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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image is a scanned page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated April 12, 1930. The page focuses on the activities and appointments of Harvard College's President and Fellows, detailing appointments for various academic positions, including lecturers, assistants, and instructors across different departments such as Music, Botany, Mathematics, Fine Arts, Zoology, Philosophy, and others. It also mentions appointments in the Medical School and the School of Public Health, along with teaching fellows in various subjects.

Additionally, there is a section listing resignations from these positions. At the bottom, there is an advertisement for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The page is paginated and includes a note about the gazette's publication schedule and subscription details. The lower part of the page has handwritten text that reads "This Week In Boston April 27, 1930."

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This image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 12, 1930. The page is numbered 154 at the top left corner. The content is divided into several sections:

  1. President and Fellows of Harvard College - Meeting of March 31, 1930: This section lists various appointments and resignations for different academic positions and roles within the university. It includes appointments for lecturers, assistants, and instructors in various fields such as music, botany, mathematics, design, fine arts, history of printing, careers, philosophy, and more. The appointments are detailed with the names of the individuals and their respective degrees.

  2. Medical School: This section mentions an Austin Teaching Fellow in Bacteriology for one year starting September 1, 1930.

  3. School of Public Health: It announces a Visiting Professor for the second half of the year 1930-31.

  4. Resignations: This section lists the resignations received and accepted, effective April 1, 1930, for positions in chemistry, hygiene, and pediatrics.

  5. Fogg Art Museum: At the bottom of the page, there is information about the Fogg Art Museum, including its location, opening hours, and current exhibitions.

Additionally, there are three punch holes on the right side of the page, likely for filing purposes. At the bottom right corner, there is a handwritten note that says "This Week In Boston April 27, 1930."

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This image displays page 154 of the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 12, 1930. The page is a printed document on aged, off-white paper, with three punched holes on the right margin, suggesting it was filed in a binder. The document is structured as an official announcement of academic appointments, resignations, and institutional information for Harvard University.


Main Content: Appointments & Resignations

The majority of the page details official appointments for the Meeting of March 31, 1930, organized by academic division:

President and Fellows of Harvard College

  • Lecturer on Music (2nd half 1929–30): Georges Enesco.
  • Assistants in Botany (2nd half 1929–30): Lyman Bradford Smith, George Ledyard Stebbins, Jr., George Sherlock Tulloch.
  • Lecturer on Mathematics (1st half 1930–31): Jan Arnoldus Schouten, Ph.D.
  • Several one-year appointments (starting Sept. 1, 1930) are listed for:
    • Lecturers: George Leslie Stout (Design), Langdon Warner (Fine Arts), George Parker Winship (History of Printing), Augustus Lowell Putnam (Consultant on Careers).
    • Associate Keeper of the Rose Study Series: George Leslie Stout.
    • Curator of the Botanic Garden: Robert Hugo Woodworth.
    • Assistant Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: George Kingsley Zipf.
  • Instructors for 1 year (Sept. 1, 1930):
    • Mathematics: Allen Emil Andersen, Hassler Whitney.
    • Philosophy: Edgar Herbert Henderson, Paul Weiss.
  • Additional one-year appointments (Sept. 1, 1930) include:
    • Charles Louis Kuhn (Fine Arts); Otis Hamilton Lee (Philosophy).
    • Everett Franklin Stratton (Geology).
    • Austin Teaching Fellows in Zoology: William Clark Barrett, Frank Arthur Brown, Joseph Milton Odiorne, Theodore Willett Torrey, Leonard George Worley.
    • Assistants in Fine Arts: Charles Mather Smith Niver, Benjamin Rowland.
    • Assistants in Zoology: Rufus Earl Bowen, Allyn Jay Waterman.
    • Assistants (Sept. 1, 1930): Cornelius Searle Hurlbut (Petrography), Harold Henry Perlenfein (General Physiology).
  • For the second half of 1930–31: Ivor Armstrong Richards, M.A., Lecturer on English.

Medical School

  • Austin Teaching Fellow in Bacteriology (1 year): Charles Victor Seastone, Jr.

School of Public Health

  • Visiting Professor (2nd half 1930–31): Alfred Newton Richards, Ph.D.

Resignations (effective April 1, 1930)

  • Russell Lowell Dausset, S.M. (Austin Teaching Fellow in Chemistry).
  • Julius Goddard Kelley, M.D. (Charles Follen Folsom Teaching Fellow in Hygiene).
  • James Leroy Wilson, A.B., M.D. (Edward Hickling Bradford Fellow in Pediatrics).

