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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794077

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or a publication, specifically the "Harvard University Gazette" dated November 15, 1920. It contains several articles and announcements related to lectures and events at Harvard University. Here's a detailed description of the content:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A handwritten note at the top left corner reads "Transcript Nov. 16."
  2. Central Left Column:

    • A prominent article titled "Henry Killam Murphy to Lecture at Fogg Museum" discusses Henry Killam Murphy's lectures at the Fogg Art Museum. The text provides details about the lectures' topics and Murphy's background, mentioning his architectural work and his appointment as architectural adviser to the national government of China in 1929. It highlights his interest in the adaptation of Chinese architecture to modern requirements.
  3. Central Right Column:

    • An announcement for two illustrated lectures titled "Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" and "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them," both by Henry Killam Murphy. These lectures are scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20, at specific times. They are under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts and the Harvard-Yenching Institute, respectively, and are open to the public.
  4. Bottom Left Column:

    • A smaller article titled "More Lectures at Fogg" repeats some of the information from the central right column regarding Henry Killam Murphy's lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.
  5. Bottom Right Column:

    • Another article titled "Lecture on Chinese Architecture" by Henry Killam Murphy from the "Crimson" on November 17. It mentions a lecture on Chinese architecture focusing on its structural and decorative features and examples of its application in modern buildings.
  6. Center Bottom:

    • A section from the "Harvard University Gazette" with a date of Wednesday, November 19, listing lectures under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts and other departments. It includes details about lectures on "The Care of the Patient," "The American Rayon Industry," and lectures on Rembrandt.

The page has a vintage appearance, with some stains and creases, and the text is printed in a serif font typical of early 20th-century publications.

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This image is a scanned page featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and notices, primarily about lectures given by Henry Killam Murphy at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The clippings appear to be from various dates in November 1920.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Gazette Nov. 15, 1920):

    • Title: "Henry Killam Murphy to Lecture at Fogg Museum"
    • Content: It announces two lectures by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture and modern requirements. The first lecture is on Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 PM, and the second is on Thursday, November 20, at 8 PM. It also provides a brief biography of Murphy, mentioning his architectural work in China and his role as an architectural adviser to the Chinese government.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Harvard Nov. 16):

    • Title: "Fogg Art Museum — Harvard University: Two Illustrated Lectures by Henry Killam Murphy"
    • Content: It repeats the announcement of the two lectures, detailing the topics and the times.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (Harald Nov. 16):

    • Title: "More Lectures at Fogg"
    • Content: It reiterates the details of the two lectures by Henry Killam Murphy.
  4. Middle Right Clipping (Crimson Nov. 17):

    • Title: "Lecture on Chinese Architecture"
    • Content: It provides additional details about the lectures, emphasizing the analysis of salient features of Chinese architecture and its application in modern buildings.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (Tuesday, November 18):

    • Title: "Lecture"
    • Content: It announces a lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture, scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at 4:30 PM in the Large Lecture Room, Robinson Hall.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (Harvard University Gazette Nov. 15):

    • Content: It lists various lectures and events scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, including the lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture, with special reference to its adaptation to modern requirements. It also mentions other lectures and seminars on topics such as the care of the patient, the American rayon industry, and Rembrandt's school.

The page is organized with the clippings arranged in a somewhat chronological order, and each clipping is clearly labeled with its source and date. The clippings are cut out and pasted onto the page, creating a scrapbook-like appearance.

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This image displays a single, aged page of paper, likely from a scrapbook or archive, with punch holes on the left margin indicating it was once bound. The page is covered with multiple clippings from newspapers and official university publications, all concerning lectures by architect Henry Killam Murphy at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum in November 1920.

The clippings are arranged in a collage style and primarily announce two public lectures by Murphy:

  1. “Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference To Its Adaptation To Modern Requirements.”
    Date: Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 P.M.
    Venue: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
    Sponsor: Division of Fine Arts.

  2. “Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them.”
    Date: Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 P.M.
    Venue: Fogg Art Museum.
    Sponsor: Harvard-Yenching Institute.

The most prominent clipping, from the “Fogg Art Museum — Harvard University,” advertises these as “TWO ILLUSTRATED LECTURES” and notes they are “OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.”

