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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794150

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated November 29, 1930. It details an event scheduled for Friday, December 5, which includes:

  1. Harvard Philosophical Club Meeting:

    • Topic: "Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics."
    • Speaker: Professor P. W. Bridgman.
    • Time and Location: Emerson 23, 4 p.m.
  2. University Tea:

    • Time and Location: Fogg Art Museum, 4 to 6 p.m.
    • Invitation: All Officers of the University and their wives, and all students are cordially invited. Members of the Division of History, Government, and Economics, the Division of the Fine Arts, the School of Architecture, the School of Landscape Architecture, and the School of City Planning are especially invited to this Tea.

The page has a slight yellowish tint, and the corners are slightly frayed, indicating age. It appears to be a formal notice or invitation, clipped with a metal clip on the left margin.

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The image is of a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated November 29, 1930. The page has three hole punches on the left side, indicating it was part of a binder or folder. There is a printed announcement for Friday, December 5, detailing two events:

  1. Harvard Philosophical Club: A discussion titled "Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics" by Professor P. W. Bridgman, scheduled to take place at Emerson 23 at 4 P.M.

  2. University Tea: An event at the Fogg Art Museum from 4 to 6 P.M., inviting all officers of the university and their wives, along with all students. Special mention is made that members of the Division of History, Government, and Economics, the Division of the Fine Arts, the School of Architecture, the School of Landscape Architecture, and the School of City Planning are especially invited to this tea.

The page appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear, particularly on the right edge. There is a handwritten note at the bottom left corner that reads "Harvard University Gazette November 29, 1930."

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This image displays a piece of aged, off-white paper, likely an archival clipping or page from a publication, with three punch holes along its left margin. The paper shows slight discoloration and wear, especially along the bottom edge.

The content is a formal announcement for events at Harvard University, pasted or printed onto the sheet.

At the top of the announcement, centered, is the date: “FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5”.

Below this, two events are listed:

  1. Harvard Philosophical Club:
    Title: “Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics.”
    Speaker: Professor P. W. Bridgman.
    Location & Time: Emerson 23, 4 P.M.

  2. University Tea:
    Location & Time: Fogg Art Museum, 4 to 6 P.M.
    Invitation: “All Officers of the University and their wives, and all students are cordially invited to be present.”
    Special Note: “Members of the Division of History, Government, and Economics, the Division of the Fine Arts, the School of Architecture, the School of Landscape Architecture, and the School of City Planning are especially invited to this Tea.”

Beneath the printed announcement, someone has handwritten in black ink:

Harvard University Gazette
November 29, 1930

This indicates the source and publication date of the clipping, suggesting the events announced for December 5 were advertised in the Gazette on November 29, 1930.

Overall, the item is a preserved announcement from Harvard University’s 1930 academic calendar, showcasing formal university events of the era — a lecture by a prominent physicist and a social tea for faculty and students — and reflects the institutional culture and communication practices of the time.

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The image is a scanned copy of a page from a university newspaper, possibly the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 29, 1930. The page contains an announcement for an upcoming event titled "Harvard Philosophical Club." The event is scheduled for Friday, December 5, and will feature a discussion on "Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics" led by Professor P. W. Bridgman. The event will take place at Emerson Hall at 4 P.M. The announcement also mentions a University Tea at the Fogg Art Museum, which will be held from 4 to 6 P.M. and is open to all students, faculty, and their families. The Division of History, Government, and Economics, the Division of the Fine Arts, the School of Architecture, the School of Landscape Architecture, and the School of City Planning are specifically invited to attend the tea. The page has a white background with black text, and there are a few small holes on the left side, possibly from being bound in a folder or stapled together.

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The image shows a document that appears to be a newspaper clipping. The clipping features an article from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 29, 1930. The article announces a series of events scheduled for Friday, December 5. The first event is a Harvard Philosophical Club meeting titled "Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics," to be held at Emerson Hall at 4 PM. The speaker is Professor P. W. Bridgman. The second event is a University Tea at the Fogg Art Museum, from 4 to 6 PM. The article notes that all officers of the university and their wives, as well as all students, are cordially invited to attend both events. Additionally, members of the Division of History, Government, and Economics, the Division of the Fine Arts, the School of Architecture, the School of Landscape Architecture, and the School of City Planning are especially invited to the tea.

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The image depicts a printed announcement or flyer from the Harvard University Gazette, dated November 29, 1930. The document appears to be an invitation or notice for two upcoming events at Harvard University:

  1. Harvard Philosophical Club Meeting:

    • Date: Friday, December 5
    • Topic: "Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics"
    • Speaker: Professor P. W. Bridgman
    • Location: Emerson 23
    • Time: 4 P.M.
  2. University Tea:

    • Location: Fogg Art Museum
    • Time: 4 to 6 P.M.
    • Invitation: All officers of the University and their wives, as well as all students, are cordially invited to attend.
    • Special Invitation: Members of the Division of History, Government, and Economics; the Division of the Fine Arts; the School of Architecture; the School of Landscape Architecture; and the School of City Planning are especially invited.

