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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The page contains various sections detailing activities and events related to Harvard alumni clubs and societies. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Harvard Club of Binghamton

  • Location: Binghamton, N.Y.
  • Membership: Open to all Harvard graduates and undergraduates living in or near Binghamton.
  • Activities: Monthly luncheons at the Binghamton Club, featuring speakers discussing current events.
  • Officers:
    • President: George B. Haskell, '98
    • Vice-president: Herman F. Naeher, '19
    • Secretary: Henry L. Booraem, '97
    • Treasurer: Maurice L. Barnes, LL.B. '16

Eastern Illinois Club

  • Location: Eastern Illinois
  • Activities: Monthly luncheons and events for Harvard men passing through Urbana.
  • Officers:
    • President: William E. Hale, A.M. '15, Ph.D. '16
    • Vice-president: A. M. Brooks, A.M. '08, Ph.D. '08
    • Secretary: John Van Houten, A.M. '09, Ph.D. '13

Class of 1920

  • Event: Dinner at Durgin Park's Restaurant on November 28.
  • Attendees: Fifty members of the class.
  • Speakers:
    • L. L. Thurstone, Secretary of the Harvard Class of 1920.
    • L. L. Donovan, late "Pooch" Donovan.

Odontological Society

  • Event: November meeting held at the Parker House, Boston.
  • Speakers:
    • M. L. Rhein, D.M.D. '05
    • Harold E. Hunley, D.M.D. '18
    • George W. Crile, M.D. '91
    • Walter H. Irvine, D.M.D. '23

Calendar

  • Sunday, December 2:

    • Appleton Chapel, 11 A.M., preacher: Rev. William L. Sperry, Dean of the Theological School and Chairman of the Board of Preachers of Harvard University.
    • Lecture: "Baldwin" by J. H. Peat, Professor of English, Amherst College, Philips Brooks House, 4 P.M.
  • Monday, December 3:

    • Illustrated lecture: "Japanese Art and Architecture at Nikko, Japan, 1927-28," Professor Edward S. Morse, Emerson Hall, 4:15 P.M.
  • Wednesday, December 5:

    • Commencement of the Extension Course for Women.
    • Lecture: "Mahatma Gandhi," by Gustav Pauli, Fogg Art Museum, 4:15 P.M.
  • Thursday, December 6:

    • Lecture: "The Development of the Japanese Print," by William S. Lieberman, Fogg Art Museum, 4:15 P.M.
    • Meeting of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Association, Phillips Brooks House, 7:30 P.M.
  • Friday, December 7:

    • Lecture: "Reading the Future," by A. J. Beveridge, Jr., P.M.
  • Saturday, December 8:

    • Appleton Chapel, 11 A.M., preacher: Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick, minister of the First Presbyterian Church, New York.
    • Lecture: "Johnson," Ralph Harry, Lecturer of the Theatre, 4 P.M.

The page provides a snapshot of the activities and leadership of various Harvard alumni clubs and societies, as well as a calendar of events for early December.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 290. The page contains information about several Harvard alumni clubs and events:

  1. Harvard Club of Binghamton:

    • Organized last spring with sixteen members.
    • Offers prizes for public speaking and scholarships.
    • Holds a luncheon once a month at the Binghamton High School.
    • Membership includes alumni who are residents of Binghamton and nearby towns.
    • Officers listed include President Guy B. Haskell, Vice-President Henry C. Brooks, Secretary Henry I. Howe, Treasurer Bruce L. Babcock, and Corresponding Secretary L. L. B. '16 of Endicott.
  2. Eastern Illinois Club:

    • Organized for the academic year 1928-29.
    • Holds monthly luncheons and occasional smoker sessions.
    • Officers listed include President Wilber J. Frisor, Vice-President Neil C. Brooks, Secretary George E. Davis, and Corresponding Secretary A. S. Ph.D.
  3. Odontological Society:

    • November meeting at the Parker House, Boston.
    • Featured a presentation by Dr. Harold E. Tingley on amalgam alloys.
    • Other members in attendance included Ralph M. Towle, D.M.D., and others.
  4. Calendar of Events:

    • Sunday, December 2: Appleton Chapel service.
    • Monday, December 3: Illustrated lecture on Harvard excavations at Nuzi, Iraq.
    • Wednesday, December 5: German lecture on "The Experiences" by Dr. Gustav Paul.
    • Friday, December 7: Lecture by Rabbi Harry Levi on "Judaism."
    • Sunday, December 9: Appleton Chapel service and lecture by Rabbi Harry Levi.
    • Sunday, December 16: Lecture by Rev. Dr. G. A. J. Ross on "Preaching Christ."

