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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794141

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The image is a scanned page from the publication "The Museum News," which is published by the American Association of Museums. The page is dated November 15, 1930, and is labeled as Volume VIII, Number 10. The text on the page discusses the establishment of a new school of art and the history of art at the University of London, which is modeled after the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

The text highlights the innovative approach of the new institution, which focuses on the close coordination between instruction in the history of art and the exhibits in its galleries. It contrasts this with the more haphazard collection methods of past college museums. The page also mentions the financial contributions of individuals like Viscount Lee of Fareham and Sir Joseph Duveen, who have pledged support for the new school.

The page appears to be a historical document, offering insights into the development of educational institutions for the study of art and museum management in the early 20th century.

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This image is a page from "The Museum News," a publication by the American Association of Museums, dated November 15, 1930. The page is Vol. VIII, No. 10. It contains two articles on the theme of art education and museum curation.

  1. Left Column: "The New Fogg in London"

    • The article discusses the new art institute at the University of London, which will be modeled after the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. It highlights the university's emphasis on the study of fine arts and business administration, suggesting that the New World can make a significant contribution to the Old World in these areas.
    • It mentions the architectural details and conveniences for study and lectures, noting that these features are not unique to the Fogg Museum alone. The museum is praised for its close coordination between instruction in the history of art and the exhibits in its galleries, differing from most college museums which are often mere repositories for accumulated materials.
    • The article also talks about the museum's selection criteria for objects on display, emphasizing discrimination as to artistic merits and historic importance. It concludes by mentioning the special facilities for instruction in various artistic techniques and the equipment and efficient methods of instruction available.
  2. Right Column: "London School to be Modeled on Fogg Art Museum"

    • This article discusses a plan for a school for the study of the history of art and the training of art museum curators, accepted by London University. It mentions the establishment of a chair in the history of art, with the holder acting as the director of the new school, named the Courtauld Institute of Art after Samuel Courtauld.
    • It notes the contributions of Viscount Lee of Fareham, who has promised to bequeath his collection of art works to the institute, and Sir Joseph Duveen, who has promised $100,000 toward the endowment.
    • The article concludes by stating that the institute will be situated in Bloomsbury and will model its plan of organization and methods of instruction on those of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

The page has a handwritten note in the top left corner that reads "Greeley Stone Nov 6 1930." The paper appears to be aged, with a yellowish tint and some wear at the edges. There are also some holes on the left side, suggesting it might have been part of a binder or folder.

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This image shows a single, aged page from a historical publication titled “THE MUSEUM NEWS”, published by the American Association of Museums.

The page is dated November 15, 1930, and is designated as Vol. VIII, No. 10. The paper has yellowed with age and exhibits some wear along the edges, with three visible hole punches along the left margin, suggesting it was once filed in a binder.

The layout is two-column, with two main articles featuring bold, capitalized headlines:


Left Column:
HEADLINE: THE NEW FOGG IN LONDON

This article discusses a recent announcement that a new art institute at the University of London will be modeled after the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard. It compares this initiative to the model of Paris Business School. The text highlights the Fogg Museum’s unique integration of instruction in art history with exhibition curation — a contrast to typical college museums that merely display accumulated collections. It emphasizes the museum’s purposeful, discriminating selection of objects based on artistic merit and historic importance. The article concludes by noting the Fogg’s success in fostering an appreciation for the work of others among students.

There is a handwritten note in pencil in the upper right corner of this column: “Ottawa Nov. 6 1930”, likely indicating when or where this copy was received or cataloged.


Right Column:
HEADLINE: LONDON SCHOOL TO BE MODELED ON FOGG ART MUSEUM

This article elaborates on the plan for a new school at London University dedicated to studying the history of art and training future museum curators. A chair in the history of art has been established, and the holder will also serve as the director of the new school — the Courtauld Institute of Art — named after Samuel Courtauld. The text mentions his involvement in planning, as well as the philanthropy of Viscount Lee of Fareham (who intends to bequeath his art collection) and Sir Joseph Duveen (who has pledged $100,000 toward the endowment, with an additional $500,000 promised). The institute will be located in Bloomsbury and its organization will generally follow the model of the Fogg Art Museum.


Overall Description:
This page is a historical document capturing significant developments in art education and museum practice in the early 20th century — specifically the transatlantic influence of Harvard’s Fogg Museum on the founding of the Courtauld Institute in London. It reflects institutional collaboration, private philanthropy, and evolving pedagogical approaches to art history and museum curation.

The tone of the articles is formal and informative, characteristic of professional museum periodicals of the era. The paper’s physical condition adds a sense of historical authenticity to the content it conveys.

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The image is of a page from a magazine or publication. The page has a title at the top that reads "The Museum News" and below that, "Published by the American Association of Museums." The date of publication is November 15, 1930, and the volume number is VIII, with the issue number being 10. The page has two columns of text, with the left column containing the heading "The New Fogg in London" and the right column containing the heading "London School to be modeled on Fogg Art Museum." The text in both columns discusses the establishment of a new Fogg Art Museum at the University of London, which will be modeled after the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The museum will offer training needed by art museum curators, and the school for the study of the history of art and for the training of art museum men has been accepted by London University. The museum will be directed by Samuel Courtauld, who has been active in formulating the plans and pushing them to completion. The museum's collection of art works has been indicated by Sir Joseph Duveen, for which $100,000 additional will be needed. The institute will be situated at Bloomsbury. Its plan will be organized and methods of instruction are to be modeled in general on those of the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.

