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This image appears to be a scanned page from a publication, specifically the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated January 9, 1930. The page is divided into several sections, each containing articles or announcements. Here's a breakdown of the content:

1. Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Jan. 9, 1930:

   • Fogg Art Museum: An article about an exhibition of lithographic work by J. N. Rosenberg, which is scheduled to continue until January 20. It also mentions an exhibition of Persian paintings that will continue until February 13. The article details the artworks included in these exhibitions, mentioning loans from the Morgan Library and Ross Collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, among others.

2. Cazette, Jan. 9, 1930:

   • Series of Concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet: This section announces a series of concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet, a string quartet from New York City. The quartet was formerly part of the Flonzaley Quartet, with members Alfred Pochon (second violin), Nicolas Moldavan (viola), Wolfe Wolfsohn (first violin), and Gerald Warburg (violoncello). The article provides the concert dates and the program of each concert.

3. Herald, Jan. 12, 1930:

   • A Persian Poet for Harvard: This article discusses recent gifts to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, which strengthen the permanent collection of oriental art. It mentions a portrait of a young Persian poet and a "School Scene" from an educational manuscript. The article provides context about the significance of these artworks and their historical importance.

4. Speakers at Harvard Clubs:

   • This section lists speakers who will separately visit various Harvard Clubs across the country. The speakers include Professor George H. Edgell, Dr. Roger B. Merriman, and Assistant Professor Edward A. Whitney. The article provides details about their scheduled visits to different Harvard Clubs.

5. Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Jan. 16, 1930:

   • The bottom of the page is signed off with the title "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated January 16, 1930.

The page is presented in a vintage style, with a slightly aged appearance, likely due to the material and the time period in which it was printed. The content reflects the cultural and academic interests of Harvard alumni during the early 1930s.

This image is a scanned page from a document, seemingly a collection of clippings and notices from various publications, all related to events and news concerning the Harvard community in early 1930. The page is divided into four sections, each with its own heading and content.

1. Top Left Section: Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Jan 9, 1930

   • Title: FOGG ART MUSEUM
   • Content: This section announces exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions an exhibition of lithographic work by J. N. Rosenberg that will continue until January 20, and an exhibition of Persian paintings that will continue until February 13. The latter exhibition includes objects from the Fogg Museum, paintings loaned by various institutions and individuals, including the Morgan Library, the Ross Collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and several private collectors.

2. Top Right Section: Gazette Jan. 9, 1930

   • Title: Series of Concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet
   • Content: This section announces upcoming concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum. It provides details about the quartet members, the instruments they play, and the program for the concert on Wednesday, January 8, at 8 o'clock. The program includes works by Mozart, Moussorgsky-Pochon, and Beethoven. The last concert will be on Friday evening, February 14, at 8 o'clock.

3. Bottom Left Section: Herald Jan. 12, 1930

   • Title: A PERSIAN POET FOR HARVARD
   • Content: This section discusses a recent gift to the Fogg Art Museum's collection of Persian paintings. It mentions a portrait of a young Persian poet from the 16th century, given anonymously, and a manuscript called "School Scene" attributed to Sultan Muhammed. The section also quotes a poem by Omar Khayyam and mentions other significant pieces lent to the exhibition.

4. Bottom Right Section: Harvard Alumni Bulletin Jan. 16, 1930

   • Title: SPEAKERS AT HARVARD CLUBS
   • Content: This section lists the speaking engagements of three Harvard faculty members—Professor George H. Edgell, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. Roger B. Merriman, Gurney Professor of History, and Assistant Professor Edward A. Whitney—at various Harvard Clubs across the country. It provides a detailed schedule of their appearances at different clubs from January 6 to January 31.

The document is neatly organized with clear headings and dates, making it easy to follow the different news items. The text is typed, and there are some handwritten annotations, such as the dates at the top of each section. The overall appearance suggests it is a historical document, likely part of a scrapbook or archive.

This image displays a single, aged, off-white sheet of paper, likely a page from a newsletter or bulletin, dated January 1930. The paper shows signs of wear, including yellowing, slight curling at the top edge, and three punched holes along the left margin, suggesting it was once stored in a binder.

The page is titled “Harvard Alumni Bulletin” and is dated “Jan 9, 1930” at the top. It is formatted into four distinct article blocks, each with its own headline and dateline, presented in a classic newspaper or bulletin style.

