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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795738

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a historical newspaper or academic journal. The page is yellowed and shows signs of age, with some text faded and stained in areas. The main content of the page is an article with a header that reads "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy—Wilson Again President." Below this header, there is a detailed list of individuals who have been elected to various positions within the American Academy, including President, Vice-Presidents, Recording Secretary, and members of different committees such as the House Committee, Library Committee, and Publication Committee.

Additionally, there is another section titled "Seven Men to Carry on Research Work Abroad," which discusses the appointment of seven members of the Harvard School of Architecture to go abroad for research work in Europe. The article details the areas of research and study each individual will undertake, including Swedish architecture, English landscape and domestic architecture, and American city planning. It also mentions individual professors who are appointed to different committees and the financial and logistical arrangements for the research trips.

The page appears to be from an issue of the "Crimson," a publication from Harvard University, dated May 19, 1928. The text is dense and formal, typical of academic or scholarly journals of the early 20th century. The presence of names such as Edwin Bidwell Wilson, Walter Fenno Dearborn, and others, suggests it is related to academic and institutional news from Harvard.

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This image is of an open scrapbook or document collection page. It contains multiple clippings and handwritten notes pasted onto the page, giving it a vintage and archival appearance. The page is aged, with a yellowish tone and some visible stains, suggesting it is an old document.

Key Elements:

  1. Clippings:

    • Top Left Clipping: Contains text about "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy—Wilson Again President." It mentions various professors and their roles within the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The text is dated "May 19, 1928."
    • Top Right Clipping: Headlined "SEVEN MEN TO CARRY ON RESEARCH WORK ABROAD," this article discusses members of the Harvard School of Architecture who will be conducting research abroad during the summer. It mentions professors Edgell and Hamblin being granted sabbatical leave.
    • Bottom Left Clipping: Contains text about the artist Thomas Fitch and discusses the skepticism of his portraits, mentioning that they have encountered skepticism in New York and elsewhere.
  2. Handwritten Notes:

    • There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the left clipping that says "See preceding page."
    • Another handwritten note at the bottom right corner of the top right clipping says "Crimson May 18, '28," likely indicating the source or date of the clipping.
  3. Page Layout:

    • The page is divided into sections with the clippings pasted in a somewhat organized manner, although there is some overlap and the layout appears somewhat haphazard.
    • The clippings are from different sources and cover various topics related to university faculty, research work, and art.

Overall, the image depicts a historical document or scrapbook page that provides insights into academic and artistic activities from the early 20th century, specifically around 1928.

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This image shows an open, aged yearbook or university publication, specifically the Harvard Crimson Yearbook from May 19, 1927. The pages are yellowed with age and show some signs of wear, such as slight discoloration and a small stain or tear near the bottom right of the right-hand page. The book is bound in a dark, possibly black, cover visible along the right edge.

The left page begins an article discussing a portrait of Thomas PITCH, mentioning his life, artistic connections, and a portrait owned by Mr. Hamlin.

The right page is the main focus and features several distinct news-style articles with bold, capitalized headlines:

  1. Main Article: "SEVEN MEN TO CARRY ON RESEARCH WORK ABROAD"

    • This article details the plans of seven professors from the Harvard School of Architecture for active summer research abroad.
    • It mentions that Professor G. H. Edgell '09 and Professor S. F. Hamblin will be granted sabbatical leave.
    • It states their research will cover diverse topics like Swedish architecture, French water colors, English landscape, domestic architecture, and the ruins of the Romanesque monastic group at Cluny.
    • It notes Professor Edgell will visit Sweden first to study modernism in Swedish architecture.
  2. Sub-article: "Conant Goes To Cluny"

    • This piece announces that Assistant Professor K. J. Conant '15 will travel to Cluny, France, to continue his study of the Monastic buildings and church.
    • It clarifies that permission for excavating the ruins is assured by the French government and funded by the Medieval Academy of America.
    • It mentions Professor B. W. Pond '01's work on English country estates and gardens, and the work of Professors H. V. Hubbard and H. J. Haffner on city planning and freehand drawing, respectively.
  3. Main Header: "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy—Wilson Again President"

    • This headline, dated "May 19, 1927," announces that Professor Edwin Bidwell Wilson '99 of the Harvard School of Public Health has been re-elected president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
    • It lists other newly elected officers and committee members, including Professor Arthur Edwin Kennelly Hon. '06, Professor Howard Parker '37, Professor George Lyman Kittredge '82, Professor Charles Burton Gulick Jr. '21, Professor Paul Joseph Sachs '00, Professor George Foot Moore Hon. '06, and Professor Edwin Crawford Kemble.
  4. Smaller Note: "Crimson" / "May 19, '27"

    • The bottom right corner of the right page identifies the publication as "Crimson" and the date as "May 19, '27".

