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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796283

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This image appears to be a page from a vintage weekly guide or newspaper, specifically from the week of January 13, 1929. The page is divided into two columns. The left column lists various events and meetings, including those at Boston Garden (such as a hockey game between the Bruins and Rangers), hotel functions, and gatherings at various locations like the Hotel Vendome, Hotel Somerset, Copley Plaza, and the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. There are also mentions of meetings and exhibitions, such as a display at the Museum of Fine Arts involving drawings by masters and a loan exhibition of 17th and 18th Century Paintings and Drawings.

The right column contains an article titled "Order Comes to the Fine Arts," which discusses the establishment of competitive examinations in Fine Arts by the College Art Association of America and their relevance to the current college curriculum. The article addresses the importance of Fine Arts in academic settings and the challenges and opportunities associated with its inclusion in curricula.

Towards the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for lectures at the Lowell Institute by Paul J. Sachs, LL. D., titled "The History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections." The advertisement includes details about the lecture series, including the dates, times, and location. Additionally, there is a ticket stub marked "699" with "right" and "No." visible, suggesting it might be related to an event or the page's collection. The overall condition of the page shows signs of age, with some wear and discoloration.

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This is a photograph of an open book, showing two pages from "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'" for the week of January 13, 1929. The pages appear to be from a scrapbook or collection, as there are handwritten notes and a ticket pasted on the pages.

Left Page:

  • Tuesday Events:

    • A list of events scheduled for Tuesday, including a hockey game between the Bruins and Rangers at the Boston Garden, various hotel functions, and meetings at different locations.
    • Events include dinners, meetings, and activities at hotels such as Elks Hotel, Hotel Vendome, Hotel Somerset, and others.
    • There are also events listed for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, with details about their exhibitions and opening hours.
  • Lowell Institute Advertisement:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for the Lowell Institute, advertising eight lectures on "The History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections" by Paul J. Sachs, LL.D., starting on Friday, January 4, 1929.

Right Page:

  • Article: "Order Comes to the Fine Arts":

    • The article discusses the introduction of competitive examinations in the field of Fine Arts in college curricula by the College Art Association of America, with ten awards totaling $1750.
    • It explores the motives behind the competition, the challenges of standardizing the field, and the potential dangers of such competitions, including the risk of discouraging originality and research.
  • Ticket:

    • A ticket is pasted on the page, which appears to be for a reserved seat at an event, numbered 699.

Additional Notes:

  • There are handwritten notes at the top of the pages, including "Week of January 13, 1929" and "Crimson Jan. 9, 1929."
  • The pages are slightly yellowed, indicating their age, and there are some stains and wear visible on the paper.

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook or binder, with a page from a historical publication carefully mounted onto its right-hand page using translucent tape. The page is from “This Week in Boston,” Boston’s Official Weekly Guide, for the week of January 13, 1929.

The page is divided into several sections:

Main Headline: “Tuesday”

The largest section on the left details events scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 1929, in Boston.

  • Sports:
    • “BOSTON GARDEN—Hockey: Bruins vs Rangers.”
  • Hotel Functions:
    • A long, detailed list of meetings, dinners, banquets, and social events across various hotels and venues in Boston, including the Elks Hotel, Hotel Vendome, Hotel Somerset, Hotel Bellevue, and Copley Plaza. Examples include:
      • “Chandler-Farquhar Company. Dinner. Lodge Room, Elks Hotel.”
      • “Constitutional Liberty League. Banquet. Louis XIV Ballroom, Hotel Somerset.”
      • “New England Bradford Academy Club. Bridge 2:00 p.m. Swiss Room, Copley Plaza.”
      • “Margolis-Brest Wedding. Ceremony 8:00 p.m., Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza.”
  • Museums:
    • Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.: Details its location, hours, telephone number, and current exhibitions, including “Maya Art, lent by the Peabody Museum,” “Master Drawings,” and a “Loan Exhibition of 17th and 18th Century Paintings and Drawings” opening January 14.
    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Ave, Boston: Lists its hours, admission (free), and a schedule of free guidance tours and classes. Specific classes listed include “Egyptian Art,” “Oliver Wendell Holmes School,” “Appreciation of Modern Decorative Arts,” “The New Wing,” and “Block Printing,” with instructors named (Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Fairbanks, Walter H. Siple, Miss Doane, Miss Ives).

Article: “ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS”

A column on the right side features an opinion piece titled “ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS,” dated January 9, 1929. It discusses the introduction of competitive examinations and awards in fine arts within college curricula, arguing against standardization and the use of the “dollar sign” as a motive. It advocates for preserving originality and warns against “cut-and-dried routine.” The article specifically mentions the “College Art Association of America” and the “new Fogg Art Museum.”

