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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794135

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The image shows an open, blank book with a light-colored, possibly yellowish, page. There are three holes punched along the left side, suggesting it is meant to be placed in a binder or a folder. Near the top of the page, there is a small, rectangular, orange sticker with some text on it. The text seems to be related to an event or lecture, mentioning "Appreciation of Art" and detailing a specific lecture series by the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, at the New York State Museum on January 27 at 8 P.M. The lecturer is identified as Henry R. Hope, Associate Curator of the Department of Architecture at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Additionally, there is some faint, handwritten text at the top right corner, which appears to say "January 6, 1930." The rest of the page is blank, with no other visible markings or text.

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The image depicts a page from what appears to be a transcript or a document from a lecture series. The document is part of a folder or binder, likely from the early 20th century, suggested by the handwritten date "Transcript 1920" in the top right corner.

The visible portion of the document contains a small, yellowed clipping with printed text. The text reads:

"Appreciation of art is the author of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, Massachusetts, will present at 7:45 P.M. in the New York Art Museum at Harvard University, Henry Fairfield Osborn, Director of the Museum of Technology, will be the lecturer."

The rest of the page is blank, except for a few faint pencil marks at the bottom left corner. The page itself is bordered with blue paper clips, suggesting it has been pinned into a binder or folder.

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The image shows a piece of aged, yellowed paper, likely a transcript or a record from the early 20th century, dated 1920. The paper is labeled "Transcript 1920" in the top right corner.

There is a small, yellowed note or ticket attached near the top left of the page. The text on this note reads:

"Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, will present in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts, at 7:45 P.M. in the New Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, Henry Cabot Lodge Hall, Museum of Technology will be the lecturer."

The rest of the page is mostly blank except for some small holes likely from staples or pins, indicating it may have been part of a larger collection or filing system.

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The image depicts a piece of paper, likely part of an old document or file, which has been partially filled out or annotated.

  1. Main Content:

    • The document contains a handwritten note in the top right corner that reads "Transcript 1930."
    • There is a small, attached yellowish slip of paper with printed text. The text on the slip reads:
      Appreciation of art is the subject of
      the lecture series which the Division of
      University Extension, State Department
      of Education, will present at 7:45 P.M.,
      Tuesday, February 22, in the New Fogg Art
      Museum of Harvard University. Henry
      Russell of Technology will be the lecturer.
      
  2. Physical Characteristics:

    • The paper is light tan in color and appears to be aged.
    • There are three circular holes along the left edge, suggesting that the paper was once part of a three-ring binder or a similar filing system.
    • The document seems to have been folded or creased in the middle.
  3. Additional Notes:

    • The handwriting and the printed slip indicate that this document is likely from the early 20th century, specifically from 1930, as noted by the transcript date.

Overall, the document appears to be a historical transcript or record related to a lecture series about the appreciation of art, organized by the Division of University Extension and held at Harvard University in 1930.

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The image is of a registration card for a course or lecture. Here are the details:

  • Course/Event Title: Appreciation of Art
  • Department: University Extension, State Department of Education
  • Location: Room 27, at 7:45 P.M., in the New Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University
  • Date: Tuesday, March 27, 1928
  • Lecturer: Henry Hunt Clark, Associate Professor of Technology

The card appears to be an admission ticket or registration confirmation for a lecture on the appreciation of art, held at Harvard University. The card has holes punched in several spots, likely indicating attendance or validation.

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The image shows a blank page from a document or report. The page is light beige in color and has three holes punched along the left side, indicating it is part of a bound document. There is a small label affixed to the upper left corner of the page. The label contains text that reads:

"Appreciation of art is the subject of a new course to be offered by the University Extension, State Department of Education, according to Dr. T. A. P. M., in the New York Art Gallery. The course, which will be given at Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be illustrated."

Additionally, there is a handwritten note in the upper right corner of the page that says "Press 6/27" followed by the number "1930," suggesting that this document is dated June 27, 1930.

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The image features a beige paper sheet with three punched holes on the left side, positioned on a pale gray background. The upper left corner of the paper has a glued newspaper clipping with typed text. There is a handwritten note in the top right corner that says "Thayer Oct 2 –" followed by "1930."

The typed text in the newspaper clipping appears to be related to an educational or cultural event, mentioning an appreciation of art as the subject of a lecture series by the Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin. Specific reference is made to a Mr. H. H. L. Meyer, potentially the speaker, associated with the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and, to someone from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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The image depicts a single sheet of paper with three small holes punched along the left edge, indicating that it may be part of a larger collection in a binder or folder. In the top left corner of the page, there is a small newspaper clipping with a printed text. Above the clipping, written in pencil, is the text "Tanner - Oct. 2nd" and "1930."

The newspaper clipping reads:

"Appreciation of art is the subject of the winter series which the Division of University Extension, State Department, will start at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, at Burrage Hall, Boston. Dr. Royal Bailey Farnum, Director of the Museum of Tarzana, University Art Department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will be the lecturer."

The rest of the page is blank, except for some faint discoloration, perhaps from the material or previous handling.

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The image shows a light-colored, slightly aged piece of paper with a typed announcement or notice at the top. The text is centered and appears to be a formal announcement about a lecture series. The content of the text reads:

"Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of Education, State Department of Education, will open on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:45 P.M. in the New Lecture Hall of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Henry Shear of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer."

Above the typed text, there is a handwritten note in the top left corner that says "Trans. Oct. 32, 1930." This suggests that the document was transcribed or recorded on October 32, 1930, though the date format is unusual (October 32 does not exist, indicating a possible error or misinterpretation).

The paper has a simple design with perforated edges, indicating it may have been part of a larger set or bound document. The overall condition of the paper suggests it is an old or historical document, likely from the early 20th century. The focus is on the announcement of a lecture series about art appreciation, to be held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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The image shows a page from a document. The page is white with a beige border. There is a small brown sticker in the upper left corner of the page with black text. The text reads: "Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, Washington, D.C. has arranged for 7:45 P.M., in the New Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. Henry Art Museum of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer." The text is dated April 1932.