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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796452

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The image appears to be a page from a historical newspaper or publication dated October 1929. It contains several articles and announcements related to cultural events, including lectures, concerts, and social gatherings. Here are the main points:

  • Top Left Section: Announces illustrated lectures in French by Marcel Aubert on the great cathedrals of France at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Middle Section: Features an announcement about the Stradivarius Quartet of New York giving a concert of chamber music at the Music Building and another at the Fogg Museum.
  • Center: Displays a crayon drawing by Edgar Degas, titled "A Man Seated with His Arms Crossed."
  • Bottom Left Section: Discusses the photographic record of Harvard University for 1929, which is on private view in Union.
  • Bottom Right Section: Announces the first university tea to be given on Friday, with social gatherings to be held in various buildings. It also mentions the Roosevelt Committee on the Ushers.

The page has a vintage appearance, with aged paper and typewritten text, suggesting it is from an earlier time period.

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The image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, dated from October 1929. The page is divided into several sections, each containing a different article or announcement. The articles are from various publications, including "The Crimson," "The Week in Boston," and "The Transcript."

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "ILLUSTRATED LECTURES in French. 'Les Grandes Cathédrales de France.' II. 'Notre Dame de Paris.' Professor MARCEL AUBERT, Professor at the École des Chartes, Paris, France. Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4.30 P.M."
    • This section announces a series of lectures on French cathedrals by Professor Marcel Aubert at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Middle Left Section:

    • Headline: "Stradivarius Quartet Here"
    • This article mentions the Stradivarius Quartet of New York giving a concert of chamber music on October 21 at the Music Building. It also notes that the quartet will perform at the Fogg Museum on November 4.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD OF HARVARD OF TODAY"
    • This article discusses the completion of a photographic record of Harvard University in 1929, with 70 of the 150 pictures taken on exhibition at the Harvard Union living room.
  4. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "Familiar as the Vagabond is with the general surroundings of the Square, every now and then he finds himself discovering something new."
    • This article describes a Vagabond's discovery of new paintings at the Fogg Museum, including "St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata" by Giotto and "Two Boys Play Cards" by Caravaggio.
  5. Middle Right Section:

    • Headline: "FIRST UNIVERSITY TEA TO BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY"
    • This section announces the first university tea to be held on Friday, with social gatherings in various buildings besides the Union.
  6. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "Lectures on French Cathedrals at Fogg Museum for Public"
    • This article provides details about the lectures on French cathedrals by Professor Marcel Aubert at the Fogg Museum, including the dates and titles of the lectures.
  7. Center Section:

    • Headline: "CRAYON DRAWING"
    • This section features a crayon drawing of a man seated with his arms crossed, attributed to Edgar Degas, a 19th-century French painter. The drawing is one of several works of art acquired by the Fogg Museum during the summer.

The page is slightly aged, with some yellowing and wear, indicating its historical nature. The articles provide a glimpse into the cultural and academic events of Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum in the late 1920s.

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook page, densely filled with newspaper clippings from late October 1929. The clippings are from various Boston-area newspapers, including the Gazette, Crimson, Herald, and Transcript, and are all related to events at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

The page documents a series of public lectures on French cathedrals given by Professor Marcel Aubert of the École des Chartes in Paris. These lectures, advertised as "ILLUSTRATED LECTURES IN FRENCH" titled “Les Grandes Cathédrales de France,” began on Thursday, October 17, and were held in the "Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum" at 4:30 p.m.

A central feature is a black-and-white reproduction of a "CRAYON DRAWING by Edgar Degas, a 19th century French painter." The drawing depicts a seated man with his arms crossed, and the caption notes that "This picture is one of several works of art acquired by the Fogg Museum during the summer."

Other articles highlight museum activities, including an exhibition of 150 prints from Harvard's Library collection, a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York, and the inauguration of the "First University Tea" to be held on Friday afternoons in various buildings.

The clippings reveal the cultural and academic programming of the Fogg Art Museum during that period, covering art exhibitions, public lectures, and university social events. The yellowed paper, faded ink, and slightly brittle appearance of the clippings emphasize the historical nature of the documents, preserving a snapshot of Harvard life in the fall of 1929.

