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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

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The image is a page from a 1927 publication titled "The Yard," dated February 14. The page contains several elements:

  1. Top Image: A photograph of a building, likely part of Harvard University, showcasing its exterior architecture with a row of trees in front.

  2. Middle Image: A photograph of an interior courtyard with arches, possibly part of the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. Text Description:

    • The text describes the new Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, designed by Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott in collaboration with Pauline Morse Rogers. It mentions the museum's interior design, including glass walls and the display of notable paintings. The text also highlights the museum's unique lighting system and the court's design inspired by Italian Renaissance architecture.
  4. Degrees Awarded:

    • A list of degrees awarded by the Board of Overseers on February 25, 1927. The degrees include:
      • Edgar Waterman Anthony, L.H.D. 1914, M.A. 1883
      • John Coolidge, M.A. 1916
      • Charles Eliot, LL.D. 1902
      • George Howe, M.A. 1922
      • George Howe Gilbert, L.H.D. 1915, L.H.D. 1921
  5. Events Calendar:

    • Monday, February 24: A lecture by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris on "Fourteenth and Fifteenth Century Painting in France" at 8 p.m. in Sever Hall.
    • Thursday, March 3: A meeting of the Society on Harvard Dames at the Harvard Women's Club at Hotel Vendome, Boston, at 2 p.m.
    • Thursday, March 3: A Romance Seminary meeting in Sever 19 at 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 5: A lecture by Professor Emile Mâle of the University of Paris on "Fourteenth and Fifteenth Century Painting in France" at 8 p.m. in Sever Hall.

The page provides a snapshot of academic and cultural events and achievements at Harvard University in 1927.

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The image displays a page from "The Yard" dated February 14, 1927. The page is dedicated to architectural and academic events at Harvard University.

  1. The top half of the page features two photographs:

    • The first photograph showcases the new building of the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street. The building, designed by Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch & Abbott, is described as an illustration of Professor Pogrebin's ideas in collaboration with the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard. The construction started in June 1925 and was expected to be completed in 1927. The new museum was to be the best-lit museum in the world, with a facade of grey stone and an interior featuring Italian travertine.
    • The second photograph depicts the courtyard of the new Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its architectural details such as the cloister and the loggia, which were inspired by the cloister of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome.
  2. The bottom half of the page includes text and announcements:

    • An announcement for a lecture on February 23, 1927, by Professor Charles Dielh of the University of Paris, who was giving a series of illustrated lectures on Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries. This lecture was to be held at 3 p.m. in the Library of the Fogg Art Museum and was open to the public.
    • A notice about the conferring of degrees on March 29, 1927, at 10:30 a.m. by the Board of Overseers, listing various degree candidates and their respective fields of study, including Edgar Waterman, John Coolidge, and Howard Kennedy.
    • An announcement for a lecture on March 3, 1927, by Professor Charles Dielh on Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries, to be held at 3 p.m. in the Library of the Fogg Art Museum, followed by a lecture at 3:30 p.m. by Professor Henri Focillon on French Art of the Thirteenth Century.

The page provides a glimpse into the academic and architectural advancements at Harvard University during the 1920s, highlighting the institution's focus on art and history.

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The image is a page from "The Yard," a publication dated February 14, 1927. This page includes several articles and announcements related to Harvard University and its activities. Here’s a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Photograph:

    • The top section features a photograph of a large building, which appears to be the newly constructed Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street.
  2. Article on the New Fogg Art Museum:

    • The article discusses the new Fogg Art Museum building, a complex designed by Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, and Abbott. The construction was overseen by Professor Merriman Rogers of the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard.
    • The building was financed by a $2.5 million bequest from Mrs. Fogg, with additional funding from other donors.
    • The architectural design of the museum's central court is inspired by the facade of San Gallo’s Church of Madonna di Tirano in Lombardy, Italy, featuring imported Italian travertine for the walls and columns.
  3. Degrees Awarded:

    • A list of degrees awarded by the Board of Overseers on February 28, 1927, includes:
      • Edgar Waterman, A.B. 1894, A.M. 1899: Doctor of Science in the Special Field of History and Principles of the Fine Arts.
      • Archibald Thompson Davison, A.B. 1906: Honorary Master of Arts (A.M. (Honorary)).
      • Howard Mumford Jones, Ph.D. (Univ. of Chicago) 1914, A.M.: Honorary Master of Arts (A.M. (Honorary)).
      • George Hosey Gifford, A.B. 1915, A.M. 1921: Doctor of Science in the Department of Hygiene.
  4. Announcement of Upcoming Lecture Series:

    • Henri Focillon, a French professor from the University of Paris, will deliver a series of illustrated lectures on "Romanesque Art" and "Thirteenth Century Art" in French at Harvard.
    • The lectures will be given in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum and are open to the public.
  5. Upcoming Events:

    • Society of Harvard Dames:
      • Guests of the Harvard Women's Club are invited to Hotel Vendome in Boston on Thursday, March 3, at 2 P.M.
    • Romance Seminary:
      • A meeting is scheduled for March 3 at 3 P.M. in Sever 19.
    • Lecture by Henri Focillon:
      • On March 8, at 5 P.M., Professor Henri Focillon will deliver a lecture titled "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" in French, also in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum.

The overall content of the page highlights significant cultural and academic activities related to Harvard University, particularly focusing on art and architecture.

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The image is a page from "The Yard," a publication dated February 14, 1927. It features several articles and announcements related to Harvard University.

  1. Main Article:

    • The primary article is about the new Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street. The building, recently completed, was designed by Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch & Abbott and was built in collaboration with Professor Merrie A. Rogers of the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard.
    • The article mentions that the museum is the best-lit museum in the world, based on the façade of the Palazzo dei Pubblici in Siena, Italy, with walls and columns made of imported Italian travertine.
    • The museum is scheduled to open on June 20, 1927.
  2. Public Lectures:

    • A public lecture series in French by Professor Charles Diehl, visiting lecturer at Harvard University, is announced. The lectures, titled "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries," are scheduled for Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Romance Seminary:

    • Another announcement is for a Romance Seminary meeting on Thursday, March 3, at 3 p.m. in Sever Hall. The topic is "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries," illustrated by lantern slides, and it includes a lecture on "Les Monuments de l'Art Byzantin" by Professor Diehl.
  4. Society of Harvard Dames:

    • An event for the Society of Harvard Dames is scheduled for Thursday, March 3, at 2 p.m. at the Hotel Vendôme in Boston.
  5. Degrees Conferred:

    • The page also lists degrees conferred by the Corporation and announced by the Board of Overseers on March 5, 1927. These include:
      • Edgar Waterston Anthony, A.B. 1919, for a degree in Architecture.
      • Howard Kennedy Behr, A.B. 1921, for a degree in Architecture.
      • George Henry Gifford, A.B. 1913, A.M. 1915, for a degree in Art.

The page is visually supported by architectural sketches and photographs of the new Fogg Art Museum and its interior details.

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This image is a page from a historical newspaper or university publication, specifically from February 14, 1927. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Main Image:

    • The top section features a photograph of a building, identified as the new Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street. The building is described as newly completed and designed by Coeledge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott in collaboration with Professor Merriam Rogers.
  2. Text Descriptions:

    • Fogg Art Museum:

      • The text mentions that the new museum is based on the façade of the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy, with walls and columns made of imported Italian travertine.
      • The building was the result of consultation with the directors of the Fogg Museum and the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard.
      • It is noted that the museum will be open on June 20, 1927.
    • Lecture Series:

      • On February 14, 1927, Professor Charles Diehl, a visiting lecturer from the University of Paris, is giving a series of illustrated lectures on Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries.
      • These lectures are scheduled for Thursdays at 3:00 PM in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum and are open to the public.
  3. Degree Announcements:

    • Degrees awarded by the Corporation and conferred by the Board of Overseers on February 28, 1927:
      • Edgar Waldo Anthony, A.B. 1913, A.M. 1919: Subject: History and Principles of Fine Arts, Special Field: Architecture.
      • Howard Kennedy Beals, A.B. (Univ. of Chicago) 1921, A.M. (Harvard) 1922: Subject: History, Special Field: American History.
      • George Hussey Gifford, A.B. 1913, A.M. 1921: Subject: History, Special Field: Renaissance.
  4. Society of Harvard Dames:

    • An announcement mentions a meeting of the Society of Harvard Dames on February 28, 1927, at Hotel Vendôme in Boston, with a dinner scheduled at 7:00 PM followed by a meeting in Sever 10 at 8:00 PM.
  5. Romance Seminar:

    • The Romance Seminar is scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 1927, with a lecture titled "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris. The seminar is held in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3:00 PM.

