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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated October 22nd and October 30th, with additional handwritten notes and stamps on the bottom corners indicating the dates "Transcript Nov. 8, 1930" and "Transcript Nov. 4, 1930." The content of the clippings includes:

1. Boston Close-Ups from the "Herald" (October 22nd) titled "Boston Close-Ups: Intimate Glimpses Into the Lives of the Great and Near-Great," authored by Mason Ham. This article discusses Edward Waldo Forbes, a lecturer on fine arts and director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, and his academic experiences.

2. Bust of Fogg Saved from 'Garret from the "Boston American" (October 22nd) discusses the bust of William Hayes Fogg, who is the namesake of the Harvard Museum of Art. The article details the protest by Lyman E. Shorey, who discovered the bust in a storeroom and demanded it be placed in the new museum, while Edward Forbes, the museum director, supported the Bust's relocation.

3. No Bogus Art "Treasures" Have Been Sold to Harvard from the "Crimson" (October 30th). This article from the Harvard Crimson discusses the stringent procedures for the acquisition and authentication of art at the Fogg Museum, emphasizing the role of the Fine Arts Faculty in vetting all acquisitions.

4. Harvard Alumni Bulletin Oct. 30 mentions an event for the Harvard Club of Taunton featuring Dean George H. Chase of Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

5. Current Exhibitions lists various exhibitions at Harvard museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum, with details on the specific artworks and durations of the exhibitions.

6. Harvard Calendar outlines Harvard events for the week of November 11th, including lectures, musical performances, and sports fixtures.

The overall theme of the clippings highlights the cultural and academic activities of Harvard in 1930, focusing on the Fogg Art Museum and the institution's commitment to the arts.

This image appears to be a clipping of several newspaper articles and announcements, primarily related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are from different dates in October and November of 1930, as noted in the handwriting on the clippings.

1. Boston Close-Ups (Herald, Oct. 22):

   • This article, written by Mason Ham, provides an intimate glimpse into the life of Edward Waldo Forbes, a lecturer on fine arts and director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. It includes a humorous anecdote about Forbes attending a class by Prof. Charles Eliot Norton.

2. Bust of Fogg Saved from "Garret" (Boston American, Oct. 22):

   • This article discusses the rescue of a marble bust of William Hayes Fogg, the namesake of the Fogg Art Museum, from a storeroom. The bust was moved to a prominent place in the new $1,000,000 edifice of the museum. It mentions Lyman E. Shorey's protests against the bust being in storage and Edward W. Forbes' response.

3. No Bogus Art "Treasures" Have Been Sold to Harvard (Crimson, Oct. 30):

   • This article addresses concerns about the sale of fake art treasures to Harvard. It states that all objects submitted to the Fogg Museum must be passed on by a jury of the Fine Arts Faculty to ensure authenticity.

4. Harvard Alumni Bulletin (Oct. 30):

   • This announcement is about the annual dinner of the Harvard Club of Taunton, where Dean George H. Chase of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be the principal guest.

5. Current Exhibitions (Transcript, Nov. 8, 1930):

   • This section lists various art exhibitions at public and semi-public galleries, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum. It provides details about the exhibits and their schedules.

6. Harvard Calendar (Transcript, Nov. 4, 1930):

   • This calendar lists various events and lectures happening at Harvard from the current day through Saturday, November 15. Events include sports games, chapel services, lectures, and recitals.

The clippings are arranged on a plain sheet of paper, possibly for archival or reference purposes. The handwriting on the clippings indicates the dates and sources of the articles.

This image displays a single sheet of paper, likely from a scrapbook or file, with several newspaper clippings and typed documents attached to it. The paper has three punched holes along its left edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder. The items are dated from late October to early November 1930 and relate primarily to events at Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum.

Here is a breakdown of the clippings:

Top Row (Left to Right):

1. “BOSTON CLOSE-UPS” from the Herald, Oct. 22

   • Headline: “Intimate Glimpses Into the Lives of the Great and Near-Great”
   • By Mason Ham
   • Features an anecdote about Edward Waldo Forbes, lecturer on fine arts and director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. It describes his teaching style and recounts a classroom story involving him and Professor Charles Eliot Norton.
   • Includes a small cartoon illustration of a man at a desk with the caption: “NOT TO BE REPRINTED IN FULL.”

2. “BUS. OF FOGG SAVED FROM ‘GARRET’” from the Boston American, Oct. 22

   • Headline: “Great-Nephew of Harvard Museum Namesake Protests, Statue Gets Place of Honor”
   • Reports on the protest by Lyman E. Shovey (great-nephew of William Hayes Fogg) against the planned relocation of the marble bust of Mr. Fogg from a storeroom in the old Fogg building to the new $1,000,000 museum building.
   • Quotes Edward W. Forbes, who explains that the bust was moved to the storeroom when the museum relocated, and that it was intended to be placed in a dignified spot (library or great hall) in the new building.
   • Mentions that the bust was valued at over $1,000.00.

