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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and announcements from around March 1930, focused on events and developments related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. Here's a breakdown of the content:

  1. March 10, 1930 (Crimson):

    • A lecture by Professor Garrod of Oxford University titled "Matthew Arnold as Critic" is announced. The lecture is expected to be of interest to those interested in the literary influences known as the New Humanism.
  2. March 11, 1930 (Crimson):

    • The same lecture is mentioned, and it is noted as the final talk in the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on poetry. The volume from Harvard Press will include the series of lectures.
    • The lecture will be held in the Fogg Large Lecture Room at 8 o'clock.
  3. March 18, 1930 (Post):

    • A new collection of art is provided to the Fogg Museum. Terms are complied with, and the collection includes paintings, tapestries, textiles, statuary, furniture, and other rare art objects.
  4. March 16, 1930 (Post):

    • The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, is open free daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The special exhibitions at present include Maya art, etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn, early Chinese pottery, and contemporary American paintings.
  5. March 14, 1930 (Crimson):

    • A fund of $100,000 was left to the Fogg Museum for the reproduction of rooms.
  6. March 19, 1930 (Gazette):

    • A lecture by Professor A. Kingsley Porter titled "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland," and "The Vikings in Ireland" is announced.
  7. March 23, 1930 (Gazette):

    • A lecture by Professor Paul J. Sachs on "Modern French Painting" is announced.

The clippings also mention the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, which were a series of lectures held at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, and the Fogg Museum's opening hours and current exhibitions. The content reflects the cultural and educational activities at Harvard during that time, emphasizing lectures, art collections, and public events.

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings from March 1930, primarily related to lectures, art exhibitions, and events at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. Here is a detailed description of the content:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Crimson, March 10, 1930: A notice about a lecture by Professor Garrod of Oxford University on "Matthew Arnold as Critic" at the Fogg Museum. The lecture is of interest to those interested in the literary influences of Victorian literature, sometimes called the New Humanism.
  2. Middle Left Section:

    • Post, March 16, 1930: Information about the Fogg Art Museum's opening hours and current special exhibitions, including Maya Art, etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn, early Chinese pottery, and contemporary American paintings.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • Crimson, March 17, 1930: An article about a fund of $100,000 left to the Fogg Museum for the reproduction of rooms known as the "Aaron and Nettie G. Naumburg Rooms," which were to be used for receptions and meetings. The fund was left by Mrs. N. G. Naumburg, the widow of Aaron Naumburg.
  4. Top Center Section:

    • Crimson, March 11, 1930: An announcement about the final Norton Lecture by Heathcote William Garrod on "Matthew Arnold as Critic." The article also provides details about the Charles Eliot Norton Chair and the series of lectures given by various professors.
  5. Top Right Section:

    • Post, March 18, 1930: A news item about a new art collection provided to the Fogg Museum, which includes paintings, tapestries, textiles, statuary, furniture, and other rare art objects. The collection was left by Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg, with specific terms for its housing and maintenance.
  6. Bottom Center Section:

    • Gazette, March 15, 1930: A notice about a lecture titled "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland" by Professor A. Kingsley Porter at the Fogg Art Museum on March 18 and March 27.
  7. Bottom Right Section:

    • Transcript, March 19, 1930: An announcement about a talk by Professor Paul J. Sachs on "Modern French Painting" at the Rhode Island School of Design, in conjunction with an exhibition of contemporary French art.

The clippings are arranged on a single sheet of paper, likely for archival or reference purposes, and provide a snapshot of the cultural and academic events at the Fogg Museum and Harvard University in March 1930.

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This image displays a single, aged, off-white page of paper—likely from a scrapbook or a press clippings file—covered with newspaper clippings dating from March 1930. The page has three punched holes along its left margin, suggesting it was once bound or filed.

