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The image shows an open page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, detailing various events, acquisitions, and announcements. The content is divided into two main sections:

1. Collections and Critiques:

   • Oriental Art Exhibit at Fogg:
     • The text describes recent acquisitions made to the Oriental Art collection at the Fogg Museum. Notable additions include a Buddhist divinity figure from the 18th century, a large wooden figure of a seated Buddha, and a seventeenth-century Gypsum sculpture.
     • The exhibit also features Japanese paintings, early Chinese paintings, and a collection of woodcuts and woodblock illustrations.
     • The museum has received significant donations from individuals like Philip Hofer, Bernard Berenson, and Sir Percival David.

2. Harvard Alumni Bulletin:

   • The Glee Club:
     • The itinerary for the Glee Club's spring recess trip is listed, including performances in New York City, Wells College, Philadelphia, Newark, Rochester, and Stratford.
   • Pi Eta Play:
     • The Pi Eta Club will present "The Undergraduate," a play written, casted, and produced by undergraduates, with a performance on March 8 at the Harvard Union.
   • Harvard Engineering Society:
     • The annual dinner of the Harvard Engineering Society will be held on March 7, featuring speakers like Robert Ridder and Professor H. E. Clifford.
   • Calendar:
     • A list of upcoming events, including lectures, concerts, and club meetings. Notable events include:
       • A lecture on modern Swedish architecture by Professor S. G. Cronholm.
       • A symposium on physical growth and health by Dr. Harold Stuart.
       • Various club meetings and concerts, such as the Harvard Club of Boston and the Radcliffe Choral Society.
       • Wrestling matches and fencing competitions between Harvard and other universities.
       • Chapel services and lectures on religious and scientific topics.

The bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of cultural, academic, and social activities happening within the Harvard community during the specified period.

The image shows a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically the issue dated Saturday, March 2, 1985. The page is divided into two main sections:

1. Left Section: Collections and Critiques

   • Headline: "ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT NOW SHOWING AT FOGG"
   • Subheading: "Acquisitions Made During Past Six Months Are on View Feb. 1"
   • The text describes recent acquisitions and exhibits at the Fogg Museum, including:
     • A Buddhist sculpture excavated in Mongolia in 1924.
     • A bronze figure representing a Buddhist deity, gifted by Sir Percival David.
     • A large wooden figure from the seventeenth century, purchased in Peking.
     • Japanese paintings and drawings, including a pair of screens with two Buddhist figures and a full set of Buddhist drawings.
     • A large collection of prints given by Philip Hofer, covering a wide range of subjects and periods.

2. Right Section: Calendar and Events

   • Calendar of Events:
     • March 1: Lecture on "Modern Swedish Architecture" by Professor Johnny Roosval of Stockholm.
     • March 2: Various sports events such as Hockey, Track, Wrestling, Fencing, and a Glee Club concert.
     • March 3: Lecture titled "The Impact of Modern Science upon Religion" by Dr. Kirtley F. Mather.
     • March 4: Lecture on "The Deformed Mouth of a Child" by Dr. L. W. Buncher.
     • March 5: Lecture on "Biological Fishery Investigations" by Professor Nikolai A. Borodin.
     • March 6: Lecture on "The Transmission of Electricity at High Voltages" by Professor C. L. Dawes.
     • March 7: Lecture on "The Relation between Physical Growth and Intelligence" by Professor H. E. Clifford.
     • March 8: A concert by the Harvard Glee Club and an engineering society dinner.
     • March 10: Various events including a chapel service, a lecture by Professor Joseph Fort Newton, and a concert by the Harvard Glee Club.

The page also mentions the Harvard Engineering Society dinner and the Glee Club's spring concert schedule.

The image is a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically from the March 1987 issue. The page includes several sections:

1. Oriental Art Exhibit (Top Left):

   • This section highlights the acquisitions made during the past year at the Oriental Department of the Fogg Museum.
   • The additions include notable works such as:
     • A Buddhist sculpture from Mongolia, placed on exhibit for the first time.
     • A pair of bronze mirrors from Khoto, a city destroyed in the 13th century.
     • A large wooden sculpture from Peking, representing a religious scene.
     • Japanese paintings, including works from the 17th century, which are now part of the museum’s collection.

2. Acquisitions Made During Past Year (Center Left):

   • This section mentions the addition of several significant pieces, including:
     • A small bronze Buddha figure from Korea.
     • Wooden book illustrations, including some from the 16th century.

