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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794136

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The image shows a page from a document or notebook, with several small rectangular cutouts of newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings appear to be from The Harvard Crimson, dated from October 26, 1930, to March 8, 1931. The clippings are arranged irregularly across the page, with some overlapping. The visible text mentions various articles, including announcements about events or appointments, such as:

  • "Mr. Warner to Introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt" dated October 26, 1930.
  • "Transcript November 26, 1930" from a Member of the Fogg Staff.
  • "From Tech and Harvard to Bryn Mawr Staff" dated May 25, 1930.
  • "From East to West" dated March 8, 1931.

The page also has handwritten notes or dates, such as "Transcript November 26 1930" and "March 8 1931," indicating when the clippings were added or noted. The overall appearance suggests it might be part of a historical or academic record, possibly related to university events or appointments.

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This image shows a beige paper with four pasted newspaper clippings and handwritten dates and notes. The document appears to be a collection of articles from 1930 and 1931 related to events and announcements from educational and cultural institutions, particularly focusing on Harvard University and the Fogg Museum.

Clipping 1 (Top Left):

  • Headline: "Mr. Warner to Introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt"
  • Date: Herald October 26 1930
  • Content: Mr. Langdon Warner of Cambridge will introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt when he speaks in Symphony Hall for the benefit of the Associate Nursery School. The article mentions several women who will usher at the event.

Clipping 2 (Top Right):

  • Headline: "By a Member of the Fogg Staff"
  • Date: Transcript November 26 1930
  • Content: R. Arcadius Lyon of the Art Research Department of Fogg Museum, Harvard, is hosting an exhibition of paintings in tempera, oil, pastel, and watercolor at the Arts Club of Washington, D.C.

Clipping 3 (Middle Right):

  • Headline: "From Tech and Harvard to Bryn Mawr Staff"
  • Date: Transcript Nov 28 1930
  • Content: Marion Edwards Park, president of Bryn Mawr, announces the appointment of nine additional faculty members for the next year. It lists the new professors and their current affiliations, including Harvard and MIT.

Clipping 4 (Bottom Right):

  • Headline: "From East to West"
  • Date: Transcript Mar 81 1931
  • Content: Two Bostonians have joined the staff of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco. It mentions Thomas C. Howe, Jr. and Miss Franziska Schacht, detailing their educational backgrounds and previous work experience.

The paper has four holes punched on the left side, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder. The clippings are neatly arranged and glued to the paper. The handwriting is in black ink, indicating the dates and sources of the clippings.

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This image shows a single, aged, off-white page from a scrapbook or album, likely from the early 20th century. The page has three punched holes along its left edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder. It is mounted flat against a plain, light blue-gray background.

On the page, there are four newspaper clippings, each pasted onto a small, rectangular, tan or beige backing card. The clippings appear to be from various newspapers and are arranged in a loose, somewhat asymmetrical layout.

Handwritten annotations in black ink are visible, primarily in pencil or fountain pen, providing dates and context for the clippings:

  • Next to the top-left clipping, written vertically, it says: “Herald / October 26 1930”.
  • Next to the top-right clipping, it says: “Transcript / November 26 1930”.
  • Below the middle-right clipping, faintly written: “Times / (May 25 1931)”.
  • Below the bottom-right clipping, faintly written: “Times / (May 31 1931)”.

Here is a summary of the content of each clipping:

  1. Top-Left Clipping (“Herald”): Headlined “Mr. Warner to Introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt”. It reports that Mr. Langdon Warner of Cambridge will introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt at a public speaking event in Symphony Hall for the benefit of the Associate Nursery School. The article also notes that Mr. Warner is a cousin of Mr. Roosevelt and lists several members of the Junior League who will be in attendance, including Miss Barbara Young, Miss Eleanor Ives, Caroline Hume, and others.

  2. Top-Right Clipping: Headlined “By a Member of the Fogg Staff”. It announces that R. Arcadius Lyon of the Art Research Department of the Fogg Museum, Harvard, is presenting an exhibition of paintings in tempera, oil, pastel, and watercolor at the Arts Club of Washington, D.C., running through the end of the month.

