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This image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 15, 1930. The page contains several articles and updates:

1. Top Left Article:

   • Title: "Professor Adolph Goldschmidt, of the University of Berlin, will go to Harvard for the academic year 1930-31, as the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture, recently established at Harvard."
   • Date: May 15, 1930

2. Top Right Article:

   • Title: "On April 16, a dinner was given at the House of Commons, through the kindness of Lord Fermoy, '09, who represents the King’s Lynn district of Norfolk. Lord Fermoy acted as host and introduced the speakers. The principal guests were Rt. Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Home Secretary, and Professor G.H. Edgell, '09, who was then lecturing at the Sorbonne in Paris. The other invited guests were the Marquess of Donegall, Sir Arthur Shirley Benn, Bt., Sir Harry Brittain, Col. R.V.K. Applin, and S. Hudson. Rt. Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks spoke on 'Our Common Heritage'. Replying to the toast, 'Harvard University', proposed by Rabbi I.I. Mattuck, '05, Professor Edgell gave an account of recent changes at Cambridge. Besides those already mentioned, 28 Harvard men were at the dinner."
   • Date: H.A.B. May 15, 1930

3. Bottom Article:

   • Title: "FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS"
   • Content:
     • The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard will hold a show of XVIIIth and early XIXth century English paintings as its major exhibition of the year, the directors of the museum announced on April 30th. The exhibition will begin on May 5th and last two weeks, until May 19th. The cooperation of museums of the country and private collectors and dealers who have generously loaned for this event will enable the Fogg Museum to exhibit examples of outstanding quality. The public is cordially invited to attend.
     • Work by the outstanding artists of the great tradition of this century and school, beginning with Hogarth, and including the pictures of Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence will be shown. During the second term of work this year the students of the Department of Fine Arts have studied the paintings of these men under the guidance of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale University, visiting lecturer to Harvard.
     • The Directors of the Fogg Museum, in their statement declared that, “In honor of Professor Tinker’s presence, and in appreciation of his great contribution, there could be no more satisfactory culmination to this interesting course than exhibiting a collection of important examples as a concrete illustration to these lectures.”
     • The effort will be made to show important examples of the work of each of these artists in so far as they are obtainable. It will include not only paintings in oil, but watercolors, pencil and wash drawings, and engravings and mezzotints which pertain to the works shown. The latter are of special interest in that they illustrate the influence which was so strongly felt throughout the entire period.
   • Date: Art News May 3, 1930

The page is also marked with the date "May 15, 1930" in a corner. The paper appears aged, with some browning and slight discoloration.

This image appears to be a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection. The page contains clippings from newspapers or bulletins, dated around May 1930, with various announcements and articles related to Harvard University and the art world.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "H.A.B. May 15, 1930"
   • Content: Announces that Professor Adolph Goldschmidt from the University of Berlin will be the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture at Harvard for the academic year 1930-31.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Title: "H.A.B. May 18"
   • Content: Mentions that M. Marcel Aubert, a curator at the Louvre Museum and director of the Société d'Archéologie, lectured at Harvard on Gothic architecture and the great cathedrals of France during the first half of the academic year.

3. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Title: "FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS"
   • Content: Announces that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard will hold an exhibition of 18th and early 19th century English paintings from May 5th to May 19th. The exhibition will feature works by artists such as Hogarth, Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence. The public is invited to attend.

4. Bottom Right Clipping:

   • Content: Describes a dinner held at the House of Commons in London on April 16th, hosted by Lord Fermoy. The dinner honored several distinguished guests, including Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Home Secretary, and Professor G.H. Edgell. The dinner included speeches and toasts.

The page also has some handwritten notes, such as "May 15 1930" in the top left corner and "Art News May 3, 1980" at the bottom of the "FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS" clipping. The clippings are glued onto the page, and there are visible holes along the left margin, suggesting that the page was part of a binder or scrapbook. The paper has a yellowed appearance, indicating its age.

This image displays a single, aged page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 15, 1930. The page is formatted like a newspaper clipping or bulletin, with multiple articles arranged in columns against a yellowed, off-white paper background. It features three distinct news items, each enclosed in its own box with a thin border.

The page shows signs of age, such as discoloration and slight staining, particularly in the top right corner. Three binder holes are visible along the left margin, suggesting it was stored in a folder or binder.

Here is a description of the content of each article:

Top Left Article (Headlined "H.A.B. May 18"):

• This article announces that Professor Adolph Goldschmidt of the University of Berlin will come to Harvard for the 1930–31 academic year as the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture.
• It also notes that M. Marcel Aubert, curator at the Louvre Museum and Professor at the École des Chartes, will lecture at Harvard during the first half of the academic year on Gothic architecture and the great cathedrals of France.

