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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796361

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The image shows a page from a publication dated March 11, 1929, specifically from a section titled "Christian Science Monitor." The page is divided into several columns.

On the left side, there are two main columns of text discussing reviews and critiques of a publication called "The Hound & Horn." The first column features an excerpt from a review about Lucius Beebe's praise for a poem by J.R. Agee, as well as a review of another poem by J.R. Agee. The review expresses a need for a definite policy to maintain standards in the publication.

The right side of the page is dedicated to an advertisement for the spring issue of "The Hound & Horn." It highlights several articles that will be featured in the issue, including a poem by Bernard Bandler and a story by Francis McAllister. The advertisement also mentions that the magazine has won national recognition and includes a picture of the magazine cover. Additionally, it lists various local stores where the magazine can be purchased.

At the bottom of the page, there is a section titled "For Specialists Only" that discusses a poem about a synagogue and a lecture by Dr. J.H. Cousins of Madras, India, on Indian Architecture and Sculpture, to be held at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page appears to be from a vintage publication, as indicated by the aged appearance of the paper and the style of the text. The layout and design are indicative of mid-20th-century print media.

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This image shows an open book or magazine with a page from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated March 11, 1929. The page features an article and advertisement for "The Hound & Horn," a Harvard magazine.

Left Column:

  • Title: "Spring Hound and Horn pleases and puzzles with wide variety"
  • Author: Lucius Beebe
  • Content:
    • The article discusses the March issue of "The Hound & Horn," praising a poem titled "Anne Garner" by J.R. Agee.
    • It mentions various other contributions such as "The Humanism of W.C. Brownell" by Bernard Bandler, "The Ideas of Gordon Craig" by A. Hyatt Mayor, and "Notes from a Soviet Diary" by Charles Sanders Peirce.
    • The article also includes a quote from the poem "Anne Garner" and critiques the style and content of the magazine.

Right Column:

  • Title: "Out Today – The Spring Issue of The HOUND & HORN"
  • Content:
    • A list of articles and contributions in the magazine, including:
      • "The Humanism of W.C. Brownell" by Bernard Bandler
      • "Anne Garner" (Poem) by J.R. Agee
      • "The Ideas of Gordon Craig" by A. Hyatt Mayor
      • "The Presentation of Christ" (Poem) by Dudley Fitts
      • "A Walk with the Hangman" (Story) by Francis McAllister
      • "Notes from a Soviet Diary" by Jere Abbott
      • "Two Uncollected Papers" by Charles Sanders Peirce
    • Notes on printing by Philip Hofer, book reviews, reproductions of drawings by Peter Teigen, and Gurdon Howe.
  • On Sale at these local stores:
    • A list of stores in Cambridge and Boston where the magazine can be purchased, including Amee Bros., Gomatos Bros., Arthur’s Spa, Grolier Book Shop, Bence Pharmacy, Harvard Co-operative Society, Broadway Pharmacy, Harvard Ice Cream Parlor, Dunster House Bookshop, Harvard Union, Eaton Pharmacy, Kawan & Sabbag, Felix, and University Book Company.
  • For Specialists Only:
    • A brief article about the founding of Pragmatism and its relevance to students of the college scene.
  • Cousins Lectures at Fogg:
    • An advertisement for a lecture on "Indian Architecture and Sculpture" by Dr. J.H. Cousins of Madras, India, to be held on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

The page appears to be well-preserved and provides a glimpse into the literary and cultural scene of Harvard in 1929.

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This image shows a single, open page from the Christian Science Monitor, dated March 11, 1929. The page is aged, with yellowed paper and visible wear along the edges, and is bound in a black, hardcover volume, suggesting it is from a bound collection or scrapbook.

The main focus of the page is a review and promotion of "The Hound & Horn," a Harvard-based literary magazine. The entire right-hand column and a large portion of the left are dedicated to this topic.

Key Content:

1. Headline: "SPRING HOUND AND HORN / PLEASURES AND PUZZLES WITH WIDE VARIETY"

  • Authored by Lucius Beebe.
  • The review is critical, noting that the magazine feels "Lost in Forest of Modernist Profusion" and that it "FEELS NEED OF DEFINITE POLICY TO MAINTAIN STANDARD."