Footer Information

  • Publication Details: The Gazette is published weekly every Saturday. Subscription is $1.00 a year, payable in advance. Announcements must be received by Wednesday.
  • Legal Notice: Mailed as second-class matter under the Act of Congress of July 16, 1884.

Additional Blocks

FOGG ART MUSEUM (Bottom left)

A smaller box provides information about the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, MA:

  • Location: corner of Quincy Street and Broadway.
  • Hours: open weekdays 9–5, Sundays 1–5; closed on legal holidays.
  • Contact: Telephone: University 7600, Extension 247.
  • Current Exhibitions:
    • Exhibition of Eighteenth Century Prints.
    • Exhibition of Early Chinese Pottery and Bronzes of Chinese Stone of the Han Dynasty (from Charles Bain Hoyt Collection).
    • Loan Exhibition of Drawings.
  • Recent Accession: Botticelli.

Handwritten Note (Bottom right)

A note in cursive handwriting reads:

This Week In Boston
April 27, 1930

This likely indicates the date the page was filed or referenced by the user, and is not part of the original Gazette publication.


In summary, this is a formal, typewritten university bulletin page from April 12, 1930, detailing faculty appointments, resignations, and museum information for Harvard University. The aged paper and handwritten note suggest it was preserved as an archival record, likely compiled into a collection or scrapbook.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 12, 1930. The page contains several sections, including announcements of appointments, resignations, and a brief notice about the Fogg Art Museum.

The main body of the page is dedicated to "Appointments," listing several academic roles and their respective holders or prospective holders. These appointments span various departments, including Geology, Zoology, Fine Arts, Philosophy, and Mathematics. Notable appointees include Georges Enesco, a lecturer on music, and Jan Arnoldus Schouten, a lecturer on mathematics. The appointments are listed for different durations, ranging from a single semester to a full academic year.

Following the appointments, the page lists "Resignations," detailing individuals who have resigned from their positions at Harvard. These resignations are also from various departments, such as Chemistry, Hygiene, and Pediatrics.

At the bottom of the page, there is a brief announcement about the Fogg Art Museum, located at Harvard University. The museum is open to the public on weekdays from 9 to 5, closed on legal holidays, and features an exhibition of Chinese pottery and Chinese prints from the Han Dynasty, among other exhibits.

The page also includes administrative details about the Gazette, such as its publication frequency (every Saturday), subscription price ($1.00 a year), and the deadline for receiving announcements (Wednesday of each week). It concludes with a notice about the Gazette's mailing status and a brief mention of the Fogg Art Museum's location and hours.

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The image is a scanned page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 12, 1930. It contains various announcements and updates related to appointments, resignations, and other academic matters at Harvard University.

The page is divided into several sections:

  1. President and Fellows of Harvard College: This section lists appointments made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. It includes details about new lecturers, assistants, and other academic staff appointments for the year 1929-1930 and the upcoming year 1930-1931. Notable appointments include:

    • Lecturer on Music on the Horatio Appleton Lamb Foundation for the second half of the year 1929-30: Georges Enesco.
    • Assistants in Botany for the second half of the year 1929-30: Lyman Bradford Smith, A.B., George Ledyard Stebbins, Jr., A.M., and George Sherlock Tulloch, S.B.
    • Lecturer on Mathematics for the first half of the year 1930-31: Jan Arnoldus Schouten, Ph.D.
  2. Austin Teaching Fellows: This section lists fellows appointed for one year from September 1, 1930, in various departments such as Zoology, Fine Arts, and Chemistry. Notable appointments include:

    • William Clark Barrett, Jr., S.B. in Zoology.
    • Frank Arthur Brown, Jr., S.B. in Zoology.
    • Joseph Milton Olmsted, S.B. in Zoology.
    • Leonard George Worley, A.M. in Zoology.
    • Benjamin Rowland, Jr., S.B., A.M. in Fine Arts.
    • Charles Mather Smith, A.M. in Fine Arts.
    • Benjamin Rowland, Jr., S.B., A.M. in Fine Arts.
    • Julius Goddard Kelley, M.D. in Chemistry.
  3. Resignations: This section lists resignations received and accepted, effective April 1, 1930. Notable resignations include:

    • Russell Lowell Daussat, S.M., as Austin Teaching Fellow in Chemistry.
    • Julius Goddard Kelley, M.D., as Charles Folen Fellow in Chemistry.
    • Folsom Leach, A.B., M.D., as Edward Hickling James Leroy Wilson Fellow in Hygiene.
    • Bradford Fellow in Pediatrics.
  4. Additional Information: The page also includes information about the publication schedule of the Gazette, subscription details, and a brief mention of the Fogg Art Museum, indicating its location and operating hours.

