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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794158

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The image appears to be a collection of event notices and announcements from Harvard University, specifically related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet on Friday, January 16, 1931. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Top Section:

    • Text: The top section contains a notice for an event on Friday, January 16.
    • Details:
      • A concert by the Stradivarius Quartet is mentioned.
      • The event is under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
      • The concert is scheduled for 8:15 P.M. in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
      • There is a reference to "Calendar Notes," page 78, for the program.
      • A note about the Faculty Club's House-warming event follows, set for 8:30 P.M. at the Club Building on Quincy and Prescott Streets.
      • The notice is dated "Gazette, January 10, 1931."
  2. Middle Section:

    • Text: This section provides a formal notice for the concert.
    • Details:
      • It is titled "Fogg Art Museum — Harvard University Concert."
      • It announces a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York.
      • The concert is under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
      • The event is scheduled for Friday, January 16, at 8:15 P.M.
      • The concert is open to the public.
      • This notice is dated "Crimson — January 16, 1931."
  3. Bottom Section:

    • Text: This section includes a detailed advertisement for the concert.
    • Details:
      • It announces that the Stradivarius Quartet will give the second concert of the academic year at 8:15 o'clock in the central court of the Fogg Art Museum.
      • The concert is under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Board of Directors of the Fogg Museum.
      • The concert is open to the public.
      • It lists the members of the quartet: Wolfe Wolfinsohn, first violin; Alfred Pochon, second violin; Nicholas Moldavan, viola; and Gerald Warburg, viola.
      • The concert program includes works by Haydn, Wilhelm Friedman Bach, Debussy, Schelling, and Smetana.
      • This article is dated "Crimson — January 16, 1931."

The notices are printed on aged paper, with handwritten annotations and stamps indicating their dates and sources. The overall layout and design suggest that these are official announcements for a musical event at Harvard University in 1931.

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This image shows a historical document related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The document appears to be a press release or announcement dated January 10, 1931, as noted in the handwritten text at the bottom left corner. The document includes the following sections:

  1. Top Section: This section announces the concert details:

    • Date and Time: Friday, January 16, at 8:15 P.M.
    • Venue: Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Organizers: Under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Program Information: Refers to "Calendar Notes" on page 78 for the program details.
    • Additional Event: A Faculty Club House-warming at the Club Building on Quincy and Prescott Streets at 8:30 P.M., open only to members of the Club.
  2. Middle Section: This section reiterates the concert details in a more formal announcement format:

    • Concert Details: By the Stradivarius Quartet of New York, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Date and Time: Friday, January 16, at 8:15 P.M.
    • Audience: Open to the public.
  3. Bottom Section: This section provides more detailed information about the concert:

    • Date and Time: Tonight at 8:15 o'clock in the central court of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Event Description: The second concert of the present academic year, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Board of Directors of the Fogg Museum.
    • Quartet Members: Wolfe Wolfinsohn (first violin), Alfred Pochon (second violin), Nicholas Moldavan (viola), and Gerald Warburg (violoncello).
    • Program: Includes works by Haydn, Wilhelm Friedmann Bach, Debussy, Schelling, and Smetana.

The document is printed on a light yellowish paper with visible perforations on the left side, suggesting it might have been part of a larger booklet or magazine. The handwritten notes at the bottom left corner indicate that this document was part of the "Gazette" on January 10, 1931, and was also mentioned in the "Crimson" on January 16, 1931.

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This image shows a single, light-cream-colored, aged sheet of paper from a binder, indicated by three punched holes along its left edge. The paper serves as a scrapbook page or announcement collage, featuring three distinct printed notices and two handwritten annotations, all related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum in January 1931.

The page is arranged vertically with the following elements:

  1. Top Notice (Typed):

    • A typed announcement for Friday, January 16.
    • It advertises a Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum at 8:15 P.M., under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • It also includes a separate announcement for a Faculty Club House-warming at the Club Building on Quincy and Prescott Streets at 8:30 P.M., open to members.
    • Below this, handwritten in blue ink, is: "Gazette, January 16, 1931".
  2. Middle Notice (Printed on Separate, Beige Card):

    • This is a more formal, centered announcement on a separate, slightly darker beige piece of paper.
    • It reads: FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
    • CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET OF NEW YORK.
    • Under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, AT 8:15 P.M..
    • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
  3. Bottom Notice (Clipping from a Newspaper):

