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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795204

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The image appears to be a page from a historical publication, specifically the "Cambridge Tribune" dated Saturday, May 15, 1926. The page contains several articles and notices related to events, lectures, and faculty additions at Harvard University.

  1. Main Article:

    • Title: "TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO HARVARD FACULTY"
    • Content: Discusses two new professors joining the Harvard faculty. One is Meyric R. Rogers from Smith College, who will become an associate professor of Fine Arts and will serve as the chairman of the board of tutors in the division of Fine Arts. The other is Hyder Edward Rollins, a professor of English from New York University.
  2. Harvard University Calendar:

    • Events listed for the coming week, including lectures, exhibitions, and public events. Examples include:
      • "The Influence of Americans upon British Art" by C. Reginald Grundy in the Fogg Art Museum.
      • A series of lectures on "The Monasteries of Mt. Athos and Patmos" by Professor Kirspoff Lake.
  3. Exhibitions:

    • Mention of exhibitions and lectures at various Harvard institutions, including the Fogg Art Museum, Robinson Hall, and Widener Library.
  4. Additional Notices:

    • Announcement of Thompson entering the Yale Faculty.
    • A notice about lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Mention of an exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page reflects the academic and cultural activities at Harvard in 1926, showcasing the institution's focus on art, history, and literature.

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This image is a scanned page from an archival document or scrapbook, titled "Cambridge Tribune, Saturday, May 15, 1926." The page contains various newspaper clippings related to academic news, lectures, and events that took place in 1926. Here is a detailed breakdown of the content:

  1. Two New Additions to Harvard Faculty:

    • This section announces the hiring of two professors: Meyric R. Rogers from Smith College and Hyder Edward Rollins from New York University. It provides a brief biography of each professor, detailing their educational background and professional experiences.
  2. Harvard University Calendar:

    • This section lists events open to the public, including:
      • A sermon by Rev. James A. Richards on Sunday, May 16.
      • A lecture by Professor David G. Lyon on "A Samaritan Passover" on the same day.
      • A concert by the Harvard Glee Club on Tuesday, May 18.
      • An illustrated lecture by Professor Kirsopp Lake on "The Manuscripts and Monasteries of Mt. Athos and Patmos" on Thursday, May 20.
      • A lecture by C. Reginald Grundy on "The Influence of Americans upon British Art" on Friday, May 21.
  3. Events of the Coming Week:

    • This section lists various exhibitions and lectures, including:
      • Exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, Robinson Hall, and Widener Library.
      • Lectures by Professor Kirsopp Lake and C. Reginald Grundy.
  4. Thompson Enters Yale Faculty:

    • This clipping announces that Daniel V. Thompson, an assistant in the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard, will become an instructor in the history of art at Yale University starting July 1, 1926.
  5. Lectures at the Fogg:

    • This section mentions two illustrated lectures at the Fogg Art Museum by Professor Kirsopp Lake and C. Reginalad Grundy.
  6. To Lecture on British Art:

    • This clipping provides more details about the lecture by C. Reginalad Grundy on "The Influences of Americans upon British Art."
  7. CHEZ LE FOGO:

    • This short note mentions an exhibition of prints by Albrecht Duerer at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page is well-organized with distinct sections for each topic, and the text is neatly cut and pasted from various sources, suggesting it was compiled as a scrapbook or reference collection. The overall theme revolves around academic and cultural events in the mid-1920s, particularly at Harvard and Yale universities.

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This image displays an open, aged newspaper, identified by the header as the Cambridge Tribune, dated Saturday, May 15, 1926.

The page shown is filled with multiple clippings from various periodicals, all pasted onto the newspaper's yellowed pages. The clippings are primarily announcements about art, academia, and cultural events centered around Harvard University, Yale University, and the Fogg Art Museum (now the Harvard Art Museums) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the early 1920s.

Key content from the clippings includes:

  • Faculty Appointments: A prominent article announces "TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO HARVARD FACULTY," detailing the hiring of Professors Roger and Rollins from Smith College and New York University, respectively, to the Department of Fine Arts.

  • University Calendar & Events: A column titled "Harvard University Calendar OPEN TO THE PUBLIC" lists lectures, concerts, and other public events for the week of May 16–21, 1926, such as lectures on "The Contents of the Semitic Museum" and "The Influence of Americans upon British Art" by C. Reginald Grundy.

