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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794084

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This image appears to be a collection of documents related to Harvard University, specifically focusing on the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry. The documents include:

  1. A section from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin (November 20, 1930): This part provides information about the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry, established in 1925 at Harvard University. It mentions that the professorship was founded as a gift of Chauncey Stillman, Class of 1898, and details about the fourth incumbent, Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London.

  2. A calendar listing events: This includes a schedule of lectures and activities for the week of November 21–30, 1930. The events listed are related to Harvard University and involve professors addressing topics such as "Virgil's Creative Art," "Gandhi as a Prophet of the New Era," and "Religion and Social Change."

  3. A notice about lectures at Boston Museum: This announces two lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind, Charles Eliot Norton lecturer at Harvard, scheduled for December 2 at 3 o'clock and December 4 at 2:30 o'clock. The lectures are on "Engraving and Etching" and "Mexican Art and Its Origins," respectively.

  4. A notice about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures: This document pertains to a series of lectures on the topic "Rembrandt" by Professor Arthur M. Hind, scheduled for February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 p.m. It also mentions that there will be no lectures on December 10 and February 4.

The documents are aged, as evidenced by the color and condition of the paper, suggesting they are historical documents from the early 20th century.

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The image depicts a collection of historical documents related to the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry at Harvard University. The documents are dated from the 1930s and include the following:

  1. Top Document: This is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated November 20, 1930. It contains a calendar of events for the week of November 21 to November 30, 1930. The events listed include lectures, football games, and chapel services. For example:

    • On Friday, November 21, there is a lecture on "Virgil's Creative Art" by Professor Robert Seymour Conway.
    • On Saturday, November 22, there is a football game between Yale and Harvard.
    • On Sunday, November 23, there is an Appleton Chapel service and a lecture on "Gandhi as a Prophet of the New Era."
    • On Tuesday, November 25, there is a lecture on "Mantegna and North Italian Engravings."
    • On Sunday, November 30, there is a lecture on "Religion and Social Change."
  2. Middle Document: This document provides information about the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry. It states that the professorship was established in 1925 by Chauncey Stillman, a member of the Class of 1898. The purpose of the professorship is to allow Harvard University to invite distinguished individuals from various fields of poetry, music, and the fine arts, including architecture, for yearly appointments. Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London, is mentioned as the fourth incumbent of this professorship.

  3. Bottom Document: This document announces the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on "Rembrandt" by Professor Arthur M. Hind. The lectures are scheduled for February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 P.M. and are open to the public. It also notes that there will be no lectures on December 10 and February 4.

The documents are presented on aged, yellowed paper, indicating their historical nature.

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This image displays three separate pages of printed material, likely from a historical university publication, laid out on a plain light gray surface. The items appear aged, with cream-colored or off-white paper showing some yellowing and slight staining, characteristic of early 20th-century documents.

The pages consist of a folded program or newsletter and a loose flyer.


1. Top Right Page – “Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Nov. 20, 1930”

This is a page from a publication titled “Harvard Alumni Bulletin,” dated “Nov. 20, 1930.” It features a section labeled “CALENDAR” listing events for the week of November 21–23, 1930.

  • Friday, November 21: Lecture on “Virgil’s Creative Art” by Professor Robert Seymour Conway; Football game, Yale vs. Harvard.
  • Saturday, November 22: Soccer, Yale vs. Harvard; Appleton Chapel service; Lecture on “Gandhi as a Prophet of the New Era” by S. L. Joshi.
  • Sunday, November 23: Appleton Chapel service; Lecture on “Mexicans and North Indian Engravings” by A. M. Hind.
  • Tuesday, November 25: Appleton Chapel service; Lecture on “Religion and Social Change” by H. P. Ward.

Below the calendar is a section titled “Transcript Nov 26”, which announces “Two Lectures at Boston Museum” by Professor Arthur M. Hind on engraving and Rembrandt, scheduled for December 2 and 4, with a note about accompanying slides.


2. Left Page – “THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON PROFESSORSHIP OF POETRY”

This appears to be the inside left page of a fold-out program. It is titled “THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON PROFESSORSHIP OF POETRY” and provides a brief history:

  • Established in 1925 at Harvard University as a gift from Mr. Chauncey C. Stillman, Class of 1898.
  • Purpose: To appoint “men of international repute distinguished in their various fields — of Poetry, Music and the Fine Arts, including Architecture.”
  • Professor Arthur Mayor Hind, of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London, is noted as the fourth incumbent of the professorship.

3. Bottom Page – “NEW LECTURE HALL — HARVARD UNIVERSITY”

This is a standalone flyer or announcement card, likely the cover or front panel of the program. It is printed on cream-colored paper with a darker beige rectangular block for the text.

