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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

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The image shows a page from "The Museum News," published by the American Association of Museums, dated May 1, 1929. This is Volume VII, Number 1. The page contains several sections and articles related to museum activities and personnel changes.

Main Sections and Articles:

  1. Rogers Appointed Director of City Art Museum in St. Louis:

    • Meyric R. Rogers has been appointed director of the City Art Museum in St. Louis, replacing Samuel L. Shaver, who died in September. Mr. Rogers was previously the director of the Baltimore Museum of Art.

  2. The American Association of Museums:

    • The association held its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on April 24-26.
    • Officers of the association are listed, including President Homer L. Shantz, Vice President Charles C. Abbott, and Secretary-Treasurer Laurence Vail Coleman.

  3. Fogg Museum Exhibit Echoes Great Predecessor:

    • The Fogg Museum at Harvard opened an exhibition of drawings and paintings by French artists. The exhibit includes works by Degas, Matisse, and others.
    • Notable pieces include a watercolor by Degas and an etching by Zuloaga.

  4. Layne Heads Museum:

    • Horace H. F. Jayne has been elected director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum, succeeding George Byron Gordon. Mr. Jayne has extensive experience in Eastern art and archaeology.

  5. Jayne Named Director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum:

    • Additional details about Horace H. F. Jayne's appointment and his background in archaeology and museum work.

  6. Museum Publications on Art:

    • List of recent publications from various museums, including the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  7. Museum Pubs on Science:

    • List of recent scientific publications from museums, including works on fishes, birds, and archaeological findings.

The page also includes a table of contents for the issue, indicating articles on a Montagnais prayer-book, a Mandan monument, and other topics. The layout is typical of a scholarly journal, with clear headings and detailed information about museum activities and publications.

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The image is a page from a publication titled "The Museum News," dated May 1, 1929, published by the American Association of Museums. This issue covers several topics related to museums and their activities.

Here are the detailed sections:

  1. Editorial Notice:

    • Ralph Clifton Smith is the editor.
    • M. Richard Dupereaux, Paris, is the correspondent for Europe.
    • Subscriptions are listed as $4.00 a year, with checks made payable to the Association. Acceptance of subscriptions is noted for the current issue and future volumes.
    • The publication includes a series of monographs and other publications by the Association.

  2. Rogers Appointed Director:

    • Meyric R. Rogers has been appointed director of the City Art Museum of St. Louis. He is noted for his previous roles, including serving as the acting director of the Baltimore Museum of Art.

  3. Fogg Museum Exhibit:

    • The exhibit titled "Echoes of Great Predecessors" at the Fogg Museum at Harvard features drawings and paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Notable works include the famous "Birth of Venus" by Botticelli and other significant pieces.

  4. Museum News:

    • From the Museums (continued):
      • A Montagnais Prayer-Book and a Mohawk Primer are mentioned as being part of the Attenborough God Xipe Tlaltecuhtli Monument.
      • An exhibit of the 19th and 20th Century French Painting is detailed, including a catalog published by the Fogg Art Museum.

  5. Jayne Heads Museum:

    • Horace H. Jayne has been elected as the new director of the Museum of Eastern Art at the University of Pennsylvania. His background includes archaeological expeditions to the Gobi Desert and Turkestan.

  6. Officers and Councillors:

    • The officers of the American Association of Museums are listed, including the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
    • Councillors include notable figures such as Charles C. Adams, Andrew Asaph Creighton, Samuel A. Stearns, and others.

  7. Miscellaneous Articles:

    • Hunting Fossils: Articles from recent issues about hunting fossils and trends in anthropology.
    • Museum Publications: Articles on art exhibitions and scientific publications, such as a catalog of the French paintings, and a publication on fishes of the series Carpiformes.
    • Discocyclina in California: Discusses findings in the San Diego Society of Natural History.
    • New Pocket Gopher and Squirrel: Brief descriptions of new species discovered in Mexico.

  8. Art Digest:

    • Details about the Jayne Heads Museum appointment, emphasizing his extensive archaeological work.

This issue of "The Museum News" highlights various significant museum activities, appointments, and publications from the early 20th century.

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The image depicts two pages from "The Museum News" published by the American Association of Museums on May 1, 1929. The left page primarily contains an article titled 'Fogg Museum Exhibit Echoes Great Predecessor,' detailing an exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Museum, featuring drawings and paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by Ingres, Pisanello, and others. It also mentions various other museum activities and publications, such as 'Museum News May 1, 1929' and 'Museum Publications on Art.'

The right page includes several sections. The top section announces the appointment of Myric R. Rogers as the director of the City Art Museum of St. Louis. Below this, there is a list of officers and councillors of the American Association of Museums. Additionally, there are articles titled 'A Montanas Prayer-Book and a Mohawk Primer,' discussing a rare book exhibit at the Montreal Museum, and 'Jayne Heads Museum,' announcing Horace H. F. Jayne's appointment as director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum. The page also includes a note about the next meeting of the Association and a section titled 'The Museum News,' detailing Jayne's background and contributions.

