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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793995

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The image shows a vintage document titled "Times and Places of Final Examinations." The document appears to be from a university, likely Harvard, given the names of the buildings and professors listed. It lists the dates, times, and locations of final examinations for various courses. The document is dated May 7, 1930, as indicated in the top right corner.

The schedule is divided into two days: Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29. It includes courses such as Classical Philology, Economics, Fine Arts, French, Chemistry, English, Geology, Music, Physics, Social Ethics, and various other subjects. The locations for the exams are specified by room numbers in buildings like Harvard Memorial Hall, Harvard 5, Robinson Annex, Fogg Small Lecture Room, etc.

The document is a bit worn, with some edges torn and there are handwritten notes, such as circled entries and annotations, which suggest it was used or annotated by someone for personal reference.

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The image shows a torn paper listing the "Times and Places of Final Examinations" for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The document is dated May 7, 1930, and appears to be from the Harvard Crimson newspaper. The text indicates that unless stated otherwise, all examinations are at 9:15 a.m. The schedule is for Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29. Various subjects and their corresponding examination times and locations are listed, such as Classical Philology, Economics, Fine Arts, French, and others. Some locations are circled, possibly indicating specific interest or importance to the person who had this paper. The paper is torn on the left side and has a hole punched through it.

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This image shows a vintage, yellowed paper document titled “Times and Places of Final Examinations” for Harvard University, dated May 7, 1936. The document appears to be a printed schedule of final exams for that academic year, stapled or hole-punched at the top, suggesting it was meant for distribution to students or faculty.


Key Features and Content:

  • Heading: The title is prominently printed in bold, uppercase letters, with “Crimson MAY 7, 1936” in the top-right corner — indicating it was likely published by The Harvard Crimson, the university’s student newspaper.

  • Layout: The schedule is organized in columns, with exam times on the left, subject titles and course numbers in the middle, and the corresponding instructors and room locations on the right. Dates are clearly marked:

    • Wednesday, May 28 (XVII)
    • Thursday, May 29 (XI)
  • Course Subjects: A wide range of disciplines are listed, including:

    • Classics (e.g., Classical Philology 33)
    • Economics (39)
    • Fine Arts (e.g., Fine Arts 15f)
    • French (2, 28 hf)
    • Music (1b, 1a)
    • Philosophy (12c, 15)
    • Psychology (10)
    • Social Ethics (28)
    • Zoology (7a, 7c, 7e, 15)
    • Chemistry (19, 5)
    • Botany (1, 5)
    • Geology (11, 1)
    • Government (1)
    • Greek (II, 8)
    • History (16)
    • Engineering Sciences (5b)
    • Latin, German, Spanish
  • Locations: Exams are held in numerous Harvard buildings, including:

    • Memorial Hall
    • New Lect. Hall (New Lecture Hall)
    • Emerson Hall
    • Robinson Hall
    • Mallinckrodt MB 23 (possibly Mallinckrodt Building)
    • Harvard 5, 6, 3
    • Sever 11, 29
    • Music Bldg. (Music Building)
    • Pierce 307
    • Geol. Lect. Rm. (Geology Lecture Room)
    • Fogg Small Lect. Rm. and Fogg Large Lect. Rm. (Fogg Museum lecture rooms)
    • Rotch Bldg. (likely related to architecture or design)
  • Instructors: Many examiners are identified by title and number:

    • “Mr. Bowen, 1”
    • “Mr. Chalfour, 3, 10”
    • “Dr. Webster, 6”
    • “Mr. Beard, B1, B2, B3”
    • “Dr. Herring, H1, H2, H3, H4”
    • “Mr. Larkin, L1, L2, L3, L4”
    • “Mr. Maddox, M1, M2, M3, M4”
    • “Mr. Shepard, S1, S2, S3, S4”
  • Annotation: Several handwritten ovals in pencil circle specific entries:

    • “Fogg Small Lect. Rm.” under Fine Arts 15f (Wednesday)
    • “Fogg Small Lect. Rm.” and “Fogg Large Lect. Rm.” listed under multiple courses on Wednesday and Thursday.
    • A line or check mark is also handwritten next to “French 28 hf” and “Fogg Large Lect. Rm.” on Thursday.

    These annotations suggest a student or faculty member used this document to track or highlight specific exams.

  • Note at the Top: A printed disclaimer reads:

    “This is the final schedule but may be subject to slight changes.”

