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This image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the photographs and the text. The page contains several articles and images:

1. Top Left: A black-and-white photograph of an elderly man with a long beard, labeled as a "Portrait of an Old Man" by Rembrandt. Below the image is a description mentioning it as a gift to the Fogg Art Museum.

2. Top Right: A photograph of a man standing on a staircase, wearing a suit and hat. The text below this image identifies him as the fourth occupant of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry, Professor Arthur Mayger Hind.

3. Lower Left: An article titled "PIERIAN SODALITY CONCERT ON DECEMBER 12 POSTPONED," detailing the postponement of a concert due to other musical events at the Fogg Art Museum and the Commander Hotel.

4. Center: A section labeled "Transcript Dec. 12" containing the "Harvard Calendar" for the day, listing lectures and events scheduled for that day.

5. Lower Right: An article titled "CRIMSON DEC. 9" announcing the "Norton Lectures" by Professor A.M. Hind, which were rescheduled to be held on December 10 and February 4.

6. Bottom Left: A brief note about the Fogg Art Museum's hours and exhibitions, dated "Post Dec. 14."

7. Bottom Right: An article from "Christian Science Monitor" dated "Dec. 8 1930," announcing the election of Henry Bryant Bigelow as professor of zoology at Harvard University.

The overall appearance of the page suggests it is from a historical publication, possibly a university newspaper or alumni magazine, given the content and style.

This image appears to be a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of news clippings, possibly related to events at Harvard University. The page contains several photographs and text clippings from different sources, dated around December 1930.

1. Top Left Photograph:

   • The image shows a portrait of an old man with a long beard, identified as a painting by Rembrandt titled "Portrait of an Old Man." The text mentions that this painting was gifted to the Fogg Art Museum as part of a large bequest from the late Mrs. Aaron Naumburg of New York. The painting was previously housed in the Gallery of the Palace of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg.

2. Top Right Photograph:

   • This is a photograph of a man standing on a set of stairs outside a building. The man is wearing a suit and holding a hat. The text identifies him as Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, the fourth occupant of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry. He was a former Slade Professor at Oxford and Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London. He is lecturing on Rembrandt during his term at Harvard and will live in Lowell House.

3. Middle Left Text:

   • This clipping from "The Crimson" dated December 6 announces that the Pierian Sodality Concert scheduled for December 12 has been postponed due to conflicting events at the Harvard Union, Fogg Art Museum, and Commander Hotel. The orchestra will play at the Union sometime during the middle of February.

4. Middle Right Text:

   • This is a section of the "Harvard Calendar" from the "Transcript" dated December 12, listing various lectures, concerts, and events happening from December 15 to December 17. The events include lectures on the geochemistry and chemistry of the titanium group, physiological aspects of recent work on the metabolism of the eye, old master drawings, and contemporary literature in Italy.

5. Bottom Left Text:

   • This clipping from "The Post" dated December 14 provides information about the Fogg Art Museum's opening hours and special exhibitions, including paintings from the Naumburg collection, etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn, and 19th-century watercolors.

6. Bottom Right Text:

   • This clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated December 8, 1930, announces the election of Henry Bryant Bigelow as a professor of zoology at Harvard University. It also mentions the appointment of Francis Peabody Magoun Jr. as an exchange professor to France, and the continuation of Adolph Goldschmidt and Kuno Franke at Harvard.

The page is organized in a collage format, with each clipping and photograph labeled and dated, providing a snapshot of various events and announcements from December 1930.

This image shows a single sheet of paper from a scrapbook or archive, dated December 1930. It is a collage of newspaper clippings and articles, primarily concerning Harvard University events, personnel, and museum acquisitions. The page is divided into several sections, each with a headline, date, and text, and features two prominent black-and-white photographs.

Here's a description of the key elements:

Top Section (Two Photographs & Captions)

• Left Photograph: A portrait of the painter Rembrandt van Rijn.

  • Caption (Crimson Dec. 6): Announces a major gift to the Fogg Art Museum from the estate of Mrs. Aaron Naumburg of New York. The centerpiece is Rembrandt's “Portrait of an Old Man,” described as one of the most important masterpieces in the collection. Other included works are a small canvas by El Greco and a painting by Frans Hals. The caption notes the Rembrandt painting was originally hung in the Palace of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg for over 150 years.

