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The image appears to be a program for a conference or event organized by The College Art Association of America. It lists the officers and directors of the association and details the schedule of meetings and events for the conference, which took place in December. The schedule includes various public meetings and sessions with speakers from different institutions, covering topics related to art, archaeology, and education. The layout is formal and typical of academic conference programs from the early 20th century.

This image appears to be a page from a program or agenda for a meeting of the College Art Association of America. The document outlines the schedule of events and speakers for a multi-day conference held from December 29 to December 31. Here’s a detailed description:

Left Column:

1. Organization Description:

   • The document begins with a description of the College Art Association of America, stating it is an organization for the advancement of the study of the fine arts in American colleges and universities.

2. Officers:

   • President: John Shapley, New York University.
   • Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill, Smith College.
   • Secretary-Treasurer: J. Donald Young, Columbia University.

3. Directors:

   • A list of directors from various institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Wellesley College, and Princeton University.

4. Local Committee for the Cornell Meeting:

   • The local committee members are listed, with Horace L. Jones as the chairman.

5. Program Note:

   • A note at the bottom of the left column mentions that each item on the program is intended to serve as the basis for discussion and that all meetings are open to the public.

Right Column:

1. Schedule of Events:

   • Tuesday, December 29:
     • 2:00 p.m.: Meeting of the Executive Board.
     • 2:30 p.m.: Public meeting with topics on the contribution of the Barnes Foundation to education in modern art and the significance of the Paris Exposition for the teaching of the fine arts.
     • 4:30-6:00 p.m.: Tea will be served in Sage College Drawing Rooms.
   • Wednesday, December 30:
     • 8:00 p.m.: Joint meeting with other associations, including discussions on the fall of aristocracies, arts and economics, and some recent old Roman monuments.
     • 9:30 p.m.: Smoker in Sage College Drawing Rooms.
   • Thursday, December 31:
     • 9:30 a.m.: Public meeting with various topics including the teaching of ancient art, the teaching of the graphic arts in colleges, and how to buy for a small museum.

2. Additional Information:

   • There are several underlined or highlighted sections, possibly indicating important topics or speakers.
   • The document includes a note about a subscription banquet and addresses of welcome.

Overall:

The document is well-organized, providing a detailed schedule of events, speakers, and topics for the conference. It is designed to inform attendees about the various sessions and discussions planned for the meeting.

This image displays a printed program for a meeting of The College Art Association of America, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. The document is printed on slightly yellowed paper and is laid open on a surface, possibly a book or folder, with a glimpse of another document visible at the very bottom.

Key Information from the Document:

Organization:

• The College Art Association of America
  • Tagline: "An Organization for the Advancement of the Study of the Fine Arts in American Colleges and Universities"

Leadership:

• Officers:
  • President: John Shapley (New York University)
  • Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill (Smith College)
  • Secretary-Treasurer: J. Donald Young (Columbia University)
• Directors:
  • Includes David M. Robinson (Johns Hopkins), Paul J. Sachs (Harvard), Myrtilla Avery (Wellesley), Charles R. Morey (Princeton), Alice V. V. Brown (Wellesley), and Walter Sargent (University of Chicago).
• Local Committee for the Cornell Meeting:
  • Chaired by Horace L. Jones, with members E. P. Andrews, Harry Caplan, C. L. Durham, J. F. Mountford, and H. C. Elmer.

Program Schedule:

The program spans three days: Tuesday, December 29; Wednesday, December 30; and Thursday, December 31.

Tuesday, December 29:

• 2:00 p.m.: Meeting of the Executive Board
• 2:30 p.m.: Public Meeting on topics including "The contribution of the Barnes Foundation to Education in Modern Art," "The Significance of the Paris Exposition," and "A Drawing by Antonio Pollaiuolo"
• 4:30-6:00 p.m.: Tea served in Sage College Drawing Rooms

Wednesday, December 30:

• 9:30 a.m.: Public Meeting on "The Comprehensive Examination in Ancient Art," "The Teaching of Ancient Art," and "The Antioch Course in Applied Esthetics"
• 2:30 p.m.: Public Meeting on "Methods of Teaching Renaissance and Modern Art," "The Function of the Small College," and "A Synthetic Course in Renaissance and Modern Art"
• 4:30-6:00 p.m.: Committee Meetings
• 7:30 p.m.: Subscription Banquet with speakers including Livingston Farrand (Cornell President), Ralph Van Deman Magoffin (Archaeological Institute), and Gordon Jennings Laing (American Philological Association)

