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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

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The image is of an open page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 1928. The page includes several articles and a photograph. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Photograph and Caption:

    • The photograph shows a woman named Katharine White Cloud, who is one of the five winners of the Carnegie Institute Scholarships.
  2. Articles:

    • The Division of Fine Arts:

      • This section discusses the summer plans of various faculty members in the Division of Fine Arts.
      • Professor George H. Chase will be at his summer home in New Hampshire preparing a publication on Spanish art.
      • Professor P. J. Sachs will spend the summer in the Netherlands studying Old Master drawings.
      • Dr. Edward W. Forbes will be abroad studying X-raying paintings and Italian primitive paintings.
      • Professor Chandler R. Post will be in Spain continuing his work on Spanish painting.
      • Professor A. Kingsley Porter will be in France, Italy, and Spain studying early Irish illumination.
      • Professor Arthur Pope will be in Europe and later visit picture galleries in London and Paris.
      • Professor Paul J. Sachs will spend the summer in Europe studying art collections.
    • Collection of Coleoptera:

      • This article discusses the donation of a significant collection of beetles to the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology by the family of the late Fred C. Bowditch. The collection includes over 250,000 specimens and is considered one of the largest private collections of beetles.
    • Patria Society Prize:

      • C. L. Lundine of New Bedford has received the prize of $50 awarded by the Patria Society of Harvard for the best essay titled "Harvard Men in the Revolution."
  3. Additional Notes:

    • The page also includes brief notes on other faculty members and their summer plans, such as Dr. Duncan Wilson and Langdon Warner, who will be in Japan studying art.
    • There is a mention of Martin Mower studying portraiture and landscape in France.
    • Several other faculty members' summer research and travel plans are also outlined.

The page provides a snapshot of the academic and research activities of Harvard faculty in the field of fine arts during the summer of 1928.

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The image shows a page from the June 1928 issue of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The page is titled "Leaving Radcliffe" and focuses on the activities and summer plans of various faculty members and students from the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University.

Key points include:

  1. Professor George H. Chase: Preparing a publication on ancient vase painting. He will be at his summer home in New Hampshire.

  2. Dr. Edward W. Forbes: Directing the Fogg Art Museum and conducting technical studies of X-ray paintings. He will also give instruction to Italian scholars.

  3. Professor Chandler R. Post: Will spend the summer in Spain collecting data for his "History of Spanish Painting."

  4. Five Winners of Carnegie Fellowships in Fine Arts: Each of the six graduate art students will be traveling to different European destinations for their summer research:

    • Eugene to Germany.
    • Mary Williams and Mary Radcliffe to Italy.
    • Katherine D. Nelson to France.
    • Jeanette and Miss MacLennan to study in France, Italy, and Spain.
  5. Professor Arthur Pope: Will paint in Scotland and later in Paris.

  6. Dr. Deman W. Ross: Will be completing his book "Light and Color" and will assist with set paintings.

  7. Langdon Warner: Will travel to Japan and work on Japanese sculpture.

  8. Dr. Walter M. Whitehead: Will be in Spain.

  9. Erwin O. Christensen: Will act as director of the Gardiner Museum, Fenway Court, Boston.

  10. Collection of Coleoptera: The Bowditch family will present a significant collection of beetles to the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology.

  11. Patria Society Prize: C. L. Lundin was awarded the prize for his essay on "Harvard Men in the Revolution."

The article highlights the extensive travel and research activities of faculty and students within the Division of Fine Arts during the summer of 1928.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" dated June 1928. The page includes several sections, with the main focus on the "DIVISION OF FINE ARTS." The text mentions various professors and their plans for the summer, including research, teaching, and travel. For instance, Professor George H. Chase will prepare a publication on ancient vases, and Professor P. J. Sachs will study drawings by Old Masters in Germany and Austria. The page also includes a section titled "Five Winners of Carnegie Fellowships," listing students who have been awarded fellowships for study in Europe. Another section, "COLLECTION OF COLEOPTERA," discusses a significant donation to the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology. Additionally, there is a mention of the "PATRIA SOCIETY PRIZE" awarded to C. L. Lundin for an essay on Harvard men in the Revolution. The page features a photograph of several individuals, with a caption indicating they are winners of the Carnegie Fellowships.

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated June 11, 1928. The main headline on this page is "Leaving Radcliffe," accompanied by a photograph of an individual.

The primary content of the page is a section titled "The Division of Fine Arts," detailing the summer plans of various faculty members and researchers within Harvard's Division of Fine Arts:

  1. Professor George H. Chase will be at his summer home in New Hampshire and expects to finish a book on ancient vases found at Sardis.

  2. Professor P. J. Sachs, Associate Director of the Fogg Museum, plans to spend the summer in Germany and Austria, continuing his research on drawings by the Old Masters for a catalogue related to the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. Dr. Edward W. Forbes, Director of the Fogg Museum, will be abroad during the second half of the year to study X-raying paintings and will continue technical studies.

