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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796215

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This image is a scanned page from a printed publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated October 6, 1928. The page appears to cover various events and news items. Here's a summary of the content:

Top Left Section:

  • "Cambridge Tribune Oct. 6, '28": This section includes a headline about an exhibit of art work by children from the first to the fourth grades at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions the progress of the children's work from simple sketches to more complex scenes, along with conventional designs in borders and reproduction motifs.

Top Middle Section:

  • "What Is Going On Tonight": This section lists various events happening on that evening, such as:
    • An illustrated lecture by Auguste V. Desclos at the Fogg Art Museum, discussing contemporary painters.
    • Lectures and dinners by various associations and clubs, including the Harvard University Calendar events.
    • The Third Interdenominational Bible Conference under the auspices of the Moody Bible Institute.

Bottom Left Section:

  • "Harvard University Calendar": This section continues with more details about Harvard lectures and events:
    • Lectures by Professor Emil Brunner, Lectures in French, Lectures in German, and various other lectures and addresses by prominent figures and scholars.

Bottom Right Section:

  • "French Lecturer at Fogg": This section mentions a public lecture at the Fogg Art Museum by J.F. Cellerier, director of the research laboratory of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, titled "L'Étude Scientifique des Peintures d'Art pour la Recherche de l'Authenticité."

The page seems to focus on cultural and academic events, particularly those taking place in and around Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The content is detailed and structured, giving readers a comprehensive overview of the happenings of the day.

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This image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, featuring various newspaper articles and announcements from the early 1920s, likely October and November 1928. The clippings are from different newspapers and publications, including the "Cambridge Tribune," "The Crimson," and "Transcript."

  1. Top Left Corner: A clipping from the "Cambridge Tribune" dated October 6, 1928, discusses an exhibit of art work by children in grades 1 to 4 in the public schools. The exhibit was shown at the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Middle Left: A clipping titled "Harvard University Calendar OPEN TO THE PUBLIC" lists various events and lectures open to the public, including sermons, lectures, and meetings, taking place between October 7 and October 19. The events cover topics such as theology, French literature, city planning, and art.

  3. Bottom Left: A clipping from "The Crimson" dated October 6, 1928, announces that Heathcote W. Garrod will hold the Chair of Poetry at Harvard University as the Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry for 1929-30. The article provides a brief biography of Professor Garrod, highlighting his background and achievements.

  4. Top Right Corner: A clipping from the "Transcript" dated October 9, 1928, titled "What Is Going On Tonight," lists various events happening that evening, including conventions, banquets, and lectures.

  5. Bottom Right: A clipping from the "Transcript" dated September 28, 1928, announces a public lecture at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The speaker is J. F. Cellerier, director of the research laboratory of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, and the lecture is titled "L'Étude Scientifique des Peintures d'Art pour la Recherche de l'Authenticité."

The page appears to be neatly arranged with each clipping carefully pasted, indicating a personal collection or a curated archive of events and announcements from that time period.

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This image shows a two-page spread from a newspaper, appearing to be from a bound volume or scrapbook, with visible wear on the edges and slight discoloration of the paper consistent with age. The newspaper is titled "Cambridge Tribune" and "Transcript", and the dates visible on the pages are October 6, 1923 (left page) and October 9, 1923 (right page), with a third date, September 23, 1923, noted on a small article at the bottom right.

The content is primarily focused on local events, academic news, and cultural activities in the Cambridge/Harvard area.

Here’s a breakdown of the main articles:

Left Page (Oct. 6, 1923)

  • "GRADES 1 TO 4 HAVE EXHIBIT OF ART WORK": Describes an art show at the Fogg Art Museum featuring work from first to fourth-grade students, highlighting their progression from simple sketches to more imaginative and action-filled drawings.
  • "Harvard University Calendar OPEN TO THE PUBLIC": Lists a schedule of public lectures and events for the week of Sunday, October 7, including:
    • A sermon by Rev. Philemon F. Sturges.
    • A lecture in French on Claude Monet by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos.
    • Lectures on French literature by Professor Paul Hazard.
    • An event by the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company.
  • "HEATHCOTE W. GARROD TO HOLD CHAIR OF POETRY": A prominent article announcing that the English scholar Heathcote W. Garrod has been named to the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry at Harvard for 1929-30. It details his credentials, including his previous tenure as Professor of Poetry at Oxford since 1923, his publications (like the Oxford Book of Latin Verse, 1912), and his role as editor of the Journal of Philology.

