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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794000

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or a collection of newspaper clippings, dated between May 8, 1930, and May 24, 1930. The content is primarily related to art exhibitions, lectures, and announcements from the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University. Highlights include:

  1. Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions: Articles discuss exhibitions of 18th and 19th century English paintings, including works by Hogarth, Reynolds, and Gainsborough. There are also mentions of a loan exhibition of Japanese peasant paintings and watercolors.

  2. Lectures: There are announcements about lectures on English art by Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale University, including a lecture on "Eighteenth Century English Painting as Illustrated in the Current Loan Exhibition."

  3. Museum News: The Fogg Art Museum is described as currently showing a collection of 18th and early 19th century English paintings. It mentions the museum's opening hours and the loan exhibitions.

  4. Other Art News: There is mention of an exhibition by C.A. Brodeur, a young Harvard graduate, which includes portraits and is being reviewed in the text.

  5. Cultural Events: There is an article about the Japan Society of Boston, including the annual meeting and dinner where Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi delivered a speech on "Buddhism in Japan."

  6. Academic Announcements: There is a brief announcement about Paul J. Sachs being named an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum and information about the head of the museum, Winslow Ames.

The page is divided into several sections with headlines and text excerpts, some of which are handwritten notes or transcriptions, suggesting this might be a collector's or researcher's scrapbook.

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This image is a photocopy of a collection of clippings from various publications, dating around May 1930, focused on art and academic events in Boston. Here's a breakdown of the content:

  1. Harvard Alumni Bulletin, May 8, 1930:

    • Mentions Chandler R. Post's book "A History of Spanish Painting," a three-volume set with 368 illustrations, priced at $25.
  2. This Week in Boston, May 11, 1930:

    • Provides information about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, including its location, opening hours, and current exhibitions such as a loan exhibition of drawings and an exhibition of watercolors.
  3. Transcript, May 14, 1930:

    • Discusses the Fogg Art Museum's current exhibition of 18th and early 19th century English paintings, highlighting works by Hogarth, Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence. It also mentions Professor Chauncey B. Tinker's lectures at Harvard on 18th century art.
  4. Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum:

    • Announces the appointment of Professor Paul J. Sachs of Harvard University as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
  5. Tinker Will Lecture:

    • Professor C. B. Tinker of Yale will give a lecture on 18th century English painting.
  6. Free Talk on English Art:

    • Another announcement of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker's lecture on 18th century English painting.
  7. Harvard Alumni Bulletin, May 8, 1930:

    • Repeats the information about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition and Professor Tinker's lectures.
  8. Crimson, May 14, 1930:

    • Details of Professor Tinker's lectures on English painting.
  9. Post, May 11, 1930:

    • Information about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions and opening hours.
  10. Transcript, May 10:

    • Repeats the information about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions.
  11. By a Promising Young Man:

    • Discusses a current exhibit at the Twentieth Century Club, featuring works by C. A. Brodeur, a promising young artist.
  12. Courtenay Crocker Again Heads Japan Society:

    • Reports on the annual meeting and dinner of the Japan Society of Boston, with Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi as the principal speaker.
  13. Ames, Descendant of Early Governors, Museum Head:

    • Announces that Winslow Ames, a descendant of early governors, will assume the duties of director of the Allyn Gallery of Art at New Haven.

The clippings are neatly arranged and glued onto a single sheet of paper, providing a snapshot of art and academic news from Boston in May 1930.

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This image displays a single sheet of aged, off-white paper, likely from a scrapbook or personal archive, covered with numerous newspaper clippings and typewritten notes. The page is organized as a collage of articles and announcements, all relating to Harvard University and dated around May 1930.

The items on the page are mostly cut from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and other Harvard-related publications, as indicated by the recurring masthead "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and "This Week in Boston." A central theme is the Fogg Art Museum, with several clippings detailing its exhibitions, including 18th and 19th-century English paintings, watercolors, and Japanese art.

Another major subject is Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale University, who was a visiting professor at Harvard. Multiple clippings announce his lecture on "Eighteenth Century English Painting," held at the Fogg Art Museum. One clipping praises the exhibition as a "compliment to Professor Tinker," and another includes a quote from the museum directors acknowledging his contribution.

Other notable items include:

  • An announcement that Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum was named an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
  • A profile of C. A. Brodeur, a young artist whose exhibit is at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • An article on Courtenay Crocker being re-elected president of the Japan Society.
  • A brief note on Ames, a descendant of early governors, who was appointed museum head (likely of the Harvard Art Museums or a related institution).

