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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795055

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The image is a page from a document or book that contains various pieces of information and illustrations. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Illustrations:

    • The top left corner features two black-and-white etchings of architectural structures. The left etching appears to be of a Gothic-style cathedral, while the right etching shows the interior of a grand church with tall columns and intricate arches.
    • The caption below the etchings reads: "FRENCH ETCHINGS RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY Fogg Art Museum. Left to right: 'St. Eustache,' an etching by Charles Meryon, and 'Interior of Notre Dame,' by the same artist. The prints are from the large collection of etchings given to the museum last year by the late Joseph R. Merriam."
  2. Text:

    • There is a section titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" with the subtitle "Meeting of November 10, 1924."
    • Below this title, there is a list of appointments:
      • From September 1, 1924, for one year: Parker Cooke, D.M.D., Professor of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, Emeritus.
      • For one year from September 1, 1924: George Holmes, M.D., Director of Scholarships in the Medical School and Director of Appointments for Medical Alumni.
      • From September 1, 1924, for the academic year: Arthur Kingsley Porter, A.M., Tutor in the Division of Modern Languages.
      • Assistants for one year from September 1, 1924: Edwin Bidwell Wilson, Ph.D., Assistant in Physics; Samuel Martin Lifshitz, Jr., A.M. (English); Nathan Comfort Starr, A.M. (English); George McCulloch Bogert, A.M. (English).
      • From September 1, 1924, for the remainder of the academic year 1924-25: Stanley Royal Ashby, A.M., Tutor in the Division of Modern Languages.
      • For the second half of the academic year 1924-25: George Henry Chase, Ph.D., Acting Dean of Harvard College.
  3. Additional Text:

    • On the right side of the page, there is a section titled "PHILADELPHIA," which seems to be a continuation of an article or report about activities and events in Philadelphia. The text is partially visible and discusses various appointments, exhibitions, and academic achievements related to the city.
  4. Marginal Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes and markings in the margins, including a date "23 Nov. 1924" and some underlined text.

The page appears to be part of a historical document or report, likely from an academic or institutional publication, detailing recent acquisitions, appointments, and other notable events.

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The image depicts a page from a book or a scrapbook that has been preserved under glass. The page is filled with various clippings and images, primarily focusing on art and academic topics. Here is a detailed description of the contents:

  1. Top Image: A black and white photograph of an architectural scene, possibly a European street or a historic building. The image is credited to "Cam. 8, 24" and "84458" in the bottom left corner.

  2. Caption under the Top Image: "FRENCH ETCHINGS RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY FOGG ART MUSEUM. Left to right: 'St. Etienne du Mont' and 'La Galerie de Notre Dame,' both by Charles Meryon, the most original etcher of the mid-nineteenth century, are the most recent of a series of French etchings of the Napoleonic era. These two etchings are out of a collection of twenty left to the University by the late Joseph B. Warren."

  3. Middle Section: A list titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" with several appointments and positions listed, dated November 24, 1924. The text is small and detailed, listing various professors and their respective roles and departments.

  4. Right Side Clipping: A newspaper clipping about Philadelphia, discussing the city's cultural and artistic events. The text is not fully legible, but it mentions the Philadelphia Art Alliance, an exhibition, and the dates "Nov. 18 to 24."

  5. Bottom Right Clipping: Another clipping, possibly about academic appointments or news, with the heading "PHILADELPHIA" and a date "Nov. 23, 1924."

The page appears to be a collection of important news and updates related to art and academia, likely compiled by someone interested in these fields. The preservation under glass suggests that this page is of some historical or personal significance.

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The image is a page from a newspaper dated October 23, 1924. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Left Side:

Illustration:

  • The page features two prominent etchings:
    • One etching depicts a picturesque scene of a European city with prominent Gothic architecture, likely a cathedral.
    • The other etching shows an intricate view of a Gothic architectural detail, focusing on columns and arches.

Article Title and Description:

  • Title: "French Etchings Recently Acquired by Fogg Art Museum"
  • The article discusses two etchings donated to Harvard University by the late Joseph M. Morron:
    • "St. Etienne du Mont" by Charles Meryon, described as the most original etching since Jacques Callot.
    • "La Galerie de Notre Dame" by Maxime Lalanne.
  • These etchings are part of a collection of twenty left to the university.

