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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from March 1930, related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Lectures on Art and Culture of Ireland:

   • Professor A. Kingsley Porter of the Division of the Fine Arts will deliver five illustrated lectures on "St. Patrick and the Pagans" and "The Crosses of Ireland." The lectures will take place at the Small Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 P.M.

2. Professor of Harvard Writes History of Spanish Art:

   • Professor C. R. Post of the Department of Painting and Art at Harvard University has published the first volume of a three-volume series on the history of Spanish painting. The book covers the period from the Romanesque to the end of the fifteenth century.

3. Professor Porter on Ireland:

   • Professor A. Kingsley Porter will give five illustrated lectures on the art and culture of Ireland. The lectures will cover topics such as "St. Patrick and the Pagans" and "The Great Monastic Sites."

4. Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase:

   • The Fogg Art Museum received threatening letters from an unknown source, denouncing the late purchase of a painting for $50,000. The letter, signed "a crank," was sent to the museum's director, E. W. Forbes, and other Harvard officials. The letter criticized the expenditure and suggested that the money could have been used to alleviate unemployment.

5. Director of Fogg Art Museum Receives Threatening Letters:

   • E. W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum, received threatening letters after the museum's purchase of a rare painting. The letters were deemed "crank" letters and were turned over to the police. Forbes declined to comment on the letters but stated that the purchase was justified.

6. Harvard Officials Object of Threats:

   • Professors Forbes and Sachs received threatening letters regarding the purchase of the painting. The letters were described as "crank" letters and were turned over to the police. The letters criticized the expenditure and suggested that the money could have been used to alleviate unemployment.

The clippings highlight the controversy surrounding the Fogg Art Museum's purchase of a painting and the subsequent threatening letters received by museum officials. They also provide information about lectures and publications related to the museum and its faculty.

The image contains several newspaper clippings from March 1930, detailing events related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here’s a detailed summary:

1. Top Left Clipping (Gazette, March 1930):

   • Announcement of a series of lectures under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts.
   • The first lecture, titled "St. Patrick and the Pagans," is by Professor A. Kingsley Porter.
   • The lecture is scheduled for March 12 at 5 PM in the Small Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

2. Top Right Clipping (Transcript, March 12, 1930):

   • Announcement of Professor Post of Harvard writing a history of Spanish art.
   • The work covers the history of painting and art in Spain from the Roman period to the early nineteenth century.
   • The publication is expected to be a comprehensive history of the subject.

3. Middle Left Clipping (Transcript, March 12, 1930):

   • Information about Professor Porter's upcoming lectures at the Fogg Museum.
   • The lectures cover "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland" and include topics such as "St. Patrick and the Pagans," "The Great Missionaries," "The Fall of the Vikings in Ireland," and others.
   • The lectures are scheduled from March 12 to March 27.

4. Middle Right Clipping (Herald, March 1930):

   • Headline: "Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase."
   • A letter was sent to the Fogg Museum officials, threatening the purchase of a painting by Botticelli for $50,000.
   • The letter was signed by "Crank" and was sent from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The letter writer claims to have sent a similar letter to the Harvard administration.

5. Bottom Left Clipping (Crimson, March 5, 1930):

   • Headline: "Director of Fogg Art Museum Receives Threatening Letters Denouncing Late Purchase of Painting—Suspect Black Hand."
   • The letters mention a recent purchase of a Botticelli painting for $50,000.
   • The letter writer claims to be a Harvard alumnus and criticizes the purchase as a waste of money and a threat to the museum's integrity.
   • The letter writer also suggests the involvement of a "Black Hand" or communist sources.

6. Bottom Right Clipping (Herald, March 1930):

   • Headline: "Harvard Officials Object of Threats."
   • Professors Edward Forbes and Paul J. Sachs received letters threatening the museum's officials.
   • The letter writer, claiming to be a Harvard alumnus, expresses dissatisfaction with the purchase of the Botticelli painting.
   • The letter writer also mentions a possible connection to the Harvard administration's financial decisions and criticizes the purchase as a misuse of funds.

The clippings collectively highlight a mix of academic events and controversies surrounding the Fogg Art Museum's significant art acquisition in 1930.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from March 1930, focusing on events related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Clipping (Crimson, March 6, 1930):

   • Title: "Prof. Post of Harvard Writes History of Spanish Art"
   • Content: Discusses Professor Charles R. Post's work on the history of Spanish painting and art, which is set to be published in three volumes by the Harvard University Press. The work covers the history of painting and art in Spain from the Romanesque style to the modern period, emphasizing the influence of French and Italian styles and the development of a national style in the fifteenth century.

2. Top Center Clipping (Crimson, March 12, 1930):

   • Title: "Prof. Porter on Ireland; Fogg Museum Lectures"
   • Content: Announces Professor A. Kingsley Porter's lecture series at the Fogg Art Museum, titled "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland," with specific lectures listed for dates in March 1930.

3. Top Right Clipping (Herald, March 14, 1930):

   • Title: "Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase"
   • Content: Reports on threatening letters received by the Fogg Museum, indicating the letters were sent by a "crank" or possibly communist sources. The letters were in response to the museum's purchase of a painting for $50,000.

4. Bottom Left Clipping (Crimson, March 5, 1930):

   • Title: "Director of Fogg Art Museum Receives Threatening Letters Denouncing Late Purchase of Painting—Suspect Black Hand"
   • Content: Details the receipt of threatening letters by the director of the Fogg Art Museum, Edward W. Forbes, regarding the acquisition of a painting by Botticelli. Forbes contacted the police and the letters were deemed to be from a crank or mentally unstable person.

5. Bottom Right Clipping (Herald, March 14, 1930):

   • Title: "Harvard Officials: Object of Threats"
   • Content: Further elaborates on the threatening letters received by Forbes and Paul J. Sachs, detailing the investigation by the Cambridge police and the Cambridge University Protective Bureau. It also mentions that the letters were probably sent by a crank and not a serious threat.

Overall, the clippings collectively report on academic lectures and a controversy surrounding the purchase of a valuable painting by the Fogg Art Museum, including the receipt of threatening letters.

The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings and documents related to events at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University in the early 1930s.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Lectures (under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts). 'The Crosses and Culture of Ireland.'"
   • Details: This clipping mentions a series of lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter in the Small Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum on March 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, 1930, focusing on "St. Patrick and the Pagans."

2. Top Center Clipping:

   • Title: "Prof. Post of Harvard Writes History of Spanish Art"
   • Details: This piece is a review or mention of a book by Professor Post about the history of Spanish painting and art in America. The book is said to cover significant work by the Romantic, Renaissance, and Modern Spanish styles.

3. Top Right Clippings:

   • Left: Another lecture announcement by Professor Porter titled "The Vikings in Ireland" scheduled for March 17.
   • Right: Headlines about the Fogg Museum receiving threatening letters related to the purchase of a painting.

4. Center Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Director of Fogg Art Museum Receives Threatening Letters Denouncing Late Purchase of Painting"
   • Details: This article discusses that the Fogg Art Museum received threatening letters after purchasing a painting for $50,000. The director, Mr. Forbes, received anonymous letters which he deemed threatening. He refused to disclose the letter contents to the press, but the police were involved to investigate.

5. Center Right Clipping:

   • Title: "Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase"
   • Details: This piece elaborates on the letters received by the Fogg Museum, suggesting they might be from a "black hand" and are meant to intimidate. It notes that Harvard officials were involved in the investigation and that the painting in question is a work of Botticelli.

6. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Cambridge, March 7" from Crimson
   • Details: A brief mention of the threatening letters received by the Fogg Museum and the Harvard officials' response, focusing on the incident of a letter threatening the purchase of a painting.

7. Bottom Right Clipping:

   • Title: "Harvard Officials Get Letters from Crank"
   • Details: This article explains that the letters received by the Fogg Museum officials were from an unknown source, possibly to cause concern over the purchase of a painting. It mentions the Harvard police involvement and the denial of specifics by the professors involved.

Overall, the clippings together cover a period of concern and investigation regarding the acquisition of a valuable painting by the Fogg Art Museum and the subsequent threats received.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, presumably from the early 20th century, related to events at Harvard University, specifically concerning the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are dated between March 1930 and May 1930 and cover several topics.

1. Lectures on the Division of Fine Arts (March 1930): An announcement about a series of lectures titled "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland" by Professor A. Kingsley Porter at the Fogg Art Museum. The lectures were to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 P.M. starting from March 4, 1930.

2. History of Spanish Art (March 1930): A review of a book titled "History of Spanish Art" by Professor Post of Harvard, which is described as a significant contribution to the study of Spanish art.

3. Fogg Museum Lectures (March 1930): Details about Professor A. Kingsley Porter's lectures at the Fogg Museum, focusing on the art and culture of Ireland, with specific dates and titles for each lecture.

4. Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase (March 1930): Reports that the Fogg Museum received a threatening letter after purchasing a painting by Botticelli for $50,000. The letter, which the police consider a crank, threatened violence over the expenditure.

5. Harvard Officials Object to Threats (March 1930): Describes the response of Harvard officials, including President Conant and Professor Sachs, to the threats, condemning them and highlighting the importance of the Botticelli painting for the museum.

6. Director of Fogg Art Museum Receives Threatening Letters (March 1930): Further details about the threatening letters received by the director of the Fogg Museum, with the police investigating and considering the letters as the work of a crank.

The clippings reflect both the academic activities and some of the challenges faced by the Fogg Art Museum during that period.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from the early 20th century, focusing on various topics related to Harvard University and its art community.

1. Top Left Article (Coaxite, March 8, 1930):

   • Title: Lectures under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts, "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland."
   • Content: Announcement of a lecture series by Professor A. Kingsley Porter on Irish crosses and culture, to be held at the Small Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum. The schedule includes lectures on March 11, 12, 13, 17, and 18.

2. Middle Left Article (Undated):

   • Title: Prof. Post of Harvard Writes History of Spanish Art
   • Content: A piece about Professor Chandler Rathfon Post, who is writing a comprehensive history of Spanish painting. The article mentions that this work is significant and will be a multi-volume set, starting from the Romanesque period and covering various styles and influences.

3. Middle Article (Cambridge, Tues. Night):

   • Title: Prof. Porter on Ireland; Fogg Museum Lectures
   • Content: Recap of Professor A. Kingsley Porter's ongoing lectures on the crosses and culture of Ireland at the Fogg Art Museum. The lectures cover various historical periods and aspects of Irish art and culture.

4. Main Article (Thursday, March 6, 1930):

   • Title: Director of Fogg Art Museum Receives Threatening Letters Denouncing Late Purchase of Painting—Suspect Black Hand
   • Content: Reports that Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum, received threatening letters after the museum purchased a painting for $50,000. The letters are believed to be connected to a secret or criminal organization. Forbes has turned the letters over to the police, suspecting they might be from someone disgruntled by the high expenditure on art.

5. Right Article (Thursday, November 21, 1930):

   • Title: Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase
   • Content: Details a letter sent to Harvard officials criticizing the purchase of an $80,000 Botticelli painting. The letter writer argues that the money should have been used to alleviate suffering in the community.

6. Bottom Right Article (March 5, 1930):

   • Title: Harvard Officials Object of Threats
   • Content: Discusses the threatening letters received by Harvard officials, specifically Edward W. Forbes and Paul J. Sachs, following the acquisition of expensive art pieces. The letters express disapproval of the university's spending on art and imply threats of violence.

The articles collectively highlight the tension between the art acquisitions by Harvard's Fogg Museum and the public's mixed reactions, including threats from individuals or groups opposed to the large expenditures on art.

This image is a collection of various newspaper clippings relating to art and museum activities, presumably from around March 5, 1930, as indicated by the dates on some of the clippings. There are multiple articles and headlines on the page, each discussing different topics. Here's a brief description of each visible clipping:

1. An article from "Gazette" dated March 5, 1930, announcing lectures under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts about the Crosses and Culture of Ireland.
2. "Transcript," March 5, 1930, features a piece on Professor Post of Harvard writing about the history of Spanish art.
3. Another clipping acknowledges Prof. Porter on Ireland and explains his Fogg Museum Lectures.
4. A headline from "Herald," March 5, 1930, which screams "Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase" about some controversy concerning the museum's acquisition of art.
5. A story details the Director of the Fogg Art Museum's reception of threatening letters for their late art purchase, specifically denouncing the acquisition of the Max Slevogt painting "Susanna and the Elders."
6. A short clipping from "Crimson," dated the same day, also references the threatening letter case.
7. The final visible article, again from "Herald," reports how "Harvard Officials' Object of Threats," mentioning Professor Forbes and Sachs receiving letters from an individual referred to as "Crank," who appears unsatisfied with certain administrative decisions.

The actual content of the articles is not fully visible due to clipping size and resolution, but overall, the page seems to focus on art-related news and events from Harvard's Fogg Museum during the early 20th century.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on paper. The clippings, dating from March 8, 1930, and adjacent dates, discuss various events and announcements related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Several clippings are handwritten with their corresponding publication dates:

1. Top Left (Gazette, March 8, 1930): An announcement of lectures sponsored by the Division of Fine Arts, including topics such as "The Crosses of St. Patrick and the Pagans."

2. Top Center (Transcript, March 8, 1930): A snippet about Prof. Post of Harvard writing a history of Spanish art.

3. Top Right (Herald, March 8, 1930): An article about Prof. Porter on Ireland and Fogg Museum lectures.

4. Top Right (Herald, March 8, 1930): An article titled "Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase," detailing a crank letter sent to the Harvard institution after it buys a $50,000 painting by Botticelli.

5. Middle Left (Crimson, March 8, 1930): Article discussing the Director of Fogg Art Museum receiving threatening letters denouncing the late purchase of the painting, suspected to be from the Black Hand.

6. Middle Right (no visible publication info): Article about Harvard officials being the object of threats, mentioning Professors Forbes and Sachs receiving letters from a crank.

The text gives an insight into the academic and administrative developments at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum during the early 20th century, highlighting incidents of threats and public reactions to substantial art purchases.

The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from March 1930 related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University. The clippings focus on topics such as lectures on the history and culture of art, specifically Spanish art and Irish crosses, as well as controversies surrounding the museum.

Key points from the clippings include:

1. Lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter on Irish art, particularly about crosses and culture in Ireland, to be held at the Fogg Art Museum in March 1930.

2. Announcement of a new book by Professor C.R. Post on the history of Spanish art from the Romanesque period to 1450.

3. Multiple articles describe threats received by the Fogg Art Museum officials after the purchase of a Botticelli painting for $50,000.

4. The threats were reportedly from a supposed "Black Hand" or communist sources, prompting concern and a response from museum staff and Harvard's police.

5. Harvard officials and professors, including Edward W. Forbes and Paul J. Sachs, were the recipients of threatening letters, which they took seriously but handled through law enforcement.

6. The articles express concern about the public reaction to the expenditure for the artwork during times of unemployment and economic difficulty, noting the painting’s artistic value.

Handwritten notes on the page indicate the sources and dates of the clippings, such as "Gazette, March 8, 1930," "Transcript, March 5, 1930," "Herald, March 8, 1930," and "Crimson, March 8, 1930." The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, some with typed or manuscript annotations. The page has three punched holes on the right side, suggesting it was part of a bound scrapbook or archive.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from March 1930, focusing on events and developments related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are arranged in a collage format, with each section providing different news stories and headlines. Here is a detailed description:

Top Left Section:

• Headline: "Lectures (under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts)."
• Subheadline: "I. 'St. Patrick and the Pagans.' Professor A. Kingsley Porter."
• Details: This section announces a lecture series at the Fogg Art Museum's Small Lecture Hall. The lecture is titled "St. Patrick and the Pagans," to be delivered by Professor A. Kingsley Porter. The lecture is scheduled for March 8, 1930, at 5 P.M.

Top Center Section:

• Headline: "Prof. Porter on Ireland: Fogg Museum Lectures of the Division of Fine Arts."
• Details: This section elaborates on the lecture series mentioned above. It states that Professor A. Kingsley Porter will give lectures on Ireland, including topics such as "The Crosses and the Pagans," "St. Patrick and the Pagans," and "The Fall of the Vikings in Ireland." The lectures are scheduled for specific dates in March 1930, including March 11, 13, 18, 20, and 27.

Top Right Section:

• Headline: "Fogg Museum Gets Threat for Art Purchase."
• Details: This section reports that the Fogg Art Museum has received threatening letters regarding the recent purchase of a painting for $50,000. The letters, attributed to an anonymous source, denounce the purchase and suggest it may have been made under suspicious circumstances. The museum officials are investigating the matter.

Middle Left Section:

• Headline: "Director of Fogg Art Museum Receives Threatening Letters Denouncing Late Purchase of Painting—Suspect Black Hand."
• Details: This article elaborates on the threats received by the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the threats were sent to the museum's director, E. W. Forbes, and were discovered after the purchase of a painting by Botticelli. The letters express strong disapproval of the acquisition and hint at possible criminal activity, such as a "black hand." The article quotes Forbes, who acknowledges the seriousness of the situation but does not confirm the authenticity of the threats.

Middle Right Section:

• Headline: "HARVARD OFFICIALS OBJECT TO THREATS."
• Details: This section discusses the response from Harvard University officials to the threatening letters. Professors Paul J. Sachs and Edward W. Forbes are mentioned as having received similar threats. The article highlights the university's concern over the legitimacy of the threats and the potential impact on the museum's operations. It also notes that the university is investigating the matter and taking protective measures.

Bottom Section:

• Headline: "Crimson March 8, 1930."
• Details: This appears to be the date and source of the clippings, indicating that they are from The Crimson, a student newspaper at Harvard University. The clippings are dated March 8, 1930, and are presented as a compilation of news related to the Fogg Art Museum and its recent controversies.

Overall Context:

The image captures a period of controversy surrounding the Fogg Art Museum, specifically regarding a high-profile art acquisition and the subsequent threats received by museum officials. The clippings highlight the tension between the museum's acquisition practices and public or internal criticism, as well as the university's response to the threats. The layout and content suggest a focus on academic and cultural events, as well as the security concerns faced by institutions of higher learning and their affiliated museums.