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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

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The image shows an open page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 11, 1923. The page contains announcements regarding new faculty appointments and other academic updates for the upcoming academic year. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. New Appointments and Promotions:

    • John MacArthur Maguire: Appointed as Professor of Law from September 1, 1923.
    • Hilling Hastings McLellan: Promoted to Assistant Professor of Philosophy from September 1, 1923.
    • John Howard Mueller: Appointed as Assistant Professor of Chemistry from September 1, 1923.
    • Clarence Henry Haring: Appointed as Professor of Latin-American History from September 1, 1923.
    • James Barr Ames: Appointed as Dean of the Law School from September 1, 1923.
    • Kirtley Fletcher Mather: Promoted to Professor of Geology from September 1, 1923.
    • Melville Grosvenor Whelpley: Appointed as Instructor in Sanitary Chemistry from September 1, 1923.
  2. Leaves of Absence:

    • Roy Sellars: Granted a leave of absence for the academic year 1923-24 for study in Europe.
    • Henry Maurice Sheffer: Granted a leave of absence for the academic year 1923-24 for study in Europe.
    • Frederick Jackson Turner: Granted a leave of absence for the academic year 1923-24.
    • George Ashley Campbell: Granted a leave of absence for the academic year 1923-24.
  3. Committee Appointments:

    • Arthur Ell Moreno: Appointed as a member of the Committee on Instruction in History, Government, and Economics for two years from September 1, 1923.
    • Thomas Henry Clark: Appointed as Secretary of the Committee on Degrees in History and Literature for one year from September 1, 1923.
    • Robert Henry Pfeiffer, Robert Henry Seiringer, Maxwell Naylor Shoer, William Thompson Sedgwick, and Louis Charles Karpinski: Appointed as members of the Committee on Degrees in History and Literature for one year from September 1, 1923.
  4. Additional Notes:

    • The page also includes a small note about a lecture on "La Portion du Lion" by Professor Charles A. Beard, scheduled for May 14, 1923, at the Lowell Institute.

The text is neatly organized with clear headings for each section, making it easy to follow the various appointments and updates. The document is part of a larger bound volume, as indicated by the visible spine and other pages.

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The image depicts a two-page spread from a publication, likely a university or institutional newsletter, dated around the 1920s. The left page is titled "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" and lists various appointments and moves within the university. Key points include:

  1. John MacArthur Maguire, appointed Professor of Law from September 1, 1925.
  2. Hilling Bergland, appointed Assistant Professor of Medicine from September 1, 1925.
  3. John Howard Murer, appointed Assistant Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology from September 1, 1925.
  4. Clarence Henry Haring, appointed Professor of History and Economics from July 1, 1925.
  5. Eldon Revare James, appointed Professor of Law and Librarian of the Law School from September 1, 1925.
  6. Kirke Fletcher Mather, appointed Assistant Professor of Geology for one year from September 1, 1925.
  7. Melville Conley Whipple, appointed Instructor in Sanitary Chemistry from September 1, 1925.

The right page continues with more appointments and includes a section titled "Memories of May 11, 1923," which lists several individuals and their contributions or roles. Key points include:

  1. Esper Signius Larsen, Jr., appointed Assistant Professor of Petrology from September 1, 1925.
  2. Henry Maurice Sheffer, appointed Lecturer on Philosophy for three years from September 1, 1925.
  3. Frederick Jackson Turner, appointed Professor of History, Emeritus from September 1, 1925.
  4. Judson Arthur Smith, appointed Fellow in Obstetrics from April 15, 1925.
  5. George Ashley Campbell, appointed Lecturer on Electrical Engineering for two years from September 1, 1925.
  6. Arthur Eli Monroe, appointed Assistant in the Committee on Research in History, Government, and Economics for one year from September 1, 1925.
  7. Paul Eldridge Doolin, appointed Tutor in History and Literature for one year from September 1, 1925.
  8. Several instructors and tutors appointed for one year from September 1, 1925, including Robert Henry Pfeiffer, Norman Dunbar Scott, Maxwell Naylor Short, William Thomson, and Lewis Eden Waterman.

The text is printed in black ink on aged, slightly yellowed paper, with some handwritten notes and markings present on the pages. The overall layout is structured and formal, typical of official academic announcements from that era.

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The image depicts an old issue of the Harvard University Gazette, specifically pages 170 and 171. The pages are filled with various announcements and appointments related to faculty and staff at Harvard University.

