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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809075

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This image shows an open, aged book or scrapbook with a red-brown cover, displaying a page from the Princeton University Weekly. The date at the top of the page reads Saturday, April 14, 1923.

The page is filled with typewritten news articles and a prominent black-and-white photograph. The paper is yellowed with age, and the edges of the pages are worn, indicating frequent handling. Handwritten annotations in pencil are visible at the top of the page — “Crimson April 11, ’23” and “ Transcript April 11 ’23” — suggesting this page was curated or cross-referenced with other publications.

Key content on the page includes:

  • Main headline: “POST TO BE EXCHANGE PROFESSOR AT PRINCETON” — reporting that Professor Morey of Princeton will visit Harvard, and Professor Chandler R. Post of Harvard will take leave to teach at Princeton next semester.

  • Other faculty news: Professor Charles Palache is appointed curator of the mineralogical museum; Professor Edward Burlingame ’01 is appointed assistant professor of music; and Mr. Edward Ballantine ’07 is promoted to faculty instructorship.

  • Scholarships: “FIVE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED” — listing recipients including James A. Rummill, G. M. Braxton, Charles Elliott Perkins, and E. H. Collier.

  • A large photograph on the right side, captioned:

    COREAN PAINTING, XV CENTURY
    A gift to the Fogg Art Museum from Dr. Denman W. Ross ’75, Keeper of the Study Series, and Honorary Fellow of the Museum.”

    The photograph depicts a full-length figure of a robed, crowned figure, likely a Buddhist deity or royal personage, standing with a serene expression. The figure is heavily adorned, with intricate patterns on the robe and a halo or ornate headdress.

The surrounding text on the right-hand page (partially visible) appears to continue from the previous page, with dense columns of text typical of early 20th-century periodicals.

In short, this is a historic university publication documenting academic appointments, scholarship awards, and cultural donations — most notably, a significant 15th-century Korean painting gifted to the Fogg Art Museum. The scrapbook format and handwritten notes suggest personal archival use, possibly by a faculty member, student, or staff historian.

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This image appears to be a page from a historical newspaper or document, dated April 14, 1923, as indicated in the header. The page contains a mix of text articles and a printed photograph of a Korean painting from the 15th century, which is labeled at the bottom of the page. The text articles seem to discuss academic appointments and appointments of professors, as well as scholarships awarded for the next academic year. The photo of the Korean painting is credited to the Fogg Art Museum and is described as a gift to the museum from Dr. Denman W. Ross '75, Keeper of the Study Series, and an Honorary Fellow of the Museum. The page also has a small note at the top that mentions a lecture on a 12th-century fresco scheduled for April 11, 1923. The overall tone of the page suggests an academic and cultural focus, with a particular emphasis on art and scholarly achievements.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings and a printed image. The clippings appear to be from a college or university newspaper, possibly The Harvard Crimson, as indicated by the word "Crimson" in the text. The date mentioned is Saturday, April 14, 1923.

The clippings include an announcement about a lecture on a 12th-century apsidal fresco from a Catalonian church, which is being installed in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The lecture will be given by Mr. C. H. Hawes, assistant director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Another clipping discusses the exchange of professors between Harvard and Princeton Universities. It mentions that Professor Morey of Princeton will come to Harvard, and other appointments and reappointments are also listed.

There is also information about five graduate scholarships being awarded to various students, with details about their qualifications and future studies.

On the right side of the page, there is a printed image of a Korean painting from the 15th century. The caption under the image reads: "Korean Painting, XV Century. A gift to the Fogg Art Museum from Dr. Denman W. Ross '75, Keeper of the Study Series, and Honorary Fellow of the Museum."

The scrapbook itself has a red cover and appears to be well-preserved, with some wear and tear visible on the edges of the pages.

Amazon, amazon.nova-lite-v1:0

The image shows an open book with several pages. The pages contain text and images. The text includes an announcement from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, a newspaper clipping about a talk by Mr. C. B. Hawes, and an article about a post-graduate scholarship at Princeton University. The images include a drawing of a woman in traditional Korean attire and a photograph of a painting. The book appears to be a collection of clippings and articles, possibly related to art or academia.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings. The clippings are from different newspapers, including "The Crimson" and "The Harvard Crimson," and are dated April 11, 1923, and April 14, 1923. The clippings are pasted onto the page, and some have handwritten notes and annotations. The page also includes a small illustration of a woman in traditional Korean clothing, which is labeled as "Korean Painting, XV Century." The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of news articles and illustrations related to Korean art and culture.

Amazon, us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0

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.

OpenAI, gpt-4

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.

OpenAI, gpt-4o-2024-05-13

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.

OpenAI, gpt-4o-2024-11-20

This image depicts an old scrapbook or journal with clipped newspaper articles and a photograph. The left page contains multiple articles, one discussing academic appointments and scholarships, situating them around institutions like Harvard and Princeton. The right page features a clipping with a photograph of a Korean painting from the 15th century, described as a donation to the Fogg Art Museum by Dr. Denman W. Ross. Handwritten notes are sporadically present, indicating dates such as "April '23." Surrounding pages show other scrapbook items, such as clippings and handwritten annotations. The layout has a historical and archival quality.

OpenAI, gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07

  • The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with old newspaper clippings taped or glued in.
  • The page has a yellowed, aged look with rough, torn edges and a maroon cover edge visible on the left.
  • On the left side is a vertical clipping with a bold headline: “POST TO BE EXCHANGE PROFESSOR AT PRINCETON” and smaller subheads about graduate scholarships and appointments. It reads like a university-news item from the early 20th century.
  • On the right side is a clipping headed “SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1923” with a centered image of a Korean painting (XV Century) framed within the clipping. The caption beneath identifies the work and notes it as a gift to the Fogg Art Museum (donor mentioned in the caption).
  • There are some handwritten notes in pencil on the page margins, adding to the scrapbook/archival feel.
  • Overall, the page appears to document museum-related news and art acquisitions from the 1920s.