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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794094

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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This image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, likely from a historic issue given its aged appearance. The document features multiple articles and announcements, including references to events at a location called "Pierian Sodality" and possibly at "Harvard," indicating an academic context. There's mention of a Harvard Calendar with dates and events, which suggests the image may be from a publication associated with Harvard University.

One article is titled "Pierian Sodality Concert on December 19 Postponed"; it discusses the postponement of a concert that was scheduled to be held on December 12. The content is likely providing information about the rescheduling and the reasons behind it.

Another section mentions "Norton Lectures" scheduled by a professor, with dates and topics. This corresponds to an event series or academic lectures.

On the right, there's a small text box with the heading "Harvard Zoology," which mentions an election associated with a zoological department, possibly also connected to Harvard University.

The page includes handwritten markings, suggesting that someone interacted with it for annotations or reference, and there are three punched holes along the left margin, indicating that the page was probably housed in a binder or folder.

The layout, font style, and paper quality all indicate that this is an archival document, providing insight into historical academic events and announcements.

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This image is a scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings. The page includes an image of a man standing next to a staircase, dressed formally in a suit and holding a hat. There is also an image of a painting titled "Portrait of an Old Man" by Rembrandt, donated to the Fogg Art Museum. Various clippings detail events and announcements related to Harvard University, such as a postponed concert by the Pierian Sodality orchestra, a Harvard Calendar listing events, notes on Norton Lectures, and information about the naming of a Harvard Zoology professor. Each piece is annotated with publication names (e.g., Crimson, Transcript) and dates ranging from December to an unspecified year.

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The image shows a vintage scrapbook page with two large black-and-white photos at the top and several small newspaper clippings pasted below.

  • Left photo: A bust-style portrait of an older man with a full beard. The face is obscured by a gray censor block.
  • Right photo: A man in a suit standing on a stone staircase, leaning on a balustrade, also with his face obscured by a gray block. He’s holding a hat in one hand.

Around the photos are clipped articles and notices with orange borders, including items about art and museum gifts, academic lectures, and campus events (e.g., calendar notes, concert notices, and a Harvard-related snippet). The page has three binder holes on the left edge and looks aged, with a handwritten note at the top saying something like “Crimson” and a date.

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This image is a collage of newspaper clippings and photographs mounted on a page with visible hole punches for placement in a binder or folder.

Description:

  1. Top Left:

    • A photograph of a man with a blurred face is labeled as a gift to the Fogg Art Museum, identifying it as "Portrait of an Old Man" by Rembrandt. Text beneath the image provides details about the painting and other artworks in the collection.
  2. Top Right:

    • Sepia-toned photograph of a man standing on a staircase with his face blurred. The accompanying text identifies this individual as the fourth occupant of a specific academic chair at Harvard University. The details mention him transitioning from roles at Oxford and as an assistant keeper at the British Museum.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • This section contains several small articles clipped from different publications:
      • Crimson Dec. 6: An article about the postponement of the Pierian Sodality concert scheduled for December 12 at Harvard due to unforeseen events.
      • Transcript Dec. 12: A Harvard Calendar listing events, courses, and public activities at the university, including lectures, theater, and recitals.
      • Crimson Dec. 9: An announcement about Norton Lectures by Professor A.M. Hind being postponed.
      • Christian Science Monitor Dec. 8: A small article emphasizing the appointment of Henry Bryant Bigelow to a chair in zoology at Harvard University.

Overall Theme:

The page appears to be a historical archive or scrapbook documenting events, announcements, and achievements at Harvard University, likely from the early 20th century. The handwritten notes and yellowish color of the paper suggest it is an older item.