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The image displays a collection of documents and clippings related to the activities of various Harvard Clubs. The contents include announcements and reports from the Harvard Club of Central Ohio, Harvard Club of Boston, and Harvard Club of Cleveland. Key events mentioned are a dinner hosted by the Harvard Club of Central Ohio on January 8, featuring Dean George H. Edgell, and lectures by Professor Albert E. Bailey and Bradford Washburn at the Harvard Club of Boston. Additionally, there is a note about a Stradivarius Quartet Concert at the Fogg Art Museum on February 14. The documents also list the officers of the Harvard Club of Central Ohio and mention a speaking tour by Professors Edgell, Merriman, and Whitney to various Harvard Clubs. The clippings are dated between January 25 and February 2, 1930, and include handwritten notes and stamps.

The image is a collection of pages from a newspaper or a magazine, detailing events and announcements related to various Harvard clubs in different cities.

1. Harvard Club of Central Ohio:

   • A dinner hosted by the Harvard School of Architecture was attended by Dean George H. Edgell. The dinner took place at the Atlantic Club in Columbus on January 8.
   • Dean Edgell spoke about changes at Harvard over the past twenty years.
   • Members included President Montgomerie L. Hart, '12; secretary, Bland L. Stradley, Grad '14-'15; treasurer, Carl M. Deardruff, Grad '96-'97.

2. Harvard Club of Boston:

   • Events announced include:
     • A mountain climbing trip in the Alps on Wednesday, January 29, at 8:10 P.M. by Bradford Washburn.
     • An illustrated lecture by Professor Albert E. Bailey on "How to Understand a Picture" on Wednesday, February 5, at 8:10 P.M.

3. Harvard Club of Cleveland:

   • A luncheon was held for Dean George H. Edgell at the Horne Hotel on January 7.
   • The event included a talk by Dean Edgell about changes at Harvard and the status of undergraduates over the past 25 years.
   • Speeches were given by Dr. Elliot C. Cudler, President of the club, and thanks were extended to Dean Edgell.

4. Edgell, Merriman, Whitney Speak at Harvard Clubs:

   • Dean C.H. Edgell, R.B. Merriman, and E.A. Whitney are scheduled to speak at various Harvard clubs:
     • Professor Edgell will speak in Atlanta, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C.
     • Professor Merriman will visit Buffalo, Cleveland, and Western Pennsylvania.
     • Professor Whitney will visit Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Utica.

5. Stradivarius Quartet Concert and Museum Announcement:

   • A Stradivarius Quartet Concert is scheduled for Friday, February 14, at 8:00 P.M. in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The concert includes the quartet: Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, Wolfe Wolmark, and Gerald Warburg.
   • There is also an announcement about visiting the Fogg Art Museum, including exhibitions such as the "Maya Art" and "Rubbings of Chinese Stones of the Han Dynasty."

Additionally, the pages contain handwritten notes and references to specific events, including the Crimson newspaper's mention of the Stradivarius concert and the Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions.

The image contains a series of clippings from a newspaper, specifically the Harvard Crimson, detailing events and announcements related to various Harvard Clubs and the Harvard School of Architecture.

1. Harvard Club of Central Ohio:

   • Dean George H. Edgell of the Harvard School of Architecture was the guest speaker at a dinner held by the Harvard Club of Central Ohio on January 8 in Columbus. He discussed changes at Harvard over the past twenty years. The club's officers included President Montgomery L. Hart, Vice President Bland L. Stradley, and Treasurer Carl M. Deardruff.

2. Harvard Club of Boston:

   • Upcoming events were announced:
     • A talk by Bradford Washburn on January 29 about his mountain climbing adventures in the Alps.
     • An illustrated lecture by Professor Albert E. Bailey on February 5 about understanding pictures.
     • Another event on February 12, with details not fully visible.

3. Harvard Club of Cleveland:

   • The club hosted Dean George H. Edgell for a luncheon on January 7. Edgell discussed the architectural school's developments and changes since its founding. He also compared the current undergraduate viewpoint to that of 25 years ago. Officers present included C. F. Thwing, A. E. Beckwith, and G. H.

4. Edgell, Merriman, Whitney to Speak at Harvard Clubs:

   • A note mentions that Professor C. H. Edgell, along with Dr. R. B. Merriman and Professor E. A. Whitney, will visit various Harvard Clubs across the country, including Atlanta, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Buffalo, Cleveland, and other cities.

