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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794085

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This image appears to be an open booklet or pamphlet related to the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard University in 1930-1931. The left page of the booklet lists the schedule for a series of lectures on the artist Rembrandt, scheduled for Wednesdays in November and February. The lectures are held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m. and are open to the public.

The right page of the booklet contains a calendar of events from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin for November 20, 1930, including lectures and other activities. Additionally, there is a note indicating a change in the lecture schedule, stating there will be no lectures on December 10 and February 4, with Professor Hind's lectures rescheduled to February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 p.m.

The bottom of the image shows a separate piece of paper with information about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on "Rembrandt" by Professor Arthur M. Hind, along with the dates and times of the lectures and the venue being the New Lecture Hall at Harvard University.

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The image shows a collection of printed materials related to the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures for the academic year 1930-1931, focusing on the topic of Rembrandt. The materials are arranged on a flat surface and include:

  1. A tri-fold brochure or pamphlet titled "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 1930-1931 REMBRANDT." It lists the lecture dates and topics:

    • Wednesday, November 12th: Introductory
    • Wednesday, November 19th: His School
    • Wednesday, December 3rd: Histories
    • Wednesday, December 10th: Histories
    • Wednesday, February 4th: Portraits
    • Wednesday, February 11th: Portraits
    • Wednesday, February 18th: Landscapes
    • Wednesday, February 25th: Conclusion

    The brochure also mentions that the lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m. and will be open to the public.

  2. A printed notice from the Division of Fine Arts announcing that Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, the present Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, has agreed to give a series of further lectures at the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. A calendar from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 20, 1930, listing various events and lectures, including the ones mentioned in the brochure.

  4. A transcript dated November 26, mentioning two lectures at the Boston Museum by Professor Arthur M. Hind and Count Rene d'Harnoncourt.

  5. A separate notice at the bottom of the image titled "NEW LECTURE HALL — HARVARD UNIVERSITY THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 'REMBRANDT' BY PROFESSOR ARTHUR M. HIND." It provides additional details about the lectures, including the dates and times when Professor Hind will lecture in February and the fact that there will be no lectures on December 10 and February 4.

The materials are neatly arranged, with the tri-fold brochure partially open to show the contents, and the other notices and calendars placed around it. The overall appearance suggests a historical document related to a series of lectures on Rembrandt given at Harvard University in the early 1930s.

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This image displays three vintage printed documents, likely from 1930, arranged overlapping on a neutral grey surface.

The largest item is an open booklet or program, with its pages fanned out. The left-hand page, under the heading “THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 1930–1931,” announces a lecture series on “REMBRANDT” by Professor Arthur Mayger Hind. It lists eight lecture dates from November 1930 to February 1931, covering topics such as “Introductory,” “His School,” “Histories,” “Portraits,” “Landscapes,” and “Conclusion.” The location is specified as the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum, at 8 p.m., open to the public. The right-hand page of this booklet announces that Professor Hind will give “a series of further lectures at the Fogg Art Museum” on the same subjects and times.

On the right side of the image, partially visible and tucked under the booklet, is a page from the “Harvard Alumni Bulletin” dated Nov. 20, 1930. It features a “CALENDAR” section listing events for November 21–23, including lectures and football games. Below this is a “TRANSCRIPT NO. 26” section, which contains an article titled “Two Lectures at Boston Museum,” mentioning Professors Arthur M. Hind and Count Réné d’Harnoncourt discussing Mexican Art and the works of Rembrandt.

At the bottom right, partially overlapping the other documents, is a smaller, standalone card or flyer. With its title “NEW LECTURE HALL — HARVARD UNIVERSITY,” it reiterates the “REMBRANDT” lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind, noting his position at the British Museum, London. This card explicitly states “NO LECTURES ON DEC. 10 AND FEB. 4” and confirms the scheduled dates for February 11, 18, and 25 at 8 p.m., also noting the lectures are “OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.”