Right Side:

Top Section:

  • Headline: "Philadelphia"
  • The article covers various social and organizational events in Philadelphia:
    • A meeting of the Art Alliance with a lecture by Christian Brinton on Persian Art.
    • An upcoming exhibition at the Plastic Club.
    • Social events and meetings involving various clubs, including the Wednesday Club and the Women's Club.
    • Mentions of engagements and weddings, including that of Miss Alice Davis to Mr. Edward Warwick.
    • A notice of a meeting for the Contemporary Club.
    • Announcement of a costume ball by the Kappa Sigma alumni.

Middle Section:

  • Title: "President and Fellows of Harvard College"
  • Meeting of November 10, 1924, Appointments:
    • William Parker Cooke, D.M.D.: Appointed Professor of Perventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene from September 1, 1924.
    • George Parkman Denny, A.B., M.D.: Appointed Instructor in Social Ethics and Director of Appointments in the University from September 1, 1924.
    • Assistant Appointments from September 1, 1924:
      • Edward Barnard Hinkley, A.B.
      • David Mason Little, Jr., A.M.
      • Nathan Comfort Starr, A.M.
      • George McGill Vogt, Ph.D.
    • Sedgwick Memorial Medal: Awarded to Reginald Ashley, A.M., Tutor in the Division of Modern Languages.
    • George Henry Chase, Ph.D.: Acting Dean of Harvard College for the academic year 1924-25.

Overall:

The page combines art, academic, and social news, focusing on recent acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum and various appointments at Harvard College, along with social happenings in Philadelphia.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from October 3, 1924. The clipping appears to be from a Philadelphia-based publication, possibly the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.

The main article is titled "PHILADELPHIA," and it details the opening of the Philadelphia Art Week, which began on October 6, 1924. The event was organized by the Philadelphia Art Alliance and featured several exhibitions, including:

  1. Fogg Art Museum: Recently acquired French etchings by Charles Meryon, including "St. Étienne du Mont" and "La Galerie de Notre Dame," which depict scenes from Paris.

  2. Philadelphia Art Alliance: A collection of 200 paintings and sculptures from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

  3. Art Club: An exhibition of watercolors by artists including George Coe, Hugh Breckenridge, John Frederick Lewis, and others. The club also opened a private view of its new galleries.

  4. Philadelphia Sketch Club: Exhibited works by members, including paintings, watercolors, and etchings, with a special focus on Edward Redfield and Henry Pitman.

  5. Albert Memorial Museum: Hosted a collection of prints and drawings by various artists.

  6. Oak Lane Country Day School: Showcased work by its students.

  7. The Silversmiths' Guild of America: Displayed works by Carl Heber and other artisans.

The article also mentions appointments at Harvard College for the academic year 1924-25, including:

  • William Parker Cooke as Professor of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene.
  • George Parkman Dewey as Director of Scholarships in the Medical School and Director of the Division of Thomas Morgan Rotch.
  • Edward Barnard Hinkley, David Mason Little, Nathan Comfort Starr, and George McGill Vogt as assistants in various departments.
  • George Henry Chase as Acting Dean of Harvard College.

Additionally, the clipping includes a small note about the President and Fellows of Harvard College meeting on November 2, 1924, and a list of appointments for the academic year.

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The image shows an old newspaper clipping dated October 3, 1924. The clipping contains two main articles and some related content.

  1. Top Left Article: "FRENCH ETCHINGS RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY FOGG ART MUSEUM"

    • This article discusses two French etchings recently acquired by the Fogg Art Museum, specifically "St. Elmo du Mont" and "La Galerie de Notre Dame," both by Charles Meryon.
    • These etchings depict scenes in and around Paris, including the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice.
    • The etchings are part of a collection of twenty left to the University by the late Joseph B. Martin.
  2. Top Right Article: "PHILADELPHIA"