The text is printed in a standard serif font common to newspapers and yearbooks of that era, arranged in multiple columns on each page. The overall appearance reflects a historically significant document chronicling faculty achievements and academic activities at Harvard University in 1927.

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The image depicts an open book with aged, yellowed pages, which appears to be a newspaper or a magazine. The left page features a headline titled "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy." The article discusses the recognition of faculty members by the American Academy, including the election of Charles Burton Gulick Jr. as the secretary of the Academy. The right page contains a headline titled "SEVEN MEN TO CARRY ON RESEARCH WORK ABROAD." This article highlights the continuation of research activities by faculty members during the summer, including sabbatical leaves and international studies.

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The image shows an open book with the left page featuring a newspaper clipping and the right page displaying a continuation of the article. The newspaper clipping is from the Harvard Crimson, dated May 19, 1941, and is titled "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy." The clipping is bordered by a red line on the left side.

The article on the left page begins with a section titled "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy," detailing the recognition of several individuals associated with Harvard University by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. It lists names and positions of those honored, including Professor Edwin Bidwell Wilson, who is mentioned as the president of the academy again.

Further down the page, there is a section titled "Seven Men to Carry On Research Work Abroad," which mentions that seven members of the staff of the Harvard School of Architecture will be conducting research abroad during the summer. It provides the names of these individuals and their specific areas of study, such as English landscape architecture and Romanesque architecture.

The right page continues the article, providing more details about the research topics and the duration of the sabbatical leaves. It mentions that Professor E. D. Perry will study the ruins of Cluny, and Professor K. J. Conant will continue his work on Romanesque architecture. Other professors are also listed with their respective research areas.

The text is printed in a serif font, typical of newspaper articles from that era. The paper appears aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating it is from the early 20th century. The layout is straightforward, with no images or graphics accompanying the text, which is common for newspaper clippings of that time.

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The image depicts an open page from a historical publication, likely a university or academic newsletter or gazette. The page is filled with text printed in a classic serif font, typical of early-to-mid 20th-century printing styles. The content appears to be formal and informational, discussing academic appointments, honors, and research activities.

Key Observations:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes a header that reads:
      "Honored by American Academy Wilson Again President".
      This suggests the publication is reporting on significant academic or institutional news, possibly related to a university or academy.
  2. Main Articles:

    • Left Column:
      The left column contains a detailed narrative about an individual named Dummer, likely a notable figure or alumnus. The text discusses his life, achievements, and contributions, including his artistic work and involvement with the university. It mentions his death and includes personal anecdotes, such as a diary entry and references to his artistic endeavors.

    • Right Column:
      The right column features several headlines and articles:

      • "Seven Men to Carry On Research Work Abroad": This headline indicates that seven faculty members will be conducting research abroad during the summer.
      • "Staff of School of Architecture to Have Active Summer—Activity Will Be Varied": This suggests that the architecture faculty will engage in varied activities during the summer.
      • "Edgell and Hamblin Granted Sabbatical Leave": This article mentions that two faculty members, Edgell and Hamblin, have been granted sabbatical leave for research purposes.
  3. Content Details:

    • The right column provides specific details about the research plans of the faculty members:
      • Professor Edgell will study Swedish architecture.
      • Professor Hamblin will conduct research in England, focusing on city planning, landscape architecture, and rural architecture.
      • Professor Conant will continue his study of monastic buildings and churches in Cluny, France.
      • Professor Poggioli will study Italian gardens and landscapes.
      • Professor Warner will focus on fresco painting in England.
      • Professor Hafner will study architecture in Ireland.
  4. Visual Layout:

    • The page is neatly typeset with clear column divisions.
    • There are no illustrations or photographs visible on this page; the content is entirely textual.
    • The bottom of the page includes a reference to "See preceding page", indicating that additional context or related information may be found on the previous page.
  5. Condition:

    • The paper appears aged, with a slightly yellowed tone, suggesting the document is from an earlier time period.
    • The edges of the page show signs of wear, consistent with a well-used or preserved historical document.