3. “HARVARD CLUB OF TAUNTON” from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Oct. 20

   • Announces that Dean George H. Chase of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be the principal guest at the annual dinner of the Harvard Club of Taunton, to be held on Wednesday, November 12.

Second Row (Right):

• “Transcript No. 9, 1930” — “Current Exhibitions”
  • Lists current art exhibitions open to the public or semi-public galleries in the Boston area.
  • Includes exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Fogg Art Museum (highlighting Russian Loan Exhibition and Contemporary Decorative Metals and Cotton Textiles), and others.
  • Notes that all exhibitions are open free of charge on certain days except Mondays.

Bottom Row (Left to Right):

4. “NO BOGUS ART ‘TREASURES’ HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD” — (No source listed, but dated “Crimson Oct. 30”)

   • Reports from the Harvard Crimson that the jury of Fine Arts Faculty must now approve all art purchases at the Fogg Museum.
   • Addresses rumors and a “scare of ‘fake’” art that had been circulating, following a report that the Boston Museum of Fine Arts had recently repurchased spurious paintings.
   • Edward W. Forbes is quoted defending the museum’s collection, stating that all objects were scrutinized and that the old building was inadequate for teaching, while the new one is adequate.

5. “Harvard Calendar” — Handwritten “Transcript Nov. 4, 1930”

   • A detailed schedule of university events for “TODAY” through “SATURDAY, NOV. 15.”
   • Includes: Soccer games, lectures (e.g., “The Care of the Patient” by Dr. David Cheever), chapel services, French lectures, and a recital by Ivan d’Archiambault.

Overall Context:

The collection documents a significant period of transition and controversy surrounding Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum in late 1930. Key themes include:

• The move into a new building and the debate over what artifacts (like the Fogg bust) to display.
• The internal governance of the museum, particularly the newly mandated faculty jury for art purchases.
• Ongoing public and alumni interest in Harvard’s cultural events and activities.
• The clippings likely belonged to someone connected to Harvard (perhaps an alumnus or staff member) who was following the museum’s developments and campus life closely.

The paper has a yellowed, aged appearance, consistent with its 1930 date. The handwriting (“Crimson Oct. 30,” “Transcript Nov. 4, 1930”) appears to be notes added by the collector to identify the source and date of each clipping.

It’s a snapshot of early 20th-century university life, museum controversies, and cultural reporting.

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and bulletins from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated around November 1930. The clippings cover various topics related to Harvard University, including:

1. "Boston Close-Ups" - This clipping discusses the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, focusing on the protests against the naming of the museum after William Hayes Fogg, the great-nephew of Lyman E. Shorey, who donated a significant collection of art to Harvard. The protests led to the museum being renamed.

2. "BUST OF FOG SAVED FROM 'GARRETT'" - This clipping reports on the protests against the naming of the museum after William Hayes Fogg and how the bust of Fogg was saved from being placed in the museum's garret.

3. "Harvard Club of Taunton" - This clipping announces an upcoming dinner event for the Harvard Club of Taunton, where Dean George H. Chase of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be the principal guest.

4. "Current Exhibitions" - This clipping lists various art exhibitions at Harvard, including the Museum of Fine Arts, which is closed on certain days.

5. "Harvard Calendar" - This clipping provides a schedule of events at Harvard for the week, including lectures, football games, and other activities.

6. "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES'" - This clipping discusses the sale of art treasures at the Fogg Museum of Fine Arts and the responsibility of the jury of qualified art experts in ensuring the authenticity of the artworks.

7. "ART QUESTIONED" - This clipping reports on the protests against the naming of the museum after William Hayes Fogg and the concerns raised about the original purpose of the museum.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the activities and events at Harvard University during the early 1930s, with a focus on the Fogg Art Museum and its collection of art.

The image appears to be a compilation of newspaper clippings and documents, likely from the early 20th century. The clippings are arranged in a grid format, with each clipping occupying a separate cell. The clippings cover a range of topics, including:

1. Boston Close-Ups: This section features intimate glimpses into the lives of notable individuals, such as Edward Waldo Forbes, who was a distinguished art historian and director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The text describes Forbes's academic achievements and his role in the art world.

2. Bust of Fogg Saved from "Garret": This clipping discusses the rescue of a bust of William Hayes Fogg, after whom the Fogg Art Museum was named. The bust was saved from a storage room and placed in a prominent location within the museum.

3. Current Exhibitions: This section lists various art exhibitions happening at different museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Huntington Avenue-Avenue Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibitions feature works by various artists and cover different themes and periods.