Here is a breakdown of the content in each section:

1. Top Left: “FOGG ART MUSEUM” (Dated Jan 9, 1930)

   • Reports on current exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Mentions an exhibition of lithographs by J. N. Rosenbergs running until January 20.
   • Details an exhibition of Persian paintings, which will continue until February 13.
   • Notes that the Persian exhibit includes objects from the Fogg Museum and paintings loaned from the Morgan Library and the Ross Collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
   • Lists notable donors who contributed to the Persian collection: Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears, Mrs. Joseph L. Valentine, Edward W. Forbes, '95, Professor Paul J. Sachs, '00, and Philip Hofer, '21.

2. Top Right: “Cazette” (Dated Jan 9, 1930)

   • Announces a “Series of Concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet.”
   • States the quartet, based in New York City, will perform two more public concerts at the Fogg Art Museum Court under the auspices of the Division of Music.
   • Notes that two members, Alfred Pochon (second violin) and Nicolas Moldavan (viola), were formerly with the Flonzaley Quartet. The other two members are Wolfe Wolfinsolin (first violin) and Gerald Warburg (violoncello).
   • Lists the program for the concert on Wednesday, January 8, at 8 o’clock: Mozart’s “Quartet in E flat major” and Mussorgsky-Poikov’s “Quartet in C minor, Op. 18, No. 4” by Beethoven.
   • Announces the final concert will be on Friday evening, February 14, at 8 o’clock.

3. Bottom Left: “Herald” (Dated Jan 12, 1930)

   • Headlined “A PERSIAN POET FOR HARVARD.”
   • Describes two new gifts to the Fogg Art Museum's Persian painting collection: a portrait of a young Persian poet (16th century) wearing “turban and flowing robes,” and an educational manuscript called “Talim Nāmah,” attributed to Sultan Muhammad, featuring “school scenes” from the early 16th century.
   • Mentions the gifts were lent by J. Pierpont Morgan, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears, and others.

4. Bottom Right: “SPEAKERS AT HARVARD CLUBS”

   • Announces that Professor George H. Edgell (Dean of the Faculty of Architecture), Dr. Roger B. Merriman (Gurney Professor of History), and Assistant Professor Edward A. Whitney will visit various Harvard Clubs across the country.
   • Lists the speaking schedule for each professor, with dates ranging from January 6 to January 31, 1930, covering cities such as Syracuse, Cleveland, St. Louis, Washington D.C., Buffalo, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Utica.

At the bottom of the page, centered, is the title “Harvard Alumni Bulletin” again, with the date “Jan 16, 1930” underneath it, indicating this page may be part of a later issue or was compiled with materials from different dates.

The overall tone is informative and institutional, aimed at keeping Harvard alumni and the university community updated on cultural events, museum acquisitions, and faculty activities.

The image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine with two articles.

The first article is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Jan 9, 1930" and it discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The exhibit features works by J.N. Rosenberg, Persian paintings, and objects from the Fogg Museum's Morgan Library and the Fine Arts Collection. The article provides details about the exhibit's dates and some of the featured Persian paintings.

The second article is titled "Speakers at Harvard Clubs" and it lists upcoming speaking engagements for several Harvard professors, including George H. Edgell, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. Roger B. Merriman, Gurney Professor of History, and Assistant Professor Edward A. Whitney. The article provides dates and locations for their visits to various Harvard Club chapters across the United States.

The image also includes a small clipping from a newspaper titled "A Persian Poet for Harvard" which discusses a recent gift of Persian manuscripts to the Harvard Art Museum that will strengthen their Persian collection.

Overall, the image provides information about an art exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum and upcoming speaking engagements for several Harvard professors at various Harvard Club chapters across the country.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or a bulletin. The page is divided into three columns. The top of the page contains the title "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and the date "Jan. 16, 1930." The content of the page includes several articles, each with a distinct heading.

The first article, titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM," announces an exhibition of the lithographic work of J. N. Rosenberg, which will continue until January 20, and an exhibition of Persian paintings that will continue until February 13. The article also mentions the Fogg Museum's collection and the inclusion of objects from the Fogg Museum, the Morgan Library, and the Rose Collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The second article, titled "Series of Concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet," informs about a series of concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet of the New York City, which will give two more public concerts in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum. The article lists the members of the Quartet and their instruments.