This page provides a snapshot of the academic and cultural activities at Harvard University in early 1927, highlighting lectures, new architectural achievements, and degree conferrals.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated February 14, 1927. The page primarily focuses on the opening of the new Fogg Art Museum.

Key elements of the image include:

  1. Photographs:

    • The top photograph shows the exterior of the newly completed Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, Harvard's campus. The building is a neoclassical structure with a symmetrical facade.
    • Below the main photograph, there is a smaller image showing an architectural detail of the building, possibly the arches or columns.
  2. Text Details:

    • The text highlights the grand opening of the new Fogg Art Museum. The building was designed by Caulfield, Stebbins, and Field, and is noted for its collaboration with Professor Meriey Rogers from the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard.
    • It mentions that the new building is intended to house the world's best illuminated manuscripts, specifically those from the Guelph Palace in Italy, which are made of imported Italian travertine.
    • The museum's opening date is noted as June 20, 1927.
  3. Public Lectures:

    • The bottom left part of the page includes information about a public lecture series. Professor Charles Diehl from the University of Paris, a visiting lecturer at Harvard, will deliver a series of illustrated lectures in French on "Hyzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" on Thursdays at three o'clock in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Calendar and Degrees:

    • The right side lists the degrees conferred by the Corporation on March 5, 1927, detailing the names and subjects of the recipients.
      • Elbridge W. Anthony, A.M. 1919: Special Field, Architecture.
      • Howard Kennedy Beale, B.A. 1921, A.M. 1922: Special Field, American History.
      • George Husey Gifford, A.B. 1913, A.M. 1921: Special Field, Architecture.
  5. University Events:

    • There is mention of a Romance Seminar meeting on Thursday, March 3, at 2 PM with guests from the Harvard Women's Club at the Hotel Vendome, Boston.

Overall, the image captures an important moment in the history of Harvard's art museum and details several academic and cultural events from that period.

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The image shows a scrapbook or a scrapbook page dated February 14, 1927, from "The Yard." The page contains two black-and-white photographs and several clippings or cutouts of printed text.

  1. The top photograph depicts the exterior of the Fogg Art Museum building on Quincy Street. The building is large, brick, and symmetrical with many windows and leafless trees in front, indicating a winter season with snow on the ground.

  2. The lower photograph captures an architectural interior scene, showing a classical-style arcaded courtyard with arches and balconies reminiscent of Italian Renaissance architecture.

  3. The printed texts include:

    • A description of the new Fogg Art Museum building nearing completion, which was designed by Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott in collaboration with Professor Meyric Rogers of Harvard. It mentions the building's Italian Renaissance style inspiration, materials used (imported Italian travertine), and the museum's expected opening date of June 20, 1927.
    • Notices about public lectures in French by Professor Charles Diehl from the University of Paris, scheduled at the Museum.
    • A list of degrees conferred on March 5, 1927, by the Corporation and Board of Overseers at Harvard, including doctoral degrees awarded to several individuals in art history and architecture.
    • Announcements for Harvard-related events including a meeting of the Harvard Women's Club and a seminar on Byzantine art.

The page captures historical information about Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, its architectural style, important academic events, and lectures related to art and architectural history from early 1927.

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This image shows a portion of a printed page from what appears to be a magazine or a newsletter, dated February 14, 1927. The page seems to be titled "THE YARD," suggesting a publication related to an academic institution. The top half of the page features a black and white photograph of a stately, three-story building with multiple windows and what seems to be light snow on the ground and bare trees indicating winter.

Below the photograph, there are various sections of text and smaller images. Immediately below the photograph, there are two smaller inset images. To the left, an image portrays an archway and a portion of a building, this too in black and white. To the right, a caption reads "The best lighted Museum in the world..." and it shows a partial view of a building with columns.

