV Century," credited as a gift to the Fogg Art Museum from Dr. Denman W. Ross. The painting depicts a figure in traditional attire, holding a branch, and is framed with a decorative border.

Handwritten notes and dates, such as "Transcript April '23" and "Crimson," are visible on the page, indicating the date and possible source of the clippings. The overall appearance suggests a historical or academic collection of art and cultural notes from the early 20th century.

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The image displays a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. The page is slightly yellowed, which suggests it is quite old. There appears to be a main article titled "POST TO BE EXCHANGE PROFESSOR AT PRINCETON," dating from April 14, 1923. Also visible is a smaller article on the left with a date mentioned as "April 11, '23," and on the right, there is a caption "COREAN PAINTING, XV CENTURY" describing an adjacent image of an artwork. This label indicates the artwork is a 15th-century Korean painting, and it was a gift to the Fogg Art Museum from Dr. Denman W. Ross, indicating a sense of historical or academic value associated with the item.

Various other smaller texts and dates can be seen, indicating that the page is likely part of a broader collection of articles and notes, perhaps gathered by an individual with an interest in academia or cultural events of that era. The state of the page suggests careful use and preservation, perhaps for personal reference or research.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with newspaper clippings. On the left page, there is a clipping from a newspaper announcing a lecture by Mr. C. H. Haines, assistant director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, about twelfth-century Apostolic paintings and a Calvinistic Church fresco. The lecture is scheduled for 4:00 PM at the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum. There is a second newspaper clipping below it titled "POST TO BE EXCHANGE PROFESSOR AT PRINCETON," dated April 14, 1922.

On the right page, there is a clipping featuring a reproduction of a Korean painting from the fifteenth century. The caption states: "A gift to the Fogg Art Museum from Dr. Denman W. Ross, Keeper of the Study Series, and Honorary Fellow of the Museum." The clipping is dated Saturday, April 14, 1923. Handwritten notes are seen at the top of the pages, indicating dates or additional information about the clippings. The scrapbook appears to be used to archive notable events and articles related to art and academic appointments.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a historical or archival document, showcasing two facing pages. The left page is titled "Will Describe 19th Century Fresco" and appears to be a news clipping or announcement from April 11, 1923, detailing an upcoming lecture by Mr. C. H. Haven, Assistant Director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The text mentions a lecture on a fresco installed in the Lecture Room of the Art Museum, describing it as "Twelfth Century Apidal Fresco from a Catalan Church." The announcement also notes that the lecture will be given by Mr. Haven, who is an associate director of the museum, and that the fresco will be open to the public.

The right page features a similar layout, with a headline that reads "POST TO BE EXCHANGE PROFESSOR AT PRINCETON." This page, dated Saturday, April 14, 1923, discusses the appointment of Professor Will Cumon as a visiting professor at Princeton University, replacing Professor Charles R. Post for the second half of the academic year. The text also mentions graduate scholarships awarded by the Harvard-Princeton Art Club Corporation, detailing the recipients and their qualifications. Additionally, the right page includes a smaller illustration or reproduction of a "Korean Painting, XV Century," attributed to Dr. Denman Ross, Keeper of Museums at the Fogg Art Museum and Honorary Fellow of the Museum.

The book itself has aged pages with visible wear, including discoloration and slight creasing. The pages are bound in a maroon or dark red cover, suggesting it may be part of an archive or collection of historical documents. The layout, typography, and content indicate that this is a preserved set of newspaper clippings or official announcements from the early 20th century, offering insights into academic exchanges, museum activities, and cultural events of the time.