  3. Middle-Right Clipping: Headlined “From Tech and Harvard to Bryn Mawr Staff”. This clipping reports that Marion Edwards Park, president of Bryn Mawr College, announced the appointment of nine new faculty members. Among them are Dr. Jane Dewey (Physics, from MIT) and Dr. Paul Weiss (Harvard, Philosophy) and Dr. Edward Warburg (Harvard, History of Art).

  4. Bottom-Right Clipping: Headlined “From East to West”. It reports that two Bostonians have joined the staff of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. The new appointees are Thomas C. Howe, Jr. (a Harvard graduate and former Fogg Museum student, now assistant director) and Miss Françoise Schacht (a Vassar graduate who previously worked at the Boston Museum and is now doing educational work at the West Coast museum).

Overall, the page serves as a personal collection or archive of news items likely of interest to someone connected to Harvard, the Fogg Museum, and the museum world in general, spanning from 1930 to 1931. The annotations suggest the collector was carefully tracking dates and sources.


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The image appears to be a document, possibly a newsletter or magazine, with several sections and articles. The top section reads "Mr. Warner to Introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt" and lists the names of newly elected provisional members, including Caroline Hunnewell, Eleanor Ayer, Sidney Sherburne, Frances Gardner, and Susan Moore. The next section is titled "Transcript November 26 1930" and contains an article about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of paintings in tempera, oil, pastel, and watercolor. The third section is titled "From Tech and Harvard Staff" and includes an article about the appointment of nine additional members to the faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The fourth section is titled "From East to West" and features an article about two Bostonians who have joined the staff of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. The image has a vintage look, with a yellowish tint and a slightly blurry quality.

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The image shows a page with several pieces of paper attached to it. The page is beige, and the papers are yellow. The papers are attached to the page with metal rings. The papers contain text. The first paper on the left side contains the text "Mr. Warner to Introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt." The second paper on the right side contains the text "From Tech and Harvard to Bryn Mawr Staff." The third paper in the middle contains the text "From East to West."

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The image shows a scanned page from a document or newsletter dated October 26, 1930. The page appears to be a transcript or typed copy, as indicated by the header "Transcript November 26 1930" at the top right. The content is divided into several sections, each with distinct headings and text.

Key Elements of the Page:

1. Header Information:

  • Date: October 26, 1930.
  • Title/Heading: "Transcript November 26 1930" is handwritten at the top right, suggesting it is a transcribed or annotated version of an original document.
  • Additional Notes: There is a handwritten note at the bottom right corner: "Trans. Nov. 26 1931," which may indicate a later transcription or review date.

2. Main Content Sections:

Section 1: "Mr. Warner to Introduce Mr. Langton Warner"
  • Description: This section announces that Mr. Langton Warner of Cambridge will introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt at a meeting of the Association Nursery School Hall on Tuesday evening. The event is described as a benefit for the school, and Mr. Warner is noted as a cousin of President Roosevelt. The Junior League members who will assist include:
    • Miss Eleanor Ives
    • Caroline Hummerell
    • Anne Warner
    • Sarah Palfrey
    • Peggy Little
    • Nancy Ayer
    • Sidney Sherburne
    • Princess Carpenter
    • Susan Morse
Section 2: "Herald"
  • Description: This section appears to be a brief note or heading, likely referencing a publication or source, but the content is minimal and does not provide further details.
Section 3: "By a Member of the Fogg Staff"
  • Description: This section discusses an exhibition of paintings of tempera by Arcadius Lyon at the Art Research Department, held through the end of the month. It mentions that the exhibition passed through the Art Club of Washington, D.C.
Section 4: "From Tech and Harvard to Bryn Mawr"
  • Description: This section reports on appointments and faculty additions at Bryn Mawr for the next academic year. It lists new professors and their fields of expertise, including:
    • Dr. Jane Dewey (Philosophy)
    • Dr. Paul Weiss (Technology, Physics)
    • Dr. Edward Warburg (History of Art)
    • Other faculty members are also mentioned, but their specific fields are not detailed in this excerpt.
Section 5: "From East to West"
  • Description: This section discusses two Bostonians who have joined the staff of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. It highlights:
    • Thomas C. Howe: A Harvard graduate and former assistant director at the Fogg Museum, now investigating modern art methods of museum management.
    • Miss Franklin Schaadt: A graduate student at the West, who has been retained as an assistant in the educational work at the Boston Museum. She was previously associated with the Fogg Galleries in this city.