The page also includes the class of 1920 meeting details, with a dinner at Durgin Park's Restaurant. The bulletin is from the early 20th century, evident from the style of the writing and the typesetting.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically focusing on several clubs and societies associated with Harvard alumni.

  1. Harvard Club of Binghamton:

    • The club has sixteen members and offers prizes for public speaking at Binghamton Central High School, with plans to award scholarships to high school students.
    • Club members include alumni and residents from Binghamton and surrounding towns.
    • Officers include: President, Guy B. Haskell; Vice-President, Henry R. North; Secretary, Henry I. Rowe; Treasurer, Bruce L. Babcock.
  2. Eastern Illinois Club:

    • Organized for the academic year 1928-29 with the following officers: President, Wilbur F. Frisier; Vice-President, Neil C. Brooks; Secretary, William R. Hart; Treasurer, Arthur J. Penney.
    • The club holds monthly luncheons and aims to connect with Harvard men in the area.
  3. Class of 1920:

    • The Boston Association of the Class of 1920 hosted a dinner at Durgin Park's Restaurant on November 8.
    • A presentation was given by the treasurer on the Class of 1928 and the late Pooch Donovan.
  4. Harvard Odontological Society:

    • The November meeting included a presentation by H. L. Andrews, D.M.D., titled "Amalgam Technique" based on findings from the U.S. Bureau of Standards.
    • Other attendees included Dr. Tingley, Ralph M. Towle, D.M.D., and several others.
    • The meeting was held at the Parker House, Boston, with more than ninety members present.
  5. Calendar of Events:

    • December 2: Appleton Chapel service at 11 A.M. with a speaker, Rev. William L. Sperry.
    • December 4: Lecture on "Baddism" by Dr. J. B. Pratt.
    • December 5: Illustrated lecture on Harvard excavations at Nabi Musa, Iraq.
    • December 6: German lecture at the Art Museum by Dr. Gustav Paul.
    • December 7: Lecture on "Preaching Christ" by Rev. G. A. J. Ross.
    • December 9: Chapel service at 11 A.M. with a lecture on "Judaism" by Rabbi Harry Levi.

Each section of the document highlights the activities, events, and organizational structure of these Harvard-affiliated clubs and societies.

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The document is a page from the 'Harvard Alumni Bulletin,' detailing various activities and updates from different Harvard alumni clubs and organizations. The Harvard Club of Binghamton, N.Y., was recently established with 16 members, offering public speaking prizes and planning scholarships, with meetings held monthly at the Binghamton Club. The Eastern Illinois Club was also organized with 29 members, planning monthly luncheons and a smoke concert. The Boston Association of the Class of 1920 held its first meeting with 50 members present, featuring a speech by the class orator from 1928. Additionally, the Harvard Odontological Society met with over 90 members, featuring a presentation on amalgam. The page also includes a calendar of upcoming events for December, including lectures, chapel services, and a concert, with specific dates and details listed.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated sometime around early December. The page contains several sections detailing various Harvard clubs, meetings, and events. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Harvard Club of Binghamton:

    • The club was organized in the spring with sixteen members.
    • It offers prizes for public speaking in Binghamton Central High School and aims to offer scholarships to the junior high schools.
    • The club meets monthly for luncheons or dinners.
    • Current officers include:
      • President: George L. Hinman '98
      • Vice-President: Henry I. Bowles '07
      • Secretary-Treasurer: Bruce L. Babcock, LL.B. '16
    • Membership is open to alumni and residents of Binghamton and nearby towns.
  2. Eastern Illinois Club:

    • Organized in the academic year 1928-29.
    • Officers include:
      • President: Wilber J. Fraser, Grad. '15-'17
      • Vice-President: Neil C. Brooks, A.M. '06, Ph.D. '09
      • Secretary-Treasurer: John Van Horne, A.M. '09
    • The club holds monthly luncheons and an occasional smoker.
  3. Odontological Society:

    • The November meeting was held at the Harvard Dental School, featuring a talk by Dr. H.L. Andrews on amalgam techniques.
    • More than ninety members attended.
    • Dr. D.M.D. Walter H. Wright presented a paper, followed by a demonstration by Dr. Harold S. Vaughan on "Amalgam Technique."
  4. Calendar of Events:

    • Sunday, December 2:

      • Appleton Chapel services.
      • Radcliffe Choral Society performance.
    • Monday, December 3:

      • Illustrated lecture on Harvard excavations at Nuzi, Iraq.
    • Wednesday, December 5:

      • Lecture by Dr. George W. Crile on "The Exhausted Mind."
    • Friday, December 7:

      • William J. Riley recital at Paine Hall.
    • Sunday, December 9:

      • Appleton Chapel services.
      • Radcliffe Choral Society concert.
  5. Class of 1920:

    • The Boston Association of the Class of 1920 held a dinner at Durgin Park’s Restaurant on November 8.
    • Plans for upcoming meetings and events include a luncheon at the Harvard Club on December 13, and a smoker on January 10.
    • The class notes include mentions of various members' activities and whereabouts.

