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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. It features an article titled "The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75," which includes a photograph of Harvard's Half-Century Class in reunion.

The photograph shows a large group of men, likely alumni from the Harvard class of 1875, posing for a commemorative picture. The men are dressed in formal attire, including suits and hats, and are arranged in rows. Above them, the year "1875" is prominently displayed.

Below the photograph, there is a detailed caption listing the names of the individuals in the picture, organized by their position (seated and standing). Notable names mentioned include George Santayana, William H. Holman, Charles A. Tuttle, and many others.

The accompanying article provides additional context about the reunion event, mentioning that it was held at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston and included a dinner and speeches. The article also notes the significance of the event, marking the 50th anniversary of the class's graduation from Harvard. The reunion was attended by 110 members of the class of 1875, with many traveling from various parts of the country to participate.

Overall, the image captures a historic moment of camaraderie and celebration among the alumni of Harvard's class of 1875, highlighting their achievements and the enduring bonds formed during their college years.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript dated June 18, 1925. The headline reads "The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75," marking Harvard's half-century class reunion.

In the main photo, a group of men from the Harvard Class of 1875 is gathered together for a reunion photograph. The caption identifies these men as the class of 1875, with many of them standing and seated in two rows. Each individual is labeled with their names, starting from the front row and moving to the back row:

Front Row (Left to Right):

  • Frederick P. Fish
  • Dr. George Bacon
  • Lyman C. Joseph
  • Edward Raymond Benton
  • William H. Williamson
  • Andrew Fiske
  • Thomas Fenton Taylor
  • Domman W. Reese
  • Dr. Henry W. Brougham
  • Georgeville H. Norris
  • Rev. John W. Craig
  • Dr. William N. Bullard
  • William W. Dewhurst
  • Henry S. Millon
  • Charles S. Secord

Second Row:

  • William H. Holman
  • Warren A. Reed
  • Charles A. Thomas
  • Francis Sedgwick Watson
  • Joseph Wilby
  • George F. Canfield
  • Clifford Mitchell
  • Dr. George L. Walton

Third Row:

  • John N. Baxter
  • Augustus Homanway
  • Nathaniel H. Stone
  • Henry S. Homanway
  • Dr. Harold Williams
  • Dr. Vincent Y. Bowditch
  • Dr. Jonas E. Bacon
  • Edward D. Stoddard

Standing (Left to Right):

  • John H. Appleton
  • Francis R. Appleton
  • Henry S. Van Dusen
  • Francis Shaw
  • Dr. Morton Prince
  • Joseph P. Livermore
  • Herbert D. Kingsbury
  • Walter Woodman
  • Charles F. Halsey
  • John S. Johnson
  • Dr. John H. Johnson
  • Dr. William F. Johnson
  • Charles E. Smith
  • Dr. Charles H. Dexter
  • Charles H. Dexter
  • Dr. Edward E. Hale
  • John E. Hale
  • Dr. John C. Hale

The accompanying text describes the significance of the reunion, mentioning the achievements of the class members and their contributions to society over the 50 years since their graduation.

The bottom part of the clipping mentions that the photo was taken by Charles E. Smith, who was a graduate of Harvard Class of 1875 and had taken the picture fifty years earlier at the graduation ceremony. The newspaper also notes that many of the alumni were present for the reunion, which took place in Cambridge.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The headline reads "The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75," with the subhead "Harvard's Half-Century Class in Reunion." The main feature of the page is a large photograph of a group of men, identified as the Harvard class of 1875, gathered for their 50th reunion. The photo is labeled with the year 1875 at the top.

Beneath the photograph, there is a detailed description of the individuals in the photo, listing their names and possibly their occupations or contributions. The text is organized by rows, specifying who is seated, standing, and where specific individuals are positioned. For example, it mentions Frederick P. Fish, Dr. George R. Nutter, and others in the front row, and continues to list the names of those standing and sitting in subsequent rows. The text also includes a note about one individual, Charles W. Eliot, who is not in the photograph.

The page also includes smaller articles and advertisements, but the main focus is on the reunion of the Harvard class of 1875. The overall tone of the article is celebratory, honoring the long-standing connection and achievements of the class members.

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The image is a page from the "Boston Evening Transcript" newspaper, dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The main feature of this page is an article titled "The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75," which focuses on the 50th anniversary reunion of Harvard University's Class of 1875.

The central photograph in the article shows the members of the Harvard Class of 1875, gathered for their reunion. The image includes many men, some seated and some standing, all dressed formally, likely in suits.

