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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

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The image shows a page from a program or booklet for the Nineteenth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts, held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., from May 16 to 18, 1928. The program details the schedule of events, including sessions and speakers.

May 16:

  • 10:00 A.M.: Joint Session with the American Association of Museums.
    • Welcome address by Robert W. de Forest, President.
    • Reports on "Community Cooperation in Educational Planning" led by F. Allen Whiting.
  • Luncheon:
    • Presiding: F. Allen Whiting, President.
    • Joint Session with the American Association of Museums focused on "Museum Ideals."
    • Speakers: Fiske Kimball (Philadelphia Museum), Paul M. Rea (Museum of Natural History, Cleveland), and Charles H. Burroughs (Detroit Institute of Art).
  • Evening:
    • Round Table Dinner for Art Museum Workers.

May 17:

  • 10:00 A.M.:
    • Presiding: George D. Pratt.
    • Joint Session with the American Association of Museums focused on "Adult Education."
    • Speakers: Chauncey J. Hamlin (Buffalo), Andrey N. Avinoff (Pittsburgh), and Lorado Taft (Chicago).
  • Afternoon:
    • Visit to the Corcoran Gallery of Art and W. A. Clark Collection.
  • Evening:
    • Round Table Dinner for School Arts.

May 18:

  • 10:00 A.M.:
    • Presiding: Royal Bailey Farnum.
    • Morning Session on "The School."
    • Speakers: Henry Turner Bailey (Cleveland), C. Valentine Kirby (Haverford, Pa.), and H. Eugene Bolles (Boston).
  • Luncheon:
    • Presiding: Frederick P. Keppel.
  • 2:00 P.M.:
    • Afternoon Session on "The Place of Art in Higher Education."
    • Speakers: George B. Ford (Yale University), Paul J. Sachs (Harvard), and Paul H. Grumman (University of Nebraska).
  • Evening:
    • Banquet.

There are also some handwritten notes and underlines on the page, possibly for emphasis or personal scheduling.

Additionally, the right side of the image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Bostonians High in Arts and Sciences," dated May 2, 1928, which appears to list prominent individuals and their contributions or roles in cultural and scientific organizations.

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The image depicts the agenda and program for the Nineteenth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts held from May 16 to May 18, 1928, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Here is a detailed summary of the convention schedule:

May 16:

  • 10:00 A.M.: Robert W. de Forest, President of the Joint Session with the American Association of Museums, welcomes attendees.
    • Report: "Community Cooperation in Educational Planning" led by F. Allen Whitting.
  • 2:00 P.M.: F. Allen Whitting, President of the Joint Session with the American Association of Museums.
    • Subject: Museum Ideals
    • Speakers: Fiske Kimball, Director of the Philadelphia Museum, Paul M. Rea, Museum Natural History, Cleveland; Charles H. Burroughs, The Detroit Institute of Arts.
    • Evening: Round Table Dinner for Art Museum Workers.

May 17:

  • 10:00 A.M.: George D. Pratt, President of the Joint Session with the American Association of Museums.
    • Subject: Adult Education
    • Speakers: Chauncy J. Hamlin, Buffalo; Andrey N. Avinoff, Pittsburgh; Lorado Taft, Chicago.
    • Lunch: Visit Corcoran Gallery of Art, W.A. Clark Collection.
    • Evening: Round Table Dinner—School Arts.

May 18:

  • 10:00 A.M.: Royal Bailey Farnum, President.
    • Morning Session: Art in the Schools.
    • Speakers: Henry Turner Bailey, Cleveland; C. Valentine Kirby, Harrisburg, Pa.; H. Elliot, New York.
  • 2:00 P.M.: Frederick P. Keppel, President.
    • Afternoon Session: The Place of Art in Higher Education.
    • Speakers: Arthur V. Meeks, Yale University; Paul J. Sachs, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard; Paul H. Grumman, University of Nebraska.
    • Evening: Banquet.

