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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794098

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The image appears to be a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated December 6, 1930. It contains a calendar of events for the week of December 10 to December 12, 1930. The events listed include lectures, seminars, and a concert. Here are the details:

  • Wednesday, December 10:

    • Harvard Medical School: The George W. Gay Lectures on "Medical Ethics."
    • Harvard Mathematical Club: "A Minimum Problem" by Mr. J. L. Doob.
  • Thursday, December 11:

    • Biological Seminar: "Origin of the Bird Life of Guatemala" by Mr. Ludlow Griscom.
    • Lectures: "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
    • Harvard Engineering School Chapter of Tau Beta Pi: Fall Initiation Ceremony and Dinner.
    • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert: Conducted by Dr. Serge Koussevitzky.
  • Friday, December 12:

    • Lecture: "The Geochemistry and Chemistry of the Titanium Group" by Professor Georg von Hevesy.
    • Faculty of the Theological School: Meeting in the Faculty Room.
    • Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet.

At the bottom of the page, there is a section listing art exhibitions at various locations, including the Fogg Art Museum, Print Corner, Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Grand Rapids Art Association.

The page is part of a bound volume, as indicated by the punched holes on the left side. The text is typewritten, and the overall appearance suggests it is from an older publication.

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This image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated December 6, 1930. The page appears to be a continuation from a previous issue, as indicated by the text "Wednesday, December 10 (Continued)" at the top. The content lists various events and lectures scheduled for December 10, 11, and 12, 1930. The events cover a range of topics including medical ethics, mathematics, biology, art, engineering, and music. Specific details include:

  • Wednesday, December 10:

    • George W. Gay Lectures on "Medical Ethics" by Dr. William H. Robey.
    • Harvard Mathematical Club lecture on "A Minimum Problem" by Mr. J. L. Doob.
  • Thursday, December 11:

    • Biological Seminar on "Origin of the Bird Life of Guatemala" by Mr. Ludlow Griscom.
    • Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by Professor Arthur M. Hind.
    • Harvard Engineering School Chapter of Tau Beta Pi Fall Initiation Ceremony and Dinner.
    • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert conducted by Dr. Serge Koussevitzky.
  • Friday, December 12:

    • Lecture on "The Geochemistry and Chemistry of the Titanium Group" by Professor Georg von Hevesy.
    • Faculty of the Theological School meeting.
    • Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet.

At the bottom of the page, there is a section titled "Art Digest" dated December 1, 1930, which provides information about art exhibitions in various locations such as Cambridge, Mass., Hingham Center, Mass., Detroit, Mich., and Grand Rapids, Mich. The page has three holes punched on the right side, suggesting it was part of a binder or notebook.

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This image displays a single page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated December 6, 1930. It is a printed document on aged, off-white paper, with three punched holes along the right edge, indicating it was likely filed in a binder.

The page serves as a calendar of events for Harvard University, listing academic lectures, concerts, and other activities scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, through Friday, December 12, 1930.

Main Content Structure:

The page is divided into three sections by day:


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 (Continued)

  • Harvard Medical School: The George W. Gay Lectures on “Medical Ethics” by Dr. William H. Robey (5 p.m., Amphitheatre of Building C, Longwood Avenue).
  • Harvard Mathematical Club: “A Minimum Problem” by Mr. J. L. Doob (8 p.m., Common Room, Conant Hall).

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11

  • Biological Seminar: “Origin of the Bird Life of Guatemala” by Mr. Ludlow Griscom (4:45 p.m., Zoological Laboratory, Room 402).
  • Lectures on “Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts”: “Chiaroscuro Woodcut” by Professor Arthur M. Hind (5 p.m., Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum).
  • Harvard Engineering School Chapter of Tau Beta Pi: Fall Initiation Ceremony and Dinner (5:30 p.m., Harvard Union).
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert: Conductor Dr. Serge Koussevitzky (8 p.m., Sanders Theatre). Program includes Mozart’s The Magic Flute Overture and Symphony No. 2 in D major (K. 550), and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

  • Lecture (Under auspices of Division of Chemistry): “The Geochemistry and Chemistry of the Titanium Group” by Professor Georg von Hevesy of the University of Freiburg (4 p.m., Medium Lecture Room, Mallinckrodt Laboratory).
  • Faculty of the Theological School: Meeting in the Faculty Room, Andover Hall (4:30 p.m.).
  • Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet: (Under auspices of Divisions of Music and Fine Arts) (8:15 p.m., Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum). Program details referenced in “Calendar Notes,” page 55.

Additional Section: Art Digest

In the bottom right corner, there is a smaller boxed section titled “Art Digest” (handwritten annotation also says “Art Digest Dec. 6, 1930”), listing current art exhibitions:

  • Cambridge, Mass.: Fogg Art Museum — Loan exhibition of William Blake’s works.
  • Hingham Center, Mass.: Print Corner — Block prints in color by Frances Gearhart (through Jan. 3).
  • Detroit, Mich.: Detroit Institute of Arts — Contemporary Japanese painting (to Dec. 21).
  • Grand Rapids, Mich.: Grand Rapids Art Association — Paintings; portraits by Alexander Fyfe; Japanese bronzes; photographs by Paul D. Towne.
  • Public Library (location unspecified): Indian Art (A.F.A.).

