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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809082

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The image shows an open page from what appears to be a newspaper or a university bulletin. The page contains several articles and announcements related to academic appointments, promotions, and events at a university, likely Harvard University given the context.

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Law School to Have Two New Professors:

    • The article announces that the College and Medical School have appointed two new professors.
    • Dr. John H. Musser and Dr. John H. Heller are mentioned as new additions to the University teaching staff.
    • Dr. Musser is joining from the University of Chicago, and Dr. Heller is from the University of Minnesota.
  2. Fifteen Members of Faculty Win Promotions:

    • This section lists several faculty members who have been promoted to new positions.
    • Notable promotions include Mr. John Macarthur Manross to Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Mr. John H. Musser to Assistant Professor of Physiology.
    • Additional new appointments are mentioned, including Dr. John H. Heller as Assistant Professor of Physiology and Dr. Robert P. Blake as Instructor in Spanish.
  3. Exchange Professor to Lecture at Fogg:

    • Professor Henri Hauser, a French exchange professor, is scheduled to lecture on "La portraiture du seizième siècle en France" at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The lecture is part of an exchange program and will be delivered in French.
  4. Fogg Museum Has Exhibition of Drawings by Old Masters:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is exhibiting a collection of drawings by old masters, including works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and others.
    • The exhibition features a variety of artworks, including sketches and finished drawings.
  5. Calendar Section:

    • The calendar lists various events and lectures scheduled for the upcoming days.
    • Events include a meeting of the Society of Arts and Sciences, a lecture by Professor Henri Hauser, and singing by the University Glee Club.
  6. The Boston Herald Article:

    • The article titled "Lead Us Into Chaos, We Pray" discusses fellowship and scholarship awards at Harvard.
    • It mentions that 132 awards have been given to students from 31 states and three foreign countries, with scholastic honors carrying stipends totaling $80,000 for the coming year.
  7. Work of Fine Arts Course:

    • This section describes the work of students in the Fine Arts 2 course, focusing on the study of Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
    • The course involves trips to the Fogg Art Museum and other sites to study architectural styles and techniques.

The page is densely packed with text, providing a comprehensive overview of academic and cultural activities at the university.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from the Harvard University press, detailing various academic appointments, promotions, and events. Key points include the announcement of new professors at the Law School, faculty promotions and appointments across different schools such as the College and Medical School, and the establishment of a Food Museum with an exhibition of drawings by old masters. Additionally, there are mentions of lectures, including one by Professor Henri Hauser on "A Portraiture du seizeime siecle en France," and the awarding of fellowships and scholarships to 132 students at Harvard, with winners coming from 31 states and three foreign countries. The total amount for these awards is stated as $60,000 for the coming year. The clippings are dated between May and June 1923.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald dated May 7, 1923. It contains several news articles and announcements.

  1. Law School Promotions:

    • Two new law professors and one visiting professor have been appointed to the teaching staff of the University of Chicago. The new appointments include:
      • Professor Edward H. White, from the University of Chicago.
      • Professor Charles J. Reavey, who has been appointed to teach History and Political Science.
      • Professor Law 12, from the University of Chicago, to teach Latin-American History.
    • Additional positions were also mentioned, including Assistant Professor William J. Leith, and Assistant Professor Robert E. Maynard.
  2. Food Museum Exhibition:

    • The Fogg Museum has an exhibition titled "Drawings by Old Masters." The exhibition includes works by artists such as Rubens, Holbein, and others. About sixty drawings are displayed, including pieces from the Renaissance period and German schools.
  3. Faculty and Science Lecture:

    • A meeting at the University of Chicago is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, at 6:00 PM. The lecture, titled "La Portraite du Seizième Siècle en France," is given by Professor Henri Hauser. The lecture is in French and is part of the series of lectures on the arts at the Fogg Museum.
  4. Fellowships and Scholarships:

    • The Boston Herald reports on the awards of fellowships and scholarships at Harvard University. 132 students from 31 states and three foreign countries received awards totaling $60,000 for the coming year. The article mentions specific individuals and their fields of study.
  5. Other Academic Announcements:

    • Exchange Professor Henri Hauser from the University of Paris will be giving a lecture on "The Portraits of the Sixteenth Century in France."
    • There is also mention of the work of Fine Arts courses being displayed at the Fogg Museum.

