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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image appears to be a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin from June 1919. It details the special features of the Summer School that year. The text lists various lectures and courses offered during the summer session, including topics such as "Aptitude Testing," "Balanced Education," "The History of the Thirteen Colonies to 1760," and "Literary and Intellectual Life in Puritan New England." It also mentions lectures by notable figures like Professor Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker, Sir John Adams, and Professor Carl L. Becker. The page is on aged, off-white paper, and there are two circular holes in the paper, possibly from a clip or hole punch.

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This image is of a printed page from an old document, likely a bulletin or newsletter, titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, June 19." The page is slightly yellowed, indicating its age, and has two small, circular, punched holes on the left side, suggesting it might have been part of a binder.

The main heading on the page reads "Special Features of the Summer School." The text describes various special courses and lectures that will be offered at the Harvard Summer School that year. These courses are aimed at both students and visitors to New England during the Massachusetts Bay Tercentennial.

Some of the highlights mentioned include:

  • Lectures on aptitude testing by Professor Clark L. Hull and on balanced education by Rufus W. Stimson.
  • Information on English secondary schools by C. W. Bailey, the headmaster of Holt Secondary School in Liverpool.
  • A lecture on the cause of the Progressive Education Association by I. Milner Dorey.
  • A film showing "Opening Scenes of the Revolution in New England" on the evening preceding a historical excursion to Concord and Lexington.
  • A series of lectures by Kenneth B. Murdock on topics related to Puritan New England.
  • Lectures on the history of the Thirteen Colonies to 1760 by Professor Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker.
  • A lecture on the early history of Harvard by William C. Lane.
  • Courses in ancient history by Professor William S. Ferguson.
  • Lectures on European history by Professor Carl L. Becker of Cornell University.

The text also mentions that visitors from other institutions form approximately one-third of the Summer School Faculty and that there are distinguished visitors from almost every department represented in the curriculum.

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This image shows a single, aged page from a historical document, specifically the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 19 (the year is not specified but the style and content suggest the early 20th century, likely 1913 or相近).

The document is titled “Special Features of the Summer School” and is formatted as a newspaper-style article, printed in black ink on faded, yellowish paper. It has two columns of dense, justified text discussing the academic offerings of that year’s Harvard Summer School.

Key Content Summary:

  • Context: The Summer School is offering special courses and lectures in addition to its regular program, particularly to coincide with the Massachusetts Bay Tercentennial.
  • Special Events:
    • A historical excursion to Concord and Lexington is scheduled for July 19, preceded by a Yale University Press film, “Opening Scenes of the Revolution in New England.”
    • A lecture series on “Literary and Intellectual Life in Puritan New England” by Kenneth B. Murdock, beginning July 30.
  • Notable Lecturers:
    • Sir John Adams (a distinguished visitor) will lecture on educational methods.
    • Professor Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker on “The History of the Thirteen Colonies to 1760.”
    • Professor William S. Ferguson on Ancient History.
    • Professor Carl L. Becker (Cornell University) on European History.
    • Professor J. Ralston Hayden (University of Michigan) on “British Commonwealth of Nations” and “Modern Imperialism.”
    • Professor C. W. Bailey (Holt Secondary School headmaster) on English Secondary Schools.
  • Visiting Scholars: The text highlights that almost every department includes distinguished visitors from other institutions, with Sir John Adams being explicitly welcomed again.
  • Academic Structure: Courses are noted as part of the regular curriculum or open to the public, with evening hours for visitors.

Visual Details:

  • The typeface is a classic serif font, typical of early 20th-century print.
  • The page appears slightly curled at the top left corner.
  • Two circular, semi-transparent white overlays with camera/lens icons are present on the left margin — these are clearly digital annotations (likely from an OCR or scanning tool), not part of the original document.
  • There is a vertical fold or crease visible about three-quarters of the way down the right column.
  • The paper shows signs of age, with a uniform yellowing and slight discoloration or staining near the bottom right.

Conclusion:

This is a historical promotional or informational page designed to inform Harvard alumni and the public about the special lectures and courses available at the 1910s Harvard Summer School. It emphasizes distinguished guest speakers, special events tied to regional history (Tercentennial), and the international and interdisciplinary nature of the faculty. The digital annotations suggest this image was likely scanned and processed for digitization or analysis.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 19. The bulletin highlights the special features of the Harvard Summer School, which is celebrating the Massachusetts Bay Tercentennial. The bulletin includes a detailed schedule of courses and events, including lectures by notable professors and visitors from other institutions. It mentions a series of special courses and events of interest to visitors from England, such as lectures on Puritan New England and the history of Harvard. The bulletin also notes the presence of distinguished visitors from other institutions, particularly in the Departments of History and English. The bulletin provides information on the academic program, evening courses, and special lectures open to the public.

