Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V. Rinse, repeat.
ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796270
This image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or publication, dated December 19, 1928, and December 20, 1928. The page is titled "Crimson" and includes an article about library facilities, specifically outlining the arrangements for the Widener Library's facilities during the Reading Period. The article is written by Assistant Librarian Walter B. Briggs and discusses the preparations made by the library to meet the needs of the students during the Reading Period.
The page also contains a photograph of Baron A. von Stael-Holstein, who is described as a visiting lecturer in Sanskrit from the National University of Peking. The article mentions that Baron von Stael-Holstein has presented 800 photographs of Buddhist Statuettes from the Imperial Palace in Peking to the Fogg Art Museum and the Widener Library. It also discusses the challenging conditions under which the photographs were taken, as the guardians of the statues were frightened by the photographer's flashes.
Additionally, the page has a section titled "Gazette" dated December 29, 1929, which mentions an exhibition of drawings by various artists at the Fogg Art Museum. The content suggests a focus on the activities and events related to the library and the museum during the specified time period. The page also includes some text that appears to be part of another article, partially visible on the right side.
This image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, showcasing a series of articles and a photograph. The primary article, dated December 19, 1928, is from The Crimson and is titled "W. B. Briggs, Assistant Librarian, Outlines Facilities of Library in Connection With Reading Period—Hopes for Cooperation of All Concerned in Use of Widener." The article discusses preparations for a reading period at the Widener Library, detailing the services and facilities that will be available, along with a request for cooperation from students in returning books promptly.
In the lower left section of the page, there is a circular photograph of a man identified as "Baron A. von Stael-Holstein." The caption describes him as a visiting lecturer in Sanskrit from the National University of Peking. It notes that he has presented the Fogg Art Museum and the Widener Library with 800 photographs of Buddhist statuettes located in the temples attached to the Imperial Palace in Peking. The caption also mentions that these statuettes had never been seen by any foreigner prior to June 1926 and that the photographer's flashlights frightened the guardians of the statuettes.
In the lower right section, there is a smaller article from a publication dated December 29, 1929, titled "Fogg Art Museum." This article discusses an exhibition of drawings by various artists, including Corot, Degas, Delacroix, Ingres, Courbet, Bellows, Speicher, Diego Rivera, and others, which were recently placed in the Fogg Art Museum.
The page overall appears to be a collection of articles related to the Widener Library and the Fogg Art Museum, with a focus on cultural and academic activities.
This image shows an open page from a bound newspaper or college publication, dated December 19, 1928. The page is aged, with yellowed paper and some wear at the edges. The publication appears to be called “Crimson,” as indicated by the masthead in the upper left corner of the main article.
The dominant article is titled:
W. B. Briggs, Assistant Librarian, Outlines Facilities of Library in Connection With Reading Period—Hopes for Cooperation of All Concerned in Use of Widener
It details preparations for the upcoming Reading Period at Harvard University, including the opening of special libraries in Widener Library (such as the Child Memorial Library, Municipal Reference Library, and others), policies for book lending and returns, and requests for student cooperation to ensure fair access to resources. It also mentions that exceptions to centralized book storage (e.g., Fine Arts in Fogg Museum Library, French/ German Literature in specific rooms) will remain in place.
Below this article is a circular black-and-white portrait photograph of a well-dressed man with a mustache, identified as:
BARON A. VON STAEL-HOLSTEIN
The accompanying caption, dated December 20, 1928, describes him as a visiting lecturer in Sanskrit from the National University of Peking, who recently photographed 800 Buddhist statuettes located in the temples of the Imperial Palace in Peking. It notes that he was the only foreigner allowed such access due to arrangements via the board overseeing the Imperial Palace, and that the guardians of the statuettes were frightened by the photographer’s flashlights.
To the lower right, there’s a smaller article from the “Gazette,” dated December 29, 1928, titled FOGG ART MUSEUM, announcing an exhibition of drawings by artists such as Corot, Degas, Delacroix, Ingres, Courbet, Bellows, Speicher, Diego Rivera, and Slinko Skoblovska, which were newly placed in the museum.
The overall layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with dense columns of text, embedded images, and multiple articles on a single page. The content reflects academic and cultural life at Harvard in 1928.