The clipping highlights several significant academic and cultural events occurring at Harvard and other institutions during that period.

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The image contains a clipping from a newspaper dated May 7, 1923, detailing several academic announcements and events.

  1. Law School Announcements:

    • New Professors: The law school is set to have two new professors. One is a professor of European History and a professor of Latin-American History and Law.
    • Promotions: Fifteen members of the faculty have been promoted. This includes professors, associate professors, and assistant professors across various departments such as History, Government, and Economics.
  2. Promotion Details:

    • Professor Henry: Promoted from Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Classics.
    • Dr. John H. Moore: Promoted from Assistant Professor of History, Government, and Economics.
    • Dr. Arthur H. Cole: Promoted from Assistant Professor of Economics.
    • Dr. Edwin C. Kemble: Promoted to Professor of Physics.
    • Dr. Robert P. Blake: Promoted to Professor of History.
    • Dr. Chandler H. Post: Promoted to Assistant Professor of Physics.
    • Dr. Frederick A. Saunders: Promoted to Assistant Professor of Physics.
    • Dr. Alfred C. Hadford: Promoted to Assistant Professor of Physics.
  3. Other Appointments:

    • Professor Chandler H. Post: Appointed as the Associate Professor of Fine Arts and Classics.
    • Dr. Arthur H. Cole: Appointed as the Assistant Professor of Economics.
  4. Fogg Art Museum:

    • An exhibition of drawings by old masters is being held, featuring works by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Holbein.
  5. Harvard University Events:

    • French Exchange Professor: Henri Hauser, from the University of Paris, will lecture at Harvard on the topic "La peinture du seizième siècle en France."
    • University Glee Club: Singing on the steps of the Widener Library at 7:00 PM.
    • Fellowship and Scholarship Awards: 132 fellowships and scholarships were awarded, with winners from 31 states and three foreign countries. The total value of the awards is $80,000, covering various fields including medicine, law, and science.
  6. Additional Notes:

    • French Lecture: Henri Hauser, a French professor, will give a lecture at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Art Exhibit: The Fogg Art Museum is showcasing drawings by notable old masters.

The overall content is focused on academic promotions, new appointments, and cultural events at Harvard University, including a significant announcement about fellowship and scholarship awards.

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The image contains a collection of newspaper clippings from different sections of a newspaper, dated between May 1923 and June 1923. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Law School to Have Two New Professors:

    • The Harvard Law School will welcome two new professors: Professor Edward H. Warren from Boston University and Professor Edward C. Warren from the University of Chicago.
    • Several faculty members received promotions, including:
      • Professor Roscoe Pound as Dean.
      • Professor James Barr Ames as Professor of Law.
      • Professor Walter W. Cook as Professor of Law.
      • Professor Samuel Williston as Professor of Law.
      • Professor William W. Cook as Professor of Law.
      • Professor Zechariah Chafee Jr. as Professor of Law.
      • Professor Felix Frankfurter as Professor of Law.
      • Professor Samuel A. Reber as Professor of Law.
      • Professor Arthur L. Corbin as Professor of Law.
    • The article mentions the promotions of several assistant professors and instructors to new ranks.
  2. Fifteen Members of Faculty Win Promotions:

    • This section lists the promotions within the faculty, including:
      • Professor Henry P. Walcott to Professor of Geology.
      • Professor Edwin B. Wilson to Professor of Mathematics.
      • Professor Edwin C. Kemble to Professor of Physics.
      • Several other faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professors from assistant professors or instructors.
  3. Food Museum Has Exhibition of Drawings by Old Masters:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is hosting an exhibition of drawings by old masters such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Holbein, and others.
    • The exhibit includes works from various European schools, including Italian, French, German, and Flemish schools.
  4. Spanish Art Gallery:

    • The exhibit includes works by Spanish artists and other European masters, with a focus on old masters' drawings.
  5. Faculty of Arts and Sciences Meeting:

    • Scheduled for May 8, 1923, at 4:30 PM in the Fogg Art Museum Lecture Room, the meeting will include a lecture by Professor Henri Hauser on "La peinture du seizieme siècle en France" (French painting of the sixteenth century).
  6. Fellowship or Scholarship Awards for 132 at Harvard:

    • Harvard University awarded fellowships and scholarships to 132 students from 31 states and three foreign countries.
    • The awards total $60,000 for the coming year, including both traveling fellowships and scholarships for graduate studies.
  7. Singing by the University Glee Club:

    • The University Glee Club will perform at the Widener Library on May 8, 1923, featuring pieces by Palestrina, Rossini, and others.