Additionally, on the right side of the page, there is a column titled "Bostonians High in Arts and Sciences" and mentions of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, highlighting various fellows and associates. It also lists Wilson as the President.

Below the main agenda, there is a segment titled "Transcript" with some notes and a list of honorary members from foreign countries.

The program includes notable speakers, sessions on various educational and artistic topics, and social events such as dinners and a banquet, reflecting a comprehensive schedule aimed at fostering discussions and networking among attendees.

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The image displays a document from the "Nineteenth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts," held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., from May 16 to May 18, 1928. Here’s a detailed summary:

Main Document: Convention Program

Title: Nineteenth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts
Dates: May 16, 17, and 18, 1928
Location: Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.

May 16

  • 10:00 A.M.
    • Presiding: Robert W. de Forest
    • Joint Session with American Association of Museums
    • Address of Welcome: F. Allen Whiting
    • Reports: Community Cooperation in Educational Planning by F. Allen Whiting
  • 2:00 P.M.
    • Luncheon
  • Evening:
    • Round Table Dinner for Art Museum Workers

May 17

  • 10:00 A.M.
    • Presiding: George D. Pratt
    • Joint Session with American Association of Museums
    • Subject: Adult Education
    • Speakers:
      • Chauncey J. Hamlin, Buffalo
      • Andrey N. Avinoff, Pittsburgh
      • Lorado Taft, Chicago
  • Afternoon:
    • Visit: Corcoran Gallery of Art, W. A. Clark Collection
  • Evening:
    • Round Table Dinner for School Arts

May 18

  • 10:00 A.M.
    • Presiding: Royal Bailey Farnum
    • Morning Session
    • Subject: Art in the Schools
    • Speakers:
      • Henry Turner Bailey, Cleveland
      • C. Valentine Kirby, Harrisburg, Pa.
      • Huger Elliott, New York
  • 2:00 P.M.
    • Presiding: Frederick P. Keppel
    • Afternoon Session
    • Subject: The Place of Art in Higher Education
    • Speakers:
      • Charles H. Moore, Yale University
      • Paul J. Sachs, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard
      • Paul H. Grummann, University of Nebraska
  • Evening:
    • Banquet

Side Document: Newspaper Clipping

Title: Bostonians High in Arts and Sciences
Source: Transcript (May 21, 1928)

  • Main Points:
    • The American Academy of Arts and Sciences elected many fellows and associates.
    • Wilson re-elected as President.
    • The Academy's new foreign honorary members include notable figures from Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and other countries.

Additional Notes

  • The document appears to be part of a bound program or proceedings booklet, with handwritten annotations, possibly indicating attendance or notes from the attendees.
  • The newspaper clipping is pasted on the right side, providing additional context on the significance of the event to the broader community.

The overall document provides a detailed schedule of activities, speakers, and topics discussed during the convention, alongside a brief newspaper article highlighting the achievements of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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The image is a scanned page from a transcript or program of the Nineteenth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. from May 16 to 18, 1928.

Key Details from the Image:

Title:

Nineteenth Annual Convention
The American Federation of Arts
May 16, 17, 18, 1928
Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Schedule of Events:

May 16:

  • 10:00 A.M.

    • Joint Session with American Association of Museums
    • Address of Welcome by Robert W. de Forest, President
    • Reports: "Community Cooperation in Educational Planning" - Discussion led by F. Allen Whiting
  • 2:00 P.M.

    • Joint Session with American Association of Museums
    • Subject: Museum Ideals
    • Speakers: Fiske Kimball, Director of Philadelphia Museum; Paul M. Rea, Museum Natural History, Cleveland; Charles H. Burroughs, The Detroit Institute of Art
    • Evening: Round Table Dinner for Art Museum Workers

May 17:

  • 10:00 A.M.