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The image is a photograph of a single-sided page from a printed publication. The page is slightly aged, with a yellowish tint and some creases, suggesting it is from an older publication. The page is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, June 19" at the top, indicating it is from a bulletin intended for alumni of Harvard University.

The main text is a detailed announcement of the "Special Features of the Summer School." The text is divided into several paragraphs, each describing different events and courses that will be offered during the summer session.

The first paragraph highlights that in addition to the usual academic program, the Harvard Summer School will offer several courses and special series of interest to visitors in England during the Harvard Tercentennial. Some of these courses will be given by visiting professors and are part of the regular scheduled courses, while others are open to the public and given at hours in the afternoon or evening for visitors who are not in regular attendance during the summer session.

The second paragraph announces that on the evening preceding the historical excursion to Concord and Lexington, a Yale University Press film of the "Opening Scenes of the Revolution in New England" will be shown.

The third paragraph mentions a lecture series by Kenneth B. Murdock, Assistant Professor of English at Harvard, on "Literary and Intellectual Life in Puritan New England," with specific lectures on "The Puritan as Literary Artist" and "The Literary Background of the Revolution in New England."

The fourth paragraph describes courses in the regular academic program, including lectures by Professor Thomas M. McCrie on "The History of the Thirteen Colonies to 1766," focusing on the growth of the Puritan Commonwealths in Old and New England, and by William C. Lane, Librarian Emeritus of the Harvard College Library, on the "Early History of Harvard."

The fifth paragraph discusses general education lectures by Sir John Adams on current problems of educational method, scheduled for specific dates in July and August.

The sixth paragraph mentions that in the Department of Government, two courses of current interest will be given by Professor J. Ralston Hayden of the University of Michigan, the first on the "British Commonwealth of Nations" and the second on "Modern Imperialism."

The seventh paragraph announces courses in Ancient History offered by Professor William S. Ferguson, who has held the chair of history at Harvard since 1912. He studied at McGill and Cornell Universities and has taught at the University of California and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. He is well known for his books on Hellenistic Athens and Greek Imperialism and his contributions to the Cambridge Ancient History.

The final paragraph indicates that European History will be presented by Professor Carl L. Becker of Cornell University, who has taught previously at Pennsylvania State College and the University of Kansas.

The page also includes two circular stickers, one near the top and one near the bottom, which appear to be stamps or seals, possibly indicating approval or authentication of the bulletin's content.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 19, detailing the Special Features of the Summer School offered by Harvard during the Massachusetts Bay Tercentennial. The page is formatted as a printed newsletter or bulletin, with a clean, serif font and structured layout. Here is a detailed description:

Header:

  • The top of the page features the title: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, June 19", indicating the publication date and the source of the document.

Main Title:

  • The main heading reads: "Special Features of the Summer School", emphasizing the focus of the content.

Content Overview:

The page outlines various special events, lectures, and courses offered during the Harvard Summer School. Key points include:

1. Special Courses and Lectures:

  • Academic Program: In addition to the usual academic program, the Summer School offers special courses of interest to visitors.
  • Evening Excursion: An evening excursion to Concord and Lexington is scheduled for July 19, led by Professor S. Miller of Tufts College. This excursion will feature a film of the "Opening Scenes of the Revolution in New England."
  • Lectures on Literature and History:
    • Wednesday, July 30: Kenneth B. Murdock, Assistant Professor of English at Harvard, will lecture on "Literary and Intellectual Life in Puritan New England."
    • Thursday, July 31: Thomas A. M. Wertenbaker, Professor at Harvard, will lecture on "The History of the Thirteen Colonies to 1760" and "The Growth of the Puritan Commonwealths."
    • Thursday, July 24: William C. Lane, Librarian, Emeritus, of the Harvard College Library, will lecture on "Early History of Harvard."
    • Lectures by Sir John Adams: General educational subjects will be covered by Sir John Adams on July 15, 22, 29, and August 5.
    • Lectures on Current Educational Methods: These will be given on July 16 and 17 by various professors, including:
      • Professor Clark L. Rufus on "Aptitude Testing."
      • Hulf W. Stimson on "Balanced Education."
      • C. W. Bailey, headmaster of the Holt Secondary School in Liverpool, on English Secondary Schools.
      • Professor J. Ralston Hayden of the University of Michigan on "The British Commonwealth of Nations" and "Modern Imperialism."
      • Professor William S. Ferguson, who will lecture on Ancient History, including topics such as Thirteen Colonies, Puritan Commonwealths, and the Early History of Harvard.

2. Visitors and Faculty:

  • The Summer School Faculty includes approximately one-third visitors from other institutions. These visitors represent a variety of departments, with notable men from other institutions participating in almost every department represented in the curriculum.
  • Sir John Adams is highlighted as a distinguished visitor, with his lectures open to the public.