Below the photograph, the names of the class members are listed in two rows:

  • Seated (from left to right): Frederick P. Fish, Dr. George Bacon, Lyman P. Edgecomb, Edward Raymond, Boston, William H. Williamsson, Andrew Fiske, Thomas Fenton Tyrer, Osmon W. Rose, Dr. Henry W. Broughton, Gorham I. Norcross, Rev. John W. Craig, Dr. William N. Bullard, William W. Davis, Henry S. Milton, Charles S. Bradley.
  • Second Row (from left to right): William H. Holson, Warren A. Reed, Charles A. Torrey, Francis H. Sedgewick, Watson, Joseph Wiltby, George F. Canfield, Culbert Melville, Dr. George L. Walton.
  • Standing (from left to right): Joseph N. Batson, Augustus Hemenway, Nathaniel H. Stone, Henry S. Howe, Dr. Harold Williams, Dr. Vincent Y. Bowditch, Dr. Jonas E. Bacon, Edward D. Page, John F. Moors, William A. Purrington, John F. Keoh, Le Baron R. Briggs, Nathaniel P. Kidder, Edmund Q. S. Osgood, William S. Fernald, Charles H. Dalton, Henry S. Dewey, Francis Shaw, Dr. Morton Prince, Joseph P. Liversidge, Herbert D. Kingsbury, Walter Woodman, Charles W. Eliot, Jr., Frederick Perry Fish, Jr., and Henry B. Cabot.

The text below the image provides additional context about the reunion event and the individuals involved. It mentions the history of the class and some specific activities that took place during the reunion, such as the dedication of the Dean Weld Room in memory of Charles Theodore Weld, a former member of the class who had passed away. The reunion was held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the article notes the attendance of various dignitaries and the activities enjoyed by the alumni. The class photograph was taken at a historic spot related to their graduation.

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The image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The headline reads "The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75" with a subheading "Harvard's Half-Century Class in Reunion."

The main feature of the clipping is a large group photograph of Harvard University graduates from the class of 1875, taken to commemorate their 50th reunion. The photo is labeled with "1875" prominently displayed at the top center.

Below the photo, there are names listed for each individual in the photograph, organized into three rows: seated, second row, and standing. The names include:

Seated:

  • Frederick P. Fish
  • Dr. George Bacon
  • Lyman Colt Joesph
  • Edward Raymond Benton
  • William H. Willamson
  • Andrew Flake
  • Thomas Fenton Taylor
  • Dominick W. Reed
  • Dr. Henry W. Brougham
  • Georgeville H. Norcross
  • Rev. John W. Craig
  • Dr. William N. Bullard
  • William W. Dewhurst
  • Henry S. Millon
  • Charles S. Johnson

Second Row:

  • William H. Holman
  • Warren A. Reed
  • Charles A. Thomas
  • Francis Sedgwick Watson
  • Joseph Wilby
  • George F. Candfield
  • Clifford Mitchell
  • Dr. George L. Walton
  • John H. Kennally
  • Augustus Homerow
  • Nathaniel H. Stone
  • Henry S. Homanswell
  • Dr. Harold Williams
  • Dr. Vincent Y. Bowditch
  • Dr. Jonas E. Bacon
  • Edward D. Jones

Standing:

  • John H. Appleton
  • Francis R. Appleton
  • Henry S. Van Duser
  • Francis Shaw
  • Dr. Morton Prince
  • Joseph P. Livermore
  • Herbert D. Kingsbury
  • Walter Woodman
  • Charles E. Norton
  • Charles E. Norton Jr.
  • Charles W. Eliot
  • George C. Mason

The accompanying text mentions that the photograph was taken at the time of their graduation and that they were re-photographed on their 50th reunion. It also provides brief biographical notes about some of the members, including their notable careers and achievements. For example, it notes that Frederick P. Fish was a member of the Harvard Board of Overseers and the founder of the People's Savings Bank in Boston. The text also describes the reunion and the significance of the occasion.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The headline of the article is "The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75" with a subtitle "Harvard's Half-Century Class in Reunion."

The main feature of the clipping is a large photograph of the Harvard Class of 1875 gathered together for their 50th reunion. The photograph shows approximately 60 individuals arranged in rows, with the front row seated and the rest standing. Each person is wearing formal attire from the early 20th century.

Below the photograph, there is a list of names and their respective positions (standing or seated), organized from left to right:

  • Seated: Frederick P. Fish, Dr. George Bacon, Lyman Colt, Joseph Edward Raymond Benton, William H. Williamson, Andrew Flake, Thomas Fenton Taylor, Dr. William W. Bissell, Dr. Henry W. Brougham, George H. Norcross, Rev. John W. Craig, Dr. William N. Bullard, William W. Dewhurst, Henry S. Millon, Charles S. Minot, William H. Holman, Warren A. Reed, Charles A. Thomas, Francis Sedgwick Watson, Joseph Wilby, George F. Canfield, Clifford Mitchell, Dr. George L. Walton, John H. Kennedy, and Edward D. Eastman.
  • Standing: John H. Appleton, Francis R. Appleton, Henry S. Van Dusen, Francis Shaw, Dr. Morton Prince, Joseph P. Livermore, Herbert D. Kingsbury, Walter Woodman, Charles W. Eliot, and others.

