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The image shows a page from the Harvard Crimson newspaper, dated October 17, 1929. The page includes several articles:

1. Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum:

   • This article humorously describes an event where Harvard students initiated the "Hasty Pudding Club" stage of the museum and washed their hands in a fountain. The article mentions a student washing his feet in the fountain and the subsequent reactions, including a lecture by a museum attendant and the students' humorous responses. The article also mentions the weather and the students' activities in the yard.

2. Stradivarius Quartet:

   • This article announces a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City, to be held in Paine Hall of the Music Building. The quartet includes members from the Flonzaley Quartet and two new members, Wolfe Wolfinsohn and Gerald Warburg. The concert features four Stradivarius instruments and is open to the public without charge.

3. Harvard Contemporary Art Society to Open Exhibition Next Week:

   • This article discusses an upcoming exhibition by the Harvard Contemporary Art Society, featuring works by thirty of America's youngest sculptors and painters. The exhibition will be held on the second floor of the Coop Building and includes works by notable artists such as Guy Reno DuBois, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, and Peter Blume. The article also mentions previous exhibitions and the society's efforts to secure continuous exhibitions of contemporary art.

4. Supplements Fogg Exhibit:

   • This article provides additional information about the Fogg Museum's exhibits, including a collection of advanced French painting from 1810 to 1929 and a memorial exhibition of German prints. The article highlights the historical significance of the exhibits and the rarity of some of the works on display.

The page is part of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated October 10, 1929, and includes handwritten annotations indicating the dates and publication names.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the late 1920s, specifically from October 1929 and December 1929, featuring articles from the Harvard Crimson.

1. Harvard Crimson (October 17, 1929):

   • Headline: "Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum."
   • The article describes an incident where members of the Hasty Pudding Club played a baseball game using cabbage as a substitute for a baseball. The club staged the game at the Fogg Museum of Fine Arts, leading to a humorous situation where the cabbage balls were washed and the players had to sit through a lecture on the importance of art. The incident is humorously remembered, with students and even Radcliffe girls joining in the fun.

2. Harvard Crimson (October 1929):

   • Headline: "Harvard Contemporary Art Society to Open Exhibition Next Week."
   • This article details the opening of an exhibition by the Harvard Contemporary Art Society, showcasing works by thirty young American sculptors and painters for the first time in Boston. The exhibition is displayed on the second floor of the Coop Building. It highlights the Society's mission to promote contemporary art, with notable artists such as Guy Du Bois, Yasno Kunnoshi, Preston Dickinson, and others participating.

3. Harvard Crimson (December 10, 1929):

   • Headline: "Stradivarius Quartet."
   • The article discusses the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City giving a concert at the Music Building on Monday evenings, October 21, with members including Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavian, Wolfe Wolfensohn, and Gerald Warburg. It mentions that this quartet has previously been associated with the disposal of the organization and notes the quartet's new instruments, which have been acquired.

Each clipping captures a mix of humorous, educational, and artistic events related to Harvard in the late 1920s.

The image shows a scanned page from a scrapbook or journal, featuring two newspaper clippings from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated October 10, 1929. The first clipping on the left, titled 'Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum,' describes a humorous incident where a cabbage was used to initiate a game of baseball at the Fogg Art Museum. The prank escalated, leading to a lecture being interrupted, and the pranksters being sent to the dean's office. The second clipping on the right, titled 'STRADIVARIUS QUARTET,' announces a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at Paine Hall, featuring former members of the Flonzaley Quartet and Harvard musicians. The concert is noted to be open to the public without cost. Additionally, there is a note on the left side of the page that reads 'Harold Oct. 17, 1929.'

The image contains two main articles from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated October 17, 1929.

