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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794087

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and announcements related to lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the late 1920s or early 1930s. Here's a breakdown of the content:

  1. Top Left (Gazette Nov. 15):

    • A lecture by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy titled "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements."
    • The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 PM.
    • Another lecture by Mr. Murphy titled "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them" is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, at 8 PM.
    • Mr. Murphy's background is briefly mentioned, including his architectural work in China.
  2. Top Right (Gazette Nov. 22):

    • Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
    • The lectures are scheduled for:
      • November 25: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving."
      • December 4: "Book Illustration."
      • December 11: "Chiaroscuro Woodcut."
    • A lecture by Professor Hind on "Old Master Drawings" is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, at 5 PM.
    • There is also a mention of a lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos in French on Thursday, December 4.
  3. Bottom Left (Post Nov. 22):

    • Announcements for the lecture on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" on Tuesday, November 25.
    • A mention of the geological conference of the Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference.
  4. Bottom Right (Post Nov. 30):

    • Announcements for free lectures on art by Professor Arthur M. Hind and Count Rene d'Harnoncourt.
    • The Fogg Art Museum's hours of operation and special exhibitions are listed.

The documents are placed on a piece of paper with some handwritten notations at the corners, such as "Trans. Nov. 29," "Post Nov. 30," and "Gazette Nov. 15."

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This image is a scanned page with several cut-out articles pasted onto it, each dated and labeled. The articles appear to be news clippings or announcements regarding lectures and events, primarily related to art and architecture. Here is a detailed description of each section:

Top Left Section

  • Date: Gazette Nov. 15
  • Title: Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy
  • Content: This section announces two lectures by Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser to the National Government of China. The lectures are on "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" and "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them." The dates and times of the lectures are provided, along with a brief biography of Mr. Murphy, mentioning his education at Yale and his work in China.

Top Right Section

  • Date: Gazette Nov. 22
  • Title: Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts"
  • Content: This section announces a series of lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind on early Italian engravings and woodcuts. The dates and topics of the remaining lectures in the series are listed.

Middle Left Section

  • Date: Gazette Nov. 22
  • Title: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
  • Content: This section announces a lecture on "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" by Professor Arthur M. Hind and a combined meeting of the Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference.

Bottom Left Section

  • Date: Post Nov. 30
  • Content: This section provides information about the Fogg Museum of Fine Arts, including its opening hours and special exhibitions.

Bottom Right Section

  • Date: Post Nov. 30
  • Title: Free Lectures on Art
  • Content: This section announces two lectures on engraving and etching by Professor Arthur M. Hind and a lecture on Mexican Art and its Origins by Count Rene d'Harnoncourt.

Additional Notes

  • The page has handwritten dates and labels at the top and bottom of each section, indicating when the clippings were made or when the events were relevant.
  • There are three holes punched on the right side of the page, suggesting it was part of a binder or notebook.

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This image displays a single sheet of off-white paper, likely from a scrapbook or an archive, featuring cut-out newspaper clippings arranged in a grid-like fashion. The paper has two punched holes on the right edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder. The clippings, which are printed in black ink on aged, slightly yellowed paper, appear to be notices and announcements from Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum during the late 1920s and early 1930s.

The clippings are organized into several discrete sections, each headed by a “Gazette” or “Post” date, indicating they were likely extracted from Harvard's official newspaper.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the content:


Top Left - Gazette Nov. 15:

This notice advertises two lectures by Mr. Henry Kilham Murphy, an Architectural Adviser to the National Government of China from 1929. The lectures are:

  1. Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements” — Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 P.M.
  2. Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them” — Thursday, November 20, at 8 P.M.

Both were under the auspices of the Division of the Fine Arts and held at the Fogg Art Museum, except the second, which was under the Harvard-Yenching Institute. The notice provides a biographical sketch of Murphy, noting his Yale education, work in China (including projects at St. Paul’s College in Tokyo and Yangtze College in Changsha), his study of Beijing's Forbidden City, and his role in planning Nanking as China’s new capital.


Top Right - Gazette Nov. 22:

Announces a series of lectures on “Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts” given by Professor Arthur M. Hind, Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry for 1930-31, under the Division of the Fine Arts.

The remaining lectures in the series are:

  • Nov. 25: “Mantegna and North Italian Engraving
  • Dec. 4: “Book Illustration
  • Dec. 11: “Chiaroscuro Woodcut

A follow-up notice states that on Tuesday, December 16, Professor Hind will give a lecture on “Old Master Drawings.” All lectures are held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 P.M. and are open to the public.


