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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795177

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This image appears to be a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated March 27, 1926. The page includes several announcements and articles:

  1. Harvard University Gazette Article:

    • The main section lists events for Wednesday, March 31, Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2.
    • It includes details about illustrated lectures by Professor Paul Pelliot of the Collège de France, expositions of chamber music by Mr. Arthur Whiting, and various application and prize submission deadlines.
    • The text also mentions the last day for receiving applications for Second-Year Honors and the Lloyd McKim Garrison Prize.
  2. Boston Evening Transcript Article:

    • A smaller box on the left side of the page contains an article titled "Lecture on China at Harvard" about Professor Paul Pelliot from the Collège de France.
    • It mentions his upcoming lecture on "Discoveries of Colonel Kozlov in Northern China" to be held at the Fogg Museum on March 29, 1926.
  3. Cambridge Tribune Article:

    • Below the Boston Evening Transcript article, there is a section titled "HARVARD SQUARE NOTES" which includes several announcements from the Harvard University Calendar.
    • It also mentions the "French Scholar Speaks" by Professor Paul Pelliot on March 30, 1926.

The page contains a mix of announcements, event details, and news articles typical of a university gazette of that era. The paper appears aged, indicating its historical value.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or notebook with multiple pages visible on the left side. The right page contains several clippings from newspapers and periodicals dated around March 1926. Here's a detailed breakdown:

  1. Harvard University Gazette (Saturday, March 27, 1926):

    • This clipping includes information about events scheduled for the week:
      • Wednesday, March 31: Illustrated lectures by Professor Paul Pelliot on "Neolithic Art in Northern China" and an exposition of chamber music by Mr. Arthur Whiting.
      • Thursday, April 1: Deadlines for various academic applications and submissions, including Second-Year Honors, Lloyd McKim Garrison Prize, Sales and Jeremy Belknap Prizes, Bowdoin Prizes, and John Osborne Sargent Prize.
      • Friday, April 2: Deadline for applications for College Rooms for 1926-27.
  2. Boston Evening Transcript (Monday, March 29, 1926):

    • This clipping announces a lecture by Professor Paul Pelliot at the Fogg Museum at Harvard on discoveries in Asia, specifically "Discoveries of Colonel Kozlov in Northern China."
  3. Cambridge Tribune (March 27):

    • This clipping also mentions the lecture by Professor Paul Pelliot on the same topic as the Boston Evening Transcript.
  4. Harvard Square Notes:

    • This section includes a calendar of events open to the public, with details about lectures, church services, and other activities scheduled from March 28 to April 1.
  5. Crimson (Tuesday, March 30, 1926):

    • This clipping mentions that Professor Paul Pelliot will deliver a lecture on "Neolithic Art in Northern China" at the Fogg Art Museum.

The clippings are arranged neatly on the page, providing a snapshot of academic and cultural events at Harvard University and the surrounding area in March 1926. The focus is on the lectures by Professor Paul Pelliot and various deadlines for academic applications.

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook or clipping album, its pages yellowed with time, containing newspaper clippings from March 1926 related to events at Harvard University.

The main focus is the top-right page, which features a large clipping from the Harvard University Gazette, March 27, 1926. This clipping details events for the week:

  • Wednesday, March 31: Includes “Illustrated Lectures by Professor Paul Pelliot, of the Collège de France” on “Neolithic Art in Northern China” and an “Expositions of Chamber Music” by V. M. Arthur Whiting and the Hartmann Quartet.
  • Thursday, April 1: Lists various academic deadlines, including for applications to Second-Year Honors, the Lloyd McKim Garrison Prize, and dissertations for Bowdoin and John Osborne Sargent Prizes. It also announces another lecture by Professor Paul Pelliot.
  • Friday, April 2: Marks the last day for applications for College Rooms for 1926-27.

Below the Gazette clipping on the same page are two smaller clippings from other newspapers:

  • On the bottom left: An article from the Boston Evening Transcript, Monday, March 29, 1926, titled “LECTURE ON CHINA AT HARVARD,” about Professor Pelliot’s lecture on “Discoveries of Colonel Koslov in Northern China.”
  • On the bottom right: A clipping from the Cambridge Tribune, March 27, featuring “HARVARD SQUARE NOTES.” It reiterates details about Professor Pelliot’s lecture on “Neolithic Art in Northern China” at the Fogg Art Museum, scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, at 8:00 PM. A small section of this article is highlighted with a red checkmark or line.