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The image is a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically from the 1928 issue. It contains details about several Harvard alumni clubs and events.

  1. Harvard Club of Binghamton:

    • The club was organized in the spring with sixteen members.
    • It offers prizes for public speaking in Binghamton Central High School and plans to give prizes for scholarship in junior high schools.
    • The club holds luncheons monthly at the Binghamton Country Club.
    • Membership includes alumni from Binghamton and adjacent towns such as Johnson City, Endicott, Owego, and Deposit.
    • Officers listed are:
      • President: Guy B. Haskell, '14
      • Vice-President: Henry L. Bissell, '15
      • Secretary: Henry A. Ross, '16
      • Treasurer: Bruce L. Babcock, LL.B., '16
  2. Eastern Illinois Club:

    • Organized for the academic year 1928-29.
    • Officers listed are:
      • President: Wilber J. Friser, Grad., '15-17, 1002 South Busey St., Urbana
      • Vice-President: Neil C. Brooks, A.M., '96, Ph.D., '98, 1108 West Oregon St., Urbana
      • Secretary: George H. Brown, A.M., '10, 206 Ph.D., '13, 713 Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana
      • Treasurer: John B. Johnston, '18, 1007 West Oregon St., Urbana
    • The club holds monthly luncheons and is open to Harvard men in the vicinity of Urbana.
  3. Class of 1920:

    • The Boston Association of the Class of 1920 had its first dinner at Durgin Park’s Restaurant on November 8.
    • Fifty members were present, and the meeting included a talk by "Pooch" Donovan on the Olympics of 1928.
  4. Harvard Odontological Society:

    • The November meeting was held at the Parker House, Boston.
    • More than ninety members were present.
    • H. L. Andrews, D.M.D., '06, was the president.
    • The principal speaker was Harold E. Tingley, D.M.D., '18, from Amalgam, who discussed "Amalgam Technique."
    • The clinical demonstration included Dr. Tingley, Ralph M. Towle, D.M.D., '17, Elbert S. Godfrey, D.M.D., '24, Clarence G. Sever, D.M.D., '16, and Walter H. Irvine, D.M.D., '23.
  5. Calendar of Events:

    • December 2, Sunday: Appleton Chapel service at 11 A.M., followed by a lecture on "Buddhism" by Dr. J. B. Pratt.
    • December 3, Monday: Illustrated lecture on Harvard excavations at Nuzi, Iraq, by Professor Edward Chiera.
    • December 5, Wednesday: Lecture on "The Experimenter" by Dr. Gustav Paul, followed by an industrial worker’s talk.
    • December 7, Friday: Lecture by William Redman Nabb on "Preaching Christ," followed by a lecture by Rabbi Harry Levi.
    • December 9, Sunday: Appleton Chapel service at 11 A.M., followed by a lecture by Rabbi Harry Levi.

The page includes a list of Harvard alumni clubs, their activities, and the scheduled events for December 1928.

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The image depicts a page from a printed publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The text on the page includes updates and news from various Harvard alumni clubs, including the Harvard Club of Binghamton, the Eastern Illinois Club, and the Class of 1920. It also contains information about the Odontological Society, which is an organization of alumni of the Harvard Dental School, and mentions a focus on amalgam techniques.

Additionally, there is a calendar section listing upcoming events from Sunday, December 2, through Sunday, December 9. These events include chapel services, lectures, a lecture on archaeological excavations at Nuzi, Iraq, and a presentation on "The Expressionists."

The page is numbered 290 and is mounted or attached to a larger book or binder with black and beige edges. The print is in black ink on light-colored paper.

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The image shows a scanned or photographed page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page is numbered 290 on the top right corner and appears to contain various articles or sections related to events, updates, and news concerning Harvard alumni and affiliated clubs and societies.

On the top left side of the page, there is a section with the heading "HARVARD CLUB OF BINGHAMTON" which discusses the organization of this club in Binghamton, New York, and its activities, including prizes for public speaking and luncheon meetings.

On the top right side, there is a section titled "ODONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY" which gives a brief update about a meeting of Harvard School of Dental Medicine alumni.

Below these sections, there are other headings and texts which likely give more updates and news: "EASTERN ILLINOIS CLUB," "CLASS OF 1920," and "CALENDAR," which probably lists events and key dates for alumni gatherings, lectures, and other related events.

