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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795075

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically from the "Cornell Daily Sun." The page contains several articles and announcements related to the Fogg Art Museum and various academic lectures and courses. Here is a summary of the main content:

  1. Fogg Art Museum Announcements:

    • Two lectures are announced to be held at the Fogg Art Museum. The first, on January 27 at 4:30 PM, is by Royal Cortissoz on the topic of "The New York Times Lecture on the French Painter, Degas." The second lecture, on January 28 at 4:30 PM, is by Professor G. M. A. Richter on "The Egyptian Expedition of the Royal Ontario Museum of Toronto."
    • The lectures will be illustrated with lantern-slides and are open to the public.
  2. Plan Series of Lectures on Five Famous Authors:

    • A series of lectures on five famous authors is planned. The lectures will be given by Professor J. L. Lowes, Professor G. L. Kittredge, and Professor E. K. Rand.
    • The lectures will focus on authors such as Dante, Shakespeare, and Goethe.
  3. Courses of Instruction List Gets New Recruits:

    • Several new courses are announced, including a course on social ethics by Professor G. A. Kirchner, a course on the history of the Karyptian language by Professor G. A. Barton, and a course on the history of Egypt by Professor A. T. Olmstead.
    • The courses are open to graduates and undergraduates and will be held at various times throughout the week.
  4. Grinnell Professor to Give Social Ethics:

    • Professor G. A. Kirchner will give a course on social ethics, focusing on the history of the Karyptian language and the history of Egypt.
  5. Dragon Hunting:

    • An article titled "Dragon Hunting" discusses a collection of Chinese jades and the history of jade in China.
    • The article mentions the significance of jade in Chinese culture and its use in various artifacts.

The page is laid out in a traditional newspaper format with multiple columns of text and headlines for each article. The content is primarily academic and cultural, focusing on lectures, courses, and exhibitions related to art and history.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, featuring several news articles related to the Fogg Art Museum. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left (Fogg Art Museum Announcement):

    • Title: "Fogg Art Museum announces two lectures..."
    • Details: The Fogg Art Museum announces two lectures during the first week of January. The first lecture is on January 25 by Professor C. H. Capart, on Egyptian antiquities, and is scheduled for 7:30 PM. The second lecture is on January 26 by Professor A. D. M. Wilson, titled "The Antiquities of the Near East," scheduled for 7:30 PM.
  2. Top Right (Courses of Instruction):

    • Title: "Courses of Instruction List Gets New Recruits"
    • Details: The Fogg Art Museum announces three new courses:
      • Egyptology by Professor Reiner, focusing on ancient Egyptian art and civilization.
      • Grinnell Professor on Social Ethics by Professor Grinnell.
      • Chinese Art and Culture by Professor Jean Brainerd.
    • These courses will start on January 25, with each scheduled at different times and days.
  3. Middle Left (Plan Series of Lectures):

    • Title: "Plan Series of Lectures on Five Famous Authors"
    • Details: Professor Grant will open a new series of lectures on March 16, 1925, focusing on the works of five famous authors: Dante, Shakespeare, Milton, Goethe, and Sophocles. The series will cover various literary genres including epic poetry, tragedy, and comedy.
  4. Middle Right (Course on Greek Literature):

    • Title: "Grinnell Professor to Give Social Ethics 3"
    • Details: Three courses in Egyptology, given by Professor A. H. Reiner, are now open to the public. The courses will be held on specific days and times, including January 25, 26, and 27.
  5. Bottom Left (Changes in Course Schedule):

    • Title: "Changes in Hours of Two Courses"
    • Details: Changes have been made to the schedule of courses. Philosophy 35, "Psychology," will now meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The course on "History of Religion 1" by Professor G. P. Moore will be held on Saturday, and "Chinese 1" by Professor LaPierre will be on Wednesday.
  6. Bottom Right (Dragon Hunting):

    • Title: "Dragon Hunting"
    • Details: An article about a Chinese treasure hunt for a mythical dragon, or "dragon-hunter," by Mr. Ficks, who is collecting Chinese antiquities. It highlights the rarity and importance of the items sought.
  7. Bottom Center (Enrollment Announcement):

    • Title: "Enrollment in Courses Announced"
    • Details: It mentions that enrollment for courses in English 52 and Sophocles 100 may be limited, with specific deadlines for enrollment and acceptance.

