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The image displays a two-page spread from a publication, likely a newspaper or a magazine, dated Tuesday, January 23, 1923. The left page features several articles, including one headlined "ONE MAESTRIC DRAWING TO BE KEPT AT FOGG MUSEUM," which discusses the Fogg Art Museum's acquisition of a significant drawing by Ivan Mestrovic. Another article titled "FIVE PROFESSORS GRANTED LEAVE" details the professors from Harvard who have been granted leaves of absence for the coming year.

The right page prominently features an advertisement for Hegeman-Harris Co., highlighting their role as builders for Harvard University, specifically mentioning the Graduate School of Business Administration and the George F. Baker Foundation, as well as their involvement with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The page also includes a section titled "Fine Arts" with various exhibition notices, including one about the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

The image shows a page spread from an old newspaper or magazine, likely from the early 20th century, specifically January 1926. The page contains several news articles and advertisements.

1. Top Left Article:

   • Title: "One Meticulous Drawing to Be Kept at Fogg Museum"
   • The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's acquisition of a drawing by Ivan Meštrović titled "A Woman at Prayer." This drawing is noted for being considered a masterpiece by contemporary artists. The acquisition is made possible due to the generosity of a friend, and it is expected that the drawing will be on display for three weeks.

2. Top Right Section:

   • The section is titled "Fine Arts" and lists various exhibitions that are currently open and those that will be closed. It includes:
     • Museums such as the Fogg, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
     • Exhibitions like "Contemporary Art" and "Recent Acquisitions" at the Fogg Museum.
     • Paintings and drawings from different artists and galleries, including the Vose Gallery, the John Wilson Gallery, and various others.
     • Specific artworks and artists mentioned include works by William Glackens, John Singer Sargent, and many others.

3. Middle Left Article:

   • Title: "Five Professors Granted Leave"
   • This article reports on the granting of leaves to five professors for a European trip. Elner P. Kohler, acting dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, is mentioned along with the professors' names and their reasons for the leave, which includes academic study and travel.

4. Bottom Section (Advertisements):

   • The advertisements section includes:
     • An advertisement for Hegeman-Harris Co., builders of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Business Administration, funded by the George F. Baker Foundation.
     • The ad also mentions the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The overall content seems to be a mix of cultural and educational news, highlighting artistic acquisitions, academic leaves, and notable Harvard-related developments.

The image depicts pages from an old newspaper, specifically from the Crimson, dated January 23, 1926. The pages are preserved in a scrapbook or album.

1. Top Left Page:

   • Headline: "ONE MESTROVIC DRAWING TO BE KEPT AT FOGG MUSEUM"
   • The article discusses the acquisition of a drawing by Ivan Mestrovic, titled "A Woman at Prayer," by the Fogg Art Museum. The drawing was initially part of a private collection and has now been loaned to the museum for three weeks. It is noted that Mestrovic is a renowned sculptor and that his works include a sculpture of his mother, "Memories," and other notable pieces.

2. Top Right Page:

   • Section Headline: "Fine Arts"
   • This section lists various art exhibitions that have opened and closed in the past week. Notable exhibitions include:
     • "Museum of Fine Arts—Operative Arts from Italy and Greece"
     • "Fogg Museum, Cambridge—Recent Acquisitions"
     • "R.C. Vose Gallery—Paintings by Mather Brown"
     • Various other galleries and their respective exhibitions, including works by artists such as Stanley Wood, William McGregor Paxton, and others.

3. Middle Left Page:

   • Headline: "FIVE PROFESSORS GRANTED LEAVE"
   • This article mentions that five professors have been granted leave to travel on European trips, including:
     • Professor Elmer P. Koehler, Acting Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, who will be acting as Dean for the next year.
     • Other professors include George H. Chase, William T. Shaw, John M. Clark, and Andrew F. Morris.

4. Middle Right Page:

   • Advertisement: Hegeman-Harris Co.
     • The ad is for the Hegeman-Harris Co., builders of Harvard University's Graduate School of Business Administration and George F. Baker Foundation.
     • It also mentions The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

5. Bottom Section:

   • Harvard Alumni Bulletin Advertisements:
     • This section lists various advertisements for Harvard alumni-related services and products, including the Harvard Alumni Bulletin itself.

The layout and content of the pages provide a glimpse into the cultural and academic life of Harvard University and its surrounding community in January 1926.