• Right Photograph: A full-length portrait of a man, Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, standing on a stone staircase, holding his hat.

  • Caption (Crimson Dec. 7): Identifies him as the fourth occupant of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry. He is described as a former Slade Professor at Oxford and Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London. The caption notes he is lecturing on Rembrandt and will live in Lowell House during his term at Harvard.

Middle and Bottom Sections (Text Articles)

• Pierian Sodality Concert (Crimson Dec. 6): An article announcing the postponement of a concert by the Pierian Sodality Orchestra, originally scheduled for December 12, to a date in mid-February due to scheduling conflicts with other groups.

• Harvard Calendar (Transcript Dec. 12): A detailed schedule of lectures and events for the week of December 12-19, 1930. It lists daily events, including lectures on topics like “The Geobiochemistry and Chemistry of the Titano-silicates,” “The Oxford Group,” “Phytopathology,” and “Renaissance Literature in Italy.” It also lists the location and time for various church services and meetings.

• Norton Lectures (Crimson Dec. 9): A brief note stating that the Norton Lectures by Professor A.M. Hind, scheduled for December 10 and February 4, will not be given.

• Harvard Zoology Professor Named (Christian Science Monitor Dec. 8, 1930): An announcement that Henry Bryant Bigelow has been appointed professor of zoology at Harvard University (as of December 8, 1930). He is noted to have been connected with the Museum of Comparative Zoology since 1905 and is the author of numerous treatises on zoology and oceanography. The article also mentions that Francis Peabody Magoun Jr., assistant professor of English, was announced as an exchange professor to France for 1931-32, and Adolph Goldschmidt was coming to Harvard for the first half of the academic year as the Kuno Franke professor of German art and culture.

• Fogg Art Museum (Post Dec. 14): A short notice stating the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University is open to the public daily (except Mondays) and lists special exhibitions, including paintings from the Naumburg collection and etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn.

The page is an artifact providing a snapshot of academic and cultural life at Harvard University in December 1930, focusing on the arts, lectures, and museum acquisitions.

A page from the Crimson newspaper has two photographs of a man. The first photograph is a portrait of an old man with a long beard, wearing a long-sleeve shirt. The second photograph is a man in a suit standing on a staircase. There is a text below the photographs that reads, "Gift to the Fogg Art Museum: 'Portrait of an Old Man,' by Rembrandt, and one of the many valuable items in the recent large bequest to the Museum under the will of the late Mrs. Aaron Naumburg of New York."

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a page from an old newspaper or publication. The page features several articles and photographs, with text and images arranged in a grid-like format.

In the top left corner, there is a photograph of a bearded man with a long white beard and mustache. The text below the photograph reads "Gift to the Fogg Art Museum: Portrait of an Old Man" by Rembrandt, one of the many valuable items in the recent large bequest to the Museum under the will of the late Mrs. Aaron Naumburg of New York. Other paintings in the collection, which have been hung for over a hundred years, are the temple "Christ Driving the Money-changers from the Temple" and "Portrait of a Preacher" by Frans Hals, the Rembrandts, and others.

In the top right corner, there is a photograph of a man standing on the stairs of a building. The text below the photograph reads "The fourth occupant of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry: Professor Arthur Mayer Hind, former Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Oxford and Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London. Professor Hind will live in Lowell House. During his term at Harvard he will be lecturing on Rembrandt."

In the bottom left corner, there is a photograph of a man with a beard and mustache. The text below the photograph reads "Pierpont Morgan Library, New York. The Norton Lectures by Professor A. M. Hind scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, and Wednesday, February 4 will not be given, it was announced yesterday."

In the bottom right corner, there is a photograph of a man with a beard and mustache. The text below the photograph reads "Harvard Calendar."

The page also features several other articles and photographs, including an article about a concert by the Pierian Sodality Orchestra, an article about a Harvard Calendar, and an article about a Christian Zoology Professor Named. The text is written in a small font and is difficult to read, but it appears to be a mix of news articles, announcements, and advertisements.