Overall, the newspaper page highlights the educational and cultural offerings at the Fogg Art Museum, including new lectures, course additions, and updates on enrollment procedures.

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The image displays an open book or pamphlet with text on both visible pages. The text appears to be from a section detailing courses, lectures, and events at an educational institution, possibly a university. The left page includes announcements about a series of lectures on famous authors, with details about the professors and the schedule for these lectures. The right page lists various courses of instruction, including those in Egyptology, Chinese, and other subjects, along with specific details about the professors, required textbooks, and meeting times. The text is printed in a clear, readable font, and the layout is organized with headings and subheadings to distinguish different sections. The overall impression is that this is an academic bulletin or course catalog, providing essential information to students and faculty.

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The image is of an old newspaper clipping from the Harvard University publication detailing various academic courses, lectures, and events at the Fogg Art Museum. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Courses of Instruction

List Gets New Recruits
Courses Begin Jan. 16

  1. Three Egyptology Courses Will Be Given by Professor Reisner-Chinese Institute Professor Arrives

    • Three courses in Egyptology will be offered by Professor G.A. Reisner starting on January 18. These include:
      • A course on the Egyptian language.
      • A course on historical texts.
      • An archaeological course on the history of ancient Egypt.
  2. Grinnell Professor to Give Social Ethics 3

    • This course, given by Professor U.A. Haskell, will be added to the list and is open to both graduates and undergraduates.

Plan Series of Lectures on Five Famous Authors

Course Given Jan. 10

  • A series of lectures on famous authors, arranged by Professor F.B. Gummere, will be open to the public:
    • Gothic, Sophocles, and Virgil
      • The third annual series of lectures will be given by prominent professors:
        • Professor C.H. Grandgent on "Dante."
        • Professor F.B. Gummere on "Beowulf."
        • Professor C.R. Post on Spanish literature.
        • Professor E.K. Rand on "Virgil."
        • Professor J.H. Ropes on "Sophocles."
      • These lectures are intended to provide studies concentrating on prominent and ancient authors.

University Fogg Art Museum

Jan. 10, 25

  1. Two Lectures on Chinese Art

    • Two lectures will be given by Mr. Osvald Sirén during January:
      • The first lecture on January 10, focusing on early Chinese art.
      • The second lecture on January 20, discussing the art of the T'ang period.
  2. Exhibition and Lectures

    • An exhibition of the Commission for Relief in Belgium, featuring various works of art and civilization, will be held at the Fogg Museum.
    • The exhibition will be accompanied by lantern-slides and open to the public.

"Dragon" Hunting

Jan. 17, 25

  • Course on Dragon Hunting
    • Professor George H. Chase will give a course on the study of Greek vases, specifically focusing on the "Dragon" vases.
    • The course will cover the history of the subject and will be illustrated with many examples.
    • An exhibition of these vases will be held in the Museum.

Miscellaneous Notes

  • Changes in Courses

    • Several changes have been announced for various courses, including the addition of new courses and the cancellation of others.
    • Notable additions include:
      • A course on the History of Religion by Professor G.F. Moore.
      • A course on "Introduction to Romance Language" by Professor C.H. Grandgent.
  • Lecture Announcements

    • Professor F.B. Gummere will give an open lecture on "Beowulf" as part of the series on famous authors.
    • Other professors, including Mr. Bell and Mr. Pease, will offer courses on Thucydides and Greek literature respectively.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a university publication dated January 10, 1925. It includes several articles and announcements related to the Fogg Art Museum and other academic courses at Harvard University.

  1. Fogg Art Museum Announcements:

    • Two lectures are scheduled in January:
      • On January 20 at 4:30 p.m., Royal Cortissoz, editor of the New York Tribune, will speak on "Angkor and Cambodia."
      • On January 28 at 4:30 p.m., Professor Jean Capart of the University of Liège will speak on "The Art of Ancient Egypt."
  2. Courses of Instruction:

    • List Gets New Recruits:
      • Three new courses in Egyptology will be given by Professor G. A. Reisner, with additional details on specific courses and times.
      • Courses include:
        • Egyptology 3, on the Egyptian language.
        • Egyptology 4, on archaeological fieldwork.
        • Egyptology 1 and 2, which will be given by Professor Frankfort Johnson, focusing on Egyptian art and civilization.
  3. Plan Series of Lectures on Five Famous Authors:

    • The series will start on March 9 with Professor C. J. L. Lowes on Dante.
    • The series will include lectures by other professors on authors such as Goethe, Sophocles, Virgil, and others.
  4. Grinnell Professor to Give Social Ethics 3:

    • Professor H. C. Whipple will teach Social Ethics 3.
  5. Dragon Hunting:

    • A sale of Chinese artifacts, including a collection of "Dragon" figures, will be held by Mr. Pickard of New York. The collection includes various types of dragon artifacts, such as vases, bowls, and other decorative items.