The visible left-hand page is part of the scrapbook’s binding and shows the edges of other clippings tucked into the pages. The overall impression is that of a carefully compiled collection of press coverage for scholarly events, particularly those centered on the visiting French scholar Paul Pelliot.

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The image shows a collection of pages from the Harvard University Gazette, dated March 27, 1926. The pages include various announcements and notices for the week, including illustrated lectures, exhibitions, and academic events. The notices are printed in a mix of English and French, indicating the international scope of the university's activities. The notices include details such as dates, times, and locations of events, as well as deadlines for submissions and applications. The pages also feature advertisements for academic programs and services, such as the "Harvard Square Notes" and the "Harvard University Calendar." The overall tone of the notices is formal and informative, reflecting the academic and scholarly nature of the university.

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The image is a photograph of a collection of papers, possibly from a university or academic institution. The papers appear to be old, with a yellowish tint and some signs of wear and tear. The papers are arranged in a stack, with the top paper visible and the others partially obscured. The top paper has a title that reads "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE," along with a date of March 27, 1926. Below the title, there is a list of events and announcements, including lectures, exhibitions, and deadlines for various competitions and awards. The text is written in a small font, making it difficult to read without a magnifying glass or close inspection. Overall, the image conveys a sense of nostalgia and history, with the old papers serving as a reminder of a bygone era of academic life.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, March 27, 1926. The page is open to a section that includes a variety of announcements, notices, and event listings for the university community. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page features the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" along with the date "Saturday, March 27, 1926."
    • Below the title, there is a subheading: "WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 (Continued)." This indicates that the page is part of a multi-page spread covering events scheduled for the upcoming week.
  2. Main Body:

    • The page is divided into several sections, each detailing different university events, deadlines, and announcements.
    • The content is formatted in a structured, typed style typical of early 20th-century print media.
  3. Key Announcements:

    • Lectures:
      • Professor Paul Pelliot from the College de France is scheduled to deliver illustrated lectures on "Northern China" at the Fogg Art Museum. The lectures are part of a series titled "Discoveries by Colonel Kozlov in Northern China."
      • The first lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31, at 8:00 P.M., and the second for Thursday, April 1, at 4:30 P.M.
    • Exhibitions:
      • An Exhibition of Chamber Music is announced, featuring Mr. Arthur Witting, assisted by the Hartmann Quartet, to be held at John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Music Building, on Wednesday, March 31, at 8:15 P.M. Admission is free, but tickets are required for reserved seating.
    • Deadlines:
      • Several deadlines are listed for academic and competitive events:
        • Last day for receiving applications for candidates for Second-Year Honors.
        • Last day for receiving manuscripts for the Lloyd McKim Garrison Prize.
        • Last day for receiving essays for the Bowdoin Prizes and the John Osborne Sargent Prize.
        • Last day for receiving theses for the Susan Anthony Potter Prizes, the Helen Choate Bell Prize, and the Winthrop Sargent Prize.
        • Last day for receiving theses for candidates for the degree of Ph.D. in the Divisions of Semitic Languages and History of Ancient Languages, Modern Languages, Fine Arts, and of History, Government, and Economics.
    • Room Applications:
      • The last day for receiving applications for College Rooms for 1926–27 is noted for Friday, April 2.
  4. Additional Notices:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a smaller section titled "BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT Monday, March 29, 1926", which appears to be a clipping or excerpt from another publication. This section mentions a lecture by Professor Paul Pelliot on "China at Harvard", scheduled for Monday, March 29, 1926, at 8:15 P.M. in the Fogg Art Museum Lecture Room.
    • There is also a mention of a "Harvard Square Notes" section from the Cambridge Tribune, dated March 27, which references the same lecture by Professor Pelliot.
  5. Visual Elements:

    • The page has a slightly aged, sepia-toned appearance, indicative of its historical context.
    • The text is neatly typed, with clear headings and subheadings for easy readability.
    • The page is part of a bound volume, as suggested by the visible spine and adjacent pages on the left side of the image.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a snapshot of academic life at Harvard University in the early 20th century, highlighting the importance of lectures, exhibitions, and academic deadlines. The inclusion of both the Harvard University Gazette and external newspaper clippings underscores the collaborative nature of university communications and the broader public interest in academic events. The structured format and detailed announcements reflect the organized and formal nature of university administration during that era.