    • This is a clipping from the "Crimson" (likely The Harvard Crimson), indicated by the handwritten note below it.
    • The headline reads: CONCERT TONIGHT IN FOGG BY STRADIVARIUS QUARTET.
    • The article details that the concert will take place at 8:15 PM in the central court of the Fogg Art Museum, presented by the Division of Music and the Board of Directors of the Fogg Museum, and is open to the public.
    • It lists the members of the quartet: Wolfe Wolfssohn (1st violin), Alfred Pochon (2nd violin), Nicholas Moldavan (viola), Gerald Warburg (cello).
    • It provides the program for the concert:
      • Quartet in G major, Opus 76, Number one, by Haydn.
      • Adagio sostenuto, by Wilhelm Friedmann Bach.
      • "La fille aux cheveux de lin", by Debussy.
      • Tarantella, by Schelling.
      • Quartet in E minor ("Aus meinem Leben") by Smetana.
    • Below this clipping, handwritten in blue ink, is: "Crimson - January 16, 1931".

Overall Description: The image is a historical document, likely created by an individual to preserve information about a specific cultural event. It combines official announcements and newspaper clippings to provide a complete record of the concert held at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum on January 16, 1931. The handwritten annotations serve to identify the source of each clipping. The paper shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and softening, typical of archival material from the early 20th century.

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The image is a scanned page from a printed document, possibly a program or an announcement, dated January 16, 1931. The document appears to be from Harvard University, specifically the Fogg Art Museum, and it announces a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York. The concert is open to the public and is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum. The document also includes the names of the musicians in the quartet and the program for the concert, which includes works by Haydn, Debussy, and Smetana. The text is printed in a formal style and includes details such as the names of the musicians, the works to be performed, and the date and time of the concert. The image is slightly faded and has a few creases, suggesting that it is an old document.

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The image is a page from a newspaper with a clipping of an event announcement. The clipping is from the "Gazette" dated January 10, 1931. The clipping is about a concert by the "Stradivari Quartet" under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum. The concert is scheduled for Friday, January 16, at 8:15 P.M. in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum. The program includes works by Haydn, Debussy, and Smetana. The concert is open to the public. The clipping is pasted on a piece of paper with a hole punch on the left side. The paper is folded in half, and the clipping is on the right side.

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The image depicts a historical document or announcement for a concert event held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The document appears to be a printed flyer or notice, likely from the early 20th century, given the style of typography and the date mentioned (January 16, 1931). Here is a detailed description:

Header Information:

  • Date and Time: The concert is scheduled for Friday, January 16, at 8:15 P.M.
  • Location: The event is taking place in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Performer: The concert features The Stradivarius Quartet of New York.

Main Body:

The document includes two distinct sections, likely from different sources or announcements, both promoting the same event:

Top Section:

  • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
  • Subtitle: "CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET OF NEW YORK"
  • Details:
    • The concert is under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • It is open to the public.
    • The date and time are reiterated: Friday, January 16, at 8:15 P.M.

Bottom Section:

  • Title: "CONCERT TONIGHT IN FOGG BY STRADIVARIUS QUARTET"
  • Details:
    • The concert is described as the second concert of the present academic year, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Board of Directors of the Fogg Museum.
    • The event is open to the public.
    • The members of the quartet are listed:
      • Wolfgang Hofmann: First Violin
      • Alfred Pochet: Second Violin
      • Nicholas Moldavan: Viola
      • Gerald Warburg: Cello
    • The program includes the following pieces:
      1. Opus 76, Number one, by Haydn: Adagio sostenuto in G major.
      2. Quartet in E minor, by Schumann ("Aus meinen Leben").
      3. Quartet in E minor, by Debussy ("La fille aux cheveux de lin").
      4. Tarantella, by Dvořák.

Additional Notes:

  • At the top of the document, there is handwritten text that reads:
    • "Gazette, January 16, 1931"
    • "Crimson, January 16, 1931"
      This suggests that the document was clipped or reproduced from newspaper or gazette sources, likely for archival or promotional purposes.
  • The overall layout is clean and formal, typical of early 20th-century promotional materials for cultural events.

Contextual Observations:

  • The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University was a prominent venue for musical performances during this era.
  • The Stradivarius Quartet was a well-known ensemble, and their performance of works by Haydn, Schumann, Debussy, and Dvořák reflects a classical and romantic repertoire.
  • The mention of "open to the public" indicates that the concert was a public event, accessible to anyone interested in attending.

This document serves as a historical record of a musical event, showcasing the cultural offerings at Harvard University during the early 1930s.