Right Page (Oct. 9, 1923)

  • "What Is Going On Tonight": A column listing evening events in the Boston/Cambridge area, such as a convention for the American College of Surgeons, a lecture on the French Government Department of Universities and Schools at the Fogg Art Museum, and various club meetings.
  • "Harvard University Calendar OPEN TO THE PUBLIC": Continues the list of public events for the week, including:
    • Lectures on "Theology of Crisis" by Rev. Frederick May Eliot and "The Quest of Truth, Revelation" by Professor Emil Brunner.
    • An illustrated lecture on "Contemporary Composers" by M. Charles Koechlin.
    • Lectures in French on "L’Évolution de la Poésie Française de 1815 à nos jours" and "Deelin et Survivance de la Poésie Romantique" by Professor Paul Hazard.
    • Lectures on "Industrial Relations," "The Coal Industry and Industrial Relations," and "The Spirit of the New Education in Austria."
    • Lectures on "L’Évolution de la Poésie Française de 1815 à nos jours" and "L’Offensive Positiviste, Le Parmasse" by Professor Paul Hazard.
    • Lectures on "The Quest of Truth, Salvation" by Professor Emil Brunner.
    • Lectures on "The Development of the 'Wenchester County Park System'" by Jay Downer.
  • "French Lecturer at Fogg" (Sept. 23, 1923): A smaller article from earlier in the month announcing an illustrated lecture at the Fogg Art Museum by J.-P. Collier, Director of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, titled "L’Étude Scientifique des Peintures d’Art pour la Recherche de l’Authenticité."

In summary, the image is a historical document capturing the academic and cultural life of Harvard University and the surrounding Cambridge community in October 1923, focusing on public lectures, art exhibitions, and faculty appointments.

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The image shows an open book, likely a university or college calendar, with multiple pages visible. The pages contain text in both English and French, indicating a bilingual or international context. The content includes announcements and schedules for events, lectures, and exhibitions. Notable entries include:

  • "What Is Going On Tonight" with various event listings.
  • "Harvard University Calendar" with specific dates and times for lectures and exhibitions.
  • "Transcript" dated September 28, 1925, mentioning a French lecturer at Fogg.
  • Announcements for public exhibitions, such as an exhibit of children's art work and a French lecturer at the Fogg Art Museum.

The layout is organized with columns and headings, and the text is printed in a clear, readable font. The book's spine is visible on the left side, and the pages are bound in a traditional manner.

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The image shows an open book with pages facing each other. The book appears to be a calendar or a diary, as it contains entries for different dates. The left page is titled "What Is Going On Tonight" and lists various events happening on a specific night, including lectures, exhibitions, and performances. The right page is titled "Harvard University Calendar" and provides a schedule of events for Harvard University, including lectures, exhibitions, and other academic activities. The book is open to a specific date, and the entries are written in a cursive font. The book's pages are slightly curled, indicating that it has been handled frequently.

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The image depicts an open book or newspaper, showcasing a page filled with text from what appears to be a historical publication. The layout is dense and formatted in a traditional newspaper style, with multiple columns of text and various headings and subheadings. The content is organized into several sections, each marked by bold or larger text, indicating different topics or announcements.

Key Observations:

  1. Headings and Sections:

    • The top of the page features a prominent heading: "What Is Going On Tonight", suggesting that the publication is a daily or weekly calendar or newsletter listing events, lectures, and activities happening in the near future.
    • Below this, there are multiple subheadings such as "HARVARD UNIVERSITY CALENDAR", "TRANSCRIPT", and "CAMBRIDGE TRIBUNE", indicating that the publication covers events and announcements from Harvard University and possibly local Cambridge news.
  2. Content:

    • The text includes detailed listings of events, such as lectures, meetings, and social gatherings. For example:
      • Lectures:
        • "Lecture in French: 'Un monde moderne' par le Professeur Paul Hazard" (a lecture in French by Professor Paul Hazard).
        • "Lecture on 'The French Art at Fogg' by Dr. Gustave Pauli."
        • "Lecture on 'The Evolution of the French Offensive Position' by Professor Paul Hazard."
      • Meetings and Events:
        • "Open House at the Boston Fire Station."
        • "Annual Banquet of the Boston Fire Department."
        • "Harvest Dinner, Meeting of the Massachusetts Railroad Club."
        • "Dinner, Meeting of the American Historical Society."
      • Cultural and Academic Events:
        • "Lecture on 'The French Art at Fogg' by Dr. Gustave Pauli."
        • "Lecture on 'The Evolution of the French Offensive Position' by Professor Paul Hazard."
        • "Lecture on 'The French Act at Fogg' by J. B. Bullitt."
  3. Dates and Times:

    • Specific dates and times are provided for each event. For example:
      • "Sunday, October 7" for the Harvard University Calendar.
      • "Wednesday, October 17" for a lecture on industrial relations.
      • "Friday, October 19" for a lecture on city planning.
  4. Publication Details:

    • The page includes a date stamp at the top: "Oct. 9, 1925", indicating when this issue was published.
    • The bottom of the page shows a handwritten note: "Transcript Sept. 23, 1925", suggesting that this is a transcribed or archived version of the original publication.
  5. Visual Style:

    • The text is printed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century newspapers or academic publications.
    • The page is slightly aged, with visible signs of wear, such as discoloration and slight creasing, indicating its historical nature.