The document is typed in a formal, serif font, typical of official university communications from the early 20th century. The paper has a slightly aged appearance, with visible creases and a faint shadow, suggesting it may be a scanned or photographed copy of an original printed item. The handwritten notation at the bottom reads "Harvard University Gazette November 29, 1930," indicating the source and date of publication. The overall layout is clean and structured, reflecting the formal tone of university announcements from that era.

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The image depicts a piece of paper with a torn edge, featuring a handwritten date and a typed announcement for an event.

Physical Description:
The paper is off-white and has three holes punched along the left side, suggesting it was once part of a binder or notebook. The top edge is torn, revealing a darker beige color underneath. The paper appears to be aged, with a yellowish tint and visible creases.

Content:
At the top of the page, the date "Friday, December 5" is typed in black ink. Below this, a typed announcement reads:

"HARVARD PHILOSOPHICAL CLUB. 'Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics.' Professor P.W. Bridgman. Emerson 23, 4 P.M."

The announcement is followed by a brief description of the event:

"UNIVERSITY TEA. Fogg Art Museum, 4 to 6 P.M. All Officers of the University and their wives, and all students are cordially invited to be present. Members of the Division of History, Government, and Economics, the Division of the Fine Arts, the School of Architecture, the School of Landscape Architecture, and the School of City Planning are especially invited to this Tea."

At the bottom of the page, a handwritten note reads:

"Harvard University Gazette November 29, 1930"

Background:
The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the aged paper.

Overall:
The image presents a unique glimpse into a historical event or announcement from Harvard University, with the aged paper and handwritten notes adding a sense of nostalgia and authenticity.

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The image depicts a piece of paper with a typed announcement for an event at Harvard University, dated Friday, December 5. The announcement is titled "Harvard Philosophical Club: 'Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics.'" It features the name of the speaker, Professor P.W. Bridgman, and the location, Emerson 23, at 4 p.m. Additionally, it mentions a University Tea at the Fogg Art Museum from 4 to 6 p.m., which all officers of the university and their wives are cordially invited to attend.

Below the typed announcement, there is handwritten text that reads "Harvard University Gazette November 29, 1930." The paper has three holes punched along its left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder or folder. The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that the paper may have been scanned or photographed against a plain surface. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document related to an academic event at Harvard University.

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The image is a scanned or photographed document, likely from an archive or historical collection. The document is a cream-colored piece of paper with rough edges, suggesting it may be an original or a reproduction of an older document.

The top section of the page contains typed text, which appears to be a clipping or an excerpt from a publication. The text is arranged in a formal layout, with a date ("FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5") at the top, followed by two event announcements:

  1. "HARVARD PHILOSOPHICAL CLUB. 'Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics.' Professor P. W. Bridgman. Emerson 23, 4 P.M."
  2. "UNIVERSITY TEA. Fogg Art Museum, 4 to 6 P.M."

The second announcement includes details about the event, such as the location and time, and specifies that certain groups are "especially invited" to attend, including members of various divisions and schools within Harvard University.

Below the typed text, there is handwritten text in black ink that reads: "Harvard University Gazette November 29, 1930." This suggests that the document is related to or was published in the Harvard University Gazette on the specified date.

The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the document. Overall, the image presents a historical document that provides insight into events and activities at Harvard University in the early 20th century.

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The image presents a scanned document, likely a page from a vintage newsletter or gazette, featuring an invitation to a Harvard Philosophical Club event. The document is printed on aged paper with a light yellow hue and has three holes punched along its left edge.

  • Event Details
    • Date: Friday, December 5
    • Event: Harvard Philosophical Club - "Some Fundamental Questions in Modern Physics" by Professor P.W. Bridgman
    • Time: 4 p.m.
    • Location: Emerson 23
  • Invitation
    • Host: University Tea
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum
    • Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
    • Guests: All officers of the University and their wives, and all students are cordially invited to be present.
    • Special Invitations: Members of the Division of History, Government, and Economics, the Division of the Fine Arts, the School of Architecture, the School of Landscape Architecture, and the School of City Planning are especially invited to this Tea.
  • Document Information
    • Source: Harvard University Gazette
    • Date: November 29, 1930

The document provides details about an upcoming event at Harvard University, specifically a lecture by Professor P.W. Bridgman on fundamental questions in modern physics, followed by a university tea at the Fogg Art Museum. The event is open to various members of the university community, with special invitations extended to certain divisions and schools.