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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795089

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The image appears to be a scan of a page from a historical newspaper or publication, likely from the early 1920s, given the year "1925" mentioned on the page. The page contains several articles and announcements, some of which are titled and dated, while others are not. Here's a breakdown of the visible content:

  1. "The Independents" - This section discusses an art exhibition with various artists and their addresses listed, indicating that it was an event of the Independent Artists Society.
  2. "Professor Edgell to Speak" - This announcement details a lecture by Professor George H. Edgell at the Chilton Club about "Palaces and Dwellings of the Middle Ages."
  3. "Two German Masters" - This section mentions lectures by Professor Oskar Hagen on "Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance - Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald."
  4. "Two More Faculty Promotions" - This article discusses promotions of faculty members at Harvard, including Charles B. Gulick and André Morize.
  5. "HAGEN AT HARVARD" - This brief article mentions lectures by Professor Oskar Hagen on the same topic as in the "Two German Masters" section.
  6. "FOGG ART MUSEUM" - This section describes an exhibition of prints by German masters at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page also includes some handwritten notes at the bottom left corner, suggesting that someone might have been taking notes or highlighting parts of the text.

The overall tone of the page is informative and academic, typical of university-related news from the early 1920s.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and typed notes pasted into a scrapbook or journal. The clippings are dated from February 1925 and appear to be related to various events, lectures, and exhibitions in Boston and the surrounding area. Here is a detailed description of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Many Painters From This City and Other Parts of the State Make Entries in New York Show"
    • Date: February 24, 1925
    • Content: Lists the names and addresses of artists from Boston and other towns in Massachusetts who will exhibit at the Society of Independent Artists' ninth annual showing at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel from March 6 to 30. The artists include J. Randolph Brown, Ruth L. Coleman, Charles I. Connick, and many others.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Professor Edgell to Speak"
    • Date: February 28, 1925
    • Content: Announces that Professor George H. Edgell, dean of the faculty of architecture at Harvard University, will give a talk at the Chilton Club on "Palaces and Dwellings of the Middle Ages" on Thursday, March 12. The talk is in aid of the Cambridge School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture for Women. The talk will be illustrated with lantern slides and there will be an exhibition of the work of the students. The committee in charge of arrangements includes Mrs. Ralph Bradley and others.
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Two German Masters"
    • Date: February 24, 1925
    • Content: Announces that under the joint auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, Professor Oskar Hagen of the University of Göttingen will deliver two lectures on "Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance—Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald" on Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6, at 4:30 P.M. The lectures will be given in English and will be illustrated with lantern slides. They will be open to the public.
  4. Middle Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Lectures on ‘Theories of Magnetism’ III. Professor Peter Debye"
    • Date: Thursday, March 5
    • Content: Lists lectures on various topics including "Theories of Magnetism," "Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance—Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald," "Notes on a Recent Trip to British Guiana," and others. The lectures are given under the joint auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The locations and times of the lectures are provided.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Two More Faculty Promotions"
    • Date: February 28, 1925
    • Content: Announces the promotion of two members of the faculty to full professorships at Harvard. Associate Professor George H. Edgell, dean of the Faculty of Architecture, is named professor of Fine Arts, and Associate Professor André Morize becomes professor of French literature.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum"
    • Date: February 28, 1925
    • Content: Announces an exhibition of the prints of the great German masters of the sixteenth century, exclusive of Dürer, in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition includes excellent impressions of work by Cranach, Hans Baldung Grün, and the "Little Masters." Holbein is represented by very fine proofs from the Dance of Death, and by borders and Old Testament cuts.

The scrapbook page is neatly organized, with the clippings arranged in a grid-like format. The background of the page is a light beige color, and the clippings are pasted with white borders around them. The text is in black ink, and the dates are handwritten in some instances. The overall appearance suggests that this is a carefully curated collection of articles related to art, lectures, and academic promotions from 1925.

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This image displays an open, aged page from a bound newspaper or periodical, likely dated Thursday, February 26, 1925, as handwritten annotations appear on several articles. The page is yellowed with visible creases and wear along the spine, suggesting it is an archival copy.

The content is composed of several distinct news articles and event announcements, primarily focused on academic and cultural events at Harvard University during early March 1925.