2. Review of Contents:

  • The review criticizes J.R. Agee's poem "Anne Garner," calling it a "rare bit of luck" and questioning its merit.
  • It includes a quoted stanza from the poem, describing a woman named Anne plowing a field.
  • The reviewer finds A gee's verse lacking in "epigram or obscurity" and notes his "bitter and concisely satirizing qualities" are borrowed from Robinson.
  • It also critiques "Notes From a Soviet Diary" by Charles Sanders Pierce as "notably observant and fair-minded" but lacking "pro or con attitude toward social Russia."
  • The reviewer dismisses Dudley Fitts' contribution as "fairly well turned verse" that "doesn't really seem to matter."

3. Advertisement/Announcement: "Out Today"

  • This is a promotional box for "The Spring Issue of The HOUND & HORN."
  • It claims the magazine "has won National Recognition."
  • List of Contents:
    • "THE HUMANISM OF W. C. BROWNELL" by Bernard Bandler
    • "ANNE GARNER" (Poem) by J. R. Agee
    • "THE IDEAS OF GORDON CRAIG" by A. Hyatt Mayor
    • "THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST" (Poem) by Dudley Fitts
    • "A WALK WITH THE HANGMAN" (Story) by Francis McAllister
    • "NOTES FROM A SOVIET DIARY" by Jere Abbott
    • "TWO UNCOLLECTED PAPERS" by Charles Sanders Peirce
  • Additional Features: Notes on Printing by Philip Hofer, Book Reviews, reproductions of drawings by Peter Teigen and Gordon Howe.
  • Where to Buy: A list of local Boston-area stores, including Amee Bros., Gomatos Bros., Arthur's Spa, Grolier Book Shop, Harvard Co-operative Society, Harvard Ice Cream Parlor, and others.

4. Other Articles on the Page:

  • "For Specialists Only": A brief, critical note on the article "The Founding of Pragmatism," discussing its relevance to logicians and metaphysicians.
  • "Cousins Lectures at Fogg": A short notice announcing a lecture by Dr. J.H. Cousins of Madras, India, on "Indian Architecture and Sculpture" at the Fogg Art Museum.

In summary, this newspaper page is a snapshot of literary criticism from 1929. It primarily features Lucius Beebe’s mixed-to-negative review of a new issue of The Hound & Horn, juxtaposed with the magazine’s own promotional material listing its esteemed contributors and contents. The tone is analytical and somewhat skeptical, reflecting the critical discourse around modernist literature at the time. The presence of the physical bound volume adds to the historical and archival feel of the image.

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The image shows an open book with a page displaying the March 11, 1929 issue of the Christian Science Monitor. The left page has a review titled "Spring Hound and Horn Pleases and Puzzles with Wide Variety" that discusses the March issue of the Harvard Magazine, The Hound & Horn. The review praises the magazine for its variety of content and its ability to entertain and puzzle readers. The right page has an article titled "Out Today" that discusses the changing nature of Harvard students and the impact of modern trends on their writing and interests. The article mentions that the Hound & Horn has been on the lookout for material for its pages from Harvard undergraduates and has achieved notable success in this respect. The image also shows advertisements for local stores where the Hound & Horn magazine can be purchased.

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The image is of an open book, displaying two pages. The book is titled "The Hound & Horn," and the specific issue is from March 11, 1929. The pages are filled with text and a few illustrations.

Left Page:

  • Title: "Spring Hound and Horn Pleases and Puzzles with Wide Variety"
  • Main Text:
    • Discusses a poem titled "Anne Garner" by Lucius Beebe.
    • Describes the poem as modernist and praises its age.
    • Mentions that the poem feels lost in the forest of modernist profusion.
    • Highlights the need for a definite policy to maintain standards.
    • Reviews the March number of the Hound and Horn, written for the Crimson by Lucius Beebe.
    • Describes the poem "Anne Garner" as a symbol of neutralism, impartial, spring forces, and autumn.
    • Notes the poem’s structure, mentioning the lines, blank verse, and the theme of a woman whose soul is one with the soil.
    • Comments on the work being done and the quiet hills, the sky, and the husband guiding the plow.
    • Mentions that the poem has borrowed the bitter and concisely stringent forms of Robinson’s verse but lacks the taste for emphasis or obscuring his verse with inversions or periphrasis.
    • Concludes by stating that the poem derives from the soil and season and harvest of the earth.