Other clippings provide additional context from different sources:

  • A clipping labeled “Transcript Nov.16” provides a biographical sketch of Henry Killam Murphy, noting his background as an architect who worked in China and on projects for institutions like Yale and St. Paul’s College. It confirms he will be lecturing at the Fogg Museum under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
  • A clipping from the “Herald Nov.16” is titled “More Lectures at Fogg” and reiterates the details of the two talks.
  • A clipping from the “Crimson Nov.17” (likely The Harvard Crimson newspaper) announces a lecture titled “Lecture on Chinese Architecture,” confirming the first lecture will be delivered on Tuesday, November 18, in the large lecture room in Robinson Hall.
  • A clipping from the “Gazette Nov.15, 1920” (likely the Harvard University Gazette) also announces the Tuesday lecture on the 18th, specifying the topic as “Chinese Architecture, — with an Analysis of its Salient Features, both Structural and Decorative, and Examples of its Application in Working Drawings of Modern Buildings,” in the Large Lecture Room, Robinson Hall, at 4:30 P.M.
  • A larger clipping from the "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" under the date "Nov. 15" confirms the Wednesday lecture on the 19th in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 P.M., under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts.

The page itself appears to be an archival record, with handwritten annotations (e.g., “Transcript Nov.16”, “Gazette Nov.15,1920”, “Herald Nov.16”, “Crimson Nov.17”, “Nov. 15”) likely added to identify the source of each clipping. The collection illustrates the public interest and academic attention given to Murphy’s expertise on Chinese architecture and modern China during that period.

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The image shows a document with multiple sections and headings. The document appears to be a transcript or announcement from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 15, 1920. The main content focuses on a lecture series by Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser to the national Government of China, at the Fogg Art Museum.

The document contains several sections:

  1. Transcript November 15: This section includes details about Henry Killam Murphy's background, his work as an architectural adviser, and his upcoming lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Fogg Art Museum – Harvard University: This section announces two illustrated lectures by Henry Killam Murphy:

    • Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 p.m.: "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements."
    • Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m.: "Conditions in Modern China Under the Auspices of the Division of Fine Arts." The latter lecture is held under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
  3. More Lectures at Fogg: This section provides information about additional free public lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, including a lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture and its modern applications, scheduled for Tuesday, November 18.

  4. Harvard University Gazette: This section continues with more details about lectures, including:

    • A lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on "Chinese Architecture" on Tuesday, November 19.
    • Lectures on "The Care of the Patient" by Dr. David Riesman.
    • A seminar on "The American Rayon Industry" by Dr. H. D. White.
    • Lectures on Rembrandt by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind and Charles Eliot Norton.

The document is structured with headings and dates, providing a clear schedule of events and lectures. The content is formal and informative, aimed at an academic audience interested in architecture, art, and related fields.

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The image is a composite of several printed documents, likely from a newspaper or a bulletin board. The documents are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping and others placed side by side. The documents appear to be announcements or advertisements for various events and lectures.

The topmost document is a flyer for two illustrated lectures by Henry Killam Murphy at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The lectures are titled "Chinese Architecture: With Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" and "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them." Both lectures are scheduled for November 19 and 20, respectively, and are open to the public.

Below the Fogg Art Museum flyer, there is a smaller document that reads "Transcript now 15." This could be a reference to a transcript or a page number in a larger document.

To the right of the Fogg Art Museum flyer, there is another document that reads "Crimson Nov. 17." This could be a reference to an article or announcement in the Harvard Crimson, the university's student newspaper.

Below the "Crimson Nov. 17" document, there is a larger document that reads "Gazette Nov. 15, 1920." This could be a reference to an article or announcement in the Harvard Gazette, another university publication.

The bottommost document is a flyer for a lecture series at Harvard University. The lecture series includes talks on various topics, such as "Chinese Architecture," "The Care of the Patient," and "The American Rayon Industry." The lectures are scheduled for different dates and times, and some are intended primarily for students in the Medical School.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of announcements and advertisements for various events and lectures at Harvard University. The documents are likely from the early 20th century, based on the dates mentioned in the text.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 15, 1920. It contains several announcements related to lectures and events at Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:

Header Information:

  • The top of the page is labeled as a Transcript No. 16, indicating it is part of an archival or historical document.
  • The page includes a header for the Fogg Art Museum — Harvard University, specifying that it contains Two Illustrated Lectures by Henry Killam Murphy.