    • Joint Session with American Association of Museums
    • Subject: Adult Education
    • Speakers: Chauncey J. Hamlin, Buffalo; Andrey N. Avinoff, Pittsburgh; Lorado Taft, Chicago
  • Afternoon:

    • Visit Corcoran Gallery of Art, W. A. Clark Collection
  • Evening:

    • Round Table Dinner for School Arts

May 18:

  • 10:00 A.M.

    • Morning Session
    • Subject: Art in the Schools
    • Speakers: Henry Turner Bailey, Cleveland; C. Valentine Kirby, Harrisburg, Pa.; Hugh Elliott, New York
  • 2:00 P.M.

    • Afternoon Session
    • Subject: The Place of Art in Higher Education
    • Speakers: Charles V. Meeks, Yale University; Paul J. Sachs, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard; Paul H. Grummann, University of Nebraska
  • Evening:

    • Banquet

Additional Information:

  • The right side of the image contains a newspaper clipping titled "Bostonians High in Arts and Sciences" from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. It mentions the election of new fellows and associates, including Eleanor Roosevelt and others. It also lists foreign honorary members from various countries.

Notes:

  • The image includes handwritten annotations and dates in the margins, possibly indicating the dates and additional notes for reference.

This document provides a detailed schedule of sessions, speakers, and events for the convention, highlighting the focus on museum ideals, adult education, and the role of art in schools and higher education.

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The image displays a program for the Nineteenth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts, held from May 16 to May 18, 1928, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Detailed Schedule:

May 16:

  • 10:00 A.M.

    • Presiding: Robert W. de Forest
    • Joint Session with American Association of Museums:
      • Address of Welcome
      • Reports
      • "Community Cooperation in Educational Planning" – A discussion led by F. Allen Whiting.
  • Luncheon

  • 2:00 P.M.

    • Presiding: F. Allen Whiting
    • Joint Session with American Association of Museums:
      • Subject: Museum Ideals
      • Speakers:
        • Fiske Kimball, Director, Philadelphia Museum
        • Paul M. Rea, Museum of Natural History, Cleveland
        • Clyde H. Burroughs, The Detroit Institute of Art
  • Evening: Round Table Dinner – Art Museum Workers

May 17:

  • 10:00 A.M.

    • Presiding: George D. Pratt
    • Joint Session with American Association of Museums:
      • Subject: Adult Education
      • Speakers:
        • Chauncey J. Hamlin, Buffalo
        • Andrew N. Avinoff, Pittsburgh
        • Leona T. Cogswell, Chicago
  • Afternoon: Visit Corcoran Gallery of Art, W. A. Clark Collection

  • Evening: Round Table Dinner – School Arts

May 18:

  • 10:00 A.M.

    • Presiding: Royal Bailey Farnum
    • Subject: Art in the Schools
    • Speakers:
      • Henry Turner Bailey, Cleveland
      • C. Valentine Kirby, Harrisburg, Pa.
      • Huger Elliott, New York
  • Luncheon

  • 2:00 P.M.

    • Presiding: Frederick P. Keppel
    • Afternoon Session:
      • Subject: The Place of Art in Higher Education
      • Speakers:
        • David R. Porter, Yale University
        • Paul J. Sachs, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard
        • Paul H. Grummann, University of Nebraska
  • Evening: Banquet

Additional Information:

The right side of the image includes a newspaper clipping from the "Transcript" dated May 21, reporting on the election and activities at the Nineteenth Annual Convention. It mentions:

  • The election of new officers for the Federation.
  • The appointment of a committee on Public Health in its relation to the Arts and Sciences.
  • Recognition of Wilson as the President again.
  • A list of newly elected Fellows and Associates of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
  • The following committees were designated for various purposes.

The newspaper clipping also lists many new fellows and foreign honorary members elected at the meeting, including notable individuals from various fields and institutions.

