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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796283

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The image displays a newspaper spread from the week of January 13, 1929. The left page is a detailed guide of events happening on Tuesday, including hotel functions, meetings, and social gatherings, primarily focused in and around Boston. Highlights include a hockey game at Boston Garden, various meetings at hotels like the Vendome and Belvedere, and events at the Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.

The right page features an article titled "ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS," discussing the introduction of competitive examinations for fine arts in the college curriculum. The text emphasizes the benefits of standardization, including the potential for increased interest in the fine arts and the development of a more uniform educational foundation. The article also mentions the College Art Association of America and its role, as well as potential risks of reduced originality due to standardization.

At the bottom of the left page, there is an advertisement for the Lowell Institute's lecture series on "The History of Prints and Drawings in American Collections," to be given by Paul J. Sachs, starting on January 4, 1929.

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The image shows a page from a Boston weekly guide from January 1929. It features several sections:

  1. Tuesday Events:

    • Hockey game between Bruins and Rangers at Boston Garden.
    • Various hotel functions and dining events at several hotels including Chandlers-Farnham Company, Hotel Vendome, Elks Hotel, Mary King, and others. Specific times and locations for each event are listed.
    • Events like the Phi Chi of Tufts Medical Dinner, dancing classes, and meetings at different venues.
  2. Fogg Art Museum:

    • Located at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, closed on legal holidays.
    • Exhibitions include drawings by Maya and other artists.
    • Free guided tours and demonstrations of various art techniques, including block printing and textile work.
  3. Museum of Fine Arts:

    • Located at Huntington Avenue, Boston.
    • Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Mondays, with free guided tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
    • Free guidance in the galleries at specific times, with different instructors for various art-related topics.
  4. Lecture Series:

    • Eight lectures titled "The History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections" by Paul J. Sachs, LL.D., at the Lowell Institute.
    • Lectures are scheduled for Friday and Tuesday afternoons, beginning January 4, 1929.

The guide also includes an article discussing the importance of competitive examinations in the Fine Arts curriculum at colleges and how the College Art Association of America aims to standardize and elevate the field through its awards and competitions. The article mentions the significance of these competitions in driving students' interest and enhancing the prestige of the Fine Arts.

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The image is a page from a weekly guide, specifically the "Week of January 10, 1929" issue, detailing various events and functions scheduled in Boston. The page is titled "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'."

Tuesday Section:

  • Boston Garden: Hockey game between Bruins and Rangers.
  • Hotel Functions:
    • Chandler-Farquhar Company Dinner at Lodge Room, Elks Hotel.
    • Mary King, Inc. Meeting at Hotel Vendome.
    • Boston Art Club Meeting and Tea at Back Banquet Hall, Hotel Vendome.
    • Various other meetings and dinners at different hotels and locations, including the Hotel Somerville, Hotel Bellevue, and Hotel Vendome.
  • Societies and Clubs:
    • Phi Chi of Tufts Medical Dinner and Initiation at Hotel Vendome.
    • Constitutional Liberty League Banquet at Louis XIV Ballroom.
    • Tuesday Afternoon Dancing Class at Princess Ballroom, Hotel Somerville.
    • Advertising Club Luncheon at The Corner Room, Hotel Bellevue.
    • Tristram Club Luncheon at Red Room, Hotel Bellevue.
    • Boston Chapter of Hadassah Meeting at Copely Plaza.
    • National Civic Federation Meeting at Copely Plaza.
    • New England Radio Newspeople Association Meeting at Swiss Room, Copely Plaza.
    • New England Newspaper Association Meeting at Copely Plaza.
    • New England Society Luncheon at Hotel Vendome.
    • Various dinners and meetings at different hotels including Hotel Vendome and Hotel Somerville.

Museums and Art Exhibitions:

  • Fogg Art Museum: Open daily except Mondays, Sundays 1 to 5, closed on holidays.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Open daily except Mondays, Sundays 1 to 5.
    • Free guidance in the galleries from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
    • Lectures on various topics including Textiles by Mrs. Scafe's group, Modern Decorative Arts by Mrs. Sayward, and others.
    • Art classes for children and adults at different times.

College Art Association:

  • An article titled "ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS" discusses the College Art Association of America's competitive examinations, aiming to standardize and strengthen the field of Fine Arts through a new competition. The piece mentions the benefits of having a unified curriculum and the encouragement of originality and research.

Lowell Institute:

  • Eight lectures titled "The History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections" by Paul J. Sachs, LL.D., scheduled on Friday and Tuesday afternoons starting January 4, 1929.

The page is a mix of social events, museum information, and educational lectures, providing a snapshot of the cultural and social activities in Boston for that week in 1929.

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The image shows a page from a Boston newspaper dated January 19, 1929. The page is titled "This Week in Boston" and includes a section for Tuesday's events and a detailed article on the Museum of Fine Arts.

Tuesday Events:

  1. Sports:

    • Boston Garden: Hockey game between Bruins and Rangers.
  2. Hotel Functions:

    • Various meetings, dinners, and luncheons are scheduled at different hotels, such as the Hotel Vendome, Hotel Somerset, and the Copley Plaza. Notable groups include the Phi Chi Opsilon, the Advertising Club, the Boston Chapter of Hadassah, and the National Civic Federation.
    • Specific events include:
      • Dinner and initiation by Phi Chi Opsilon at Hotel Vendome.
      • Luncheons and meetings by various clubs like the Advertising Club and the Boston Chapter of Hadassah.
      • A dance at the Copley Plaza by the New England Yacht Club.
  3. Other Events:

    • A dancing class at the Princess Ballroom, Hotel Somerset.
    • A meeting of the Massachusetts State Charities Association.
    • A dinner and dance at the State Dining Room, Copley Plaza, for the Margolis-Brest Wedding.

Museum of Fine Arts:

The article on the Museum of Fine Arts discusses the upcoming competitive examinations by the College Art Association of America, which will award a prize of $1750 to the fortunate winners. This initiative aims to enhance the Fine Arts curriculum by offering more courses and encouraging the study of art history and drawing.

  • Fogg Art Museum:

    • Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
    • Free guidance in galleries by Mrs. Sayward and Miss Townsend.
    • Special exhibitions include "Old Master Drawings" and "Drawings by Masters of Various Schools."
  • Museum of Fine Arts (main location):

    • Open daily except Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays until 11 p.m.
    • Free guidance in galleries by several individuals including Mrs. Sayward, Mrs. Fairbanks, and Miss Ives.
    • Special courses and exhibitions such as "Textiles," "Appreciation of Modern Decorative Arts," and "Block Printing."

Lowell Institute Lectures:

  • Eight lectures titled "The History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections" by Paul J. Sachs, LL.D., are scheduled to start on Friday, January 4, 1929.

The page also includes an advertisement for Lowell Institute lectures and other events. The newspaper's layout is traditional, with headlines and text in a serif font, and it reflects the social and cultural activities of the time.

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The image is a page from a weekly guide, specifically the "Week of January 12, 1929," detailing events and activities in Boston. Here's a detailed summary:

Left Column:

Hotel Functions:

  • Boston Garden - Hockey: Bruins vs. Rangers.
  • Various Hotels and Locations - Multiple events including dinners, luncheons, meetings, exhibitions, and banquets:
    • Candler-Farganis Company Dinner: Lodge Room, Elks Hotel.
    • Art Club of Boston Exhibit: Room R, Hotel Vendome.
    • Boston Tea Party Chapter, D.A.R. Meeting and Tea: 2:30 p.m., Back Bay Room, Hotel Vendome.
    • Phi Chi of Tufts Medical Dinner and Initiation: 7:30 p.m., Front and Back Banquet Halls, Hotel Vendome.
    • Colonial Society League Banquet: Louis XIV Ballroom.
    • Tuesday Afternoon Dancing Class: 2-6 p.m., Princes Ballroom, Hotel Somerset.
    • Advertising Club Luncheon: 12:30 p.m., Cafe, Hotel Bellevue.
    • Boston Art Club: Luncheon 12:45 p.m., Red Room, Hotel Bellevue.
    • Boston Chapter of Hadassah Meeting: 2:00 p.m., Foyer, Plaza, National Civic Federation Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Ballroom, Tea 4:00 p.m.
    • New England Society of New York Reception: 4:30 p.m., Oval Room, Copley Plaza.
    • Boston University Supper Association Meeting: 6:00 p.m., State Dining Room, Copley Plaza.
    • Tuesday Evening English: Dinner 6:30 p.m., Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza.
    • Marines-Brest Wedding: Ceremony 8:00 p.m., State Dining Room, Copley Plaza.
    • Master Drawings Exhibition: Museum of Fine Arts, open daily, Sundays included.

FOGG ART MUSEUM (Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.):

  • The Museum is open free to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays.
  • Exhibitions:
    • Maya Art: Gallery of the Museum.
    • Old Master Drawings: Drawings by Masters of various schools.
    • Paintings: Loan Exhibition of 17th and 18th Century Paintings.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (Huntington Avenue, Boston):

  • Open daily, including Sundays and holidays, with free admission on Saturdays.
  • Various classes and lectures, including:
    • Appreciation of Modern Decorative Arts.
    • Free guidance in the galleries.
    • Lectures and special classes for adults and children.

