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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795686

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The image appears to be a page from a publication titled "The Student Vagabond," dated May 1, '25, and another date near the bottom, possibly May 2, '28. This publication includes a schedule of lectures for a university, likely Harvard, as indicated by the names of professors and the mention of Harvard University in the text.

The page is divided into sections. The first section, titled "The Student Vagabond," lists lectures for the day and the following day. The lectures include topics such as "Quelques Tendances Extremes de la Litterature Francais," "Realistic Theory of Perception," and "American Policies in the Far East Since 1913." Each lecture is attributed to a professor, and the times and locations are provided.

The second section, titled "Fine Arts," provides details about exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions exhibitions of various works, including paintings, prints, and drawings, and details the artists involved. There are also brief descriptions of the content and dates of these exhibitions.

The third section, titled "At Old Fogg Museum," discusses an exhibition held by the Faculty of the School of Architecture. It mentions that this exhibition is part of the annual show and provides details about the exhibited artworks.

The bottom section, dated April 28, '28, is another "The Student Vagabond" section, listing lectures for the day and the following day. The lectures include topics such as "English Estates," "Church and State in Soviet Russia," and "The Idea of God," and the times and locations are provided. There is also a mention of the Fogg Art Museum, detailing exhibitions of Maya Art, paintings, and watercolors.

The page has a vintage look, with aged paper and some markings, such as a blue line and a label at the top right corner that reads "Transcript May 2, '28." The overall layout is formal, typical of university publications from the early to mid-20th century.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or album with clippings of newspaper articles pasted inside. The clippings appear to be from a publication titled "The Student Vagabond" and another article titled "Fine Arts." The content includes schedules of lectures and events, as well as information about art exhibitions at various museums.

Key Details:

  1. The Student Vagabond Clippings:

    • The left page contains a clipping from "The Student Vagabond" dated May 1, '28.
    • It lists lectures scheduled for the day and the following day, with topics ranging from "Quelques Tendances Extremes de la Litterature Francais" to "Industrial Policy: England: 1500-1700."
    • The lectures are scheduled at various times and locations, including Sever 14, Emerson A, and Widener Hall.
  2. Fine Arts Clippings:

    • The right page contains two clippings related to fine arts exhibitions.
    • The top clipping is titled "Boston Exhibitions Now Open" and discusses various art exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The bottom clipping is titled "At Old Fogg Museum" and mentions an annual show by the Faculty of the School of Architecture.
  3. Additional Clippings:

    • There is a smaller clipping at the bottom of the right page titled "Gazette" dated April 28, '28, which also discusses art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

The scrapbook is open on a flat surface, and the pages are held down by clear plastic strips. The overall condition of the pages suggests they are aged, with a yellowish tint indicative of old paper. The scrapbook itself has a dark cover with some visible wear and tear.

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook or collection of clippings, likely from the 1920s, focused on Harvard University campus life and events. The pages are yellowed and brittle, with visible wear, and are bound in a dark, simple cover. A thin white thread or ribbon appears to be tucked between the pages near the top.

The pages contain multiple newspaper or bulletin clippings, primarily from Harvard’s student publication, “The Student Vagabond,” and the “Harvard Gazette,” along with a clipping from the “Transcript.” These clippings detail a schedule of lectures, exhibitions, and events from May 1925, centered around the Fogg Art Museum and the Faculty of the School of Architecture.