The clippings are glued or taped onto the page, arranged in columns. Above several of the clippings are handwritten notes in black ink, such as "Transcript May 19, 1930," "Crimson May 12, 1930," and "Post May 11, 1930," indicating the source and date of each item. The paper has three punched holes along the left margin, suggesting it was once bound into a notebook or folder. The overall impression is that of a personal record meticulously compiled to track events at Harvard, particularly those involving the Fogg Art Museum and visiting scholars.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and bulletins from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and the Fogg Art Museum, dating from May 1930. The clippings feature announcements and articles about various events, exhibitions, and lectures happening in Boston during that time.

The first clipping is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 8, 1930, and it announces the publication of a book titled "A History of Spanish Painting" by Professor Charles R. Peers of Harvard University. The book is described as a comprehensive three-volume work with numerous illustrations, available through the Harvard University Press.

The second clipping, also from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 14, 1930, highlights an exhibition of 15th-century paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, running from May 10 through May 19. The exhibition is free and open to the public on Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. The clipping also mentions that Professor Paul J. Sachs of Harvard University has been appointed as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum, and that Professor C. B. Tinker of Yale University will lecture on English painting on May 10.

The third clipping, dated May 12, 1930, announces that Professor Tinker will give a lecture on English painting at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m. The lecture will focus on the subject as illustrated in the current exhibition. The clipping also mentions that Professor Tinker has arranged for a complementary exhibition at the Fogg Museum to accompany his lectures.

The fourth clipping, dated May 19, 1930, announces that Professor Tinker will give an eighteenth lecture on English painting, focusing on the subject as illustrated in the current exhibition. The clipping also mentions that Professor Tinker is now a visiting professor from Yale and has lectured at the Fogg Museum in the past.

The fifth clipping, dated May 24, 1930, features an article about a young man named Winslow Ames, who is believed to be the youngest museum head ever to undertake such a project. Ames is a post-graduate student at Harvard and has been chosen as a trustee of the Ames Trust Company, which is acting as a trustee for the museum. The article discusses Ames's background and his promise as a museum director.

The sixth clipping, dated May 19, 1930, announces that Professor C. B. Tinker of Yale University will give a free public lecture on eighteenth-century English painting as illustrated in the current exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

The seventh clipping, dated May 19, 1930, provides information about the Fogg Art Museum, including its location, hours of operation, admission fees, and ongoing exhibitions. The clipping mentions an exhibition of water colors, a loan exhibition of drawings, and a loan exhibition of Spanish painting.

The eighth clipping, dated May 10, 1930, announces that Professor C. B. Tinker of Yale University will lecture on eighteenth-century English painting at the Fogg Art Museum on Monday afternoon.

The ninth clipping, dated May 24, 1930, features an article about Professor Headoshi Japan Society, who was the principal speaker at the annual meeting and dinner of the Japan Society of Boston held in Boston on May 23. The article discusses Japan's political situation and its impact on the country's art.

The tenth clipping, dated May 24, 1930, provides information about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring a number of oils and a few drawings by a young American artist named Winslow Ames. The article discusses Ames's background and his potential as an artist.

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The image is a page from a publication, specifically a bulletin, likely from an academic or cultural institution. The page is dated May 1930 and is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page is filled with various articles and announcements, which are organized in a grid-like layout. The articles are printed in a serif typeface, which is typical for formal publications from that era.

The content of the articles includes:

  1. Fogg Art Museum: An announcement about the museum's location, hours of operation, and the exhibitions it is currently hosting, such as "Loan Exhibition of Drawings" and "Exhibition of Water Colours."

  2. Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee: A notice about the appointment of Paul J. Sachs as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum, along with his other roles at Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. The Fogg Art Museum: A detailed description of the museum's collection, which includes works by various artists such as Hozbit, Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence. It also mentions the exhibition of 18th and early 19th-century English paintings and drawings.

  4. Professor Tinker Lectures Today on English Painting: An announcement about a lecture by Professor C. B. Tinker of Yale University, who will discuss English painting. The lecture is open to the public and will be held at the Fogg Art Museum.

  5. Post Talk on English Art: A brief notice about a post-talk on English art, likely referring to a discussion or presentation following the lecture by Professor Tinker.

  6. Courtenay Crocker Again Heads Japan Society: An article about Courtenay Crocker being reappointed as the president of the Japan Society of Boston. It lists the officers of the society and mentions an upcoming lecture by Professor Mineyoshi Japan.

  7. Ames, Descendant of Early Governors, Museum Head: An article about Ames, who is described as a descendant of early governors and is now the head of a museum. It provides a brief biography and highlights his role in the museum.