Bottom Left - Gazette Nov. 22:

Lists events for Tuesday, November 25:

  • Lectures on “Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts” III. “Mantegna and North Italian Engraving.” — Professor Arthur M. Hind. Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum, 5 P.M.
  • Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference — Combined Meeting:
    • I. “The Ring-Dike of the Ossipee Mountains.” — Miss Louise Kingsley, Wellesley College.
    • II. “Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck’s Contribution.” — Professor Kirk Bryan. Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum, 8 P.M.

Middle Right - Post Nov. 30:

Headlined “Free Lectures on Art” — two lectures of “unusual public appeal” were added to the regular museum schedule:

  1. Professor Arthur M. Hind (Charles Eliot Norton lecturer) speaking on engraving and etching — Dec. 3 at 3 o’clock.
  2. Count Bone d’Harnoncourt discussing Mexican Art and its Origins — Dec. 4 at 2:30 o’clock.
    Both lectures will interpret the “Art of Mexico” exhibition currently on view and will be supplemented by slides.

Bottom Left - Post Nov. 30:

Provides information on The Fogg Museum of Fine Arts:

  • Hours: Open weekday afternoons (2–5 P.M.), Sundays (1–5 P.M.).
  • Currently featuring special exhibitions: paintings from the Naumburg Collection; etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn; a loan exhibition of 18th- and 19th-century watercolors by William Blake.
  • Mentions Professor Hind’s continuing lectures: “Book Illustration” on Wednesday evening (Dec. 3), and “Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts” on Thursday (Dec. 4), both at 5 P.M.

Bottom Center - Trans. Nov. 29:

A small notice for the Fogg Art Museum, giving its address (corner of Quinby Street and Broadway, Cambridge) and regular hours (daily, 2–5; Sundays 1–5; Sundays 1–5; admission free). It notes the special exhibit “Riches by Rembrandt” through Feb. 23, featuring books, pictures, and other works by William Blake, and mentions the “Nineteenth Century water colors” exhibition.


Overall Interpretation:

This sheet is a collage of cultural and academic announcements from Harvard University during the 1929–1931 period, primarily centered around the Fogg Art Museum. The highlighted events include:

  • Lecture series by Arthur M. Hind (one of the foremost art historians of his time) on Italian prints and book illustration, reflecting a scholarly interest in printmaking.
  • Talks by Henry Kilham Murphy on Chinese architecture and modern China, showcasing Harvard’s engagement with contemporary global issues and non-Western cultures.
  • A lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos (Assistant Director of the Office National des Universités Françaises) on “University Life in Paris, Past and Present,” indicating international academic exchange.
  • A geological conference hosted jointly by Harvard and the Boston Geological Society.
  • An art exhibition on Mexican art, interpreted by Count d’Harnoncourt — perhaps an early instance of scholarly interest in Latin American art — and a major exhibition on Rembrandt and William Blake.

The sheet captures a vibrant intellectual environment, combining art history, architecture, geology, and international studies, all accessible to the university community and the general public. The consistent emphasis on free public access to lectures and exhibitions underscores the educational mission of the institutions involved.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or a magazine. It contains several announcements and articles. The top of the page has the title "Gazette no. 15" and "Gazette no. 22" in the center, indicating it is a part of a series. The content includes:

  1. Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy:

    • Mr. Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser, 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," will be on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:30 p.m.
    • The second lecture, "Conditions in Modern China, as I Have Seen Them," will be on Thursday, November 20, at 8 p.m.
    • Both lectures are to be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts":

    • Professor Arthur M. Hind, under the auspices of the Fine Arts Division, is giving a series of lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts."
    • The lectures will be held on the following dates:
      • November 22: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving"
      • December 4: "Book Illustration"
      • December 11: "Chiaroscuro Woodcut"
  3. Lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind:

    • On December 16, Professor Arthur M. Hind will give a lecture on "Old Master Drawings."
    • This lecture will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 5 p.m. and will be open to the public.
  4. Lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Descloz:

    • On December 4, at 5 p.m., there will be a lecture in French under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures by M. Auguste V. Descloz, Assistant Director of the Office National des Universités Françaises.
    • The subject of the lecture is "University Life in Paris, Past and Present."
    • The lecture will be held in Emerson D and will be open to the public.
  5. Lectures on Art:

    • There are two free lectures on Art:
      • Professor Arthur M. Hind will give a lecture on "Rembrandt and His School" on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. on Oxford Street.
      • Professor Hind will also talk on "Early Italian Engraving" on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the same place.
  6. Combined Meeting of the Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference:

    • The meeting will be held at Wellesley College II, with topics including "The Ring-Dike of the Ossipee Mountains" by Miss Louise Kingsley and "Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck's Contribution" by Professor Kirk Bryan.
    • The meeting will take place in the Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum, at 8 p.m.
  7. Fogg Art Museum Information:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is located on Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge.
    • The museum is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
    • Special exhibitions include the "Numberg Collection" of woodcuts by Rembrandt and other works by various artists.
    • Admission is free, except for special exhibitions.

