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The image shows an open booklet from the College Art Association of America, an organization dedicated to the advancement of the fine arts in American colleges and universities. The left page lists the officers and directors of the association, including the President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, and various directors from different universities.

The right page provides general information about an upcoming meeting, detailing the location, accommodations, and other logistical details. The meeting is to be held at the University of Chicago, with the headquarters located in Room 36 of the Classics Building. It provides information on how to reach the venue, accommodation options, and costs for both hotel and dormitory stays. It also mentions that breakfast and luncheon will be served, and details about a special exhibit related to recent excavations at Pisdian Antioch by the University of Michigan. The document emphasizes that the meetings are open to the public.

The image shows a page from the College Art Association of America's official publication or informational brochure. Here's a detailed summary:

1. Header and Organization:

   • The College Art Association of America is described as an organization dedicated to the advancement of the study of the fine arts in American colleges and universities.

2. Officers:

   • President: John Shapley from New York University.
   • Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill from Smith College.
   • Secretary-Treasurer: W. Frederick Stohlman from Princeton University.

3. Directors:

   • Listed are several prominent individuals from various universities including:
     • John Pickard (University of Missouri)
     • George Breed Zug (Dartmouth College)
     • David M. Robinson (Johns Hopkins University)
     • Paul J. Sachs (Harvard University)
     • Myrtilla Avery (Wellesley College)
     • Charles R. May (Princeton University)
     • And several others from different institutions.

4. Local Committee for the Chicago Meeting:

   • The committee includes:
     • Gordon J. Laing (Chairman)
     • Various individuals from universities such as F. J. Miller, C. H. Birson, Walter Bridgman, Carl D. Buck, Roy C. Flickinger, Charles F. Kelley, Bertheld Laufer, O. F. Long, and several others.

5. General Information:

   • Location and Travel:

     • The University is seven miles from downtown Chicago.
     • Headquarters are in Room 36, Classics Building at the corner of Fifty-ninth Street and Ellis Avenue.
     • Members arriving by train should take the Illinois Central suburban line from Randolph or Van Buren Street to Fifty-seventh Street. Those coming by car should be aware of the directions provided for parking.

   • Registration and Mail:

     • The Registration and Information Bureau is in the hall on the ground floor of the Classics Building.
     • Mail and telegrams should be addressed to Dean Gordon J. Laing at the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

   • Accommodations:

     • Accommodations and assignments of rooms are available in the men's and women's dormitories.
     • Reservations are required and should be made at least $1.50 to $3.00 per day. Reservations should be made directly to Professor Charles H. Beeson, University of Chicago, Faculty Exchange.

   • Hotel Accommodations:

     • Hotel Del Prado, at the corner of Fifty-ninth Street and Blackstone Avenue, offers European plans with bath (single rooms with bath: $3.00 a day, rooms without bath: $2.50 a day; two in a room: $2.00 each), and American plans ($5.00 a day up).
     • Hotels Windermere (West: $3.00 to $5.00 single, $4.50 to $6.00 double, East: $5.00 to $8.00 single, $7.00 to $9.00 double).
     • Breakfast and lunch are served at Hutchinson Hall at usual rates.

   • Additional Facilities:

     • A lounging and smoking room for men is available in the Classics Building, Room 20.
     • A rest room for women is furnished in the Classics Building, Room 21.
     • The Quadrangle Club extends its privileges to visiting associations.
     • An exhibit including photographs taken by George R. Swain and illustrating recent excavations conducted by the University of Michigan at Pisidian Antioch is on display.

This brochure provides comprehensive information for attendees, including travel tips, accommodation options, registration details, and special events or exhibits.

The image depicts a page from a program or brochure for the College Art Association of America meeting held in Chicago. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Title:

• The document is titled "College Art Association of America."

Purpose:

• The association is described as an organization for the advancement of the study of the fine arts in American colleges and universities.

Officers:

• President: John Shapley, New York University
• Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill, Smith College
• Secretary-Treasurer: W. Frederick Stohlman, Princeton University

Directors:

• John Pickard, University of Missouri
• George Breed Zug, Dartmouth College
• David M. Robinson, Johns Hopkins University
• Paul J. Sachs, Harvard University
• Myrtilla Avery, Wellesley College
• Charles R. Morgan, Princeton University

Local Committee for the Chicago Meeting:

• Chair: Gordon J. Laing
• Members: C. H. Bisson, R. J. Bonner, Walter Bridgman, Carl D. Buck, Roy C. Flickinger, Charles F. Kelley, Berthold Laufer, O. F. Laug, F. J. Miller, J. C. Murley, H. W. Prescott, John A. Scott, Paul Shorey, George C. Swartz, Elsie May Smithies, Emerson H. Swift, Payton S. Wild, Lillian M. Wilson