Main Content:

The page is divided into several sections, each detailing different lectures and events:

1. Henry Killam Murphy Lectures:

  • Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 P.M.:

    • Lecture Title: "Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference To Its Adaptation To Modern Requirements"
    • Location: Under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts.
    • Details: This is the first of two lectures by Henry Killam Murphy, an architect and lecturer on Chinese architecture. The lecture will focus on the adaptation of traditional Chinese architectural principles to modern requirements.
  • Thursday, November 26, at 8:00 P.M.:

    • Lecture Title: "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them"
    • Location: Under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • Details: This second lecture will cover Murphy's observations and experiences in modern China.

2. Harvard University Gazette Announcements:

Below the Fogg Art Museum announcements, the page includes additional lecture details from the Harvard University Gazette:

  • Tuesday, November 18:

    • Lecture Title: "Chinese Architecture — with an Analysis of its Salient Features, both Structural and Decorative, and Examples of its Application in Working Drawings of Modern Buildings"
    • Speaker: Mr. Henry Killam Murphy
    • Location: Large Lecture Hall, Robinson Hall
    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
    • Details: This lecture is under the auspices of the School of Architecture and will focus on the structural and decorative features of Chinese architecture, with examples from modern buildings.
  • Wednesday, November 19 (Continued):

    • Lecture Title: "Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference To Its Adaptation To Modern Requirements"
    • Speaker: Mr. Henry Killam Murphy
    • Location: Large Lecture Hall, The Fogg Art Museum
    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
    • Details: This is a repeat of the first lecture, emphasizing the adaptation of Chinese architecture to modern needs.

3. Additional Lectures:

  • Harvard Medical School:

    • Lectures on "The Care of the Patient" by Dr. David Riesman, Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Location: Amphitheatre of Building C, Harvard Medical School, Longwood Avenue, Boston.
    • Time: 5 P.M.
    • Details: These lectures are intended primarily for medical students but are open to officers of the University.
  • Seminar of Economics:

    • Topic: "The American Rayon Industry, a Product of Protection"*
    • Speaker: Dr. H. D. White
    • Location: Parlor of Phillips Brooks House, 7:45 P.M.
  • Lectures on Rembrandt:

    • Topic: "His School," Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London, and Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry.*
    • Location: New Lecture Hall, 8 P.M.
    • Details: For a complete program of lectures, readers are directed to see "Calendar Notes," page 33.

Visual Layout:

  • The page is formatted in a typewritten or printed style, typical of early 20th-century university publications.
  • The text is organized into clear sections with headings, dates, times, locations, and speaker details.
  • The page includes handwritten annotations at the top, such as "Transcript No. 16" and "Gazette Nov. 15, 1920," indicating it is part of an archival collection.

Overall Context:

The document serves as an official announcement for upcoming lectures and events at Harvard University, highlighting the lectures by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture and its adaptation to modern requirements. It also includes other academic events, such as medical lectures and seminars, reflecting the diverse academic activities at Harvard during that time.

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The image presents a scanned document featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and notes, likely from the 1920s. The document is divided into two main sections: the top section contains newspaper clippings, while the bottom section consists of handwritten notes.

Newspaper Clippings (Top Section)

  • The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping or partially covering others.
  • The text is written in black ink on yellowed paper, suggesting that the clippings are from old newspapers.
  • The clippings appear to be related to lectures or events at Harvard University, specifically in the field of architecture.
  • One clipping mentions a lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese Architecture, while another clipping advertises a lecture on "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them" by Henry Killam Murphy.

Handwritten Notes (Bottom Section)

  • The notes are written in black ink on a white background, providing additional context to the newspaper clippings.
  • The notes appear to be a record of lectures attended or events participated in by the author.
  • One note mentions a lecture on "Chinese Architecture" given by Henry Killam Murphy, while another note records a lecture on "The Care of the Patient" by Dr. David Riesman.
  • The notes also include dates and times for various events, such as a lecture on "The American Rayon Industry" by Dr. H.D. White.

