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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795766

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The image shows a page from a historical document or gazette, dated Tuesday, July 17, 1929. The page is titled "Gazette" and is part of a booklet or journal. It lists several events and activities scheduled for that day, which include:

  • Morning Prayers led by The Rev. Eric I. Lindh at Appleton Chapel at 8:40 a.m.
  • An Industrial Excursion to the Salada Tea Company in the afternoon, which is limited to thirty members.
  • A Lecture titled "The Chemistry of Gasolene" by Professor James B. Conant of Harvard University at 4 p.m. in Boylston Hall.
  • A Conference on the "Case-Conference Method" by Mr. Paul McKendree Reading, a supervisor at Edward Drummond High School in Toledo, Ohio, at 4 p.m. in Emerson D.
  • A Visit to the University Museum and the Museum of Comparative Zoology under the direction of Mr. Ludlow Griscom, Research Curator of Zoology, which is limited to fifteen members and will meet at the Northeast Wing of the University Museum on Divinity Avenue at 3:30 p.m.
  • A Chamber Music Concert by the American String Quartet of Boston, assisted by Mr. John Duke, Pianist, at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m.

The page also includes a note indicating that seats will be reserved for Summer School students at the Museum until 7:50 p.m. upon presentation of the Bursar's receipt. The page is slightly aged with some yellowing and a few stains, suggesting it is from an older document.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of documents. The page appears old and yellowed, indicating it might be from an earlier time period. On the page, there is a printed notice or schedule for activities taking place on Tuesday, July 17. The notice is titled "Gazette" and includes various events such as morning prayers, an industrial excursion, a lecture on the chemistry of gasoline, a conference on the case-conference method, a visit to the University Museum and the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and a chamber music concert. The notice also mentions the names of people involved in these activities, such as The Rev. Eric I. Lindh, Professor James B. Conant, Mr. Paul McKendree Reading, Mr. Ludlow Griscom, and Mr. John Duke. The notice is dated July 14, '29, suggesting it is from the year 1929. The page is part of a larger book or collection, as indicated by the visible binding and other pages in the background.

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This is a photograph of an aged, open book or scrapbook, displaying a single page that appears to be a preserved newspaper clipping or printed program titled “Gazette.”

Content of the Page:
The page is a schedule of events for Tuesday, July 17, with a handwritten date “July 14, ’29.” in the upper right corner, suggesting the clipping was filed or noted on that date.

The schedule includes:

  • Morning Prayers: Led by The Rev. Eric I. Lindh at Appleton Chapel at 8:40 a.m.
  • Industrial Excursion (afternoon): A trip to the Salada Tea Company. The party is limited to 30 members, free of charge, leaving Sever Hall at 1:45 p.m. Tickets available at the Summer School office.
  • Lecture: “The Chemistry of Gasoline” by Professor James B. Conant of the Department of Chemistry in Harvard University, held at Boylston Hall at 4 p.m.
  • Conference: On the “Case-Conference Method” (a group method for moral and social guidance in schools) led by Mr. Paul McKendree Reading, Supervisor of Edward Drummond High School, Toledo, Ohio, at Emerson D at 4 p.m. Open to all Summer School students, especially in Education.
  • Visit to the University Museum and the Museum of Comparative Zoology: Under the direction of Mr. Ludlow Griscom, Research Curator of Zoology. Limited to 15 members, meeting at the Northeast Wing of the University Museum on Divinity Avenue at 3:30. The tour lasts one hour. Tickets available at the Summer School office in Sever Hall on Monday and Tuesday, July 16 and 17.
  • Chamber Music Concert: By the American String Quartet of Boston, assisted by Mr. John Duke, Pianist, at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m. Seats reserved for Summer School students until 7:30 p.m. upon presentation of the Bursar’s receipt. The program is on page three.

Physical Description:

  • The paper is yellowed and brittle, showing signs of age and handling.
  • The clipping is mounted or pasted onto a larger, thick page of the scrapbook.
  • The book has a dark, possibly brown or black, fabric binding.
  • A small, transparent triangular object (perhaps a piece of tape or a corner protector) is visible at the top of the clipping, taping it to the page.
  • A white, plastic paperclip or page holder is visible at the bottom edge of the left page of the book.
  • The text is printed in a clear, serif typeface, common for newspapers or institutional bulletins of that era.

