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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, July 1924-April 1927

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "The Crimson," dated Saturday, March 26, 1927. The page is from Volume CXXXI, Number 11. The main article on the page is titled "Choosing A Field of Concentration: II. Fine Arts" and is written by G. H. Edgell '09.

The article discusses the importance of concentration in the field of Fine Arts, particularly focusing on the technical requirements for concentrating in this field. It mentions the Department of Fine Arts and the prerequisites for students interested in concentrating in Fine Arts, including courses in the History of Art and Painting. The article emphasizes the need for a broad cultural background and highlights the value of Fine Arts in a liberal education.

Additionally, the page includes a directory of local places of interest in Cambridge and the surrounding area. The directory lists various institutions, buildings, and landmarks, providing brief descriptions and locations. Some of the places listed include:

  • Harvard University buildings and departments
  • Museums such as the Fogg Art Museum and the Peabody Museum
  • Churches like the First Church and the Memorial Church
  • Hospitals and public libraries
  • Historical sites and monuments
  • Dormitories and houses associated with Harvard University

The directory is organized alphabetically and provides a snapshot of the cultural and educational landscape of Cambridge in 1927.

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The image is a page from a newspaper dated March 26, 1927, specifically Volume LXXXI, Number 11. The main article is titled "Choosing a Field of Concentration" by G. H. Edgell '09, focusing on the fine arts. The article discusses the expectations and requirements of concentration fields in the context of Fine Arts and the role of the Department of Fine Arts in providing courses.

The page also includes a directory of local places of interest, listing various museums, churches, universities, and other notable locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here are some entries from the directory:

  1. Crimson Saturday, March 26, 1927

    • Cambridge Theological Society-Brookline
    • Harvard University Library, Harvard Square
  2. Places of Interest:

    • Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoology: East Park
    • Arsenal Square: Junction of Garden and Concord Avenue
    • Charles River Basin: Charles River, Cambridge
    • Charles River Basin: Charles River, Cambridge
    • Church of the Holy Cross: 293 Huntington Avenue
    • Cambridge Public Library: 105 Cambridge Street
    • Charles River Basin: Charles River, Cambridge
    • Museum of Fine Arts: Huntington Avenue
    • Baptist Home: Brookline
    • Blanchard Glass Models and Flowers: 1280 Massachusetts Avenue
    • Harvard University Museum: Cambridge
  3. Miscellaneous:

    • Cambridge Theological Seminary: 150 Cambridge Street
    • Cambridge University: Cambridge
    • Longfellow House: 48 Washington Street
    • Cambridge Athenaeum: 2 Cambridge Square
    • Harvard University: Cambridge
  4. Notable Buildings and Schools:

    • Massachusetts Hall: Harvard University
    • Institute of Technology: Cambridge
    • Peabody Museum: Harvard University
    • Radcliffe College: Cambridge
    • Sargent Education: Harvard Square
    • Young Women's Christian Association: Cambridge

The page includes several advertisements and additional columns of news, highlighting various events and activities happening in the area around March 1927.

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The image displays a page from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated Saturday, March 26, 1927. The page is divided into two columns. The left column features an article titled "Choosing A Field of Concentration" with the subheading "II. FINE ARTS" by G. H. Edgell '09. The article discusses the importance of choosing a field of concentration, focusing on the Fine Arts, and mentions various courses and requirements for students. The right column lists various local places of interest and their details, such as addresses and hours of operation, including museums, libraries, churches, and other institutions. The header at the top of the page reads "Crimson Saturday, March 26, 1927 Vol. XXXI No. 11."

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The image displays a document from the Crimson, a publication likely associated with Harvard University, dated Saturday, March 26, 1927. The main article is titled "Choosing A Field of Concentration" and discusses the Fine Arts concentration at Harvard.

Summary of the Article:

Title: Choosing A Field of Concentration
Subsection: II. Fine Arts
Author: G. H. Edgell '09

Content:
The article by G. H. Edgell discusses the Fine Arts concentration at Harvard, emphasizing its scope and the requirements for students interested in this field.

  1. Overview and Requirements:

    • Very few freshmen have a clear understanding of the Fine Arts concentration requirements.
    • Fine Arts is one of the broadest and most introductory fields of study, encompassing art history, drawing, and painting.
    • The concentration aims to educate students broadly in the principles of art.
  2. Course Structure:

    • Freshman year includes preparatory courses open to all students.
    • After freshman year, students choose Fine Arts as their field of concentration.
    • The Department offers various courses covering the History of Art, Drawing, and the Theory of Design.
  3. Advisory and Tutorial:

    • The Department provides significant guidance to help students tailor their education.
    • Students are encouraged to engage with the history of art and develop their skills in drawing and painting.
  4. Student Concerns and Responses:

    • Question: Does the concentration require talent in drawing and painting?
    • Response: While talent can be beneficial, the primary goal is to teach students the principles and history of art rather than making them artists. The Department believes that anyone can benefit from and should take these courses regardless of their innate talent.
  5. Post-Graduation:

    • The skills and knowledge acquired can lead to various professional opportunities in art history and related fields.

