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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

ARCH.2003.23, Rendition: 795249

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The image is a spread from the Boston Evening Transcript newspaper, dated Saturday, November 28, 1908. The pages feature articles and illustrations related to art and cultural events.

Left Page:

  • Headline: "Boston's 'Best' in Art"
  • Article: The article discusses the "Boston's Best" exhibition, which showcases the works of Boston artists. It mentions that the exhibition is held at the Copley Society of Art and highlights the importance of local art.
  • Illustrations: There are several lithographs and watercolors by different artists, including:
    • A watercolor by William Paxton titled "The Red Rose."
    • A lithograph by George H. Hallowell titled "The Garden."

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art"
  • Article: This article covers a lecture given by Harvard students on the subject of art, specifically focusing on the debate surrounding modern art movements. It mentions a lithograph by Marc Leroux titled "Le Soir au Lac," which is displayed at the top of the page.
  • Illustrations:
    • The main illustration is a lithograph by Marc Leroux titled "Le Soir au Lac," depicting a serene lakeside scene.
    • Another lithograph by George H. Hallowell titled "The Garden" is also featured.

Additional Details:

  • The newspaper layout includes columns of text alongside the illustrations, providing detailed descriptions and critiques of the artworks and events discussed.
  • The overall tone of the articles suggests a focus on the cultural and artistic scene in Boston and the academic interest in art among Harvard students.

This spread provides a snapshot of the cultural and artistic discussions happening in Boston in the early 20th century, highlighting both local talent and academic engagement with art.

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The image shows a page from the Boston Evening Transcript newspaper dated Saturday, November 20, 1928. The headline of the article is "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art."

The article appears to be discussing a shift in focus among Harvard students from sports, specifically football (gridiron), to the arts, particularly debate. The page includes several illustrations and photographs:

  1. Main Illustration: A prominent illustration of a man with a detailed, expressive drawing of his face and upper body, possibly representing a debate figure or a notable personality from the debate team.

  2. Subsequent Illustrations:

    • One on the left side shows a drawing of a debate scene with characters engaged in a discussion.
    • Another illustration depicts a group of figures, possibly students, engaged in debate-related activities.
  3. Text Sections:

    • The article begins by mentioning the shift of interest from sports to art and debate at Harvard.
    • There is a section titled "A Student's Show Collected, Displayed by Students at University," indicating an exhibition or collection of student work.
    • Another section includes a brief biography or description of a notable figure, likely a prominent debate figure, named "Lithograph by Conge."
  4. Additional Content:

    • The left side includes an article titled "Boston's 'Best' in Art," which likely highlights various artists and their works.
    • There are smaller text boxes that provide additional commentary on the art and debate culture at Harvard.

The newspaper page is part of the "Book Section," and the articles and illustrations together emphasize the cultural and academic transition among Harvard students towards engaging more with artistic and debate-related activities.

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The image depicts an open newspaper, specifically the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Saturday, November 20, 1926. The left page features various articles, some of which are accompanied by illustrations, including portraits and other drawings. The right page is the book section, with the main headline reading "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art." This headline is accompanied by a large illustration of a man, likely a Harvard student or alumnus, and a smaller illustration of two men, possibly related to the article. The page also includes smaller articles and illustrations, one of which appears to be a lithograph by Martin Lewis. The overall layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with a mix of text and illustrations.

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The image depicts a page from the "Boston Evening Transcript," dated Saturday, November 20, 1926. This particular section is the book section of the newspaper and includes several articles and illustrations.

Main Article:

Headline: "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art"

The primary article discusses how Harvard University men, traditionally known for their involvement in football (referred to as "gridiron"), are engaging in the arts, particularly debate and intellectual discussions. The article appears to highlight a cultural shift or interest among Harvard students.