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The image shows a page from a magazine or newsletter titled "The Museum News," published by the American Association of Museums. The page is from Volume VIII, Issue No. 10, dated November 15, 1930. The page contains two articles. The first article is about the new Fogg Art Museum in London, which is being modeled after the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The second article is about the London School of Art, which will offer training for art museum curators. The articles are written in a formal and informative tone, with a focus on the history and methods of art instruction. The page has a beige background and black text, with a simple and clean layout. The image is slightly blurry, possibly due to the age of the document or the quality of the scan.

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Description of the Image

The image shows the cover page of a publication titled "The Museum News," published by The American Association of Museums. The document is dated November 15, 1930, and is identified as Volume VIII, Number 10.

Header Information:

  • Title: "THE MUSEUM NEWS"
  • Publisher: "PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS"
  • Volume and Issue: "Vol. VIII, No. 10"
  • Date: "NOVEMBER 15, 1930"

Main Content:

The page contains two main articles, each with its own heading and subheading:


Article 1: "THE NEW FOGG IN LONDON"

  • Subheading: "THE NEW FOGG IN LONDON"
  • Content Summary:
    • The article discusses a recent announcement that the new art institute at the University of London will be modeled after the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.
    • The Fogg Museum is noted for its unique approach to teaching art history and museum administration, blending the study of art history with museum practices.
    • The new institute aims to offer architectural detail, lectures, and special facilities for students of art history and museum techniques.
    • The Fogg Museum is praised for its coordination between instruction and exhibition, its collection of objects for study, and its emphasis on discrimination in artistic merit and historical importance.
    • The article highlights the Fogg Museum's role in fostering appreciation for the work of others through its collection and methods of instruction.

Article 2: "LONDON SCHOOL TO BE MODELED ON FOGG ART MUSEUM WILL OFFER THE TRAINING NEEDED BY ART MUSEUM CURATORS"

  • Subheading: "LONDON SCHOOL TO BE MODELED ON FOGG ART MUSEUM WILL OFFER THE TRAINING NEEDED BY ART MUSEUM CURATORS"
  • Content Summary:
    • A plan has been accepted by London University to establish a school for the training of art museum curators, modeled after the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
    • The school will be named the Samuel Courtauld Institute of Art, after Samuel Courtauld, who has promised to build and equip the institute.
    • Viscount Lee of Fareham has been active in formulating the plans and collecting intention works for the institute.
    • Sir Joseph Duveen has promised an endowment of $100,000 toward the institute.
    • The institute will be organized at Bloomsbury and will be modeled on the training and methods of instruction at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is a historical document.
  • The text is typed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century printing.
  • The layout is clean and structured, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • There are faint circular marks or stains on the left side of the page, indicating wear or handling over time.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical document from 1930, discussing the influence of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard on the establishment of a new art museum training institute in London. The content highlights the importance of integrating art history and museum practices in education and the significant contributions of key individuals and institutions to this initiative. The document reflects the early 20th-century efforts to professionalize museum curation and art education.

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This image shows a single page from an old newsletter or publication. The header of the page reads "THE MUSEUM NEWS PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS" and the volume and issue information indicate it is Vol. VIII, No. 10 from November 15, 1930. The page features two columns of text, divided into sections with titles.

The left column begins with a title "THE NEW FOGG IN LONDON" and the right column starts with "LONDON SCHOOL TO BE MODELED ON FOGG ART MUSEUM." This suggests that the articles are discussing museum-related news, focusing particularly on developments related to the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University.

The paper has aged, with discoloration noticeable at the edges, and there is a handwritten note at the top right of the header, which seems to date the issue as being from November 6-13, 1930.

Considering its date of publication, this document likely carries historical significance pertaining to museum practices and developments of the early 20th century.

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The image depicts a single sheet from a publication titled "The Museum News," published by the American Association of Museums. Dated November 15, 1930, it is from Volume VIII, Issue No. 10. The content includes news about the new Fogg art institute in London, which will be modeled after the Fogg Museum of Art. The article details the similarities in scope and methods to Harvard's Paris Business School and discusses architectural details, convenience for study and lectures, and the museum's unique approach to art history instruction. The page has punched holes on its left side, suggesting it might be part of a larger, bound collection. The paper shows slight signs of aging, such as a faded and darkened edges. At the top in the center, there is a handwritten note, "Crusabone Nov. 6, 1930."

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This is a single vintage newspaper page from The Museum News, published by the American Association of Museums. It’s an aged cream-colored sheet with three-column text layout. At the top it reads The Museum News, with a subtitle and the issue details: Vol. VIII, November 15, 1930, No. 10. The left column has a headline “The New Fogg in London” with a long article, while the right column features “London School to Be Modeled on Fogg Art Museum” and a note about training for art museum curators. The page shows two hole punches along the left margin and slightly worn edges, and it’s mounted on a light gray background.

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The image shows a vintage printed newsletter page from "The Museum News", which was published by the American Association of Museums. The issue is dated November 15, 1930, and marked as Vol. VIII, No.10. The text is organized into two columns and discusses topics such as the new Fogg Museum in London and its influence on museum training and education. There is a handwritten note in pencil near the top of the left column that refers to "Curatorial Nov. 6, 1930." The text mentions the architectural details, lectures, and uniqueness of the Fogg Museum, and the right column focuses on the development of a London school modeled after the museum.

The paper is aged, with a slight yellow tint, suggesting its vintage nature. There are three punched holes along the left margin, indicating it was likely stored in a binder. The edges of the paper seem slightly worn, consistent with a historical document.