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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794120

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The image shows a yellowed, old newspaper clipping, dated Friday, March 7, 1930, from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The main article, titled "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31," discusses the grants provided to university professors to enable them to conduct research. Below this main article, there are several smaller advertisements. One ad is for Fred Olson's Art at 50 cents, another mentions a Harvard degree, and there are additional ads for services and products, including one for the Richards School of Dancing and one for Carl H. Bolter, Inc. The newspaper clipping is punched with two holes on the left side, suggesting it might be stored in a binder or file. The overall condition of the clipping suggests it has been well-preserved despite its age.

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The image shows a single sheet of an old newspaper dated Friday, March 7, 1930, from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The front page prominently features two main articles:

  1. Top Article:

    • Headline: "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31"
    • Subtitle: "University Professors Receive Grants to Enable Them to Conduct Research"
    • The article discusses financial support provided by Milton, presumably referring to a funding body, for professors to conduct research during the academic year 1930-1931.
  2. Smaller Article:

    • The lower part of the front page contains a smaller article titled "A Harvard Degree is Priceless" and features an advertisement for Fred Olsson's Art at 9 Boylston Street.
    • The ad includes a piece of text mentioning a piece of artwork at 50 cents and instructions for handling it, noting potential threats from rats, mice, moisture, and spoilage if not properly stored.

Additionally, there's a small advertisement for "Carl H. Bolter Inc." advertising genuine 100% camel hair coats, offering a $500 prize for ideas and plots related to stage productions, and listing their address and contact details at the Harvard School of Dancing in Boston.

The newspaper page is part of a bound collection, evident from the visible spine with rings on either side.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically the Cambridge, Massachusetts edition, dated Friday, March 7, 1930. The main headline on the page reads:

"Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31"

Below the headline, there is a subheading that states:

"University Professors Receive Grants to Enable Them to Conduct Research"

The rest of the page contains a mix of other articles and advertisements. One notable article or advertisement is a piece of advice on food preservation written by Fred Olsson's Art, located at 9 Boylston St., which provides tips on how to keep preserved food items like rats and mice from spoiling. It mentions using vermin-proof containers and proper storage.

Below the main article, there are several advertisements:

  1. An ad for Richards School of Dancing, located at 50 Huntington Ave., Boston, offering dance lessons.
  2. An ad for Carl H. Bolter Inc., located at 1312 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square, offering hair coats for $50.
  3. An ad for Authors' Publishing Co., located at 101 Tremont St., Room 701, Boston, seeking writers for various projects.
  4. An ad for Genuine 100% Camel Hair Coats, promoting their high-quality products.

The page also includes a small text snippet about a Harvard degree, mentioning a proper handling of particular items. The overall condition of the newspaper suggests it is an aged document.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper dated March 7, 1930, published in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The headline of the article reads, "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31," with a subheading indicating that university professors received grants to enable them to conduct research.

The visible text in the article mentions "University Professors Receive Grants to Enable Them to Conduct..." but the rest of the article is partially obscured by an overlaid advertisement.

The advertisement covers a significant portion of the article and includes several sections:

  1. An ad for Fred Olsson's art classes, specifically mentioning a Harvard Degree is Possible through his courses, with a focus on fine arts. The ad includes a phone number and address: 9 Boylston St., Cambridge.

  2. A section promoting the preservation of vermin-proof metal containers to prevent spoilage from rats and mice.

  3. An ad for Carl H. Bolter Inc., offering genuine 100% camel hair coats, with a price of $50. The ad lists their address as 1312 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, and includes a telephone number.

  4. A section for the Richards School of Dancing, located at 50 Huntington Ave., Boston, with a phone number provided.

The overall image is slightly yellowed, consistent with the age of the newspaper. The page is also bound with metal fasteners on the left side, indicating it might be part of a larger collection or scrapbook.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Mass. edition dated Friday, March 7, 1930. The headline of the main article reads: "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31," with a subheading stating, "University Professors Receive Grants to Enable Them to Conduct."

Below this headline, there is a smaller article with the headline "Fred Olsson's Art," which seems unrelated to the main article.

Additionally, there is a large advertisement in the middle of the page:

Advertisement Details:

  • Headline: A Harvard Degree is P
  • Sub-Headline: Rats and Mice Will Eat It—Moisture Will Spoil It
  • Main Text: "It is best preserved stretched and framed—But if you do keep it in a vermin-proof metal container—You can get one from Harvard Square Inc."
  • Business Ad: Carl H. Boulter Inc.
    • Location: 30 Huntington Ave., Boston, Room 701, 101 Tremont
    • Service Offered: Hair Coats made to order, Genuine 100% Camel Hair Coats
    • Price: $50.00
    • Additional Information: "They do not expect a 100% perfect original idea and plots are wanted. AI clever ideas and plots for particulars."