Top Right Article (Headlined "H.A.B. May 15 1930"):

• A dinner was held on April 16 at the House of Commons in England, hosted by Lord Fermoy, ‘09, who represents the King’s Lynn district.
• The event honored Harvard University, with Lord Fermoy introducing the speakers.
• Principal guests included Rt. Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks (Home Secretary and Harvard ’09, then lecturing at the Sorbonne), the Marquess of Donegall, Sir Arthur Shirley Benn, Sir Harry Brittain, Col. R.V.K. Applin, and S. Hudson.
• Sir William Joynson-Hicks spoke on “Our Common Heritage,” to which Rabbi I.I. Mattuck, ‘05, replied. Professor Edgell also spoke about recent changes at Cambridge.
• The article concludes by noting that 28 Harvard men attended.

Bottom Left Article (Headlined “FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS”):

• This announcement, sourced from Art News, May 3, 1930, details a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard of 17th and early 19th century English paintings.
• The exhibition would run from May 5 to May 19.
• It highlights the collaboration of U.S. museums and private collectors to display works by artists including Hogarth, Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence.
• The exhibit would also include watercolors, pencil and wash drawings, and engravings.
• During the second term, students from the Department of Fine Arts studied these paintings under the guidance of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale University, who was a visiting lecturer at Harvard.

The overall tone is formal and academic, typical of an alumni publication, and the content focuses on international cultural and scholarly events involving Harvard affiliates and faculty.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 15, 1930. The page contains two articles. The first article, titled "FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS," announces an exhibition of early English paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, from April 30th to May 5th. The exhibition features works by artists such as Hogarth, Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence, showcasing the artistic tradition from the 18th to the 19th century. The exhibition is in honor of Professor Tincker's presence and in appreciation of his contribution to the course.

The second article, titled "H.A.B. may 15," reports on a dinner held at the House of Commons on April 16th, where Professor Adolph Goldschmidt, the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture, was introduced as a guest. The dinner was attended by notable figures such as Lord Fermoy, Rt. Hon. William Joynson-Hicks, Sir Arthur Shirley Benn, Arthur R. V. K. Appleton, Sir Arthur Hon. S. Hudson, Col. R. V. K. Appleton, and others. The article also mentions a toast given by Rab I. I. Mattuck, proposing an account of recent changes at Cambridge.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 15, 1930. The page contains several articles and announcements related to Harvard University and its alumni.

The first article, titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," announces that Professor Adolph Goldschmidt of the University of Berlin will serve as the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture at Harvard, beginning in the academic year 1930-31.

The second article, titled "H.A.B. May 18," reports on a dinner held at the House of Commons in London on April 16, 1930, in honor of Lord King's Lynn, who represents the district of Norfolk in Parliament. The dinner was attended by various dignitaries, including the Marquess of Donegall and Sir William Joynson-Hicks.

The third article, titled "FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS," announces an exhibition of English paintings at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The exhibition will feature works by prominent English artists such as Hogarth, Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence. The exhibition aims to showcase the development of English art from the early 18th century to the present day.

The page also includes several other announcements and news items related to Harvard alumni and the university's activities.

Description of the Image:

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 15, 1930. The page contains several articles and announcements related to academic and cultural events at Harvard University. Here is a detailed breakdown of the content:

Header Information:

• Title: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin"
• Date: May 15, 1930

Main Articles:

1. Professor Adolph Goldschmidt:

   • Announcement: Professor Adolph Goldschmidt, of the University of Berlin, will go to Harvard for the academic year 1930-31 as the first incumbent of the Kuno Frankel Professorship of German Art and Culture, recently established at Harvard.
   • Context: This highlights an international academic collaboration and the establishment of a new professorship at Harvard.

2. M. Marcel Aubert:

   • Details: M. Marcel Aubert, curator at the Louvre Museum in Paris, director of the Société des Archéologues, and Professor at the École des Chartes, lectured at Harvard during the first half of the academic year on Gothic architecture and the great cathedrals of France.
   • Significance: This announcement emphasizes the university's engagement with leading international scholars and its focus on art history and architecture.

3. Dinner for Lord Lynm Ferry:

   • Event: On April 16, May 15, 1930, a dinner was given at the House of Commons, hosted by Lord Lynm Ferry, who represents the King’s Lynn district of Norfolk.
   • Guests: The principal guests included:
     • Rt. Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Home Secretary
     • Sir William G.H. Edgel, ‘09, who was then lecturing at the Sorbonne in Paris
     • The Marquess of Donagall, Sir Arthur Shirley Benn, Bt., Sir Harry Brittain, Col. R. V. K. Applin, and Sosn-Hudson, Rt. Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks
   • Speaker: Sir William Joynson-Hicks spoke on "Our Common Heritage", replying to a toast by I. H. Mattuck, ’05, Professor Edgel gave an account of recent changes at Cambridge.
   • Additional Note: 28 Harvard men were present at the dinner.

4. Fogg Art Museum Exhibition: "English Masters"

   • Event: The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard will hold a show of XVIII century English paintings as its major exhibition of the year, opening on April 30th and running until May 19th.
   • Details:
     • The exhibition will feature works by outstanding artists of the great tradition of this century and school, beginning with Hogarth and including the pictures of Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence.
     • The exhibition will include oil paintings, watercolors, pencil and wash drawings, and engravings.
     • The museum will also display mezzotints and etchings, which are of special interest due to their strong influence on the entire period.
     • The exhibition is made possible through the cooperation of museums, private collectors, and dealers who have generously loaned works for the event.
     • The public is cordially invited to attend.
   • Special Note: The exhibition is in honor of Professor Tinker’s presence and as a tribute to his contributions. The directors of the Fogg Museum issued a statement declaring, "In their statement the directors of the Fogg Museum declared that ‘In honor of Professor Tinker’s presence...’"

