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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794135

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The image shows a piece of paper with a single, printed announcement about a lecture series. The announcement is located in the upper left corner of the paper and reads as follows:

"Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, will open Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:45 P.M., in the New Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. Henry Seaver of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer."

The paper appears to be aged, with faint stains and a slightly off-white color. The paper is perforated on the left side, suggesting it might be part of a booklet or a set of papers. There is a small handwritten annotation in the upper right corner of the paper that reads "Trans. Oct. 22 1930," indicating when the transcription or translation was made. The background of the image is a neutral gray.

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The image shows a beige-colored sheet of paper with a small rectangular cutout near the top left corner. The cutout contains a printed text that reads:

"Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, will open Monday, Oct. 27, at 7.45 P. M., in the New Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. Henry Seaver of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer."

The paper has four small holes on the left side, suggesting it was likely part of a binder or notebook. There is also a handwritten note in the top right corner that says "Trans Oct. 22 1930." The paper appears to be slightly aged, with some discoloration and stains visible.

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This image displays a single, aged sheet of off-white or cream-colored paper, likely from the early 20th century, resting on a plain, light gray surface. The paper has a slightly textured surface and visible signs of aging, including subtle discoloration and faint stains.

In the upper left corner, there is a small, rectangular newspaper clipping that has been pasted onto the sheet. The clipping, printed in black text on yellowed newsprint, announces a lecture:

“Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, will open Monday, Oct. 27, at 7.45 P. M., in the New Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. Henry Seaver of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer.”

Above and to the right of the clipping, handwritten in pencil, are the words: “Trans. Oct 22 / 1930”. This likely stands for “Transferred October 22, 1930,” indicating when this clipping was cataloged or added to a collection.

Three small, circular perforations — typical of binder holes — are aligned vertically along the left edge of the paper.

The overall composition is minimalist and archival. The image appears to be a photograph of a historical document, possibly collected for research or personal interest, documenting a public lecture from 1930.


Summary:
An archival document sheet with a newspaper clipping announcing a 1930 art appreciation lecture at Harvard, annotated with a pencil note dated October 22, 1930, and filed with three binder holes.

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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.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a piece of cardboard attached to it. The paper is beige in color, and the cardboard is brown. The cardboard has text on it. The paper has three holes on the left side. The cardboard is attached to the paper using a piece of tape. The cardboard is placed in the upper left corner of the paper. The paper is folded in half, and the cardboard is placed on the folded part.

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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 depicts a piece of paper with a typed note and a handwritten date.

The paper is off-white and features three holes on the left side, indicating it was once part of a binder or file. The typed note is located in the top-left corner and reads: "Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, will present Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:45 P.M., in the New York Art Resources of Harvard University. Henry Seaver of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer."

In the top-right corner, a handwritten date reads "1930." The background of the image is light gray, suggesting that the paper may have been scanned or photographed for preservation or archival purposes.

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The image depicts a piece of paper with a typed message on it. The paper is beige and has three holes punched in the left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder or folder. The typed message is in black ink and reads:

"Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, will open Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:45 P.M., in the New Page Art Museum, Harvard University. Three lectures of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer."

The message is typed on a small piece of paper that has been attached to the larger sheet using glue or tape. The paper is slightly yellowed and has a few wrinkles, suggesting that it may be old. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to art appreciation or education.

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The image presents a scanned document featuring a newspaper clipping affixed to the top-left corner of a sheet of paper. The clipping is rectangular in shape and has a brownish hue, with black text that reads:

"Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series, which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, will open Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:45 P. M., in the New Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. H. H. Powers of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer."

The clipping is positioned on a cream-colored sheet of paper, which appears to be a page from a binder or notebook, as evidenced by the four holes punched along its left edge. The page is set against a light gray background, suggesting that it may be a product photo or a scan from an archive.

In the upper-left corner of the page, above the clipping, is a handwritten note in pencil that reads "Tuesday Oct 28 1930." This notation likely indicates the date when the clipping was collected or filed. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a historical document related to an art appreciation lecture series at Harvard University in 1930.

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The image depicts a piece of paper with a small, rectangular sticker in the top-left corner. The paper is off-white and has three holes punched along its left edge, suggesting it was once part of a binder or folder.

  • Sticker:
    • The sticker is brown and rectangular.
    • It contains black text that reads: "Appreciation of art is the subject of the lecture series which the Division of University Extension, State Department of Education, will open Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:45 P. M., in the New Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. Dr. Charles R. Morey of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be the lecturer."
  • Handwritten Text:
    • In the top-right corner, there is handwritten text that reads "Tues. Oct. 27 1930".
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is light gray.

The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is a scanned or photographed copy of an old document, possibly from an archive or library collection.