  4. Professor Chandler R. Post plans to spend the summer in Spain collecting data for the next volumes of his "History of Spanish Painting."

  5. Professor A. Kingsley Porter will study Celtic antiquities in France, Italy, and Spain, focusing on Irish illumination and early Irish crosses.

  6. Professor George H. Edgell, Dean, will spend most of the summer in Europe with graduate art students.

Additionally, the page mentions the winners of the Carnegie Fellowship in Fine Arts: Miles White Cloud, Kan, and Rosamond from Radcliffe, who were among the winners.

Further down, other faculty members' summer plans include:

  • Professor Kenneth J. Conant will spend the summer abroad.
  • Denman W. Ross will work on a book about "Light and Color."
  • Martin Mower will study portraiture and landscape at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Payson R. Webber will study in Europe.
  • Walter M. Whitehill will be in Spain.
  • Erwin O. Christensen and Luceleur will travel to Japan and work on Japanese sculpture.

The page also includes announcements:

  • A collection of Coleoptera (beetles) donated by the late Fred C. Bowditch to the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology.
  • C. L. Lundin received the Patria Society prize of $50 for the best "Harvard Man in the Revolution."

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 1928. It focuses on the Division of Fine Arts and several related activities and projects undertaken by faculty and staff during the summer months.

Key points from the text include:

  1. Division of Fine Arts Activities:

    • Members of the staff will be engaged in various activities during the summer, with some working at home and others traveling abroad.
    • Professor George H. Chase will be at his summer home in New Hampshire, preparing a publication on ancient vase painting.
    • Dr. P. J. Sachs, Associate Director of the Fogg Museum, will study drawings by the Old Masters in Germany and Austria.
    • Dr. Edward W. Forbes will continue his research on X-raying paintings and will also provide instruction to Italian scholars.
    • Professor Chandler R. Post will spend the summer in Spain collecting data for his "History of Spanish Painting."
    • Professor Arthur Pope will paint in Scotland and later in France.
    • Professor A. K. Porter will study Celtic antiquities in Ireland.
    • Professor George H. Edgell, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, will spend the summer abroad.
  2. Graduate Art Students:

    • The six graduate art students who were awarded Carnegie Fellowships will spend the summer in Europe, studying art in various countries.
  3. Collection of Coleoptera:

    • The family of the late Fred C. Bowditch has donated a great collection of Coleoptera (beetles) to the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, including a large private collection of beetles.
  4. Patria Society Prize:

    • C. L. Lundin, '29, of New Bedford, received the prize of $50 from the Patria Society of Harvard for the best essay on "Harvard Men in the Revolution."

The page also includes a photograph titled "Five Winners of Carnegie Fellowships," showing six students who won the fellowships for their studies in art.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 1928. It contains several articles and announcements related to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University.

  1. The Division of Fine Arts:

    • Professor George H. Chase will be at his summer home in New Hampshire, preparing a publication on ancient vase painting with Professor P. J. Sachs from the Fogg Museum. He will also study Old Masters drawings in Germany and Austria.
    • Dr. Edward W. Forbes, Director of the Fogg Art Museum, will continue his technical study of X-raying paintings and instruct Italian scholars on this technique.
    • Professor Chandler R. Post will collect data in Spain for his multi-volume work on the history of Spanish painting.
    • Professor Arthur Pope will paint in Scotland and later exhibit his work in New York and Paris.
    • Professor A. K. Porter will study Celtic antiquities in Ireland.
    • Kenneth J. Conant, an instructor in architecture, will spend the summer abroad.
    • Dr. Denman W. Ross, Lecturer and Honorary Fellow of the Fogg Museum, will complete his book "Light and Color" and assist Dr. Ross with diagrams.
    • Landon Warner, a Fellow of the Fogg Museum, will travel to Japan.
    • George L. Stout, a graduate student, will assist Dr. Ross.
    • Frederick Mower will study portraiture and landscape.
    • Payson R. Webber will travel to Europe for special study.
    • Walter M. Whitehead and Erwin O. Christensen will assist in various capacities.
  2. Collection of Coleoptera:

    • The family of the late Fred C. Bowditch presented a significant collection of Coleoptera to the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology. This collection includes:
      • A general collection of Coleoptera from the world.
      • A special collection of Chrysomelidae containing the Jacoby collection.
      • A large collection of beetles from the Tying Museum.
      • An extensive private collection.
  3. Patria Society Prize:

    • C. L. Lundin, of New Bedford, received the Patria Society Prize of $50 for the best essay on "Harvard Men in the Revolution."

