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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796217

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The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically from October 24, 1928. The page is titled "The Student Vagabond" and contains several articles and a calendar for Harvard University. The articles discuss various topics, including the upkeep of buildings, lectures given by professors, and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. There is a photograph of Professor Gustav Pauli, the Director of the Hamburg Art Museum, who is giving a series of lectures on German painting. The page also includes a calendar for the upcoming week, listing events such as football games, lectures, and chapel services.

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This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or album, containing multiple clippings from newspapers and magazines dated around October 1928. The clippings are related to Harvard University and its activities.

  1. Top Left Section: A clipping from "The Crimson" dated October 24, 1928, titled "The Student Vagabond." It discusses the institution of exchange professorships and lists various lectures and events happening at Harvard and other institutions.

  2. Top Middle Section: A clipping titled "$233,540 Reserved for Upkeep of Buildings," dated October 25, 1928. It details the budget allocated for the maintenance of Harvard University buildings and the costs associated with various services like steam heat, water, and electricity.

  3. Top Right Section: A clipping from the "Harvard Calendar" dated October 26, 1928. It lists various events and lectures scheduled for the week, including football games, chapel services, and academic lectures.

  4. Middle Right Section: A photograph of Professor Gustav Pauli, dated October 27, 1928. The caption identifies him as the Director of the Hamburg Art Museum and mentions his series of public lectures on "German Painting, from Classicism to Expressionism."

  5. Bottom Right Section: A clipping from "The Bostonian" dated October 1928. It reviews a book by Kingsley Porter titled "Beyond Architecture," praising its content and the author's ability to think in the fourth dimension.

The page is well-preserved, with the clippings neatly arranged and pasted onto the album page. The content provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural life of Harvard University in the late 1920s.

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This image shows an open, vintage scrapbook or clipping album from October 1923. The yellowed pages are filled with newspaper clippings from Harvard University publications, meticulously arranged and pasted down. The clippings document campus events, lectures, financial reports, and cultural happenings from that time.

Here is a breakdown of the content by column:

Left Column:

  • Heading: "Crimson Oct 28, 1923" — This clipping is from The Harvard Crimson, the university's student newspaper.
  • Title: "The Student Vagabond" — A column discussing the tradition of exchange professorships.
  • Content: It describes lectures by visiting professors, specifically mentioning Professor Hazard (giving an English lecture) and Professor Pauli (giving a German lecture on "Romanticist Painting" at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 PM). It also lists other lectures scheduled for the day, including topics on Feudalism, Confucius, Mexico, Plato, and Roman Literature, with professors and locations listed.
  • Subheading: "Transcript Oct. 3, 1923" — A clipping from the Harvard Transcript.
  • Content: Announces an illustrated lecture on "The Desert Road to Turkistan" by Owen Lattimore to be held at the Fogg Art Museum. It also mentions an exhibition of sculpture by Joseph Csaky and drawings by Claude Monet at the Fogg Museum.

Center Column:

  • Heading: "$233,540 RESERVED FOR UPKEEP OF BUILDINGS" — A major financial report from the Crimson.
  • Content: Details the Harvard University budget for maintenance and upkeep of buildings, noting a reserved amount of $233,540 for the year (compared to an actual expenditure of $71,891 the previous year). A significant portion, $121,400, went to the annual upkeep of college property. It breaks down costs for maid and janitor service ($106,500), steam heat ($71,891), water, electricity, and other expenditures.
  • Follow-up: The article also discusses the reserve fund for building repairs and the specific expenses for various university buildings and departments, such as the Medical School plant and the Fogg Art Museum.

Right Column:

  • Heading: "Harvard Calendar Transcript Oct 26, 1923" — A daily events calendar.
  • Content: Lists events for "TODAY," "TOMORROW," and the rest of the week (Sunday, Oct 30, to Sunday, Nov 3). Events include football games (Dartmouth vs. Harvard), chapel services, lectures (on German painting, "L'Evolution de la Poe-sie Francaise"), and other activities like cross-country running.
  • Headline: "Crimson Oct. 27, 1923. PROFESSOR GUSTAV PAULI" — A feature article.
  • Content: Describes Professor Gustav Pauli, Director of the Hamburg Art Museum, who is giving a series of lectures on "German Painting from Classicism to Expressionism" under the auspices of the Germanic and Fogg Art Museums. A small, black-and-white portrait of Professor Pauli is inset above the text.
  • Bottom Clipping: A review from "The Bostonian Oct. 1923".
  • Content: Critiques a small book titled "Beyond Architecture" by Kingsley Porter, calling it "poorly named," "provocative," and noting that it is "stirred up more good table-talk than the staff has been guilty of for some time."