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The image presents a collection of documents related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The documents are arranged in chronological order, with the earliest dated January 10, 1931, and the latest January 16, 1931.

  • Document 1: Gazette, January 10, 1931
    • This document is a newspaper clipping from the Gazette, dated January 10, 1931.
    • It announces a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, January 16, at 8:15 p.m.
    • The concert is open to the public and is part of the museum's program.
  • Document 2: Program for the Concert
    • This document is a program for the concert, dated January 16, 1931.
    • It lists the members of the Stradivarius Quartet as Wolfe Wolfinsohn (first violin), Alfred Pochon (second violin), Nicholas Moldavan (viola), and Gerald Warburg (violin-cello).
    • The program includes the following pieces:
      • Opus 76, Number one, by Haydn
      • Adagio sostenuto, by Wilhelm Friedmann
      • La Bile aux cheveux de lin, by Debussy
      • Tarantelle, by Schelling
      • Quartet in E minor ("Aus meinem leben"), by Smetana
  • Document 3: Crimson, January 16, 1931
    • This document is a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, dated January 16, 1931.
    • It provides a brief description of the concert, stating that it will feature the Stradivarius Quartet performing a program of classical music.
    • The article also mentions that the concert is open to the public and is part of the Fogg Art Museum's program.

In summary, the image presents a collection of documents related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The documents include a newspaper clipping from the Gazette, a program for the concert, and another newspaper clipping from the Crimson. The concert took place on Friday, January 16, 1931, at 8:15 p.m. and featured the Stradivarius Quartet performing a program of classical music.

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This image depicts a page from a scrapbook or binder, featuring a collection of documents related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum on January 16, 1931. The page is beige and has three holes punched along the left side, with a wavy edge at the top.

At the top of the page, a typed document provides details about the concert, including the date, time, location, and performers. Below this, a smaller, yellowed document appears to be a ticket or invitation to the event, featuring the same information as the typed document.

A newspaper clipping is attached to the bottom-left corner of the page, providing additional information about the concert, including the names of the musicians and the program they will perform. The clipping is dated January 16, 1931, and includes handwritten notes in the margin.

Overall, this image suggests that the person who created the scrapbook or binder was interested in documenting their attendance at this concert and wanted to preserve memories of the event.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a list of events and concert information printed on it. The paper is off-white, with a rough edge on the right side and three holes punched along the left edge, indicating that it was once part of a binder or notebook.

The top section of the paper lists two events scheduled for Friday, January 16: a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at 8:15 p.m. in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum, and a Faculty Club House-warming at 8:30 p.m. in the Club Building on Quincy and Prescott Streets. The handwritten note "Gazette, January 10, 1931" is written below this section.

Below this, there are two additional sections: a rectangular orange insert with details about the Stradivarius Quartet concert at the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, January 16, at 8:15 p.m., and a smaller rectangular insert with more information about the concert, including the program and the names of the quartet members. The date "Crimson - January 16, 1931" is handwritten at the bottom of the page.

The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that the paper is being displayed against a neutral backdrop. Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of a historical document related to a concert event at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in 1931.

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The image presents a scanned document, likely a photocopy of an aged paper, featuring three distinct sections related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet. The document is set against a light gray background.

Top Section:
This section appears to be a typed announcement for a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, scheduled for Friday, January 16, at 8:15 p.m. in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum. The announcement includes details about the event, such as the time and location, and mentions that it is open to members of the Faculty Club. Handwritten notes are visible, including "Gazette, January 10, 1931" and an illegible line.

Middle Section:
A yellowed rectangular insert is centered on the page, providing additional information about the concert. It reads:

FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY
CONCERT
BY
THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET OF NEW YORK
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DIVISION OF MUSIC AND
THE FOGG ART MUSEUM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, AT 8:15 P.M.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Bottom Section:
A small, rectangular clipping is attached to the bottom left corner of the page, containing a brief description of the concert:

CONCERT TONIGHT IN FOGG
BY STRADIVARIUS QUARTET

The text describes the concert, including the time, location, and performers. The members of the quartet are listed as Wolfe Wolfromn, first violin; Alfred Polon, second violin; Nicolas Molchanov, viola; and Gerald Warburg, cello. The program includes works by Haydn, Friedmann, Bach, Debussy, Schilling, and Smetana.

Handwritten Notes:
At the bottom of the page, two handwritten notes are visible: "Crimson - January 16, 1931" and "Gazette, January 10, 1931." These notes suggest that the concert was publicized in both the Crimson and Gazette publications.