Summary:

The image shows a page from a historical publication, likely a university calendar or local newspaper from October 9, 1925. It lists a variety of academic lectures, cultural events, and social gatherings happening in the near future, with a focus on Harvard University and the surrounding Cambridge community. The content is organized into clear sections, and the page includes both printed and handwritten annotations, reflecting its archival or transcribed nature.

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This image shows a scanned page from a historical document, with articles and event listings typical of those found in a newspaper or periodical. The header at the top of the page reads "Cambridge Tribune Oct. 9, '25 Transcript Oct. 9, '25." This suggests that the content is from October 9th, 1925, and the material may have been published in these two sources.

The text is divided into multiple columns, each containing different articles or sections. The first article on the left column is headlined "GRADES 1 TO 4 HAVE EXHIBIT OF ART" and discusses an art exhibit of works from the first to fourth grades at public schools. This represents an example of community news.

The central column header reads "What Is Going On Tonight," highlighting various events and lectures scheduled to take place, which provides insight into the cultural and educational events of the time. Events from October 9, 1925, including lectures, concerts, and meetings, are listed, with details such as times, locations, and sometimes brief descriptions of the event or individuals involved. Several universities and institutions seem to be involved in these events, and there is a reference to a "French Lecture at Fogg" under the "Transcript" heading at the bottom left, implying a lecture at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The right side of the newspaper seems to continue the listing of events under the header "Harvard University Calendar OPEN TO THE PUBLIC."

Zooming in on the text would be needed to read the details more precisely, as the image provided is quite dense with text, and the print is very small. The document is aged, with yellowing paper and visible crease marks. It gives the impression of being preserved in a scrapbook or archive, as indicated by the binder holes visible on the left-hand-side of the image.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing several newspaper clippings. These clippings are carefully arranged and pertain to events, lectures, and announcements from October 1925, mostly related to Harvard University and the local Cambridge area.

Key visible clippings and their contents include:

  1. A clipping from the Cambridge Tribune dated Oct. 6, 1925, titled "GRADES 1 TO 4 HAVE EXHIBIT OF ART WORK," discussing an exhibit of children's art work displayed at various rooms of the Public Schools.

  2. A Harvard University Calendar clipping labeled "OPEN TO THE PUBLIC" with various lectures and events listed for October 1925, including talks in French and German, music events, and meetings of different clubs.

  3. Another listing from the Harvard University Calendar detailing events on Sunday and Tuesday, October 14 and 16, 1925, with lectures by professors on topics like "The Theology of Crisis" and "The Quest of Truth."

  4. A clipping titled "HEATHCOTE W. GARROD TO HOLD CHAIR OF POETRY" from Oct. 6, 1925, describing the appointment of an English scholar to a poetry chair at Harvard.

  5. A clipping labeled "What Is Going On Tonight," giving details about various events occurring on or about October 9, 1925, including meetings, dinners, and lectures.

  6. A small clipping titled "French Lecturer at Fogg" dated Sept. 28, 1925, announcing a public lecture at the Fogg Art Museum by J. F. Cellerier on art research and authenticity.

The overall presentation is neat, with handwritten dates and titles identifying some clippings, suggesting this is a carefully curated record of cultural, academic, and social events in Harvard and Cambridge during October 1925.

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The image shows a scanned page from a vintage scrapbook or clipping book. It has three narrow newspaper-style clippings mounted on a yellowed page, with a black binder edge on the right.

  • The center clipping is titled “What Is Going On Tonight” and lists various events (lectures, performances, open-to-the-public notices) happening in Cambridge/Harvard around October 1925.
  • The left clipping includes a notice titled “Grades 1 to 4 Have Exhibit of Art Work” and other campus notices about events and open lectures.
  • The right clipping continues with more “Open to the Public” listings and Harvard calendar items, plus a small box at the bottom about a French lecturer at the Fogg Art Museum (dated Sept. 25, 1925).

Overall, it is a historical page of event notices from the 1920s, arranged in dense, small print.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings, arranged in a neat layout. The clippings feature articles, event listings, and announcements, including titles like "What Is Going On Tonight," "Harvard University Calendar: Open to the Public," and "French Lecturer at Fogg." The text appears to relate to cultural and educational events, such as lectures, exhibits, and presentations happening in 1923.

Some of the text is printed in a smaller, dense font, while the headers are larger and bolder. The clippings have been glued onto the scrapbook page, with a tan-colored background and occasional signs of age, such as discoloration. Additionally, hand-written notations in black ink at the top of certain clippings include dates, such as "Oct. 9, '23" and "Sept. 23, 1923." The scrapbook is bound in black on the right side.