Key Articles and Headlines:

1. Main Calendar of Events (Center Column)

  • Thursday, March 5

    • Lectures on “Theories of Magnetism.” – Professor Peter Derby, Jefferson Physical Laboratory, 4:30 PM.
    • Lectures on “Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance—Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald.” (Illustrated). – Professor Oskar Hagen, Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 PM.
      • Note: These were part of a joint program of the Germanic Museum and Fogg Art Museum.
    • Biological Club: “Notes on a Recent Trip to British Guiana.” – Mr. D. H. Linder, Zoological Laboratory, Room 46, 4:45 PM.
    • Harvard Instrumental Clubs Concert – Living Room, Harvard Union, 8 PM. Open only to members of the Union and their guests (guest cards available at the News-stand; no admission charge).
  • Friday, March 6

    • Harvard Officers Fund Association Annual Meeting – University 5, 4:30 PM. (See page 125.)
    • Episcopal Theological School – Lecture: “Benedict of Nursia” by Dean Washburn, 4:30 PM; Evening Prayer at 5:30 PM; Address by Professor Dun at St. John’s Memorial Chapel, Brattle Street.
    • Lectures on “Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance...” (Illustrated). – Professor Oskar Hagen, again at the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 PM.

2. “Two German Masters” Article (Left Column)

Summarizes the upcoming illustrated lectures by Professor Oskar Hagen on Dürer and Grünewald, emphasizing they are open to the public and will be illustrated. Mentions the collaboration between the Germanic Museum and Fogg Art Museum.

3. “Two More Faculty Promotions” (Left Column, Bottom)

Announces promotions and appointments at Harvard:

  • Professor George H. Edgell promoted to full professor of Architecture.
  • Professor Charles B. Gulick appointed to full professor of Greek Literature.
  • Professor Herbert W. Smyth appointed to professor of Greek and Latin.
  • Professor A. Kingsley Porter promoted to full professor of Fine Arts.
  • William D. Boardman appointed as assistant professor of English.

4. “Fogg Art Museum” Article (Bottom Right)

Announces an ongoing exhibition in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum:

  • Features “prints of the great German masters of the sixteenth century, exclusive of Dürer.”
  • Highlights artists: Cranach, Hans Baldung Grien, and “Little Masters.”
  • Notes that Holbein is represented by “very fine proofs from the Dance of Death, and by borders and Old Testament cuts.”

5. “Professor Spence to Speak” Article (Top Right)

Reports on a lecture by Professor George H. Edgell (Architecture) at the Clubhouse of the Society of the Alumni on March 12, 1925, on “Plans and Drawings of the Middle Ages.”


Handwritten Annotations:

The page contains several handwritten notes in pencil, primarily dating the articles:

  • "Thursday, Feb. 26, '25" appears on multiple articles – likely indicating the day the events were announced or when this copy was filed.
  • “Hagen at Harvard” is handwritten next to the Fogg Art Museum article, with a note: “Harvard, Mass. 11/7/25” (possibly a later archival notation).

Overall Impression:

This newspaper clipping captures a moment of vibrant academic and cultural life at Harvard in 1925. The emphasis on German Renaissance art, faculty promotions, scientific lectures, and musical events paints a picture of an elite educational institution deeply engaged with both scholarly research and public outreach. The handwritten notes and the condition of the page suggest it was carefully preserved as a historical record.

This document is a valuable artifact for understanding early 20th-century academic culture at Harvard, particularly the activities of the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum under Professor Oskar Hagen’s direction.

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The image shows an open book with several pages containing printed text. The pages are yellowed and appear to be from a historical document or publication. The text is in black ink and includes various announcements, lectures, and events related to academic activities and exhibitions. The book has a hardcover with a spine and is placed on a gray surface, possibly a table or shelf. The pages are slightly curled at the edges, indicating the age of the document.

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The image shows a page of a newspaper with several articles on it. The page is from the Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper at Harvard University. The articles cover a range of topics, including lectures, exhibitions, and faculty promotions. The top article is about a lecture on "Theories of Magnetism" by Professor Peter Debye, while the bottom article is about an exhibition of German masters at the Fogg Art Museum. The articles are written in a formal style and provide detailed information about the events and people mentioned.

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The image depicts a page from a historical document or newspaper, likely from the early 20th century, given the date "Thursday, March 5" and the format of the text. The page is filled with typed or printed announcements and notices, primarily related to academic and cultural events at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details:

Top Section:

  • Header: The top of the page features a header with the date "Thursday, March 5" and mentions "Lectures on 'Theories of Magnetism'" by Professor Peter Debye, scheduled for Room 3 of the German Laboratory at 4:30 P.M.
  • Additional Lectures:
    • Another lecture titled "Lectures on 'Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance — Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald'" is announced, to be held in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 1:30 P.M., presented by Professor Oskar Hagen.
    • A lecture on "Biological Club: 'Notes on a Recent Trip to British Guiana'" by Mr. D. H. Harland is also listed, to be held in Zoological Laboratory, Room 16, at 4:45 P.M.
    • An announcement for the Harvard Union Concert by the Harvard Zoological Laboratory and the Radcliffe Instrumental Clubs is included, open to members and guests only.