  8. By a Promising Young Man: A short piece about a young man who has been appointed to a position at the Fogg Art Museum in France. It describes his background and the qualities that led to his appointment.

The page also includes some smaller notices and announcements, such as the "Crimson" and "Transcript" dates, which likely refer to other publications or events. The overall tone of the bulletin is formal and informative, aimed at an audience interested in art, culture, and academic news.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 3, 1930. The page is formatted as a newsletter or bulletin, featuring a collection of articles, announcements, and transcripts related to events and activities at Harvard University and its associated institutions. Here is a detailed description of the content:

Header Information

  • The top of the page displays the title: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin".
  • The date is prominently shown as "May 3, 1930".
  • A subheading reads "This Week in Boston May 11, 1930", indicating that the page also includes information about events happening in Boston during that week.

Main Articles and Sections

The page is divided into several sections, each with headlines and brief descriptions. Here is a breakdown of the content:

1. Fogg Art Museum

  • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum"
  • Details:
    • The Fogg Art Museum is highlighted as hosting a collection of 18th and early 19th-century English paintings.
    • The collection includes works by notable artists such as Hogarth, Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence.
    • The exhibition is open to the public weekdays from 9 to 6 and Sundays from 1 to 5, with admission free on Sundays.
    • The museum is located at Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is part of Harvard University.
    • The page mentions a Loan Exhibition of Drawings and a Loan Exhibition of Watercolors, Colors, Peasant Painting, Japan, and Century Loan Exhibition, both scheduled for May 19.

2. Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum

  • Headline: "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum"
  • Details:
    • Paul J. Sachs, a professor at Harvard University and the director of the Fogg Art Museum, has been appointed an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum.
    • Sachs is noted as a trustee of the Associated American Artists of New York, president of the American Fine Arts Club, and vice president of the Art Students League of New York.
    • He is also a member of the editorial board of the Burlington Magazine.

3. Crimson May 12, 1930

  • Headline: "Crimson May 12, 1930"
  • Details:
    • This section mentions Professor Tinker Lectures Today on English Painting.
    • A lecture by Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale University is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The lecture is titled "Eighteenth Century English Painting as Illustrated in the Current Loan Exhibition".
    • The lecture is open to the public and offers an opportunity to follow Professor Tinker's visit to the Fogg Art Museum.

4. Professor Tinker Lectures Today on English Painting

  • Headline: "Professor Tinker Lectures Today on English Painting"
  • Details:
    • This is a reiteration of the previous section, emphasizing the lecture by Professor Tinker.
    • The lecture is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Fogg Art Museum and will focus on 18th-century English painting as illustrated in the current loan exhibition.

5. Crimson May 10, 1930

  • Headline: "Tinker Will Lecture"
  • Details:
    • Professor C. B. Tinker of Yale University will lecture on Eighteenth Century English Painting on Monday afternoon.

6. Post May 11, 1930

  • Headline: "Free Talk on English Art"
  • Details:
    • Professor Chauncey B. Tinker will give a free public lecture tomorrow afternoon at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The lecture will be titled "Painting as Illustrated in the Current Loan Exhibition".

7. Post May 11, 1930 (continued)

  • Headline: "Professor Tinker Lectures Today on English Painting"
  • Details:
    • This section reiterates the lecture details, confirming the time and location.

8. Transcript May 24, 1930

  • Headline: "A Promising Young Man"
  • Details:
    • This article discusses a young man named Rila, who is described as a promising young artist.
    • Rila, a graduate of the Fine Arts School at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, has been traveling and studying in France.
    • The article highlights Rila's talent and the admiration he has received from notable figures in the art world, including Paul J. Sachs.
    • Rila's work is described as modern, with a focus on portraits and absorbed subjects. The article notes his success and the admiration he has garnered.

9. Transcript May 19, 1930

  • Headline: "Ames, Descendant of Early Governors, Museum Head"
  • Details:
    • This section introduces Mr. Ames, a descendant of early American governors, who is now the head of a museum.
    • Mr. Ames is noted as a post-graduate student at Harvard, having studied at the New Haven Art School.
    • He is described as a trustee of the Trust Company of Connecticut and the Winthrop Massachusetts Company.
    • The article mentions that Mr. Ames was chosen by Harvard applicants from about the country to serve as a museum director.

Visual Layout

  • The page is formatted in a newspaper-like style, with multiple columns of text.
  • Each section is clearly labeled with headlines and subheadings.
  • The page includes timestamps for transcripts (e.g., "Transcript May 14, 1930") and event dates (e.g., "May 11, 1930").
  • The overall design is clean and organized, typical of early 20th-century newsletters or bulletins.