The clippings provide a snapshot of academic activities, faculty promotions, art exhibitions, and awards at Harvard University in the early 1920s.

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The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings from various publications, each detailing different academic and cultural events, primarily associated with Harvard University.

  1. Top Left (Harvard Alumni Bulletin):

    • Headline: "Law School to Have Two New Professors"
    • Content: The article announces the appointment of two new professors, Erwin N. Griswold and Austin W. Scott, to the Harvard Law School faculty. Fifteen members of the faculty have won promotions, including Erwin N. Griswold to Assistant Professor of Law and Austin W. Scott to full Professor of Law.
  2. Top Right (Unknown Source):

    • Headline: "FOGG MUSEUM HAS EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS BY OLD MASTERS"
    • Content: This article describes an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring drawings by old masters such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Holbein, Correggio, and others. The exhibition includes around sixty works, showcasing different styles and techniques.
  3. Middle Left (Harvard Crimson):

    • Headline: "Fifteen Members Of Faculty Win Promotions"
    • Content: The article details new appointments and promotions within Harvard University, highlighting the addition of new professors and promotions to assistant professors and professors in various departments, including Law, Physics, and History.
  4. Middle (Harvard Crimson):

    • Headline: "Id Us Into Chaos, W."
    • Content: This appears to be a partial article discussing fellowship or scholarship awards at Harvard. It mentions that 132 students have received awards from 31 states and three foreign countries, totaling stipends of $80,000 for the coming year.
  5. Bottom (The Boston Herald):

    • Headline: "Fellowship or Scholarship Awards for 132 at Harvard"
    • Content: The article lists fellowship and scholarship awards given to 132 students at Harvard University, representing 31 states and three foreign countries. The awards total $80,000.
  6. Right (Gazette, May 7, 1923):

    • Headline: "Faculty of Arts and Sciences"
    • Content: This segment announces a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, May 8, at 4 P.M. It also mentions a lecture by Professor Henri Hauser at the Fogg Art Museum.
  7. Bottom Right (Unknown Source):

    • Content: This clipping discusses an exhibition of paintings and drawings by old and modern masters at the Fogg Art Museum, scheduled to run for a week.

Overall, the clippings highlight academic advancements, cultural exhibitions, and significant fellowship awards at Harvard University in the early 1920s.

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The image shows an old scrapbook or album page containing several newspaper clippings. The clippings discuss topics related to academic appointments, exhibitions, lectures, and awards, mainly centered around Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

Key details from the clippings include:

  1. A clipping titled "LAW SCHOOL TO HAVE TWO NEW PROFESSORS" announcing new appointments and promotions at the university, including the addition of history professors and various faculty promotions in different departments.

  2. A clipping about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring drawings by old masters such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Holbein, and Correggio, mentioning that some drawings were shown until June 1923.

  3. A notice for a lecture in French titled "La portraiture du seizième siècle en France" by Professor Henri Hauser, scheduled at the Fogg Art Museum.

  4. Announcement of singing by the University Glee Club on the steps of the Widener Library.

  5. A clipping from The Boston Herald dated Friday, June 1, 1923, discussing fellowships and scholarship awards for 132 recipients at Harvard, including details on scholarships totaling $60,000 and beneficiaries from 31 states and three foreign countries.

  6. Small notes about fine arts courses, painting exhibitions, and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page overall reflects academic and cultural events, faculty changes, and student awards at Harvard in the early 1920s, including detailed typed and handwritten dates and titles crossed out or underlined.

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This is an image of an open book displaying two pages from a newspaper. On the left page, there’s a headline that reads "LAW SCHOOL TO HAVE TWO NEW PROFESSORS." Below it, there is a sub-headline indicating the date of the article as Thursday, May 4, 1923, and stating that the article is from "The Harvard Crimson." The rest of the page contains text in columns, typical of newspaper layouts, with various articles discussing appointments and promotions of faculty at Harvard Law School as well as other university-related news.