The page is filled with various announcements and articles, providing information about lectures, museum events, and other academic activities.

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The image is a photograph of a bulletin board or noticeboard with several paper notices pinned to it. The notices appear to be announcements or advertisements for lectures and events related to art, architecture, and history. Here is a detailed description of the image:

The bulletin board has a white background, and several pieces of paper are pinned to it. The papers are of different sizes and colors, with some having black borders. The notices are pinned in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping each other.

The topmost notice is a flyer for a series of lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" given by Professor Arthur M. Hind, Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at Harvard. The lectures are scheduled for various dates in November and December, with topics such as "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving," "Book Illustration," and "Chiaroscuro Woodcut."

Below this notice, there is another flyer for a lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos, Assistant Director of the Office National des Universités Françaises. The lecture is titled "University Life in Paris, Past and Present" and is scheduled for December 17 at 5 p.m. in Emerson Hall.

Further down, there is a notice for a lecture by Henry Killam Murphy, an architectural adviser who had worked in China. The lecture is titled "Chinese Architecture, with Special Reference to its Adaptation to Modern Requirements" and is scheduled for November 15 at 8 p.m. at the Fogg Art Museum.

Another notice advertises a series of lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by Professor Arthur M. Hind, with specific dates and topics listed.

There is also a notice for a lecture by Professor Charles Eliot Norton on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts," scheduled for November 25 at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.

Additionally, there are notices for lectures on "The Ring-Dike of the Ossipee Mountains" by Miss Louise Kingsley, "Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck's Contribution" by Professor Kirk Bryan, and "University Life in Paris, Past and Present" by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos.

The bulletin board also includes notices for the Fogg Art Museum's regular schedule of free public lectures, exhibitions, and special events, such as Professor Arthur M. Hind's lecture on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" and Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos' lecture on "University Life in Paris, Past and Present."

Overall, the image depicts a bulletin board with various announcements and advertisements for lectures, events, and exhibitions related to art, architecture, and history, likely at an academic institution or museum.

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The image shows a collection of three typed pages from what appears to be a university or museum gazette, likely from the early 20th century. The pages are dated November 15, November 22, and November 25, and they detail announcements for lectures and events related to art, architecture, and geology. Here is a detailed description of each page:

Page 1 (Gazette Nov. 15)

  • Title: "Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy"
  • Content:
    • Announces a series of lectures by Henry Killam Murphy, an Architectural Adviser to the National Government of China.
    • Lecture Details:
      1. First Lecture: "Adaptation to Modern Requirements" on Wednesday, November 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Division of Fine Arts.
      2. Second Lecture: "Conditions of the China I Have Seen Then" on Thursday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in the Division of Fine Arts.
      3. Third Lecture: "The Forbidden City" on Tuesday, November 25, at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Biography of Henry Killam Murphy:
      • Born in 1889 in New Haven, graduated from Yale in 1909, and began his career as an architect in 1914.
      • Worked in China for St. Paul's College, designing college buildings in Changsha.
      • Studied Chinese architecture, leading to his interest in adapting traditional Chinese designs to modern needs.
      • Appointed Architectural Adviser for the National Government in 1928, involved in city-planning for Nanking and designing buildings for the National Government.

Page 2 (Gazette Nov. 22)

  • Title: "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts'"
  • Content:
    • Announces a series of lectures by Professor Arthur M. Hind, Division Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry at the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • Lecture Details:
      1. First Lecture: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" on Tuesday, December 16, at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
      2. Remaining Lectures:
        • December 4: "Book Illustration"
        • December 11: "Chiaro-oscuro Woodcuts"
    • Additional Lecture:
      • Monieur Auguste V. Desclos: A lecture on Thursday, December 4, at 5 p.m. in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. The subject is "University Life in France: Past and Present," delivered by M. Auguste V. Desclos, Assistant Director of the Office National des Universités Françaises.