Thursday, December 31:

• 9:30 a.m.: Public Meeting on "The Teaching of the Graphic Arts in Colleges," "The Restoration of Paintings," "The Federated Council on Art Education," and "How to Buy for a Small Museum"

Additional Notes:

• All meetings are open to the public.
• The program notes that each item is intended as a basis for discussion.
• A “Joint Meeting” on Tuesday evening (8:00 p.m.) is listed, including speakers on “The Fall of Aristocracies and the Emancipation of Men’s Minds,” “Arts and Economics,” and “The Comic Aspect of the Greek Athletic Meet.”
• A few lines on the document have been marked with pink/red pencil for emphasis (e.g., “The Teaching of Ancient Art,” “Methods of Teaching Renaissance and Modern Art,” “How to Buy for a Small Museum”).

Overall Description:

This is a historical program for an academic conference in art history and education, organized by The College Art Association of America and hosted at Cornell University. It features a tightly scheduled series of panels, discussions, committee meetings, and social events (like a banquet and tea) spanning three days at the end of December. The program includes prominent scholars from leading institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, and Wellesley, reflecting the academic significance of the event at the time. The inclusion of pencil markings suggests it was used by an attendee to track topics of interest.

A note at the very bottom of the page, partially visible, references an engraving and mentions “EXHIBITION OF GIFTS,” hinting this program may have been part of a larger booklet or annual report.

The image shows a printed document, likely a program or agenda for a conference or meeting. The document is titled "The College Art Association of America" and includes details about the event's schedule, speakers, and topics. The document is organized into sections, with headings such as "Officers," "Directors," and "Local Committee for the Cornell Meeting." The text is written in a formal and academic tone, and the document appears to be a professional and organized event.

The image depicts a document, likely a program or schedule for a conference or meeting. The document is titled "The College Art Association of America" and is formatted with a header, main content, and a footer.

The header contains the title of the organization, "The College Art Association of America," and a subtitle that reads, "An organization for the advancement of the study of the fine arts in American colleges and universities." Below this, there is a list of officers, including the President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer, along with their affiliations.

The main content of the document is structured in a tabular format with columns and rows. The left column lists the names of individuals, presumably speakers or participants, along with their affiliations. The right column details the schedule, including the time, location, and topic of each session or presentation. The sessions cover a variety of topics related to art, including art history, museum studies, and art education.

The footer of the document contains additional information, such as the date of the event, the venue, and possibly other logistical details. The document appears to be from a past event, as indicated by the dated references and the style of the document.

The document is likely intended for attendees of the conference, providing them with a schedule of events and the names of the speakers. The content suggests that the event is focused on the academic study of art and its various applications and implications in educational settings.

The image shows a page from a program or agenda for the College Art Association of America, dated Tuesday, December 29, and continuing into Wednesday, December 30 and Thursday, December 31. The document is formatted as a structured schedule of events, meetings, and presentations, organized by time and location. Here is a detailed description:

Header Information:

• Title: "The College Art Association of America"
• Subtitle: "An organization for the advancement of the study of the fine arts in American colleges and universities."
• Officers Listed:
  • President: John Shapley, New York University
  • Vice-President: Alfred V. Churchill, Smith College
  • Secretary-Treasurer: J. Donald Young, Columbia University
• Directors:
  • David M. Robinson, Johns Hopkins University
  • Paul J. Sachs, Harvard University
  • Myrtle Avery, Wellesley College
  • Charles R. Morey, Princeton University
  • Alice V. Brown, Wellesley College
  • Walter S. Sargent, University of Chicago
• Local Committee for the Cornell Meeting:
  • Horace L. Jones, Chairman
  • E. P. Andrews
  • Harry Caplan
  • C. L. Durham
  • J. F. Mounford
  • H. C. Elmer

General Notes:

• All meetings are open to the public.
• Tea will be served in Sage College Drawing Rooms from 4:30–6:00 P.M.

