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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794172

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This image shows a scan of a vintage paper with text, likely from a publication or a museum announcement. The paper contains information about lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, related to archaeology and excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria. Specifically, it mentions lectures by Professor Harald Ingholt on topics such as "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria" and "Excavations in Palmyra." There are also notes indicating the dates of the transcriptions, January 10, 1931, and December 31, 1930. The paper has a beige color and appears to be aged, suggesting it is from the early to mid-20th century. The text is printed in a serif font, typical of vintage documents.

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This image is a historical document, likely a clipping or page from a scrapbook or archive, featuring announcements and transcripts related to archaeological lectures and events. The page contains three distinct sections:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Shadows of Coming Events"
    • Content: This section announces an exhibition of paintings by John Sharman, opening on a Monday afternoon at the Guild of Boston Artists, with a private view on January 24.
    • Below this, there is a mention of a lecture by Professor Harald Ingholt at the Fogg Art Museum on "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria." The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 PM.
    • Handwritten note: "Transcript January 10, 1931"
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
    • Content: This section is a formal announcement for a lecture titled "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria" by Professor Harald Ingholt. The lecture is under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Details: The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, at 4:30 PM and is open to the public.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • Headline: "To Lecture at Museum on Excavations in Palmyra"
    • Content: This section announces a lecture by Mr. Harald Ingholt, a young scholar with experience as an excavator. The lecture is titled "Excavations in Palmyra" and is scheduled for January 7 at 3 PM at the Museum of Fine Arts in the Lecture Hall.
    • Handwritten note: "Transcript December 31, 1930"

The page appears to be from a period around 1930-1931, focusing on archaeological lectures and events related to Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palmyra. The document is organized with typed text and handwritten notes, providing a snapshot of academic and cultural activities of that time.

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This image displays a single, aged, off-white sheet of paper, likely from a scrapbook or archive, which has been hole-punched along its left edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

Attached to the sheet are three distinct clippings: two small newspaper-style notices and one larger, more formal printed announcement.


1. Top Right Clipping (Formal Announcement):

This is a printed announcement on beige paper for the Fogg Art Museum – Harvard University.

  • Title: “RECENT EXCAVATIONS IN MESOPOTAMIA AND SYRIA”
  • Event Type: LECTURE
  • Speaker: PROFESSOR HARALD INGHOLT
  • Sponsorship: Under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Date & Time: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 4:30 P.M.
  • Accessibility: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

2. Top Left Clipping (Newspaper Notice #1):

This clipping is titled “Shadows of Coming Events”.

  • It announces that Professor Harald Ingholt will lecture on “Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria.”
  • The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at four-thirty at the Fogg Art Museum (this aligns with the formal announcement above).
  • It notes Professor Ingholt’s recent appointment as an assistant professor in archaeology at the American University in Beirut, Syria, and as director of Danish excavations at Hama.
  • Handwritten Note Below: “Transcript January 10, 1931”

3. Bottom Left Clipping (Newspaper Notice #2):

This clipping is titled “To Lecture at Museum on Excavations in Palmyra”.

  • It announces that Mr. Harald Ingholt, described as a “young scholar with considerable experience as an excavator,” will give his first lecture of the new year at the Museum of Fine Arts on Jan. 7, at three o’clock, in the Lecture Hall.
  • The subject will be “Excavations in Palmyra.”
  • It notes his recent appointment as lecturer in archaeology at the American University at Beirut and director of the Danish excavations of Hama.
  • Handwritten Note Below: “Transcript December 31, 1930”

Summary:

This document is an archival sheet that preserves announcements of lectures given by archaeologist Harald Ingholt in early 1931. It includes:

  • A formal announcement from Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum for his lecture on Mesopotamia and Syria (January 14, 1931).
  • Two newspaper clippings, dated Dec. 31, 1930 and Jan. 10, 1931, reporting on his upcoming talks, one at the Museum of Fine Arts on Palmyra (Jan. 7, 1931) and the other confirming his lecture at the Fogg Museum.

The clippings document the early public engagement of Harald Ingholt, who was establishing his reputation as a scholar and excavator in the Near East in the early 1930s. The document is a historical artifact capturing public intellectual life and academic activity at major American institutions during that period.

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The image is a scanned document that appears to be a transcript of a lecture or a news article. It contains text in a combination of different fonts and styles, and it is organized into sections with headings. The first section is titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and contains information about an upcoming lecture by John Sherman at the Fogg Art Museum. The second section is titled "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria" and contains information about a lecture by Professor Harold Ingold. The third section is titled "Transcript" and contains information about a lecture by Mr. Harold Ingold on excavations in Palmyra. The document also includes dates and other details about the events mentioned.

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The image is a photograph of a page with several pieces of text. The page is a beige color, and the text is printed in black. There are three pieces of text on the page, and they are arranged in a vertical line. The top piece of text is titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and is dated January 10, 1931. The middle piece of text is titled "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria" and is dated December 31, 1930. The bottom piece of text is titled "Lecture" and is dated January 14, 1931.

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The image depicts a historical document that appears to be a transcript or record of lecture announcements from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The document is divided into two sections, each detailing upcoming lectures related to archaeological topics.