Page 3 (Gazette Nov. 25)

  • Title: "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts'"
  • Content:
    • Lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind:
      • Tuesday, November 25: "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving" at 5 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference:
      • Tuesday, November 25: "The Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck's Contribution" by Professor Kirk Bryan at 8 p.m. in the Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum.
    • Additional Notes:
      • A section at the bottom mentions the Fogg Art Museum's public free days and special exhibitions, including works by Rembrandt, William Blake, and others.

General Observations:

  • The pages are typed on standard paper with a formal layout typical of institutional gazettes or newsletters.
  • The content is organized into clear sections, with dates, times, locations, and speaker details provided for each event.
  • The lectures cover a range of topics, including Chinese architecture, early Italian engravings and woodcuts, and geological studies.
  • The inclusion of biographical details for speakers (e.g., Henry Killam Murphy) adds context and credibility to the announcements.
  • The Fogg Art Museum is prominently featured, indicating its role as a central venue for these events.

This document serves as a historical record of academic and cultural events at a university or museum, likely Harvard, during the early 20th century.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper, featuring a beige background with black text and a white border. The page is divided into four columns, with the first column containing the title "Gazette" followed by the date "Nov. 15." The second column lists lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy, including "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts'" and "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts.'" The third column features a lecture by Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos on "Mantegna and North Italian Engraving." The fourth column includes a list of free lectures on art.

The page also includes several advertisements, such as "The Fog Museum of Fine Arts" and "Free Lectures on Art." The overall design of the page suggests that it is a section of a larger newspaper, possibly from the early 20th century. The use of a beige background and black text gives the page a classic and timeless feel, while the inclusion of advertisements adds a touch of modernity.

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This image is a page from a scrapbook or archive, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings related to lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum. The page is beige with a wavy top edge, suggesting it may be part of an old book or document.

The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping each other. They appear to be from different newspapers or publications, as indicated by the varying font styles and sizes. The text is mostly black, but some sections are highlighted in yellow or orange, possibly to draw attention to specific details.

The content of the clippings includes announcements for upcoming lectures, exhibitions, and other events at the Fogg Art Museum. Some of the titles mentioned include "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts,'" "Free Lectures on Art," and "Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference." The dates listed range from November 1929 to December 1930, indicating that the page was likely compiled during this period.

Overall, this image provides a glimpse into the cultural and educational activities of the Fogg Art Museum during the late 1920s and early 1930s. It highlights the museum's commitment to providing public lectures and events, as well as its focus on art, history, and science.

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The image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or binder, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and typed announcements related to art lectures and events. The page is off-white with a subtle yellowing, indicating age.

The page is divided into six sections, each labeled with a date in the format "Gazette [date]" or "[date]". The dates range from November 15 to November 30, suggesting that the clippings were collected over a two-week period. The text is primarily black, with some sections featuring a slightly darker or lighter tone due to the scanning process.

The content of the clippings includes announcements for lectures on various art-related topics, such as "Lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy", "Lectures on 'Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts'", and "Free Lectures on Art". The lectures were given by professors and experts in their fields, including Mr. Henry Killam Murphy, Professor Arthur M. Hind, and Monsieur Auguste V. Desclos.

The clippings also provide details about the lectures, including the dates, times, and locations. Some sections feature additional information, such as the topics to be covered and the speakers' backgrounds.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or archive related to art history or education, providing insight into the types of events and lectures that were taking place during a specific time period.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a binder, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes. The page is divided into sections, each containing information about various lectures and events.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • The top-left clipping announces two lectures by Mr. Henry Killam Murphy on "Chinese Architecture" and "Conditions in Modern China as I Have Seen Them."
  • The top-right clipping advertises a series of lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
  • The bottom-left clipping promotes a combined meeting of the Geological Society of Boston and Harvard Geological Conference, featuring talks on "The Ring-Dike of the Ossipee Mountains" and "Fundamentals of Geomorphology in the Light of Walther Penck's Contribution."
  • The bottom-right clipping announces free lectures on art, including topics such as "Book Illustration," "Chiaroscuro Woodcut," and "Old Master Drawings."

Handwritten Notes:

  • The page features several handwritten notes, including:
    • "Gazette Nov. 15" at the top-left corner
    • "Gazette Nov. 22" at the top-right corner
    • "Post Nov. 30" in the middle-right section
    • "Trans. Nov. 29" at the bottom-center of the page

Visual Description:

  • The page has a light yellowish-beige color, suggesting it may be an aged or vintage document.
  • The newspaper clippings are arranged in a collage-style format, with some overlapping or partially covering other sections.
  • The handwritten notes are written in black ink and appear to be in a casual, cursive style.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the page.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of historical documents and notes related to art, architecture, and geology, likely from the early 20th century.