4. Harvard Calendar: This document provides a schedule of events and activities at Harvard University, including lectures, sports events, and social gatherings. The calendar spans from October to November, highlighting the academic and social life at the university.

5. No Bogus Art "Treasures": This clipping addresses a scandal involving fake art pieces being sold as genuine treasures by the Fogg Museum. The text explains the situation and the steps taken to rectify the issue, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in art.

The overall theme of the image is the intersection of art, academia, and scandal, with a focus on the Fogg Art Museum and its role in the art world. The clippings provide a snapshot of the cultural and academic landscape of the time, highlighting the importance of art institutions and the challenges they face in maintaining authenticity and integrity.

The image shows a page from a historical newspaper or publication dated October 22, 1930, featuring several headlines and articles. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

The page is divided into multiple sections, with headlines and accompanying text. The layout includes bold headlines, subheadings, and smaller text, typical of early 20th-century newspaper design.

Left Column:

Headline: "BOSTON CLOSE-UPS"

• Subheadline: "Intimate Glimpses Into the Lives of the Great and Near-Great"
• Byline: By FIELD HAMO
• Content:
  This article discusses Edward Waldo Forbes, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. It highlights his personality, achievements, and anecdotes about his interactions with students and colleagues. The article includes a cartoonish illustration of a sign reading "NOT OPENED" and quotes from Forbes, such as "They rather like the story often told about him in the classroom by one student." The piece emphasizes Forbes's role in the museum and his impact on the Harvard community.

Headline: "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD"

• Content:
  This article addresses concerns about the authenticity of art acquisitions at the Fogg Museum. It states that no bogus art has been sold to Harvard and mentions that a jury of Fine Arts Faculty must approve all purchases. The article references a controversy involving El Greco, where paintings valued at nearly $100,000 were deemed spurious and reduced in price. It also notes that the Fogg Museum of Art has been accused of accepting a large jury of possibilities, but the museum insists that such accusations are minimal.

Center Column:

Headline: "BUST OF FOGG SAVED FROM 'GARRET'"

• Subheadline: "Great-Nephew of Harvard Museum Namesake Protests, Statue Gets Place of Honor"
• Content:
  This article discusses the relocation of a bust of William Hayes Fogg, the namesake of the Fogg Art Museum, from a "garret" (attic) to a place of honor within the museum. It quotes Lyman E. Shorey, a great-nephew of Fogg, who protested the initial placement of the bust. The article details the efforts to move the bust to a more prominent location, including a visit by Shorey, who valued the bust at over $1,000. The bust was eventually placed in a new $1,000,000 addition to the museum, signifying its importance.

Quote Box:

• A smaller section titled "ART QUESTIONED" discusses the use of the original building of the Fogg Museum, which was used for an art exhibition. It mentions that the building, originally valued at $80,000, should be removed and returned to the old museum.

Right Column:

Headline: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin"

• Subheadline: "Harvard Club of Taunton"
  • Content:
    This section announces that Dean George H. Chase of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be the principal guest at the annual dinner of the Harvard Club of Taunton, scheduled for Wednesday, November 12.

Section: "Current Exhibitions"

• Content:
  This section lists various art exhibitions happening around Boston and Cambridge, including:
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Open daily, closed Mondays.
  • Pennsylvanian Museum, Philadelphia: Open daily, closed Mondays.
  • Russian Icons Loan Exhibition: At the American Russian Institute, through Saturday.
  • International Industrial Exhibition: At the Boston Arena, through Monday.
  • Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge: Open weekdays and Sundays, closed Mondays.
  • William Morris Gallery: Through November 7.

Section: "Harvard Calendar"

• Content:
  This section provides a schedule of upcoming events at Harvard, including:
  • TODAY: Soccer, Tufts vs. Harvard; Football, Michigan vs. Harvard.
  • TOMORROW: Football, Harvard vs. Yale.
  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12: First M.I.T. vs. Harvard football game.
  • THURSDAY, NOV. 13: Lecture on "The Care of the Patient" at the Harvard Medical School.
  • FRIDAY, NOV. 14: Lecture on "Violence and the French Revolution" at Fogg Art Museum.
  • SATURDAY, NOV. 15: Football, Harvard vs. Yale.

Additional Notes:

• Footer: The bottom of the page includes handwritten notes, such as "Crimson Oct 30" and "Transcript Nov. 4, 1930", indicating that this page may have been part of an archive or collection.
• Visual Elements: The page includes small illustrations, such as a cartoon of a closed sign and a small graphic in the "Current Exhibitions" section.