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The image shows a page from "The Museum News," published by the American Association of Museums, dated May 1, 1929. Here are the main articles and announcements detailed on this page:

  1. Headline: Rogers Appointed Director of City Art Museum

    • Meyric R. Rogers has been appointed the director of the City Art Museum of St. Louis, succeeding Charles Percy Davis, who is retiring. Rogers was previously the director of the Baltimore Museum of Art.

  2. Headline: The American Association of Museums

    • This section includes the list of officers of the association:
      • President: Fiske Kimball
      • First Vice-President: Arthur C. Parker
      • Second Vice-President: C. R. Toothaker
      • Secretary: Laurence Vail Coleman
      • Treasurer: Thomas S. Buechner
    • The councilors listed include several prominent figures in the museum community.

  3. Fogg Museum Exhibit: Echoes Great Predecessor

    • The Fogg Museum at Harvard opened a gallery showcasing drawings and paintings from notable artists like Michelangelo and Titian. The exhibition is curated by Paul J. Sachs and features works previously displayed in a 1915 exhibit.

  4. Montagnais Prayer-Book and a Monument to a National Hero

    • An article discussing the Montagnais Prayer-Book and a monument to a national hero, authored by the Keeper of the Torre do Tombo in Lisbon, Portugal.

  5. Jayne Heads Museum

    • Horace H. F. Jayne has been elected director of the Pennsylvania Museum following the resignation of Fiske Kimball.

  6. Museum News (continued)

    • Hunting Fossils: An article on recent phases and trends in anthropology.
    • Museum Publications on Art: Includes details about various museum publications:
      • Exhortation of French Painting by the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century
      • Catalogue of the Late of Christ which is part of the loan from the Art Museum at Harvard University.
      • Works on prints and tapestries from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
      • Various other publications on art and historical artifacts.

  7. Museum Purchases on Science

    • Announcements about recent acquisitions and publications from museums, including:
      • The Fishes of the series Caprifomes, Symbranchii, and Opisthomi by various authors.
      • Publications by the San Diego Society of Natural History.

  8. Discoveries in California

    • By Dr. Hubert G. Schenck, discussing new geological findings in California.

  9. New Publications

    • A New Pocket Gopher and a New Antelope Ground Squirrel from Lower California, Mexico, published by the San Diego Society of Natural History.

This issue of "The Museum News" provides a comprehensive look at the activities, personnel changes, and scholarly contributions within the museum community during that period.

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The image is a page from "The Museum News," Volume VII, No.1, published on May 1, 1929, by the American Association of Museums. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Publication Details:

    • Title: THE MUSEUM NEWS
    • Published by: THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
    • Editor: Ralph Clifton Smith
    • Correspondent: M. Richard Duplessix, Paris
    • Subscription Information: Subscriptions are $2.00 per year, payable to the Association. Checks should be made payable to the Association, with the address for correspondence being the American Association of Museums, 1003 F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
    • The Association publishes a series of monographs on museum subjects, with the latest being "The Art of the American Indian" by Heywood Florey, available for $1.00.

  2. News and Announcements:

    • Rogers Appointed Director: Meyric R. Rogers has been appointed director of the City Art Museum of St. Louis to fill the vacancy left by the death of Samuel H. Kress. Rogers, currently director of the Baltimore Museum of Art, will take up his new position in October.
    • American Association of Museums: Headquarters is at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The officers and councilors of the Association are listed, including:
      • President: Charles C. Perkins
      • Vice-Presidents: Charles L. Freer, James R. Angell, and others
      • Treasurer: Charles D. McCormick
      • Executive Secretary: Ralph Clifton Smith
      • Councilors: Various museum professionals from different institutions across the U.S.

  3. Articles and Exhibitions:

    • Fogg Museum Exhibit: The Fogg Museum at Harvard opened an exhibition of drawings and paintings by Francisco de Goya, including a rare collection of his prints and paintings.
    • Montagnis Prayer-Book: The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired a Montagnis Prayer-Book and a Mohawk Primer, which are notable for their historical and cultural significance.
    • Aztec God Kife Totec: The Metropolitan Museum of Art published an article in the Indian Notes, featuring the Aztec God Kife Totec.
    • Hunting Fossils: An article on recent phases and trends in anthropology, specifically discussing the fossil hunting in the Vancouver City Museum.
    • Museum Publications on Art: The Fogg Museum published a catalog on the exhibition of French paintings of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
    • Museum Pubs on Science: Publications include "The Fishes of the Series Caprifornes" from the U.S. National Museum and "Dissocyclina in California" from the San Diego Society of Natural History.

