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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and announcements from various publications, primarily from November 1940. The clippings pertain to lectures given by Henry Killam Murphy at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Transcript (Nov 16):

    • Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser, is scheduled to give two lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The first lecture, "Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference To Its Adaptation To Modern Requirements," is on Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 PM under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts.
    • The second lecture, "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them," is on Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 PM under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • Both lectures are open to the public.
  2. Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University (Undated):

    • Announces the two illustrated lectures by Henry Killam Murphy.
    • Details the dates, times, and topics of the lectures as mentioned above.
  3. Record (Nov 16):

    • "More Lectures at Fogg": Announces the two lectures by Henry Killam Murphy at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Provides the same details as the previous clippings.
  4. Crimson (Nov 17):

    • Announces a lecture on Chinese Architecture by Henry Killam Murphy.
    • The lecture will analyze the adaptation of Chinese architecture to modern requirements, with examples of its application in contemporary buildings.
    • The lecture is on Tuesday, November 18, at 4:30 PM in Robinson Hall and is open to the public.
  5. Gazette (Nov 15, 1940):

    • Announces a lecture on Tuesday, November 18, titled "Chinese Architecture: With an Analysis of Its Structural and Decorative Features and Examples of Its Application in Working Drawings of Modern Buildings" by Henry Killam Murphy.
    • The lecture is under the auspices of the School of Architecture and will be held in Robinson Hall at 4:30 PM.
  6. Harvard University Gazette (Nov 15):

    • Lists various lectures and events happening at Harvard University.
    • Includes the lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 PM in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Also mentions other lectures and seminars, including those from the Harvard Medical School and a seminar on economics.

Overall, the clippings highlight Henry Killam Murphy's lectures on Chinese architecture and its adaptation to modern requirements, scheduled for mid-November 1940 at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image contains a collection of newspaper clippings announcing lectures by Henry Killam Murphy at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated November 1930.

Details of the Lectures:

  1. First Notice:

    • Speaker: Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser in China since 1921.
    • Topic 1: "Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements," focusing on the division of fine arts.
    • Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 p.m.
    • Topic 2: "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them," discussing the aspects of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • Date and Time: Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Both lectures are open to the public and will be held at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Second Notice:

    • Additional details about the lecture series:
      • The first lecture is noted for the week of November 17.
      • Murphy will discuss the adaptation of Chinese architecture to modern needs, particularly focusing on city planning.
  3. Third Notice:

    • 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.
    • Date and Time: Tuesday, November 18, at 4:30 p.m.
    • Location: Large Lecture Room, Robinson Hall.
  4. Fourth Notice:

    • Continuation of the lecture series on:
      • Date: Wednesday, November 19.
      • Topic: "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements," under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts.
      • Speaker: Mr. Henry Killam Murphy.
      • Time: 4:30 p.m.
      • Location: Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

Other Events:

  • The Harvard University Gazette also lists other events:
    • Medical Lectures: By Dr. David Riesman on "The Care of the Patient."
    • Seminary of Economics: Discussion on the American Rayon Industry.
    • Lectures on Rembrandt: By Professor Arthur Mayger Hind.

Overall, the clippings emphasize Henry Killam Murphy’s series of lectures on Chinese architecture and its modern adaptations.

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The image shows a series of newspaper clippings and a transcript from Harvard University, dated November 1920, regarding lectures by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture.

  1. Top Left Corner (Transcript - Nov 15):

    • Title: "Henry Killam Murphy to Lecture at Fogg Museum"
    • Summary: Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser to the National Government of China, is scheduled to give two lectures at the Fogg Art Museum. The first lecture, titled "Chinese Architecture; with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements," is under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts. The second lecture, "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them," is under the auspices of the Harvard-Yenching Institute. Murphy is described as a graduate of Yale, with extensive experience in China.
  2. Top Right Corner (Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University):

    • Title: "Two Illustrated Lectures by Henry Killam Murphy"
    • Details:
      • Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 p.m.: "Chinese Architecture; with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" under the Division of Fine Arts.
      • Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m.: "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them" under the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • Open to the public.
  3. Middle Left Corner (Harvard - Nov 16):

    • Title: "More Lectures at Fogg"
    • Summary: Murphy is giving two free public lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on November 19 and 20.
  4. Middle Right Corner (Crimson - Nov 17):

    • Title: "Lecture on Chinese Architecture"
    • Summary: Murphy will give a lecture titled "Chinese Architecture, with an analysis of its salient features, both structural and decorative, and examples of its application in working drawings of modern buildings." This lecture is open to the public and will be held in Robinson Hall.
  5. Bottom Section (Harvard University Gazette - Nov 17):

