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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793967

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a historical document, likely a clipping or a copy of an article from a publication such as a newspaper or academic journal. The page contains several sections with text on various topics, all related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as of the early 1930s.

Here's a breakdown of the content:

  1. "Transcript March 26, 1930":

    • Discusses a collection of modern French paintings displayed at galleries at the Rhode Island School of Design, mentioning artists like Bonnard, Braque, Cezanne, and others. It also notes that some of these paintings were previously seen at the Fogg Museum of Art in a similar exhibition.
  2. "Lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter":

    • Announces a series of illustrated lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter, William Dorr Boardman Professor of Fine Arts, on the topic of "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland." The lectures are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 o'clock in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. "This Week in Boston March 23, 1930":

    • Provides information about the Fogg Art Museum, including its location at the corner of Quincy Street and Broadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It mentions that the museum is open free to the public on weekdays from 9 to 5 and on Sundays from 1 to 5. It also lists exhibitions taking place, including an exhibition of etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn and a loan exhibition of drawings.
  4. "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Mar. 27":

    • Mentions the Robinson Hall Annex, which was previously known as the old Fogg Museum. The text explains that the annex is used for tutorial conferences and exhibitions connected with the Schools of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and City Planning.
  5. "Fogg Art Museum":

    • Reiterates the information about the Fogg Art Museum and provides the same details as in the "This Week in Boston" section.
  6. "Gazette Mar. 22":

    • Includes information about recent accessions at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning Botticelli among others.

The page also has some handwritten notes and labels, such as "Post Mar. 30" and "This Week in Boston March 30, 1930," which seem to indicate when the information was added or organized. The overall appearance of the page is that of an archival document, with some wear and tear, suggesting it has been preserved for historical or educational purposes.

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This image appears to be a scanned page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings from various sources, likely related to art and cultural events in Boston around March 1930. The page contains several cut-out articles and handwritten notes, all centered around exhibitions, lectures, and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Here's a detailed description of the content:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Title: "French Modern"
    • Content: This article discusses a remarkable collection of modern French paintings at the Rhode Island School of Design, brought together by "four friends of French art." It lists several artists whose works are included in the collection, such as Bonnard, Braque, Cezanne, and others. It also mentions that some of these paintings were previously seen at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge and in New York galleries. The article concludes by mentioning the Gothic tapestries at the Radeke Museum.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Title: "The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University"
    • Content: This article provides information about the Fogg Art Museum's opening hours and current exhibitions, including etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn, early Chinese pottery and rubbings of Chinese stone of the Han Dynasty from the Charles Bain Hoyt collection, and a loan exhibition of drawings.
  3. Middle Right Section:

    • Title: "Lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter"
    • Content: This article announces a series of illustrated lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter at the Fogg Art Museum, dealing with "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland." The lectures are scheduled for March 25 and 27, with topics including "The Fall of the Celtic Church" and "The Vikings in Ireland."
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    • Content: This article provides detailed information about the Fogg Art Museum, including its location, opening hours, telephone number, and current exhibitions. It also mentions recent accessions, including a work by Botticelli.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    • Content: This section repeats the information about the Fogg Art Museum, including its location, opening hours, telephone number, and current exhibitions.
  6. Bottom Center Section:

    • Title: "ROBINSON HALL ANNEX"
    • Content: This article announces the name change of the old Fogg Museum to Robinson Hall Annex. It is now used for tutorial conferences and lectures connected with the Schools of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and City Planning.

The page also includes handwritten notes such as "Transcript March 26, 1930," "Post Mar. 30," "Gazette Mar. 22," "This Week in Boston March 23, 1930," and "This Week in Boston March 30, 1930," which seem to indicate the sources or dates of the clippings. The page has three punched holes on the right side, suggesting it was part of a binder.

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This image displays a single, aged, off-white sheet of paper, likely a clipping or scrapbook page, containing several newspaper or newsletter articles cut out and pasted onto it. The paper has three punched holes along its right edge, suggesting it was once stored in a binder. The page is arranged in a collage format, with text blocks of varying sizes and sources, all related to cultural events and institutional announcements from March 1930.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the content:


Top Left: "Transcript March 26, 1930"

  • Headline: French Modern
  • Reports on an exhibition of modern French paintings at the Rhode Island School of Design, assembled by “four friends of French art” in Providence.
  • Lists artists included: Bonnard, Braque, Cezanne, Chirico, Derain, Dufresne, Dufy, Forain, Friese, Gauguin, Laurencin, Léger, Lorin, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, Renoir, Rousseau, de Segonzac, Van Gogh, and de Vlaminck.
  • Notes that some paintings were seen at the Fogg Museum a year prior and others appeared in New York galleries.
  • Mentions the Gothic tapestries still on view at the Radeke Museum.
  • Signed: G. L. S.