  4. Jayne Heads Museum:

    • Horace H. F. Jayne, a prominent figure in the field of Eastern art, has been elected director of the Jayne Heads Museum of the University of Pennsylvania, succeeding Dr. George Byron Gordon.

The page provides a comprehensive look at museum activities, new acquisitions, exhibitions, and personnel changes within the museum community in 1929.

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The image is a page from a publication titled "The Museum News," dated May 1, 1929. This publication is associated with the American Association of Museums.

Key details on the page include:

  1. Front Section:

    • Title: "The Museum News"
    • Editor: Ralph Clifton Smith
    • Correspondent: M. Richard Daphnaeus, Paris
    • Subscription Information: $2.00 per year; back issues available.
    • Publications: The association publishes a series of monographs and other publications.

  2. Main Articles:

    • Fogg Museum Exhibit Echoes Great Predecessor:

      • The Fogg Museum at Harvard University opened a gallery of drawings and paintings by Frans Hals, with a focus on the 16th century.
      • The exhibit includes a portrait of a woman by Hals and several pieces from the 19th century, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and others.
      • The exhibition is curated by Mr. A. C. Good and will be displayed until October.

    • Rogers Appointed Director of City Art Museum:

      • Meyric R. Rogers has been appointed as the new director of the City Art Museum of St. Louis, replacing Samuel L. Kress, who has moved to Baltimore.

    • Museum News from the Museums:

      • Various updates and news items from different museums, such as the appointment of Horace H. F. Jayne as director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

  3. The American Association of Museums:

    • Headquarters: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
    • Officers listed, including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Councilors.
    • The officers and councilors include notable figures such as Fiske Kimball, Arthur C. Parker, and others.

  4. Additional Notes:

    • A note on the "Montagnais Prayer-book" and the "Mohawk Primer," which are part of the collection of the American Indian, Hey Foundation in New York.
    • A mention of the "Hunting Fossils" and "Some Recent Phases and Trends in Anthropology" from the American Museum of Natural History.

  5. Museum Publications on Art:

    • A catalog from the Fogg Art Museum titled "Exhibition of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Paintings" from March 6 to April 6.

  6. Museum Publications on Science:

    • Publications from various institutions, including the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Pennsylvania.

The page is rich with information about museum activities, exhibitions, and organizational updates from 1929.

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The image shows a page from "The Museum News," dated May 1, 1929, Vol. VII, No. 1. This page contains several articles and announcements related to museum activities and appointments.

Key sections and highlights include:

  1. Header: The top header indicates the publication name "THE MUSEUM NEWS," and the date May 1, 1929. It also notes that it is published by the American Association of Museums.

  2. Rogers Appointed Director of City Art Museum St. Louis: An announcement that Meyric R. Rogers has been appointed director of the City Art Museum of St. Louis following the death of Samuel L. Sherer, while retaining his director role at the Baltimore Museum of Art. His background includes architecture and work at major U.S. museums.

  3. The American Association of Museums: This section lists the headquarters at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., along with officers (such as the president and vice-presidents) and councilors, including notable names of museum figures of the time.

  4. Fogg Museum Exhibit Echoes Great Predecessor: A detailed notice of the Fogg Museum’s exhibition that includes a gallery of drawings and paintings, some recently exhibited French paintings, and works by Degas, Matisse, and Picasso. It also describes specific artworks, tapestries, and sculptures featured in the exhibit.

  5. From the Museums (Continued): Various short articles including:

    • A Montagnis Prayer-Book and a Mohawk Primer.
    • An article titled "A Mandan Monument to a National Hero."
    • Notes on recent phases and trends in anthropology, including several articles on hunting fossils, published by various scientific bodies.
    • Museum publications on art and science.
    • Research articles on animals like the fishes of the Steamer "Albatross" and mammals in California and Mexico.

  6. Jayne Heads Museum (Art Digest, May 1, 1929): Announcement that Horace H. F. Jayne has been elected director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum, filling the vacancy left by the late Dr. George Byron Gordon. Jayne’s background includes archaeology and participation in expeditions to China and Central Asia.

  7. The Museum News May 15, 1929: A follow-up note related to Jayne’s appointment and his connections to Harvard University and their Chinese archaeological expeditions.

The page is a formal record with typed and some handwritten notes/annotations, highlighting key appointments, exhibitions, research publications, and organizational information relevant to museums and museum professionals in 1929.

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The image shows a scanned page of a newsletter or journal titled "THE MUSEUM NEWS" dated May 1, 1929. It is Vol. VII, Number 1. The page contains multiple columns of text with various headlines, sections, and articles likely related to museum affairs, announcements, and scholarly discussions.

On the left-hand side, the first column begins with the header "THE MUSEUM NEWS" followed by "PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS," and then continues with various report names and descriptions.