The accompanying text below the list provides additional context about the individuals and their notable achievements. It mentions that some of the men in the photograph have been involved in significant activities, such as founding the People's Savings Bank, and others have held prominent positions in various fields. The text also highlights specific achievements, such as John H. Appleton being a teacher at Harvard and later becoming a judge, and mentions the contributions of other notable individuals, like Dr. Morton Prince, who was a pioneering psychiatrist.

The newspaper clipping also includes a small inset photo of John H. Appleton, a teacher at Harvard, and a brief note about the reunion's significance and the historical nature of the photograph.

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The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from the "Boston Evening Transcript," dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The headline reads "The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75," indicating a celebration of the 50th reunion of the Harvard University Class of 1875. Below the headline, a subtitle says "Harvard's Half-Century Class in Reunion," and there is an old black-and-white photo of a large group of individuals wearing hats and suits. Above the group, the year "1875" is prominently displayed. There are visible captions and text below the photo likely detailing the event and naming the individuals in the photo. The newspaper itself appears to be aged with yellowed paper and frayed edges, indicative of its historical nature.

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This image is from a newspaper clipping dated Thursday, June 18, 1925, from the Boston Evening Transcript. It depicts a group photo commemorating the 50th reunion of Harvard's Class of 1875. The alumni are posed in front of a building with "1875" displayed prominently. The image includes two shields bearing "MDCCCLXXV" (1875 in Roman numerals). Below the photo is a list of the names of the individuals present in the image, identifying them by their seating positions and rows. An additional text on the left side accompanies the photograph, providing context or noting details about the reunion event.

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This image is a scanned page from the "Boston Evening Transcript" newspaper dated Thursday, June 18, 1925. The headline reads "The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75" with a subheading "Harvard's Half-Century Class in Reunion."

The main content is a large group photograph of elderly men arranged in four rows, identified as members of the Harvard class of 1875 during their 50th reunion. Behind them is a large banner or sign displaying the year "1875." Many of the men hold hats and are dressed in formal attire, including suits and ties or bow ties.

Below the photograph is a detailed caption listing the names and seating positions of many individuals in the photo, organized by rows. The text includes titles such as "Dr." and provides specific seating information. There is also some additional text, possibly commentary or biographical notes, clipped and attached to the page's bottom left corner. The overall appearance of the page is aged, with yellowed paper and some wear along the edges.

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The image depicts a historical photograph from The Fiftieth Reunion of Harvard '75, as indicated by the headline at the top of the page. The photograph is a formal group portrait of members of the Harvard Class of 1875, celebrating their 50th reunion.

Key Details:

  1. Setting and Context:

    • The photograph is from June 18, 1925, as noted at the top of the page.
    • It is part of the Boston Evening Transcript, a newspaper, and is titled "Harvard's Half-Century Class in Reunion."
  2. Photograph Description:

    • The photograph shows a large group of men, likely alumni of Harvard University's Class of 1875, gathered for their 50th reunion.
    • The men are dressed in formal attire typical of the early 20th century, including suits, hats, and ties. Many are wearing hats, and some are seated while others stand.
    • The group is arranged in multiple rows, with individuals seated in the front and standing behind them. The composition suggests a formal and organized event.
  3. Textual Information:

    • Below the photograph, there is a detailed caption listing the names of the individuals, organized by their seating positions:
      • Seated (front row): Names are listed from left to right.
      • Standing (back row): Names are also listed from left to right.
    • The caption provides a comprehensive roster of attendees, indicating the significance of the event and the importance of documenting the participants.
  4. Design and Layout:

    • The photograph is printed on aged paper, giving it a vintage appearance.
    • The page includes additional text to the left and right of the photograph, likely providing background information about the reunion, the individuals, or related news.
    • There are small logos or stamps in the bottom left corner, possibly indicating the publication or archival details.
  5. Historical Significance:

    • The image captures a moment of reunion for a class that graduated 50 years prior, highlighting the enduring connections among alumni.
    • The formal attire and organized arrangement reflect the social norms and values of the time, emphasizing respect and tradition.

Overall Impression:

The image is a historical document that serves as both a visual and textual record of a significant alumni reunion. It provides insight into the social practices, fashion, and organizational structure of the early 20th century, while also celebrating the enduring bonds formed during the Class of 1875's time at Harvard.