Top Middle: "Post Mar 30"

  • Headline: The Fogg Art Museum: Harvard University, Cambridge
  • Provides general information: open free daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Lists current exhibitions:
    • Etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn
    • Early Chinese pottery and rubbings of Chinese stone of the Han Dynasty (from the Charles Bain Hoyt collection)
    • Loan exhibition of drawings

Top Right: "Gazette Mar. 22"

  • Headline: Lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter
  • Announces a series of illustrated lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter, William Dorr Boardman Professor of Fine Arts, on “The Crosses and Culture of Ireland.”
  • Held in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
  • Schedule:
    • March 25: “The Fall of the Celtic Church.”
    • March 27: “The Vikings in Ireland.”

Middle Left: "This Week in Boston March 23, 1930"

  • Headline: FOGG ART MUSEUM
  • Details location: Harvard University, corner of Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge.
  • Hours: 9 to 5 weekdays, 1 to 5 Sundays; closed on legal holidays.
  • Telephone: University 7000, Extension 347.
  • Lists current exhibitions and recent accessions (same as above: Rembrandt etchings, Han Dynasty pottery/rubbings, loan drawings, Botticelli).

Middle Right: "This Week in Boston March 30, 1930"

  • Identical to the March 23, 1930 clipping above, repeating the same Fogg Art Museum information and exhibitions.

Bottom Left: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Mar. 27"

  • Headline: ROBINSON HALL ANNEX
  • Announces that the name of the old Fogg Museum building is now officially changed to "Robinson Hall Annex."
  • It is now used mainly for tutorial conferences and for lectures and exhibitions connected with the Schools of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and City Planning.

Overall Context:
The page provides a snapshot of cultural and academic life at Harvard University and in the wider Boston area in March 1930. It focuses heavily on the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibitions and activities, including lectures on Irish culture, as well as administrative updates such as the renaming of a campus building. The collection likely belonged to someone tracking arts and education events at the time.

The paper shows signs of aging, with slight yellowing and minor discoloration, consistent with its 1930s origin.

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The image appears to be a transcript from a newspaper or magazine clipping dated March 26, 1930. The transcript contains information about various art exhibitions and lectures happening in the Boston area at that time.

The transcript mentions a "French Modern" exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design, featuring works by artists like Bonnard, Braque, Cezanne, and others. It also mentions a "Gothic" exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design, showcasing works from the medieval period.

Additionally, the transcript provides details about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, including its location, hours of operation, and current exhibitions. The exhibitions mentioned include Chinese pottery and rubbings, Chinese stone rubbings, and a loan exhibition of drawings.

The transcript also mentions lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter, a professor at Harvard University, who was giving a series of illustrated lectures at the Fogg Art Museum on topics like "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland" and "The Vikings in Ireland."

Finally, the transcript includes information about the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, which was published on March 27, 1930, and mentions a change in the name of the old Fogg Museum, which was now used for tutorial conferences and lectures for schools of architecture, landscape architecture, and city planning.

Overall, the transcript provides a snapshot of the art and cultural scene in Boston in March 1930, highlighting various exhibitions and lectures happening at the time.

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The image shows a document with multiple sections and text. The document appears to be a bulletin or newsletter with various announcements and information. The text is arranged in columns and includes headings such as "Lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter," "Gozette," "This Week in Boston," "FOGG ART MUSEUM," and "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The document is dated March 30, 1930, and includes information about upcoming lectures, exhibitions, and events at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 23, 1930. The page contains several sections providing information about events, lectures, and updates related to Harvard University and its associated institutions, particularly the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Elements:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes a transcript date of March 26, 1930, indicating when the bulletin was transcribed or prepared.
    • The main title reads "Harvard Alumni Bulletin", with the issue date clearly marked as March 23, 1930.
  2. Main Content Sections:

    • French Modern Gallery at Rhode Island School of Design:

      • Describes an exhibition of modern French paintings and pictures by notable artists such as Bonnard, Braque, Cézanne, Chirico, Derain, Dufresne, Dufy, Forain, Friesz, Gauguin, Laurencin, Léger, Lurçat, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, Rouault, Roussel, and de Segonzac.
      • Highlights the collection as "superb" and notes its significance in the art world.
      • Mentions that the exhibition was previously shown at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh and the Fogg Museum in New York.
    • Lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter:

      • Announces a series of illustrated lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter, a William Dorr Boardman Professor of Fine Arts.
      • The lectures are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 5 o'clock in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
      • Two specific lecture topics are listed:
        • March 25: "The Fall of the Celtic Church"
        • March 27: "The Vikings in Ireland"
    • Fogg Art Museum Information:

      • Provides details about the Fogg Art Museum's location, hours of operation, and notable exhibitions:
        • Location: Corner of Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
        • Hours: Open free daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special hours on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
        • Exhibitions: Includes early Chinese pottery, rubbings of Chinese stone of the Han Dynasty, early Chinese paintings from the Charles Bain Hopp Collection, and a loan exhibition of drawings.
        • Contact: Telephone: University 7600, Extension 347.
    • Robinson Hall Annex:

      • Announces that the old Fogg Museum building, connected to the Schools of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and City Planning, has been renamed Robinson Hall Annex.
  3. Layout and Design:

    • The page is formatted in a typical early 20th-century bulletin style, with clear headings, subheadings, and organized sections.
    • The text is typed, and the page appears to be part of a printed document, likely a newsletter or bulletin distributed to alumni.