Overall Impression:
This item is a historical document, likely from Harvard University’s Summer School in 1929, documenting a day of academic lectures, educational conferences, cultural excursions, and musical performances. It serves as a snapshot of intellectual and social life at Harvard during the summer of 1929.

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This image is a page from a vintage newspaper or magazine. The page features a schedule of events and activities for the week, with a focus on educational and cultural events. The date mentioned on the page is July 17, 1929. The page includes a variety of activities, such as morning prayers, lectures, conferences, and concerts. The activities are organized in a table format, with the day of the week, date, and time listed for each event. The page also includes some text and numbers, possibly related to the events or other information. The overall design of the page is simple and straightforward, with a clean and organized layout.

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An open book is placed on a white surface. The book is titled "Gazette" and is open to a page that has a date of "Tuesday, July 17" and "July 14, '29" on the top right. There are several texts written on the page, including the schedule of the day's events, such as morning prayers, industrial excursion, lecture, conference, and chamber music concert. The page has a black border on the sides.

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The image depicts a page from a historical newspaper or gazette, dated Tuesday, July 17, and labeled as July 14, 1929, at the top. The page is titled "Gazette" and appears to be part of a publication, possibly from a university or institution, given the formal tone and content. The page is slightly aged, with visible wear and a light brown hue typical of old paper.

Key Details on the Page:

  1. Morning Prayers:

    • Time: 8:40 A.M.
    • Location: Appleton Chapel.
    • Conducted by: The Rev. Eric I. Lindel.
  2. Industrial Excursion (Afternoon):

    • Event: An excursion to the Salada Tea Company.
    • Time: Afternoon.
    • Details: Limited to thirty members. Tickets may be obtained free of charge at the Summer School office at 9 A.M. on Tuesday.
  3. Lecture:

    • Topic: "The Chemistry of Gases."
    • Speaker: Professor James B. Conant of the Department of Chemistry at Harvard University.
    • Location: Boylston Hall.
    • Time: 4 P.M.
  4. Conference on the "Case-Conference Method":

    • Focus: A group method for use in the moral and social guidance of pupils in schools.
    • Speaker: Mr. Paul McKendree, Reading Supervisor, Edward Drummond High School, Toledo, Ohio.
    • Time: 4 P.M.
    • Note: Open to all Summer School students, especially those in Education.
  5. Visit to the University Museum and the Museum of Comparative Zoology:

    • Guidance: Under the direction of Mr. Ludlow Griscom, Research Curator of Zoology.
    • Details: Limited to fifteen members. Meeting at the Northeast Wing of the University Museum on Divinity Avenue at 3:30 P.M. The tour will last one hour.
    • Tickets: Issued in the order of application at the Summer School office in Sever Hall on Monday and Tuesday, July 16 and 17.
  6. Chamber Music Concert:

    • Performer: The American String Quartet of Boston, assisted by Mr. John Duke, Pianist.
    • Location: Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Time: 5 P.M.
    • Seating: Reserved for Summer School students until 7:30 P.M. at the Museum, upon presentation of the Bursar's receipt. For the program, see the third page.

Additional Observations:

  • The page includes a header with the date and day of the week.
  • The text is typed or printed in a formal, structured format typical of institutional or academic publications.
  • There are faint markings or stamps on the left margin, possibly indicating page numbers or filing references.
  • The overall condition suggests the document is an archive or historical record, likely preserved for reference or research purposes.

This page provides a snapshot of the scheduled events and activities for a specific day at what appears to be a university or academic institution, highlighting a mix of academic lectures, cultural events, and institutional tours.

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This image shows an open book with a page visible that seems to be displaying a schedule of events for "Tuesday, July 17." The typewritten text includes various activities such as "Morning Prayers," "Industrial Excursion (afternoon)," a lecture on "The Chemistry of Gasolene," a conference on "the Case-Conference Method," a "Visit to the University Museum and School of Comparative Zoology," and a "Chamber Music Concert." There are specific times listed for each event, locations, and additional details like who is conducting or presenting at these events.

There are visible signs of aging and discoloration on the paper. At the top right corner of the page, there's a handwritten annotation "July 17, 1928," suggesting this schedule dates back to that year. In the top left corner of the image, there's a part of the page torn off, and there's a "Gazette" header printed which could indicate this page is from a publication or a bulletin. The bottom part of the page curls away slightly, indicating the physical condition and wear of the book.