The page is formatted in a clear, tabular style with headings and subheadings, making it easy to read and navigate. The content is formal and academic, reflecting the nature of the announcements being made.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated April 12, 1930. The page is formatted as a formal announcement or bulletin, detailing various academic appointments, resignations, and other institutional updates for Harvard University.

Key Sections and Details:

Header:

  • The top of the page prominently displays the title: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" and the date "April 12, 1930."
  • The page number is 154, indicating it is part of a larger publication.

Main Content:

The page is divided into several sections, each detailing different appointments, resignations, and other university-related news:


1. President and Fellows of Harvard College

  • Meeting of March 31, 1930
    • Appointments:
      • Lecturer on Music: Horatio Appleton Lamb Foundation for the second half of the year 1929-30.
      • Assistants in Botany: Lyman Bradford Smith, A.B., and George Sherlock Tullock, S.B., for the second half of the year 1929-30.
      • Lecturers on Mathematics: Jan Arnoldus Schouten, Ph.D., for the first half of the year 1930-31.
      • Lecturers for one year from September 1, 1930: George Leslie Stout, A.B. (Fine Arts), Langdon Warner, A.B. (Fine Arts), and George Parker Winship, A.M., Litt.D. (History of Printing).
      • For one year from September 1, 1930: Augustus Lowell Putnam, A.B. (Consultant on Careers), George Leslie Stout, A.B. (Associate Keeper of the Ross Study Series), Robert Hugo Woodworth, S.B., Ph.D. (Curator of the Botanic Garden), George Kingsley Zipf, S.B., A.M. (Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences), and two instructors in Mathematics: Allen Emil Andersen, A.M., and Hassel Whitney, Ph.B., Mus.B.
      • Instructors in Philosophy: Edgar Herbert Henderson, A.M., and Paul Weiss, S.B., Ph.D., for one year from September 1, 1930.
      • For one year from September 1, 1930: Charles Louis Kuhn, Ph.D. (Instructor in Fine Arts), and Otis Hamilton Lee, B.A. (Instructor in Philosophy and Tutor in the Division of Philosophy).

2. Everett Franklin Stratton, A.B.

  • Instructor in Geology and Tutor in the Division of Geology.
  • Austin Teaching Fellows in Zoology for one year from September 1, 1930: William Clark Brown, Jr., S.B., Frank Arthur Barrett, Jr., A.B., Joseph Milton Torrey, S.B., Theodore Willet Odiorne, A.M., and Leonard George Worley, A.M.

3. Assistants in Fine Arts and Tutors in the Division of the Fine Arts for one year from September 1, 1930:

  • Charles Mather Smith Niver, A.M., and Benjamin Rowland, Jr., S.B., A.M.

4. Assistants in Zoology for one year from September 1, 1930:

  • Rufus Earl Bowen, A.M., and Allyn Jay Waterman, A.M.

5. Assistants for one year from September 1, 1930:

  • Cornelius Henry Hulbert, Jr., A.B. (Petrography), Harold Searle Perlenfein, S.B., A.M. (General Physiology).

6. For the second half of the year 1930-31:

  • Ivor Armstrong Richards, M.A., Lecturer on English.

7. Austin Teaching Fellow in Bacteriology for one year from September 1, 1930:

  • Charles Victor Seastone, Jr., A.B.

8. School of Public Health

  • Visiting Professor for the second half of the year 1930-31: Alfred Newton Richards, Ph.D.

9. Resignations

  • The following resignations were received and accepted, to take effect April 1, 1930:
    • Russell Lowell Daussat, S.M., as Austin Teaching Fellow in Chemistry.
    • Julius Goddard Kelley, M.D., as Charles Follen Folsom Teaching Fellow in Hygiene.
    • James Leroy Wilson, A.B., M.D., as Edward Hickling Bradford Fellow in Pediatrics.

Footer Information:

  • Publication Details: The Gazette is published every Saturday. Checks or money must be received no later than Wednesday of each week. Subscription price is $1.00 a year, payable in advance, made payable to the order of the Harvard University Press, Randall Hall.
  • Postal Information: Entered as second-class matter, March 31, 1930, at the post office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of July 16, 1894.

Additional Section: Fogg Art Museum

  • Located at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the museum is open free to the public weekdays from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Sundays from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Closed on legal holidays. Telephone: University 7606, Extension 247.
  • Exhibitions:
    • Exhibition of Early Chinese Pottery and Rubbings of Chinese Stone of the Han Dynasty.
    • Recent Accessions: Botticelli Collection, Loan Exhibition of Drawings, Loan Hart Collection.

