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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook or binder, revealing two pages of printed material from June 1929. The paper is yellowed and shows signs of wear along the edges, consistent with its age. The content is from a Boston-based publication, likely a newspaper or society gazette, providing a day-by-day calendar of events for the week beginning June 9, 1929. The right-hand page is dated June 8, 1929, while the left-hand page is titled “Week of June 9, 1929”.

Left Page: “This WEEK in Boston Day by Day — Sunday”

This page details events scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 1929:

• Baseball: A game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit at Braves Field at 2:30 p.m.
• Hotel Functions:
  • Unity Truth Center services at Hotel Statler.
  • Bible Truth Depot and Miss Bessie Dunn’s wedding/reception at Hotel Somerset.
  • Mr. Kimball’s Bible Class at Hotel Bellevue.
  • Reverend Robert Hervey Bitzer’s services at the Foyer, Copley Plaza.
  • Miss Gertrude R. Nissenbaum’s recital at the Foyer, Copley Plaza.
  • Dinner for Mr. Ginzberg at the Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza.
• Church Services:
  • Christian Science Mother Church (The First Church of Christ, Scientist) at Falmouth, Norway and St. Paul Streets. Services led by Judge Samuel W. Greene at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Park Street Church with sermons titled “How Thunderbolts of Wrath Become God’s Dynamic” (June 9) and a farewell to missionaries (June 16).
• Fogg Art Museum: Information about the museum’s location (Harvard University, Cambridge), hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays), phone number, and current exhibitions.

Right Page: “Gazette — June 8, 1929”

This page details exhibitions at two institutions:

FOGG ART MUSEUM:

• Exhibition of Prints: Featuring prints illustrating the decorative arts.
• Exhibition of Recent Accessions: Displays recently acquired items including embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, pottery, and an anti-phony with illuminations by Lippo Vanni. Most materials were acquired by purchase or gift.
• Exhibitions of Paintings and Drawings: A small exhibition of 19th and 20th-century works, along with a loan exhibition. All will be on display for several weeks.
• Exhibition of Weaves: Textiles illustrating weaves recently opened, to remain on display through the summer.

HARVARD SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART:

• An exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Harvard graduates, continuing until June 20th.

Overall Description

The scrapbook page serves as a historical record of Boston’s cultural, social, and athletic life in early June 1929. It reflects the era’s emphasis on formal social events, religious observances, and the burgeoning museum scene at Harvard. The inclusion of detailed hotel events and church schedules suggests a clientele interested in high-society engagements, while the art exhibitions point to intellectual and artistic pursuits. The physical scrapbook format suggests this was compiled by someone keeping a personal or institutional record of civic life.

The handwritten date “June 8, 1929” at the top right of the right-hand page appears to indicate the date the clipping was pasted, possibly the day before the listed Sunday events. The overall condition and curation of the material suggest it is a valued historical document.

This image is a page from a vintage publication, likely a gazette or weekly newspaper, dated June 9, 1929. The left side of the page is titled "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day" and lists various events and activities happening in Boston on Sunday, June 9, 1929. These include:

• Baseball: A game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers at Braves Field at 2:30 p.m.
• Hotel Functions: Includes services, meetings, and events at various hotels, such as Hotel Statler, Hotel Somerset, and Hotel Bellevue.
• Christian Science Mother Church: Services held at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Falmouth, Norway, and St. Paul Streets.
• Park Street Church: Services and lectures are listed, including one on June 9 titled "How Thunderbolts of Wrath Become God's Dynamic."
• Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University: Information about the museum's exhibitions, which include a recent accession exhibition, an exhibition of prints, an exhibition of weaves, and an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Harvard graduates.

The right side of the page is titled "Exhibition of Prints" and provides details about the exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including recent accessions, exhibitions of paintings and drawings, and the exhibition of weaves. It also mentions the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art's exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Harvard graduates, which is set to continue until June 20th.

This image shows an open book or scrapbook containing a clipping from a publication dated June 8, 1929, under the heading "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day." The left page of the open book contains a list of events and activities happening in Boston, while the right page contains information about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art.

Left Page:

• Heading: "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day" with a subheading "Sunday."
• Baseball: Mentions a game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit at 2:30 p.m. at Braves Field.
• Hotel Functions: Lists various events happening at different hotels, including services at the Unity Truth Center, a wedding reception at Hotel Somerset, and recitals and dinners at the Copley Plaza.
• Christian Science Mother Church: Provides details about services at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, including the address and service times.
• Park Street Church: Lists the topics for services on June 9 and June 16.
• Fogg Art Museum: Provides the museum's location, open hours, and a brief description of the exhibitions and collections.