First Article: "Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum"

• Summary: Members of the Hasty Pudding Club at Harvard engaged in a quirky initiation ritual inside the Fogg Art Museum. Initiates had to walk hissing like geese through the museum while being washed with water from a fountain. The initiation was interrupted when a 200-pound senior fell down the museum steps, creating a chaotic scene. This incident led to a lecture from the museum's director, emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum in such a setting. The incident also highlighted the high spirits and various antics of the students.

Second Article: "Harvard Contemporary Art Society to Open Exhibition Next Week"

• Summary: The Harvard Society for Contemporary Art is preparing to open an exhibition featuring works by some of America’s youngest and most promising sculptors and painters. This exhibition, to be held on the second floor of the Copley Building, will include works by notable artists like Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Preston Dickinson, and Alexander Brook, among others.
• Background: The society was founded in 1929 to organize exhibitions of contemporary art that local museums might not display. The first major exhibition in February featured prominent older American painters. This upcoming exhibition, starting on October 18, will showcase contemporary American artists, many of whom have never been exhibited in Boston.
• Additional Note: Following this exhibition, there will be a show of German paintings from 1910 to 1925 and a display of works by Derain.

Side Note: "Stradivarius Quartet"

• Summary: The Stradivarius Quartet of New York City will perform a concert in Paine Hall of the Music Building on Monday, October 21. The quartet includes two new members, Wolfgang and Gerhart Wurzburg, who play first violin and viola, respectively. The quartet will use valuable Stradivarius instruments for the performance, which will be free to the public.

General Context:

The Harvard Alumni Bulletin from this period provides updates and news related to Harvard University and its community, showcasing both humorous and cultural events.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1929. Here's a detailed summary of each article:

1. Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum (Harvard Crimson, Oct. 17, 1929)

   • The Hasty Pudding Club members initiated a game of baseball inside the Fogg Art Museum using a cabbage as the ball.
   • The incident occurred when a member, trying to retrieve a cabbage from the museum's collection, accidentally rolled it down the steps, initiating a spontaneous game.
   • The article humorously describes the event, noting the surprise and amusement of museum staff and students who gathered to watch.
   • It mentions the cabbage was nearly burned in a series of "lectures" in the yard, which were so intense they almost set the autumn leaves ablaze.

2. Harvard Contemporary Art Society to Open Exhibition Next Week (Harvard Crimson, Oct. 17, 1929)

   • The Harvard Contemporary Art Society is set to open an exhibition of works by thirty of America’s young sculptors and painters.
   • The exhibition, which will be held on the second floor of the Coop Building, aims to provide a platform for these artists in Boston.
   • The exhibit includes works by notable artists such as Guy René DuBois, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Peter Blum, Preston Dickinson, and others.
   • The show is expected to feature the best of contemporary American art from the period 1920-1930.
   • The Society has organized several exhibitions in the past, focusing on various aspects of modern art.

3. Stradivarius Quartet (Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Oct. 10, 1929)

   • The Stradivarius Quartet of New York City will perform at the Music Building in Boston on October 21.
   • The concert is part of a Monday evening series, featuring four members: Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, Wolfe Wolfsohn, and Gerald Warburg.
   • The quartet will perform on Stradivarius instruments, which were donated by Mr. Edward C. Moore.
   • The event is open to the public without charge.

These articles reflect a mix of light-hearted fun and cultural events at Harvard in 1929, highlighting both artistic and musical happenings on campus.

The image contains two newspaper clippings from Harvard Alumni Bulletins dated October 1929.

1. Top Clipping (Harvard, Oct. 17, 1929):

   • Headline: "Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum"
   • Story:
     • Members of the Hasty Pudding Club initiated a playful prank at the Fogg Museum of Fine Arts by washing a large statue of a man.
     • The statue, which was originally made of plaster, was washed with water and eggs, leading to a humorous and unexpected transformation.
     • The incident drew a crowd of students and others who were amused and surprised by the change in appearance of the statue.
     • The article mentions that this was a part of a series of "lectures" that took place in the yard, which were so popular that they nearly burned the autumn leaves.