The image appears to be a spread from an old book or periodical, featuring two articles. The left page has a black-and-white photograph of a man in a suit and tie, along with some text. The right page has two articles. The first article is titled "W. B. Briggs, Assistant Librarian, Outlines Facilities of Library in Connection With Reading Period—Hopes for Cooperation of All Concerned in Use of Widener." The second article is titled "Left—Baron A. von Stael- Holstein Visiting Lecture in Sanskrit from the National University of Peking." The articles discuss the facilities and policies of a library, as well as an exhibition of Buddhist art from the Fogg Art Museum.
The image appears to be a page from a book or a magazine, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, based on the style of the text and the layout. The page is filled with text, and there is a photograph of a man in the center. The text is divided into several sections, with headings such as "W. B. Briggs, Assistant Librarian, Outlines Facilities of Library in Connection With Reading Period-Hopes for Cooperation of All Concerned in Use of Widener" and "Left-Baron A. von Stael-Holstein from the National University in Peking." The photograph of the man is accompanied by a caption that reads "Visiting lecture in San Francisco from the National University in Peking." The page also includes a date, "Dec. 19, '28," in the top right corner.
The image depicts an open book, likely an archival or historical document, dated December 19, 1928. The book appears to be a newspaper or journal, as indicated by the structured layout and inclusion of dated entries. Here's a detailed description:
Header:
Main Text:
Sidebar/Column:
Photograph:
Footer:
The image captures a historical snapshot of library operations and academic activities at Harvard University in the late 1920s. It combines formal administrative content with cultural and academic announcements, providing insight into the library's management and the broader intellectual environment of the time.
The image shows a snapshot of a two-page spread from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, which is open on a table or flat surface. The spread appears quite aged, with yellowing of the paper and some text faded or smudged, indicating it could be a historical document. The left page is dominated by a black-and-white photograph of a person (whose face is not being discussed) inserted into the text, alongside captions and other text segments.
The publication is titled "Crimson," and the article on the left page is dated "Dec. 19, '28." It features a headline reading "W. B. Briggs, Assistant Librarian, Outlines Facilities of Library in Connection With Reading Period—Hopes for Cooperation of All Concerned in Use of Widener." This article discusses the services provided by a college library, with references to reading periods, facilities, and the cooperation needed for efficient use. Terms like "Widener" possibly refer to the Widener Library of Harvard University, though the exact context is not clear without reading the full text.
On the right page, there are sections with smaller headlines and text, one dated "Dec. 20, '28" beneath the heading "Crimson" and another dated "Dec. 22, '29" beneath the heading "Gazette." These would appear to represent different entries or news sections related to various events. One caption beneath a headline in the lower left corner of the right page reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM," which might refer to an exhibition or collection at the museum mentioned.
Overall, this image captures a historical document providing rich data about the events, cultural aspects, and academic life of the era, as conveyed through the medium of text in a periodical.
This image features a page from a scrapbook or archival collection containing clippings from newspapers and articles. The content appears to focus on library facilities and historical notes. The text is primarily typed and discusses library services at a university, referencing Harvard's Widener Library.
Key features:
This page offers a snapshot of topics such as academic resources and art at Harvard, providing historical context and commentary.
The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or newspaper collection, dated December 19, 1928, with various clippings pasted on it. The main article is titled "W. B. Briggs, Assistant Librarian, Outlines Facilities of Library in Connection With Reading Period—Hopes for Cooperation of All Concerned in Use of Widener," discussing the College Library's services and reading period policies, including library hours, restricted books, and facilities like the Child Memorial Library and the Fogg Art Museum.
Below the main article, there is a small circular photograph of a man in formal attire with a face blackout, captioned: "Crimson Dec. 20, '28." Accompanying the photo, there is another clipping about Baron A. Von Stael-Holstein, a visiting lecturer from the National University of Peking, who presented Buddhist statuettes to the Fogg Art Museum and Widener Library.
To the right of the photograph is a smaller clipping titled "Gazette Dec. 29, 1929 Fogg Art Museum," mentioning an exhibition of drawings by famous artists such as Corot, Degas, Delacroix, Ingres, Courbet, Bellows, Speichier, Diego Rivera, Simka Simkovitch, and others now displayed at the Fogg Art Museum.
The page overall appears to be part of a collection related to library services, art exhibitions, and notable visitors to the museum and library in the late 1920s.