    It also states that unless otherwise specified, all examinations are at 9:15 o’clock.

  • Footer: The bottom right notes “(Continued on page six),” indicating this is part of a larger publication.


Overall Impression:

This document is a rich historical artifact illustrating the structure and organization of final exams at Harvard in 1936. The detail — from specific room names and course codes to instructors’ names and hand-annotated highlights — gives a vivid, almost personal glimpse into the academic routines of that era. The age of the paper, the typewriter-style font, and the handwritten marks lend the document a tangible, nostalgic charm.

It’s also a testament to the scale and complexity of university administration even in the mid-20th century — meticulously scheduling dozens of exams across multiple buildings and departments.

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The image shows a document with a schedule of final examinations for Harvard University. The document is printed on paper and appears to be torn in the middle, with a hole in the middle of the page. The schedule lists the times and locations of the exams, as well as the names of the professors who will be administering them. The exams are scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 1930, and Thursday, May 29, 1930, and cover a range of subjects, including classics, economics, fine arts, French, and more. The document also includes a note that the schedule is subject to slight changes.

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The image shows a page from a document titled "Times and Places of Final Examinations" from May 7, 1930. The document lists the schedule for final examinations for various subjects and locations. The subjects include classical philology, economics, fine arts, French, geology, music, philosophy, psychology, social ethics, zoology, chemistry, and more. The locations include Memorial Hall, New Lecture Hall, Harvard, and others. The schedule is divided into two columns, with the left column listing the subjects and the right column listing the locations and times of the examinations.

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The image shows a printed schedule for final examinations at Harvard University, dated May 7, 1936. The schedule is titled "Times and Places of Final Examinations" and is formatted as a newspaper clipping or announcement. It provides detailed information about the timing, subjects, and locations for various examinations.

Key Features of the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • The title at the top reads: "Times and Places of Final Examinations".
    • The date is indicated as May 7, 1936, and the source appears to be from the Crimson, a Harvard student newspaper.
  2. General Notes:

    • The announcement specifies that the Faculty of Arts and Sciences has set the final examination schedule.
    • Examinations are scheduled to begin unless otherwise specified.
    • All examinations are at 2 o'clock, unless otherwise noted.
    • The schedule is subject to slight changes.
  3. Examination Schedule:

    • The schedule is divided into two days: Wednesday, May 28 (XVIII) and Thursday, May 29 (XIX).
    • Each day lists the subjects, times, and locations for the examinations.
  4. Subjects and Times:

    • Wednesday, May 28:
      • Classics: Philosophy 33 (Sever 11), Economics 39 (Sever 11), Fine Arts 8a (Robbins Annex), Fine Arts 15f (Fogg Small Lect. Rm.), French 2 (Memorial Hall), Mr. Chauffour, 1 (Memorial Hall), Mr. Bowen, 3, 10 (New Lect. Hall), Mr. Darby, 17 (Harvard 6), Mr. Dougherty, 8 (New Lect. Hall), Mr. Francon, 9, 11 (New Lect. Hall), Dr. Funnell, 13 (Memorial Hall), Mr. Mellor, 2, 4 (New Lect. Hall), Mr. Rapheal, 5 (Memorial Hall), Mr. Roberts, 7, 15 (New Lect. Hall), Mr. Smith, 12 (Harvard 5), Mr. Solano, 14 (Harvard 3).
      • Sciences: Music 1b (Harvard 6), Philosophy 12c (Memorial Hall), Philosophy 15 (Emerson J), Psychology 10 (Emerson J), Social Ethics 28 (Emerson J), Zoology Ta (Emerson A), Zoology Te (Emerson A), Zoology 7c (Emerson A), Chemistry 2 (Mallinckrodt MB 23), English 10a (Mallinckrodt MB 23), Fine Arts 3b (Robbins Hall), French 28 hf (Emerson D), Geology 18 (Music Bids), Physics 1a (Memorial Hall), Physics 26 (Pierce 304), Social Ethics 30 (Emerson D), Spanish 1 (Emerson D), Zoology 15 (Mallinckrodt MB 23).
    • Thursday, May 29:
      • Botany: Botany 1 (Geol. Lect. Rm.), Botany 5 (Botany), Chemistry 5 (Mallinckrodt MB 29), Chinese 2 (Geol. Lect. Rm.).
      • Other Subjects: Greek 8. II (Sever 29), History 16 (Sever 29), etc.
  5. Locations:

    • Examinations are held in various locations, including:
      • Harvard 5, 6, 3: Specific lecture halls or rooms in Harvard Hall.
      • Memorial Hall: A central lecture hall.
      • New Lect. Hall: A newer lecture hall.
      • Robbins Annex: A specific annex building.
      • Mallinckrodt MB: Likely a science laboratory or lecture hall.
      • Emerson J, A, D: Classrooms or lecture halls in the Emerson building.
      • Pierce 304: A specific room in the Pierce building.
      • Sever 11, 29: Rooms in the Sever building.
      • Botany: A location dedicated to botany-related exams.
  6. Instructors and Professors:

    • The schedule includes names of instructors or professors responsible for specific exams, such as:
      • Mr. Sturges, Dr. Webster, Mr. Beard, Dr. Elsbre, Mr. Larkin, Mr. Maddox, Dr. Royce, Mr. Putnam, etc.
  7. Annotations:

    • Some handwritten notes are visible on the printed schedule, such as "Fogg Small Lect. Rm." circled and underlined, indicating a specific room for certain exams.

Overall Context:

The image provides a historical snapshot of academic examination scheduling at Harvard University in 1936. It reflects the structured and organized nature of university examinations during that era, with detailed timing, subject listings, and specific room assignments. The inclusion of handwritten notes suggests that students or administrators may have used this schedule for planning or clarification purposes.

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The image is of a document titled "Times and Places of Final Examinations" posted by "The Crimson" and it's dated May 7, 1930. This appears to be a schedule for final exams, likely from a university, as it lists various subjects, the respective locations for the exams, and slots possibly associated with specific instructors or exam proctors by last name and a number or initial (e.g., "Mr. Bowen, 1" or "Dr. Webster, 6").

The document is old and shows some signs of wear and tear, with a frayed left edge and a hole near the top left corner. There's also discoloration consistent with paper aging. The exams are scheduled for different dates (e.g., "WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 (XVII)" and "THURSDAY, MAY 29 (XI)") and cover a wide range of subjects from classical philology, fine arts, and French, to zoology, chemistry, and government.

The times for the exams are mainly at 9:15 o'clock, but some are specified differently, like "Unless 2 o'clock" and one at "2 o'clock." Locations are mentioned, like "Memorial Hall," "New Lect. Hall," "Sever 11," etc. The document note mentions that this is the final schedule but may be subject to slight changes, indicating a small possibility of adjustment.

The detail at the bottom right corner that reads "Continued on page six," suggests this is only part of a longer document.

The purpose of such a schedule would have been to organize and inform students about their final assessments at the end of a term or academic year.

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This image shows an old document listing the times and places of final examinations for various college courses. It appears to be a printed schedule from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, detailing the dates, subjects, locations, and examiners. The examinations are scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 29th. Each course is listed alongside its exam location, such as Sever Hall, Robinson Annex, Memorial Hall, and others. The document is titled "Times and Places of Final Examinations," with a handwritten note indicating "Crimson May 7, 1930" in the upper right corner, suggesting it is from the Harvard Crimson, the university’s newspaper. The document shows signs of wear, with torn edges and two punched holes near the top.

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A small, aged newspaper clipping mounted on a light gray background. The paper is yellowed and torn at the top, with two round binder holes near the upper edge. The headline reads “Times and Places of Final Examinations” (partially cut off). The page is filled with dense columns listing courses, dates, times, and room numbers (e.g., references to Harvard, Memorial Hall, Mallinckrodt, Fogg, etc.). There is a handwritten note in the top right corner that looks like a date (Crimson May 7, 1930). Overall it looks like a campus exam schedule laid out in a small, old-style newspaper format.

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This image shows a piece of paper containing an old printed schedule for final examinations, marked "Times and Places of Final Examinations." It lists various examination subjects, times, and their locations, along with some instructor or supervisor names. The text mentions dates such as Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, which correspond to specific years. Class locations include buildings like Sever Hall, Memorial Hall, Robinson Annex, and others.

The document is slightly worn and has two round holes punched at the top, suggesting it was once part of a binder or hung on display. The words "Crimson May 7, 1930" are handwritten in the top right corner, possibly referring to the Harvard Crimson, a student-run newspaper, and implying it was published or distributed on this date. The text notes that all exams are scheduled for 9:15 am unless otherwise stated.