Other Features:

  1. Illustrations:

    • There is an illustration of a fashionable woman with a detailed description underneath, titled "Ensorcelled by Daumery."
    • A drawing labeled "A Landscape by Max Liebermann," showing a scene at the lido.
    • Another illustration depicts a man in a boat, titled "Landscape by George Bellows."
    • A map or architectural sketch is shown, possibly related to the article or another feature in the section.
  2. Column: "Boston's 'Best' in Art" by Rollo Walter Brown:

    • This column seems to review or discuss the best artistic contributions or events in Boston, possibly focusing on local art exhibitions or prominent artists.
  3. Other Articles and Columns:

    • The page includes several smaller articles and literary excerpts, such as:
      • "Angel, Every Morning" by Anne D. Bridge.
      • "Vagabonds in Eden" by Richard Matthews Hallet.
      • A section titled "Unanimous in Eloquence" which appears to discuss a literary or oratory topic.
      • Various other small text excerpts and possibly poems or short stories.
  4. Miscellaneous:

    • There are some smaller images and sketches that add visual interest and context to the articles.
    • The page layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with dense text and a few illustrations to break up the columns.

Overall, the page captures a mix of cultural commentary, literary content, and art-related articles from the era.

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The image shows an open page from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Saturday, November 20, 1926. The page is from the Book Section.

The headline on the right side reads: "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art". The main article discusses Harvard students' involvement in debating and their transition from football (gridiron) to the art of debate. The article features a central illustration of a man's portrait, likely one of the Harvard debaters.

Below the main article, there are several smaller illustrations and text blocks:

  1. An illustration titled "A Student's Show Collected, Selected and Edited by Students, and Exhibited by the University".
  2. A lithograph by George showing a scene with people and text discussing it.
  3. A lithograph by Max Leormore titled "A Show at the Left", showing an image of people in a room with a caption and text describing the scene.
  4. An illustration by Richard Kent titled "Standing Room Only" with an accompanying caption and text.
  5. A smaller text section titled "Versus: Be Less" which appears to be a humorous or satirical piece.

On the left side of the page, there is an article titled "Boston's 'Best' in Art" which discusses art exhibitions and mentions various artists, including Philip Evergood, Rockwell Kent, and others. There is also an illustration titled "Water Color by Rockwell Kent" showing a scene of a landscape.

The page includes various smaller headlines and text snippets related to art exhibitions, literary works, and events at Harvard University. The newspaper appears to be focused on cultural and academic activities within the Boston and Harvard community.

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The image shows an open newspaper, specifically the "Boston Evening Transcript" from Saturday, November 20, 1926. The page is titled "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art."

The article and accompanying illustrations focus on Harvard University students transitioning from football (gridiron) to the field of art. It includes several black-and-white images of artworks and artists, along with captions that provide context about the works and their creators.

Key elements include:

  1. Headline: "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art."

  2. Subheadings and Articles:

    • "Boston's 'Best' in Art" mentions notable artists and their works.
    • An article by Stanley Preston discusses the shift from athletics to art among Harvard students.
    • A section titled "A Standard's Show Collected, Selected by Students, and Displayed by Students, at University" describes an art exhibition curated by students.
    • Another segment discusses a lithograph by George Copeland.
  3. Illustrations:

    • Several lithographs and other art pieces are shown, including a lithograph by Copeland, a watercolor by Hobson, and a drawing by Richard Keesey.
    • A lithograph by Max Laimann is featured prominently.
    • An image titled "A Student's Show Collected, Selected by Students, and Displayed by Students, at University" is accompanied by an illustration of a student with a book and a drawing.

The images and text together highlight the academic and artistic pursuits of Harvard students, providing a glimpse into their intellectual and creative activities at the time.

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The image shows an open newspaper spread from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Saturday, November 20, 1926, specifically from the book section. The headline reads "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art." The article appears to discuss a shift in interests or activities involving Harvard students, from football ("gridiron") to art.

There are several illustrations accompanying the text:

  • On the left page, a large sketch or drawing of a woman in profile, dressed in old-fashioned attire, possibly an artistic piece featured in the article.
  • Below the woman’s sketch, two smaller images: one appears to be a vertical art piece or etching, and the other is a lithograph by Marie Laurencin.
  • On the right page, there are three images: a large landscape or nature scene at the top right, a pen and ink drawing by Rockwell Kent at the upper right, and a smaller drawing below it showing two figures interacting, possibly on a beach.