The advertisement also includes an image of a map indicating the location at Harvard Square, 1312 Mass. Avenue. There is a telephone number provided (TREmont 01360).

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The image appears to be a collage of various newspaper clippings and advertisements. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Top Section:

    • The topmost clipping is a news headline from Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated Friday, March 7, 1930. The headline reads: "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31." The subheading states: "University Professors Receive Grants to Enable Them to Conduct."
  2. Middle Section:

    • There is an advertisement for "Fred Olsson's Art" located at 9 Boylston St. The text reads: "Fred Olsson's Art at 50¢." The ad promotes a framed piece of art, stating it is "preserved, mounted, and framed" and is "a veritable combination."
  3. Bottom Section:

    • There are two smaller advertisements:
      • The left advertisement is for "Richard's School of Dancing" located at 1312 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston. It mentions "Modern Dancing" and provides a phone number.
      • The right advertisement is for "Carl H. Bolter Inc." located at 701 Tremont St., Room 101. It offers "Author's Proofs" for $0.50 each.

The clippings are arranged on a piece of paper that has three holes punched along the left side, suggesting it might be part of a binder or notebook. The overall appearance of the image gives a vintage feel, indicative of the early 20th century.

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This image shows a page from a publication, which appears to be aged and light brown in color. It looks like a scanned document with three hole punches visible on the left edge, indicating it was likely stored in a binder or similar filing system. The top portion of the document features a headline that reads: "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31". The subtitle below it adds that "University Professors Receive Grants to Enable Them to Conduct Research and Publish Their Findings".

The text itself is printed in a traditional newspaper column layout, with several columns of text beneath the headline. Below the main article, there are additional articles or parts of articles with headlines visible such as "Annual 'Pop' Concert" and "Harvard Defeats", though the rest of these headings and the articles themselves are partially cut off and not fully legible in the image. Beneath this, on the right half of the page, there's a section with an inverted heading that reads "ART SHOW OPENS".

There are two horizontal printed lines framing this inverted section, possibly indicating a separate notice or advertisement, with some decorative border patterns. The rest of the text in this section is upside down relative to the main article's orientation.

The overall style of the typography and layout suggests an archival document that might be from a newspaper or newsletter, likely from the era indicated by the date on the publication, which is March 7, 1930. The document has a historical feel and gives insight into academic grants and events of the time.

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This image depicts a page from what appears to be an old newspaper or publication. The headline at the top reads, "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31" and includes a subhead stating, "University Professors Receive Grants to Enable Them to Conduct." The date on the page is "Cambridge, Mass., Friday, March 7, 1930."

The rest of the page, seen upside down, appears to contain advertisements or notices, one of which reads "A Harvard Degree is a..." followed by "Fred Olsson's Art" located at "9 Boylston St.," advertising "50 c". There are several smaller text boxes that include other advertisements, such as "Genuine 100% Camel Hair Coats $50.00" and details about various services, classes, and locations in Cambridge.

The page has holes punched on the left side, indicating it may have been part of a binder or an archive collection. The edges are slightly yellowed, suggesting it is aged.

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The image shows a beige sheet of paper with several snippets of old newspaper clippings attached to it. The main visible headline at the top reads: "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31." The paper appears to be dated "Cambridge, Mass., Friday, March 7, 1930." Part of the text is obscured or partially covered by another clipping below it, which is upside down and references "Fred Olsson's Art" and mentions "A Harvard Degree Is P." Additionally, there are smaller snippets with partially visible text about various topics including an advertisement or notice mentioning "Carl H. Bolter Inc." and "Hair Coats." The paper has three holes punched along the left side, suggesting it was stored in a binder. The overall condition of the paper and clippings appears aged and yellowed.

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The image is a scanned copy of a page from a newspaper or periodical. The page is dated March 7, 1930, and contains a headline that reads "Thirty-Nine Milton Aids Given Professors for Work in 1930-31." The headline is followed by a brief summary of the article, which states that university professors have received grants to enable them to conduct research.

The article appears to be focused on the Milton Fund, which provided financial support to professors for their research activities. The article mentions that 39 professors were awarded grants for the academic year 1930-31.

The page also includes a table or chart that lists the names of the professors who received grants, along with the amount of funding they received. The table is divided into columns, with the professor's name in the first column, the amount of the grant in the second column, and possibly other details in the subsequent columns.

The image shows the page in a slightly slanted position, with the left side of the page appearing higher than the right side. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface, which may be a table or a wall. The image appears to be a scanned copy of a physical document, as evidenced by the slight imperfections and discolorations in the image.