5. Fogg Art Museum:

   • A series of notices detail the Fogg Art Museum's opening hours and exhibitions:
     • The museum is open to the public, weekdays from 9 to 5, Sundays from 2 to 5.
     • Exhibitions include:
       • "Maya Art" (through February 15).
       • "Early Chinese Pottery and Rubbings of Chinese Stones of the Han Dynasty" (through February 15).
       • "Loans Exhibition of Persian Paintings" (through February 15).
     • The museum is located at the corner of Quincy Street and Broadway in Cambridge.

6. Stradivarius Quartet Concert:

   • The final public concert of the Stradivarius Quartet in New York City will be held at the Fogg Art Museum on February 14 at 8 o'clock. The quartet includes Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, Wolfe Wolfsohn, and Gerald Warburg.

The clippings are dated from January to February 1930 and highlight both social events and educational lectures related to Harvard-affiliated clubs and the Fogg Art Museum.

The image is a scanned page from the Crimson newspaper, dated January 28, 1930. The page contains several announcements related to Harvard clubs and events.

1. Harvard Club of Central Ohio:

   • Dean George H. Edgell of the Harvard School of Architecture was the guest at a dinner given by the Harvard Club of Central Ohio on January 8 in Columbus.
   • The dinner had about twenty members of the club present.
   • Dean Edgell spoke about changes that have occurred at Harvard in the past twenty years.
   • The following officers were elected: President, Montgomery L. Hart '12; Secretary, Bland L. Stradley, Grad. '14-'15; Treasurer, Carl M. Deardruff '96-'97.

2. Harvard Club of Boston:

   • The club announced several upcoming events:
     • Wednesday, January 29, at 8:10 PM: Bradford Washburn '35 will talk about his mountain climbing in the Alps last summer.
     • Friday, February 7, at 8:10 PM: Rear Admiral Gordon Campbell, V.C., D.S.O. of the British Navy, will speak on the operations of the "Q" or "mystery" ships during the war.
     • Wednesday, February 5, at 8:10 PM: Professor Albert E. Bailey will give an illustrated lecture on "How to Understand a Picture."

3. Harvard Club of Cleveland:

   • The club hosted a luncheon for Dean George H. Edgell at the Hollenden Hotel on January 7.
   • Dr. Elliot C. Cutler '09, President of the club, made a speech of thanks to Dean Edgell.
   • Present were: C. F. Thwing '76, A. E. Beckwith '91, and G. H. Smith.

4. Speakers at Harvard Clubs:

   • Professor C. H. Edgell '09, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. R. B. Merriman '96, Gurney Professor of History, and Assistant Professor E. A. Whitney '17 will visit various Harvard clubs across the country.
   • Professor Edgell will speak at the Harvard Clubs of Atlanta, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C.
   • Professor Merriman will speak in Buffalo, Cleveland, and Western Pennsylvania.
   • Assistant Professor Whitney will speak in Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Utica.

5. Stradivarius Quartet Concert:

   • The final public concert of the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City will be held in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum on Friday evening, February 14, at 8:00 PM.
   • The concert is part of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum series.
   • The quartet is composed of Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, Wolfe Wolfsohn, and Gerald Warburg.

6. Fogg Art Museum:

   • The museum, located at Quincy Street and Broadway, is open to the public on weekdays from 9 to 5, and Sundays from 1 to 5.
   • The museum has several exhibitions including "Early Chinese Pottery and Rubbings of Chinese Stones" from the Han Dynasty from the Charles Bain Hoit Collection, and "Woodcuts and Engravings" by the Peabody Museum.

The page also includes a handwritten note for a transcript, dated January 28, 1930.

The image is a newspaper clipping detailing various events and announcements related to several Harvard Clubs and other cultural events.

Harvard Club of Central Ohio

• Event: Dean George H. Edgell of the Harvard School of Architecture was the guest at a dinner held at the Atlantic Club, Columbus, on January 5.
• Changes: Dean Edgell spoke about changes at Harvard in recent years.
• Officers Elected:
  • President: Montgomery H. Hart
  • 12’ Secretary: Bland L. Stradley, Grad. '96-'97
  • Treasurer: Carl M. Deardrift, Grad. '14-'15

Harvard Club of Boston

• Entertainments Announced:
  • Wednesday, Jan. 29: Bradford Washburn will discuss his mountain climbing in the Alps.
  • Friday, Jan. 31: Admiral Gordon Campbell will talk about the operations of the Q-ships of the British Navy.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 5: Albert E. Bailey will present an illustrated lecture on "How to Understand a Picture."