The clippings, all dated March 1930 and sourced from several publications including the Crimson, Post, and Gazette, report on events and news items related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Here’s a breakdown of the key articles and their content:


Primary Topics:

  1. Charles Eliot Norton Lecture Series (Main Focus):

    • Headline (Crimson, March 11, 1930):GARROD TO BE HEARD IN FINAL NORTON LECTURE
    • Topic: The final lecture in the annual Charles Eliot Norton series will be given by Professor Elliot William Garrod of Oxford University. The topic is “Matthew Arnold as Critic.”
    • Details: The lecture will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 8 p.m. in the Fogg Large Lecture Room. Professor Garrod, a former Fellow of Merton College, Oxford, and a Knight Commander of the British Empire, is noted for editing the Oxford Book of Latin Verse and writing on Keats, Collins, and Wordsworth. The full lecture series for that year included topics such as “Poetry and the Teaching Art,” “Emerson,” “Arthur Hugh Clough,” and “Methods of Criticism in Poetry.”
  2. Fogg Museum Acquisition and Endowment:

    • Headline (Post, March 18, 1930):TREASURE FOR FOGG MUSEUM
    • Details: The widow of Aaron Naumburg, Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg, has bequeathed her art collection (paintings, textiles, statuary, furniture, rare art objects) and a fund of $12,500 to the Fogg Museum. The bequest is contingent on Harvard finding or constructing rooms of the same size as her former home on West 6th Street. She also donated $100,000 for the removal of the collection. If the terms aren’t met within six months of her death, the collection will go to the Cleveland Museum of Art or be divided among heirs.
    • Headline (Crimson, March 17, 1930):$100,000 FUND LEFT TO FOGG FOR REPRODUCTION OF ROOMS
    • Details: Confirms the $100,000 fund left specifically for reproducing the dining, living, and entrance rooms from Mrs. Naumburg’s home within the Fogg Museum for public reception and display of her collection. The rooms will be known as the “Aaron and Nettie G. Naumburg Rooms.”
  3. Fogg Museum Hours and Exhibitions:

    • Clipping (Post, March 16, 1930): Notes that the Fogg Art Museum is open free daily from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Special exhibitions include “Maya Art,” “Rembrandt van Rijn etchings,” and early Chinese pottery.
  4. Lecture at the Harvard Art School:

    • Clipping (Transcript, March 19, 1930): Announces Professor Paul J. Sachs (Associate Director of the Fogg Museum) will speak on “Modern French Painting” at the Rhode Island School of Design.
  5. Irish Art Lectures at Fogg:

    • Clippings (Gazette, March 18 & 25, 1930): Announce illustrated lectures under the Division of the Fine Arts: “The Crosses and Culture of Ireland” and “The Vikings in Ireland” by Professor A. Kingsley Porter. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 27, at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall Impression:

This page is a primary historical document capturing the cultural and academic life of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum in March 1930. It highlights the museum’s role as a center for scholarly lectures (especially the prestigious Norton series), its major endowment and acquisition of a private collection, and its public outreach through exhibitions and specialized talks. The collection of clippings suggests someone was closely tracking the museum’s activities, likely a staff member, administrator, or benefactor. The slightly faded, yellowed paper and the careful clipping and pasting convey a sense of archival preservation from the era.

The date on the page itself, March 1930, is significant as it coincides with the Great Depression, making the $100,000 endowment and large-scale acquisition even more notable for the museum at that time.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or a periodical, dated March 18, 1930, with a variety of articles and announcements. The page is divided into multiple columns with headings such as "Crimson," "Post," and "Garrod to be heard in Final Norton Lecture."

At the top of the page, there is an article about Professor Garrod of Oxford University, who will lecture on "Matthew Arnold as Critic" at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions that this lecture is of particular interest to those who find themselves called the New Humanists.

There is also an announcement about the Fogg Museum's collection, stating that a new collection provided under specific terms will be accepted by the museum. The collection is described as including paintings, tapestries, furniture, and other rare art objects.

Additionally, there is a notice about a fund left to the Fogg Museum by Mrs. Naumburg, which will be used for the reproduction of rooms and entrance hall in the museum.

The page also includes announcements about lectures and events, such as a lecture by Professor A. Kingsley Porter on "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland" and "The Vikings in Ireland." There is also a mention of a lecture by Professor Garrod on "Matthew Arnold as Critic."