2. Bottom Clipping (Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Oct. 10, 1929):

   • Headline: "Harvard Contemporary Art Society to Open Exhibition Next Week"

     • Story:
       • The Harvard Contemporary Art Society is preparing to open an exhibition of works by thirty of America's youngest sculptors and painters.
       • This exhibition will be the first time these works are shown in Boston.
       • The display will be held on the second floor of the Coop Building.
       • The Society was founded in 1929 to showcase contemporary art, which was not typically exhibited in local museums.
       • The exhibition will feature artists such as Guy Rene DuBois, Yasno Kunnoski, Peter Blum, and others.
       • The exhibition is expected to include the works of the most advanced American artists from the period 1910-1920.
       • The show will be supplemented by a collection of advanced French paintings from around the same period.
       • The exhibition will be followed by shows of works by Derain, Matisse, Picasso, and Brancusi.

   • Additional Article: "Stradivarius Quartet"

     • Story:
       • The Stradivarius Quartet of New York City will perform at the Music Building on Monday, October 21.
       • The quartet consists of Alfred Pochon, second violin, and Nicholas Moldavan, viola, among others.
       • The concert is open to the public without cost.

Both articles reflect cultural and artistic activities occurring at Harvard University and its associated community in October 1929.

The image shows a scrapbook or bulletin page with several newspaper clippings and announcements related to Harvard University events dated 1929. The clippings are taped or glued to the page, which has three hole punches on the left side.

1. The top left clipping titled "Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum" describes a humorous initiation event by the Hasty Pudding Club at Harvard where a large cabbage was used in a prank at the Fogg Art Museum. The event took place in front of 200 students and faculty and involved throwing a cabbage that was noted for its compact size.

2. Below that is a longer article headed "HARVARD CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY TO OPEN EXHIBITION NEXT WEEK" outlining an upcoming exhibition showcasing works by thirty young American sculptors and painters, including a list of participating artists and information about the exhibition's timing and venue.

3. To the right, a smaller clipping is titled "Supplements Fogg Exhibit," describing an advanced French painting exhibition from 1910 to 1925 that complements the Harvard Art Museum's current display. It mentions notable artists like Braque, Matisse, Picasso, and Braque and highlights the exhibition's uniqueness in America.

4. The top right clipping titled "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET" announces a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City held in Paine Hall of the Music Building on October 21, 1929, featuring four members who play rare Stradivarius instruments. It is noted that the concert will be free and open to the public.

5. There are handwritten annotations on the page noting the sources and dates of the clippings, including "Harold Oct. 17, 1929," "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Oct. 10, 1929," and "Harvard Crimson Oct. 11, 1929."

Overall, the page documents cultural, artistic, and musical events at Harvard University from October 1929.

The image shows a scanned document which appears to be a page from a newspaper or bulletin. At the top of the page, handwriting in pencil dates the document to October 1, 1929. This document contains multiple articles, and there are visible fold marks indicating it has been folded in the past.

In the upper left corner is an article with the headline "Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum," followed by the content of the piece concerning initiates of the Hasty Pudding Club at Harvard. Below this, another headline reads "HARVARD CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY TO OPEN EXHIBITION NEXT WEEK," describing an upcoming exhibition featuring the works of thirty of America's youngest sculptors and painters.

The top right corner hosts excerpts from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated December 10, 1929. It features a brief on the Stradivarius Quartet performing at a concert in Sanders Theatre.

The document is in good condition with some signs of aging, such as slight discoloration. There are no images on the page, only text formatted in various columns. The physical characteristics of the document suggest it is likely from an archive or has been preserved as a historical piece.

This image displays a scrapbook page featuring several newspaper clippings, each discussing various events related to Harvard University. Here's a detailed description:

1. Top Left Clipping (from Harvard Crimson, dated October 17, 1929):

   • Title: "Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum"
   • Content Summary: This article describes an event where Harvard students used a cabbage to play a form of ball game in the Fogg Art Museum. It humorously details the interaction and activities around this unusual gameplay.

