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The image contains three distinct sections, each with different information related to events and exhibitions at Harvard University and the Fogg Museum. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

1. Top Left Section:

   • This section contains a newspaper clipping titled "Architects as Painters."
   • The article discusses an exhibition of paintings by architects at the Boston Architectural Center. It mentions that the exhibition was extended to include recent paintings by Boston architects and has opened in the center's gallery.
   • The article highlights the work of William Blake, a well-known architect who also painted. It notes that Blake's paintings are on loan at the Fogg Museum and describes his artistic style and subjects, including watercolor drawings and sketches.

2. Top Right Section:

   • This section is an announcement from Harvard University's Department of the Classics.
   • It announces a series of three lectures titled "Bimillennium Vergilianum" to commemorate Virgil's Bimillennium during the birthday week.
   • The lectures are scheduled for October 14th, 15th, and 17th at 4:30 P.M. in the large lecture room of the Fogg Museum.
   • The lectures are:
     1. "Self Revelation in Virgil" by Associate Professor W. C. Greene on October 14th.
     2. "Virgil and the Epic" by Assistant Professor L. D. Peterkin on October 15th.
     3. "A Birthday Prophecy for Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand on October 17th.

3. Bottom Section:

   • This section is an announcement for an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
   • The exhibition showcases objects found by the expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University, near Kirkuk, Iraq.
   • The exhibition is open to the public from September 2 to October 31, 1930.

The image overall provides information about various academic and cultural events and exhibitions related to Harvard University and the Fogg Museum.

The image contains three distinct printed sections from a document dated October 2, 1930.

1. Newspaper Clipping (Top Left)

Headline: "Architects as Painters"

• This article discusses an art exhibition featuring works by architects.
• The exhibit includes a variety of summer sketches and paintings by members who are also architects.
• The show is noted for its gay and colorful atmosphere and is being held in Boston.
• The article mentions that the exhibition has attracted many visitors and features a variety of media, including watercolors and oils.
• The work of William Blake, specifically his watercolors, is highlighted and praised for its genius.

Headline: "Works of William Blake on Loan at Fogg Museum"

• This section elaborates on a special display of William Blake's watercolors at the Fogg Museum.
• The works include various sketches, designs, and writings, showcasing Blake's diverse talents.
• The article praises Blake's imaginative power and unique artistic vision.

2. Exhibition Notice (Bottom Left)

Title: Exhibition of Objects Found by the Expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University, Near Kirkuk, Iraq

• The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University is hosting an exhibition.
• The exhibition showcases artifacts discovered by expeditions.
• Dates of the exhibition: September 2 to October 31, 1930.
• The exhibition is open to the public.

3. Event Announcement (Right)

Title: Harvard University Department of the Classics - Bimillennium Vergilianum

• This section announces a series of lectures commemorating the 2000th anniversary of Virgil’s birth.
• The lectures will take place during the week of October 14th in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum on Quincy Street.
• Three lectures are scheduled:
  1. Tuesday, October 14th: "Self Revelation in Virgil" by Associate Professor W. C. Greene.
  2. Wednesday, October 15th: "Virgil and the Epic" by Assistant Professor L. D. Peterkin.
  3. Friday, October 17th: "A Birthday Prophecy for Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand.
• The public is cordially invited to attend these lectures.

The image consists of three separate documents, each related to art and academic events at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Document:

   • Date: October 26
   • Headline: "Architects as Painters"
   • Content:
     • This document discusses an exhibition where architects are showcasing their artistic skills through paintings. The exhibition, held at the Boston Architectural Club, features works by junior members, with William Blake's influence noted.
     • The text mentions Blake's ability to translate his architectural ideas into paintings, highlighting his works on loan at the Fogg Museum.
     • It describes Blake's style, including his use of watercolor, gouache, and chalk, and his ability to convey a sense of movement and depth.
     • The document also discusses Blake's skills in woodcutting and engraving, and his ability to combine text and illustrations effectively.

2. Top Right Document:

   • Headline: "Harvard University Department of the Classics"
   • Event: "Bimillennium Vergilium"
   • Content:
     • This document announces a series of lectures in commemoration of Virgil’s Bimillennium (2000th anniversary).
     • The lectures are scheduled for the birthday week of Virgil in the Fogg Museum Lecture Room on Quincy Street.
     • Three lectures are listed:
       1. Tuesday, October 14th: "Self-Revelation in Virgil" by Associate Professor W. C. Greene
       2. Wednesday, October 15th: "Virgil and the Epic" by Assistant Professor L. D. Peterkin
       3. Friday, October 17th: "A Birthday Prophecy for Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand

3. Bottom Document:

   • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum – Harvard University"
   • Event: "Exhibition of Objects Found by the Expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University, Near Kirkuk, Iraq"
   • Content:
     • This document advertises an exhibition open to the public at the Fogg Art Museum from September 2 to October 31, 1930.
     • The exhibition features objects discovered during expeditions near Kirkuk, Iraq, by the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University.