    • The article mentions the Philadelphia Art Week, which is projected to be the largest art week in the city’s history.
    • The event includes numerous exhibitions and events such as:
      • An exhibition of 1,000 paintings by Paul Dreschke at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
      • Exhibitions by the Philadelphia Art Alliance, the West Philadelphia Art Club, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
      • A private view of the Philadelphia Art Week on November 9.
      • A watercolor exhibition by the Philadelphia Society of Watercolor Painters.
      • The Metropolitan Museum's exhibition of Chinese and Japanese prints.
      • An exhibition of paintings by Albert Rosenthal and a show of pottery by Carl Heber.
      • The "Art in Industry" exhibition by the Philadelphia Art Club.
      • An exhibition of paintings by Edward W. Redfield and Henry P. Moore.
      • A showing of the work of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women.
      • The opening of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's new wing.
    • The article also notes the opening of the Philadelphia Art Week Association's office and the schedule of various events.
  3. Bottom Section: "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE"

    • This section lists appointments and meetings of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the academic year 1924-25.
    • Appointments include:
      • William Parker Cooke, M.D., as Professor of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene.
      • George Parkman Denney, M.D., as Director of Scholarships in the Medical School and Director of the Division of Scholarships and Fellowships.
      • Several assistants in various departments such as Chemistry, English, and Modern Languages.
    • The meeting was held on November 1, 1924, with various appointments made for the remainder of the academic year 1924-25 and the following year.

The clipping is preserved on a piece of paper that shows signs of aging, with a date stamp in the upper right corner indicating October 3, 1924.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a document with several articles and news items.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • A black-and-white photograph of two French architectural etchings. The left etching is labeled "St. Étienne du Mont," and the right one is "La Galerie de Notre Dame." These are attributed to Charles Méryon, a notable artist from the 19th century, and are described as depicting scenes from Paris and Notre Dame in old Paris.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • A short news article titled "Philadelphia." It mentions the opening of the Philadelphia Art Week, which includes exhibitions at various institutions such as the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the West Philadelphia High School. The event has attracted over 400,000 people and is noted for its diverse range of artworks.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • A document titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College Meeting of November 1924." It lists the appointments made for the academic year 1924-1925:
      • William Parker Cooke, M.D., as Professor of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, Exercising.
      • George Parkman Denny, M.D., as Director of Scholarships in the Medical School and Director of the Division of Thoracic Diseases.
      • Edward Barnard Hinkley, A.B., as Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
      • David Mason Little, Jr., A.M., as Assistant Professor of English.
      • Nathan Comfort Starr, A.M., as Assistant in the Division of Modern Languages.
      • George McGill Vogt, Ph.D., as Assistant for one year from November 1, 1924, to November 1, 1925.
      • George Henry Chase, Ph.D., as Acting Dean of Harvard College for the second half of the academic year 1924-1925.
  4. Bottom Right Section:

    • The article starts with an unrelated section, but it is partially visible and reads about a meeting or event, but the specific details are cut off.

Overall, the document captures a mix of historical academic appointments at Harvard College and contemporary news about the Philadelphia Art Week.

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This image shows a page from a publication, likely a bulletin or newsletter, with dates and text indicating it is historical in nature, possibly from the early 20th century. Specifically, we see a date referencing 1924. The page has a clipped newspaper article pasted onto it. To the left and top right, there are sections dedicated to the topic of "FRENCH ETCHINGS RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY FOGG ART MUSEUM" and a section about Philadelphia, respectively.

The article about the French etchings includes a reproductions of two artworks. On the left is the reproduction of "Le Pont Neuf" and on the right is "La Galerie de Notre Dame," both by Charles Méryon. These works depict architectural scenes from old Paris around the mid-nineteenth century. The text mentions they are etchings in black and white and were a part of a collection given to the University by the late Joseph B. Marvin.

The top right part discusses various art-related subjects, including art exhibits, the Fifty-second Street Allied Business Association, and artists such as Emily Drayton Taylor and Frederick L. Childs involved with the Plastic Club's annual exhibition.

Below these articles, there are sections titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE," with the date "Nov. 18, 1924," detailing appointments and personnel changes at Harvard University, such as faculty appointments and academic titles.

The physical condition of the paper suggests it is a fragile document, with some browning and evident wear, indicative of the paper's age. The page is bound on the left side, suggesting it's part of a bound volume of collected papers or a scrapbook.