Key elements described in the clippings include:

  • “The Student Vagabond” Clippings (dated May 4 and May 5, 1925):

    • These feature a schedule of lectures for “today” and “tomorrow” (May 4th & 5th).
    • Subjects range widely: “Quelques Tendances Extremes de la Littérature Français,” “Realistic Theory of Perception,” “Animal Inheritance,” “American Policies in the Far East,” “The Soviet Union,” “The Adventure of Old Age,” and “The Economic History of the Period of the Reformation.”
    • Professors mentioned include Perry, E. A. Emerson, J. P. Baxter, Karpovich, L. Sidney Lauer, William Vaughn Moody, Merriman, R. C. Cabot, R. C. Wynne, J. D. Black, Edgell, Pray, Widener, W. B. Howland, Jackson, Mather, Post, E. C. Moore, Maynadier, Webster, Gulick, Usher, and B. B. Burdick.
    • Locations include Sever 14, Sever 21, Sever 3, Sever 26, Robinson Hall, New Fogg, and Small Lecture Room.
  • “Transcript” Clipping (dated May 2, 1925):

    • This clipping is titled “Fine Arts” and details exhibitions now open at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
    • It also announces the “Old Fogg Museum” exhibition, highlighting watercolors and sketches by Professor Haffenreffer and Mr. Warren, which depict landscapes from the Mediterranean and Caribbean. It notes the exhibition is in the old Fogg Museum space, located in the basement of the new Fogg Museum building, and will remain open until Saturday, May 5.
  • “At Old Fogg Museum” Clipping (likely from Harvard Gazette):

    • This announces the “Faculty of the School of Architecture Hold Annual Show.” It explains that the exhibition, which includes drawings, paintings, woodcuts, and engravings, has been moved to the Old Fogg Museum and will remain open through May 21.
  • “Fogg Art Museum” Clipping (from Gazette, dated April 28, 1925):

    • This announces several exhibitions:
      • An exhibition of “winetasters’ cups” of French silver, loaned by Mrs. Arthur T. Cabot.
      • Weekly exhibitions of facsimile reproductions of drawings, paintings, woodcuts, and engravings.
      • An exhibition of Mayan Art, loaned by the Peabody Museum.
      • An exhibition of paintings, prints, and drawings illustrative of Holland during the seventeenth century.
      • An exhibition of watercolors by Marion Monks Chase, Carl Gordon Cutler, Charles Hopkinson, Charles Hovey Pepper, and Horley Perkins, running until May 21.

The overall impression is of a vibrant and intellectually active university environment in the mid-1920s, with students and faculty engaged in a wide array of academic and cultural pursuits. The scrapbook serves as a personal record of these activities, capturing the specific schedule and offerings of that time. The handwriting and red ink markings on the edges of some pages suggest the owner actively engaged with the material, perhaps marking dates or events of personal interest.

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The image appears to be a page from an old book or magazine. The page has several sections with headings and text. The headings include "The Student Vagabond," "Fine Arts," "Faculty of Fogg Museum," and "Gazette." The text below the headings consists of announcements, advertisements, and articles.

The "Fine Arts" section mentions exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, including paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures. It also mentions the Old Fogg Museum, which is hosting an exhibition of unusual interest related to architecture and landscape painting.

The "Faculty of Fogg Museum" section lists upcoming lectures and events at the museum, including talks on topics like "The Adventure of Old Age," "The Economic History of the Period of the Reformation," and "Church and State in Soviet Russia."

The "Gazette" section contains shorter articles and announcements, including information about the Old Fogg Museum's exhibition of watercolors by Marion Monks Chase and a mention of the "Peabody Museum."

Overall, the image depicts a page from a publication that focuses on art, architecture, and related topics, with announcements and information about exhibitions, lectures, and events at various museums and institutions.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically a section titled "The Student Vanguard." The newspaper is open to a spread that includes multiple columns of text, each detailing various events and lectures happening at Harvard University.

The left column is titled "TODAY" and lists several lectures, including "Quelques Tendances Extremes de la Litterature Francais" by Professor Moriz, "Realistic Theory of Perception" by Professor Perry, and "Animal Inheritance" by Professor Parker.

The middle column, titled "Fine Arts," discusses exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, including works by Professor Warren and Mr. Murphy, and mentions an exhibition of water colors by members of the staff of the School of Architecture.

The right column, also titled "The Student Vanguard," continues with more lectures scheduled for the following day, such as "English Estates" by Professor Pray and "Church and State in Soviet Russia" by Professor Widener.