It announces:

  • THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES: “REMBRANDT”
  • BY PROFESSOR ARTHUR M. HIND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PRINTS AND DRAWINGS AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON
  • LOCATION: New Lecture Hall — Harvard University
  • SCHEDULE: Lectures on February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 P.M.
  • NOTICE: “THERE WILL BE NO LECTURES ON DEC. 10 AND FEB. 1”
  • AUDIENCE: “OPEN TO THE PUBLIC”

Overall Context:

These documents relate to a series of public lectures delivered by Professor Arthur M. Hind at Harvard University in the 1930–1931 academic year, under the auspices of the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry. Although the professorship name includes “Poetry,” it traditionally invited distinguished scholars from various arts fields. Hind, an expert on prints, lectured on Rembrandt, linking his expertise in printmaking to the broader theme of fine art.

The materials were likely distributed to students, faculty, and the general public to announce and promote the lecture series.

The small hole punched near the bottom left edge of the lower flyer suggests these pages may have been part of a bound booklet or folder.


In summary: This image shows archival materials from Harvard University documenting the 1930–31 Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on “Rembrandt” by Professor Arthur M. Hind, including historical context, lecture schedules, and public announcements from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin.

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The image features a document with multiple sections, each containing text in a cursive font. The document appears to be a bulletin or announcement, likely from a university or academic institution. The first section, titled "The Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry," provides historical context and details about the professorship, including its establishment in 1925 and the appointment of Professor Arthur M. Hind as the fourth incumbent. The document also includes a calendar section with scheduled lectures and events, such as lectures by Professor A. M. Hind and Professor H. F. Ward, as well as football and soccer matches. Additionally, there is a section titled "Two Lectures at Boston Museum," which announces lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind on specific dates. The document has a formal and academic tone, with a mix of historical information, event schedules, and lecture announcements.

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The image shows a piece of paper that has been folded in half. It is probably a bulletin or a leaflet. The paper is beige and has a few creases on it. The bulletin is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Calendar." The bulletin has a schedule of events for the month of November 1930. The bulletin also has a section titled "The Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry." The bulletin has a section titled "New Lecture Hall - Harvard University."

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The image shows a historical document, likely from a university bulletin or calendar, detailing academic events and lectures. The document is divided into two main sections:

Top Section: The Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry

  • Title: "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON PROFESSORSHIP OF POETRY"
  • Content: This section describes the establishment of the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry at Harvard University. It was established in 1925 as a gift from Mr. Chauncey Stillman, Class of 1898. The professorship is designed to enable the university to call, for yearly appointments, men of international repute distinguished in various fields such as poetry, music, and the fine arts, including architecture.
  • Current Incumbent: Professor Arthur Mayer Hind, of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London, is noted as the fourth incumbent of this professorship.

Right Section: Harvard Alumni Bulletin Calendar

  • Title: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Calendar"
  • Content: This section lists upcoming events and lectures scheduled for November and December 1930. It includes:
    • Lectures:
      • Friday, November 21: Lecture by Arthur Maude on "Creative Art" by Robert Seymour Cowles, Victoria Professor of Fine Arts at Yale.
      • Saturday, November 22: Football game between Yale and Harvard, and soccer match between Yale and Harvard.
      • Sunday, November 23: Appleton Chapel service.
      • Monday, November 24: Lecture by Ernest F. Tittle on "The New Edit Episcopal Church."
      • Tuesday, November 25: Lecture by Arthur Maude on "Italian Engraving."
      • Wednesday, November 26: Lecture by Arthur Maude on "The Art of Mexico."
      • Thursday, November 27: Lecture by Arthur Maude on "The Art of Mexico."
      • Friday, November 28: Lecture by Arthur Maude on "The Art of Mexico."
      • Saturday, November 29: Football game between Harvard and Dartmouth.
      • Sunday, November 30: Appleton Chapel service.
    • Other Events: Includes football games, chapel services, and lectures by various professors and speakers.

Bottom Section: New Lecture Hall – Harvard University

  • Title: "NEW LECTURE HALL – HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
  • Content: This section announces the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on the topic of "REMBRANDT" by Professor Arthur M. Hind, of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London. The lectures are scheduled for December and February, with specific dates and times provided:
    • Lectures on Rembrandt:
      • December 10 and February 4.
      • Additional lectures on February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 P.M.
    • Public Access: The lectures are open to the public.

Overall Context

The document serves as an informational bulletin for Harvard University, detailing academic appointments, upcoming lectures, and public events. It highlights the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry and the associated lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind on Rembrandt, emphasizing the university's commitment to hosting distinguished scholars and providing educational opportunities for the public. The layout is formal and structured, typical of university publications from the early 20th century.