    • Title: "Lectures"
    • Details:
      • Tuesday, November 18: "Chinese Architecture," with an analysis of its salient features, structural and decorative, and examples of its application in working drawings of modern buildings, at 4:30 p.m. in Robinson Hall.
      • Wednesday, November 19: Continued lecture on "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements," at 4:30 p.m. in the Fogg Art Museum.
  6. Other Lectures:

    • Harvard Medical School: "The Care of the Patient" by Dr. David Riesman.
    • Seminary of Economics: "The American Rayon Industry, a Product of Protection" by Dr. H. D. White.
    • Lectures on Rembrandt: "His School" by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind.

The clippings collectively provide a detailed overview of the lectures by Henry Killam Murphy at Harvard University in November 1920, focusing on Chinese architecture and its relevance to modern times.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and a transcript from November 1920 detailing lectures given by Henry Killam Murphy at Harvard University, specifically at the Fogg Art Museum. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Transcript Nov. 15):

    • Henry Killam Murphy is an architectural advisor and was appointed by the National Government of China in 1920.
    • He is scheduled to deliver two lectures at the Fogg Art Museum:
      • "Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on Wednesday, November 17, at 4:30 PM.
      • "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them" on Thursday, November 18, at 8:00 PM.
  2. Top Middle Clipping (Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University):

    • Announcement of two illustrated lectures by Henry Killam Murphy:
      • "Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 PM.
      • "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them" on Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 PM.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Harvard Nov. 16):

    • More lectures at Fogg Museum:
      • Henry Killam Murphy will give two lectures:
        • "Chinese Architecture; with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on Wednesday, November 17, at 4:30 PM.
        • "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them" on Thursday, November 18, at 8:00 PM.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Gazette Nov. 15, 1920):

    • Lecture titled "Chinese Architecture, with an Analysis of its Salient Features, both Structural and Decorative, and Examples of its Application in Working Drawings of Modern Buildings" by Henry Killam Murphy on Tuesday, November 16, at 4:30 PM in Robinson Hall.
  5. Bottom Middle Clipping (Harvard University Gazette Nov. 17):

    • Lecture details for Wednesday, November 17:
      • "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" by Henry Killam Murphy in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 PM.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (Crimson Nov. 17):

    • A lecture on "Chinese Architecture" by Henry Killam Murphy:
      • Analysis of its salient features, both structural and decorative, and examples of its application in modern buildings on Tuesday, November 16, at 4:30 PM in Robinson Hall.

Overall, these clippings highlight the schedule and details of Henry Killam Murphy's lectures on Chinese architecture and modern China at Harvard University during November 1920.

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The image displays several newspaper clippings from Harvard University, detailing announcements about lectures given by Henry Killam Murphy at the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Left (Transcript, Nov 15)

    • Announces Henry Killam Murphy's lecture at the Fogg Art Museum. The first lecture, titled "Chinese Architecture," will be held on November 19, focusing on the adaptation of Chinese architecture to modern requirements. Murphy, an architectural adviser, was appointed to this role in 1929.
  2. Top Right (Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University)

    • Lists two lectures by Henry Killam Murphy:
      • November 19 at 4:30 PM: "Chinese Architecture; With Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements."
      • November 20 at 8:00 PM: "Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them."
  3. Middle Left (Harvard Gazette, Nov 16)

    • Details another lecture by Henry Killam Murphy on November 18 at 4:30 PM in the Large Lecture Room, Robinson Hall, titled "Chinese Architecture," including structural and decorative features and its application in modern buildings.
  4. Middle Right (Crimson, Nov 17)

    • Repeats the announcement of Henry Killam Murphy's lecture on November 18, titled "Chinese Architecture," focusing on its salient features and its application in modern buildings, with details on the venue and time.
  5. Bottom Left (Harvard University Gazette, Nov 18)

    • Continues the schedule with the lecture by Murphy on November 19 at 4:30 PM in the Large Lecture Room, Fogg Art Museum, under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts. This lecture is titled "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements."

Additionally, it lists other scheduled lectures:

  • Dr. David Riesman on "The Care of the Patient" for Harvard Medical School.
  • Seminar on the American Rayon Industry.
  • Lectures on Rembrandt.

Each of these clippings is from various publications, including the Harvard Gazette and the Crimson, and focuses on the informative and educational nature of Murphy’s lectures on Chinese architecture and modern China.

