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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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The image shows a page from an old book or magazine, with a newspaper clipping inserted between two pages. The clipping is titled "Fine Arts" and features a list of lectures and exhibitions happening at the time.

  • The clipping is dated May 2, 1924, and includes information about upcoming events in the fine arts community.
    • It lists several lectures and exhibitions that are taking place at various institutions, including Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts.
    • The clipping also mentions a few upcoming events, such as a lecture on "The Adventure of Old Age" by Professor R.C. Cabot and an exhibition of paintings, prints, and drawings illustrative of Holland during the seventeenth century.
  • The clipping is inserted between two pages of the book or magazine, which appears to be a collection of articles and essays on various topics.
    • The pages are yellowed and worn, suggesting that the book or magazine is old and has been handled frequently.
    • The text on the pages is small and difficult to read, but it appears to be a mix of academic and literary content.
  • Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and intellectual life of the time, highlighting the importance of fine arts and education in the early 20th century.

The image provides a unique window into the past, offering insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of the early 20th century. The clipping highlights the significance of fine arts and education during this period, and the worn pages of the book or magazine suggest that the content was highly valued and widely read.

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The image presents a scanned page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring a collection of articles and advertisements. The page is divided into several sections, each with its own unique content.

Top Section:

  • A rectangular box with the title "Fine Arts" in bold font
  • A brief article about the Boston Exhibitions being open, with a list of participating artists and their works

Middle Section:

  • A section titled "The Student Vagabond" with a series of short articles and announcements related to student life and events
  • A list of upcoming lectures and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including the Faculty of the School of Architecture and the exhibition of unusual interest

Bottom Section:

  • A section titled "Gazette" with a list of weekly exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum, including the exhibition of watercolors by Marion Monks Chase and the exhibition of paintings, prints, and drawings illustrative of Holland during the seventeenth century

Overall:

  • The page appears to be from a student publication, likely from Harvard University, given the mention of the Fogg Art Museum and the Faculty of the School of Architecture
  • The content suggests that the page is from the early 20th century, possibly around the 1920s or 1930s, based on the style of the typography and the language used in the articles.

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The image presents a vintage scrapbook or photo album, open to a page featuring newspaper clippings from "The Student Vagabond" dated May 3, 1929. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column displaying a list of lectures and events scheduled for that day and the next, while the right column contains articles about fine arts exhibitions and other events.

Key Features:

  • Newspaper Clippings: The page is filled with newspaper clippings from "The Student Vagabond," a publication likely associated with Harvard University.
  • Lecture Schedule: The left column lists various lectures and events taking place on May 3 and the following day, including topics such as "Realistic Theory of Perception" and "The Adventure of Old Age."
  • Fine Arts Exhibitions: The right column features articles about fine arts exhibitions, including one at the Fogg Art Museum, which is highlighted in a separate clipping.
  • Scrapbook or Photo Album: The clippings are pasted into a scrapbook or photo album, which appears to be old and worn, with yellowed pages and a black cover.
  • Date: The date "May 3, 1929" is visible on the page, indicating when the clippings were collected.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the scrapbook or photo album was used to collect and preserve newspaper clippings related to Harvard University events and activities during the 1920s. The level of detail and organization on the page implies that the creator was meticulous and interested in documenting these events.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper or magazine page, likely from the early 20th century, featuring various articles and advertisements. The page is divided into sections, with the top section displaying a list of lectures and events for the day and tomorrow.

Key Features:

  • Newspaper/Magazine Page: The page appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of an original newspaper or magazine.
  • Vintage Appearance: The page has a yellowed appearance, indicating age.
  • Black Binding: A black binding is visible on the left side of the page, suggesting that it was part of a larger publication or scrapbook.
  • Articles and Advertisements: The page features several articles and advertisements, including:
    • A list of lectures and events for the day and tomorrow.
    • An article about fine arts exhibitions in Boston.
    • A section titled "The Student Vagabond" with information about upcoming events.
    • A section titled "Gazette" with information about exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the page is from a historical publication, possibly from a university or academic setting. The content appears to be focused on cultural and intellectual events, with a emphasis on art, literature, and education. The vintage appearance and black binding add to the nostalgic feel of the image.