Schedule Details:

Tuesday, December 29:

• 2:00 P.M.: Meeting of the Executive Board in Room 160, Goldwin Smith Hall.
• 2:30 P.M.: Public Meeting in Room 120, Goldwin Smith Hall, presided by Alfred V. Churchill, Vice-President of the College Art Association.
  • Topics:
    • "The contribution of the Harvard Foundation to the Teaching of the Fine Arts"—Roger Wykes, Hunter College
    • "The Significance of the Paris Exposition for Education in Modern Art"—Adele G. Gilman, Rhode Island School of Design
    • "A Drawing by Antonio Pollaiuolo"—Alfred H. Barr, Jr., Princeton University
    • "Manet as an Etcher"—Donald L. Finlayson, Wells College

Wednesday, December 30:

• 8:00 P.M.: Joint Meeting of the College Art Association, the Archaeological Institute of America, and the American Philosophical Association in Museum of Casts, David M. Robinson, Ex-President of the College Art Association, Presiding.
  • Topics:
    • "The Fall of Aristocrates and the Emancipation of Men"—W. K. Prentice, Princeton University
    • "The Fall of Economices—H. H. Powers, President of the Bureau of University Travel Arts and Economy"
    • "The Comic Aspect of the Greek Athletic Meet"—Joseph William Hewitt, Wesleyan University
    • "Some of the Recent Old Roman Monuments on the Vinal and Elsewhere"—Esther Boise Van Deman, Carnegie Institute of Technology
• 9:30 P.M.: Smoker in Sage College Drawing Rooms.
• 9:30 A.M.: Public Meeting in Room 120, Goldwin Smith Hall, Holmes Smith, Ex-President of the College Art Association, Presiding.
  • Topics:
    • "The Comprehensive Examination in Ancient Art"—George H. Chase, Harvard University
    • "The Teaching of Ancient Art"—David M. Robinson, Johns Hopkins University
    • "The Teaching of Modern Art"—Ralph Carpenter, MacGuff College; David M. Robinson, Johns Hopkins University; Ralph Van Deman Magoffin, New York University; A. J. Stephens, Alfred University; Stephen B. Luce, Columbia University; J. Donald Young, Brown University
    • "The Antioch Course in Applied Ethics"—Walter H. Allen, Antioch College
• 2:30 P.M.: Public Meeting in Room 120, Goldwin Smith Hall, Alice V. V. Brown, Chairman of the Committee on Standards, Presiding.
  • Topics:
    • "Methods of Teaching Renaissance and Modern Art"—Arthur Pope, Harvard University
    • "The Root of the Small College in the Development of Artistic Appreciation"—Edward W. Funke, Hamilton College
    • "A Synthetic Course in Renaissance and Modern Art"—Alfred Barr, Princeton University
• 4:30–6:00 P.M.: Committee Meetings called by their respective Chairmen in Sage College Drawing Rooms.
• 7:30 P.M.: Subscription Banquet of the Visiting Societies ($2.50 a plate; tickets to be procured on registration, not later than 10 A.M., Wednesday). Horace L. Jones, Chairman of the Local Committee, Presiding.
  • Speakers:
    • "Address of Welcome"—Livingston Parran, President of Cornell University
    • "Presidential Address"—Rufus S. Reed, President of the Archaeological Institute of America
    • "Presidential Address"—Rufus S. Reed, President of the American Philosophical Society
    • "Survival of Roman Religion"—Gordon Jennings Laing, President of the American Philosophical Association

Thursday, December 31:

• 9:30 A.M.: Public Meeting in Room 120, Goldwin Smith Hall, John Shapley, President of the College Art Association, Presiding.
  • Topics:
    • "The Teaching of the Graphic Arts in Colleges"—George T. Plimpton, Etcher
    • "The Teaching of the History of Art"—Arthur Pope, Harvard University; Bryce Ever, Pennsylvania Museum
    • "The Federal Council on Art Education"—Holmes Smith, Washington University
    • "How to Buy for a Small Museum"—Arthur Pope, Harvard University

Additional Notes:

• The page includes a small illustration or engraving at the bottom right corner, with text that appears to be a caption or dedication. The text is partially obscured but seems to reference an engraving given as a special mention.
• The document is typed, suggesting it is an official program or agenda for a conference or meeting.