The documents collectively highlight cultural and academic events at Harvard University, focusing on art exhibitions and classical studies lectures.

The image contains several documents related to exhibitions and events at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Section (Post dated Oct. 26):

   • This section discusses the work of William Blake, focusing on his engravings and paintings. It mentions an exhibition of Blake's works at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting his unique artistic style and the influence of his work on later artists.
   • The text describes Blake's interest in architecture and his approach to etching and engraving, noting his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with remarkable clarity and detail.

2. Top Right Section (Harvard University Department of the Classics):

   • This is a notice for a series of lectures commemorating Virgil's Bimillennium (the 2000th anniversary of his birth).
   • The lectures are scheduled for October 14th, 15th, and 17th in the large lecture room of the Fogg Museum, starting at 4:30 PM each day.
   • The topics of the lectures are:
     • "Self Revelation in Virgil" by Associate Professor W. C. Greene on October 14th.
     • "Virgil and the Epic" by Assistant Professor L. D. Peterkin on October 15th.
     • "A Birthday Prophecy for Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand on October 17th.

3. Bottom Left Section (Fogg Art Museum):

   • This is an announcement for an exhibition titled "Exhibition of Objects Found by the Expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University, Near Kirkuk, Iraq."
   • The exhibition runs from September 2 to October 31, 1930, and is open to the public.

Overall, the image provides information on cultural and artistic events at Harvard University in the early 20th century, focusing on exhibitions and lectures related to William Blake and the literary figure Virgil.

The image consists of a collage of three distinct documents related to exhibitions and events from the late 1930s.

1. Top Left Section (Post from Oct. 26):

   • This is a news article discussing the Boston Art Club's annual exhibition.
   • It highlights an interesting shift from limiting the club's summer sketch exhibitions to members only to an open exhibition for members and the public.
   • The piece mentions the inclusion of works by junior members, focusing on the exhibition's themes and the selection process, including a juried selection of paintings by members of the club.
   • It also notes a special loan exhibition of William Blake's works at the Fogg Museum.

2. Top Right Section:

   • This is a notice from Harvard University's Department of Classics announcing the "Bimillennium Vergilianum."
   • It details three lectures scheduled during the birthday week of Virgil on October 14th, 15th, and 17th.
     • October 14th: "Self Revelation in Virgil" by Associate Professor W. C. Greene.
     • October 15th: "Virgil and the Epic" by Assistant Professor L. D. Peterkin.
     • October 17th: "A Birthday Prophecy for Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand.
   • The lectures are held in the large lecture room of the Fogg Museum on Quincy Street at 4:30 PM.

3. Bottom Section:

   • This is an advertisement for an exhibition titled "Exhibition of Objects Found by the Expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University, Near Kirkuk, Iraq."
   • The exhibition is open to the public from September 2 to October 31, 1939, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

Together, these documents cover artistic exhibitions, scholarly lectures, and archaeological finds from the mid-1930s.

The image shows two pages of a printed document, likely a newsletter or announcement, with a focus on art and academic events. Here is a detailed summary of each page:

Left Page:

1. Title: "Architects as Painters"

   • The text discusses an exhibition of summer sketches by members of the Boston Architectural Club. The exhibition is held at the Fogg Art Museum and features a variety of works, including paintings, watercolors, and drawings. The art is described as colorful and indicative of keen and appreciative observation. The exhibition is open from October 2nd to 28th, with the watercolor group being the most impressive.

2. Title: "Works of William Blake on Loan at Fogg Museum"

   • This section describes an exhibition of William Blake's works, including watercolors, drawings, and engravings. The exhibition features a collection of Blake's illustrations to the Book of Job, noted for their poetic and imaginative qualities. The works will be on display from October 2nd to 28th.

Right Page:

1. Harvard University, Department of the Classics: "Bimillennium Vergilianum"

   • This section announces a series of lectures to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of Virgil's birth. The lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum from October 14th to 17th at 4:30 P.M. The schedule includes:
     • October 14th: "Self Revelation in Virgil" by Associate Professor W. C. Greene
     • October 15th: "Virgil and the Epic" by Assistant Professor L. D. Petelin
     • October 17th: "A Birthday Prophecy for Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand

2. Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University: "Exhibition of Objects Found by the Expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University, Near Kirkuk, Iraq"

   • This announcement describes an exhibition running from September 2nd to October 31st, 1930, featuring artifacts found in Iraq. The exhibition is open to the public.

The document is dated with a stamp "Oct. 26," indicating when it was likely issued or received.

This image shows a collection of documents or pages, possibly from a scrapbook or an album. There are four separate pieces of paper, each containing text, and they are attached to a larger, light-colored sheet of paper that seems to be part of a binder, as suggested by the three punched holes on the right edge.

The top-left document appears to be a dated journal entry or a note with the date "Oct. 26" handwritten at the top. This document contains several paragraphs of typewritten text and the words "Architects as Painters" are clearly visible, suggesting this might be a piece discussing the role of architects in the field of painting.