Visual Layout:

• The page is formatted in a typical newspaper or bulletin style, with clear headings, subheadings, and organized paragraphs.
• The text is printed in a serif font, typical of formal publications from the early 20th century.
• There are no images or illustrations on the page; it is entirely textual.

Overall Context:

The page reflects the rich academic and cultural life at Harvard University in 1930. It highlights international collaborations, lectures by renowned scholars, high-profile events, and significant art exhibitions. The content underscores Harvard's commitment to fostering intellectual exchange, celebrating art, and engaging with distinguished figures from around the world.

The mention of the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of English Masters also illustrates the institution's role in promoting art and making it accessible to the public.

This image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from a historical document or bulletin. The document is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and is dated "May 1, 1930". The page shows signs of aging with discoloration and some spots.

The main body of text on the page is divided into two columns. The left column starts with a heading "H.A.B. 'Art Curator at the Louvre Museum'". It discusses Professor Adolph Goldschmidt of the University of Berlin, who will be the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture at Harvard. There is more text below which is cut off in the image.

The right column starts with an event recap about a dinner given at the House of Commons through the kindness of Lord Fermoy from 1909, who represents the King's Lynn district, and it mentions various guests and speakers, including Sir William Jowson-Hicks, Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin, and more. It also includes details of a speech by Professor Cabot, a toast by Rabbi I. M. Mattuck, and indicates that 28 Harvard men were present at the dinner.

At the bottom left of the page, there's a small stamp or mark that reads "Art News - May 3, '30".

Given the nature of the document and its content, it appears to cover news and events relevant to Harvard University alumni, possibly involving art, culture, and social events of the time. The specific focus on art and a relation to the Louvre Museum suggests an emphasis on cultural and academic exchanges and events.

This image displays a sheet of paper with four clipped newspaper articles. The edges of the paper show signs of aging, with visible yellowing and browning. There are three holes punched along the left side, indicating that the sheet was likely part of a binder or collection.

The articles cover various topics related to Harvard University and events from May of 1930:

1. Top Left Article:

   • Title: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin"
   • Content: Announcement about Professor Adolph Goldschmidt of the University of Berlin coming to Harvard for the academic year 1930-31 as the first incumbent of the newly established Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture.

2. Second Article from the Top Left:

   • Title: "H.A.B. May 1"
   • Content: Announcement about M. Marcel Aubert, curator at the Louvre Museum, Paris, lecturing at Harvard during the first half of the academic year on Gothic architecture and great cathedrals of France.

3. Top Right Article:

   • Title: "H.A.B. May 15, 1930"
   • Content: Report on a dinner held on April 16 at the House of Commons, arranged through the kindness of Lord Fermoy, with notable guests including Rt. Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, professor G.H. Edgell, and 28 Harvard men.

4. Bottom Left Article:

   • Title: "FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS"
   • Source: Art News, May 3, 1930
   • Content: Announcement about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard holding a show of XVIIIth and early XIXth century English paintings to honor Professor Tinker from Yale University.

These articles reflect academic and cultural events connected to Harvard University in 1930.

• A single page from a scrapbook or binder, cream-colored with three punched holes on the left edge.
• Several small newspaper clippings are pasted in different blocks across the page. The text is old-fashioned and resembles clippings from 1930.
• Handwritten notes in the margins say “May 15 1930” and “H.A.B. May 15, 1930” near the top left.
• The clippings cover topics related to art and academia:
  • A block about Professor Adolf Goldschmidt of the University of Berlin coming to Harvard for the 1930-31 academic year to establish a German art and culture professorship (Kunzt Professor/Art and Culture).
  • A longer item about a dinner at the House of Commons (April 16) with guests including Lord Fermoy and prominent figures such as Sir William Joynson-Hicks, the Home Secretary, and others connected to Harvard and the Sorbonne.
  • A piece titled “FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS” announcing that the Fogg Art Museum will exhibit English masters; mentions the exhibition, artists, and the Directors’ statements.
  • A small note about the directors’ statements and the exhibition’s purpose.
• The overall tone is archival, documenting university-art news and exhibitions from May 1930.
• The page appears aged, with slightly browned paper and clipped articles arranged in a collage.

This image displays a scrapbook or archival page that features several newspaper clippings affixed to it. The clippings include articles and text blocks related to academic, cultural, and exhibition events, specifically involving Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The content mentions the appointment of a professor, guest lectures, a dinner event in honor of Harvard alumni, and an art exhibition showcasing English masters. The page has holes punched on the left margin, suggesting it is part of a binder. The tone of the clippings reflects a historical, institutional context, and there is some visible aging and discoloration on the paper. Handwritten annotations, including dates such as "May 15, 1930," can be seen, providing additional context to the content.