General Information:

• The University is seven miles from downtown Chicago. The headquarters will be at Room 36, Classics Building, on the corner of Fifty-ninth Street and Ellis Avenue.
• Travel instructions:
  • Those arriving from downtown should take the Illinois Central suburban line from Randolph or Van Buren Street to Fifty-ninth Street.
  • Those coming by car should park at the University parking lots.
  • Those advised to get off at the Englewood Station or Michigan Central, Canadian Pacific, Big Four, or Illinois Central should get off at the Sixty-third Street Station.
• Registration and Information Bureau will be on the ground floor of the Classics Building.
• Mail and telegrams should be addressed to Dean Gordon J. Laing, Faculty Exchange, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
• Accommodations and Assignments of Rooms:
  • Rooms are available at the University for $1.50 a night. Reservations should be made directly with Professor Charles H. Beeson, Faculty Exchange, University of Chicago.
  • Hotel accommodations are provided at various hotels such as Hotel Del Prado, Hotel Windermere, etc., with prices ranging from $3.00 to $8.00 per night depending on the room type.
• Breakfast and lunch will be served in Hutchinson Hall at usual rates.
• Lounging and smoking rooms are provided for men and women in the Classics Building, Rooms 20 and 21 respectively.
• The Quadrangle Club extends its privileges to the visiting associations.
• A special exhibit of photographs taken by George R. Swain, illustrating the recent excavations conducted by the University of Michigan at Pisidian Antioch, is on display.

Additional Notes:

• The page also mentions a fund for reburying the urns of the University of Louvain, Belgium.

The document provides detailed logistics and information for attendees of the meeting, including travel instructions, accommodation options, and other relevant details.

The image shows a page from a document related to the College Art Association of America (CAA), specifically for a meeting held in Chicago. Here is a detailed summary of the information presented:

College Art Association of America

• Purpose: An organization for the advancement of the study of the fine arts in American colleges and universities.

Officers

• President: John Shapley, New York University
• Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill, Smith College
• Secretary-Treasurer: W. Frederick Stohlman, Princeton University

Directors

• John Pickard, University of Missouri
• George Breed Zug, Dartmouth College
• David M. Robinson, Johns Hopkins University
• Paul J. Sachs, Harvard University
• Myrtilla Avery, Wellesley College
• Charles R. Morey, Princeton University

Local Committee for the Chicago Meeting

• Chairman: Gordon J. Laing
• Other members include C. H. Berson, R. J. Bonner, Walter Bridgman, Carl D. Buck, Roy C. Fluckinger, Charles F. Kelley, Berthold Laufer, O. F. Long, F. J. Miller, J. C. Murley, H. W. Prescott, John A. Scott, Paul Shorey, Charles H. Smith, Elsie May Smithies, Emerson H. Swift, Payton S. Wild, Lillian M. Wilson.

General Information

• Location: The meeting is held at the University of Chicago, seven miles from downtown Chicago. The headquarters of the Association is in Room 36, Classics Building.
• Transportation: Members arriving from Randolph or Van Buren Street to Fifty-seventh Street should take the Illinois Central suburban line. Members arriving from Michigan Central, Canadian Pacific, Big Four, or Illinois Central should get off at Sixty-third Street Station.
• Registration: The Registration and Information Bureau is located in the hall on the ground floor of the Classics Building. Members should register immediately upon arrival.
• Mail and Telegrams: Should be addressed to Dean Gordon J. Laing, Faculty Exchange, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
• Accommodations: Rooms are available in the men’s and women’s dormitories for $1.50 per night. Accommodations are arranged by writing directly to Professor Charles H. Beeson, Faculty Exchange, University of Chicago.
• Hotel Accommodations:
  • Hotel Del Prado: European plan with bath, $3.00 a day; room without bath, $2.50; two in a room, $2.00 each.
  • Hotels Windermere: Facing south on Jackson Park, a mile from the University. Rates range from $3.00 to $5.00 for a single room, and $4.50 to $6.00 for a double room.
• Meals: Breakfast and luncheon will be served in Hutchinson Hall at usual rates.
• Lounge and Smoking Room: Available in the Classics Building for men and women separately.
• Quadrangle Club: Open to visiting associations with privileges extended to members.
• Special Exhibit: Includes photographs taken by George R. Swain, illustrating excavations conducted by the University of Michigan at Pisidian Antioch.

Additional Notes

• The meeting is open to the public.
• Each paper is intended to serve as the basis for discussion, with speakers asked to limit themselves to five minutes.
• The program is detailed with morning and afternoon meetings open to the public.