Directory of Local Places of Interest:

On the right side of the document, there is a directory listing various local places and institutions of interest around Cambridge and Boston. These include:

  • Educational Institutions:

    • Cambridge Episcopal Theological School
    • Harvard University (various departments and buildings)
    • Radcliffe College
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.)
  • Museums and Libraries:

    • Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoology
    • Andover Theological Seminary
    • Boston Athenaeum
    • Cambridge Public Library
  • Churches and Community Buildings:

    • Christ Church
    • First Parish (Unitarian)
    • St. Paul's Catholic Church
  • Residential and Social Halls:

    • Adams House, Lowell House, etc.
    • Longfellow House
  • Miscellaneous:

    • Various hospitals and hotels.
    • Masonic lodges and other fraternal organizations.

This directory serves as a guide for students and residents to navigate the local area and its resources.

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The image is a page from the Crimson, a student newspaper from Harvard University, dated March 26, 1927. The page includes two main articles and a directory of local places of interest.

Main Articles:

  1. Choosing a Field of Concentration: Fine Arts by G. H. Edgell '09

    • Overview: This article discusses the decision-making process for students at Harvard considering a concentration in the Fine Arts.
    • Key Points:
      • The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the requirements and technical skills needed for various fields within the Fine Arts.
      • It highlights the lack of knowledge among students about the different fields in Fine Arts.
      • The author suggests that students should be well-versed in the principles of drawing, painting, and design.
      • The article also mentions that students should have an understanding of the history of art.
      • It warns against selecting a field of concentration merely because of personal interest or inclination without considering the practical requirements.
      • The author stresses that students should explore their options thoroughly, as Fine Arts encompasses a wide range of fields including painting, drawing, sculpture, and design.
  2. Cultural Basis Stressed

    • Overview: This article discusses the importance of cultural studies in the curriculum at Harvard.
    • Key Points:
      • The article talks about the introduction of courses that provide a broader cultural perspective.
      • It mentions the need for students to understand the cultural context of their studies.

Directory of Local Places of Interest:

This directory lists various cultural and educational institutions in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and nearby areas:

  • AGASSIZ MUSEUM OF COMPARATIVE ZOOLOGY - 26 Oxford Street, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • ANDOVER-THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY - 40 Garden Street.
  • ARSENAL SQUARE - Junction of Garden and Concord avenues, residence of Edward Hale Abbott.
  • BLASCHKA GLASS MODELS - The War Memorial Building, 48 Oxford Street.
  • BAPTIST HOME - Brookline.
  • CAMBRIDGE GLASS COMPANY - 100 Cambridge Street.
  • CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 36 Mount Auburn Street.
  • CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY - 449 Broadway, with branches at Longfellow, Coolidge, and Central Squares.
  • CHARLES RIVER BASIN - Near Massachusetts Avenue Bridge.
  • CHRIST CHURCH - Garden Street.
  • COOPER-AUSTIN HOUSE - 43 Mount Auburn Street.
  • COURT HOUSE - 105 Cambridge Street.
  • FORT WASHINGTON - Foot of Cambridge Street.
  • FRANKLIN HALL - 116 Brattle Street.
  • GALLUS HILL - Summit of Brattle Street.
  • GARDEN OF THE MUSEUM - 925 Boylston Street.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY - Harvard Yard, Cambridge and Quincy Streets.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM - 26 Oxford Street.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY OBSERVATORY - 60 Garden Street.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SEMINARY - 45 Francis Avenue.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY - 188 Longwood Avenue.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - 13 Appian Way.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - 166 Brattle Street.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 25 Shattuck Street.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH - 665 Huntington Avenue.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - 45 Francis Avenue.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - 11 Divinity Avenue.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - 13 Appian Way.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - 24 Quincy Street.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - 45 Francis Avenue.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - 11 Divinity Avenue.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - 13 Appian Way.
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - 24 Quincy Street.

This directory provides a comprehensive guide to the cultural and educational resources available in and around Cambridge during that period.

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The image displays a page from a newspaper titled "Crimson Saturday, March 26, 1927," specifically Volume LXXXI, No. 11. The page contains two main sections:

  1. Choosing a Field of Concentration - Fine Arts by G. H. Edgell '09:

    • This article discusses the importance of choosing a field of concentration in Fine Arts at Harvard.
    • It emphasizes that the average freshman often does not have a clear idea of what they want to concentrate on, and suggests that Fine Arts is a good choice due to its broad scope.
    • The author highlights that the Fine Arts department offers courses in painting, drawing, and design, and that students are encouraged to take courses in these areas to understand their interests.
    • The article mentions that the department has a rich history and encourages students to explore the history of art, which is intertwined with the history of civilization.
    • It also stresses the need for students to develop a personal talent and interest, suggesting that the department provides a supportive environment for this development.
  2. Directory of Local Places of Interest:

    • The second section is a list of various cultural and educational institutions in Cambridge and nearby areas, including:
      • Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoology
      • Andover Theological Seminary
      • Arsenal Square
      • Boston Public Library (Copley Square Branch)
      • Cambridge Historical Commission
      • Charles River Basin
      • Christ Church Gardens
      • Cooper-Austin House
      • Harvard University Museums
      • Massachusetts Hall
      • Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum
      • Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
      • Radcliffe College
      • Radcliffe Technical School
      • Sargent College for Physical Education
      • Various churches, including Christ Church, St. John's Church, and the Unitarian Church

The page also includes a map showing the locations of these places, though the map is not fully visible in this image.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper called the "Tribune," dated Saturday, March 26, 1927, with the headline "Choosing A Field of Concentration II. FINE ARTS." The article is by H.G. Edgell, '09, and discusses the significance of selecting a field of concentration in fine arts for freshmen at a university, emphasizing the importance of focusing on specific areas such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and architecture.

On the right side of the page, there is a column titled "DIRECTORY OF LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST," listing various institutions, museums, hospitals, churches, libraries, and other landmarks in Cambridge and surrounding areas. Each entry includes a brief description or location information for places such as the Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Auburn Cemetery, and several others.

The newspaper page has an old, yellowed look, typical of documents from the early 20th century, with text in a serif font and a layout featuring multiple columns. There are handwritten notations and clipping marks visible along the edges, indicating it has been preserved or archived.

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This image shows an open book with two visible pages containing printed text columns. The left page header reads "Crimson Saturday, March 26, 1927," indicating this is a publication from that date, likely from a newspaper or magazine called "Crimson." The title of the article on this page is "Choosing A Field of Concentration II. Fine Arts" by G. H. Edgell '09. The text on this page is too small to read in detail but seems to be an editorial or informative piece about choosing Fine Arts as a field of study or concentration, possibly aimed at university students, considering the author's reference to graduation year.

On the right page, the text is divided into two columns, with the larger column featuring headers like "CAMBRIDGE EPISCOPAL THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL," "CAMBRIDGE HOMES FOR AGED PEOPLE," and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY," among others. These headers suggest that the content may include information about local institutions and points of interest, potentially for new residents or visitors.

The right column is a listing labeled "DIRECTORY OF LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST" with subheadings referencing museums, libraries, gardens, and various historic or notable sites in the area.

This spread might be a historical reference, a resource for cultural education, or aid for those interested in exploring these parts of Cambridge or Harvard University's historical and cultural offerings.

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This image is a scanned page from a publication titled "Crimson" dated Saturday, March 26, 1927. The main article is titled "Choosing A Field of Concentration II. Fine Arts" by G. H. Edgell '09, discussing the considerations freshmen at Harvard might take into account when choosing to concentrate in Fine Arts. It covers topics such as talent requirements, the department's structure, and cultural aspects of fine arts education.

Adjacent to the article is a directory listing local places of interest, such as museums, educational institutions, hospitals, libraries, and other notable locations in Cambridge and Harvard University. These include notable places like the Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University Press, Cambridge Episcopal Theological School, and various local historical locations. There are addresses and brief descriptions provided for each listed place. The page is yellowed with age, and there are clear signs of wear and tear around the edges, indicating its historical value and long-term preservation.

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The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated March 26, 1927, with the headline "Choosing A Field of Concentration" prominently displayed at the top of the left page. The text is printed in a classic serif font, typical of early 20th-century publications, and the layout is dense with multiple columns of text.

Left Page:

  • Headline: "Choosing A Field of Concentration" is the main title, followed by a subheading: "II. FINE ARTS" and the author's name, G. H. Edgell '09.
  • Content: The article discusses the process of selecting a field of concentration in the Fine Arts, particularly for students at Harvard University. It addresses the challenges and considerations involved in choosing a specialization, such as the fear of missing out on other disciplines, the importance of personal interest, and the role of advisors in guiding students. The text emphasizes the need for students to focus on a specific area of art, whether it be painting, sculpture, architecture, or another discipline, and highlights the value of depth over breadth in artistic study.
  • Details: The article touches on topics such as the history of art, the role of museums, and the importance of understanding the technical and theoretical aspects of art. It also mentions the Department of Fine Arts and its offerings, including courses, studios, and resources available to students.

Right Page:

  • Headline: The right page features a "DIRECTORY OF LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST", listing various institutions, museums, and points of interest in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The directory is organized alphabetically and includes:
    • Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoology
    • Andover Square—Jonctional
    • Arsenal Theatre
    • Arnold Arboretum
    • Ashburnham House
    • Baker Memorial Library
    • Bapst House—Brodel
    • Bapst Gallery of Flowers
    • Bates Hall
    • Blue Hills Reservation
    • Botanical Garden
    • Brattle Street
    • Broadway Theatre
    • Cambridge Cemetery
    • Cambridge Common
    • Cambridge Soldiers’ Monument
    • Cambridge University Museum
    • Canaday Gallery
    • Canaday Hall
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