  • Upcoming Lectures & Exhibitions: Several clippings, including a blue-bordered one, advertise an upcoming lecture on British Art by C. Reginald Grundy at the Fogg Art Museum on May 21, 1926. Another announces that Daniel V. Thompson would become an instructor in art history at the Yale School of the Arts starting June 1, 1926.

  • Cultural Exhibitions: A column on "Events of the Coming Week" lists exhibitions like "Engravings by Dürer, Disnay by Tintoretto" and "Original drawings by Crichbault" at the Fogg Museum, as well as a "Water colors and life class drawings by students" exhibition at the Harvard Architectural School.

Physical Description:

The newspaper itself is visibly aged, with brittle, yellowed pages. The edges of the paper are frayed, and the binding is slightly visible on the left side. The clippings are cut from other newspapers and pasted haphazardly, creating a collage of historical announcements. The text in the clippings is in a classic serif font typical of early 20th-century print.

Overall, this image captures a piece of archival ephemera, preserving a snapshot of the academic and cultural life at prestigious American universities nearly a century ago.

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An open book with a yellowed page shows an article titled "Cambridge Tribune" with a date of May 15, 1926. The article is about the Harvard University Calendar. It mentions that there are two new additions to Harvard's faculty from small colleges and New York University. It also mentions that Professors Myers and Rogers will come to Harvard to set as chairmen of the board and assist other professors. There are also other articles on the page, including "Harvard University Calendar Open to the Public," "Events of the Coming Week," and "Crimson."

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The image shows a page of a newspaper. The newspaper is titled "Cambridge Tribune," and the date is "Saturday, May 15, 1926." The page is filled with text and advertisements, with several columns of text and a few advertisements scattered throughout. The text is in black font, and the advertisements are in a different font and color. The newspaper appears to be a local publication, as it includes news and events specific to the Cambridge area.

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The image shows an open page from a historical newspaper or publication dated Saturday, May 15, 1926, titled "Cambridge Tribune." The page is divided into several sections, each containing different types of information. Here is a detailed description:

Header:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the title "Cambridge Tribune" along with the date "Saturday, May 15, 1926."

Main Content:

The page is structured into multiple columns and sections, each detailing various announcements, events, and news items. Here's a breakdown:


Left Column:

  • Headline: "TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO FACULTY"
    • This section announces two new faculty members joining Smith College and New York University.
    • It provides details about their backgrounds, qualifications, and roles, including their academic achievements and teaching experience.

Middle Column:

  • Headline: "Harvard University Calendar"
    • This section lists upcoming events and lectures at Harvard University, including:
      • Sunday, May 16: Preaching by Rev. James A. Richards, Minister of Appleton Chapel; a lecture by Rev. Appleton Chapel; and a lecture by Rev. Appleton Chapel.
      • Tuesday, May 18: Lecture by Professor David B. Lyon on "The Steps of the Wilder Library."
      • Thursday, May 20: Illustrated lecture on "The Art of the Ancient Egyptians" by Professor Leo C. Chase.
      • Friday, May 21: Lecture by Professor C. Reginald Grundy on "British Art at the International Exhibition."
      • Saturday, May 22: Concert at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.

Right Column:

  • Headline: "Events of the Coming Week"
    • This section outlines various exhibitions, lectures, and events happening in the coming week, including:
      • Fogg Museum Exhibitions: Drawings by Duverney, Robin Hill, and others.
      • Harvard Art Museum: Drawings by K. J. Robertson, lectures by Professor Charles H. Sawyer, and an exhibition of architectural drawings.
      • Pickwick Papers: An original drawing by Dickens.
      • Professor Gruney’s Lecture: On "The Monumental Art of England" at the Fogg Museum.
      • Professor Thompson: Assistant in the Department of Fine Arts at Yale, becoming instructor in the history of art on July 1, 1926.

Additional Sections:

Below the main columns, there are smaller sections with additional announcements:

  1. Transcript, June 18, 1926:

    • Refers to a lecture on "The Monumental Art of England" by Professor C. Reginald Grundy, to be delivered at the Fogg Art Museum on Thursday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m.
    • Mentions that the lecture will be open to the general public.
  2. Lecture on British Art:

    • Announces a lecture titled "The Influence of Americans upon British Art" by C. Reginald Grundy, to be delivered at the Fogg Art Museum on Thursday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m.
    • Notes that Mr. Grundy is the editor of the "Oxford Quarterly" in the field of art criticism.
  3. Harvard Sunday, May 23, 1926:

    • Mentions that the Chez Le Fogo at Harvard University has been established as an exhibit by the museum, having been opened to the public by the museum.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page has a classic newspaper layout with dense, typed text in a serif font.
  • The text is organized into clear columns and sections, with headlines in larger, bold fonts to draw attention to key topics.
  • There are no images or illustrations; the content is purely textual.
  • The paper appears aged, with a slightly yellowed tone and visible spine binding on the left side, indicating it is part of a bound volume.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a snapshot of academic and cultural life in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1926, highlighting faculty appointments, lectures, exhibitions, and public events at Harvard University and related institutions. It reflects the intellectual and artistic activities of the time, emphasizing the importance of art, architecture, and education.

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This image shows an old scrapbook page labeled "Cambridge Tribune, Saturday, May 15, 1926," containing several newspaper clippings. These clippings mostly pertain to news and announcements related to the Harvard University art faculty and events at the Fogg Art Museum.

Details of the clippings include:

  1. A large clipping on the left discusses two new faculty additions to Harvard's Fine Arts department, Professors Kirsopp Lake and Howard Rollins, highlighting their backgrounds and roles.

  2. The top right has a section titled "Harvard University Calendar OPEN TO THE PUBLIC," listing religious services and events at Harvard between May 16 to May 20, 1926, including lectures and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. Below is a calendar of "Events of the Coming Week" at the Fogg Museum with exhibitions and lectures noted.

  4. A smaller clipping dated Tuesday, June 1, 1926, announces that Daniel V. Thompson will join Yale's Fine Arts department as an instructor starting July 1.

  5. Another piece from Tuesday, May 18, 1926, announces upcoming illustrated lectures at the Fogg Art Museum by Professors Kirsopp Lake and C. Reginald Grundy.

  6. A clipping titled "To Lecture on British Art" dated Friday, May 21, 1926, mentions a lecture by C. Reginald Grundy on "The Influence of Americans upon British Art" at the Fogg Art Museum.

  7. At the bottom, a clipping dated Sunday, May 23, 1926, notes an exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the page documents academic and public events related to Harvard's art academic community and the activities of the Fogg Art Museum during May 1926.

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This image shows an old scrapbook or journal page with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings include text-heavy articles, announcements, and event calendars. At the top of the page, a handwritten note reads, "Cambridge Tribune - Saturday, May 15, 1926," indicating the source and date of one of the clippings. Other pieces are dated from the same general time period and include headlines such as "Two New Additions to Harvard Faculty" and "Harvard University Calendar Open to the Public."

The page appears to feature content about Harvard University, academic events, and various faculty and institutional updates. The news clippings are neatly organized on the page, each carefully positioned with typewritten headlines and body text. The edges of the clippings show some signs of aging, adding to the historical look of the document.

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A scanned page from an old scrapbook or bound newspaper. It’s titled at the top “Cambridge Tribune, Saturday, May 15, 1926.” The beige page is aged and has the spine of a bound volume visible on the left. Across the page are several small newspaper clippings pasted in, many in light blue or white, with a mix of serif headlines and column text. The clippings seem to cover Harvard University news and campus events, such as faculty additions, the university calendar, exhibitions, lectures, and other campus notices. The overall look is a vintage collage of 1920s campus news.

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The image shows an open book or a bound collection of newspaper clippings. On the right-hand side, you can see that the book's pages are yellowed with age, suggesting it is an old volume. The left-hand page contains several articles clipped from newspapers, with various headlines and blocks of text.

The largest headline at the top reads “Cambridge Tribune, Saturday, May 15, 1926.” Below it are three distinct news articles with their respective headlines. The first article is titled "TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO HARVARD FACULTY", the second one on the top right is titled "Harvard University Calendar OPEN TO THE PUBLIC", and the third on the bottom left is titled "Thompson Enters Yale Faculty". Two smaller clippings are also visible, titled "Transcript—Tues., May 18,26" and "To Lecture on British Art".

Each article contains dense text related to faculty appointments, academic events, and lectures from that period, referencing institutions such as Harvard and Yale, which suggests the content is sourced from an academic environment or related to scholarly activities.

Below these larger clippings, a smaller article snippet is visible, which seems to be a continuation or another segment of previously mentioned events, labeled "Herald. Sunday, May 23.'26."

These clippings are neatly arranged and pasted onto the pages, providing a glimpse into academic life and events from 1926. The entire presentation has a historical and archival appearance.