Physical Characteristics:

  • The paper has a slight yellowish tint, consistent with its age.
  • The main text block is set within a light beige rectangular box.
  • The Gazette’s masthead, “HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE,” appears at the top, followed by the date.
  • The overall style is typewritten or typeset in a classic serif font, typical of early 20th-century academic publications.
  • The handwritten annotation “Art Digest Dec. 6, 1930” in the bottom right corner may have been added later by a reader or archivist.

This document offers a rich glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life at Harvard nearly a century ago, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of university activities and the prominence of both academic and artistic events.

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The image appears to be a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated December 6, 1980. The page lists various events and activities happening at Harvard University during the week of December 10-12, 1980.

The events listed include:

  • A lecture by Dr. William H. Roby on "Medical Ethics" at the Harvard Medical School.
  • A seminar on "The Origin of the Bird Life of Guatemala" at the Zoological Laboratory.
  • A lecture by Professor Arthur M. Hind on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • A fall initiation ceremony for the Harvard Engineering School Chapter of TAU BETA PI.
  • A concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, featuring Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and "Symphony in G minor."
  • A lecture by Professor Georg von Hevesy on "The Geochemistry and Chemistry of the Titanium Group" at the University of Freiburg.
  • A meeting of the Faculty of the Theological School.
  • A concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page also includes advertisements for various art exhibitions and events happening in Cambridge, Mass., Hingham Center, Mass., Detroit, Mich., and Grand Rapids, Mich.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities happening at Harvard University during the week of December 10-12, 1980.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated December 6, 1930. The page contains a list of events and activities scheduled for the week, including lectures, seminars, concerts, and meetings. The events are organized by date and time, with brief descriptions of each event. The page also includes advertisements for art exhibitions and other cultural events in the Boston area. The image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural life of Harvard University in the early 20th century.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Wednesday, December 10, 1930. It is a printed newsletter or bulletin that lists various academic, cultural, and social events happening at Harvard University and its affiliated institutions during the week of December 10–12, 1930. Here is a detailed description of the content:

Header Information

  • Title: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE"
  • Date: Wednesday, December 10, 1930 (Continued)
  • The page is formatted as a typed document with neatly organized text.

Main Content

The page is divided into sections detailing events scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, Thursday, December 11, and Friday, December 12. Each event is listed with the following details:

  1. Event Title
  2. Speaker or Organizer
  3. Location
  4. Time
  5. Additional Notes (if applicable)

Wednesday, December 10

  1. Medical Ethics Lecture:

    • Title: "Medical Ethics"
    • Speaker: Dr. William H. Robey
    • Location: George W. Gay Lecture C, Harvard Medical School, Longwood Avenue, Boston
    • Time: 3 P.M.
    • Note: These lectures are intended primarily for students in the Medical School but are open to officers of instruction in the University.
  2. Mathematical Club Meeting:

    • Title: "A Minimum Problem"
    • Speaker: Mr. J. L. Doob
    • Location: Common Room, Conant Hall
    • Time: 8 P.M.

Thursday, December 11

  1. Biological Seminar:

    • Title: "Origin of the Bird Life of Guatemala"
    • Speaker: Mr. Ludlow Griscom
    • Location: Zoological Laboratory, Room 402
    • Time: 4:45 P.M.
  2. Lectures on Art:

    • Title: "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts"
    • Speaker: Professor Arthur M. Hind
    • Location: Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum
    • Time: 5 P.M.
  3. Tau Beta Pi Initiation Ceremony and Dinner:

    • Event: Fall Initiation Ceremony and Dinner
    • Location: Harvard Union
    • Time: 5:30 P.M.
    • Note: Faculty members, alumni of the Chapter, and members of other chapters are invited. A charge of $1.50 will be made for the dinner. RSVPs should be made to Mr. William E. Billings, 51 Thayer Hall, Cambridge.
  4. Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert:

    • Conductor: Dr. Serge Koussevitzky
    • Location: Sanders Theatre
    • Time: 8 P.M.
    • Programme:
      • Mozart: Overture, "The Magic Flute"
      • Mozart: Symphony in G minor (Kochel No. 550)
      • Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

Friday, December 12

  1. Lecture on Chemistry:

    • Title: "The Geochemistry and Chemistry of the Titanium Group"
    • Speaker: Professor Georg von Hevesy, of the University of Freiburg
    • Location: Medium Lecture Room, Mallinckrodt Laboratory
    • Time: 4 P.M.
  2. Faculty Meeting:

    • Event: Meeting of the Faculty of the Theological School
    • Location: Faculty Room, Andover Hall
    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
  3. Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet:

    • Event: Concert
    • Location: Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum
    • Time: 8:15 P.M.
    • Note: For the program, see "Calendar Notes," page 55.