Overall Context

The page serves as a comprehensive update for Harvard alumni and the broader academic community, covering art exhibitions, lectures, and notable achievements. It highlights the cultural and academic activities at Harvard and its affiliated institutions, particularly the Fogg Art Museum, during the early 1930s. The inclusion of transcripts and event details suggests that this bulletin was intended to keep readers informed about ongoing and upcoming events.

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This image appears to be a scanned page from a historical document that includes several articles or listings detailing various events and announcements, dated "May 9, 1930." The page is titled at the top with "This Week in Boston" and has subheadings indicating different excerpts from publications such as the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," "Transcript," and "Crimson." The articles mention various topics including:

  • An exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, showcasing major English paintings of the 19th century as mentioned in the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated May 8, 1930.
  • Events and lectures related to art, such as a lecture on English painting at the Fogg Art Museum, and a free talk on Egyptian Art at the same location, as mentioned in the "Crimson," dated May 9, 1930.
  • An announcement about Paul J. Sachs being named an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum in the "Transcript" dated May 9, 1930.
  • A profile piece in the "Transcript" dated May 10, discussing a talk by Professor Junzoji Yamada, who heads the Japan Society.
  • A brief historical note in the "Transcript" dated May 11, 1930, about Ames, a descendant of early governors of Massachusetts.

The text contains details about art exhibitions, lectures, as well as personal achievements and historical remarks. The page has yellowed with age and includes typewritten text with some handwritten markings and annotations, typical for archival materials.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and typed text on a sheet of paper. The clippings appear to be dated between May 8 and May 24, 1930, and relate to various news and events related to Harvard, academia, and art. Here is a detailed description of the contents:

  • The top left section has a clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated May 8, 1930, discussing a book titled "History of Spanish Painting: Three Volumes."
  • Beneath it is a clipping from Transcript dated May 19, 1930, discussing Fogg Art Museum exhibitions of investment prints.
  • Under the top left section is another Harvard Alumni Bulletin clipping from May 8, 1930, mentioning the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibition of 18th and early 19th-century English prints.
  • The top right section includes a clipping from "This Week in Boston" dated May 14, 1930, also discussing the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Below that is a Transcript clipping from May 14, 1930, noting that Paul J. Sachs was named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum.
  • To its right is a clipping from Crimson dated May 12, 1930, mentioning a professor named Tinker who will lecture on 18th-century English painting.
  • Beneath that is another clipping from Crimson dated May 17, 1930, discussing Professor Tinker's lecture on English painting.
  • Adjacent to it is a clipping from the Post dated May 10, 1930, about a free talk on English Art in conjunction with the Fogg Museum’s exhibition.
  • Below these is another clipping from Post dated May 17, 1930, which discusses free talk on English art and details of Tinker's lecture.
  • Another Transcript clipping dated May 10 focuses on museum exhibitions and various art-related events.
  • The bottom left section has a clipping from Transcript dated May 29, 1930, about Courtenay Crocker heading the Japan Society.
  • The bottom right section includes Transcript clippings dated May 24, 1930, discussing personal achievements of individuals such as a "promising young man" and Ames who became Head of the Museum, and their respective contributions.

The overall layout suggests an organized collection of announcements, lectures, book reviews, and professional appointments, all centered around academic and museum-related events, particularly at Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum in 1930.

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The image shows an archival scrapbook page filled with small newspaper clippings pasted in a grid. The clippings are dated May 1930 and cover Harvard-related news (e.g., Fogg Art Museum, lectures, trustees, Crimson/Transcript items, and society notices). The page is aged beige, with a three‑hole binder margin on the left and slightly worn edges. The overall look is that of a historical collage or collage of news items.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with various clippings of text likely taken from newspapers or newsletters. The clippings are affixed to a sheet of paper with three punched holes along the left side. Each clipping appears to have been carefully cut, and some include handwritten annotations at the top, indicating the source and date of publication (e.g., "Harvard Alumni Bulletin May 8, 1930," "Transcript May 24, 1930," etc.).

The articles appear to focus on topics related to Harvard University, art exhibitions, lectures, and notable figures. Specific items highlighted include:

  1. Announcements about events at the Fogg Art Museum, including exhibitions and lectures on English painting.
  2. Recognition of Paul J. Sachs as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum.
  3. Coverage of Chauncey B. Tinker, a professor from Yale University, who is delivering a lecture.
  4. Mention of Courtenay Crocker's position with the Japan Society.
  5. Articles reflecting on individuals like a "promising young man" contributing to the cultural or educational communities.

The page visually reflects a collection of well-organized and preserved historical clippings, likely intended to document activities, achievements, and cultural events from the time.