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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.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 15, 1930. The page features two articles, both written in black ink on yellowed paper. The top article, titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," discusses Professor Adolph Goldschmidt's appointment as the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture at Harvard. The second article, titled "Fogg to Show English Masters," announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by outstanding English artists of the 18th and 19th centuries.

The page is attached to a gray background using three holes, suggesting that it may be part of a larger collection or archive. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural life of Harvard University in the early 20th century.

The image presents a scanned document featuring a collection of newspaper clippings, each with its own distinct characteristics. The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping others.

Clipping 1: Harvard Alumni Bulletin
This clipping is dated May 15, 1930, and features a brief article about Professor Adolph Goldschmidt's appointment as the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture at Harvard University.

Clipping 2: H.A.B.
Dated May 18, M. Marcel Aubert, curator at the Louvre Museum, Paris, is mentioned as the Director of the Société d'Archéologie and Professor at the Ecole des Chartes, lecturing at Harvard during the first half of the academic year on Gothic architecture and the great cathedrals of France.

Clipping 3: H.A.B.
This clipping, dated May 15, 1930, reports on a dinner given at the House of Commons through the kindness of Lord Fermoy, who represents the King's Lynn district of Norfolk. The principal guests were Rt. Hon. Sir William Joyson-Hicks, Home Secretary, and Professor G.H. Edgell, who was then lecturing at the Sorbonne in Paris.

Clipping 4: Fogg to Show English Masters
This clipping announces an exhibition of English paintings at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, which 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 that 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.

Additional Information
At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads "Art News May 3, 1930." This suggests that the document may have been compiled for an art news publication or archive.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and academic events of the time, highlighting the importance of art, architecture, and education in the early 20th century.

The image displays a page from a scrapbook or binder, featuring newspaper clippings related to Harvard University. The page is off-white and has two holes punched on the left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder.

Clippings and Headings

The page contains four newspaper clippings, each with a heading written in black ink above it. The headings are:

• "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" (May 15, 1920)
• "H.A.B." (May 15, 1920)
• "H.A.B." (May 18)
• "FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS" (Art News, May 3, 1920)

Content of Clippings

The clippings appear to be articles or announcements about various events and appointments at Harvard University. The content includes:

• Appointments and lectures by notable figures
• Events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum
• Dinners and gatherings hosted by Harvard alumni

Overall Impression

The image suggests that the page is part of a collection or archive of Harvard University-related news and events from the early 20th century. The clippings provide a glimpse into the university's activities and cultural scene during this period.

The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a binder, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes. The page is yellowed with age and has three holes punched along its left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder.

Newspaper Clippings:

• The top-left clipping is from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and discusses Professor Adolph Goldschmidt's appointment as the first incumbent of the Kuno Francke Professorship of German Art and Culture at Harvard.
• The top-right clipping is also from the "H.A.B." and reports on a dinner given at the House of Commons by Lord Fermoy, which was attended by various notable guests, including Rt. Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks and Rabbi I. I. Mattuck.
• The middle-left clipping is from the "H.A.B." and mentions M. Marcel Aubert's lectures at Harvard on Gothic architecture and the great cathedrals of France.
• The bottom-left clipping is from "Art News" and announces an exhibition of English masters at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by artists such as Reynolds, Romney, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, and Lawrence.

Handwritten Notes:

• The handwritten notes on the page include dates, such as "May 15 1920" and "May 3, 1920," which likely correspond to the publication dates of the newspaper clippings.
• The notes also include abbreviations, such as "H.A.B." and "FOGG TO SHOW ENGLISH MASTERS," which may be references to the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and the Fogg Art Museum, respectively.

Overall:

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and academic activities of Harvard University in 1920, highlighting the institution's connections to the art world and its commitment to showcasing important exhibitions and lectures.