The document also includes a small section of text from an article about a fund for rebuilding the University of Louvain, Belgium.

The image shows a program or booklet from the College Art Association of America. Here are the detailed contents:

Title and Organization

• The College Art Association of America: An organization for the advancement of the study of the fine arts in American colleges and universities.

Officers

• President: John Shapley, New York University
• Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill, Smith College
• Secretary-Treasurer: W. Frederick Stohlman, Princeton University

Directors

• John Pickard, University of Missouri
• George Breed Zug, Dartmouth College
• David M. Robinson, Johns Hopkins University
• Paul J. Sachs, Harvard University
• Myrtilla Avery, Wellesley College
• Charles R. Morey, Princeton University

Local Committee for the Chicago Meeting

• Gordon J. Laing (Chairman), University of Chicago
• C. H. Beeson, University of Chicago
• R. J. Bonner, University of Chicago
• Walter B. Bodenhafer, Washington University
• Wallace K. Ferguson, University of Western Ontario
• Lucy L. W. frisbee, University of Chicago
• Roy C. Flickinger, State University of Iowa
• Charles F. Kelley, Art Institute of Chicago
• Berthold Laufer, Field Museum
• O. F. Long, Northwestern University
• F. J. Mather, Jr., Princeton University
• J. C. Murley, University of Chicago
• H. W. Prescott, University of Chicago
• John A. Scott, Northwestern University
• Gertrude Smith, University of Chicago
• Emerson H. Swift, University of Southern California
• Payson S. Wild, Harvard University
• Lillian M. Wilson, University of Chicago

Discussion Guidelines

• Each speaker is limited to five minutes for their remarks.
• Both morning and afternoon meetings are open to the public.

General Information

Location

• The University is seven miles from the downtown district of Chicago.
• Headquarters are in Room 36, Classics Building, at the corner of Fifty-ninth Street and Ellis Avenue.

Transportation

• Members arriving by train should take the Illinois Central suburban line from Randolph Street or Van Buren Street to Fifty-seventh Street. Those arriving by bus from the south should take the Cottage Grove bus and get off at the University stop. Those coming by Michigan Central, Canadian Pacific, Big Four, or Illinois Central should get off at the Englewood Station. Those traveling by the South Shore Line should get off at the Sixty-third Street Station.

Registration and Information

• The Registration and Information Bureau will be in the hall on the ground floor of the Classics Building.
• Mail and telegrams should be addressed to the care of Dean Gordon J. Laing, Faculty Exchange, University of Chicago.

Accommodations

• Accommodations in rooms at $1.50 a day per person can be arranged by writing directly to Professor Charles H. Beeson, Faculty Exchange, University of Chicago.
• Hotel accommodations are available at the following locations:
  • Hotel Del Prado: Located at the corner of Fifty-ninth Street and Blackstone Avenue, with rates starting from $3.00 a day.
  • Hotels Windermere: Facing south on Jackson Park, a mile from the University, with rates starting from $3.00.
  • Breakfast and luncheon will be served in Hutchinson Hall.

Lounges and Rest Rooms

• A lounge and smoking room for men is available in Classics Building, Room 20.
• A rest room for women is in Classics Building, Room 21.

Special Exhibit

• The Quadrangle Club (Fifty-seventh Street and University Avenue) will host a special exhibit of recent photographs of Greek excavations taken by George R. Swain, illustrating the work done by the University of Michigan at Pisidian Antioch.

The image is a document from the College Art Association of America, detailing information about their annual meeting held in Chicago, Illinois. The document is divided into sections with various pieces of information.

College Art Association of America

• Purpose: An organization for the advancement of the Fine Arts in America.
• Headquarters: Room 36, Classics Building, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

Officers

• President: John Shapley (New York University)
• Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill (Smith College)
• Secretary-Treasurer: W. Frederick Storlman (Princeton University)

Directors

• John Pickard (University of Missouri)
• George Barrie Zug (Dartmouth College)
• David M. Robinson (Johns Hopkins University)
• Leslie Cheek (Rhode Island School of Design)
• Myrtilla Avery (Wellesley College)
• Charles R. Morey (Princeton University)

Local Committee for the Chicago Meeting

• Chairman: Gordon J. Laing
• Members: F. J. Miller, E. W. Forbes, R. J. Bonner, H. W. Prescott, Walter Brehman, John A. Scott, Lucy Driscoll, Gertrude Smith, Charles F. Kelley, Emerson H. Swift, Payton S. Wild, C. F. Lewis, Lyman M. Wiggins

General Information

• Location: The University is seven miles from downtown Chicago.
• Headquarters: Room 36, Classics Building, University of Chicago.
• Transportation:
  • By car: Take the Illinois-Central suburban line from Randolph or Van Buren Street to Fifty-seventh Street.
  • By train: Get off at the Englewood Station.
  • By bus: Get off at the Stony Island Station.
• Registration: In the hall on the ground floor of the Classics Building.
• Mail: Address mail to Dean Gordon J. Laing, Faculty Exchange, University of Chicago.