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The image presents a collection of documents related to the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry at Harvard University, featuring a calendar, a transcript, and a bulletin.

  • Calendar
    • The calendar is dated November 20, 1930.
    • It lists several events, including lectures, concerts, and meetings.
    • The events are scheduled to take place at various locations on campus, such as the Fogg Art Museum, the Appleton Chapel, and the Harvard Alumni Bulletin office.
  • Transcript
    • The transcript appears to be a record of a lecture or meeting.
    • It includes a list of speakers and their topics, as well as notes on the discussion that followed.
    • The transcript is dated November 26, 1930.
  • Bulletin
    • The bulletin is a notice announcing the establishment of the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry.
    • It provides information about the professorship, including its purpose and the qualifications of the first incumbent, Professor Arthur Mayger Hind.
    • The bulletin also includes a list of upcoming events and lectures related to the professorship.

In summary, the image provides a glimpse into the activities and events surrounding the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry at Harvard University in 1930. The documents offer insight into the professorship's establishment, its purpose, and the events and lectures that were part of its inaugural year.

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The image presents a collection of documents related to the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry at Harvard University. The main document is an open booklet with a white cover, featuring a title page that reads "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON PROFESSORSHIP OF POETRY" in black text. Below this, a paragraph provides information about the professorship's establishment in 1925 and its purpose.

On the right side of the booklet, there are two columns of text. The left column contains a calendar listing events from November 20 to 26, 1930, while the right column features a transcript of a lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind on November 26, 1930. The transcript includes details about the lecture, such as the location (Fogg Art Museum) and the topic ("Religious and Social Change").

At the bottom of the booklet, there is a small orange rectangle with black text that reads "NEW LECTURE HALL - HARVARD UNIVERSITY THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 'REMBRANDT' BY PROFESSOR ARTHUR M. HIND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PRINTS AND DRAWINGS AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON THERE WILL BE NO LECTURES ON DEC. 10 AND FEB. 4 PROFESSOR HIND WILL LECTURE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES FEBRUARY 11, 18, 25 AT 8 P.M. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC."

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the documents themselves. Overall, the image provides valuable information about the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry and its activities during the 1930s.

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The image depicts an open booklet with a light gray background. The booklet is open to a page that appears to be a program or announcement for a lecture series at Harvard University.

The left page is blank, while the right page contains text describing the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry, established in 1925 as a gift from Mr. Chauncey Stillman, Class of 1898. The text explains that the professorship was created to enable the university to invite distinguished individuals from various fields to deliver lectures.

On the right side of the page, there are two newspaper clippings or inserts, likely from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 20, 1930. These clippings appear to be a calendar of events and a transcript of a lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind, who is also the subject of the main text on the page.

At the bottom of the booklet, there is a separate insert with information about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, titled "Rembrandt" by Professor Arthur M. Hind. The insert indicates that there will be no lectures on December 10 and February 4, but Professor Hind will lecture on February 11, 18, and 20 at 8 p.m., and these lectures are open to the public.

Overall, the image suggests that the booklet is a program or announcement for a lecture series at Harvard University, featuring Professor Arthur M. Hind as the speaker.

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The image presents a collection of vintage papers, including a booklet and two newspaper clippings, arranged on a light gray background.

Booklet:
The booklet is open to reveal its interior pages. The left page is blank, while the right page features black text that reads:

  • "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON PROFESSORSHIP OF POETRY"

Below this title, additional text provides information about the establishment of the professorship at Harvard University in 1925 as a gift from Mr. Chauncey Stillman, Class of 1898. The text explains that the professorship was created to enable the university to call yearly appointments, men of international repute distinguished in their various fields - of Poetry, Music and the Fine Arts, including Architecture. Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London, is identified as the fourth incumbent of this Professorship.

Newspaper Clippings:
Two newspaper clippings are placed on top of the booklet. The top clipping appears to be from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and features a calendar for November 1930. The bottom clipping is titled "Transcript" and includes a brief article about two lectures at the Boston Museum.

Additional Paper:
A small, rectangular paper with a peach-colored background is positioned below the booklet. It bears the following text:

  • "NEW LECTURE HALL - HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
  • "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES"
  • "'REMBRANDT'"
  • "BY PROFESSOR ARTHUR M. HIND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PRINTS AND DRAWINGS AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON"

This paper also lists the dates and times of the lectures, which are open to the public.

Overall, the image showcases a collection of historical documents related to the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry at Harvard University, featuring information about the professorship, lecture schedules, and other relevant details.