Harvard Club of Cleveland

• Event: A luncheon for Dean George H. Edgell of the Harvard School of Architecture.
• Discussion: Dean Edgell compared current developments at Harvard with those of 25 years ago.
• Attendees: Dr. Eliot C. Cutler, president of the club, and other members.
• Officers Present:
  • C. F. Thwing, '76
  • A. E. Beckwith, '91
  • G. H. (possibly more details on other officers)

Edgell, Merriman, Whitney to Speak at Harvard Clubs

• Professor C. H. Edgell: Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, will speak at various Harvard Clubs.
• Professor R. B. Merriman: Professor of History, will speak at Harvard Clubs in Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Utica.
• Professor E. A. Whitney: Assistant Professor, will visit multiple clubs separately.

Stradivarius Quartet Concert

• Event: The final public concert of the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City will take place in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
• Date and Time: Friday evening, February 14, at 8 o’clock.
• Performers: The Quartet includes Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, Wolfe Wolfinsohn, and Gerald Warburg.

Visit to Fogg Art Museum

• Details:
  • The museum is open to the public on weekdays from 9 to 5 and Sundays 2 to 5.
  • Closed on holidays.
  • Special Exhibitions: Early Chinese Pottery and Rubbings of Chinese Stones.
  • Collections: Paintings by Degas, Van Gogh, Monet, Albert Durer, and others.
  • Note: Visitors can see the Persian manuscripts in the Manuscript Room.

Map Directions

• The image also contains a map showing the location of the Fogg Art Museum, situated at the corner of Quincy Street and Broadway in Cambridge. It provides directions on how to reach the museum from nearby locations.

The image is a clipping from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated January 28, 1930. The bulletin includes several articles and announcements related to various Harvard Clubs and events. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

1. Harvard Club of Central Ohio:

   • Dean George H. Edgell of the Harvard School of Architecture was a guest at a dinner held by the Harvard Club of Central Ohio at the Columbus Athletic Club on January 8.
   • About twenty members of the club were present.
   • Dean Edgell spoke on changes at Harvard in the last twenty-five years.
   • New officers of the club were elected: President Montgomery L. Hart, Secretary Bland L. Straley, Treasurer Carl M. Deardruff.

2. Harvard Club of Boston:

   • Announces upcoming events:
     • January 29: Bradford Washburn will talk about his mountain climbing adventures.
     • February 5: Professor Alfred C. Lane will lecture on "How to Understand a Picture."
     • February 12: Captain C. D. S. King-Hall of the British Navy will lecture on "The Mystery of Mystery Ships during the War."

3. Harvard Club of Cleveland:

   • Hosted a luncheon for Dean George H. Edgell at the Hollenden Hotel on January 7.
   • Dean Edgell spoke on recent developments at Harvard and the point of view of the undergraduates of today compared to twenty-five years ago.
   • Dr. Elliott C. Cutler presented Dean Edgell.
   • New officers were elected: C. E. Thwing, A. R. Beckwith, G. H.

4. Edgell, Merriman, Whitney to Speak at Harvard Clubs:

   • Professor C. H. Edgell will speak to Harvard Clubs in various parts of the country.
   • Professor Merriman and Professor Whitney will also speak at different clubs.
   • Locations include New York, Washington, D.C., Buffalo, Cleveland, Western Pennsylvania, Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Utica.

5. Stradivarius Quartet Concert:

   • The final public concert of the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City will take place in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum on Friday evening, February 14, at 8 o'clock.
   • Four Stradivarius instruments will be placed on display.
   • The Quartet is composed of Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, Wolfe Wolfinsohn, and Gerald Warburg.

6. Fogg Art Museum Announcements:

   • Various exhibitions and events are listed, including:
     • An exhibition of Chinese Stone Sculpture from the Charles B. Hoyt Collection.
     • Engravings by Albrecht Dürer and Maya Art from the Peabody Museum.
     • Exhibitions of woodcuts and watercolors by various artists.
     • A loan exhibition of paintings by John La Farge.