Overall, the image depicts a page from a newspaper or periodical that includes a variety of articles and announcements related to art, culture, and academic events.

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or magazine, possibly from the early 20th century, based on the style and typography. The page is divided into several sections, each containing different articles and announcements.

In the top left corner, there is an article about a lecture to be given by Professor Garrod of Oxford University on "Matthew Arnold as Critic." This lecture is part of a series of Norton Lectures and is scheduled for Tuesday night at eight in the Fogg Museum. The article mentions that the lecture may be of particular interest to those who find the influences of the literary movement called the New Humanism equally attractive and the vagaries of the literary movement if Mr. Vallee's report on tomorrow's week is not too intriguing.

To the right of this article, there is another announcement about a final Norton lecture by Garrod, titled "Matthew Arnold as Critic," which will take place in the Large Lecture Room.

Below these articles, there is an announcement about a new collection provided to the Fogg Museum, with terms complied with. The collection includes paintings, tapestries, and other rare art objects. The collection was provided by Mrs. Naumburg, who has also set aside a $100,000 fund for the collection. Harvard University must accept the collection within six months or the date of Mrs. Naumburg's death, whichever occurs first. The university must also remove the collection to the Cleveland Museum of Art within three years. The collection will not be compiled with the collection that goes to the Memorial Hall of the Rhode Island School of Design and which is to begin at 8.15, 15, in conjunction with the opening of the new school of French art now on the temporary museum.

In the bottom right corner, there is an article about Professor J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, who will give a lecture on modern French art at Memorial Hall of the Rhode Island School of Design. The lecture will begin at 8.15, 15, in conjunction with the opening of the new school of French art now on the temporary museum.

Overall, the page contains a variety of articles and announcements related to lectures, collections, and exhibitions in the field of art and literature.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication dated March 18, 1930, titled "Crimson." It appears to be a university or campus-based newsletter, likely from Harvard University, given the references to the Fogg Art Museum and the Division of the Fine Arts. The page is divided into multiple sections, each containing different announcements and news items. Here is a detailed description of the content:

Top Section:

  • Headline: "GARROD TO BE HEARD IN FINAL NORTON LECTURE"
    • This section announces that Matthew Arnold will deliver the final Norton Lecture on the topic of "Matthew Arnold as Critic." The lecture is scheduled for Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in the Fogg Large Lecture Hall.
    • Additional details mention that the lecture will be part of a series of eight lectures on poetry, concluding with Arnold's talk. The lecture will take place at 8 o'clock.

Left Column:

  • Date: Tuesday, March 18, 1930
  • Content:
    • A notice about a lecture by Professor Garrod of Oxford University on "Matthew Arnold as Critic." The lecture is described as particularly interesting for those who find the New Humanism intriguing.
    • The text also mentions that the balance of the week is equally attractive and refers to Mr. Vallée's new book, which is not yet intriguing.

Right Column:

  • Date: Tuesday, March 18, 1930
  • Headline: "TREASURE FOR FOGG MUSEUM"
    • This section announces a new collection provided to the Fogg Art Museum by Mrs. N.G. Naumburg. The collection includes paintings, tapestries, furniture, and other art objects, valued at $100,000.
    • The terms of the collection are outlined: the museum must accept the collection within six months of the date of death and must meet certain conditions, such as not removing items to the Cleveland Museum of Art under the same provisions. If these terms are not met, the collection will be divided among the heirs.

Bottom Section:

  • Date: Tuesday, March 18, 1930
  • Headline: "LECTURES (under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts)."
    • This section lists upcoming lectures:
      • Tuesday, March 18:
        • Lecture I: "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland." II. "Columcille." Professor A. Kingsley Porter.
        • Location: Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum, 5 P.M.
      • Thursday, March 27:
        • Lecture V: "The Vikings in Ireland." Professor A. Kingsley Porter.
        • Location: Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum, 5 P.M.