The image is a scanned page from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated December 6, 1931, as indicated by the header "Crimson Dec. 6." The page features a combination of textual content and two photographs, along with a small section titled "Harvard Calendar." Here is a detailed description:

Photographs:

1. Left Photograph:

   • Subject: A portrait of an elderly man with a long, flowing white beard and a serious expression. He is wearing a dark, formal jacket and appears to be seated.
   • Caption: Below the photograph, the text reads:
     "Gift to the Fogg Art Museum: 'Portrait of an Old Man' by Rembrandt, bequeathed to the Museum under the will of the late Mrs. Aron Naumburg of New York. Other paintings in the collection include a small canvas of El Greco's 'Christ Driving the Money-changers from the Temple' and 'Portrait of a Preacher' by Frans Hals. The Rembrandt, shown here, was one of the most important masterpieces in the Gallery of the Palace of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg, where it hung for over a hundred years."

2. Right Photograph:

   • Subject: A man standing on a staircase, dressed in formal attire (a suit and hat), with a confident posture. He is holding a hat in one hand and appears to be looking slightly to the side.
   • Caption: Below the photograph, the text reads:
     "The fourth occupant of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry: Professor Arthur Maynard Hind, former Slade Lecturer at Oxford and Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum. London. Professor Hind is preparing on Rembrandt. During his term at Harvard he will live in Lowell House."

Textual Content:

• Top Left Section:
  The caption beneath the left photograph provides details about a gift to the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting a Rembrandt portrait and other notable artworks in the collection.

• Top Right Section:
  The caption beneath the right photograph introduces Professor Arthur Maynard Hind, describing his academic background and role at Harvard University.

• Middle Section:
  A section titled "PIERIAN SODALITY CONCERT ON DECEMBER 12 POSTPONED" announces that a concert scheduled for December 12 by the Pierian Sodality orchestra, originally set to take place at the Harvard Union, has been postponed. The concert will now be held on December 14 at the same venue, with the Stradivarius quartet performing. The postponement is due to concerns about overcrowding.

• Bottom Left Section:
  A small notice titled "Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University" provides details about museum hours and exhibitions, including a mention of Rembrandt etchings and watercolors on display.

• Bottom Right Section:
  A section titled "Harvard Calendar" lists upcoming lectures and events at Harvard University, including:

  • "Lecture: 'The Geochemistry and Chemistry of Petroleum' by Dr. Marinus van Krevelen" on Friday, Dec. 11.
  • "Lecture: 'The Oxford Group' by Professor Robert E. Streeter" on Sunday, Dec. 13.
  • "Lecture: 'Dramatic Club Play: A Respectful Theatre, Brecher, Rev. Harry E. Fosdick, minister of the Riverside Church, New York'" on Monday, Dec. 14.
  • "Lecture: 'The Metaphysical Aspects of Recent Work on the Mechanism of Enzyme Action' by Dr. John H. Northrop" on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
  • "Lecture: 'Unitarian Aspects of Recent Work on the Mechanism of Enzyme Action' by Dr. John H. Northrop" on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

• Additional Notices:

  • "Norton Lectures": Announces that the Hind Lectures by Professor M. Hind, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, and Wednesday, February 4, will not be given. It was announced yesterday.
  • "Christian Science Monitor": Mentions the election of Henry Bryant Bigelow as professor of zoology at Harvard University, effective from the second half of the current academic year.

Overall Layout:

The page is structured with a mix of images and text, typical of a newspaper or academic publication. The photographs are prominently displayed at the top, with detailed captions providing context. The middle and bottom sections contain event announcements, academic schedules, and institutional updates, creating a comprehensive snapshot of cultural, academic, and institutional activities at the time. The design is clean and organized, with clear headings and subheadings to guide the reader.

Key Themes:

• Art and Culture: The page highlights significant art donations to the Fogg Art Museum and upcoming cultural events.
• Academia: It emphasizes academic lectures, professorial appointments, and institutional updates at Harvard University.
• Community Events: The postponement of a concert and the announcement of lectures reflect the community's engagement with cultural and intellectual activities.

This page provides a historical glimpse into the cultural and academic life of Harvard University in December 1931.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, arranged on a piece of paper with holes for binding, likely from the 1930s. The clippings are in black and white, featuring various articles and photographs.