The top-right document features the header "HARVARD UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THE CLASSICS" and describes an event called "BIMILLENNIUM VERGILIANUM." This event commemorates Virgil's Bimillennium with three lectures listed by titles and names of the presenters. The lectures were scheduled to take place at the Fogg Museum on October 14th, 15th, and 17th, without a given year, offering insight into an academic celebration.

The bottom-left document is titled "Works of William Blake on Loan at Fogg Museum" and is likely a description or announcement of an exhibit featuring William Blake's works.

The bottom-center document pertains to the "FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and announces an "EXHIBITION OF OBJECTS FOUND BY THE EXPEDITIONS OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL RESEARCH AND HARVARD UNIVERSITY, NEAR KIRKUK, IRAQ" that was open to the public from September 2 to October 31, without a given year, but likely around the same period as the other documents.

Each piece of paper seems aged, indicating they might be of historical significance, possibly from mid-20th century or earlier based on the typewritten text and the yellowing of the paper.

The image shows a document with three sections, each featuring different announcements related to events at Harvard University.

1. The top left section has a newspaper clipping titled "Architects as Painters" and "Works of William Blake on Loan at Fogg Museum." The article mentions the exhibition at the museum and the importance of William Blake's work, including his paintings and their distinctive coloring technique.

2. The top right section provides details about the "Bimillennium Vergilianum," a lecture series commemorating Virgil's bimillennium. It lists dates, speakers, and topics:

   • Tuesday, October 14th: "Self Revelation in Virgil" by Associate Professor W. C. Greene.
   • Wednesday, October 15th: "Virgil and the Epic" by Assistant Professor L. D. Peterkin.
   • Friday, October 17th: "A Birthday Prophecy for Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand.

3. The bottom section announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The exhibition features objects found by the expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University near Kirkuk, Iraq, running from September 2 to October 31, 1930. The exhibit is open to the public.

The document appears to include holes punched on the right side, suggesting it is part of a collection or archival binder.

The image shows a sheet of paper with three clippings attached. The top left clipping is a newspaper article titled "Architects as Painters" and "Works of William Blake on Loan at Fogg Museum." The article discusses an exhibition of paintings by members of the Boston Architectural Club and highlights William Blake's works displayed at the Fogg Museum.

The top right clipping is a notice from Harvard University Department of the Classics about the "Bimillennium Vergilianum," a series of three lectures commemorating Virgil's Bimillennium. The lectures are scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th, Wednesday, October 15th, and Friday, October 17th, at 4:30 p.m. in the large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum.

The bottom clipping is an announcement from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University about an exhibition of objects found by the expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University near Kirkuk, Iraq. The exhibition dates are from September 2 to October 31, 1930, and it is open to the public.

The image shows a page from a publication, likely a newsletter or bulletin, dated October 26. The content is divided into several sections, each detailing different events and exhibitions related to art and academia at Harvard University. Here is a breakdown of the visible elements:

Top Section:

• Architects as Painters:
  This section discusses an exhibition of sketches by members of the Boston Architectural Club. It highlights the club's tradition of limiting its annual exhibition to summer sketches and mentions that this year's exhibition includes recent works by club members. The exhibition is noted for its focus on architectural sketches and is described as a colorful and open event.

• Works of William Blake on Loan at Fogg Museum:
  This section announces an exhibition of William Blake's works, including engravings, drawings, and watercolors, on loan at the Fogg Museum. It emphasizes Blake's unique artistic style and the special nature of the exhibition, which includes a variety of his works.

Right Section:

• Harvard University Department of the Classics:
  This section announces a Bimillennium Vergilianum, a series of lectures commemorating the 2,000th anniversary of Virgil's birth. The lectures are scheduled for three days in October:
  1. Tuesday, October 14th: "Self-Revelation in Virgil" by Associate Professor W. C. Greene.
  2. Wednesday, October 15th: "Virgil and the Epic" by Assistant Professor L. D. Petersen.
  3. Friday, October 17th: "A Birthday Prophecy for Virgil" by Professor E. K. Rand.
     The lectures will be held in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum on Quincy Street at 4:30 P.M.

Bottom Section:

• Fogg Art Museum — Harvard University:
  This section announces an exhibition titled "Objects Found by the Expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University, Near Kirkuk, Iraq." The exhibition runs from September 2 to October 31, 1930, and is open to the public.

Design and Layout:

• The page has a clean, structured layout with clear headings and subheadings.
• The text is typed, suggesting it is part of an official publication or bulletin.
• There are no illustrations or photographs visible in the image; the content is purely textual.
• The page appears to be part of a larger document, as indicated by the "Post Oct. 26" handwritten note at the top left corner.

Overall Context:

The image reflects a snapshot of academic and cultural activities at Harvard University in the early 20th century, focusing on art exhibitions, lectures, and archaeological findings. The content highlights the intersection of art, literature, and archaeology, showcasing the university's engagement with both historical and contemporary artistic and scholarly pursuits.