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A worn scrapbook page filled with pasted newspaper clippings. The page is yellowed and bound in a book, with the edge of other pages visible on the left. At the top is a header that reads something like “Saturday, HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE, March 27, 1926,” with a continuation note for “Wednesday, March 31.” The main clipping lists Harvard events: illustrated lectures by Professor Paul Pelletot of the College of France, exhibitions, and notices about deadlines, prizes, and college rooms. Below are additional small clippings from Boston Evening Transcript, Cambridge Tribune, and a section titled “HARVARD SQUARE NOTES,” all containing short notices about lectures and university happenings. The overall look is that of a 1920s university scrapbook page.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and a typed schedule from the Harvard University Gazette dated March 27, 1926. The clippings and schedule mainly announce a series of illustrated lectures by Professor Paul Pelliot of the Collège de France on "Neolithic Art in Northern China" and "Discoveries of Colonel Kozlov in Northern China." These lectures were to take place at the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard.

Key points include:

  • An official notice from the Harvard University Gazette detailing lecture dates and times, special music events, and deadlines for various academic applications and submissions.
  • Newspaper excerpts from the Boston Evening Transcript (March 29, 1926) and the Cambridge Tribune (March 27, 1926) promote Professor Pelliot’s lectures.
  • "Harvard Square Notes" features a Harvard University calendar listing the same lectures and related events.
  • One clipping titled "Lectures on Fogg Museum" describes two illustrated lectures by Pelliot, specifying dates and topics.
  • Another clipping titled "Cronnson" highlights that the lectures will be open to the public and emphasizes the significance of Pelliot’s work on northern Chinese Neolithic art.

The overall theme of the page is the promotion and documentation of these academic lectures about ancient Chinese art and archaeology delivered by a prominent French scholar at Harvard University in 1926.

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This image shows the page of an old scrapbook or archival document featuring clippings and notes from publications, primarily related to events and lectures at Harvard University in late March 1926. The content includes detailed information about:

  • Lectures by Professor Paul Pelliot of Collège de France, mentioning topics such as "Neolithic Art in Northern China" and "Discoveries of Colonel Kozlov in Northern China." These lectures are scheduled to be held in the Fogg Art Museum lecture room, open to the public.
  • Notices of events such as an Exposition of Chamber Music featuring the Hartmann Quartet, and several deadline reminders related to competitions, prizes, and applications for honors at Harvard.
  • Clippings from newspapers, including titles like "Boston Evening Transcript" and "Cambridge Tribune," that summarize the events and lectures or provide coverage such as Harvard Square Notes.
  • Information about Harvard University’s calendar and public events during the timeframe.

The overall layout is textual, with sections formatted in varying fonts and sizes. It documents historical academic and cultural activities at the university.

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The image shows an open book displaying two pages with text content. The book appears to be old, with yellowed pages and signs of wear. It appears to be a publication related to Harvard University, specifically the Harvard University Gazette from March 27, 1926, as indicated at the top of the right-hand page.

The left page details events and notices for Wednesday, March 31, including "Illustrated Lectures" by Professor Paul Pelliot of the Collège de France on the topic of "Neolithic Art in Northern China" and "Experiments on Chamber Music." Below that, there are announcements for Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2, which mention various deadlines for applications, essays, and notices of intention related to competitions, prizes, and admissions.

The right page features a section titled "HARVARD SQUARE NOTES" with two clippings from external publications — the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated Monday, March 29, 1926, and the "Cambridge Tribune" dated March 27, detailing an event for a lecture on China at Harvard by Professor Paul Pelliot of Collège de France. Additionally, there is a section titled "Crimson" that speaks about a "French Scholar" who will deliver a lecture on "Neolithic Art in Northern China" at the Fogg Art Museum.

The bottom half of the right page is partially obscured by another insertion, but it can be read that it pertains to the "Harvard University Calendar," detailing various public lectures and events.

Overall, the image captures historical academic material from Harvard University, highlighting the focus on scholarly events and lectures relating to arts and history.