Advertisement: “LOWELL INSTITUTE”

At the bottom left, there is an advertisement for the Lowell Institute.

  • It announces a series of “EIGHT LECTURES on the History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections” by PAUL J. SACHS, LL.D.
  • The lectures are scheduled for Fridays and Tuesdays afternoons, beginning Friday, January 4, 1929.
  • It notes that “Hall doors opened at 4.30. CLOSED at 5.00 o’clock AND THROUGHOUT THE LECTURE.”

Adhesive Ticket Stub

Stuck to the right side of the newspaper clipping is a small, torn ticket stub. It is numbered “NO. 690 RIGHT” and mentions “This ticket entitles the bearer to reserved seat...” and a location “in Huntington Ave. (Boston Public...”, likely referencing the Museum of Fine Arts. It also states “RESERVED UNTIL 4.57 ONLY, HALF TIME,” suggesting it was for a lecture or event with a halftime break.

Overall Condition

The paper is yellowed with age, and the entire clipping is mounted within a dark, hardcover binder with visible binding on the right and a black fabric cover on the left. The use of tape to affix the clipping indicates it was preserved as a historical record and likely part of a personal or institutional collection.

In summary, this image captures a meticulously preserved page from a 1929 Boston event guide, offering a detailed snapshot of the city’s social calendar, cultural offerings (particularly in fine arts), and educational opportunities for that specific week.

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The image is of a page from a book or magazine. It appears to be a weekly guide to events in Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 18, 1929. The page is titled "Week of January 18, 1929," and it includes a list of events happening in the city that week. The events range from hockey games to art exhibitions, lectures, and social gatherings. The page also includes advertisements for various businesses and organizations in the city. The text is printed in black ink on white paper, and the page has a black border around it.

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The image depicts a page from an old, possibly vintage, newspaper or magazine, specifically from the "Boston Official Weekly Guide" dated January 18, 1929. The page is open, revealing the left and right sides of the spread. The left side features a column titled "Tuesday" with a list of various events and activities scheduled for that day in Boston. These include hotel functions, museum openings, and lectures. The right side of the page contains an article titled "ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS," which discusses the importance of order and structure in the field of fine arts. The text is written in a formal and academic tone, suggesting that it is an editorial or opinion piece. The page is bound within a black cover, indicating that it is part of a larger publication. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is from a historical publication, possibly from the early 20th century.

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The image shows an open book or booklet titled "Week of January 13, 1929", which appears to be a weekly guide for events and activities in Boston. The left page is dated Tuesday and lists various Hotel Functions and Cultural Events happening in Boston on that day. The right page is dated Wednesday, January 9, 1929, and contains a detailed article titled "ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS", discussing the College Art Association of America, competition awards, and the establishment of a standardized curriculum in fine arts.

Key Details:

Left Page (Tuesday)

  • Title: "Week of January 13, 1929" and "Boston's Official Weekly Guide - This Week in Boston"
  • Date: Tuesday
  • Content:
    • Hotel Functions:

      • Boston Garden-Hockey: Bruins vs. Rangers.
      • Mandy Farquhar Company: Dinner at Lodge Room, Elks Hotel.
      • Charter of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences: Meeting in Chandler Tea Party Chapter, D. A. R. Meeting and Tea at 2–5 p.m., Back Banquet Hall, Hotel Vendome.
      • Brown Society: Meeting at 3:00 p.m., Front Banquet Hall, Ho. Tel Vendome.
      • Phi Chi of Tufts Medical: Dinner and Initiation at 7:30 p.m., Front and Back Banquet Halls, Hotel Vendome.
      • Constitutional Liberty League: Banquet at Louis XIV Ballroom, Hotel Somerset.
      • Somerset Club: Dance Class at 2–2 p.m., Princess Ballroom, Hotel Somerset.
      • Advertising Club: Luncheon at 12:30 p.m., Hotel Bellevue.
      • Tuesday Afternoon Club: Luncheon at 12:45, Red Corner Room, Bellevue.
      • Tuesday Club: Luncheon at 12:50, Red Corner Room, Bellevue.
      • Boston Chapter of Hadassa: Meeting at 2:00 p.m., Plaza.
      • National Civic Federation: Meeting at 2:00 p.m., Ballroom, Tea Room, Copley Plaza.
      • New England Bradford Academy Club: Bridge at 2:00 p.m., Swiss Room, Copley Plaza.
      • Charlotte Cushman Club: Dance Association Meeting at 6:30 a.m., New England Daily Newspaper Association, until 10:00 p.m., M. Tray Room, Copley Plaza.
      • Trade Club of England: Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza.
      • Margolus-Drew Wedding: Ceremony at 8:00 p.m., State Dining Room, Dinner at 8:30 p.m., Nursery Hall, Plaza.
      • Master Drawings: Drawings by Masters of various schools and periods recently placed in the Museum. Loan Exhibition of 17th and 18th Century Paintings and Drawings. This last exhibition opens January 14.
      • Round Table Club: Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Mt. Vernon Room, Commonwealth Hotel, Cambridge.
    • Fogg Art Museum: Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. The Museum is located at the corner of Quincy Street and Mt. Auburn Street. It is open free to the public weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Mondays). Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. Exhibitions: Maya Art, until 5; Closed on legal holidays. Old Master Drawings: Drawings by Masters of various schools and periods recently placed in the Museum. Loan Exhibition of 17th and 18th Century Paintings and Drawings. This last exhibition opens January 14.