The bookbinding is visible on the left side, with the black fabric of the spine showing signs of wear, particularly where the spine meets the cover, which reveals the underlying structure. The book's right edge shows that the pages are slightly ruffled, probably due to frequent use or age.

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The image shows an old book or scrapbook page with a newspaper or printed clipping glued onto it. The clipping is dated Tuesday, July 17, with a handwritten note at the top of the page indicating July 14, '29, which likely refers to the year 1929. The clipping outlines a schedule of events for that day, including:

  • Morning Prayers by The Rev. Eric I. Lindh at Appleton Chapel at 8:40 a.m.
  • An Industrial Excursion (afternoon) to Salada Tea Company, limited to thirty members, leaving Sever Hall at 1:45 p.m. Tickets available at the Summer School office.
  • A Lecture titled "The Chemistry of Gasoline" by Professor James B. Conant from the Department of Chemistry at Harvard University, held at Boylston Hall at 4 p.m.
  • A Conference on the "Case-Conference Method" for moral and social guidance of pupils in schools, led by Mr. Paul McKendree Reading, Supervisor from Edward Drummond High School, Toledo, Ohio, at Emerson D., 4 p.m.
  • A Visit to the University Museum and the Museum of Comparative Zoology under the direction of Mr. Ludlow Griscom, Research Curator of Zoology, limited to fifteen members, meeting at the Northeast Wing of the University Museum at 3:30 p.m. The tour lasts one hour, with tickets issued in order of application.
  • A Chamber Music Concert by the American String Quartet of Boston, assisted by Mr. John Duke, pianist, at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m., with seats reserved for Summer School students until 7:50 p.m., upon presentation of the Bursar's receipt.

The page has a penciled or blue checkmark next to the concert announcement, suggesting it might have been of particular interest. The margins of the clipping and the page show some slight aging and discoloration.

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  • The image shows an old book opened to a page with a pasted newspaper clipping.
  • The clipping is titled “Gazette” and “Tuesday, July 17,” and it lists a schedule of events for the day.
  • Events include: Morning Prayers at Appleton Chapel (8:40 A.M.), an Industrial Excursion (afternoon) to the Salada Tea Company, a Lecture titled “The Chemistry of Gasoline” by Professor James B. Conant of Harvard University (Boylston Hall, 4 P.M.), a Conference on the “Case-Conference Method” with speakers including Mr. Paul McKendree Reading, and a Visit to the University Museum and the Museum of Comparative Zoolology under the direction of Mr. Ludlow Griscom.
  • Also listed is a Chamber Music Concert by the American String Quartet of Boston, assisted by Mr. John Duke (Pianist) at the Fogg Art Museum, with seating details for Summer School attendees.
  • The clipping shows some handwritten markings (a blue pencil mark along the left edge) and a pale brown stain, giving an aged look.
  • The clipping is mounted on a pale page inside a bound volume, with the book’s spine or cover edge visible on the right.

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This is an image of an old printed document, possibly a page from a booklet or program, dated Tuesday, July 17, 1929. The page features a schedule of events, with the heading "Tuesday, July 17". It includes activities, lectures, and events organized for that day.

Key Details:

  • The text is laid out in a professional, formal format, typical of printed event schedules.

  • Events listed:

    • Morning Prayers by Rev. Eric L. Lindh at Appleton Chapel, 8:40 A.M.
    • Industrial Excursion to the Salada Tea Company, with instructions for the party to meet at Sever Hall and buses departing at 1:45 P.M.
    • Lecture titled "The Chemistry of Gasoline” given by Professor James B. Conant.
    • A Conference on the “Case-Conference Method” led by Mr. Paul McKeever.
    • A Visit to the University Museum and the Museum of Comparative Zoology under Ludlow Griscom.
    • An Evening Chamber Music Concert by the American String Quartet, assisted by a pianist, at 8 P.M.
  • The page includes specific timing and detailed instructions for attendees, including where to gather or collect tickets.

  • Notes like "Gazette" and "July 14, '29" are handwritten near the top of the page.

  • The material appears aged, showing discoloration or browning due to its historical nature. The page is mounted in or attached to a bound collection.

This document provides a snapshot of academic and cultural activities from a historical institution or event, likely part of a summer school program.