Additional Notes:

  • The page includes multiple dates (March 16, 17, 18, and 19, 1930) at the top, indicating that this is part of a series of issues or a multi-page document.
  • The layout is typical of a university newsletter, with clear headings, dates, and organized announcements.
  • The content focuses on academic lectures, museum acquisitions, and cultural events, reflecting the intellectual and artistic interests of the time.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical page from a university publication, likely from Harvard University, detailing cultural and academic events, including lectures, museum acquisitions, and upcoming events. The tone is formal and informative, aimed at students, faculty, and the broader university community.

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This image shows a collage of clippings from what appear to be newspapers or newsletters, specifically referencing Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings have various dates, but they all seem to be from March 1930. The texts mention lecturers, exhibitions, and events such as a final lecture in the Fogg large lecture room, a fund for the reproduction of rooms in the Fogg Museum, and new acquisitions for the museum's collection. They refer to individuals, such as Professors, and specific works and themes in art history. The layout suggests this might be a scrapbook page or a collection of articles preserved for their relevance to the museum's history. Each clipping has a date and various snippets of information related to art and culture, capturing a historical perspective on the activities and academic discussions pertaining to the Fogg Museum during that period.

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The image is a photograph of a page with several newspaper clippings related to events and news concerning the Fogg Museum at Harvard University in March 1930. The clippings are arranged vertically and contain a mix of headlines, articles, and dates indicating when the articles were published.

  1. The top left clipping has a headline indicating it is from the "Crimson" dated March 10, 1930. It mentions a lecture by Professor Garrod of Oxford University scheduled for Tuesday night at the Fogg Museum, titled “Matthew Arnold as Critic.”

  2. To the right, another clipping from the "Crimson" dated March 11, 1930 features the headline "Garrod to Be Heard in Final Norton Lecture." The article discusses Matthew Arnold's critical work and Garrod's involvement in the concluding talk of the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures series at Fogg.

  3. Below, a clipping from the "Post" dated March 14, 1930 talks about "$100,000 Fund Left to Fogg for Reproduction of Rooms." It describes a donation by Aaron Naumburg to the museum for reproducing various rooms and displaying related collections.

  4. In the bottom right corner, a clipping from the "Transcript" dated March 19 discusses "Prof. Sachs on Modern French Art," mentioning a lecture by Professor Sachs regarding French art trends.

  5. To the right of the centre, clipping from the "Post" dated March 18, 1930 titled "Treasure for Fogg Museum," talks about the William Hayes Fogg donation of art valued at $250,000.

  6. Below the clippings are listings of lectures scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 20 by Professor A. Kingsley Porter on "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland" and "The Vikings in Ireland" respectively.

These newspaper clippings highlight significant cultural and academic activities taking place at the Fogg Museum in March 1930.

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This is a page from a vintage scrapbook or clipping sheet. It features several small newspaper clippings mounted on a tan, aged page with three binder holes along the left edge. The clippings are from the Harvard Crimson and other papers dated March 1930. The center top clipping has a bold headline: “GARROD TO BE HEARD IN FINAL NORTON LECTURE,” about Matthew Arnold as a critic. Flanking it are smaller clippings about events at the Fogg Museum, including a notice titled “TREASURE FOR FOGG MUSEUM” with details about a new collection, and other short notices from March 1930. The bottom portion includes program notes for lectures on March 18 and March 27. Overall, it’s a collage of archival news items related to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum and Norton Lectures from that period.

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The image shows a scrapbook or archival document containing clipped newspaper articles, event listings, and annotations about lectures and events held at Harvard University, specifically the Fogg Art Museum and related venues, in March 1930. The text contains details about lectures, speakers, funding, and collections. Some of the text is highlighted with handwritten notes showing dates and sources such as "Crimson," "Post," and "Gazette."

Key highlights include:

  • A lecture series by Professor Garrod of Oxford University titled "Matthew Arnold as Critic."
  • News of a $100,000 fund left to the Fogg Museum to reproduce rooms in the museum.
  • Information about new acquisitions, including the William Hayes Fogg collection.
  • Another lecture series titled "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland" and "The Vikings in Ireland" by Professor A. Kingsley Porter.
  • An event featuring Professor Saachs speaking on modern French art.

The document is neatly organized with hole punches on the left, suggesting it was part of a larger binder of records.