Summary:

The image is a historical document from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 23, 1930. It provides updates on art exhibitions, lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter, details about the Fogg Art Museum, and a renaming announcement for the Robinson Hall Annex. The content reflects the cultural and academic activities of the time, emphasizing art, lectures, and institutional changes at Harvard University.

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The image shows a page that appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings or newsletter excerpts, related to various events and announcements connected with the arts. The clippings are pasted onto a larger sheet of paper, which has turned yellowish with age, indicating it could be quite old. There's visible discoloration and crease marks.

At the top of the page, there's something written in pencil that appears to be a date: "Post Mar 30." The clippings contain information about different art-related subjects:

  1. The left-hand column, titled "Transcript March 26,1930," mentions French Modern art at the Rhode Island School of Design, highlighting a collection loaned by the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
  2. Just below, there's a section titled "This Week in Boston March 23, 1930" discussing the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University acquiring the Maurice Wertheim Collection and an exhibition of prints from the Charles H. Woodbury and Charles Hopkinson collections.
  3. The central column also has a note referring to the Fogg Art Museum, discussing the same exhibition mentioned in the left-hand column, with slightly different detailing.
  4. Underneath the central column's Fogg Museum note, there's another clipping from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Mar. 27" announcing the renaming of the Fogg Museum to the Robinson Hall Annex.
  5. The column on the right discusses a series of lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter titled "The Fall of the Celtic Church" and "The Viking in Ireland."

The pieces of paper are affixed in a way that suggests they are meant to document historically significant events or keep a record of certain cultural happenings during that time. It's a visual representation of art and cultural history from the early 20th century, particularly related to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a sheet of paper.

  1. Transcript March 26, 1930 (Top left): The clipping discusses the French Modern art exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design. It mentions works by prominent French artists like Maillol, Picasso, Redon, and Lurcat.

  2. Post March 30 (Top center): This clipping pertains to a loan exhibition of drawings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. It includes works by artists like Blake, Eakins, Demuth, and Chinese master drawings.

  3. Lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter (Center): This clipping announces a series of lectures at the Fogg Art Museum by Professor A. Kingsley Porter, dealing with topics like "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland," "The Fall of the Celtic Church" (March 25), and "The Vikings in Ireland" (March 27).

  4. Gazette March 22 (Center right): Mention of the same lecture series by Professor Porter.

  5. This Week in Boston March 23, 1930 (Bottom left): This provides information on events at the Fogg Art Museum, including an exhibition on the Charles Bain Hoyt Collection and a loan exhibition of drawings, Botticelli being highlighted.

  6. This Week in Boston March 30, 1930 (Bottom center): Similar information about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions and collections.

  7. Harvard Alumni Bulletin March 27 (Bottom center-right): This clipping informs about the renaming of the old Fogg Museum to Robinson Hall Annex, which is used for tutorial conferences and exhibitions.

The arrangement on the sheet suggests the collection is organized for reference, indicating important events and exhibitions related to Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum during March 1930.

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A young-aged scrapbook page containing several small newspaper clippings pasted onto a larger cream sheet. The page is handwritten at the top with “Post mar. 30.” and is laid out in a loose grid: clippings about art exhibitions, lectures, and campus news from March 1930. Topics include French Modern Galleries ( Rhode Island School of Design), lectures by Professor A. Kingsley Porter, notes from the Fog Art Museum, and a Harvard Alumni Bulletin item about Robinson Hall Annex. There are labels like “This Week in Boston” for March 23 and March 30, 1930, and a “Gazette” clipping. The page shows some aging and yellowing, with three binder holes punched along the right edge.

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The image is of a scrapbook or archival page containing several clippings from newspapers or bulletins dated March 1930. These clippings are pasted onto the page and have been labeled with handwritten notes indicating their source and date, such as "Post Mar. 30," "Transcript March 26, 1930," and "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Mar. 27."

Description of the Content:

  1. Top Section:

    • A clipping titled "Transcript March 26, 1930" discusses an exhibition of modern French art at the Rhode Island School of Design.
    • Another clipping, labeled "Post Mar. 30," mentions the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard hosting exhibitions of drawings and emphasizing Botticelli's works.
  2. Middle Section:

    • A clipping labeled "Gazette Mar. 22" includes lecture announcements by Professor A. Kingsley Porter at Harvard about the "Crosses and Culture of Ireland."
    • The lecture topics listed are “The Fall of the Celtic Church” on March 25 and “The Vikings in Ireland” on March 27.
  3. Lower Section:

    • One clipping titled "This Week in Boston March 23, 1930" provides general information about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Another clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin Mar. 27 refers to the renaming of the old Fogg Museum to "Robinson Hall Annex."

The page includes three punched holes on the right margin, likely for storing in a binder, and the overall page has faded slightly, indicative of its age. The handwritten annotations add an archival touch.