3. The Glee Club Schedule (Center Right):

   • Details a series of upcoming performances and events, including:
     • Concerts and lectures by various professors and students.
     • A play titled "Whoops Dearie" and a dance performance by the Pi Eta Club.

4. Calendar (Bottom Right):

   • Lists various events scheduled for the week of March 1 to March 10, including:
     • Lectures on topics such as Modern Swedish Architecture, Transmission of Electricity, and Health Problems of the Modern World.
     • Sports events like a hockey game between Yale and Harvard.
     • Club activities and meetings like the Harvard Engineering Society’s annual dinner.

The overall focus of the page is educational and cultural, featuring updates on museum acquisitions and academic events at Harvard.

The image displays an open book with two visible pages. The left page is titled "COLLECTIONS and CRITIQUES" and discusses the "ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT NOW SHOWING AT FOGG." It mentions acquisitions made during the past year, including a Buddhist sculpture, Japanese paintings, and a collection of prints. The right page is from the "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" and includes a calendar of events for March, listing various lectures, concerts, and sports activities scheduled at Harvard University and other locations. Specific events include talks by professors, musical performances, and sports games, with detailed dates and times.

The image shows a page from a publication, specifically the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated Saturday, March 2. The page includes several sections and articles:

1. Collections and Critiques (Oriental Art Exhibit):

   • New Additions to Collections:
     • The Department of the Fogg Museum at Harvard has recently made several acquisitions. Among these are:
       • A Buddhist sculpture from 1242 in Mongolia.
       • A sculpture identified by Sir Aurel Stein, displayed temporarily for study.
       • Chinese mirrors from the 6th to the 10th century.
       • A small bronze figure from the 13th century representing D. W. Ross.
       • A wooden figure representing a religious sculpture type from the seventeenth century.
       • Japanese paintings by important artists like Fugai and Tokuyama.
       • A collection of early Buddhist drawings, including a notable gift from Sir Percival David.
   • Exhibitions and Attention:
     • The directors are inviting attention to the Oriental Exhibitions.

2. Harvard Alumni Events:

   • The Glee Club Trip:

     • The itinerary of the Harvard Glee Club includes performances in various cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, New Haven, and Syracuse from April 7 to April 12.

   • Pi Eta Play:

     • The Pi Eta Club will perform the play "Whoops" on March 7 at the Copley-Plaza Hotel in Boston. This event will include an informal reunion dinner and dance.

3. Calendar of Events:

   • Saturday, March 2:
     • Various lectures and events are scheduled:
       • Hackney, Yale vs. Harvard, university and intramural club concert.
       • Track meet at New York: Pennsylvania vs. Harvard.
       • Wrestling match at New Haven: Yale vs. Harvard.
   • Monday, March 4:
     • Basketball game, Harvard vs. Boston University.
     • Lecture on "The Transmission of Greek Fire" by Professor Nikolaos A. M. Bordon.
   • Tuesday, March 5:
     • Chamber music exposition by Mr. Arthur Hartmann at the Boston Medical Library.
   • Wednesday, March 6:
     • Glee Club concert at Symphony Hall, Boston.
   • Thursday, March 7:
     • Lecture on "The Transmission of Electricity at High Voltages" by Professor C. L. Dawes.
   • Saturday, March 9:
     • Hockey, Harvard vs. New Haven Squash.
     • Union Boat Club vs. Harvard '72.
     • Wrestling, Harvard vs. Amherst.

Overall, the page provides detailed information about recent acquisitions in the Fogg Museum, upcoming events for Harvard alumni, and a calendar of significant activities and lectures.

The image is a page from a bulletin, specifically the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated Saturday, March 2, and listing various events and activities for the week.

Main Sections:

Top Section: "Collections and Critiques"

• Oriental Art Exhibit Now Showing at Fogg:
  • Acquisitions Made During Past Christmas Are on View Feb. 1:
    • The Fogg Museum has added several items to its collection, including:
      • A Buddhist sculpture from Mongolia.
      • A Chinese mirror from the 10th century.
      • A bronze figure representing a Buddhist divinity.
      • A large wooden figure from Peking, representing a religious sculpture.
      • Japanese paintings exhibited by Sir Percival David, including a pair of folding screens.
    • The acquisitions span a variety of periods and subjects, from fifteenth-century prints to eighteenth-century sculptures.