Overall Context:

The image depicts a detailed schedule for a multi-day academic conference or meeting organized by the College Art Association of America. The agenda includes a variety of lectures, discussions, and meetings covering topics in art history, education, and museum practices. The program highlights the involvement of prominent scholars and institutions, emphasizing the association's focus on advancing the study of fine arts in American colleges and universities.

This image shows an old printed program or schedule for a meeting organized by The College Art Association of America. The text is aligned mostly in columns, outlining officers, directors, local committee members, and a detailed program of events spanning several days in late December (Tuesday, December 29, through Thursday, December 31).

Key points from the document include:

• Officers such as President John Shapley from New York University, Vice President Alfred V. Churchill from Smith College, and Secretary-Treasurer J. Donald Young from Columbia University.
• Directors listed include David M. Robinson from Johns Hopkins University, Paul J. Sachs from Harvard University, and others from various notable institutions.
• The schedule lists various meetings, presentations, and social events including public meetings at Goldwin Smith Hall, committee meetings, and a subscription banquet.
• Subjects covered include the teaching of ancient and modern art, architectural themes, art appreciation, and museum-related topics.
• Several names of presenters and speakers appear, such as George H. Chase from Harvard University, Walter H. Abell from Antioch College, and Arthur Pope from Harvard University.
• There are some highlighted or underlined portions, possibly indicating emphasis or notes.

The page appears to be slightly aged and worn, consistent with an older archival document.

This image shows a typed document, which appears to be a program or agenda for the College Art Association of America. It outlines the schedule and details of meetings and events over several days, mentioning discussions, lectures, and committee meetings primarily related to the advancement and study of fine arts in American colleges and universities.

The document includes:

1. Header:

   • Title: "The College Art Association of America."
   • Subheader: "An Organization for the Advancement of the Study of the Fine Arts in American Colleges and Universities."
   • Lists officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer) and directors from various universities.

2. Local Committee:

   • Names various individuals responsible for organizing the event at Cornell University.

3. Event Schedule:

   • Provides detailed timings, locations (e.g., Goldwin Smith Hall), and descriptions for various meetings and presentations happening between December 29 and December 31.
   • Topics of discussion include examinations in art, teaching of fine arts, archaeological contexts, modern art, artistic appreciation, and museum buying.
   • Lists speaker names, affiliations, and the titles of their lectures or panel contributions.

4. General Information:

   • Notes times for tea and "smokers" (informal social gatherings).
   • Indicates meetings open to the public and closes with committee-specific discussions.

The document is neatly organized and informative, offering structured details about educational and professional development opportunities in the art education field.

• This is a vintage printed program (two pages) for The College Art Association of America.
• The left page lists the organization’s structure: officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer), directors, and a local committee for the Cornell meeting, with a note that all items are open to discussion and meetings are open to the public.
• The right page contains a schedule of events spanning December 29–31, with times and room locations (e.g., Sage College Drawing Rooms, Goldwin Smith Hall). It includes a joint meeting and various talks and discussions about art and archaeology, typical of a college conference.
• The paper is aged/across yellowed, with some small red marks and a string or thread at the top edge, suggesting it was part of a bound program or booklet.

This image shows a document detailing a schedule of events for The College Art Association of America, described as an organization for the advancement of the study of the fine arts in American colleges and universities. It lists officers including the President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer and their associated institutions, such as New York University, Smith College, and Columbia University respectively.

The document goes on to list several directors from various universities including Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Princeton University, Wellesley College, University of Chicago, and others.

It includes a schedule for a series of meetings and talks, spread across dates and times, with a variety of topics and speakers from different colleges, universities, and organizations. Topics range from "Problems of Ancient Art," "Function of the Small College in the Development of Artistic Appreciation," to "History of Rumanian Religion."

The document also notes that "All meetings are open to the public," and details about committees and tea to be served. Meetings were to be held in December, with specific times listed for executive board meetings, public meetings, and committee meetings.

Various types of activities and events such as public meetings, committee meetings, and a subscription banquet are included. Notably, a 'Smoker in Sage College Drawing Rooms' is mentioned for a Wednesday night, and there is a note at the bottom mentioning tea to be served in the same rooms.

The paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and folding marks, indicating that it is an old document.

At the bottom right of the image, there's a text describing a specific item as being a "special specimen" involving an elaborate process, and it appears to be a note unrelated to the main content of the document, as it is partly cut off from the view.