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The image shows an open book with pages from the "The College Art Association of America." The left page lists the officers of the organization, including the President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer, along with the names of directors. It also mentions the Local Committee for the Chicago Meeting and provides a statement about the program and discussion format. The right page contains "General Information," which includes details about the location of the University, travel instructions, registration information, accommodations, and a special exhibit. The pages appear to be aged, with some discoloration, and there is a visible tear on the left page. The book is placed on a flat surface, partially open, with some documents or papers underneath it.

This image shows a collection of old documents and printed materials. The central document is a printed page titled "The College Art Association of America," which appears to be a program or guide for a meeting. It lists the officers and directors of the association, as well as the local committee for the Chicago meeting. The right page contains "General Information" about the meeting location, registration, and accommodation details.

Below the main document, there are several other papers and envelopes. One of the papers mentions the "City Art Museum of St. Louis" and appears to be a catalog or guide. The envelopes are brown and seem to be holding additional documents. The overall appearance suggests that these materials are historical and likely from the early 20th century.

This image displays a collection of aged, yellowed paper documents, likely from a mid-20th-century academic or professional conference or meeting, laid out on a flat surface.

The most prominent document is an open, two-page program or information sheet for The College Art Association of America. Its design is formal and utilitarian, printed in a classic serif font.

• Left Page (Page 1):

  • It features the heading “The COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA” and its mission: “An Organization for the Advancement of the Study of the Fine Arts in American Colleges and Universities.”
  • It lists the Officers (President: John Shapley, New York University; Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill, Smith College; Secretary-Treasurer: W. Frederick Stohlman, Princeton University).
  • Below that are the Directors, with their affiliated institutions (e.g., John Pickard, University of Missouri; George Breed Zug, Dartmouth College; David M. Robinson, Johns Hopkins University).
  • A section titled “Local Committee for the Chicago Meeting” lists numerous names, with Gordon J. Laing as Chairman.
  • At the bottom, a note states: “Each of the papers on the following program is intended to serve as the basis for discussion... Both Morning and Afternoon Meetings Are Open to the Public.” The bottom left corner of this page is noticeably torn.

• Right Page (Page 2):

  • Titled “GENERAL INFORMATION”.
  • It provides logistical details for a meeting in Chicago, including the location (Room 36, Classics Building, University of Chicago), directions from various train stations (Illinois Central, New York Central, etc.), and registration details (Registration and Information Bureau on the ground floor of the Classics Building).
  • It gives contact instructions for mail and telegrams (to Dean Gordon J. Laing).
  • It details Accommodations and Assignment of Rooms, mentioning that dormitory rooms are available for $1.50 a day and lists hotels like the “Hotel Del Prado” and “Hotels Windermere” with their rates.
  • It also mentions that breakfast and luncheon will be served in Hutchinson Hall, and that a rest room for women is available.

Beneath this main document, other pieces of aged paper are visible:

• A thin, rectangular slip of paper is tucked under the left page, displaying a dense column of text.
• Below that, a portion of a larger document with a printed header “Fund for rebuilding the university of ... University of Louvain, Belgium.” can be seen, along with a small column of text mentioning “CITY ART MUSEUM OF ST. LOUIS—New Orleans, Louisiana,” suggesting a list of institutions or contributors.

The overall appearance—yellowed paper, torn edges, and typewritten/printed text—is characteristic of archival materials from the 1930s to 1950s, documenting the organization and logistics of a scholarly conference for art historians and educators.

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.

The image is of an open book with a page on the left and a page on the right. The left page has a heading that reads "College Art Association of America." There are some other headings on the left page, such as "Officers," "President," "Vice-President," "Secretary-Treasurer," and "Directors." There are also some names and institutions listed under these headings. The right page has a heading that reads "General Information." There is some text on the right page that provides information about the University of Chicago, including its location, accommodations, and registration details.

The image shows a page from a document titled "The College Art Association of America", which appears to be an informational booklet or program. The page is divided into two main sections: Officers and Directors on the left and General Information on the right.