Calendar Section:

• Saturday, March 2:

  • Hockey game: Yale vs. Harvard at New York's Madison Square Garden.
  • Track: I. C. A. A. A. at New York.
  • Wrestling: University of Pennsylvania vs. Harvard.
  • Fencing: Yale vs. Harvard at New Haven.

• Sunday, March 3:

  • Appleton Chapel service at 11 A.M., preacher Rev. Karl Reiland of St. George's Church, New York City.
  • Lecture: "The Impact of Modern Science upon Religion" by Kirsley F. Mather, Professor of Geology, Harvard.

• Monday, March 4:

  • Basketball: Yale vs. Harvard at Boston.
  • Lecture: "Biological Fishery Investigations" by Professor N. A. Borodin, Museum of Comparative Zoology, at 4:30 P.M.
  • Lecture: "The Transmission of Electricity at High Voltages" by Professor C. L. Dawes, Pierce Hall, 4:30 P.M.
  • Lecture: "The Deformed Mouth of a Child" by Dr. W. L. W. Williams, Harvard Medical School, 4 P.M.
  • Lecture: "Health Problems of the Modern Business Man" by Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, 4 P.M.

• Tuesday, March 5:

  • Lecture: "The Effect of the Child's Family" by Dr. L. W. Williams, Harvard Medical School, 4 P.M.
  • Lecture: "Health Problems of the Modern Business Man" by Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, 4 P.M.

• Wednesday, March 6:

  • Lecture: "The Deformed Mouth of a Child" by Dr. W. L. W. Williams, Harvard Medical School, 4 P.M.

• Thursday, March 7:

  • Lecture: "The Transmission of Electricity at High Voltages" by Professor C. L. Dawes, Pierce Hall, 4:30 P.M.

• Friday, March 8:

  • Lecture: "The Impact of Modern Science upon Religion" by Kirsley F. Mather, Professor of Geology, Harvard.

Additional Information:

• Pi Eta Play:
  • The Pi Eta Club will present a play "Whoops, Dearie!" on March 7 and 8.
• The Glee Club:
  • A trip itinerary for the Glee Club's upcoming spring recess.
• Harvard Engineering Society:
  • Dinner held on March 28 with speakers including Robert Ridgway and Professor H. E. Clifford.

Miscellaneous:

• Collections and Critiques:
  • A mention of the collection of prints given by Philip Hofer, including a range of subjects from the fifteenth century to the present day.
  • Highlights on the acquisition of a book with woodcut illustrations by Toulouse-Lautrec, among other items.

The image is of an open book or booklet titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The text is dense, consisting of several sections in small, organized text, covering various announcements, news, and events related to Harvard University and its alumni. The left page has a lower-case letter "c" and the words "COLLECTIONS" and "CRITIQUES", followed by an uppercase headline "ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT NOW SHOWING AT FOGG." The left page discusses several topics such as acquisitions made during the past February for the Fogg Museum, a Rodin bronze figure offered as a gift, and additional art-related content.

The right page shows different sections with various headings like "THE GLEE CLUB", "PI ETA PLAY", "THIRTY YEARS SOCIETY", "HARVARD ENGINEERING SOCIETY", and a section at the bottom titled "CALENDAR". Each section lists activities, names, and locations relating to Harvard University, including announcements like club meetings, plays, speeches, and events happening on specific dates in March.

The pages of the book appear to be yellowed with age, which suggests the book might be quite old. There are handwritten notations and underlinings on some parts of the right page, indicating that a reader has interacted with the content, possibly marking certain events or topics of interest. The photo captures the book at an angle, with the edges of the pages visible, giving a sense of the book's thickness and physical condition.

Description of the Image:

The image shows an open book, likely a historical or archival document, with text printed on its pages. The book appears to be a publication titled "Collections and Critiques", as indicated by the bold, prominent heading at the top of the left page. The content is formatted in a structured, newspaper-like layout, with multiple columns of text and various headings, suggesting it is a bulletin or newsletter.