Overall

  • The document provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities of Harvard University in the 1920s.
  • The newspaper clippings and handwritten notes offer valuable insights into the interests and pursuits of individuals involved in the university community.
  • The document may be of interest to historians, researchers, or anyone seeking to understand the intellectual and cultural landscape of Harvard University during this period.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and printed announcements, likely from the early 20th century, showcasing various events and lectures at Harvard University. The clippings are arranged on a beige background, with some featuring handwritten notes in black ink.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • Henry Killam Murphy to Lecture at Fogg Museum: This clipping announces a lecture by Henry Killam Murphy at the Fogg Art Museum, focusing on Chinese architecture and its adaptation to modern requirements.
  • More Lectures at Fogg: Another clipping promotes additional lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, including one by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture and another by an unnamed speaker on modern conditions in China.
  • Lecture on Chinese Architecture: A third clipping advertises a lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture, highlighting its salient features and decorative elements.

Printed Announcements:

  • Harvard University Gazette: This announcement lists upcoming lectures and events at Harvard University, including a lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture and another by Dr. David Riesman on "The Care of the Patient."
  • Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University: A printed announcement promotes two illustrated lectures by Henry Killam Murphy at the Fogg Art Museum, covering topics such as Chinese architecture and its adaptation to modern requirements.

Handwritten Notes:

  • Transcript Nov. 15: A handwritten note in the top-left corner reads "Transcript Nov. 15," suggesting that this clipping was part of a larger transcript or document.
  • Gazette Nov. 15, 1920: Another handwritten note in the bottom-left corner indicates that the clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 15, 1920.
  • Harold Nov. 16: A third handwritten note in the center of the image reads "Harold Nov. 16," possibly referring to a person or event mentioned in the clipping.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during the early 20th century, highlighting the importance of lectures and events in promoting knowledge and understanding.

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The image depicts a transcript of newspaper clippings and a Harvard University Gazette page, dated November 15, 1920.

The transcript is a compilation of various articles and announcements related to lectures by Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser to the Chinese government. The articles are arranged in a collage style on a white background, with some sections highlighted or underlined.

The top-left section features an article titled "Henry Killam Murphy to Lecture at Fogg Museum," detailing Murphy's upcoming lectures at the Fogg Art Museum on November 19 and 20. The adjacent section to the right is a duplicate of the same information, presented in a different format.

Below this, three more articles are visible, including "More Lectures at Fogg" and "Lecture on Chinese Architecture." These articles provide further details about Murphy's lectures and their significance.

The bottom half of the page features a section from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 15, 1920. This section lists various lectures and events taking place at Harvard University during the week of November 18-19, including Murphy's lecture on "Chinese Architecture, with an Analysis of its Salient Features, both Structural and Decorative, and Examples of its Application in Working Drawings of Modern Buildings."

Overall, the transcript appears to be a collection of archival materials related to Henry Killam Murphy's lectures at Harvard University in 1920. The image provides insight into the academic and cultural activities of the time, as well as Murphy's contributions to the field of architecture.

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The image presents a scanned page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 15, 1926. The page is divided into sections, featuring various articles and advertisements.

Top Section:
The top section of the page includes two newspaper clippings. The left clipping is titled "Henry Killam Murphy to Lecture at Fogg Museum" and discusses an upcoming lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture. The right clipping, titled "Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University," provides details about two illustrated lectures by Henry Killam Murphy.

Middle Section:
The middle section features three additional clippings. The top-left clipping is titled "More Lectures at Fogg," while the top-right clipping reads "Crimson Nov 16 Lecture on Chinese Architecture." The bottom clipping appears to be another advertisement for the same lecture.

Bottom Section:
The bottom section of the page is dedicated to the Harvard University Gazette, with a headline that reads "Tuesday, November 18" and "Wednesday, November 19 (Continued)." This section lists various lectures and events taking place at Harvard University, including a lecture by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy titled "Chinese Architecture."

Overall:
The image provides a snapshot of academic and cultural events at Harvard University in November 1926, highlighting the diversity of lectures and activities available to students and the public.