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The image displays a collection of documents related to lectures by Henry Killam Murphy at Harvard University in November 1928. The documents include announcements and schedules for two illustrated lectures at the Fogg Art Museum. The first lecture, titled 'Chinese Architecture: With Special Reference to Its Adaptation to Modern Requirements,' is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, at 4:30 p.m. The second lecture, titled 'Conditions in Modern China As I Have Seen Them,' is scheduled for Thursday, November 15, at 8:00 p.m. Both lectures are open to the public. Additionally, there is a mention of a lecture at the Harvard Medical School and other academic events. The documents are from various sources, including the Harvard University Gazette and the Crimson, and are dated around the same period.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page containing multiple newspaper clippings and printed announcements related to lectures by Henry Killam Murphy at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

The clippings are of various sizes and are mostly about lectures on "Chinese Architecture" by Henry Killam Murphy, highlighting his expertise and the contents of his talks. The lectures reference topics such as Chinese architecture's salient features, its adaptation to modern requirements, and conditions in modern China as seen by Murphy.

The clippings are dated primarily around November 15 to November 20, 1920, and mention locations like the Fogg Art Museum, Robinson Hall, and Harvard University. There are handwritten notes above or near the clippings with dates like "Transcript Nov. 15," "Harold Nov. 16," and "Crimson Nov. 19," indicating the sources or dates related to the clippings.

Overall, the page is a curated collection documenting a series of illustrated lectures by Henry Killam Murphy at Harvard University focusing on Chinese architecture in November 1920.

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The image contains a collection of newspaper clippings or event notices, presumably from the 1920s, considering the date mentioned on one of the clippings as "Nov. 15, 1920." These notices announce various lectures and events taking place around November 18 and 19, likely in 1920, and are associated with Harvard University, as mentioned in several of the clippings.

The titles and details of the lectures and events as visible in the clippings are:

  1. "Henry Killam Murphy to Lecture at Fogg Museum" - This notice is about Henry Killam Murphy, an architect who gave lectures on Chinese architecture focused on its adaptation to modern requirements and related topics.

  2. "More Lectures at Fogg" - Another notice about the same Henry Killam Murphy lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, referring to the same topics with mention of "illuminated" lectures.

  3. A smaller clipping from the "Harvard University Gazette" - Mentioning the continuation of the lecture on November 19 about "Chinese Architecture" by Henry Killam Murphy, and noting its location as the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

  4. "Lecture. (Under the auspices of the Selon Foundation lectures.)" - This separate clipping mentions a lecture titled “Chinese Architecture", focusing on the selection of architecture, structural and decorative, analysis of its application in working drawings of modern buildings, by Henry Killam Murphy in the Large Lecture Room, Robinson Hall, at 4:30 PM.

  5. Another clipping from the "Harvard University Gazette" - This provides information about another lecture on November 19 under the Division of the Fine Arts.

  6. Clippings mentioning different academic talks, such as one by Professor David Riesman on "The Care of the Patient" and lectures related to economics and Renaissance works.

The details of the publishers, venues, and dates of the lectures provide a historical context of educational and cultural events at Harvard University during that time period. The specific focus on Chinese architecture suggests an interest or trend in cross-cultural academic exchange and discourse during the early 20th century. The clippings serve as historical documents detailing the academic and cultural interests and activities of that era.

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The image shows a paper, possibly from a scrapbook or archive, containing a collection of newspaper clippings and typed text regarding lectures at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The main focus of the clippings is about lectures by Henry Killam Murphy on Chinese architecture.

  1. At the top left, there is a clipping with the heading "Henry Killam Murphy to Lecture at Fogg Museum" from the Transcript dated November 15. It provides background information on Murphy and details his architectural work, as well as the topics of his talks at Harvard.

  2. Moving right, there is another clipping, likely from the Harvard University Gazette, detailing two illustrated lectures by Henry Killam Murphy scheduled for Wednesday, November 19 at 4:30 PM and Thursday, November 20 at 8:00 PM.

  3. To the right of this clipping, another titled "More Lectures at Fogg" from the Herald dated November 16 briefly mentions additional lectures by Murphy on topics related to Chinese Architecture.

  4. Further right, a clipping labeled Crimson dated November 18 describes another lecture on Chinese Architecture by Henry Killam Murphy, scheduled for Tuesday, November 18 in Robinson Hall.

  5. Centered near the bottom is a clipping from the Harvard University Gazette dated November 15 that outlines various lectures on November 18 and 19, including sessions by Murphy about Chinese architecture, medical lectures, and discussions on economics and Rembrandt.

Overall, the collection of clippings is organized to provide a detailed schedule and context for Henry Killam Murphy's lectures, highlighting his expertise in Chinese architecture and its adaptation to modern requirements.

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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.