3. European History:

  • Professor Carl L. Becker of Cornell University will present European History, having previously taught at Pennsylvania State College, Dartmouth, and the University of Kansas.

Design Elements:

  • Layout: The text is organized into paragraphs, with clear headings and subheadings for easy readability.
  • Typography: The text uses a serif font, typical of formal publications from the early 20th century.
  • Visual Elements: There are small, circular icons or stamps near the top left and bottom left corners of the page, likely indicating official approval or publication details.

Overall Tone:

The bulletin conveys a sense of academic rigor and intellectual engagement, highlighting the diverse range of lectures and special events offered during the Harvard Summer School. It emphasizes the inclusion of distinguished visitors and the interdisciplinary nature of the program, catering to both students and the general public.

This page serves as a historical document, providing insight into the educational offerings and cultural events of the time.

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The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated June 9. It appears to be a historical document, not a modern-day reproduction. The headline reads "Special Features of the Summer School," indicating that the content will detail particular aspects of Harvard's summer academic sessions.

The document discusses various offerings of the Harvard Summer School during a specific year, highlighting lectures and talks of note. Special lectures aligned with the celebration of Massachusetts Bay Tercentennial are mentioned, alongside courses aimed at visitors and the general public aside from regular academic programs. Attention is drawn to lectures by visiting professors and experts on topics such as the history of New England, literary and intellectual life in New England, the Puritan writers, American Background of the English Revolution, the history of the thirteen colonies, and early history of Harvard.

Various lectures cover topics like "The Progressive Education Association," "Balanced Education," and "Modern Imperialism." Notable lecturers include Professor Thomas Nixon Carver, William Coolidge Lane, Professor Sir John Adams, Professor William S. Ferguson, Professor Charles H. Haskins, and Professor J. Ralston Hayden among others.

The text extensively outlines the dates, topics, and speakers engaged in the Harvard summer education program, providing a glimpse into academia of that period and a reflection of the historical and scholarly interests at the time.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 19. The page details the "Special Features of the Summer School" at Harvard. It describes various programs and lectures offered during the academic term. Highlights include a historical excursion to Concord and Lexington, lectures on literary and intellectual life in Puritan New England, the history of Harvard, information concerning English secondary schools, and various courses on subjects such as ancient history and European history. The page mentions speakers and professors, including S. Miller, Kenneth B. Murdock, Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker, Clark L. Hull, Rufus W. Stimson, C. W. Bailey, William C. Lane, and others who will be presenting their lectures and courses. Specific details regarding the dates and focus of several lectures are outlined. The page has a handwritten note at the top stating, "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, June 19."

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Special Features of the Summer School." It appears to be from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 19. The article describes various academic programs and special lectures offered at the Harvard Summer School, noting visits by distinguished professors and special courses available to the public.

Key points covered include:

  • Several courses and special lectures focused on historical and educational topics.
  • Lectures scheduled on different evenings in July and August.
  • Mention of notable professors such as George S. Miller, Kenneth B. Murdock, Thomas Wentworth, William C. Lane, John Adams, Clark L. Hull, Rufus W. Stimson, C. W. Bailey, I. Milner Dorey, Sir John Adams, J. Ralston Hayden, William S. Ferguson, and Carl L. Becker.
  • Topics include "Opening Scenes of the Revolution in New England," "Literary and Intellectual Life in Puritan New England," "History of the Thirteen Colonies to 1760," "Early History of Harvard," aptitude testing, balanced education, English secondary schools, Progressive Education, British Commonwealth of Nations, modern imperialism, ancient history, and European history.

There are two round holes punched on the left side, which could be for binder insertion. The text is printed in a single-column format on a beige paper with some signs of age or discoloration along the left edge.

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The image is a vintage page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated June 19. The headline reads, "Special Features of the Summer School." The text discusses various academic and public courses and lectures offered by the Harvard Summer School during a specific summer session, with an emphasis on special events designed for visitors. The courses are delivered by distinguished professors and cover topics such as English literature, history, education, government, and ancient history.

Key highlights include:

  • A historical excursion to Concord and Lexington led by Professor George S. Miller.
  • A lecture series by Assistant Professor Kenneth B. Murdock on Puritan literary and intellectual life in New England.
  • Presentations on educational methods, balanced education, British commonwealths, modern imperialism, and more.
  • Lectures by notable figures such as John Adams, Professor J. Ralston Hayden, and Professor William S. Ferguson.
  • The academic offerings are timed to accommodate both regular attendees and visitors during the Massachusetts Bay Tercentennial.

The page is cream-colored, with a typewritten font, a header written in handwriting at the top, and hole punches near the left edge for storage in a binder.