Left Page:

• Title: "COLLECTIONS AND CRITIQUES"
• Subtitle: "ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT NOW SHOWING AT FOGG"
• Content: The left page discusses acquisitions made by the Fogg Museum during the past year. It highlights recent additions to the museum's collection, including:
  • Buddhist sculpture excavated in Mongolia in 1924, placed on exhibition for the first time.
  • Chinese mirrors from the 10th century.
  • Bronze figures representing Buddhist deities, such as the "Six Dynasties" style.
  • Korean wooden figures from the 17th century.
  • Japanese paintings from the 18th century, including a pair of paintings depicting the "twelvefold Buddhist figures."
  • Sculpture from the 17th century, including a large wooden figure of a religious figure.

The text provides details about the origins, significance, and condition of these artifacts, emphasizing their historical and cultural value. It also mentions that some items were gifts, such as the Buddhist sculpture from Mongolia and the Korean bronze figure.

Right Page:

• Title: "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN"
• Content: The right page is structured as a bulletin or newsletter, listing various events, lectures, and activities scheduled for the week of Saturday, March 2. The events are organized by date and include:
  • Saturday, March 2:
    • I.C.A.A.A.S. at Harvard: Track, Yale vs. Harvard, New York Wrestling, Phillips University vs. Harvard, vs. Fencing, Yale vs. Harvard.
    • Appleton Chapel service: 11 A.M., preacher Rev. Karl Reliand of St. George's Church, New York City.
  • Monday, March 4:
    • The Glee Club: Itinerary for the coming spring recess, including performances in New York, Philadelphia, and other locations.
    • P.E. TA Play: The Pi Eta Club will perform a play titled "Whoops Dearie!" on March 7, with performances by the undergraduate members.
  • Wednesday, March 6:
    • Lecture on Biological Fishery Investigations by Professor Nikolai A. Borodin, Museum of Comparative Zoology.
    • Lecture on "The Transmutation of Species" by Professor Robert Zoological Room 442, P.M.
  • Thursday, March 7:
    • Lecture on "Health Problems of the Modern Woman" by Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.
  • Saturday, March 9:
    • Clubs, Symphony Hall, Boston: Hockey, Yale vs. Harvard; Wrestling, Yale vs. Harvard; Fencing, Yale vs. Harvard.
    • Appleton Chapel service: 11 A.M., preacher Rev. Joseph Fort Newton, Rector of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Overbrook, Pa.
  • Calendar Section: Lists additional events, such as a lecture on "Modern Swedish Architecture" by Professor Jöggy Roosvall of the University of Stockholm, and a lecture on "The Formality of the Physical Growth and Mercantile Industry between University of La Plata, Argentina."

Overall Context:

The book appears to be a historical publication, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the style of the text, the mention of the Fogg Museum (now the Harvard Art Museums), and the format of the bulletin. It serves a dual purpose: documenting museum acquisitions and exhibitions (left page) and providing a schedule of university events and lectures (right page). The content reflects a blend of cultural, academic, and social activities at Harvard University during the time period.

The physical condition of the book suggests it may be an archival or historical artifact, with visible wear and tear, indicating its age and use.

The image shows a spread of pages from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin. The left page has a section titled "Collections and Critiques" with an article about an Oriental Art Exhibit at Fogg Museum. The article describes various acquisitions made by the museum, including a Buddhist sculpture from Mongolia, Chinese mirrors, and a small bronze figure representing Buddha. The right page has a section titled "The Glee Club" with information about the club's upcoming events, including a concert, a play, and a dinner. There is also a calendar section with various lectures and events scheduled for the coming weeks.

The image shows an open book with a focus on two pages. The left page contains text that appears to be an article or announcement about an "Oriental Art Exhibit Now Showing at Fogg." The text is organized in a column format and discusses acquisitions made during the past year, highlighting specific items such as a Buddhist sculpture from Mongolia, a small bronze figure representing a Buddhist deity, and a large wooden figure from Peking. The text also mentions the addition of Japanese paintings to the exhibit.

The right page features the "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" with a calendar of events. The events listed include sports matches, lectures, and social gatherings such as the annual dinner of the Harvard Engineering Society. The calendar spans from Saturday, March 2, to Sunday, March 10, with specific times and locations provided for each event.

The book seems to be from an older publication, as indicated by the style of the text and the layout. The pages are slightly aged, with some discoloration and wear, suggesting it has been handled frequently. The text is printed in black ink on white paper, with headings and titles in a larger, bold font to distinguish them from the body text.

The book is open to pages 641 and 642, as indicated by the page numbers at the top of each page. The content suggests that the book is intended for alumni of Harvard University, providing them with updates on exhibitions and upcoming events.