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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:
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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 presents a page from an old newspaper, featuring a prominent headline that reads "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 is accompanied by a photograph of a man in a suit and tie, with his name written below it as "Baron A. von Stael-Holstein." The page also includes a section titled "Crimson" and another titled "Gazette," both of which contain text that is too small to read clearly.
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The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper, likely from the early 20th century. The headline and article suggest that it is related to the opening of a new library or reading period, and the photograph of Baron A. von Stael-Holstein may be a notable figure associated with the event. The presence of two sections, "Crimson" and "Gazette," implies that the newspaper may have had multiple sections or editions. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, offering insight into the news and events of the time.
The image depicts a page from an old scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping and a circular black-and-white photograph. The clipping 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" and discusses the library's services and facilities during the reading period. The photograph shows a man in a suit, likely W.B. Briggs, with a caption that reads "Left—BARON A. VON STAEL-HOLSTEIN." The page also includes handwritten notes and dates, such as "Crimson Dec. 20, '28" and "Dec. 29, 1928," suggesting that the page was created in the late 1920s. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history of the library and its services during a specific time period.
The image shows a scanned page from an old scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "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 is dated December 19, 1928.
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The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a piece of Harvard University's history through the newspaper clippings and photograph. The scrapbook page appears to be a personal collection of memorabilia, possibly belonging to a student or faculty member from the time period.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the "Crimson" publication, dated December 19, 1928. The 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."
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Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the library's operations and services during the 1920s, as well as the cultural and artistic events of the time.