Additionally, there is a small photograph of five winners of Carnegie fellowships in Fine Arts, including names like Radcliffe, Williams, Radcliffe, Nelson, and MacLennan, with a note that Europe is the goal of most of them.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or album. The page contains several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The main clipping on the right side is titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and dated June 1928 in red ink at the top. The section is about "THE DIVISION OF FINE ARTS" and discusses various faculty members, their summer plans, research, and exhibitions in fine arts at Harvard, including profiles of professors and lecturers, as well as their travels and work abroad. There is also a section about the "COLLECTION OF COLEOPTERA," which refers to beetle collections, mentioning the late Fred C. Bowditch's donation, and a note about the "PATRIA SOCIETY PRIZE" awarded to C. L. Lundin.

On the left, there is a smaller newspaper clipping with a photograph and the caption "Five Winners of Carnegie Wiles, White Cloud, Kan." This clipping mentions students from seven colleges who were announced as winners of the Carnegie Fellowship, detailing their summer plans involving study and travel in Europe, especially in countries like Germany, Austria, France, England, Spain, and Italy.

The overall content reflects academic and artistic activities and achievements of Harvard affiliates in the year 1928, documented in a scrapbook-style format.

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The image displays a page from a publication with the heading "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The page includes multiple columns with typeset text discussing various topics related to activities and announcements of Harvard University alumni, faculty, and staff.

The content particularly focuses on scholarly and academic pursuits such as painting exhibitions, book writing, research in fine arts, and professors' planned activities during summer months. There's a mention of work at the Fogg Art Museum, as well as travel to Europe and Japan for further studies and research in art and architecture.

The text refers to several individuals from the faculty, their achievements, and future academic endeavors. For instance, there's a discussion about an individual planning to spend the summer painting in Scotland, Ireland, and the West. Another section discusses academic work related to Spanish painting, and there's a portion that talks about a donation grant for a collection.

One column appears to emphasize the academic work of students in the fine arts and their international pursuits.

The physical appearance of the page shows that the paper has aged, with some yellowing visible around the edges. There are three holes punched on the left side of the page, suggesting it was once bound in a folder or similar compiling format. The top right corner of the page has some numbers written in pencil.

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The image shows an open page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated June 1, 1928, and labeled as issue 1103. The page is part of a bound volume, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages. The content is primarily textual, formatted in a structured, newspaper-like layout with columns of text and a few accompanying illustrations.

Key Elements in the Image:

1. Header and Title:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" in bold, capitalized letters.
  • Below the title, the date "June 1, 1928" is handwritten in black ink, along with the issue number "1103."

2. Main Text Content:

  • The text is divided into several sections, discussing various academic and institutional activities at Harvard University. Key topics include:
    • The Division of Fine Arts: Details about faculty members and their summer plans, including research, travel, and publications.
    • Faculty Activities: Mentions of professors such as Dr. George H. Chase, Professor Pogg Sachs, Dr. Edward W. Forbes, Professor Chandler R. Post, Professor A. K. Porter, and Professor George H. Edgell.
    • Travel and Research: Descriptions of faculty members traveling abroad for research, such as studying ancient sites, collecting data, and preparing publications.
    • Exhibitions and Collections: References to exhibitions, such as those at the Fogg Art Museum, and the presentation of collections, including the Collection of Coleoptera donated to the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology.

3. Illustration:

  • On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a woman. She appears to be standing and is dressed in early 20th-century attire, including a long dress and a hat. The photograph is labeled with the caption:
    "Five Winners of Carnegie Wiles, White Cloud, Kan. Rosamond"
    This suggests the image is related to a competition or event, possibly involving Carnegie Wiles, and highlights an individual named Rosamond from White Cloud, Kansas.

4. Layout and Design:

  • The page uses a classic, formal layout typical of early 20th-century publications. The text is typeset in a serif font, and the columns are neatly aligned.
  • The left margin includes a vertical line of text that appears to be a running header or page number, reading "LEAVING RADE" and "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" repeated across pages.
  • The spine of the book is visible on the left edge, showing the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and the volume number "VOL. 29, NO. 3."

5. Additional Details:

  • The page number "1103" is printed at the top right corner.
  • There are faint markings and annotations, possibly from a previous reader or archivist, such as handwritten notes or stamps.
  • The overall condition of the page suggests it is part of an archival or historical collection, with visible wear and aging.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from the June 1, 1928, issue (No. 1103) of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. It contains textual updates about faculty activities, research trips, and academic developments at Harvard, alongside a photograph of a woman labeled as a winner of a competition, likely related to the Carnegie Wiles event. The layout and design reflect the formal style of early 20th-century alumni publications.

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An open book titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" is placed on a gray surface. The book has a black cover and white pages. The page has a red border on the top and bottom. The text is in black font. The image of a woman is on the left side of the page. The text on the page is about the Division of Fine Arts, which includes Painting, Sketching, Writing, and Research. The staff of the Division of the Fine Arts will be occupied during the summer months.