One can also notice the binding and edge of another page on the left-hand side, indicating that this is an open book or a bound collection of bulletins. The page coloration suggests age, and there might be minor wear or damage visible at the bottom of the page indicating use or handling over time.

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The image shows an open page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated from the year 1929. The page is numbered 290 and contains several sections detailing various Harvard-related activities, clubs, and events.

Content Breakdown:

1. Harvard Club of Binghamton

  • Description: The Harvard Club of Binghamton, New York, was organized in the spring of 1928 with sixteen members. It offers prizes for public speaking and plans to give scholarships in the junior high schools of Binghamton.
  • Membership: The club hopes to hold one meeting per month during the coming Christmas recess for undergraduates who live in or near Binghamton.
  • Officers:
    • President: Guy B. Haskell ('08)
    • Vice-president: Herman F. Nielsen ('19)
    • Secretary-treasurer: Henry I. Bowles ('97)
    • Endowment: Bruce L. Babcock, LL.B. ('16), of Endicott.

2. Harvard Men Urged to Communicate

  • A call to Harvard men living in the vicinity of Binghamton to visit the club and communicate with its officers.

3. Eastern Illinois Club

  • Description: The Harvard Club of Eastern Illinois was organized for the academic year 1928–29, with the following officers:
    • President: William J. Fraser, Grad. '15–17, 1002
    • Vice-president: Neil Bisey St. Urban, Ph.D. '98
    • Secretary: South C. Brooks, A.M. '96
  • Location: 1108 West Oregon Street, Urbana, Illinois.
  • Activities: The club holds monthly luncheons and an occasional smoker; members are anxious to hear from Harvard men passing through Urbana who would like to address the club.

4. Class of 1920

  • Description: The Boston Association of the Class of 1920 had a dinner at Durgin's Restaurant on November 8. This was the first of four meetings that the Association planned for the current academic year.
  • Officers:
    • President: E. Farrell Brickley
    • Secretary: E. F. Haskell ('29)
  • Event: Mr. Farrell Brickley spoke on the Olympics of 1928 and the late "Pooch" Donovan.

5. Odontological Society

  • Description: The November meeting of the Harvard Odontological Society, an organization of alumni of the Harvard Dental School, was held at the Parker House, Boston. More than ninety members were present.
  • Officers:
    • President: H. L. Andrews, D.M.D. '06
    • Principal speaker: Harold E. Tingley, D.M.D. '18
  • Topic: "Amalgam Techniques," based on findings of the U.S. Bureau of Standards.
  • Participants: Dr. Tingley, Ralph M. Towle, D.M.D.; Dr. Elbert S. Godfrey, D.M.D. '16; Charles G. Sever, D.M.D. '10; and Walter H. Irvine, D.M.D. '23.

6. Calendar

  • A list of upcoming events and lectures at Harvard University for the month of December 1929, including:
    • Sunday, December 2: Appleton Chapel services, including a lecture by Dr. J. B. Pratt on "Buddhism" at Phillips Brooks House.
    • Monday, December 3: Illustrated lecture on Harvard excavations at Nuzi, Iraq, by Professor Edward Chiera of the University of Chicago.
    • Wednesday, December 5: German lecture, "The Expositions," by Dr. Gustav Pauli, Fogg Art Museum.
    • Friday, December 7: Lecture by Mr. Arthur Whiting at Paine Hall of the Music Building.
    • Sunday, December 9: Appleton Chapel services, including a lecture on "Judaism" by Rabbi Harry Levi of the Temple Israel, Boston.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The text is typeset in a classic serif font, consistent with formal academic or alumni bulletins of the era.
  • The layout is organized into clear sections with headings and subheadings, making it easy to navigate.
  • The page includes page numbers (290) and the title "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" at the top.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical document that serves as a record of Harvard alumni activities, club meetings, and academic events from December 1929. It reflects the organizational and communal spirit of the time, highlighting the importance of alumni engagement and academic discourse.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a bulletin or an alumni magazine from Harvard University. The book is placed on a white surface, and the pages are facing the viewer. The pages contain text in black font, and the layout includes headings, subheadings, and paragraphs. The content appears to be an announcement or an article from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin.

The left page of the book has a heading titled "HARVARD CLUB OF BINGHAMTON" and provides information about the club's activities and membership. The right page has a heading titled "HARVARD ODONTOLOGIC SOCIETY" and discusses the November meeting of the society, including the speaker and the topic of the meeting.

Below the text, there is a section titled "CALENDAR" with a list of events scheduled for the week, including lectures, exhibitions, and performances. The events are listed with dates, times, and brief descriptions.

The image captures the essence of an alumni bulletin, offering a glimpse into the activities and events of the Harvard alumni community. The book's design and content suggest a focus on fostering connections among alumni and keeping them informed about the university's happenings.