Footer Information

At the bottom of the page, there are additional notes about art exhibitions and events happening in other cities:

  • Cambridge, Mass.:

    • Fogg Art Museum: Exhibition of the works of William Blake.
    • Print exhibition of landscapes by Hincham Center, Mass.
    • International Exhibition of Prints, Jan. 3–Color International, Detroit, Mich.
  • Detroit, Mich.:

    • Contemporary Arts: To Dec. 21.
    • School of Painting: Tench International Water Color Exhibition; paintings by John Caroll.
  • Grand Rapids, Mich.:

    • Grand Rapids Art Gallery: Alexander Fyfe; Japanese brocades; photography; Paul D. Townsend.
    • Public Library: Indian Art (A. Y. A.).

Additional Details

  • The page includes a handwritten note in the top right corner: "Art Digest Dec. 1930."
  • The overall layout is clean and structured, typical of university newsletters from the early 20th century.

Summary

This page serves as a comprehensive schedule of academic, cultural, and social events at Harvard University for the week of December 10–12, 1930. It highlights lectures, concerts, seminars, and exhibitions, reflecting the rich intellectual and artistic life at the university during that era. The inclusion of external art events suggests a broader cultural context beyond Harvard's campus.

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The image presents a scanned page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated December 6, 1930. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column featuring the following events:

  • Wednesday, December 10:
    • Harvard Medical School: The George W. Gay Lectures on "Medical Ethics" by Dr. William H. Robey
    • Harvard Mathematical Club: "A Minimum Problem" by Mr. J.L. Doob
  • Thursday, December 11:
    • Biological Seminar: "Origin of the Bird Life of Guatemala" by Mr. Ludlow Griscom
    • Lectures on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by V. "Chiaroscuro Woodcut" Professor Arthur M. Hind
  • Friday, December 12:
    • Lecture: "The Geochemistry and Chemistry of the Titanium Group" by Professor Georg von Hevesy
    • Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet

The right column contains a list of events for the week, including:

  • Harvard Engineering School Chapter of Tau Beta Pi Fall Initiation Ceremony and Dinner
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert
  • Faculty of the Theological School Meeting

At the bottom of the page, there is a section titled "Art Digest" with a list of art-related events, including lectures, exhibitions, and concerts.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of the academic and cultural events taking place at Harvard University in December 1930.

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This image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated December 6, 1930. The page features a list of events and lectures scheduled for the week of December 10-12, 1930.

The page is divided into three sections, each corresponding to a different day:

  • Wednesday, December 10: A lecture by Dr. William H. Robey on "Medical Ethics" at the George W. Gay Lectures, followed by a lecture by Mr. J.L. Door on "A Minimum Problem" at the Harvard Mathematical Club.
  • Thursday, December 11: A biological seminar on "Origin of the Bird Life of Guatemala" by Mr. Ludlow Griscom, a lecture on "Early Italian Engravings and Woodcuts" by Professor Arthur M. Hind, and a fall initiation ceremony and dinner for the Harvard Engineering School Chapter of Tau Beta Pi.
  • Friday, December 12: A lecture on "The Geochemistry and Chemistry of the Titanium Group" by Professor Georg von Hevesy, a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, and a meeting of the Faculty of the Theological School.

The page also includes a list of art exhibitions and concerts taking place in Cambridge and Boston during the week. Overall, the page provides a snapshot of the academic and cultural activities taking place at Harvard University in December 1930.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated December 6, 1930.

Page Details
The page is off-white and features a list of events scheduled for December 10-12, 1930, at Harvard University. The events include lectures, concerts, and meetings across various departments and faculties.

Events Listed
The events are organized by date, with the following details provided:

  • Date
  • Time
  • Location
  • Topic or title of the event
  • Speaker or performer (where applicable)

Notable Events
Some of the notable events listed include:

  • A lecture on "Medical Ethics" by Dr. William H. Robey
  • A concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • A meeting of the Faculty of the Theological School

Additional Information
The page also includes a section at the bottom with information about exhibitions and events at various art museums and institutions.

Overall
The image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities taking place at Harvard University in December 1930.

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The image presents a scanned page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated December 6, 1930. The page is yellowed and features three holes punched along its right edge.

Header
At the top of the page, the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" is displayed in small black text, accompanied by the handwritten date "Dec.6,1930" to the right.

Content
The main content of the page consists of a list of events scheduled for Wednesday, December 10 (continued), Thursday, December 11, and Friday, December 12. These events include lectures, concerts, and meetings, with details such as time, location, and speaker or performer.

Footer
In the bottom-right corner, a handwritten note reads "get typed Dec 9,1930." Below this, a list of exhibitions and events at various locations is provided, including:

  • Fogg Art Museum
  • Print Corner
  • Detroit Institute of Arts
  • Grand Rapids Art Association
  • Public Library

Background
The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photocopy of the original page. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or archive of Harvard University's events and activities from December 1930.