Overall, the image captures related promotional materials for a series of public lectures on Rembrandt delivered by Professor Arthur M. Hind at Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum during the 1930–1931 academic year, distributed across a formal program, a university alumni bulletin, and a separate announcement card. The documents are printed in black ink on aged, off-white paper, with some sections highlighted in a light orange-brown tone.

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This image features a pamphlet titled "The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures 1930-1931." The pamphlet is open to a page displaying a schedule of lectures, with the title "Rembrandt" at the top. The lectures are scheduled for Wednesdays and are divided into categories such as "Introductory," "Histories," "Portraits," and "Landscapes." The pamphlet also includes a calendar with dates and events for the month of November 1930. The pamphlet is printed on white paper and has a beige border around the edges.

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The image depicts a series of flyers and bulletins pinned to a wall. The flyers are arranged in a vertical line, with the topmost one being a Harvard Alumni Bulletin Calendar for November 20, 1930. Below it is a flyer for "The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures" held in 1930-1931, featuring Rembrandt as the subject. The flyer lists the dates and topics of the lectures, which include "Introduction," "His School," "Histories," "Portraits," "Landscapes," and "Conclusion." The lectures were held at the Fogg Art Museum and were open to the public. Below the flyers is a bulletin titled "New Lecture Hall - Harvard University," which announces that Professor Arthur M. Hind will give lectures on December 10 and February 1 at 8 p.m., which are open to the public. The bulletin also mentions that there will be no lectures on December 10 and February 1.

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The image shows a collection of printed materials related to academic lectures and events at Harvard University, specifically from the 1930–1931 academic year. The materials include:

  1. Flyer for "The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures":

    • Title: "Rembrandt"
    • Delivered by Professor Arthur M. Hind, who is identified as the Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at Harvard University.
    • The lectures are scheduled for Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The lecture series includes topics such as:
      • Introductory
      • His School
      • Histories
      • Portraits
      • Landscapes
      • Conclusion
    • The flyer is dated 1930–1931 and indicates that the lectures will be open to the public.
  2. Harvard Alumni Bulletin Calendar:

    • This section appears to be a page from a bulletin or calendar, listing various events and lectures scheduled for the academic year.
    • The calendar includes:
      • Lectures by Robert Seymour Conway on "Wrigley's Creative Art" on Friday, November 21.
      • Football games on Saturday, November 22.
      • Soccer matches on Saturday, November 21.
      • Sunday services and lectures by various speakers, including Rev. Ernest A. Johnson and Rev. Charles Perkins.
      • Lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind on Tuesday, November 25, and Wednesday, November 26, as part of the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures.
  3. New Lecture Hall Announcement:

    • A separate announcement highlights the use of the New Lecture Hall at Harvard University for the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures.
    • It specifies that there will be no lectures on December 10 and February 4.
    • Professor Hind will lecture on the following dates: February 11, 18, 25 at 8 p.m., and the lectures will be open to the public.

Key Observations:

  • The materials are historical documents, likely from the early 20th century, given the style of printing and the academic context.
  • The focus is on the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, a prestigious lecture series at Harvard University, featuring Rembrandt as the subject.
  • The documents provide detailed schedules, locations, and speaker information, indicating a structured academic program.
  • The inclusion of a bulletin calendar suggests these lectures were part of a broader university calendar of events.

Overall, the image depicts a set of promotional and informational materials for academic lectures at Harvard University, emphasizing the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on Rembrandt by Professor Arthur M. Hind.

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The image presents a collection of vintage documents, including a program for the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, a calendar, and a transcript house notice. The documents are arranged in a collage style, with the program on the left, the calendar in the middle, and the transcript house notice on the right.