Right Page:

  • Title: "Out Today"
  • Main Text:
    • Lists several books and their authors, including "The Humanism of W. C. Brownell" by Bernard Bandler, "Anne Garner" (poem) by J. R. A. Gee, "The Ideas of Gordon Craig" by J. Hart Mayer, "The Presentation of Christ" (poem) by Dudley Fitts, "A Walk with the Hangman" by Francis McAllisteer, "Notes from a Soviet Diary" by Jero Abbott, and "Two Uncollected Papers" by Charles Sanders Peirce.
    • Provides notes on printing by Philip Hofer and mentions book reviews, reproductions of drawings by Peter Teigan and Gordon Howe, and two examples of modern book illustration.
    • Lists local stores where the magazine is on sale, including Ames & Bradley, Grolier Book Shop, Harvard Co-operative Society, Harvard Ice Cream Parlor, Dunster House Bookshop, Harvard Union, Eaton Pharmacy, and others.
    • Announces a brief but interesting article titled "The Founding of Pragmatism" and mentions a lecture on "Indian Architecture and Sculpture" by Dr. J. H. Cousins of Madras, India, to be held at the Fogg Art Museum.

Illustrations:

  • On the left page, there is an illustration of a woman with a dog, possibly representing the theme of the poem "Anne Garner."
  • On the right page, there is a small illustration of a book cover.

Additional Notes:

  • The magazine seems to be focused on literature, art, and intellectual discourse, featuring reviews, poems, and articles on various topics.
  • The content suggests a scholarly and artistic audience, with an emphasis on modernist literature and critical reviews.

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The image depicts the interior pages of a vintage publication titled "The Hound & Horn," which is identified as "The Spring Issue of The Harvard Magazine." The publication is dated March 11, 1949, as indicated at the top of the page.

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page features the title "The Hound & Horn" prominently displayed in large, bold letters.
    • Below the title, it is described as "The Spring Issue of The Harvard Magazine that has won National Recognition."
    • A decorative logo or emblem is present beneath the title, featuring stylized text and graphics.
  2. Main Articles:

    • The left column contains several article headlines and excerpts:
      • "SPRING HOUND AND HORN PLEASES AND PUZZLES WITH WIDE VARIETY" – This appears to be a review or commentary on the current issue.
      • "FEELS NEED OF DEFINITE POLICY TO MAINTAIN STANDARD" – This seems to discuss editorial or organizational concerns.
      • Excerpts from a poem titled "Anne Garner" by Bernard Bandler are included, with lines such as:

        "The plowing and inexorable plow,
        Watched her husband guiding it, and
        Watched her greenly, stealing out
        Alone..."

    • The right column features a section titled "Out Today," which lists various contributors and their works:
      • "THE HUMANISM OF W. C. BROWNLE" by Bernard Bandler
      • "ANNE GARNER" by Bernard Bandler
      • "THE IDEAS OF POETRY" by J. R. Agee
      • "THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST" by A. Hyatt Mayor
      • "A WALK WITH THE HANGMAN" by Dudley Fitts
      • "NOTES FROM A SOVIET DIARY" by Charles Sanders Pierce
      • "TWO UNCOLLECTED PAPERS" by Charles Sanders Pierce
  3. Advertising Section:

    • Below the main content, there is a section titled "On Sale at these local stores:" listing various bookstores and shops in the Boston/Cambridge area where the magazine can be purchased. Examples include:
      • Arthur's Spa
      • Bence Pharmacy
      • Broadway Pharmacy
      • Duster House Bookshop
      • Eaton Pharmacy
      • Felix
      • Grolier Bookshop
      • Harvard Co-operative Society
      • Harvard Ice Cream Parlor
      • Harvard Union
      • Kawan & Sabbag
      • University Bookstore
  4. Additional Text:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a small section discussing a symposium titled "The Founding of Pragmatism" by Robson, which took place at Harvard in 1938. It also mentions a lecture series titled "Cousins Lectures at Fogg" by Dr. J. H. Cousins of Madras, India, scheduled for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

Design and Condition:

  • The publication has a classic, printed layout typical of mid-20th-century magazines.
  • The paper appears aged, with a slightly yellowed tone and visible creases, suggesting it is a historical artifact.
  • The text is typeset in a serif font, and the design includes decorative borders and headings, giving it a formal and literary aesthetic.

Overall Impression:

This image showcases a well-preserved issue of "The Hound & Horn," highlighting its literary content, contributors, and local advertising. The publication reflects the cultural and intellectual milieu of Harvard in the late 1940s, featuring poetry, essays, and reviews by notable authors and scholars. The inclusion of both creative works and scholarly discussions underscores its role as a platform for literary and intellectual discourse.