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The image depicts a page from a book or a pamphlet detailing the schedule for the Nineteenth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts, held from May 16 to 18, 1928, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the schedule:

May 16:

  • 10:00 A.M.: Robert W. DeForest, President, joint session with the American Association of Museums. Address of Welcome. Subject: "Community Cooperation in Educational Planning." Discussion led by F. Allen Whiting. Luncheon follows.
  • 2:00 P.M.: F. Allen Whiting, Presiding. Joint session with the American Association of Museums. Subject: Museum Ideals. Speakers include George H. Edgell (Director, Philadelphia Museum), Paul J. M. Rea (Museum Natural History, Cleveland), and Charles H. Burroughs (The Detroit Institute of Art). Evening: Round Table Dinner for Art Museum Workers.

May 17:

  • 10:00 A.M.: George D. Pratt, Presiding. Joint session with the American Association of Museums. Subject: Adult Education. Speakers include Clarence J. Hamlin (Buffalo), Laurence Vail Coleman (Philadelphia), and Lorado Taft (Chicago). Luncheon follows. Afternoon: Visit to Corcoran Gallery of Art, W. A. Clark Collection. Evening: Round Table Dinner for School Arts.

May 18:

  • 10:00 A.M.: Royal Bailey Farnum, Presiding. Morning Session. Subject: Art in Schools. Speakers include Henry Turner Bailey (Cleveland), G. Valentine Kirby (Harrisburg, Pa.), and Hager Elmect (New York).
  • 2:00 P.M.: Frederick P. Keppel, Presiding. Afternoon Session. Subject: Teaching of Art in Higher Education. Speakers include Everett V. Meeks (Yale University), Paul J. Sachs (Fogg Art Museum, Harvard), and Paul H. Grummann (University of Nebraska). Evening: Banquet.

The page also includes a newspaper clipping on the right side, titled "Bostonians High in Arts and Sciences," which lists the newly elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, including Wilson as President again. The article mentions notable individuals and their contributions to various fields such as medicine, literature, and education.

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The image shows an open book or a binder with slightly yellowed pages, indicating some age. It's focused on a single page that contains the printed schedule and program for an event, titled "NINETEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS MAY 16, 17, 18, 1938 Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C."

The schedule outlines the events for May 16, including sessions at 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., an evening dinner, and notes on who is presiding and speaking at each session, such as Robert W. de Forest and F. Allen Whiting. Topics covered include educational planning, art in museums, and a session about adult education. The events continue on May 18 with a morning session about art in schools and an afternoon session on the place of art in higher education, followed by a banquet in the evening. This page appears to be part of a record or archive, perhaps for historical reference.

On the right-hand edge of the page, there are darker markings and signs of wear that suggest frequent handling or bookmarking. On the opposite page, there appears to be text related to other art and science news, but the details are mostly covered by the agenda page. There is handwriting on the bottom left of the page that's visible, it seems to note something related to "May 18." The handwriting could indicate a personal annotation by a previous reader or owner of this document.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page featuring a printed program and a newspaper clipping. The main item is a program for the "Nineteenth Annual Convention of The American Federation of Arts," which took place on May 16, 17, and 18, 1928, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The program details the schedule:

  • May 16: Presided over by Robert W. de Forest with morning and afternoon sessions focused on museum cooperation and museum ideals. Speakers include Fiske Kimball, Paul M. Rea, and Clyde H. Burroughs. The evening features a Round Table Dinner for Art Museum Workers.

  • May 17: Presided over by George D. Pratt with sessions on adult education with speakers Chauncey J. Hamlin, Andrew N. Avinoff, and Lorado Taft. There is a luncheon and an evening Round Table Dinner for School Arts.

  • May 18: Presided over by Royal Bailey Farnum in the morning with a session on art in the schools, featuring speakers Henry Turner Bailey, C. Valentine Kirby, and Huger Elliott. The afternoon session, presided over by Frederick P. Keppel, focuses on art in higher education, with speakers Everett V. Meeks, Paul J. Sachs, and Paul H. Grummann. The evening finishes with a banquet.

There are handwritten notes on the page, including a comment about the source of the program ("American Magazine Oct. 1928") and a note addressing a person named Miss G. F. Rogers.