The image shows an open page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from January 23, 1926. The page includes several articles and an advertisement.

Articles:

1. Top Left Article:

   • Title: "One Mestrovic Drawing to be Kept at Fogg Museum"
   • Content: The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a drawing by Ivan Mestrovic, which is to be kept there permanently. The drawing, titled "A Woman at Prayer," is considered one of Mestrovic's finest works. It was made possible through the generosity of the "Friends of the Fogg Museum." The article mentions that the museum has loaned several pieces to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for an exhibition. The article also notes that Mestrovic's mother's portrait, "Memories," and two wood carvings will be part of the exhibition.

2. Bottom Left Article:

   • Title: "Five Professors Granted Leave at Harvard"
   • Content: Five professors have been granted leave from Harvard University for the first half of the year. These include:
     • Professor Elmer P. Kohler (Acting Dean in place of Dean Chase who is on leave in Europe)
     • Professor Arthur C. Abbott (Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences)
     • Professor George H. Chase (who will spend his leave in Europe)
     • Professor Arthur H. Smith (Law School)
     • Professor Arthur E. Morgan (Engineering School)
   • The article lists the reasons for their leave, including travel for research, studies, and other academic activities.

Advertisements:

1. Top Right Advertisement:

   • Title: "Fine Arts"
   • Content: A list of exhibitions at various galleries and museums, including:
     • Fogg Museum (Recent Acquisitions)
     • The Metropolitan Club
     • The Argus Club
     • The Architectural Club
     • The Boston Public Library
     • The Boston Museum of Fine Arts
     • The Worcester Art Museum
     • The Springfield Museum
     • And several others, with each listing specific paintings or artists featured in the exhibitions.

2. Bottom Right Advertisement:

   • Title: "Hegeman-Harris Co."
   • Content: An advertisement for the Hegeman-Harris Co., builders of Harvard University's Graduate School of Business Administration. The ad mentions the George F. Baker Foundation and includes a logo of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

The layout and style of the page suggest it is from a publication that caters to an academic audience, likely associated with Harvard University.

The image shows a page from a publication, specifically the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated January 23, 1932. The page contains several articles and announcements:

1. One Metchnikoff Drawing to Be Kept at Fogg Museum:

   • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a drawing by Ivan Metchnikoff, which will be displayed alongside other works by the artist for three weeks.
   • The drawing is titled "A Woman at Prayer" and is considered an outstanding example of Metchnikoff’s work.
   • The museum plans to use this acquisition to attract more of Metchnikoff’s early works and has borrowed several pieces from other collections to form a comprehensive exhibition.

2. Five Professors Granted Leave:

   • Walter B. Cannon is named acting dean of the Faculty of Medicine while David L. Edsall is on leave.
   • Professor Elmer P. Kohler from the Chemistry Department will spend his leave of absence in Berkeley, California.
   • Professor Colburn will study the educational systems in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
   • Professor Arthur M. Schlesinger plans to spend his leave in England and possibly other parts of Europe.
   • Theodore Spencer, Instructor in English, will also be on leave in England where he will work on a book about Thomas Kyd.

3. Advertisements:

   • There is an advertisement for Hegeman-Harris Co., Builders, highlighting their construction work at Harvard University, specifically for the Graduate School of Business Administration and the George F. Baker Foundation.

Additionally, the right side of the page contains a list of exhibitions currently showing at various museums and galleries across the United States. The list includes venues such as the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and others, detailing the exhibits available at each location.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 23, 1925. The page contains various articles and an advertisement.

1. Articles:

   • Current Topics:
     • The first article is titled "One Restrictive Drawing to be Kept at Fogg Museum." It discusses the acquisition of a drawing by Matteo da Viterbo for the Fogg Art Museum's permanent collection. The drawing is described as a "Woodland Scene" and is considered one of the best in the museum's collection. The article mentions the significance of the acquisition and the museum's policy on exhibiting its collection.
     • The second article is titled "Five Professors Granted Leave." It reports that five professors have been granted leave for various reasons, including health and study purposes. The professors mentioned are:
       • Professor Chase W. Leavitt on European Voyage.
       • Professor Alfred C. Redfield for health reasons.
       • Professor James Lawrence for study in Europe.
       • Professor George Pierce Baker for health reasons.
       • Professor Andre Morize for study in Europe.