The third article, titled "SPEAKERS AT HARVARD CLUBS," lists several professors who will be speaking at various Harvard Clubs across the country. The article provides the dates and locations of their speeches.

The fourth article, titled "A PERSIAN POET FOR HARVARD," discusses a recent gift of Persian poetry to the Fogg Art Museum, which will strengthen the museum's collection of oriental art. The article includes a description of a portrait of a young Persian poet and mentions the donation of pieces by J. Pierpont Morgan, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears, and others to attract visitors to the gallery.

The page is filled with text, and the articles are written in a formal and informative style, typical of a bulletin or newspaper from the early 20th century.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 16, 1930. The page contains several sections with announcements and updates related to Harvard University and its affiliated institutions. Here is a detailed description of the content:

Top Section:

• Title: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Jan. 9, 1930"
• Content:
  • Fogg Art Museum Exhibition:
    • The Fogg Art Museum is hosting an exhibition of lithographic work by J. N. Rosengart, which will continue until January 28.
    • A separate exhibition of Persian paintings will continue until February 14.
    • The Persian paintings exhibition includes works loaned by the Morgan Library, the Fine Arts Collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and individuals such as Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., Mrs. Valentine Sears, Mrs. Joseph L. J. Montgomery, Edward W. Forbes, Professor Paul J. Sachs, and Philip Hofer.
  • Concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet:
    • The Stradivarius Quartet will perform two public concerts in the Cleveland Art Museum under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The quartet consists of Alfred Pocion (violin), Nicolas Moldavan (viola), Wolfgang Wolffsohn (cello), and Gerald Warburg (violin).
    • The concerts will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 8 o'clock, and the program includes works by Mozart and Beethoven.
    • The final concert will be on Friday evening, February 14, at 8 o'clock.

Middle Section:

• Headline: "Herald, Jan. 12, 1930"
• Content:
  • A Persian Poet for Harvard:
    • The Fogg Art Museum has acquired a large loan collection of Persian paintings, current at the museum, which will remain on display for several weeks.
    • The collection includes a portrait of Obeid-e Zakani, a young Persian poet from the 14th century, known for his humorous and satirical verses.
    • The museum also features a manuscript called "Tali Musiqi", attributed to Sultan Muhammad, which includes early musical notations and illustrations of musical instruments.
    • The exhibition continues to attract many visitors to the gallery.

Bottom Section:

• Speakers at Harvard Clubs:
  • Professor George H. Edgell:
    • Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Harvard, will speak at various Harvard Clubs across the country.
    • Dean Edgell has already spoken at the Harvard Club of Cleveland on January 6, the Harvard Club of Syracuse on January 7, and the Harvard Club of Central Ohio on January 8.
    • Upcoming engagements include:
      • St. Louis on January 15.
      • Harvard Clubs of Atlanta and North Carolina on January 17 and 23, respectively.
      • Lunchcon at the Harvard Club of Washington, D.C., on January 25.
  • Professor Merriman:
    • Will speak before the Harvard Club of Buffalo on January 29, the Harvard Club of Cleveland on January 30, and the Harvard Club of Western Pennsylvania on January 31.
  • Professor Whitney:
    • Will address the Harvard Club of Michigan at Detroit on January 27, the Harvard Club of Grand Rapids on January 28, the Harvard Club of Milwaukee on January 29, the Harvard Club of Indiana at Indianapolis on January 30, and the Harvard Club of Utica on January 31.

Footer:

• The page is stamped with "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and the date "Jan. 16, 1930" at the bottom.

Overall Layout:

• The page is formatted with clear headings and subheadings, making it easy to navigate.
• The content is organized into distinct sections, each focusing on different university-related events, exhibitions, and speaker engagements.
• The typography is consistent, with a mix of bold and regular fonts to emphasize important details.

This page serves as a comprehensive update for Harvard alumni and affiliated institutions, highlighting cultural events, musical performances, and speaking engagements.

The image shows a page from an old newspaper or bulletin, featuring three articles with headlines and text. The page is yellowed and has a rough texture, suggesting it is made of paper.