Accommodations and Assignment of Rooms

• Dormitories: Rooms in men's and women's dormitories are available.
  • Men: Apply to Professor Charles H. Benson.
  • Women: Apply to Professor Gertrude Smith.
• Hotels:
  • Hotel Del Prado: European plan (single room with bath: $2.50, two in a room: $4.00 each). American plan: $3.00 a day up.
  • Hotel Windermere: European plan (single: $2.00 to $2.50, double: $2.00 to $3.00). American plan: $3.50 to $4.00.

Meals

• Breakfast and Luncheon: Served in Horticulture Hall.
• Dinner: Served in the Quadrangle Club.

Exhibits

• Special Exhibit: Photographs by George E. Swain and excavations by the University of Michigan at Pisidian Antioch.

Meetings

• Morning and Afternoon Meetings: Open to the public.

Funding

• Fund for Resuming the Annual Meeting: Contributions from the University of Louvain, Belgium.

The document also includes a smaller section at the bottom with additional text, likely a detailed schedule or further information, but it is partially obscured and not fully legible.

The image shows a vintage document or pamphlet with the heading "COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA." The document appears to be a sort of program or information leaflet, possibly related to a past meeting or conference. The left-hand side lists the Officers and Directors of the association, with their respective affiliated institutions. The right-hand side is titled "GENERAL INFORMATION" and provides logistical details like the venue location in Chicago, accommodations, meal options, and a special exhibit featuring photographs.

The document is open on two pages; there is visible wear and some tearing, particularly on the left edge. There is also a smaller, separate slip of paper inserted into the fold of the larger document, which seems to contain additional text related to the content but is partly obstructed from view. The color of the paper has aged to a yellowish hue, suggesting some historical significance or that it's an artifact from an earlier time period. The look and style of the text hint at a mid-20th century or earlier origin.

The image displays a vintage page from a publication of the College Art Association of America. The page is divided into two sections: "Officers" and "General Information."

On the left side, the document lists the officers and directors of the association, including their names and affiliations with various universities. Local committee members for the Chicago meeting are also listed.

On the right side, the general information section provides logistical details about the location of the university hosting the meeting, hotel accommodations, registration procedures, dining arrangements, and special exhibitions.

Additionally, there is a narrow slip of paper, appearing to be an inserted article, at the bottom of the image that includes more text. This slip is not fully unfolded and the text appears to be cut off from view.

The publication has a formal and structured layout typical of association documents from an earlier era.

The image shows an open booklet or pamphlet titled "The College Art Association of America," an organization for the advancement of the study of fine arts in American colleges and universities.

The left page lists the officers and directors of the association including:

• President John Shapley from New York University
• Vice-President Alfred V. Churchill from Smith College
• Secretary-Treasurer W. Frederick Stohlman from Princeton University

Directors listed are from various universities, such as University of Missouri, Dartmouth College, Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Wellesley College, and Princeton University.

There is also mention of the local committee for the Chicago meeting, which includes several names and their roles.

At the bottom, it states, "Both Morning and Afternoon Meetings Are Open to the Public," and encourages speakers to limit their discussion to five minutes.

The right page provides "General Information" about the University, which is seven miles from downtown Chicago. It provides details on reaching the university using various train lines and advice about registration upon arrival.

Accommodation details are given, including the costs and locations of dormitory rooms and hotels nearby. It mentions breakfast and luncheon services, smoking and resting rooms, as well as a special exhibit featuring photographs taken by George R. Swain and recent archaeological excavations.

Attached to the bottom of the left page is a small article or clipping titled "The Art Museum of St. Louis," explaining details about the museum's directors, administration, collections, and exhibitions.

Overall, the document is related to an art association meeting in Chicago with logistical, administrative, and general information for attendees.

This image shows a printed document titled "College Art Association of America" with a page open to a section titled "GENERAL INFORMATION." The page lists the offices of the association, including the President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer, along with their affiliations. The document also provides information about the University's location, registration details, accommodations, and meal plans. The page is slightly worn and has some creases, indicating that it has been handled or used. The document appears to be a meeting agenda or informational handout for a conference or meeting organized by the College Art Association of America.