The second column features a heading "ROGERS APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF CITY ART MUSEUM" and details an appointment in St. Louis.

The third column, partially cut off, includes information regarding "THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS" and its headquarters at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. It lists officers of the association.

In the center of the page, there is a torn insert or bookmark that contains fragmented text potentially related to art or another museum-related topic with the date "May 1, 1929" handwritten at the bottom.

The articles cover topics such as "A Monograph Painter-book and a Montana Mimosa" and "Recent Paintings and Trends in Some of the Arts as Observed Autonomously."

The image can be used to discuss topics related to the history of museums and their administration during the late 1920s, as well as the communication within and between museum associations at the time.

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The image depicts the open pages of a publication titled "The Museum News," published by The American Association of Museums. The visible pages are from Volume VII, Number 1, dated May 1, 1929. The publication appears to be a newsletter or journal that covers news, announcements, and updates related to museums and the museum profession.

Key Details from the Image:

Header Information:

  • Title: "The Museum News"
  • Publisher: The American Association of Museums
  • Date: May 1, 1929
  • Volume and Issue: Volume VII, No. 1

Content Overview:

The pages contain a variety of articles and announcements, including:

  1. Appointment of a New Director:

    • An article announces the appointment of Meyric R. Rogers as the new director of the City Art Museum of St. Louis, following the death of Samuel L. Sherer.
    • Rogers is described as an architect, having served on the staff of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

  2. Fogg Museum Exhibit:

    • A section titled "Fogg Museum Exhibit" discusses an exhibition of Echoes Great at Harvard, featuring drawings and paintings by Paul C. Sachs.
    • The exhibit highlights works by Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, and Jean Cocteau, among others.

  3. Jayne Heads Museum:

    • An article announces the election of Horace H. F. Jayne as the new director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum.
    • Jayne is noted for his expertise in Eastern art, having previously served as the chief of the division of Eastern art at the Pennsylvania Museum.

  4. Jayne Named Director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum:

    • A follow-up article reiterates Jayne's appointment and his background, including his role in the Fogg Museum’s Chinese archaeological expedition to Khara-Khoto in 1924.

  5. Other News Items:

    • Montagnais Prayer-Book and a National Hero: Mentions a significant artifact.
    • Articles in God Xipe Totec: References publications related to Mesoamerican art.
    • Hunting Fossils: Discusses recent archaeological discoveries.
    • Some Recent Phases and Trends in Anthropology: Highlights developments in anthropological studies.
    • Museum Publications on Art: Lists publications, including a catalog of French painting from the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Museum Pubs on Science: Mentions publications on scientific topics, such as "The Fishes of the Series Capriforms, Ephippiorhyn, and Squamipinnes" by Henry W. Fowler and Barton A. Bean.
    • Discoecyline in California: Notes research on a specific species by Hubert G. Schenck.

Visual Elements:

  • The text is typed in a formal, serif font typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The layout includes headings, subheadings, and bullet points for clarity.
  • The pages are numbered, and there are annotations or markings in blue ink, possibly for reference or cataloging purposes.

Summary:

The image shows a page from "The Museum News," a professional publication from May 1, 1929, issued by The American Association of Museums. The content covers significant museum news, including appointments, exhibitions, archaeological discoveries, and publications, reflecting the interests and activities of the museum community during that era. The annotations suggest the document may have been used for archival or reference purposes.

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The image is of a printed page from a magazine or journal. The page is from the May 1, 1929, issue of "The Museum News," published by the American Association of Museums. The page contains several articles and announcements related to museums and museum-related topics.

The top of the page features an article titled "Rogers Appointed Director of City Art Museum," which announces that Myric St. Louis Rogers has been appointed as the director of the City Art Museum in St. Louis. The article provides details about Mr. Rogers' background and his previous roles, including his graduation from Harvard University and his service as the acting director of the St. Louis Museum of Art in New York.

The page also includes a list of officers of the American Association of Museums, as well as a list of councilors.

Further down the page, there is an article titled "Fogg Museum Exhibit," which discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University featuring a collection of French and American art from the 19th and 20th centuries. The article highlights some of the notable works and artists represented in the exhibition.

The page also includes an article titled "Jayne Heads Museum," which announces that Horace H. F. Jayne has been elected as the director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum, filling the vacancy left by the death of Dr. George Byron Gordon. The article provides details about Mr. Jayne's background and his previous roles, including his work as the chief of the division of eastern art at the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art.

The page also contains announcements and advertisements for various museum-related publications, including a catalog of an exhibition of French and American art from the 19th and 20th centuries, a book on fishing forms, and a new pocket gopher and a new antelope ground squirrel from Lower California.

Overall, the image depicts a page from a magazine or journal that provides information and updates on various museum-related topics, including exhibitions, appointments, and publications.