Middle Section:

LOWELL INSTITUTE:

  • Eight Lectures on "The History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections" by Paul J. Sachs, LL.D.
  • Scheduled on Tuesdays and Fridays starting January 4, 1929, at 8 p.m.

Right Column:

ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS:

  • An article discussing the establishment of competitive examinations for the announcement of awards by the College Art Association of America.
  • The article argues that the current system lacks a traditional background and standardized methodology, creating cultural issues.
  • The competition aims to strengthen the field of Fine Arts and introduce a more uniform and systematic approach.
  • The author suggests that the current method leads to uninspired results and a lack of innovation.

This page provides a comprehensive guide to various social and cultural events happening in Boston during that week, along with a detailed article on developments in the field of Fine Arts.

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The image shows a page from a weekly guide or calendar dated January 15, 1929. The page is divided into several sections detailing events, activities, and announcements for the day. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Top Section

  • Date: January 15, 1929
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Location: Boston
  • Weather Guide: This week in Boston

Left Column: Events and Activities

  1. Boston Garden

    • Hockey: Bruins vs. Rangers
  2. Hotel Functions

    • Chandler-Farquhar Company: Dinner, Lodge Room, Ella Hotel
    • Boston Tea Party Chapter, D.A.R.: Meeting and Tea
    • Back Banquet Hall, Hotel Vendome
    • Phi Chi of Tufts Medical: Dinner and Initiation
    • Boston Chamber of Commerce: Luncheon
    • Harvard Business School: Dancing Class
    • Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration: Dinner Dance
    • Harvard Business School: Dancing Class
    • Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration: Dinner Dance
    • Harvard Club of Boston: Dinner
    • Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration: Dinner Dance
    • Harvard Business School: Dancing Class
    • Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration: Dinner Dance
    • Harvard Business School: Dancing Class
    • Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration: Dinner Dance
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This image shows an open book or scrapbook with clipped newspaper pages and other paper ephemera mounted on the pages. The left page features a printed section titled "Tuesday," listing various events, hotel functions, art museum exhibitions, and a schedule for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It includes details like hockey matches, dinners, meetings, luncheons, concerts, and exhibitions dated around January 13, 1929. Handwritten text at the top indicates the week is from January 13, 1929, and a newspaper name and date, "Crimson Jan. 9, 1929," is noted at the top right.

The right page contains an article titled "ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS," discussing changes in fine arts education, the introduction of competitive examinations offering monetary awards, and the standardization of fine arts curricula, particularly at Harvard's new Fogg Art Museum. The article is typed and looks like a newspaper clipping.

There is also a small ticket or card attached at the bottom left corner of the left page, advertising a Lowell Institute lecture series on the history of prints and drawings in American collections by Paul J. Sachs, LL.D., scheduled to begin January 4, 1929. Another small label or ticket marked "No. 699 RIGHT" is partially visible, attached over part of the text.

Overall, the pages contain historical information related to Boston events and art education in the late 1920s assembled in a scrapbook format.

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The image displays a page from a publication or a scrapbook, with visible signs of age and wear. It appears to contain a schedule of events for Tuesday, January 14, 1930, as indicated by the heading "Tuesday" and a handwritten note at the top reading "Week of January 14, 1930." This page features listings for various cultural and social events in Boston. It includes information on exhibitions, lectures, meetings, and dances happening at different venues on that date.

The top left section called "BOSTON GARDEN—Hockey Bruins vs. Rangers" lists a hockey game; there are other listings for charitable functions, supper, a dinner, a cabaret, and a museum exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, which includes artworks from Cambridge, Mass. and is open to the public during specified weekdays and Saturdays.

On the bottom left is an advertisement for the "LOWELL INSTITUTE EIGHT LECTURES on the History of Prints and Drawings as Illustrated in American Collections by PAUL J. SACHS, LL. D." starting on Friday Afternoons beginning January 14, 1930.

The right side of the image features an article with the heading "ORDER COMES TO THE FINE ARTS" focusing on the academic significance and standardization efforts in the field of Fine Arts. The article seems to discuss the impact of incorporating these arts into a college curriculum and mentions the role of organizations like the College Art Association of America.

There is also a partial view of another page behind the one in the foreground, hinting at the bounded nature of the document. This backdrop page appears to contain text but is mostly obscured by the main page. A handwritten note in red pencil marks "Crimson Jan 14, 1930" on the top right side, potentially indicating the date of the publication or archival method, and possibly suggesting that the contents were published in or clipped from "The Harvard Crimson" newspaper.

The wear and discoloration of the paper show its historical age, and various items are taped or pasted onto the pages, indicating that someone preserved these documents, likely for their personal records or historical significance.

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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.