Overall, the scrapbook page offers a rich, multi-faceted snapshot of academic, cultural, and administrative life at Harvard University in late October 1923, highlighting intellectual exchange, campus operations, and student and faculty activities. The physical state of the scrapbook, with its aged paper and careful arrangement, suggests a personal record or collection from that era.

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The image is a spread of two pages from an old newspaper or magazine. The left page features a section titled "The Student Vagabond," which includes various announcements and events. The right page has a section titled "Harvard Calendar" with a list of upcoming events and lectures. There is also a picture of a man, possibly a professor, with a caption that reads "Professor Gustav Pauli." The text is in a typewriter font, indicating the age of the publication.

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The image is a photograph of an open page from a newspaper or a similar publication, dated October 24, 1923. The page is divided into several sections, each containing different articles and announcements.

The top left section is titled "The Student Vagarbond" and includes an article about exchange professorships and the institution's private list of things worth preserving in the university. It also mentions a lecture schedule with various professors speaking on different topics, such as "Feudalism," "The Life and Times of Merriman," "The Conquest of Mexico," and "Plato's Ethics."

Below this section, there is a smaller article about a lecture at the Fogg Museum by Owen Lattimore on the subject of the Yenching Institute.

On the top right section, there is an article titled "Harvard Calendar," which lists various events and lectures happening at Harvard University, including football games, lectures on "Romantic Illustration and Painting," and a series on "German Painting from Classicism to Expressionism."

Below the "Harvard Calendar" section, there is an article featuring a photograph of a man named Gustav Pauli, described as the Director of the Hamburg Art Museum, who is giving a series of public lectures on "German Painting" under the auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.

At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for an exhibition titled "Four Exhibitions Now Open," which includes details about various art exhibitions, such as "Old Masters, Watercolors, and Drawings" and "Watercolors by School Children."

The overall layout of the page is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with columns of text and occasional photographs or illustrations. The content reflects the academic and cultural events happening at Harvard University during that time.

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The image depicts a page from a historical publication titled "The Crimson," dated October 24, 1927. The page is divided into two main sections, each containing distinct content.

Left Section: "The Student Vagabond"

  • Title: "The Student Vagabond"
  • Content: This section appears to be a column or article discussing various events and lectures happening at Harvard University. It mentions:
    • A lecture by Paul Hazard on French literature, scheduled for 5 o'clock in Emerson Hall.
    • A lecture on "Romantic Painting in Germany" by Lester D. Long, also at 5 o'clock in Emerson Hall.
    • Other lectures and events, including:
      • "The Life and Times of Confucius" by Professor Porter, at 9 o'clock.
      • "The Meaning of Choice" by Professor Allard, at 12 o'clock.
      • "Roman Literature from 150 to 100 B.C." by Professor Moore, at 11 o'clock.
    • The article also mentions a lecture by Owen Latimer at the Fogg Art Museum, scheduled for 8 P.M., titled "The Illustrated Lecture Tomorrow."
    • Additional details include museum hours, exhibition information, and a note about the Fogg Art Museum being open to the public.

Right Section: "Harvard Calendar"

  • Title: "Harvard Calendar"
  • Content: This section provides a detailed schedule of events, lectures, and activities happening at Harvard University. It includes:
    • Football games and other sports events, such as:
      • Football: Dartmouth vs. Harvard on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2 P.M.
      • Football: Yale vs. Harvard on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 P.M.
    • Religious services, including:
      • Appleton Chapel Service at 11 A.M. on various Sundays.
      • Rev. Russell L. Dorr preaching at Appleton Chapel on Oct. 30.
    • Lectures and academic events, such as:
      • Lecture by Professor Paul Hazard on "Evolution and French Literature" on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2 P.M.
      • Lecture by Professor Gustav Pauli on "German Painting" at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The section also includes a brief biography of Professor Gustav Pauli, noting his role as the director of the Hamburg Art Museum and his lectures on German painting at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • A short review or commentary on Kingsley Porter's book, "Beyond Architecture," which is described as a slim volume that "stirred up more good table-talk than the staff has been guilty of for some time."

Visual Elements:

  • The page is printed in black text on white paper, typical of early 20th-century newspapers or university publications.
  • The layout is clean and organized, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • There is a small, formal portrait of Professor Gustav Pauli in the bottom right corner, accompanied by his title and a brief description of his work.
  • The page includes a date stamp at the top left corner: Oct. 24, 1927, indicating when the issue was published.

Overall Context:

This page offers a glimpse into the academic and cultural life at Harvard University in 1927. It highlights the importance of lectures, sports events, religious services, and art exhibitions, reflecting the diverse activities that were part of student life during that era. The inclusion of detailed schedules and descriptions suggests a well-organized and active campus community.