Page 170:

Headline:

  • "Law School to Have Two New Deans"

Announcements:

  • John MacArthur Maguire: Appointed as Royall Professor of Law, effective September 1, 1935.
  • Hilliard Bell Huntington: Named Assistant Professor of Economics, starting September 1, 1935.
  • John Howard Mueller: Appointed Assistant Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology, effective from September 1, 1935.
  • Metrodio Carlos Kohn-Abreu: Appointed Instructor in History of American Civilization for the second half-year, starting February 1, 1936.
  • Charles Henry Hartt: Appointed Instructor in Geology, starting September 1, 1935.
  • Edmon Revere James: Named Professor of Law and Librarian of the Law School, effective from September 1, 1935.
  • Kirkley Fletcher Mather: Appointed Professor of Geology for one year, starting September 1, 1935.
  • Milton Conover Whipple: Appointed Instructor in Sanitary Chemistry for two years starting September 1, 1935.

Page 171:

Announcements:

  • Esper Signor Larsen, Jr.: Appointed Professor of Petrography, effective September 1, 1935.
  • John Phillips: Named Assistant Professor of Astronomy, starting September 1, 1935.
  • Henry Merritt Wriston: Appointed Lecturer on History and Government, for three years from September 1, 1935.
  • Frederick Johnson Turner: Appointed Professor of History, effective from September 1, 1935.
  • Arthur Meier Schlesinger: Appointed to the Francis Lee Higginson Professorship of History, effective from September 1, 1935.
  • George Ashby Campbell: Named Lecturer on Electrical Engineering for the academic year starting September 1935.
  • Elio Monachesi: Appointed Instructor in History and Government for one year starting September 1, 1935.
  • Paul Herman Buck: Appointed Instructor in History and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics, effective from September 1, 1935.
  • Robert Henry Pfeiffer: Named Curator of the Semitic Museum and Lecturer on Semitic Literature from September 1, 1935.
  • Norman Burdett Nash: Appointed Instructor in Semitic Languages.
  • Walter Eugene Clark and others: Various appointments and recognitions in the field of Indology.

Additionally, there are various cultural notes, including:

  • An announcement of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • A lecture entitled "La Portraiture du Seizième Siècle en France," by Louis Dimier.

The layout of the pages includes dense text, typical of newspapers from that era, with detailed descriptions of appointments and other university-related news.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 11, 1923. It lists several appointments and promotions of faculty members at Harvard University for the academic year 1922-23. Here is a detailed summary of the appointments:

  1. John MacArthur Maguire is appointed Professor of Law, starting from September 1, 1923, after being on the Board of Overseers since May 14, 1922.

  2. Hilming Bergland is appointed Assistant Professor of Medicine, starting from September 1, 1923, after being on the Board of Overseers since May 16, 1922.

  3. John Howard Mueller is appointed Assistant Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology, starting from September 1, 1923, after being on the Board of Overseers since May 15, 1922.

  4. Clarence Henry Haring is appointed Professor of Latin-American History and Institutions, starting from September 1, 1923, after being on the Board of Overseers since May 14, 1922.

  5. Henry Maurice Sheffer is appointed Lecturer on Philosophy and a member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, starting from September 1, 1923, after being on the Board of Overseers since May 15, 1922.

  6. Frederick Jackson Turner is appointed Professor of History, starting from September 1, 1923, after being on the Board of Overseers since May 15, 1922.

  7. Kirtley Fletcher Mather is appointed Professor of Geology, starting from September 1, 1923, after being on the Board of Overseers since May 15, 1922.

  8. Melville Conway Whipple is appointed Instructor in Sanitary Chemistry, starting from September 1, 1923, after being on the Board of Overseers since May 15, 1922.

The page also lists several other faculty members who are continuing in their roles, such as:

  • Esper Signeus Larsen as Jr. Professor of Petrography.
  • Arthur Eli Monroe as a member of the Committee on Social Economics.
  • Paul Klee Doolin as Tutor in History and Literature.
  • William Thomson Sedgwick as Professor of Biology.
  • Lewis Edson Warren as Assistant Professor of Mathematics.

Additionally, the page mentions the retirement of John MacArthur Maguire and the promotion of Henry Maurice Sheffer to the position of Lecturer in Philosophy.

There is also a note about a lecture by the Fog Art Museum, which is scheduled to be delivered in French, titled "La Portraiture en France," by Mr. Georges Wildenstein. This lecture is open to the public.

The page also contains a small article about the Fogg Art Museum and its new acquisitions, including works by artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and others.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically from the year 1923. The page is titled "Law School to Have Two New Professors" and lists various faculty members along with their academic positions and affiliations. Here's a detailed summary:

Law School Appointments:

  • John MacArthur Maguire, Professor of Law, from September 1, 1923 (Consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 15, 1923).