Handwritten Notes:

  • In the bottom right corner, there is handwritten text:
    • "This Week In Boston"
    • "April 21, 1930"

Overall Impression:

The page is a formal, typed document with structured sections, reflecting the administrative and academic operations of Harvard University in 1930. It provides a snapshot of faculty appointments, resignations, and institutional activities, along with details about the Fogg Art Museum. The handwritten notes suggest that this page was part of a personal or archival collection, possibly used for reference or historical documentation.

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This image shows a scanned page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated April 12, 1930. The page number is 154 and it includes a variety of text-based information.

The top of the document states "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" followed by "MEETING OF MARCH 31, 1930". Below this title, there are sections detailing various appointments, such as lecturers on music, assistants in botany, and lecturers in other academic fields.

The document lists names and titles of personnel, and the specific subject areas or roles they were appointed to. Some examples mentioned are appointment terms like "for one year from September 1, 1930" and positions like "Associate Keeper of the Rare Books".

The page also has a section titled "Medical School" and "School of Public Health," which discuss teaching fellow and visiting professor positions. A short list under "Resignations" indicates individuals who have resigned from their positions, effective on specific dates.

The bottom left corner features a small advertisement for the Fogg Art Museum, noting its location and inviting readers to view its latest acquisitions. On the bottom right corner, there's a reminder of the date, "This Week In Boston, April 12, 1930".

The page is typewritten, with some text underlined or in italics for emphasis, and the typeface is uniform throughout, typical of printed materials of that era. The document is an official publication from Harvard University and serves as a historical record of appointments and academic administrative announcements from that time.

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This image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated April 12, 1930. It includes announcements on appointments, resignations, and other academic information from Harvard.

At the top of the page, it mentions the President and Fellows of Harvard College meeting of March 31, 1930, where various appointments were made. The appointments listed include positions such as lecturers, assistants, and instructors across different disciplines for the academic year 1929-30 and 1930-31. Specific individuals are named for roles in music, botany, mathematics, geology, fine arts, philosophy, zoology, and public health, among others.

Additionally, the page includes information about resignations and details for a Fogg Art Museum exhibition at Harvard University.

Handwritten text at the bottom right of the page reads, "This Week in Boston April 21, 1930."

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This image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated April 12, 1930. The page is numbered 154. The main content is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" and details appointments made during the meeting of March 31, 1930.

The appointments listed include various lecturers, assistants, instructors, and teaching fellows across multiple disciplines such as music, botany, mathematics, philosophy, zoology, geology, fine arts, bacteriology, and more. Names of individuals and their respective degrees or titles are provided alongside their positions. It also lists visiting professors and notable resignations effective April 1, 1930.

At the bottom left corner, there is a small section titled "Fogg Art Museum," providing information about the museum's location at Harvard University, its free admission, hours, telephone contact, and current exhibitions including "Exhibition of Early Chinese Pottery and Building of Chinese Stone of the Han Dynasty," "The Potsherds Raid: Forty-Year Collection," and a "Loan Exhibition of Drawings." It also mentions recent accessions including Botticelli.

In the bottom right corner, handwritten text reads: "This Week In Boston April 27, 1930."

The page has a single punched hole on the right side and is printed on light-colored paper with a formal layout typical of a university gazette or newsletter.

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This image is a page from an archival issue of the Harvard University Gazette dated April 12, 1930. The page, number 154, provides updates and summaries of appointments, lectures, resignations, and other academic announcements relating to Harvard College and its faculty.

Key Features:

  1. Header Section:

    • The title indicates the publication's name, "Harvard University Gazette," and the date of the issue.
  2. Section on Appointments:

    • Lists new appointments, including lecturers, assistants, and other academic roles for various subjects and programs for the academic year 1929–31.
  3. Categories of Appointments:

    • Subjects mentioned include music, botany, fine arts, mathematics, zoology, philosophy, and others. Names and qualifications are provided for each appointee.
  4. School of Public Health:

    • Includes information on appointments such as the visiting professor for the second half of 1930–31.
  5. Resignations:

    • Lists names of individuals who resigned from positions (e.g., teaching fellows) along with effective dates.
  6. Fogg Art Museum Section:

    • A note at the bottom provides information about the Fogg Art Museum, including its location and details of exhibitions such as the Hoffeld Collection and exhibitions of drawings and prints.
  7. Handwriting Annotation:

    • In the bottom right-hand corner, there is handwritten text saying: "This Week In Boston, April 27, 1930."
  8. Design Attributes:

    • The page is cleanly formatted, featuring structured sections with distinct headers (e.g., Appointments, Resignations).
    • The page has a couple of punched holes on the right-hand edge, possibly for archiving purposes.

This document serves as a historical record of academic and administrative developments at Harvard during that period.