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The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring a newspaper clipping titled "Out Today" with the subtitle "The Spring Issue of The Hound & Horn." The clipping is prominently displayed in the center of the page, accompanied by a list of bookstores selling the magazine.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Title: "Out Today"
  • Subtitle: "The Spring Issue of The Hound & Horn"
  • Content: A review of the magazine, highlighting its unique features and content

Bookstores Selling the Magazine:

  • List of bookstores selling the magazine, including:
    • Amc. Bros.
    • Arthur's Spa
    • Bence Pharmacy
    • Broadway Pharmacy
    • Dunster House Bookshop
    • Eaton Pharmacy
    • Felix
    • Gomatos Bros.
    • Grolier Book Shop
    • Harvard Co-operative Society
    • Harvard Ice Cream Parlor
    • Harvard Union
    • Kawan & Sabag
    • University Book Company

Page Details:

  • The page is from an old book, likely published in the early 20th century.
  • The book is bound in a dark brown leather cover.
  • The page has a yellowed appearance, indicating age.
  • The text is printed in black ink on a white background.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.
  • There are no other objects or features visible in the image.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a vintage book page with a newspaper clipping and a list of bookstores selling a magazine.

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The image presents a page from an old book or magazine, featuring a prominent advertisement for "The Hound & Horn" on the right side. The advertisement showcases the cover of the magazine and lists its contents, including poems by notable authors such as J.R. Agee and Dudley Fitts.

On the left side of the page, there is an article titled "Spring Hound and Horn Pleases and Puzzles with Wide Variety." The article discusses the latest issue of the magazine, highlighting its diverse range of topics and styles. It also mentions that the magazine has been praised by critics for its high-quality content and innovative approach to publishing.

At the top of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads "Christian Science Monitor Mar 11, 1929." This suggests that the page was originally published in the Christian Science Monitor newspaper on March 11, 1929.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the literary world of the late 1920s, showcasing the work of prominent authors and the innovative approach of "The Hound & Horn" magazine.

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The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated March 11, 1929. The clipping is yellowed with age and features a prominent advertisement for "The Hound & Horn" magazine on the right-hand side.

Advertisement Details:

  • The advertisement is titled "Out Today" and highlights the spring issue of "The Hound & Horn," a Harvard magazine that has garnered national recognition.
  • The issue includes notable articles and poems, such as "The Humanism of W.C. Brownell" by Bernard Bandler and "Anne Garner" by J.R. Agee.
  • A list of local stores where the magazine can be purchased is also provided.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • The clipping is bound in a black book or scrapbook, suggesting that it has been carefully preserved and archived.
  • The surrounding text on the page appears to be a review of the Hound and Horn magazine, written by Lucius Beebe.
  • The review praises the magazine's "wide variety" and notes that it has been on the lookout for material from Harvard undergraduates.

Overall:

The image provides a glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of the late 1920s, highlighting the importance of "The Hound & Horn" magazine as a platform for emerging writers and thinkers.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated March 11, 1929. The clipping is yellowed and features a black binder on the left side.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Title: "SPRING HOUND AND HORN PLEASES AND PUZZLES WITH WIDE VARIETY"
  • Content: The article discusses the Spring issue of "The Hound & Horn," a Harvard Magazine that has won national recognition.
  • Features:
    • A list of articles and poems featured in the issue, including:
      • "THE HUMANISM OF W.C. BROWNELL" by Bernard Bandler
      • "ANNE GARNER" (Poem) by J.R. Agee
      • "THE IDEAS OF GORDON CRAIG" by A.H. Mayor
      • "THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST" by Vallely Finn
      • "A WALK WITH THE HANGMAN" (Story) by Francis McAllister
      • "NOTES FROM A SOVIET DIARY" by Pere Abbott
      • "TWO UNCOLLECTED PAPERS" by Charles Sanders Peirce

Advertisement:

  • Title: "On Sale at these local stores:"
  • List of Stores:
    • Amec Bros.
    • Arthur's Spa
    • Bence Pharmacy
    • Broadway Pharmacy
    • Dunster House Bookshop
    • Eaton Pharmacy
    • Felix
    • Gomatros Bros.
    • Grolier Book Shop
    • Harvard Co-operative Society
    • Harvard Ice Cream Parlor
    • Kawan & Sabbag
    • University Book Company

Additional Content:

  • Cousins Lectures at Fogg: A little-known and rarely-tested portion of the world's culture will form the subject of an illustrated lecture on "Indian Architecture and Sculpture," by Dr. J.H. Cousins of Madras, India. The talk will be held on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum, and will be open to the public.