To the right of this program, there is a newspaper clipping titled "Bostonians High in Arts and Sciences," dated March 21, 1928. The article highlights the election of many fellows and associates to the American Academy, mentioning the re-election of Edwin B. Wilson as president and listing various committees and members. The clipping contains detailed lists of individuals and some notes on the academy's activities, as well as foreign honorary members from different countries. The clipping looks yellowed and aged, typical of old newspaper articles.

The entire page is part of a bound volume with edges of adjacent pages visible.

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The image depicts the interior pages of a bound book or program, likely from an official event or conference. The left page shows the schedule for the Nineteenth Annual Convention of The American Federation of Arts, held from May 16 to May 18, 1928, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The schedule is organized by day and includes detailed listings of sessions, speakers, and activities.

Left Page Details:

  • Title: "NINETEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS"
  • Dates: May 16, 17, 18, 1928
  • Location: Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.
  • Schedule Breakdown:
    • May 16:
      • 10:00 A.M.: Joint Session with the American Association of Museums.
        • Speaker: Robert W. de Forest, President.
        • Topic: Address of Welcome, Reports, and a discussion on "Community Cooperation in Educational Planning" led by F. Allen Whiting.
      • 2:00 P.M.: Joint Session with the American Association of Museums.
        • Speaker: F. Allen Whiting, President.
        • Topic: Subject: Museum Ideals.
        • Speakers:
          • Miske Kimball, Director, Philadelphia Museum.
          • Paul M. Rea, Museum Natural History, Cleveland.
      • Evening: Round Table Dinner for School Museum Workers.
    • May 17:
      • 10:00 A.M.: Joint Session with the American Association of Museums.
        • Speaker: George D. Pratt, President.
        • Topic: Adult Education.
        • Speakers:
          • Chauncey J. Hamlin, Buffalo.
          • Andrey N. Avinoff, Pittsburgh.
          • Londo Taft, Chicago.
      • Afternoon: Visit to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, W. A. Clark Collection.
      • Evening: Round Table Dinner for School Arts.
    • May 18:
      • 10:00 A.M.: Morning Session.
        • Speaker: Royal Bailey Farnum, President.
        • Topic: Art in the Schools.
        • Speakers:
          • Henry Valentine Bailey, Cleveland.
          • C. Turner Kirby, Harrisburg, Pa.
          • Huger Elliott, New York.
      • 2:00 P.M.: Afternoon Session.
        • Speaker: Frederick P. Keppel, President.
        • Topic: The Place of Arts in Higher Education.
        • Speakers:
          • Everett V. Meeks, Yale University.
          • Paul J. Sachs, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard.
          • Paul H. Grumann, University of Nebraska.
      • Evening: Banquet.

Right Page Details:

  • Title: "Bostonians High in Arts and Sciences"
  • Content: This page appears to be an article or report discussing the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, mentioning its fellows, associates, and recent activities. It includes details about elections, leadership, and notable members. The text is dense and formatted in a newspaper or magazine style, with headings and subheadings.

Additional Observations:

  • The book or program has handwritten annotations on the left margin of the left page, including the words "Bostonians" and "May 1928."
  • The spine of the book is visible on the left edge, showing the title "NINETEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION" and other details.
  • The overall condition suggests it is an archival or historical document, likely preserved for its significance in documenting the event.

This image captures a historical record of a significant cultural and educational event, highlighting the structure and participants of the American Federation of Arts convention in 1928.

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The image shows a spread of two pages from a book or a bound document. The left page contains a schedule for the "Nineteenth Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts," held on May 16-18, 1938, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The schedule lists various sessions, including joint sessions with other organizations, speakers, and topics such as "Museum Ideals," "Adult Education," and "Art in the Schools." The right page features a column of text that appears to be an excerpt from a news article or report, discussing the election of fellows and associates to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The text mentions individuals and their affiliations, along with some handwritten notes in the margins. The pages have a vintage look, suggesting they are from an older publication.