Summary:

The image shows a page from an academic or university publication detailing honors, faculty research plans, and a tribute to a notable individual named Dummer. The content is formal and structured, reflecting the style of early-to-mid 20th-century academic communications. The focus is on academic achievements, research activities, and institutional news.

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The image shows an open book with two visible pages containing printed text. The pages exhibit some discoloration and signs of aging, such as yellowing and what could be water stains or foxing. These signs support the book's vintage nature. The left page is titled "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy—Wilson Again President." Below this is a date, "May 1—'41," indicating the information might be from May 1, 1941. There are multiple columns of text detailing what appears to be news and announcements related to academic staff members.

The right page has a large heading that reads "SEVEN MEN TO CARRY ON RESEARCH WORK ABROAD," followed by subheadings and associated text. The paragraphs talk about members of a school—presumably of architecture—engaging in various research activities and receiving sabbaticals. The bottom right corner of the page has been turned, revealing some text from the following page. On the corner of the fold is handwritten text, indicating to "See preceding page."

Unfortunately, due to the image's resolution and the complexity of the text, I am unable to read the finer details and provide verbatim excerpts from the articles. The format and layout suggest that this could be a page from an academic bulletin, university newsletter, or a similar publication from the 1940s.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or album containing multiple newspaper clippings. The main clippings visible are related to academic and university matters, specifically about faculty members and research activities.

The largest headline on the page reads: "SEVEN MEN TO CARRY ON RESEARCH WORK ABROAD" with subheadings mentioning the Staff of School of Architecture being active in the summer, sabbatical leaves of Edgell and Hamblin, and different research plans including studying Swedish architecture, going to Cluny for Monastic building studies, and collecting data in England.

Another highlighted section on the left talks about "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy" with details about Professor Edwin Bidwell Wilson being re-elected president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with other professors and faculty members being appointed to various committees.

There is a note in red ink pointing to another page that says, "See preceding page."

The clippings appear to be from a publication called "Crimson," dated May 18, 1933. The page background is a yellowed, aged paper typical of old newspaper clippings preserved in a scrapbook.

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This image shows an aged newspaper or magazine clipping preserved in a scrapbook. The clipping highlights articles and announcements related to Harvard University faculty and their work.

Key Features:

  1. Headline Titles:

    • "Seven Men to Carry on Research Work Abroad" (main headline in bold).
    • "Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty Honored by American Academy—Wilson Again President" (subheading).
  2. Content:

    • The articles discuss achievements, honors, and sabbatical plans of Harvard University faculty members.
    • Notes about faculty such as Professor Edwin Bidwell Wilson being elected president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
    • Mentions of faculty involved in research and work abroad, specifically seven members of the School of Architecture engaging in research in Europe and other regions.
    • Details about sabbatical leaves, planned activities, and research areas (e.g., studies of medieval monasteries and architecture).
    • References to notable professors, including Arthur Kennelly, Howard Parker, and others.
  3. Condition:

    • The paper has aged, with signs of yellowing and some visible stains.
  4. Formatting:

    • Columns of text in traditional newspaper format.
    • A small handwritten note, "See preceding page," at the bottom left in red ink.
  5. Book/Album Binding:

    • The clipping is held in a black-bound scrapbook or archive book, indicating it has been preserved for historical purposes.

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A page from an old scrapbook or yearbook showing two newspaper clippings pasted side by side.

  • Left clipping: Headline about “Overseers, Fellows, and Members of University Faculty” honored by the American Academy, with Wilson cited as president. It’s a dense column of small text listing names and honors, and there’s a small red note in the margin that says “See preceding page.”
  • Right clipping: Headline “SEVEN MEN TO CARRY ON RESEARCH WORK ABROAD.” It discusses sabbatical leaves and research abroad for members of the Harvard School of Architecture, naming people like Edgell and Hamblin among others, and mentions study abroad in Europe.
  • The page is aged, yellowed, with brown stains and frayed edges, bound in a dark cover.