The page provides a mix of academic announcements and cultural events, reflecting the intellectual and cultural activities of the university during that time.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically from the January 25, 1925, edition. The page contains several articles and announcements related to the Fogg Art Museum and academic courses at Harvard University.

  1. Fogg Art Museum Announcements:

    • Lectures on Degas:

      • The museum announces two lectures by Professor Charles C. Perkins on the work of Edgar Degas. The first lecture, "Degas: The Early Years," is scheduled for January 27 at 8 PM, and the second, "Degas: The Later Years," is on January 28 at 8 PM. Both lectures will be held in the Fogg Museum auditorium and will be illustrated with lantern slides.
    • Courses of Instruction:

      • Egyptology: Three courses in Egyptology will be offered by Professor Reiner, including "History of Egyptian Art," "Egyptian Language," and "Egyptian Archaeology." These courses are aimed at undergraduates and graduates.
      • Chinese Art: Professor Jean De Bernier will teach a course on Chinese art, specifically focusing on the Tang dynasty, and will be illustrated with lantern slides.
    • Plan Series of Lectures on Five Famous Authors:

      • Professor Grandgent will deliver a series of lectures on famous authors, beginning with Dante, on January 28 at 8 PM. This series will continue with lectures on other notable authors.
    • Professor Grinnell’s Course on Social Ethics:

      • Associate Professor A. M. Grinnell will offer a course on Social Ethics 3, focusing on radical social theory, lectures, conferences, and reports. This course is primarily for seniors.
  2. Other Academic News:

    • Courses on Museum Work:

      • Two courses in museum work will be offered by Associate Professors W. P. Bell and F. W. H. Whipple, focusing on practical museum work and the history of religion.
    • Changes in Hours:

      • Several courses have had their hours adjusted, such as Philosophy 35, Philosophy 19, and Chinese 1 and 2.
  3. Dragon Hunting:

    • An article about the sale of a collection of Chinese dragons, including a dragon-shaped vase and a dragon-shaped incense burner, with a brief historical background on the dragon's cultural significance in China.
  4. Recruitment List:

    • The list of new recruits for the courses at Harvard University is mentioned, indicating that the enrollment for some courses has reached capacity.

The articles and announcements provide a snapshot of the cultural and academic activities at Harvard University in early 1925, highlighting the museum's educational outreach and the diverse range of courses available.

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The image shows a photograph of an open newspaper or journal with articles on various academic lectures and courses. The photo is slightly angled, and on the right edge and bottom of the photo the pages appear to be somewhat frayed, indicating that the paper might be old or well-handled.

The left page has a heading "FOGG ART MUSEUM" followed by details about a "Royal Cortissoz to Lecture" on January 20 about Egyptian art. Below that is an announcement for another series of lectures titled "PLAN SERIES OF LECTURES ON FIVE FAMOUS AUTHORS" by Professor Grandgent on dates ranging from February 15 to March 25, covering topics related to Goethe, Sophocles, and Virgil, among others.

The right page features several articles. One is headlined "COURSES OF INSTRUCTION LIST GETS NEW RECRUITS" discussing new epigraphy courses by Professor Reisner, social ethics courses by Professor A. C. Whitaker, and other subjects. Beneath that, there is another section with a heading "DRAGON" HUNTING, which seems to be about an art collection of Chinese jades in the Property of A. D. Ficke, to be sold in New York.

The text is presented in small, dense paragraphs typical of early to mid-20th century newspaper layout, with serif fonts and justified columns. Specific details, such as names and dates, are included, which suggest these are historical records or announcements for educational or cultural events. The entire page seems to yellows with age, which is common in old paper documents due to oxidation and exposure to light.