  • Program
    • The program is titled "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 1930-1931" and features a list of lectures with their corresponding dates and topics.
    • The lectures are scheduled to take place at the Fogg Art Museum, with the first lecture on November 12th and the final lecture on February 25th.
    • The program also includes information about the lectures being held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m., and that they will be open to the public.
  • Calendar
    • The calendar is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Nov. 20, 1930" and features a list of events and dates.
    • The calendar includes information about lectures, chapel services, and other events taking place at Harvard University.
    • The calendar also includes a note about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, which are scheduled to take place on November 12th and February 25th.
  • Transcript House
    • The transcript house notice is titled "NEW LECTURE HALL - HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and features information about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures.
    • The notice states that the lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m., and that they will be open to the public.
    • The notice also includes a list of dates and topics for the lectures.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural life of Harvard University in the 1930s, highlighting the importance of the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures and the various events and activities taking place on campus.

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The image shows a page from an old book or catalog, featuring a lecture schedule and information about the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures. The page is open to a section titled "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 1930-1931" and lists the dates and topics of the lectures, which were given by Professor Arthur M. Hind.

Lecture Schedule:

  • Wednesday, November 12th: Introductory
  • Wednesday, November 19th: His School
  • Wednesday, December 3rd: Histories
  • Wednesday, December 10th: Histories
  • Wednesday, February 4th: Portraits
  • Wednesday, February 11th: Portraits
  • Wednesday, February 18th: Landscapes
  • Wednesday, February 25th: Conclusion

Additional Information:

  • A note at the bottom of the page indicates that the lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m. and will be open to the public.
  • A small insert on the right side of the page provides additional information about the lectures, including the title of the series ("Rembrandt") and the name of the lecturer (Professor Arthur M. Hind).
  • Another insert on the bottom right side of the page appears to be a newspaper clipping or advertisement for the lectures, with the title "Two Lectures at Boston Museum" and a brief description of the lectures.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities of the time, highlighting the importance of lectures and public events in promoting learning and intellectual discourse.

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The image depicts an open book with a program for "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 1930-1931" on the left page and a description of the lectures on the right page. The program is titled "REMBRANDT" and lists the dates and topics of the lectures, which will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m.

Program Details:

  • Dates: November 12th, 19th, December 3rd, 10th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
  • Topics: Introductory, His School, Histories, Portraits, Landscapes, Conclusion

The right page features a description of the lectures, stating that Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, the present Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, will give a series of further lectures at the Fogg Art Museum on the subjects and at the times mentioned.

Additional Materials:

  • Three newspaper clippings are attached to the right page, providing additional information about the lectures and other events related to the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures.
  • A separate piece of paper is placed below the book, featuring a notice about the New Lecture Hall at Harvard University and the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on "REMBRANDT" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.

Overall:

The image presents a comprehensive overview of the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures for 1930-1931, highlighting the program, description, and additional materials related to the event.

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The image presents a collection of documents related to the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, with a focus on Rembrandt. The main document is an open booklet featuring a list of lectures and their corresponding dates, accompanied by two newspaper clippings and a flyer.

  • Main Document:
    • Title: "THE CHARLES ELIOT NORTON LECTURES 1930-1931"
    • Subtitle: "REMBRANDT"
    • Lecture Schedule:
      • Wednesday, November 12th: Introductory
      • Wednesday, November 19th: His School
      • Wednesday, December 3rd: Histories
      • Wednesday, December 10th: Histories
      • Wednesday, February 4th: Portraits
      • Wednesday, February 11th: Portraits
      • Wednesday, February 18th: Landscapes
      • Wednesday, February 25th: Conclusion
    • Additional Information:
      • Lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m. and open to the public.
  • Newspaper Clippings:
    • Harvard Alumni Bulletin (Nov 20, 1930)
      • Calendar section listing various events, including lectures and football games.
    • Transcript (no date)
      • Article discussing two lectures at the Boston Museum, mentioning Professor Arthur M. Hind's lecture on Rembrandt.
  • Flyer:
    • 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
      • No lecture on Dec. 10 and Feb. 4
      • Professor Hind will lecture on February 11, 18, 25 at 8 p.m.
      • Open to the public

In summary, the image showcases a collection of documents related to the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, specifically focusing on Rembrandt. The main document outlines the lecture schedule, while the newspaper clippings provide additional context and information about the lectures. The flyer announces the lecture series and provides details about the speaker and schedule.