The text discusses art exhibitions, artists, and perhaps the involvement of Harvard men in the arts. The leftmost part of the left page includes a smaller article titled "Boston's 'Best' in Art" by Harvey Perks, which emphasizes the need for higher standards in local art collections and critiques indulgence in flattery.

The overall tone suggests a cultural focus, highlighting a community of artists and their works, with an emphasis on Harvard's contribution to this artistic movement in contrast to athletic pursuits.

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This image shows an open newspaper spread. The newspaper is the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated Saturday, November 20, 1926, displaying various articles and illustrations. On the left side of the spread, there is an article with the headline "Boston's 'Best' in Art" and below it, there's another section with the title "Mystery," followed by a column of text.

The right spread contains a large headline stating, "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art," accompanied by an illustration of a wooden landscape showing trees and cloud formations. Below this illustration is a smaller one depicting two individuals sitting and conversing, one of whom is sketching on a pad, and there are texts surrounding the images providing context or stories. More text articles continue below these illustrations.

The paper's pages appear aged and yellowed, suggesting historical significance and giving a glimpse into the content and layout of a 1926 newspaper from Boston.

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This image features a newspaper open to an article titled, "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art." The article likely discusses Harvard students transitioning from athletics to art. The page includes various sketches and illustrations, one depicting a landscape and another showing two men in conversation near what seems to be a body of water. There's also a section titled "Boston's 'Best' in Art," detailing the local art scene and related events. The layout appears to be a typical vintage newspaper format, with columns of text, images, and headlines.

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The image shows an open page from a newspaper or magazine, dated Saturday, November 20, 1926, from the Boston Evening Transcript. The page is part of the Book Section, as indicated at the top right corner.

Key Elements:

  1. Headline:
    The main headline reads:
    "Harvard Men Turn from Gridiron to Field of Debated Art"
    This suggests an article about Harvard students shifting their focus from sports (gridiron, likely football) to the realm of art and debate.

  2. Illustrations:

    • Left Illustration: A detailed black-and-white sketch of a person, possibly a student, dressed in formal attire. The figure is depicted in profile, facing left, and appears to be engaged in an artistic or intellectual activity. The sketch is labeled as "A Student's Sketch, Collected, Selected, and Enlarged by the University", indicating it was created by a student and later enlarged for publication.
    • Right Illustration: A detailed line drawing of a landscape, featuring a mountainous terrain and a body of water, possibly a lake. The caption beneath the illustration reads:
      "A Lithograph by Marie Lawrenz. It is Shown at the Lake At the Upper Right as an Original Print and a Drawing by Richard Kent. Below is the Sketch by the French Artist Leblanc."
      This suggests the illustration is part of an art exhibition or discussion, showcasing works by different artists.
  3. Text Content:

    • The left column contains dense text, likely the body of the article. It discusses the shift in focus among Harvard students from sports to art and debate, referencing specific individuals and events. The text is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with columns of dense type.
    • The right column continues the article, with additional text and captions explaining the illustrations. The text appears to delve into the artistic contributions of students and faculty, as well as the broader cultural context of art at Harvard during that period.
  4. Layout and Design:

    • The page features a traditional newspaper layout, with clear headings, subheadings, and illustrations integrated into the text. The typography is consistent with early 20th-century printing styles, using serif fonts and structured columns.
    • The illustrations are prominently placed to complement the article’s theme, emphasizing the visual and artistic aspects being discussed.

Overall Context:

The page captures a moment in Harvard’s history where students were exploring new intellectual and creative pursuits beyond traditional sports. The inclusion of student sketches and artistic lithographs highlights the growing interest in the arts at the university during the 1920s. The article likely serves as a commentary on the evolving cultural landscape of higher education, showcasing how students were engaging with diverse fields of study and expression.