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The image shows a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings adhered to a page. The clippings are arranged in columns and consist of various announcements, articles, and news reports related to academic courses, lectures, and museum exhibitions. These clippings appear to date from January 1925. The main subjects covered include:

  1. Upcoming lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring topics like Egyptian art.
  2. A planned series of lectures on five famous authors including Goethe, Sophocles, and Virgil.
  3. Courses of instruction offering new recruit lists, covering topics such as Egyptology and social ethics.
  4. Specific details about individual courses, professors' plans, and changes in course schedules.
  5. Mention of a collection of Chinese jades to be sold in New York.

The clippings are organized in such a way that each is individually cut and pasted onto the page, with handwritten notes marking dates and highlighting important details.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or book, which contains several clippings of typed and printed text, mainly announcements and articles related to academic courses, lectures, and museum events dated around January 1925.

There are five main columns or sections:

  1. Top-left clipping: About the Fogg Art Museum announcing a lecture on Degas by Royal Cortissoz on January 20, 1925. The lecture will be illustrated with lantern slides and open to the public.

  2. Below the first clipping: Announcement for a series of lectures on five famous authors, including Goethe, Sophocles, Virgil, Dante, and Milton. It mentions dates and professors such as Grandgent and Lowes.

  3. Center column: "Courses of Instruction" headline detailing new courses starting January 10, 1925, including three Egyptology courses taught by Professor Reisner, social ethics courses by Professor Franklin Johnson, and museum work courses. It also talks about changes in hours for some philosophy classes and an announcement of enrollment limits for an English course.

  4. Top-right clipping: Another announcement for the Fogg Art Museum about two lectures in January 1925. One is from Royal Cortissoz on Degas (similar to the top-left clipping), and another one on January 28 by Professor Jean Capart on Egyptian Art.

  5. Bottom-right clipping: Titled "'Dragon' Hunting," discussing a curious collection of Chinese jades owned by A.D. Ficke. It explains the background of some articles on Eastern art and the personal story of a "dragon hunter," an interesting figure interested in ancient art pieces, often little-known to the public.

There are handwritten dates in the margin for each clipping, mostly dated "Jan. 10, '25" or "Jan. 15, '25." The overall tone is academic and cultural, focused on lectures, courses, and museum exhibitions. The paper is aged and yellowed, reflecting the historical nature of the documents.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or program from the Fogg Art Museum, dated January 10, 1925. The book appears to be a printed document with a worn, aged appearance, featuring yellowed pages and visible spine wear. The text is typed or printed in a formal, early-20th-century style, and the layout includes multiple columns of dense text.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes the heading "FOGG ART MUSEUM", indicating the institution associated with the document.
    • The date "Jan. 10, '25" is prominently displayed, suggesting the publication or announcement date.
  2. Main Content:

    • The left column contains a section titled "PLAN SERIES OF LECTURES ON FIVE FAMOUS AUTHORS", listing lectures on Goethe, Sophocles, and Virgil. It mentions that the lectures will be given by Professor G. R. Post and Professor E. K. Rand, with specific dates and times provided (e.g., March 3, March 5, etc.).
    • The right column is titled "COURSES OF INSTRUCTION" and includes details about various academic courses offered by the museum. These courses cover topics such as Egyptology, Chinese Art, Social Ethics 3, and Greek Literature.
    • Specific course details include:
      • Egyptology: Taught by Professor G. A. Reisner, with sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
      • Chinese Art: A lecture by Professor Jean Capart on January 20, 1925.
      • Social Ethics 3: A course on the second half-year, focusing on the study of Egyptian language and literature.
      • Greek Literature: A course on Sophocles, taught by Professor E. K. Rand, with enrollment details and prerequisites.
  3. Additional Notes:

    • The right column also includes a section titled "DRAGON HUNTING", which appears to be a separate article or note, possibly discussing a collection or exhibit related to dragons, mentioning a Mr. Dickie and a property in New York.
    • The text is formatted with clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points, suggesting an organized and structured announcement or catalog.
  4. Visual Condition:

    • The book shows signs of age, with faded text, slight discoloration, and visible wear along the spine and edges of the pages.
    • The pages are slightly curled at the corners, indicating handling over time.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as an official announcement or catalog of educational offerings at the Fogg Art Museum in 1925. It highlights lectures and courses on art, literature, and history, reflecting the museum's role in providing cultural and academic enrichment during that era. The formal tone and structured layout suggest it was intended for distribution to potential attendees or members of the museum community.