New Appointments and Promotions:

  1. Hilling Bergland (Assistant Professor of Medicine, from September 1, 1923, consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 15, 1923).
  2. John Howard Mueller (Assistant Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology, from September 1, 1923, consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 15, 1923).
  3. Clarence Henry Haring (Professor of Latin-American History and Literature, from September 1, 1923, consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 14, 1923).
  4. Elden Beverly Jones (Professor of Law and Librarian of the Law School, from September 1, 1923, consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 14, 1923).
  5. Kirtley Fletcher Mather (Professor of Geology, for one year from September 1, 1923, consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 15, 1923).
  6. Merville Conway Whipple (Instructor in Sanitary Chemistry, from September 1, 1923, consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 15, 1923).

Mentorship and Appointments:

  • Esper Sargent Larsen Jr. (Professor of Petrography, from September 1, 1923, consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 15, 1923).
  • Henry Maurice Sheffer (Lecturer on Philosophy, for three years from September 1, 1923, consent given by the Board of Overseers, May 15, 1923).
  • Frederick Jackson Turner (Professor of History, from September 1, 1923).
  • Arthur Eli Moore (Lecturer in History, Government, and Economics, for one year from September 1, 1923).
  • Paul Elie Doolin (Tutor in History and Literature, for one year from September 1, 1923).

Other Notable Mentions:

  • Mentorship of April 30, 1923: Several appointments and promotions are listed for the academic year 1922-23, including:
    • Judson Arthur Smith (A.B., M.D., Fellow in Obstetrics, from April 15, 1923).
    • George Ashley Campbell (Ph.D., Lecturer on Electrical Engineering, for two years from September 1, 1923).
    • Robert Henry Pfeiffer (Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Semitic Languages, from September 1, 1923).
    • Norman Dunbar Scott (B.Sc., Chemistry).
    • Maxwell Naylor Short (S.B., Geology).
    • William Thompson (M.A., Mathematics).
    • Lewis Eldon Ward (S.B., A.M., Mathematics).

The document also includes a note about an upcoming lecture by Dr. Edwin C. Kauffman, a physicist, on "The Structure of the Atom," scheduled for May 17, 1923. Additionally, there are some advertisements and announcements related to the Harvard Art Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically detailing the appointment of new professors and faculty members at Harvard University starting from September 1, 1923. Here are the key details:

  1. John MacArthur Maguire: Professor of Law, from Colorado College, LL.B. from Harvard University, starting September 1, 1923.

  2. Hilling Bergland: Assistant Professor of Medicine, from the University of Oslo, starting September 1, 1923.

  3. John Howard Mueller: Assistant Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology, from the University of California, starting September 1, 1923.

  4. Clarence Henry Haring: Professor of Latin-American History and Director of the Latin-American Library, from the University of Washington, starting September 1, 1923.

  5. Esper Signius Larsen: Professor of Petrography, from the University of Oslo, starting September 1, 1923.

  6. Henry Maurice Sheffer: Lecturer on Philosophy and Member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, from Harvard University, starting September 1, 1923.

  7. A.B. (Harvard University): Instructor in Philosophy, starting May 15, 1923.

  8. Frederick Jackson Turner: Professor of History, from the University of Wisconsin, starting September 1, 1923.

  9. Edwin Revere Jones: Librarian of the Law School, starting September 1, 1923.

  10. Kirylle Fletcher Malte: Professor of Geology, starting September 1, 1923.

  11. Merville Conway Whipple: Instructor in Sanitary Chemistry, starting September 1, 1923.

  12. Robert Henry Pfefferle: Instructor in Chemistry, starting September 1, 1923.

  13. Norman Dunbar Scott: Instructor in Chemistry, starting September 1, 1923.

  14. Maxwell Naylor Short: Instructor in Geology, starting September 1, 1923.

  15. William Thomson: Assistant Professor of Romance Languages, starting September 1, 1923.

  16. Lewis E. Ward: A.M. in Mathematics, starting September 1, 1923.

Additionally, there are references to other appointments and publications, including:

  • A mention of a lecture titled "La Portraiture en France" by Dr. Edwin C. Kelsey.
  • Articles and reviews published in the Gazette about various cultural and academic events in Lithuania, the United States, and other countries.