Left Side: Officers and Directors

• 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
  • Myrtle Avery, Wellesley College
  • Charles R. Morey, Princeton University

• Local Committee for the Chicago Meeting:

  • Gordon J. Laing (Chairman)
  • C. H. Beeson
  • R. Bonner
  • Walter Bridgman
  • Carl D. Buck
  • Lucy Driscoll
  • Roy C. Flickinger
  • Charles F. Kelley
  • Berthold Laufer
  • O. F. Long
  • F. J. Miller
  • J. C. Murley
  • H. W. Prescott
  • John A. Scott
  • Paul Shorey
  • Gertrude Smith
  • Elsie May Smithies
  • Emerson H. Swift
  • Payson S. Wild
  • Lillian M. Wilson

• Additional Notes:

  • A note at the bottom states that the papers on the program are intended for discussion, and speakers are asked to limit themselves to five minutes.
  • It mentions that both morning and afternoon meetings are open to the public.

Right Side: General Information

• Location and Headquarters:

  • The University is located seven miles from downtown Chicago.
  • The headquarters of the Association will be in Room 36, Classics Building, on the corner of Fifty-ninth Street and Ellis Avenue.
  • Members arriving from various train stations (Randolph or Van Buren Street to Fifty-seventh Street, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Nickel Plate, or Rock Island) are advised to get off at the Sixty-third Street Station.

• Registration:

  • Members are requested to register immediately upon arrival at the Registration and Information Bureau on the ground floor of the Classics Building.

• Mail and Telegrams:

  • Correspondence should be addressed in care of Dean Gordon J. Laing, Faculty Exchange, the University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.

• Accommodations:

  • Room Assignments:

    • Rooms in the men's and women's dormitories are available at $1.50 a day.
    • Reservations should be made in advance by writing directly to Professor Charles H. Beeson, Faculty Exchange, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
    • Further instructions and room assignments will be given out at the Registration and Information Bureau.

  • Hotel Accommodations:

    • Members preferring hotel accommodations are requested to apply directly to the manager of the hotel selected.
    • Suggested Hotels:
      • Hotel Del Prado: Corner of Fifty-ninth Street and Blackstone Avenue, five blocks from the University. European plan: single room with bath, $3.00 a day; room without bath, $2.50; two in a room, $2.00 each. American plan: $3.50 a day up.
      • Hotels Windermere, south to Jackson Park, a mile from the University: Facing East: $3.00 to $5.00 single; $4.30 to $6.50 double. All rooms with bath. West: $3.50 to $5.00 single; $7.00 to $9.00 double. All rooms with bath.

  • Breakfast and Lunch:

    • Breakfast and luncheon will be served to both men and women in Hutchinson Hall at usual rates.

  • Lounging and Smoking Rooms:

    • A lounging and smoking room for men is provided in the Classics Building, Room 20.
    • A rest room for women is furnished in the Classics Building, Room 21.

• Quarantine Club:

  • The Quarantine Club (Fifty-ninth Street and University Avenue) extends its privileges to the members of the visiting associations.

• Special Exhibit:

  • A special exhibit, illustrating a number of large photographs taken by George R. Swain and including recent excavations conducted by the University of Michigan at Pisidian Antioch, will be on display.

Additional Notes:

• The document is typed and appears to be part of an official program or informational booklet for a meeting or conference organized by the College Art Association of America.
• The page is clean and well-preserved, with clear formatting and structured information.

This document provides comprehensive logistical details for attendees, including contact information, accommodation options, and additional amenities.

An open, aged pamphlet or program from the College Art Association of America. The left page lists OFFICERS and DIRECTORS, with names and titles, and a note at the bottom that both morning and afternoon meetings are open to the public. The right page is titled GENERAL INFORMATION and contains a block of text about the university and meeting details in Chicago. The booklet is yellowed with age and placed on a tan folder; a long narrow newspaper clipping is taped to the lower left area of the left page. There are signs of wear along the edges and spine.

This image shows an open booklet or pamphlet with two pages visible. The left page is titled "College Art Association of America" and lists officers, directors, and the local committee names for a Chicago meeting. The text is typed with a clear, professional layout and includes a note indicating that meetings are open to the public.

The right page is titled "General Information" and provides logistical details regarding a meeting's location and accommodations, including addresses, transportation advice, and meal arrangements. The text is neatly divided into paragraphs for readability.

Below the booklet, a clipped portion of a newspaper or document is inserted, partially covering the text on the left page. It appears to be an additional piece of related information, printed in a smaller font, and is slightly angled. The text on this insert is difficult to make out in detail. The background includes a beige folder or paper beneath the pages, giving the image a vintage look.

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.