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The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine with articles about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The page contains several articles and advertisements related to the museum's activities and exhibitions. The top left article is about a lecture series in French on the great cathedrals of France by Professor Marcel Aubert. The top right article is about a drawing by Edgar Degas of a 19th-century French painter. The middle article on the left is about a Stradivarius Quartet concert at the Fogg Museum. The middle article on the right is about the discovery of two paintings by Caravaggio at the Fogg Museum. The bottom left article is about a photographic record of Harvard today, with prints to be deposited in the library. The bottom right article is about university teas and social gatherings in various buildings.

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The image is a photograph of an open page from a historical newspaper, specifically from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 17, 1929. The page is filled with various articles and announcements, with a mix of text and illustrations. The top of the page features a headline that reads "Gazette, Oct. 12, 1929" and "Thursday, October 17." Below this, there are several columns of text, each with different headlines and content.

On the left side, there is an article titled "Illustrated Lectures in French. 'Les Grandes Cathedrales de France.' II. 'Notre Dame de Paris.'" This article announces a lecture series by Professor Marcel Aubert, a Professor of Art at the Ecole des Chartres, Paris, France. The lecture is scheduled for October 21 at 4:30 PM at the Fogg Art Museum.

Below this, there is an article titled "Crimson Gives Third Lecture," which mentions Professor Marcel Aubert's third lecture in a series on French cathedrals, focusing on Rouen, Le Mans, and Soissons. The lecture is open to the public.

Further down, there is an article titled "Fogg Art Museum in Boston," which provides information about the museum's hours of operation and upcoming exhibitions, including a loan exhibition of drawings from the Fifteenth to the Nineteenth Century and an exhibition of photographs of paintings by Paul J. Weber.

On the right side of the page, there is an article titled "FIRST UNIVERSITY TEA TO BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY," which announces the first annual tea to be held in the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions that instead of holding formal meetings, informal social gatherings will be held in the Living Room of the Union, with the first tea scheduled for Friday afternoon from 4:30 to 6 o'clock.

Below this, there is an article titled "ROOSEVELT HEADS COMMITTEE OF USHER," which discusses the appointment of James Roosevelt '30 as the head of a committee of ushers for the university's social events.

In the center of the page, there is a crayon drawing of a bearded man, which is described as "Of a man seated with his arms crossed, by Edgar Degas." The drawing is one of several 19th-century French paintings acquired by the Fogg Museum during the summer.

Overall, the page provides a snapshot of the activities and events at Harvard University in October 1929, with a focus on art, lectures, and social gatherings.

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The image depicts a page from a historical newspaper or publication dated October 17, 1929, titled "Gazette." The page is filled with various announcements and articles, showcasing a mix of cultural, academic, and social events from that era. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page features the title "Gazette, Oct. 17, 1929," indicating the date and publication name.
  2. Columns:

    • The page is divided into multiple columns, typical of newspapers from the early 20th century.
  3. Main Articles and Announcements:

    • Top Left Column:

      • Illustrated Lectures in French:
        • An announcement for a lecture titled "Les Grandes Cathédrales de France" ("The Great Cathedrals of France") by Professor Marcel Aubert, scheduled for Thursday, October 17, at 4:30 P.M. in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, Notre Dame de Paris.
      • Crimson, Oct. 11, 1929:
        • Details about the Stradivarius Quartet of New York performing at the Fogg Museum on November 4.
      • Crimson, Oct. 24, 1929:
        • Announcement of a lecture by Professor Marcel Aubert on French cathedrals, scheduled for Thursday, October 24, at 4:30 P.M. in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Center Column:

      • Crimson, Oct. 26, 1929:
        • A review or commentary titled "Crimson," discussing paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, including a mention of Edgar Degas and his works.
      • Crimson, Oct. 28, 1929:
        • An announcement for the "First University Tea" to be held on Friday, October 25, at 4:30 P.M. in the Fogg Art Museum. The event is described as a social gathering for students and faculty.
    • Right Column:

      • The Week in Boston, Oct. 27, 1929:
        • Information about the Fogg Art Museum, including its hours, exhibitions, and accessions. It mentions the museum's location, hours of operation, and current exhibitions, such as drawings from the Fifteenth to the Nineteenth Century, photographs by Paul Weber, and paintings by Caravaggio and the School of Giotto.
      • Photographic Record of Harvard Library:
        • An announcement about a permanent photographic record of the Harvard Library, with prints to be deposited in the Union. It notes that 150 photographs were taken and some exhibited yesterday in the college library.
      • Lectures on French Cathedrals:
        • Details about a series of lectures on French cathedrals at the Fogg Museum, beginning on October 21, 1929, with the first lecture by Professor Marcel Aubert on Notre-Dame de Paris.
  4. Visual Elements:

    • Image in the Center Column:
      • A black-and-white illustration or photograph of a man with a beard, seated with his arms crossed. The caption below reads: "CRAYON DRAWING of a man seated with his arms crossed, by Edgar Degas. This is one of several works of art acquired by the Fogg Museum during the summer."
    • The illustration is a simple, detailed drawing that appears to be a crayon sketch, consistent with Degas's style.
  5. Additional Text:

    • The page includes various other announcements and brief articles, such as:
      • A note about the Roosevelt Committee of Ushers for the University Tea.
      • References to social gatherings, lectures, and exhibitions.
      • Information about the Fogg Art Museum's schedule and accessions.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a snapshot of the cultural and academic life at Harvard University in 1929, highlighting art lectures, museum exhibitions, social events, and photographic documentation of library collections. The inclusion of Edgar Degas's artwork and the detailed announcements reflect the era's emphasis on art, education, and community engagement. The layout and typography are characteristic of early 20th-century newspapers, with clear headings, structured columns, and a mix of textual and visual content.

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The image presented shows a page from a newspaper or journal with various articles and announcements. The page is dated with entries from October 1929, suggesting historical content. There are several distinct sections which mention various events such as lectures, cultural events, and exhibits, predominantly associated with prestigious institutions like Harvard University. The articles reference a Stradivarius Quartet performance, lecture series at Fogg Museum, exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, and other academically focused themes like French cathedrals, and a committee headed by a notable person named Roosevelt. The fonts used are varied for headlines and body text, indicative of classic newspaper styles. The newspaper is placed skewedly on a flat surface, possibly a table or desk, with a portion towards the top right appearing to be folded over slightly. On the right side of the page, there is a handwritten list with bullet points possibly relating to one of the topics in the articles or a reader's personal notes, showing reader interaction with the publication.

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This image is a scrapbook or scrapbook-style page filled with various newspaper clippings dated October 1929. The clippings cover events and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University, featuring announcements about French art lectures, concerts, and exhibitions.

In the center is a crayon drawing of a man seated with his arms crossed. The caption underneath the drawing states that it is a 19th-century French painter by Edgar Degas, acquired by the Fogg Museum during the summer. The man's face in the image is blurred or obscured.

The clippings mention the Stradivarius Quartet, a series of illustrated lectures in French, specifically focusing on "Les Grandes Cathédrales de France," and various exhibitions, including Maya Art and works of Caravaggio. There are also social announcements, including a first university tea event to be given on Friday, and notes about the Roosevelt Committee of Ushers.

The overall tone of the page is academic and cultural, documenting events related to art, music, and university social gatherings in late October 1929.

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This is a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The content relates to events, lectures, art exhibits, and cultural happenings from October 1929, likely associated with or occurring at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

Prominent elements include:

  1. Clippings Header Titles and Topics:

    • A notice from the "Gazette" detailing a lecture by Professor Marcel Aubert on French cathedrals.
    • A "Crimson" article announcing a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet.
    • A "Transcript" article about lectures on cathedrals at the Fogg Museum.
    • Mentions of upcoming events, such as tea gatherings and art exhibits, including 19th-century drawings and photographs on display at the Fogg Museum.
  2. Crayon Drawing:

    • A prominently featured crayon drawing of a man with his arms crossed, credited to Edgar Degas. The image's face is blurred. It mentions that this 19th-century French artist's work is part of the Fogg Museum's acquisitions.
  3. Typography and Layout:

    • The varied font sizes and styles reflect newspaper era standards.
    • The text is organized into columns, with most clippings focusing on artistic, cultural, and academic activities.

This scrapbook appears to be a curated collection of articles documenting cultural and intellectual efforts at Harvard and its surrounding community during the late 1920s.