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This image depicts a scrapbook page that includes a collage of newspaper clippings and printed materials. On the left side, there are two black-and-white prints of French etchings from the Fogg Art Museum, illustrating architectural scenes. One picture depicts "St. Etienne du Mont" while the other shows "La Galerie de Notre Dame," created by Charles Meryon, a noted artist of the mid-nineteenth century. Text below these images describes that they were donated to the University by Joseph B. Marvin.

To the right of the etchings, there is a newspaper clipping titled "PHILADELPHIA," dated November 3, 1924, which reports activities and events during the West Philadelphia Art Week. This includes exhibitions at various venues like the Free Library, The Pennsylvania Museum, and the Art Alliance.

Below the etchings and newspaper clipping is another section titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE," detailing the minutes of a meeting held on November 10, 1924. It includes appointments and academic promotions at Harvard College for the year 1924-25. Names of appointees and promoted individuals are listed along with their new designations.

The collage is mounted on a yellowed scrapbook page that shows signs of aging, such as brittleness and light staining. Handwritten notes can be seen in some margins, including "Evening Record Nov. 3, 1924" on the upper right corner and "Cambridge Oct. 10, 1924" on the left side near the etchings. A visible white strap running across the top of the page appears to hold the scrapbook open.

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The image depicts an open book or catalog, likely from an art museum or academic institution, dated November 8, 1924. The page is divided into two main sections:

Left Side:

  • Illustration: A detailed black-and-white etching or illustration of a grand architectural structure, possibly a church or cathedral, featuring intricate Gothic-style arches, columns, and a tower. The style suggests historical or religious significance.
  • Caption: Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:
    "FRENCH ETCHINGS RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    It provides further context, mentioning two specific etchings:
    • "St. Étienne du Mont" by Charles Meyron (the most original etching of the sixteenth century).
    • "La Galerie de Notre Dame" by Charles Meyron.
      The caption notes that these etchings are part of a collection of twenty left to Harvard University by the late Joseph B. Marvin.

Right Side:

  • Text Content: The right side contains a mix of typed and printed text, likely from a newsletter, report, or announcement. The content includes:
    • Headings and Sections:
      • "President and Fellows of Harvard College"
      • "Meeting of November 24, 1924"
      • "Appointments"
      • "From September 1, 1924"
      • "For one year from September 1, 1924"
      • "From November 1, 1924, for the remainder of the academic year 1924–25"
    • Appointments Listed:
      • Professors, directors, tutors, and assistants in various academic departments, such as Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, Medical School, and Modern Languages.
      • Names and titles of individuals are included, such as William Parker Cooke, George Parkman Deeny, Edward Barnard Hiesley, David Mason Little, Nathan Comfort Starr, and George McGill Vogt.
    • Additional Notes:
      • Mentions of academic positions, such as "Director of Scholarships in the Medical School and Director of Modern Languages" and "Tutor in the Division of Modern Languages."
      • The page also includes a brief note about George Henry Chase, Ph.D., serving as Acting Dean of Harvard College for the second half of the academic year 1924–25.

Additional Details:

  • Stamps and Annotations:
    • There are handwritten stamps and notations on the page, including a date stamp "Oct 8 1924" and other markings, suggesting the page was part of an archive or catalog system.
    • The top right corner has a handwritten note: "Oct News Nov. 8 1924," indicating it may have been part of a newsletter or update from October to November 1924.
  • Condition:
    • The page shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and wear, typical of historical documents.

Overall Context:

The image appears to be a page from an official Harvard University document or catalog, combining an art-related illustration (French etchings acquired by the Fogg Art Museum) with administrative appointments and academic updates from November 1924. The blend of visual art and textual content suggests it serves both educational and archival purposes.

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The image shows a page from a vintage book or document. The page has two sections. The top section features an old black-and-white etching of a building with a tower and Gothic architecture. The text below the image reads "FRENCH ETCHINGS RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY FOGGE ART MUSEUM." The bottom section contains text about appointments at Harvard College, including names of professors and tutors for various academic divisions and years. The text is printed in a vintage font and style. The page appears to be from the early 1900s based on the content and design.