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This is an image of an old, open publication or scrapbook containing various newspaper clippings, possibly from the 1920s given the visible date of "Oct. 24, 1928" on the top left page. The left page, labeled as "The Student Vagabond," includes a variety of texts and articles likely related to student activities and budgets, one specifically titled "$233,540 RESERVED FOR UPKEEP OF BUILDINGS." It provides financial details such as maintenance costs, expenditures, and funds allocated for building upkeep.

The right page features a "Harvard Calendar" detailing sporting and academic events, including football games and lectures. Various dates and events are listed, such as Dartmouth vs. Harvard football game and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum. Each event has a specific date associated with it, ranging from October 23 to November 4.

Below the calendar, there is a clipping titled "The Bohemian," which appears to be a review or commentary on a book or piece of writing. It mentions a volume poorly named "Beyond Architecture" and gives a critical opinion on its content.

There are also small pieces of text which seem to provide context or commentary on the content of the open page, such as notes on a Professor Gustav Pauli, his lecture series, and his exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The publication has a rectangular cutout with one article pasted over another, and this section is situated above the notes on the publication by Professor Pauli and the excerpt titled "The Bohemian."

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The image shows a scrapbook or a large book page, containing several newspaper clippings and a black-and-white photo. The clippings are glued or attached on an aged paper page. There are different newspaper articles, announcements, and advertisements mostly related to Harvard University from October 1925.

In the upper left corner, there is a highlighted heading titled "The Student Vagabond" from the Crimson newspaper dated Oct. 24, 1925. Below it are some announcements and lecture schedules with various professors' names and topics.

In the mid-top center, there is an article with the headline "$233,540 RESERVED FOR UPKEEP OF BUILDINGS," discussing Harvard University's maintenance expenses and allocated budget.

On the right side, there is a small clipped "Harvard Calendar" listing various sports and football games schedule from late October 1925.

A picture of a man identified as "Professor Gustav Pauli" (dated Oct. 21, 1925) is below the Harvard calendar. The text identifies him as the Director of the Hamburg Art Museum, noting some details about his connection to classics and the Germanic Museum.

Near the bottom right, there is a clipping from "The Bostonian" dated Oct. 1925, reviewing Kingsley Porter's book "Beyond Architecture." The review mentions the provocative nature of the book and praises Porter as a revolutionary professor and archeologist.

Other smaller announcement clippings are scattered across the page regarding lectures, exhibitions, and museum notes related to Harvard and Boston cultural events. The overall tone and content reflect academic and cultural life in Harvard and Boston during October 1925.

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A scrapbook page filled with clipped newspaper items from the late 1920s. The page has multiple small columns of text and a single black‑and‑white photograph.

  • Left column: a feature titled “The Student Vagabond” about Harvard student life and exchange fellows, with several short notes and notices about lectures and exhibitions.
  • Center column: a longer article about finances, noting a figure like $233,540 reserved for upkeep of buildings, along with details about maintenance and related expenses.
  • Right column: a Harvard calendar snippet with upcoming events, plus a small portrait photograph of a man in a suit and bow tie; the caption identifies him as a professor, though the name is not clearly readable in this view.
  • Bottom right: a clipping from The Bostonian about architecture and Kingsley Porter, titled Beyond Architecture, with a short review excerpt.

Overall, the page is aged and collage-like, showing mid-to-late 1920s Harvard-related news and commentary.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring various newspaper clippings and text. The clippings appear to discuss activities, budget allocations, events, and lectures at Harvard University during the late 1920s (dated October 1927 and 1928).

Details:

  1. Main Titles and Sections:

    • "The Student Vagabond" explains opportunities for academic exploration and lists lecture events occurring at the time.
    • "Harvard Calendar" lists university happenings, including sports matches, lectures, and exhibitions.
    • "233,540 Reserved for Upkeep of Buildings" highlights the allocated annual funds for building maintenance, with a focus on janitorial services and building repairs.
  2. Other Items on the Page:

    • A brief announcement about a "Kingsley Porter" book review ("Beyond Architecture"), critiquing it as too slim but thought-provoking.
    • A picture of a man labeled "Professor Gustav Pauli," with a brief description of his upcoming art lecture series.
    • Notes about lectures at the Fogg Museum and elsewhere on topics of architecture and art.
  3. Physical Features:

    • The scrapbooking style uses physical newspaper snippets pasted onto the page.
    • Typed and hand-written notes are present (e.g., titles and dates such as "The Crimson, Oct. 25, 1927").

It appears to be a curated collection of university-related news and academic happenings compiled for reference or historical record.