The bottom section of the page includes advertisements and notices, such as an exhibition of Maya Art loaned by the Peabody Museum and an exhibition of Dutch Art from the seventeenth century.

The newspaper has a traditional layout with black text on white paper, and the columns are separated by thin lines. The overall condition of the newspaper appears aged, with some discoloration and wear visible on the edges.

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The image shows an open book titled "The Student Vagabond", which appears to be a historical publication, likely from the early 20th century. The book is open to two pages, each displaying a column of text formatted as a daily schedule or program of lectures and events. Here’s a detailed description:

Left Page:

  • Title: "The Student Vagabond" is prominently displayed at the top.

  • Date: The page is dated May 4, 1923.

  • Content: The left page lists a series of lectures and events scheduled for today and tomorrow. Each entry includes:

    • Time: Listed in 24-hour format (e.g., "10 o'clock," "12 o'clock").
    • Topic: The subject of each lecture or event.
    • Professor/Instructor: The name of the person delivering the lecture.
    • Location: The room or venue where the event is taking place (e.g., Sever Hall, New Fogg, Small Lecture Room).

    Examples of entries:

    • Today:

      • "Uniques Tendances Extremes de la Littérature Française," Professor Morize, Sever Hall.
      • "Realiste Theory of Perception," Professor Perry, Emerson A, Parker Geology Lecture Room.
      • "American Inheritance," Professor Parker, Emerson A, Parker Geology Lecture Room.
      • "The Soviet Union," Professor Karplus, Sever 12.
      • "Sidney Lanier," Professor Williard Vaughan Moody, Emerson N, Sever Hall.
      • "The Adventure of Alice’s Age," Professor R. Cabot, Emerson N, Sever Hall.
      • "The Economic History of the Period of the Reformation," Professor Merriman, Emerson J, Sever Hall.
      • "United States and the Permanent Court of International Justice," Professor E. C. Wyne, Harvard 3, Sever 17.
      • "Tenancy," Professor J. D. Black, Sever 17.
      • "Imigo Jones," Professor Edgell, Robinson Hall.
    • Tomorrow:

      • "English Estates," Professor Pray, Robinson Hall.
      • "Church and State in Soviet Russia," Professor Friedeck, Widener O, Sever Hall.
      • "North Hall Frescoes," Professor Schuller as a Dramatist, Fogg, Sever Hall.
      • "Demosthenes," Professor Jackson, Sever 26.
      • "Tertiary Times and the Building of the Existing Mountain Ranges," Professor Mather, Geology Lecture Room, Post Impressionism in Sculpture, Professor Moore, New Fogg, Small Lecture Room.
      • "The Idea of God," Professor E. C. Moore, Harvard 1.
      • "The Arthur Stories in English Since Sever 17."
      • "Otto Ludwig’s ‘Der Erbenzer’ with Incidental Remarks on Ludwig and Hebbel," Professor Sliz, Sever 6.
      • "Industrial Policy: England, 1500–1700," Professor Usher, Widener U, Sever 17.

Right Page:

  • Title: The right page is divided into two sections:

    1. "Fine Arts": This section lists exhibitions and events related to fine arts, including:

      • Boston Exhibitions Now Open: Details about exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, including watercolors, sketches, landscapes, and other artworks.
      • At Old Fogg Museum: Information about an annual exhibition held at the School of Architecture, featuring the work of members of the staff and students.
    2. "Gazette": This section provides additional cultural and academic events:

      • Fogg Art Museum: Lists exhibitions of winetasters' cups of French silver, facsimile reproductions of drawings, paintings, woodcuts, and engravings, and an exhibition of Maya Art loaned by the Peabody Museum.
      • Weekly Exhibitions: Highlights exhibitions of paintings, prints, and drawings illustrative of Holland during the seventeenth century, with specific artists mentioned (e.g., Marlon Monks Chase, Carl Gordon Cutler, Charles Hopkinson, Charles Hovey Pepper, Hartley Perkins).
  • Date: The right page is dated May 5, 1923.