• The first article is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and discusses an exhibition of Persian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The article mentions that the exhibition will continue until February 13.
  • It also mentions that some objects from the Fogg Museum will be loaned to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
• The second article is titled "Series of Concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet" and discusses a series of concerts featuring the Stradivarius Quartet.
  • The article mentions that the quartet will give two more public concerts in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • It also mentions that the members of the quartet were formerly members of the Flonzaley Quartet.
• The third article is titled "SPEAKERS AT HARVARD CLUBS" and discusses a series of speakers at Harvard Clubs.
  • The article mentions that Professor George H. Edzell, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, will speak at the Harvard Club of Syracuse on January 6.
  • It also mentions that Professor Whitney will address the Harvard Club of Michigan at Detroit on January 27.

Overall, the image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or bulletin that features articles about art, music, and education. The articles are written in a formal style and provide information about upcoming events and exhibitions.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 9, 1930. The page is yellowed and features four distinct sections of text, each with its own unique content.

Section 1: Fogg Art Museum
This section announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which will run until January 20 and feature Persian paintings that will continue until February 13. The exhibition includes objects from the Fogg Museum, Morgan Library, Ross Collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and other institutions.

Section 2: A Persian Poet for Harvard
This section discusses a Persian poet who will be featured in the museum's collection. The poet is described as a young man who holds a cup in his right hand and a cup in his left hand, symbolizing the spirit of Omar's "Come, fill the cup and in the fire of Spring." The poet's name is not mentioned, but his work is said to be a valuable addition to the museum's collection.

Section 3: Speakers at Harvard Clubs
This section lists the speakers who will be visiting various Harvard clubs during the next few weeks. The speakers include Professor George H. Edgell, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture; Dr. Roger B. Merriman, Gurney Professor of History; and Assistant Professor Edward A. Whitney. The clubs that will be hosting these speakers include the Harvard Club of Syracuse, the Harvard Club of Cleveland, the Harvard Club of Central Ohio, and the Harvard Club of St. Louis.

Section 4: Series of Concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet
This section announces a series of concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet, which will take place on January 8 at 8 o'clock. The quartet will perform two more public concerts in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum. The members of the quartet are Alfred Pochon, second violin; Nicolas Moldavan, viola; Wolfe Wolfinsohn, first violin; and Gerald Warburg, violoncello. Four Stradivarius instruments have been put at the disposal of this organization.

Overall, the page provides information about various events and exhibitions taking place at Harvard University and its affiliated institutions.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 16, 1930. The page is yellowed and has four holes punched along the left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder or notebook.

Content

The page contains three articles:

• Fogg Art Museum: The Fogg Art Museum is exhibiting lithographic works by J.N. Rosenberg and Persian paintings.
• Gazette Jan. 8, 1930: The Stradivarius Quartet of New York City will perform two concerts at the Fogg Art Museum.
• Herald Jan 12, 1930: A Persian portrait of a young poet is on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
• Speakers at Harvard Clubs: Professor George H. Edgell, Dr. Roger B. Merriman, and Assistant Professor Edward A. Whitney will be speaking at various Harvard Clubs.

Layout and Design

The text is arranged in a formal, newspaper-style layout, with headings and subheadings used to separate the different articles. The font is serif and appears to be a classic, traditional style. The overall design is simple and straightforward, with no images or graphics to distract from the text.

Condition

The page is yellowed and shows signs of aging, with a slight crease running down the center. The holes punched along the left side are evenly spaced and suggest that the page was once part of a larger document or publication.

Overall

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and academic activities of Harvard University in the early 20th century. The articles on the page highlight the university's commitment to art, music, and intellectual pursuits, and provide insight into the types of events and exhibitions that were taking place on campus at the time.

The image presents a scanned page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 1930. The page is divided into four sections, each featuring a distinct article or announcement.

Top-Left Section:
This section is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and discusses an exhibition of lithographic works by J.N. Rosenberg, which will continue until January 20. Additionally, it mentions an exhibition of Persian paintings that will run until February 13.

Top-Right Section:
This section is titled "Gazette Jan 9, 1930" and announces a series of concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City, scheduled to take place in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum.

Bottom-Left Section:
This section is titled "Herald, Jan 12,1930" and features an article about a Persian poet for Harvard, highlighting a recent acquisition of a painting at the Fogg Art Museum.

Bottom-Right Section:
This section is titled "SPEAKERS AT HARVARD CLUBS" and lists various speakers who will be visiting Harvard Clubs across the country during the next few weeks.

Page Details:
The page has three holes punched on the left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder or folder. The text is presented in black ink on a white background, with some sections highlighted in orange. The overall design suggests that this is a scanned page from an old newsletter or bulletin.