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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.

This is an image of a printed page from a historical document or booklet, titled "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day," dated the week of June 9, 1929. The document appears to be a schedule of events occurring throughout that week in Boston. The left side of the page outlines activities for Sunday, including a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit at 2:30 p.m. and the Braves Field, followed by various hotel functions at different venues with times listed for each. It also lists schedules for the Christian Science Mother Church and Park Street Church services.

The right side of the page has a section titled "Gazette" and provides information about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including recent acquisitions and exhibitions of prints, paintings, drawings, and textiles. Additionally, there is a note on an event by the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art.

The page is visibly aged with some discoloration, and it is likely from an event guide or local newspaper.

The image shows a scrapbook or an album page with two clippings pasted on it. The left clipping is a printed schedule titled "This WEEK in Boston Day by Day" for the week of June 9, 1929. It lists various events for Sunday, including:

• Baseball: Boston Red Sox vs Detroit at 2:30 p.m. at Braves Field.
• Hotel functions: Unity Truth Center services, Bible Truth Depot meeting, a wedding and reception, Bible class, recital, and a dinner event.
• Christian Science Mother Church services.
• Park Street Church events on June 9 and June 16.
• Fogg Art Museum information, including location, open hours, telephone number, and exhibitions (Maya art, decorative arts prints, French paintings, textiles).

The right clipping appears to be from a "Gazette" dated June 8, 1929, featuring announcements for the Fogg Art Museum exhibitions:

• Exhibition of Prints illustrating decorative arts.
• Exhibition of recent accessions including embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, pottery, and illuminated manuscripts.
• Exhibition of paintings and drawings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
• Exhibition of weaves illustrating textiles.
• A note that these exhibitions will be on display for several weeks.

It also mentions that the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art has opened an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Harvard graduates, continuing until June 20th.

Handwritten notes on the page indicate the week and date for the clippings: "Week of June 9, 1929," and "Gazette June 8, 1929." The page is part of a bound volume, likely chronicling events or clippings related to Boston from that time period.

This appears to be an open scrapbook or book displaying a newspaper clipping titled "This WEEK in Boston: Day by Day" for the week of June 9, 1929. The text focuses on events scheduled for Sunday and includes listings for activities in Boston:

1. Baseball Game: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit at 2:30 p.m. at Braves Field.
2. Hotel Functions: Religious and social events like Bible Truth Center services, Miss Boss Dunst's wedding reception, and dinners at hotels like Hotel Statler and Copley Plaza.
3. Christian Science Mother Church: Information about services at the First Church of Christ, Scientist.
4. Park Street Church: Announcements related to sermons and services such as "How Thunderbolts of Wrath Become God's Dynamic."
5. FOGG Art Museum: Details about exhibitions at the Harvard University museum in Cambridge, with listings for different art shows like textiles, decorative arts, paintings, and illuminated manuscripts.

There is another smaller clipping to the right focusing solely on the FOGG Art Museum's exhibitions and a note about the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, referring to an exhibit showcasing works by Harvard graduates.

Both clippings are neatly pasted onto the page, suggesting these were collected to preserve and document cultural activities happening in Boston at that time. The scrapbook itself is bound in a black cover.

A photo of an open, vintage scrapbook or diary from 1929. The left page is titled “This WEEK in Boston Day by Day” with a boxed layout listing Sunday events such as baseball at Braves Field, hotel functions, church services, and other local happenings (Christian Science Mother Church, Park Street Church, etc.). The right page, headed “Gazette,” contains notices from the Fogg Art Museum about exhibitions of prints, recent acquisitions, paintings and drawings, and related art events. The pages are yellowed with age and bound in a dark cover, set against a gray background.