The top of the right page has a section header titled "ART AND LITERATURE," with an article just below it about an exhibition of old master drawings by renowned artists like Rembrandt, Holbein, and Dürer. The bottom half of this page features a large headline "Fellowship or Scholarship Awards for 132 at Harvard," with a subtitle stating that winners come from 31 States and Three Foreign Countries and that the scholarships total $60,000 for the coming year.

One can note the features of the physical book: the aged, yellowed pages, and the fact that the right page is partly torn on the top. The paper quality and typography are indicative of the era (early 20th century), and the book is likely a bound collection of old newspapers or periodicals.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page featuring multiple newspaper clippings related to Harvard University events and announcements.

  1. The main clipping at the top left is titled "LAW SCHOOL TO HAVE TWO NEW PROFESSORS." It discusses new appointments and promotions at the university, including the introduction of new professors in the Law School and various faculty advancements. The article is dated May 11, 1923.

  2. Below this, another headline reads "FOGG MUSEUM HAS EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS BY OLD MASTERS." This piece describes an exhibition featuring works by artists like Rembrandt, Rubens, Lobeilin, and others, scheduled to be displayed at the Fogg Museum.

  3. To the right, a notice from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences dated Tuesday, May 8, announces a lecture in French on 16th-century portraiture and a singing event by the University Glee Club at the Widener Library.

  4. A larger central piece is an article from The Boston Herald on Friday, June 15, 1923, mentioning fellowship or scholarship awards for 132 Harvard students. It highlights stipends totaling $60,000 for the upcoming year.

  5. Additionally, a snippet at the bottom right details "Work of Fine Arts Course on Display," referring to an exhibition of drawings, costumes, and stage models.

The clippings are set against a scrapbook background with other articles partially visible around the edges. These articles seemed to cover faculty promotions, events, exhibitions, and academic awards at Harvard, reflecting news from the early 1920s.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a newspaper or a collection of historical documents, with visible text and layout characteristic of early 20th-century print media. The book is open to a page dated Tuesday, May 8, 1923, and features several articles and announcements. Here’s a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Headline and Main Articles:

    • The page contains multiple headlines and articles, indicating a newspaper format.
    • The most prominent headline at the top reads: "LAW SCHOOL TO HAVE TWO NEW PROFESSORS", followed by a subheading: "Fifteen Members of Faculty Win Promotions." This article discusses faculty appointments and promotions at a law school, mentioning specific professors and their new roles.
    • Another headline on the right side reads: "FOGG MUSEUM HAS EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS BY OLD MASTERS", indicating an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and others.
  2. Visual Elements:

    • There is a small illustration or photograph on the right side of the page, depicting what appears to be a drawing or artwork. The caption beneath it reads: "Work of Rembrandt, Rubens, Holbein, and Others Shown", reinforcing the mention of the Fogg Museum exhibition.
    • The illustration is labeled with the words "Spanish Art Gallery" and "Old Masters Antiques", suggesting the context of the exhibition.
  3. Additional Articles:

    • Below the main headlines, there are smaller articles and announcements. One notable headline reads: "THE BOSTON HERALD. FRIDAY, JUNE, W d Us Into Chaos, Fellowship or Scholarship Awards for 132 at Harvard", which discusses scholarship and fellowship awards at Harvard University.
    • Another section mentions a lecture by Henri Hauser at the Fogg Art Museum, titled "Lectures on the Art of the Widener Library."
  4. Typography and Design:

    • The text is typeset in a classic serif font typical of early 20th-century newspapers.
    • The layout includes columns of text, with headlines in larger, bold fonts to draw attention to key stories.
    • The page is numbered "14" at the top left corner, indicating it is part of a larger publication.
  5. Condition and Context:

    • The book appears aged, with visible signs of wear such as slight discoloration and the texture of aged paper.
    • The content suggests the book is a historical archive or collection, possibly from a university or library, given the focus on academic and cultural events.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a snapshot of early 20th-century academic and cultural life, highlighting faculty appointments, art exhibitions, and educational achievements. The combination of news articles, illustrations, and structured layout reflects the style of newspapers from the 1920s, providing insight into the intellectual and artistic interests of the time.