3. Formatting and Layout:

  • The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of typewritten documents from the early 20th century.
  • The page is clean, with minimal markings aside from the handwritten notes at the top and bottom right corners.
  • The content is organized into clear sections with headings, making it easy to follow.

4. Additional Notes:

  • There are faint circular perforations along the left edge of the page, suggesting it may have been part of a bound document or notebook.
  • The overall tone and structure indicate that this is an official or semi-official communication, possibly from a university, museum, or professional organization.

Summary:

The image depicts a typed transcript or newsletter page dated October 26, 1930, containing various announcements and updates. It includes details about an event involving Mr. Langton Warner and Mr. Kermit Roosevelt, an art exhibition at the Art Research Department, faculty appointments at Bryn Mawr, and staff changes at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum. The page is annotated with handwritten notes, indicating it may have been reviewed or transcribed later. The layout and content suggest it is an official or semi-official document from an academic or cultural institution.

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This image shows a page with multiple newspaper clippings pasted onto it. None of the newspaper articles are shown in their entirety; instead, only parts of them are visible with their headlines and some text. The clippings seem to be dated from various dates in 1930 and 1931. Here are some of the visible details:

  1. Top left clipping has a title "Mr. Warner to Introduce" and the name "Kermit Roosevelt" is readable, with the partial date "October 26, 1930" handwritten above it.
  2. Top right clipping is titled "Transcript" with the date "November 26, 19[rest is cutoff]" and talks about some issue of the month. It references a certain "Mrs. C. G. Weld and Dr. D. C. Wells."
  3. Bottom left clipping mentions "From Tech and Harvard" discussing someone from the Bryn Mawr staff, dated "November 3 [illegible year]".
  4. Bottom right clipping has a headline "From East to West" mentioning several locations, including the "California Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum. San Francisco," "Day Pay Roll" and mentions "Thomas G. Crowe, Jr. at Harvard and Julian Arnold." This clipping is dated "March 8, 1931."

There are punched holes on the left side of the paper, suggesting it was likely kept in a binder. The background appears to be a solid color, and the lighting indicates the page is being photographed or scanned on a flat surface.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing four clipped newspaper articles adhered to it. The page is light beige and has two holes along the left edge, suggesting it is part of a bound volume.

The upper left article titled "Mr. Warner to Introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt" is dated October 26, 1930, from the Herald. It mentions Langdon Warner, a notable art figure from Cambridge, introducing Mr. Kermit Roosevelt with references to an upcoming event.

The upper right article, titled "By a Member of the Post Staff," is dated November 26, 1930, from the Transcript. It discusses the activities of the Art Research Department of Harvard University.

The lower right article titled "From Tech and Harvard to Bryn Mawr Staff" describes academic appointments at Bryn Mawr College, including Edward W. Forbes, Frederick P. Fish, and Edward Warburg from Harvard, noted for contributions to art history.

The article at the bottom titled "From East to West" is dated March 31, 1931, and mentions the accession of two Bostonians into the staff of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. It highlights their previous affiliations with Harvard and various art research and management experience.

Each article has handwritten annotations noting their source and publication dates.

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  • A single light tan binder page with three punched holes along the left margin.
  • Four small newspaper clippings are glued to the right side of the page, arranged in a loose column.
  • The clippings appear to be from 1930, with handwritten notes on the page reading “Herald October 26 1930” near the top center and “Transcript November 26 1930” near the top right.
  • The clippings include headlines such as “Mr. Warner to Introduce Mr. Kermit Roosevelt,” “From Tech and Harvard to Bryn Mawr Staff,” and other brief news items (one about “From East to West” is visible at the bottom right).
  • The page shows age-related yellowing and small bits of text are legible, giving the overall impression of an archival scrapbook page.

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The image shows a page containing clippings from newspapers or publications affixed onto it, arranged in an organized manner.

  • There are four textual clippings, each seemingly related to different events, announcements, or updates. These clippings are pasted in specific spots on the page and are either square or rectangular in shape.
  • Handwritten notes next to the clippings provide context, including dates and publication names like "Herald October 26 1930," "Transcript November 26 1930," and others.
  • The page has a beige or off-white background, characteristic of aged paper. It is perforated with two holes on the left, possibly from a binder or scrapbook.
  • The appearance suggests a deliberate effort to archive or preserve information.