Middle Section:

  • Fogg Art Museum Exhibition:
    • A prominent announcement highlights an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring the works of two German masters of the sixteenth century: Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald. The exhibition includes excellent impressions of works by Cranach, Hans Baldung Grien, and others, with fine proofs from the Dance of Death and Old Testament illustrations.
    • The exhibition is scheduled to open on Friday, March 6, and will be illustrated in English and German.

Bottom Section:

  • Additional Notices:
    • An announcement for the Episcopal Theological School lecture titled "Benedict of Nursia" by Dean Washburn, scheduled for 4:30 P.M. at the Chapel, Battle Street.
    • Another lecture on "Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance — Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald" is repeated, with details about the presentation by Professor Oskar Hagen.

Formatting and Layout:

  • The text is organized into clear sections, with headings and subheadings for different events.
  • The page includes details such as times, locations, and presenters for each event.
  • The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers or university bulletins, with dense, typed text and structured announcements.

Visual Elements:

  • The page appears aged, with a slightly worn and yellowed appearance, indicative of its historical nature.
  • Handwritten notes or markings are visible at the bottom of the page, possibly annotations or corrections made by someone reading the document.

Overall Context:

The document serves as a record of academic and cultural events at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum during the early 20th century. It highlights the importance of art exhibitions, lectures, and academic gatherings, reflecting the intellectual and artistic interests of the time. The inclusion of specific dates, times, and locations suggests it was intended for students, faculty, and the general public to stay informed about upcoming events.

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The image shows a yellowed scrapbook page filled with small newspaper clippings pasted in. It’s a vintage, bound-page layout with a worn edge and a visible spine. The clippings are mostly announcements of lectures and museum exhibitions from around 1925. The central clipping is a schedule for Thursday, March 5, detailing lectures on “Theories of Magnetism,” the German Renaissance (Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald), and other university notices. There are several smaller side clippings with related notices and a bottom clipping from the Fog Art Museum describing an exhibition of German master prints (Dürer, Cranach, Holbein, and others). The overall look is archival and historical, with aged, cream-colored paper and small, dense type.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings. The clippings are arranged in a collage-like fashion and appear to describe academic events, lectures, exhibitions, and faculty promotions from Harvard and related institutions around February and March of 1925.

Visible headings from the clippings include:

  • Notices of lectures on topics such as "Theories of Magnetism," and "Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance."
  • Announcements of exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including work by German artists like Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald.
  • A mention of Professor Oskar Hagen giving lectures.
  • Miscellaneous news items about faculty promotions and other institutional activities.

The text is printed on yellowed paper, typical of an aged scrapbook. Overall, it captures a historical snapshot of university-related events and intellectual life from the mid-1920s.

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This image shows a page from an old document or book with visible aging and discoloration. It appears to be a historical record or a listing of events and lectures, possibly from an academic institution, considering the mentions of lectures, professors, and academic subjects.

The text mentions several topics, such as lectures on "Theories of Magnetism," "Two Great Masters of the German Renaissance—Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald," and "Notes on a Recent Trip to British Guiana." Specific details include dates like Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6, without a given year, and times for the events—4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Various professors are cited, like Professor Petrie Debye and Professor Oscar Hagen. The events are associated with Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum and the Biological Laboratory.

The bottom part of the document is separate with text indicating "Fogg Art Museum Feb. 12, 1925," which suggests that the document or the listing of events is from around that time.

The page is marked with a handwritten annotation in the upper left corner, "Tues Mar 3/25," which probably indicates a specific date of interest relevant to the person who wrote it. The document's right edge is rough, indicating it may be torn or frayed.

These elements collectively provide insight into the academic and cultural events of the time, showcasing the types of lectures and interests that were prevalent in a scholarly setting, likely during the early 20th century.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page, seemingly from the early 1920s, based on the dates mentioned in the clippings. It contains various newspaper clippings mounted on a light brown page. The clippings feature announcements of lectures, exhibitions, and attractions at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. Some of the topics included in the clippings are:

  • Lectures on magnetism by Professor Peter Debye.
  • Talks on German Renaissance masters, Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald, by Professor Oskar Hagen.
  • Notes on recent trips to British Guiana.
  • Concerts by the Harvard Instrumental Clubs.
  • A lecture on Benedict of Nursia by Dean Washington of the Episcopal Theological School.
  • Faculty promotions at Harvard, including Professor E.V. McCollum and Professor A.R. Benner.

The page showcases the academic and cultural activities taking place at Harvard during this period. Some clippings are annotated with dates, and certain phrases are highlighted or underlined, suggesting they were considered of particular significance. The overall appearance is that of a well-preserved historical document, possibly part of a larger collection or archival material documenting university life and intellectual events of the era.