  • Additional Details: The page includes a header with the word "Transcript" and a date stamp "Mai 4, '23" at the top, suggesting this is a transcribed or reproduced version of the original document.

Overall Context:

The book appears to be a student guide or newsletter, likely from a university setting, providing a detailed schedule of academic lectures, fine arts exhibitions, and cultural events. The content reflects a rich academic environment with a focus on literature, history, art, and architecture, typical of early 20th-century university life. The layout and typography suggest it is a printed publication, possibly a daily or weekly bulletin for students and faculty.

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This image shows two pages of an open book or journal. The left page is titled "The Student Vagabond" and lists a variety of lectures and events for specific dates, which include topics related to literature, poetry, history, and more. The right page is divided into two sections: "Fine Arts" at the top and "At Old Fogg Museum" at the bottom. The Fine Arts section discusses Boston exhibitions that are open, including an art collection called "Gazette." The At Old Fogg Museum section describes exhibitions of facsimile reproductions of drawings, paintings, woodcuts, and engravings, including an exhibition of Maya Art loaned by the Peabody Museum.

The text on the page indicates a focus on academic and cultural subjects, likely intended for an audience affiliated with an educational institution, such as college students and faculty. The pages show signs of age with discoloration and slightly frayed edges. There are handwritten notes and underlined sections, as well as a stamp in the upper right corner that reads "Apr 28 23."

The date "May 4, '23" is written at the top of the right-hand page, suggesting that the information dates back to 1923.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with several newspaper clippings and typed or printed sheets pasted on the pages. The content consists mainly of announcements and schedules related to art exhibitions, lectures, and academic events from the late 1920s.

Details include:

  • Listings for "The Student Vagabond," with lecture topics, times, and professors' names.
  • Notices about various exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and the Old Fogg Museum, mentioning exhibits of paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors, and Maya art.
  • Some articles about Boston exhibitions and other cultural events.
  • Dates mentioned are in 1927 and 1928.

The clippings come from different sources, including "The Student Vagabond" and "Gazette," and focus on fine arts and academic lectures in subjects such as literature, economics, history, and art. The text is organized in columns, typical of newspaper format. The page has a worn, vintage look consistent with early 20th-century printed materials.

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This image shows a scrapbook-style layout containing newspaper clippings related to educational and fine arts topics. The clippings appear to be pasted onto a blank page in an album or book. The content includes:

  1. "The Student Vagabond": A title appearing in two different newspaper clippings, listing lectures and their schedules for a specific day. Topics range from "Quelques Tendances Extremes de la Litterature Francaise" to "Economists and Statesmen" and "Church and State in Soviet Russia."

  2. "Fine Arts": Several articles under this heading discuss art exhibitions in Boston, including details of venues, artists, artwork, and schedules. Key locations like the Fogg Museum and other local cultural events are featured.

  3. Fogg Art Museum: Part of the clippings focuses on exhibitions held at the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum, including weekly exhibits of prints, drawings, and watercolors.

  4. Annotations and Dates: Various handwritten notes and printed dates, such as "May 8, '28" and "April 28, '28," are visible, which suggest the events and articles pertain to 1928.

The layout emphasizes the cultural and academic highlights of the time, with a focus on fine arts and educational lectures.

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The image shows an open, old scrapbook or folder with yellowed pages and clipped text pieces taped inside. It’s laid flat in a binder with metal rings along the spine. The left page has a column titled “The Student Vagabond” with a list of talks or lectures for “Today” and “Tomorrow.” The right page is headed “Fine Arts” and includes articles about Boston exhibitions and a section titled “At Old Fog Museum,” plus a small block about the Fog Art Museum and other notices. The clippings are small, dense blocks of type, typical of a 1920s-era campus newspaper or bulletin. The overall look is aged parchment with black type, giving an archival, vintage feel.