The page also includes a list of appointments for May 15, 1923, and mentions of various awards and recognitions, including a note about the opening of the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open book with a clipping pasted onto one of the pages. The clipping appears to be from the "Harvard University Gazette" and is dated to the year 1923. The text lists faculty members, their titles, departments, and dates of appointment or meetings at Harvard University.

Specifically, it includes:

  • Professors from various departments such as Law, Medicine, Bacteriology and Immunology, Latin-American History and Economics, Geology, Sanitary Chemistry, and others.
  • Dates for meetings and consents given by the Board of Overseers.
  • Names like John MacArthur Maguire, Hilding Berglund, John Howard Mueller, Clarence Henry Haring, Eldon Revere James, and several others.
  • Various academic credentials and roles like Professor, Instructor, Fellow, Tutor, and Lecturer.
  • Information related to academic appointments for the year starting September 1, 1923.

The clipping is affixed to an aged book with visible yellowing and a textured background. There are partial newspaper clippings around the edges of the page as well. The overall appearance suggests archival or historical documentation.

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The image shows an open book displaying a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically page 170. The left side of the page features a section headlined "LAW SCHOOL TO HAVE TWO NEW PROFESSORS," while the right side of the page continues with various text sections. In the top right corner, the date of "Meeting May 11, 1933" is visible, indicating the relevance of the contents to that time period.

The text throughout the page lists a number of appointments, academic positions, and subjects related to faculty at Harvard University. These entries detail the names of individuals, their new appointments or roles, the effective dates, and sometimes their educational background or the subjects they are associated with.

In terms of physical condition, the book appears to be old, with signs of wear and discoloration characteristic of aged paper. The page has hand-written annotations and marks in its margins, indicating that someone interacted with the text, possibly for study or reference purposes.

At the bottom, there is a hand-written note with arrow marks, which seems to be a reference or reminder concerning the text above, though the specifics of the note are not entirely discernible from the image provided.

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This image shows an open book, specifically a bound volume containing pages from the Harvard University Gazette. The visible pages consist of various academic appointments and professorship announcements from May 11, 1923. Names of faculty members, their titles, qualifications, and institutions are listed, along with the details of their appointments. The book seems to be old, with some yellowing of the pages and slight wear at the edges. Additional pieces of paper with related information are inserted between pages or attached to them, indicating that this book might have been used for research or archival purposes. There is a visible clipping at the top left corner related to law school professors, which appears to be part of another document placed inside this volume.

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The image shows an open page from a historical document, specifically a volume of the Harvard University Gazette. The page is numbered 170 and features a formal announcement titled "LAW SCHOOL TO HAVE TWO NEW PROFESSORS", dated September 1, 1925. The content is structured as a list of faculty appointments and promotions, with detailed information about each individual's academic credentials, positions, and effective dates.

Key Elements of the Image:

  1. Title and Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the title "LAW SCHOOL TO HAVE TWO NEW PROFESSORS", indicating the subject matter of the announcement.
    • The header includes the publication name "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE", along with the page number 170 and the year 1925.
  2. Content Layout:

    • The page is formatted in a structured, typographic style typical of official university publications.
    • The text is organized into sections, with each appointment or promotion listed in a clear, formal manner.
  3. Appointments Listed:

    • The page announces appointments and promotions for faculty members in various departments, including Law, Medicine, Bacteriology, History, and more.
    • Each entry includes:
      • The individual's name.
      • Their academic title or position.
      • The department or field they are associated with.
      • The effective date of their appointment or promotion.
      • Additional details such as academic credentials, degrees, and affiliations.
  4. Handwritten Annotations:

    • There are handwritten notes and markings on the page, including:
      • A prominent red underline near the top right, possibly highlighting a specific section or name.
      • Handwritten text in the margins, such as "Joly" and "For the Gazette", suggesting annotations or comments made by someone reviewing the document.
      • Additional markings and notes in different colors (red, blue, and black), indicating areas of interest or emphasis.
  5. Visual Condition:

    • The page appears aged, with visible signs of wear, such as slight discoloration and minor stains.
    • The paper has a slightly textured appearance, consistent with historical printing materials.
  6. Contextual Clues:

    • The document is part of an official university publication, reflecting administrative and academic announcements from the early 20th century.
    • The formal tone and structure suggest it was intended for faculty, students, and stakeholders of Harvard University.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated September 1, 1925, announcing faculty appointments and promotions at Harvard Law School and other departments. The page includes detailed listings of individuals, their qualifications, and effective dates, alongside handwritten annotations that suggest active engagement with the content, possibly for archival or research purposes. The overall presentation reflects the formal and structured nature of academic communications from that era.