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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 795774

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The image is of a page from a document dated September 22, 1929, which announces a series of illustrated lectures by Monsieur A. Desclos, Directeur-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Ecoles Francaises. The lectures are open to the public.

The announcement provides background information on M. Desclos, noting his significant role in educational exchanges between England and France from 1924 to 1928, and his current position as Inspector of Exchanges between France and the United States. It also highlights his expertise in education and art subjects.

Two lectures are scheduled:

  1. On Tuesday, October 9, at 8 p.m., under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Division of Fine Arts, M. Desclos will deliver a lecture in French titled "Un grand peintre contemporain: Claude Monet." This lecture will be held in the large lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. On Wednesday, October 10, at 8 p.m., under the auspices of the Graduate School of Education and the French Library in Cambridge, M. Desclos will deliver a lecture in English titled "The French System of Education." This lecture will be held at the Phillips Brooks House.

The text is neatly typed and the page appears to be part of a bound document or booklet.

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The image shows a page from a book or a document. The heading at the top of the page reads "Gazette, Sept. 22, 1928." Below the heading, there is a notice about a series of illustrated lectures by Monsieur A. Desclos. The notice provides the following details:

  • Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, Directeur-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Écoles Françaises, will give two illustrated lectures open to the public.
  • M. Desclos has extensive experience in educational exchanges, including serving as director of exchanges between England and France and, in 1926, between France and the United States. He is also an expert in the field of education and a lecturer on art subjects.

The notice outlines two specific lectures:

  1. On Tuesday, October 9, under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Division of Fine Arts, M. Desclos will deliver a lecture in French on "Un grand peintre contemporain, Claude Monet" in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m.
  2. On Wednesday, October 10, M. Desclos will lecture on "The French System of Education" in Phillips Brooks House at 8 p.m. This lecture will be given in English under the auspices of the Graduate School of Education.

The document appears to be a formal announcement of these events, likely intended for a university or academic audience.

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The image is a clipping from a publication titled "Gazette," dated September 22, 1969. It announces two upcoming illustrated lectures by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos.

Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos is described as the Directeur-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Écoles Françaises. He has been involved in educational exchanges between England and France for many years and became the director of these exchanges in 1936. He is also noted as the director of exchanges between France and the United States since 1959 and is recognized as an expert in the field of education, particularly in art subjects.

The lectures are scheduled as follows:

  1. On Tuesday, October 9, under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Division of Fine Arts, M. Desclos will deliver a lecture in French titled "Un grand peintre imprimain: Claude Monet." This lecture will take place in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m.

  2. On Wednesday, October 10, M. Desclos will lecture on "The French System of Education" in Phillips Brooks House at 8 p.m. This lecture will be in English and is given under the auspices of the Graduate School of Education.

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The image shows a page from a university gazette dated September 22, 1928. The article is titled "Illustrated Lectures by Monsieur A. Desclos."

The article announces that Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, Directeur-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Écoles Françaises, will deliver two illustrated lectures open to the public. Monsieur Desclos has extensive experience in educational exchanges between France and the United States and is an expert in the field of education, particularly in art subjects.

The first lecture, titled "Un grand peintre contemporain: Claude Monet," will be held on Tuesday, October 9, at 8 p.m. in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum. This lecture will be given in French and is under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Division of Fine Arts.

The second lecture, titled "The French System of Education," will be held on Wednesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. in Phillips Brooks House. This lecture will be in English and is under the auspices of the Graduate School of Education.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or a gazette dated September 22, 1928. The page contains an announcement for illustrated lectures by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, who is identified as the Directeur-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Écoles Françaises.

Key details include:

  • Monsieur Desclos will give two illustrated lectures open to the public.
  • He has extensive experience in educational exchanges between England and France, and in 1926 became the director of exchanges between France and the United States. He is also noted as an expert in the field of education, particularly on art subjects.
  • The first lecture, on Tuesday, October 9, will be held under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Division of Fine Arts. The topic is "Un grand peintre contemporain: Claude Monet" and it will be given in French at the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m.
  • The second lecture, on Wednesday, October 10, will be on "The French System of Education" and will be held at Phillips Brooks House at 8 p.m. This lecture will be given under the auspices of the Graduate School of Education and will be in English.