2. Fine Arts:

   • This section lists upcoming exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibitions include various types of artworks such as paintings, drawings, and prints from different artists and collections. Some of the exhibitions mentioned are:
     • Exhibition of Drawings from a Private Collection.
     • Exhibition of Paintings by Modern American Artists.
     • Exhibition of Paintings by Old Masters.
     • Exhibition of Paintings by Contemporary Artists.
     • Exhibition of Prints and Drawings by Old Masters.

3. Advertisement:

   • The advertisement is for the Hegeman-Harris Co., which is described as builders of Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. The advertisement mentions that the building was constructed with funds from the George F. Baker Foundation and is part of The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The layout of the page is typical of a bulletin or newsletter, with articles and advertisements neatly organized and separated by clear headings and sections.

This image shows an open book or journal with aged, yellowed pages. The right-hand page has a large advertisement at the bottom for the HEGEMAN-HARRIS CO., proclaiming themselves as "BUILDERS OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Business Administration" and acknowledging the George F. Baker Foundation and The Fogg Art Museum Harvard University.

The left-hand page is filled with text and appears to be part of a newspaper or academic journal, with the visible headings "Fine Arts", "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Advertisements", and a piece of news titled "FIVE PROFESSORS GRANTED LEAVE." The news items concern various university-related announcements, including faculty leaves and an acquisition of drawings by Ivan Mestrovic by the Fogg Art Museum. This page also has a date at the bottom left corner that seems to read "January 23, 1936", revealing the document's historical context.

The document is worn, showing signs of use and age, and it's laid out on a flat surface for the photo, with the spine of the book positioned on the left side of the image, suggesting that it might be archive material or special collection from a library.

This image shows an open scrapbook with various newspaper clippings and an advertisement. The clippings appear to be related to Harvard University and its art exhibitions, professors, and a significant drawing to be kept at the Fogg Museum.

1. Clipping titled "ONE MESHTROVIC DRAWING TO BE KEPT AT FOGG MUSEUM":

   • It discusses the acquisition of a drawing by Ivan Mestrovic, known for his sculpture "Woman at Prayer," now exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • There is analysis and significance of this drawing including mentions of its artistic value and connection to Mestrovic's other works.

2. Clipping titled "FIVE PROFESSORS GRANTED LEAVE":

   • It talks about five Harvard professors being granted leave for pursuit of academic and research activities in Europe, the acting dean appointment, and biographies of professors.
   • The professors include Kohler, Abbot, and Lawrence.

3. Clipping titled "Fine Arts":

   • It contains a list of current art exhibitions at various institutions, including Harvard.
   • Exhibitions include Spanish Artists, Chinese Paintings, and Cultural Revival exhibits among others.

4. Advertisement "HEGEMAN-HARRIS CO. BUILDERS OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Business Administration":

   • Dated January 29, 1926.
   • It mentions the involvement of the Hegeman-Harris Co. with Harvard University, focusing on the Graduate School of Business Administration and The Fogg Art Museum Harvard University.

Overall, the image highlights various academic and cultural activities and institutional developments at Harvard University in the year 1926, with a focus on art exhibitions and scholarly works.

The image shows an open book or scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings and a printed advertisement pasted onto it. The main content includes:

1. A large advertisement titled "HEGEMAN-HARRIS Co." with the subtitle "BUILDERS OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Business Administration George F. Baker Foundation and of The Fogg Art Museum Harvard University" dated January 28, 1926.

2. A section titled "Fine Arts" dated Monday, January 25, 1926, listing exhibitions now open, including the Museum of Arts—Decorative Arts from Paris and various other art displays, mostly at the Fogg Art Museum and nearby institutions.

3. A clipping titled "ONE MESTROVIC DRAWING TO BE KEPT AT FOGG MUSEUM," about the acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum of a drawing by Ivan Mestrovic, described as "A Woman at Prayer."

4. Another clipping titled "FIVE PROFESSORS GRANTED LEAVE," detailing the leave granted to several Harvard professors, including Professor Elmer P. Kohler as Acting Dean and others planning to travel or lecture abroad.

The scrapbook page appears old, with yellowed paper, and the clippings are carefully arranged and annotated with handwritten dates and some notes.

The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted inside. The clipping is titled "Fine Arts" and features an article about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University acquiring a drawing by Ivan Meštrović. The article discusses the significance of the drawing and its temporary exhibition at the museum. The book itself appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings or articles, possibly related to Harvard University or its alumni.