2. Top Right Clipping (from Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated October 10, 1929):

   • Title: "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET"
   • Content Summary: It announces a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City to be held in Paine Hall of the Music Building on October 21. It provides information about the members of the quartet and notes that the concert will be open to the public free of cost.

3. Bottom Left Clipping (from Harvard Crimson, dated October 11, 1929):

   • Title: "HARVARD CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY TO OPEN EXHIBITION NEXT WEEK"
   • Content Summary: This article talks about an upcoming exhibition by thirty of America's youngest sculptors and painters. It notes that works will be shown on the second floor of the Coop building. The exhibition is part of efforts by the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art to present modern art.

The scrapbook page has handwritten labels indicating the source and date of each clipping, providing context for the events mentioned. The page appears to be dedicated to recording notable happenings at Harvard in October 1929.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated October 10, 1929. The page features several articles and announcements related to Harvard University and its cultural events. Here is a detailed description:

Header Information

• The top of the page includes the header "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" with the date "Oct. 10, 1929."
• There is also a handwritten note at the top left corner that reads "Herald Oct 17, 1929," indicating that this page may have been clipped from or referenced in another publication.

Main Articles

1. "Harvard Club Initiates Play Ball With Cabbage in Fogg Art Museum"

• This article discusses an incident involving students at Harvard who played a game of baseball using a cabbage as a ball in the Fogg Art Museum.
• The event occurred on October 18, 1929, and was described as a playful yet disruptive act. The students washed the cabbage and used it as a ball, much to the surprise and amusement of museum staff and visitors.
• The article mentions that the students were initially angry when they were told they could not play on the museum grounds, leading them to bring the game indoors.
• The incident is framed as a humorous anecdote, highlighting the students' playful defiance and the museum's reaction.

2. "Harvard Contemporary Art Society to Open Exhibition Next Week"

• This article announces the upcoming opening of an exhibition by the Harvard Contemporary Art Society.
• The exhibition will feature works by thirty of America's youngest sculptors and painters, many of whom are students at Harvard.
• The exhibition will be held on the second floor of the Cooperative Building in Boston and will run from October 18 to November 30, 1929.
• Notable artists mentioned include Guy Rene DuBois, Yasuo Kunohshi, Peter Blum, Preston Dickinson, Simka Simkovitch, Joseph Harley, Mariden Harley, Joseph Polet, Dudley Talcott, Gaston Lechaise, and John Storrs.
• The article emphasizes that this will be the first time many of these artists' works are shown publicly, and it highlights the society's aim to showcase contemporary American art.

3. "The Stradivarius Quartet"

• This section announces a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, a new string quartet formed by members of the Flonzley Quartet.
• The concert will take place in Paine Hall of the Music Building at New York City on Monday evenings, starting October 21, 1929.
• The members of the Stradivarius Quartet are:
  • Alfred Pochon (violin)
  • Nicolas Moldavan (viola)
  • Gerald Wolf (cello)
  • Edward C. Moore (double bass)
• The article notes that the instruments used by the quartet are Stradivarius violins, violas, and cellos, and that the concert will be open to the public without cost.

Additional Details

• The page includes a handwritten note at the bottom right corner that reads "Harvard Crimson Oct. 11, 1929," suggesting that this page may have been referenced or clipped from the Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University.
• The layout is typical of a newspaper or bulletin format, with columns of text and clear headings for each article.
• The content reflects the cultural and artistic activities at Harvard during the early 20th century, highlighting student antics, contemporary art exhibitions, and musical performances.

Overall Context

The page provides a snapshot of campus life and cultural events at Harvard University in 1929, showcasing a mix of student humor, artistic innovation, and musical performances. It serves as a historical document illustrating the activities and interests of the Harvard community during that era.