The page is from an old newspaper, showing signs of aging with visible creases and some wear.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or a periodical titled "Gazette," dated September 22, 1928. The page contains an announcement regarding illustrated lectures by Monsieur A. Desclos.

Monsieur A. Desclos, described as the Director-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Écoles Françaises, is set to give two illustrated lectures open to the public. Desclos has been in charge of educational exchanges for many years and became the director of exchanges between England and France in 1926. He is noted for his expertise in the field of education and his ability to lecture on art subjects.

The details of the lectures are as follows:

  • On Tuesday, October 9, Desclos will deliver a lecture titled "Un grand peintre contemporain: Claude Monet" in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m. under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Division of Fine Arts.
  • On Wednesday, October 10, Desclos will lecture on "The French System of Education" at Phillips Brooks House at 8 p.m. This lecture will be given under the auspices of the Graduate School of Education and will be in English.

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The image shows an open book or journal with a page headlined "Gazette, Sept. 22, 1928." The page features an article about illustrated lectures being given by Monsieur A. Declos, described as the Officer National des Universites, Directeur-Adjoint of the Musee Pedagogique in France. The article details how Monsieur Declos, with his expertise in the field of education and his experience managing exchanges between England and France, will deliver lectures under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literature at what appears to be an educational institution. The subjects of the lectures include contemporary French poetry and the French system of education.

The paper is yellowed with age, and some discolored spots are visible on the page, such as a water stain on the right edge. It is preserved well enough to be fully legible, and the binding of the book indicates that the page forms part of a larger collection of documents or historical records. This type of document can be valuable for historical research, providing insights into cultural and educational exchanges during the late 1920s.

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The image shows an open book with one newspaper clipping pasted onto the left page near the top. The clipping is from the "Gazette" dated September 22, 1928, as handwritten above the clipping. The clipping is titled "Illustrated Lectures by Monsieur A. Desclos" and provides information about Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, who was the Directeur-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Écoles Françaises. It mentions he will give two illustrated lectures open to the public.

The first lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, and will be in French. It is titled "Un grand peintre contemporain: Claude Monet" and will take place in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m.

The second lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, and is titled "The French System of Education," to be held at Phillips Brooks House at 8 p.m. This lecture will be given in English under the Graduate School of Education. The rest of the page is blank except for some signs of aging and wear.

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The image shows an open book with several pages visible. The visible page is dated September 22, 1928, and is titled "Gazette". The content appears to be a formal announcement or notice, likely from an academic or cultural institution. The text is typed in a serif font and discusses upcoming lectures by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, who is identified as the Directeur-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Écoles Françaises.

Key details from the text include:

  1. Lectures by Monsieur Desclos:

    • He will deliver two illustrated lectures open to the public.
    • Desclos has been involved in educational exchanges between England, France, and the United States since 1926.
  2. Lecture Details:

    • Tuesday, October 9: A lecture in French on "Un grand peintre contemporain: Claude Monet" (translated as "A Great Contemporary Painter: Claude Monet"). This lecture will be held in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 9 a.m..
    • Wednesday, October 10: A lecture in English on "The French System of Education" at Phillips Brooks House at 8 p.m.. This lecture will be held under the auspices of the Graduate School of Education.

The book itself has a classic design, with visible page numbers and a structured layout typical of formal publications from the early 20th century. The spine of the book shows the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY BULLETIN", indicating that this is likely an official bulletin or newsletter from Harvard University. The pages are aged, with a light cream color and some visible wear, suggesting historical significance.

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The image shows a page from a book or magazine. The page is from the Gazette, dated September 22, 1928. The page contains an article about Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, who was the Director-Adjoint of the Office National des Universités et Ecoles Françaises. The article mentions that Monsieur Desclos will give two illustrated lectures that will be open to the public. The lectures will be on the educational exchanges between England and France, and the exchanges between France and the United States. Monsieur Desclos was an expert in the field of education and an able lecturer on art subjects. The article also provides information about a lecture on "Un grand peintre contemporain: Claude Monet" that Monsieur Desclos will deliver on Tuesday, October 9, in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m. Another lecture on "The French System of Education" will be given on Wednesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. in Phillips Brooks House at the Graduate School of Education and will be in English.