Right Page:

• Fogg Art Museum: Discusses the exhibition of prints illustrating the decorative arts, an exhibition of recent accessions including various art forms, and exhibitions of paintings and drawings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
• Exhibition of Weaves: Mentions an exhibition of textiles illustrating weaves that will be on display through the summer.
• Harvard Society for Contemporary Art: Notes an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Harvard graduates that will continue until June 20th.

The pages appear to be from a scrapbook, with the right page slightly overlapping the left one, and the text is neatly printed, indicating it was likely cut from a newspaper or magazine. The overall color of the pages is a yellowish-brown, suggesting the material is aged.

The image shows an open book or magazine with a page displaying information about events and activities in Boston. The page is titled "This Week in Boston Day by Day" and lists various events happening on a specific Sunday. It includes details about baseball games, church services, hotel functions, and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard Society for Contemporary Art. The page also provides information about the Christian Science Mother Church and Park Street Church.

The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page is titled "This Week in Boston Day by Day" and contains information about events happening in Boston on a specific day, which is Sunday. It lists activities such as baseball games, hotel functions, church services, and exhibitions. The right page has a title that reads "Gazette" and contains additional information about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including details about prints, recent accessions, paintings, and drawings, as well as textiles illustrating decorative arts. The book appears to be a guide or gazetteer providing information about cultural and social events in Boston during a particular week in 1929.

The image shows an open book or magazine from June 8, 1929, specifically a page titled "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day" dated Sunday, June 9, 1929. The page is divided into two main sections:

Left Page: "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day"

• Baseball: Lists a game between the Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit at 2:30 p.m. at Braves Field.
• Hotel Functions: Details several events, including:
  • Unity Truth Center Services at the Parlor Room, Hotel Statler.
  • Bible Truth Depot at 11 a.m., Oak Room, Hotel Somerset.
  • Miss Bessie Dunn's Wedding and Reception at the Venetian Room, Hotel Somerset.
  • Hotel Somerset hosting Mr. Kimball, Bible Class at Room 120, Hotel Bellevue.
  • Reverend Robert Harvey Bitzer services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Foyer, Copley Plaza.
  • Miss Gertrude R. Nissenbaum's Recital at 3 p.m., Foyer, Copley Plaza.
  • Dinner for Mr. Ginzberg at 7:20 p.m., Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza.
• Christian Science Mother Church: Lists services at the First Church of Christ, Scientist on St. Paul Streets, with Judge Samuel W. Greene as the First Reader. Services are at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Park Street Church: Mentions a service titled "How Thunderbolts of Wrath Become God's Dynamic" on June 9, followed by a Farewell Service to the Outgoing Missionaries of the American Board on June 16.
• Fogg Art Museum: Provides details about the museum's location at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on legal holidays. The museum's telephone number is University 7600, Extension 347. Exhibits mentioned include:
  • Exhibition of Recent Accessions: Featuring embroideries, prints, oriental paintings, sculpture, and illuminated manuscripts.
  • Exhibition of Prints of the 19th and 18th centuries, including French paintings and drawings.
  • Exhibition of Supplementary exhibition of French paintings and drawings of the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • Exhibition of Textiles illustrating weaves.

Right Page: "Gazette"

• Fogg Art Museum: Announces several exhibitions:
  • Exhibition of Prints: Illustrating decorative arts.
  • Exhibition of Recent Accessions: Includes embroideries, prints, oriental paintings, sculpture, and illuminated manuscripts by Lippo Vanni.
  • Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings: A small exhibition of 19th and 20th-century paintings and drawings, including a loan exhibition of paintings and drawings being shown.
  • Exhibition of Weaves: An exhibition of textiles illustrating weaves, which will remain on display through the summer.
• Harvard Society for Contemporary Art: Announces an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Harvard graduates, which will continue until June 20th.

General Observations

• The page is formatted in a newspaper or magazine style, with clear headings and organized sections.
• The content reflects cultural, social, and artistic events in Boston during the early 20th century.
• The Fogg Art Museum is prominently featured, highlighting its role in showcasing art exhibitions and educational programs.
• The inclusion of religious services, hotel events, and sports indicates a comprehensive weekly guide for Boston residents and visitors.

This page provides a snapshot of Boston's cultural and social life in June 1929, emphasizing art, religion, and community events.

The image presents a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring a section titled "This WEEK in Boston" and dated "Week of June 9, 1929." The page is divided into two columns, with the left column listing various events and activities for the day, including:

• Baseball game: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit at 2:30 p.m. at Braves Field
• Hotel Functions:
  • Unity Truth Center Services at Parlor A, Hotel Statter
  • Bible Truth Depot at 11 a.m. at Oak Room, Hotel Somerset
  • Miss Bessie Dunn's Wedding and Reception at Venetian Room, Hotel Somerset
  • Mr. Kimball Bible Class at Room 120, Hotel Bellevue
  • Reverend Robert Harvey Bitzer Services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Foyer, Copley Plaza
  • Miss Gertrude R. Nissenbaum Recital at 3 p.m. at Foyer, Copley Plaza
  • Dinner to Mr. Ginzberg at 7:20 p.m. at Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza

The right column features a section titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" with information about an exhibition of prints, as well as another section titled "HARVARD SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART" with details about an exhibition of textiles illustrating weaves.