The bulletin is organized with clear headings and sections, providing updates and announcements relevant to the Harvard community and its alumni.

The image shows a collection of various typewritten and handwritten notes on a background that looks like a cork bulletin board or paper with a similar texture. There are multiple pieces of paper pinned or taped to this surface, some of which have aged and have become yellowish over time. There are three visible white push pins at the top and bottom right corners, suggesting these documents are posted on a board or wall.

The content on the papers seems to be informative notes or announcements related to events, mostly associated with the Harvard Club in different locations like Central Ohio and Cleveland. The notes mention different individuals, event dates, and specifics such as topics of lectures or club elections.

There are handwritten words and marks on some of the papers, like crossing out, underlining, and text written in margins. For example, there is handwritten text in red that appears to correct or add to the information on one of the notes. The dates on the documents include January and February of 1930, which suggests these papers are from that time period.

There is also mention of art and cultural events, such as a Stradivarius Quartet Concert and exhibitions related to Chinese Pottery and Persian paintings. Overall, the image captures a historical snapshot of academic and cultural activities related to Harvard University and its associated clubs from over 90 years ago.

This image appears to be a historical scrapbook or album page containing multiple newspaper clippings and notes. The clippings include various articles, announcements, and notices related to events, clubs, and exhibitions from around the year 1930. The articles pertain to Harvard University and its associated clubs in different regions, including central Ohio, Boston, and Cleveland. Additionally, there are mentions of concerts, museum exhibitions, and speaking engagements by prominent individuals affiliated with Harvard.

Specific items on the page include:

1. An article about Dean George H. Edgell's visit to the Harvard Club of Central Ohio.
2. A schedule of entertainment events for the Harvard Club of Boston.
3. A luncheon event announcement for the Harvard Club of Cleveland, featuring Dean George H. Edgell as a speaker.
4. A notice mentioning Professor Edgell, R. B. Merriman, and Professor Whitney speaking at various Harvard Clubs.
5. An announcement about the Stradivarius Quartet concert scheduled for February 14 at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
6. Small newspaper clippings promoting the Fogg Art Museum's exhibit and visitor information.
7. Handwritten notes indicating dates of the newspaper clippings, such as "Crimson, Jan. 29, 1930."

The page is held together with adhesive, and the paper shows signs of age such as discoloration and slightly torn edges. The layout includes handwritten annotations next to some clippings, providing additional context or reference.

The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine clipping. It contains two main sections of text, one titled "Harvard Club of Central Ohio" and the other titled "Harvard Club of Boston." The text discusses events and lectures organized by the Harvard Clubs in various cities, featuring notable speakers such as Dean George H. Edgell, Professor C. H. Washburn, and Professor E. A. Whitney.

The "Harvard Club of Central Ohio" section mentions Dean George H. Edgell speaking at a dinner on January 8 about changes at Harvard in the past twenty years. It also lists the officers of the club.

The "Harvard Club of Boston" section announces a lecture by Professor C. H. Washburn on mountain climbing and motion pictures, as well as an illustrated lecture by Albert E. Bailey on "How to Understand a Picture."

Additionally, the image includes a transcript of a letter with the date "Jan. 24, 1930," which discusses the final public concert of the Stradivarius Quartet and the exhibition of Chinese stones and rubbings at the Fogg Art Museum. The letter is signed "Transcript."

The clipping is attached to a larger document with various text and images, including a mention of the Stradivarius Quartet Concert and a reference to a Stradivarius violin. The document also includes a circular hole in the upper right corner, suggesting it was part of a larger collection or archive.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine that contains several articles. The articles are organized into columns and are written in a serif font. The first article, located at the top left, is titled "HARVARD CLUB OF CENTRAL OHIO" and features a photograph of a man. The article discusses the activities of the Harvard Club of Central Ohio and mentions the election of new officers. The second article, located at the top right, is titled "Stradivari Quartet Concert" and provides information about an upcoming concert featuring the Stradivari Quartet. The third article, located at the bottom left, is titled "HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON" and discusses the upcoming events of the Harvard Club of Boston. The fourth article, located at the bottom right, is titled "HARVARD CLUB OF CLEVELAND" and provides information about a luncheon held by the Harvard Club of Cleveland. The articles are separated by horizontal lines and have different headings and subheadings. The image also includes a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON."