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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795121

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. It covers the commencement ceremonies at Harvard University.

Headline and Subheadlines:

  • Main Headline: "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day"
  • Subheadlines:
    • "Some of the Scholars in Line"
    • "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession"

Photographs:

  1. Left Photograph:

    • Caption: "Some of the Scholars in Line"
    • Description: The photograph shows a group of scholars in academic regalia, walking in a line. The caption identifies several individuals:
      • Professor George H. Chase
      • Le Baron R. Briggs (Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences)
      • John Langdon
      • Henry Ware Eliot (Dean of the Architectural School)
  2. Right Photograph:

    • Caption: "Seniors and Their Teachers Marching to the Sever Quadrangle"
    • Description: This photograph depicts a long procession of faculty and graduating seniors marching towards the Sever Quadrangle. The scene is set outdoors with trees and a pathway visible in the background.

Articles:

  1. Left Column:

    • Headline: "Boston Harvard Honors War Dead"
    • Content: This article discusses the honoring of war dead during the commencement ceremonies. It mentions the presence of Governor Alvan T. Fuller and the formal exercises including a memorial service.
  2. Middle Column:

    • Headline: "Yardley Will Be Commencement Speaker for Alumni"
    • Content: This article announces that Yardley will be the commencement speaker for the alumni.
  3. Right Column:

    • Headline: "Smith Ready for Summer"
    • Content: This article discusses the readiness of Smith College for the summer session.

Additional Information:

  • The newspaper page is numbered "TWELVE" at the top.
  • The layout includes text columns and photographs, providing a visual and textual account of the commencement events at Harvard University.

This detailed summary captures the essence of the newspaper clipping, highlighting the key elements and content related to the Harvard commencement ceremonies in 1925.

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The image is a newspaper spread from June 15, 1925, detailing an event at Harvard University, specifically focusing on the Commencement Day activities.

Left Side:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "BESTOW HARVARD HONORS WITH OLD PA TRANSCRIPT"
    • There is a mention of a 91-year-old alumnus applying for an Old Graduates Society of the College. The article highlights an article on a delay in the formal entry of officials during the procession.
  2. Middle Left Section:

    • Headline: "Some of the Scholars in Line"
    • A photograph shows a group of scholars standing in line, likely candidates for degrees. The caption lists several professors and their roles:
      • Professor George H. Chase
      • Dean Barnard R. Briggs
      • Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, John Livingston
      • Dean of the School of Architecture, George H. Earle
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • Text discusses the commencement ceremonies and the notable presence of distinguished alumni, including an 87-year-old graduate who attended the ceremony.

Right Side:

  1. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession"
    • A photograph shows a procession of faculty members and candidates walking down a pathway. This procession is heading towards the Sever Quad.
  2. Bottom Right Section:

    • Title: "Seniors and Their Teachers Marching to the Sever Quadrangle"
    • The caption describes the march of seniors with their teachers, highlighting the formal and significant nature of the event, where many alumni and teachers accompany the graduating students to the Sever Quad.

This newspaper spread captures the ceremonial and academic essence of the Harvard University Commencement Day in 1925, showcasing both the procession of scholars and the significant presence of faculty and distinguished alumni.

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The image shows a spread from the Boston Evening Transcript dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The headline at the top of the page reads "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day." The left page features an article with the headline "Some of the Scholars in Line," accompanied by a photograph showing a group of individuals, likely scholars, walking in a line. The caption under the photo identifies some of the individuals, including Professor George H. Chase, Le Baron R. Briggs, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, John Livingston, Dean of the Architectural School, and George Harold Edgerly.

The right page features another article titled "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession," with a photograph showing a large group of people, presumably faculty and graduates, marching in an academic procession. The caption under this photo mentions that it depicts "Seniors and Their Teachers Marching to the Sever Quadrangle."

The layout of the spread includes both text and historical photographs, capturing a moment from a past Harvard commencement ceremony, with detailed descriptions of the events and participants. The condition of the newspaper pages shows some wear and tear, indicative of their age.

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The image is of a newspaper page from the "Boston Evening Transcript," dated Thursday, June 15, 1922. The headline reads "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day," indicating that the content pertains to Harvard University's commencement activities.

Here are the detailed elements visible in the image:

  1. Left Column (Honors and Announcements):

    • The leftmost column lists several notable events and recognitions:
      • Bestowing of honorary degrees, including names and their accomplishments.
      • Ceremonies conducted by the Senior Class Committee.
      • An appointment for the Graduate Society of Geneva.
      • Recognition of a 50-year-old alumni group.
      • The selection of Governor Cox for an honorary role.
      • Details on the Farwell Entry Officials holding up a procession.
  2. Middle Section (Photos and Captions):

    • The middle part features two primary photographs with captions:
      • Top Photo: "Some of the Scholars in Line"
        • This image shows a group of individuals, likely students or scholars, in a procession.
      • Right Photo: "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession"
        • This image depicts a long line of faculty and candidates for degrees participating in the commencement procession.
      • Bottom Photo: "Seniors and Their Teachers Marching to the Sever Quadrangle"
        • This photo shows seniors along with their teachers marching towards the Sever Quadrangle.
  3. Text Article:

    • Below the photographs, there is a detailed article describing the commencement events. It mentions various personalities and specific activities:
      • Professor Charles H. Moore, Dean Briggs, and other notable individuals are highlighted.
      • The article discusses different aspects of the ceremony, such as the conferring of degrees, specific awards, and other academic recognitions.
      • It also includes a narrative about the procession, the gathering of alumni, and other traditions associated with Harvard's commencement.

Overall, the newspaper page captures the essence of Harvard University's commencement day events in 1922, highlighting the processions, ceremonies, and the individuals involved.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The headline reads "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day."

The front page features two main photographs and several articles related to the Harvard University commencement exercises:

  1. Left Photo: Titled "Some of the Scholars in Line," it shows a group of people, likely scholars and alumni, standing together, presumably waiting for the commencement ceremony. The caption identifies several individuals:

    • Professor George H. Chase
    • Le Baron R. Briggs, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
    • John L. Lyman, Dean of the Architectural School
    • George Howard Edson
  2. Right Photo: Titled "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession," it depicts a long line of people, including faculty members and degree candidates, walking in an academic procession. The caption mentions "Seniors and Their Teachers Marching to the Sever Quadrangle."

The articles accompanying the photos discuss various aspects of the commencement day activities. The left article mentions:

  • Commencement ceremonies conducted in an amphitheater.
  • The presence of 91-year-old alumni.
  • Governor Alvan T. Fuller's delay in the formal entry procession.

The clipping appears to be part of a larger newspaper, with the edges showing some signs of aging, such as yellowing and wear. The layout and content suggest a detailed coverage of the event, highlighting the importance and scale of the Harvard University commencement ceremony in 1925.

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The image is a page from the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The page is titled "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day" and is focused on coverage of Harvard University's graduation ceremonies.

Key elements of the page include:

  1. Headline and Subheadings:

    • The main headline reads "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day."
    • Additional headlines and subheadings provide context, such as "Some of the Scholars in Line" and "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession."
  2. Photographs:

    • The left side of the page contains a photograph labeled "Some of the Scholars in Line," showing a group of students dressed in graduation attire.
    • The right side of the page includes a photograph titled "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession," depicting faculty members and graduates participating in a procession.
    • There is also a smaller photograph below the main one on the right side labeled "Seniors and Their Teachers Marching to the Sever Quadrangle."
  3. Text:

    • The text on the left side describes the commencement ceremonies, including the gathering of alumni and the academic procession.
    • It mentions notable individuals such as Professor George H. Chappell, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, John Leverett, and George Hazard, Dean of the School of Architecture.
    • The text also includes details about the procession and the various groups involved, such as faculty, candidates for degrees, and seniors marching to the Sever Quadrangle.
  4. Additional News Items:

    • There are other smaller news items on the left margin of the page, such as a note on "Governor Arrives," which mentions a delay in the governor's arrival for the formal entry in the academic procession.
    • There is also a note about a 91-year-old alumni applause for the oldest graduate.

The page provides a detailed account of the Harvard University Commencement Day in 1925, including the participation of alumni, faculty, and students, and the formal academic procession.