Newspaper Clippings:

• Portrait of an Old Man: A photograph of an elderly man with a long beard, accompanied by a caption describing the painting as a gift to the Fogg Art Museum.
• Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry: A photograph of a man standing on the steps of a building, with a caption announcing the appointment of Professor Arthur Mayger Hind as the fourth occupant of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry.
• Pierian Sodality Concert: An article announcing the postponement of a concert scheduled to take place on December 12, citing concerns about the playing of the concert.
• Harvard Calendar: A list of events and lectures scheduled to take place at Harvard University, including a lecture on "The Geology and Chemistry of the Tropics" and a concert by the Pierian Sodality Orchestra.
• Norton Lectures: An article announcing the Norton Lectures by Professor A.M. Hind, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, and Wednesday, February 4.
• Harvard Zoology Professor Named: An article announcing the election of Henry Bryant Bigelow as professor of zoology, who was previously named as professor of comparative zoology from 1900 to the present time.

Overall:

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and academic life of Harvard University in the 1930s, highlighting the university's commitment to the arts and sciences. The newspaper clippings offer a snapshot of the events and appointments that took place during this time period, providing valuable insight into the university's history and development.

The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or archive, featuring two newspaper clippings and a photograph. The left clipping is titled "PIERIAN SODALITY CONCERT ON DECEMBER 12 POSTPONED" and discusses the postponement of a concert by the Pierian Sodality orchestra. The right clipping is titled "Norton Lectures" and announces the upcoming lectures by Professor A.M. Hind.

The photograph shows a man in a suit standing on the steps of a building, with a caption that reads "The fourth occupant of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry: Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, former Slade Professor at Oxford and Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London." The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or reproduction of the original page. Overall, the image appears to be a collection of historical documents and photographs related to Harvard University's cultural events and faculty members.

The image is a scanned page of a scrapbook or album, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs. The page is off-white with a yellowed tone, indicating age.

Photographs:

• A portrait of an older man with a long beard, identified as Rembrandt, is displayed on the left side of the page.
• A photograph of a man in a suit standing on a staircase is shown on the right side of the page.

Newspaper Clippings:

• The clippings are arranged below the photographs and appear to be from various newspapers, including the Crimson, Harvard Calendar, Norton Lectures, Christian Science Monitor, and Fogg Art Museum.
• The articles discuss topics such as art, music, and academic appointments at Harvard University.

Content:

• The article accompanying the Rembrandt portrait discusses a gift to the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the significance of the painting.
• The article next to the photograph of the man on the staircase provides information about Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, who has been appointed to the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry at Harvard University.
• Other articles on the page cover events such as concerts, lectures, and appointments at Harvard University.

Overall:

• The page appears to be a scrapbook or album page created by someone interested in art, music, and academia, likely a student or faculty member at Harvard University during the early 20th century.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the early 20th century, featuring a collection of articles and photographs. The clipping is yellowed with age and has three holes punched along its left edge, suggesting it was once part of a binder or scrapbook.

Photographs:

• A portrait of an older man with a long beard, accompanied by a caption that reads "Gift to the Fogg Art Museum: 'Portrait of an Old Man' by Rembrandt, one of the many valuable items in the recent large bequest to the Museum under the will of the late Mrs. Aaron Naumburg of New York."
• A photograph of a man in a suit standing on the steps of a building, with a caption that reads "The fourth occupant of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry: Professor Arthur Mayger Hind, former Slade Professor at Oxford and Assistant Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, London."

Articles:

• Pierian Sodality Concert on December 12 Postponed: An article announcing the postponement of a concert by the Pierian Sodality orchestra, scheduled to take place on Friday evening, December 12, due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Harvard Calendar: A calendar of events for Harvard University, listing various lectures, concerts, and meetings.
• Harvard Zoology Professor Named: An article announcing the election of Henry Bryant Bigelow as professor of zoology at Harvard University, effective January 1, 1930.
• Norton Lectures: A notice stating that the Norton Lectures by Professor A.M. Hind, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, and Wednesday, February 4, will not be given.

Overall:

The clipping appears to be a collection of news and announcements from Harvard University, featuring a mix of cultural events, academic appointments, and notable lectures. The inclusion of photographs and articles suggests that the clipping was likely compiled by someone interested in keeping track of university news and events.