The page appears to be from a weekly publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, and provides information on various events and activities taking place in Boston during the week of June 9, 1929.

The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or journal, featuring a section titled "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day" with the date "Week of June 9, 1929" at the top. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column listing various events and activities taking place on Sunday, including baseball games, hotel functions, church services, and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard Society for Contemporary Art.

The right column appears to be a continuation of the list, but it is partially obscured by a yellowed paper insert that has been glued onto the page. The insert features information about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of prints, as well as other exhibitions and events taking place at the museum.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and social activities that were taking place in Boston during the summer of 1929. It suggests that the city was a vibrant and dynamic place, with a wide range of events and exhibitions available to the public.

The image shows a book opened to two pages, with the left page displaying a newspaper clipping titled "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day" and dated "Week of June 9, 1929." The right page features another clipping from the "FOGG ART MUSEUM" dated "June 8, 1929."

Left Page:

• The title is prominently displayed at the top.
• Below the title, the day of the week "Sunday" is listed.
• The page is divided into sections, including:
  • BASEBALL: Lists a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit.
  • HOTEL FUNCTIONS: Details various events and services taking place at different hotels.
  • CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MOTHER CHURCH: Provides information about services and events at the church.
  • PARK STREET CHURCH: Lists upcoming events at the church.
  • FOGG ART MUSEUM, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Describes the museum's location, hours, and exhibitions.

Right Page:

• The clipping is from the "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and is dated "June 8, 1929."
• It discusses various exhibitions at the museum, including:
  • Exhibition of Prints: Describes an exhibition of prints illustrating decorative arts.
  • Exhibition of Recent Accessions: Lists recent acquisitions, including embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery.
  • Exhibitions of Paintings and Drawings: Mentions a loan exhibition of paintings and drawings.
  • Exhibition of Weaves: Describes an exhibition of textiles illustrating weaves.
  • HARVARD SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: Announces an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Harvard graduates.

The book appears to be a scrapbook or archive of newspaper clippings, with the pages yellowed with age. The clippings provide information about events and exhibitions in Boston during the week of June 9, 1929.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, yellowed with age, featuring a page from "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day" for the week of June 9, 1929. The clipping is divided into sections, each highlighting events and exhibitions in Boston.

Sunday Events

• Baseball: Boston Red Sox vs Detroit at Braves Field, 2:30 p.m.
• Hotel Functions:
  • Unity Truth Center Services at Parlor A, Hotel Statler
  • Bible Truth Depot at 11 a.m. Oak Room, Hotel Somerset
  • Miss Bessie Dunn's Wedding and Reception at Venetian Room, Hotel Somerset
  • Mr. Kimball's Bible Class at Room 120, Hotel Bellevue
  • Reverend Robert Hervey Biter's services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Foyer, Copley Plaza
  • Miss Gertrude R. Nissenbaum's recital at 3 p.m. Foyer, Copley Plaza
  • Dinner to Mr. Ginzberg at 7:20 p.m. Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza

Christian Science Mother Church

• The First Church of Christ, Scientist; Falmouth, Norway, and St. Paul Streets
• Judge Samuel W. Greene, First Reader; services at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Park Street Church

• June 9: "How Thunderbolts of Wrath Become God's Dynamic"
• June 16: Farewell Service to the Outgoing Missionaries of the American Board

Fogg Art Museum

• Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Located at the corner of Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge
• Open to the public weekdays from 9 to 5; Sundays from 2 to 5; closed on legal holidays
• Telephone: University 7600, Extension 347
• Exhibitions:
  • Recent Accessions (including embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery, and illuminated manuscripts)
  • 15th and 18th-century illustrations of the Decorative Arts
  • Supplementary exhibition of French paintings and drawings of the 19th and 20th centuries
  • Exhibition of Textiles illustrating weaves

Additional Information

• A handwritten note at the top of the clipping reads "Week of June 9, 1929."
• A newspaper article on the right side of the image discusses exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including:
  • Exhibition of Prints
  • Exhibition of Recent Accessions
  • Exhibitions of Paintings and Drawings
  • Exhibition of Weaves
• Another article mentions the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art's exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Harvard graduates, which will continue until June 20th.

The clipping provides a snapshot of cultural and social events in Boston during the week of June 9, 1929.