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The image shows an open newspaper from the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated Thursday, June 18, presumably from the year 1925 based on the text on the paper. The headlines and articles are related to Harvard University's Commencement Day events. The right page, under the headline "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day," features a photograph of individuals in academic regalia—typically worn by faculty and graduates—marching in a procession through an outdoor setting which is captioned as "Seniors and Their Teachers Marching to the Sever Quadrangle." The left page contains several columns of text, detailing various aspects of the commencement, including honors bestowed, alumni gatherings, and references to specific individuals associated with Harvard. The newspaper appears to be aged, with a yellowed patina and slightly frayed edges, suggesting it is an artifact from the period.

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The image depicts a newspaper spread from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Thursday, June 18, 1925, featuring photographs and articles on Harvard Alumni gathering for Commencement Day. The left page includes an article titled "Some of the Scholars in Line," accompanied by a photograph of academic procession participants in graduation regalia. Below the photo, several academic officials are identified, including Professor George H. Chase, Le Baron R. Briggs, John Livingston Lowes, and George Harold Edgell.

The right page highlights "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession" with a large photograph showing Harvard seniors and their teachers marching to the Sever Quadrangle in formal attire. The scene is set outdoors on a grassy area with trees providing a backdrop to the procession.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or photo album, with two newspaper clippings attached across the two pages.

  • The left page features a clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. It has the headline "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day."
  • There are two black-and-white photos in the clipping. The left photo, captioned "Some of the Scholars in Line," shows a group of men wearing academic robes and caps, walking in a procession.
  • The right photo, captioned "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession," shows a very large line of faculty and students in academic robes marching along a path in a park or campus area. The procession members are visible stretching far back in a long curve.
  • The text under the smaller photo mentions names including Professor George H. Chase, Le Baron R. Briggs (Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences), John Livingston Lowes (Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences), and George Harold Edgell (Dean of the Architectural School).

The scrapbook pages overall have a vintage, yellowed appearance, indicating age. The clipping documents the Harvard commencement ceremonies from 1925.

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The image depicts two pages from a historical newspaper or publication, dated Thursday, June 15, 1922, from the Boston Evening Transcript. The pages are part of a commemorative issue titled "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day."

Left Page:

  • Headline: "Harvard Alumni Gather for Commencement Day."
  • Subheading: "Some of the Scholars in Line."
  • Content:
    • The page features a black-and-white photograph of a group of men dressed in academic regalia, likely faculty members or distinguished scholars, walking in a line.
    • The caption below the photograph identifies several individuals, including Professor George H. Chase, Le Baron R. Briggs, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, John Livingston Lowell, Dean of the Graduate School, and George Harold Edgell, Dean of the Architectural School.
    • The text on the left side of the page includes various articles and announcements, such as:
      • "BESTOW HARVARD HONORS UPON OLD PA": A headline about awarding honors to alumni.
      • "84-YEAR-OLD APPLIES FOR ADMISSION TO COLLEGE": A story about an elderly applicant seeking admission.
      • "GOVERNOR ARRIES OFFICIAL HOLD-UPS": A brief mention of a governor's actions.
    • The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with dense columns of text and a mix of headlines, subheadings, and photographs.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Faculty and Candidates for Degrees in Academic Procession."
  • Content:
    • The page features a large black-and-white photograph showing a long, orderly procession of individuals, likely students and faculty, marching in academic regalia. The procession is lined up along a pathway, suggesting a formal academic ceremony, possibly the commencement procession.
    • Below the photograph, a caption reads: "Seniors and Their Teachers Marching to the Sever Quadrangle."
    • The right side of the page contains additional text, though it is less prominent than the left page. The text appears to continue the theme of the academic gathering, possibly detailing the event or providing further context about the participants.

Overall Context:

  • The publication commemorates a significant academic event at Harvard University, likely the commencement exercises.
  • The images and accompanying text highlight the formal nature of the occasion, showcasing distinguished faculty members and students participating in the academic procession.
  • The design and typography reflect the style of early 20th-century newspapers, with clear headlines, detailed captions, and a mix of textual and visual elements.

This page provides a glimpse into the traditions and ceremonies of Harvard University during the early 1920s.