Overall Context:

The page captures a snapshot of Harvard University life in October 1930, focusing on art, museum affairs, alumni events, and campus activities. It highlights the importance of the Fogg Art Museum, the controversy surrounding art acquisitions, and the cultural and academic events happening at Harvard during that time. The layout and tone reflect the journalistic style of the era.

The image provided appears to show a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a board or sheet of paper. There are five separate articles with headlines, dates, and other annotations. The articles seem to relate to Boston, art, and Harvard University topics.

From the left, the first column features an article titled "BOSTON CLOSE-UPS" with the subtitle "Intimate. Glimpses Into the Lives of the Great and Near-Great", dated October 23. Below that, there is another article with the heading "NO BOGUS ART 'TREASURES' HAVE BEEN SOLD TO HARVARD". Below this article, there is a crimson color section with a date "Oct. 30."

The second column, which is central, contains the largest article with a headline reading "BUST OF FOGG SAVED FROM 'GARRET'". It speaks on a bust being saved from an attic or "garret" and is dated October 22, Boston American.

On the right side, various excerpts are visible. One headline from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated October 20 can be partially seen. There are notes and annotations such as "Transcript Nov. 8, 1930" and a section that seems to outline "Current Exhibitions," though the details are not clearly visible. Some text regarding a Harvard Calendar with dates and events such as exhibitions, meetings, and sports schedules is also visible.

It's difficult to discern the exact content of each article or the precise context without reading the full text. The annotations suggest that the clippings are organized, possibly for research or archival purposes, and the dates indicated are from October and November of 1930.

This image shows a scrapbook page containing cut-out articles and notices from various publications, primarily from October and November 1930. There are six pieces in total, each labeled with the source and date of publication.

1. On the left, there is a column titled "Boston Close-Ups" taken from the Herald on October 22. It features a segment by Jason Ham discussing Harvard Art Museum director Edward Waldo Forbes' achievements and contributions.

2. To the right of the Herald article, there's a larger piece titled "Bust of Fogg Saved from 'Garret'" from the Boston American on October 22. The article talks about a marble bust of William Hayes Fogg, which had been moved to a place of honor following protests from his great-nephew, Lyman E. Shoory.

3. Underneath the Boston American article, there is a small notice from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated October 20. It mentions an upcoming event with Dean George H. Chase at the Harvard Club of Taunton.

4. Below the Herald article, there's another piece titled "No Bogus Art 'Treasures' Have Been Sold to Harvard," taken from the Crimson on October 30. The article discusses the vetting process for art acquisitions at the Fogg Museum to ensure authenticity.

5. Toward the bottom right of the page, there's a small event listing titled "Current Exhibitions," taken from the Transcript on November 8, 1930. This notice outlines current exhibitions and highlights important art displays open to the public.

6. Adjacent to the exhibitions list, a "Harvard Calendar" entry from the Transcript on November 4, 1930, details various upcoming events and activities scheduled at Harvard University, including lectures, athletic events, and gatherings.

• A scrapbook page filled with vintage newspaper clippings about Boston and Harvard art events from late October 1930.
• The clippings are arranged in columns and are tinted orange-brown, with bold headlines.
• notable headlines include “BOSTON CLOSE-UPS,” “BUST OF FOGG SAVED FROM ‘GARRET,’” and items from Harvard publications (Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Harvard Calendar, Current Exhibitions, Transcript).
• Handwritten notes at the edges indicate source papers and dates (e.g., Herald Oct. 22; Crimson Oct. 30; Transcript Nov. 1930).
• The page shows a historical, documentary collage about Harvard’s Fogg Museum and related exhibitions, mounted on a white sheet with three punched holes on the left.

This image shows a scrapbook or archival page containing newspaper clippings and articles from various sources. It includes the following:

1. "Boston Close-Ups" (labeled as being from the Herald, October 22): An article about notable individuals, titled "Intimate Glimpses Into the Lives of the Great and Near-Great."
2. "Bust of Fogg Saved From 'Garret'" (labeled as from the Boston American, October 22): An article discussing a protest that prevented a bust of William Hayes Fogg from being placed in storage, instead giving it a place of honor.
3. "No Bogus Art 'Treasures' Have Been Sold to Harvard" (from the Crimson, October 30): An article explaining that Harvard's Fogg Museum has taken measures to avoid acquiring fake art.
4. A small announcement (marked as the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," October 30): An invitation to an upcoming Harvard Club event.
5. "Current Exhibitions" (from the Transcript, November 4, 1930): A small article listing ongoing exhibitions of art and artifacts.
6. "Harvard Calendar" (from the Transcript, November 4, 1930): A schedule of Harvard events for specific days in November 1930.

The layout features the clippings arranged carefully with handwritten captions noting their source and date. The page likely comes from a curated or historical collection documenting Harvard-related events or cultural happenings.