The rest of the page contains sections of texts and headings referring to lectures, events, and academic updates. Titles such as "University Lectures" and "University Gallery" are visible, and there seems to be information about upcoming lectures with specific dates and topics. The smaller text is more difficult to discern, but it suggests content that is educational and related to university affairs. A few names of individuals and a mention of the "Harvard Women's Club" suggest the newsletter might be related to Harvard University.

The physical condition of the paper indicates aging, and it looks like the page is part of a bound volume, as indicated by the curved and fraying edge of the page on the right side and the binding visible on the left side.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a publication dated February 14, 1927, focusing on the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The primary photograph at the top shows the museum building in winter, with snow covering the ground and leafless trees in front. The building itself is grand and symmetrical, featuring multiple windows and a classical architectural style.

Below the primary photograph is a smaller, inset photograph of a cloister or an arcade, showcasing a structure with arches and columns, possibly a part of or associated with the museum.

Various newspaper clippings and texts are pasted onto the page. These texts detail events, updates, and academic lectures related to the museum and Harvard University.

One clipping describes the new Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, including details about its construction and design, mentioning notable architects and professors involved. Another section lists upcoming lectures and events, such as the lecture by Professor Charles Diehl on Byzantine art.

There are also notices of degrees conferred, and information on other lectures and seminars of historical and artistic significance. The overall presentation emphasizes the cultural and educational contributions of the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University during that period.

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The image depicts a page from a historical publication titled "The Yard," dated February 14, 1927. The page features a combination of text and photographs, offering a glimpse into campus life and events at the time.

Photographs:

  1. Top Photograph:

    • This black-and-white photograph shows a large, classical-style building with multiple windows and a symmetrical facade. The building appears to be a significant structure, possibly a museum or academic institution, surrounded by bare trees, suggesting it was taken during winter or early spring.
  2. Bottom Photograph:

    • This photograph captures an interior space with a series of tall, arched colonnades or walkways. The architecture is grand and elegant, featuring stone columns and a high ceiling, indicative of a historic or prestigious building, likely a museum or gallery.

Text Content:

The page contains several sections of text, including:

  1. Headline and Date:

    • At the top, the title "THE YARD, FEBRUARY 14, 1927" is prominently displayed, indicating the publication's name and date.
  2. Article About the Fogg Art Museum:

    • A detailed article discusses the new Fogg Art Museum located on Quincy Street. It mentions that the building was designed by Coolidge, Bullinch, and Abbott, in collaboration with Professor Meyric Rogers of the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard. The article highlights the museum's architectural significance, noting its inspiration from the façade of San Gallo’s house in Italy, with imported travertine walls and columns. It also states that the museum was considered one of the best-lit museums in the world at the time and was set to open on June 20, 1927.
  3. Gazette Section:

    • Below the article, there is a section titled "University Gazette", dated February 24, 1927. This section includes announcements and event details:
      • Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris will give a series of illustrated lectures in French on "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries". The lectures are scheduled for Thursday afternoons at 3 o'clock in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum and are open to the public.
      • Society of Harvard Dames will meet on Thursday, March 3, with guests from the Harvard Women’s Club at the Vendome, Boston, at 2 P.M.
      • A Romance Seminar is announced for Sever 19, 3 P.M.
      • Lectures in French on "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" will be illustrated by Lantern Slides, given by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris, in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 P.M.
  4. Granville Degrees:

    • A section titled "Granville Degrees" lists individuals who received honorary degrees from the Corporation and the Board of Overseers on February 28, 1927. The degrees include:
      • Eldon Waterman Anthony, A.B., LL.B. 1918, with a Ph.D. in Architecture.
      • Howard Kennedy Beals, M.A. (Univ. of Chicago) 1921, A.M. (Harvard) 1922, with a Ph.D. in History, Special Field: American History.
      • George Hussey Gifford, A.B., A.M. 1925, A.M. 1927, with a Ph.D. in History, Special Field: Slavic Literature.

Overall Context:

The page provides a snapshot of academic and cultural activities at Harvard University in early 1927. It highlights the opening of the new Fogg Art Museum, upcoming lectures on Byzantine art, and various university events, reflecting the intellectual and artistic vibrancy of the campus during that era. The inclusion of photographs of the museum’s exterior and interior underscores its importance as a new cultural landmark.