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Ave., Boston: Reached by Huntington Avenue car, also the Gray Street and Charles Street cars. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Mondays); Sundays from 1 to 5

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically the "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'". The page is dated Tuesday, January 10, 1929, and features a list of events and activities for the day. The top section is titled "Tuesday" and includes a list of hotel functions, such as dinner and initiation meetings, concerts, and dances. The bottom section is titled "MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS" and lists various exhibitions and events at the museum.

Key Features:

  • Date: January 10, 1929
  • Title: "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'"
  • Content:
    • Hotel functions
    • Museum events
  • Layout: The page is divided into two sections, with the top section listing hotel functions and the bottom section listing museum events.

Visual Description:

  • Color: The page has a yellowed appearance, indicating its age.
  • Font: The text is printed in black ink, with headings in bold font.
  • Layout: The page is divided into two columns, with the left column listing hotel functions and the right column listing museum events.

Context:

  • Time period: The page is from 1929, a time when newspapers and magazines were a primary source of information.
  • Location: The page is from Boston, Massachusetts, which was a major city during this time period.
  • Purpose: The page appears to be a guide for people looking for things to do in Boston, with a focus on cultural and social events.

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This image is a page from a 1929 Boston guide, featuring a newspaper clipping and a ticket stub. The clipping, dated January 13, 1929, lists events for Tuesday, including hotel functions, museum exhibitions, and lectures at the Lowell Institute. The ticket stub, dated January 4, 1929, appears to be for a lecture by Paul J. Sachs, LL.D., titled "The History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections." The page also includes handwritten notes, such as "Week of January 13, 1929" and "Crimson Jan. 7, 1929." Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and educational activities available in Boston during the late 1920s.

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The image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping from January 13, 1929. The clipping is titled "Week of January 13, 1929" and includes a list of events for Tuesday, January 15, 1929.

The left side of the clipping lists various events, including:

  • Hockey games at the Boston Garden
  • Hotel functions, such as dinners and meetings
  • Art exhibitions and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts

The right side of the clipping features an article titled "Order Comes to the Fine Arts," which discusses the growing importance of fine arts in education and the establishment of a new competition by the College Art Association.

The clipping is yellowed and worn, with visible signs of aging, such as creases and tears. It is attached to the page with a paperclip and appears to be part of a larger collection of newspaper clippings or memorabilia.

In the bottom-left corner of the page, there is a partially visible advertisement for the Lowell Institute, which lists eight lectures on the history of prints and drawings as illustrated in American collections. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is a historical document or artifact, possibly from a personal collection or archive.

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The image presents a vintage, open book or newspaper with yellowed pages, featuring a mix of text and advertisements. The left page is dated "Week of January 13, 1930" and includes a section titled "Tuesday," which lists various events and activities for that day, such as hockey games, hotel functions, and museum exhibitions. The right page appears to be an article about the College Art Association of America, discussing its new competition and the importance of standardizing teaching methods in fine arts.

Key Features:

  • Date: Week of January 13, 1930
  • Content:
    • Left page:
      • Events and activities for Tuesday
      • Hockey game: Bruins vs Rangers
      • Hotel functions
      • Museum exhibitions
    • Right page:
      • Article about the College Art Association of America
      • Discussion on standardizing teaching methods in fine arts
  • Visual Elements:
    • Yellowed pages
    • Black text on white paper
    • Advertisements and tickets scattered throughout the pages
  • Overall Impression:
    • The image appears to be a historical document or archive, showcasing events and articles from the past.
    • The use of yellowed paper and black text gives the image a nostalgic and vintage feel.