Top Left Section:

  • Title: "Shadows of Coming Events"
  • Content: This section announces an upcoming lecture by Professor Harald Ingholt titled "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria."
  • Details:
    • Date and Time: Wednesday, January 14, at 4:30 P.M.
    • Location: The Fogg Art Museum.
    • Description: The lecture will focus on Ingholt's recent experiences in the field, including his work at Besan, Syria, and his role as director of Danish excavations at Hama. Ingholt is identified as a scholar with considerable experience in archaeology and has recently been appointed lecturer in archaeology at the American University of Beirut.

Bottom Left Section:

  • Title: "To Lecture at Museum on Excavations in Palmyra"
  • Content: This section announces another lecture by Mr. Harald Ingholt, focusing on "Excavations in Palmyra."
  • Details:
    • Date and Time: January 7, at 3 o'clock in the Lecture Hall.
    • Location: The Museum of Fine Arts, Fogg Art Museum.
    • Description: Ingholt will discuss recent findings from Palmyra, which have attracted much interest. He is noted as a young scholar with considerable experience in archaeology, having been recently appointed lecturer in archaeology at the American University of Beirut, Syria, and director of Danish excavations at Hama. The lecture will highlight discoveries made during the past three years.

Right Section:

  • Title: "Fogg Art Museum – Harvard University"
  • Subtitle: "RECENT EXCAVATIONS IN MESOPOTAMIA AND SYRIA"
  • Details:
    • Lecturer: Professor Harald Ingholt
    • Affiliation: Under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts, The Fogg Art Museum.
    • Date and Time: Wednesday, January 14, at 4:30 P.M.
    • Open to the Public: The lecture is open to the public.

Additional Notes:

  • The document includes handwritten annotations at the bottom of each section:
    • Top Left: "Transcript January 10, 1931"
    • Bottom Left: "Transcript December 31, 1930"
  • The overall layout suggests this is an archival or historical record, likely used for administrative or promotional purposes at the time.

Contextual Observations:

  • The document reflects early 20th-century academic and archaeological interest in the Near East, particularly Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palmyra.
  • Harald Ingholt appears to be a prominent figure in the field, with multiple lectures scheduled at the Fogg Art Museum, indicating his significance in the academic community.
  • The mention of the American University of Beirut and Danish excavations highlights international collaboration in archaeological research during this period.

This document serves as a historical record of academic programming and public lectures at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing the museum's engagement with archaeological discoveries and scholarly discourse.

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This image features an old document or collection of documents mounted on a beige backdrop that may be a part of an archive or exhibition. There are three distinct sections with text:

  1. The top left document is titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and mentions lanternslides by John Ellerton with music by Dorothy Aldrich, accompanied by a discussion or lecture. It states that Dr. Nelson Glueck is to lecture at the Fogg.

  2. The bottom left document appears to be a continuation of the event details, mentioning a Mr. Harald Ingholt, a young scholar, who will lecture at a museum on excavations in Palmyra.

Both the left documents also have the word "Transcript" and a date handwritten on them, "Transcript 1931" and "December 31,1930", respectively.

  1. The third document, on the top right, is more formally printed and specifically denotes an event at the "FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY" titled "RECENT EXCAVATIONS IN MESOPOTAMIA AND SYRIA." It states that the lecture will be given by PROFESSOR HARALD INGHOLT under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts. The event is dated "WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 4:30 P.M." and notes it is "OPEN TO THE PUBLIC."

There are two holes punched on the left side of the beige paper, suggesting that these documents might have been part of a binder or similar filing system at some point. The presence of what seems to be a museum event flyer from Harvard University gives the impression that the documents are historical in nature and could relate to educational or cultural events of a past era.

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The image is of a scrapbook page with three items attached to it. There are two small newspaper clippings and one larger piece of paper.

  1. The top left features a newspaper clipping titled "Shadows of Coming Events" that mentions upcoming events held by the Guild of Boston Artists, including a private preview on Saturday, January 7 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. An additional note has been written by hand below the clipping: "Transcript January 10, 1931".

  2. The bottom left portion showcases another newspaper clipping titled "To Lecture at the Fogg". This clipping provides details about a lecture to be given by Professor Harald Ingholt on "Excavations in Palmyra", highlighting his findings and contributions in the realm of archaeology. The handwritten note below reads: "Transcript December 31, 1930".

  3. The right side of the scrapbook page contains a larger paper announcing a lecture at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University titled "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria". The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, at 4:30 P.M and is open to the public. The lecturer is Professor Harald Ingholt.

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The image shows a beige page with three newspaper clippings and handwritten notes. The clipping on the top left is titled "Shadows of Coming Events" and discusses an upcoming painting exhibition by John Sharman along with a lecture by Professor Harald Ingholt at the Fogg Art Museum about "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria." The date "Transcript January 10, 1931" is handwritten beneath this clipping.

Below that on the left side is another clipping titled "To Lecture at Museum on Excavations in Palmyra." This article introduces Mr. Harald Ingholt, a young scholar and excavator who will give a lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts in January about excavations in Palmyra and his experiences in the field. The handwritten note below reads "Transcript December 31, 1930."

On the right side of the page is a larger, more formal printed announcement for a public lecture at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, titled "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria," to be delivered by Professor Harald Ingholt on Wednesday, January 14, at 4:30 p.m. It notes that the lecture is open to the public and under the auspices of the Division of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with three attached clippings related to a lecture. Here's a description of the items:

  1. Top Left:

    • A small newspaper column titled "Shadows of Coming Events".
    • It mentions a lecture by Professor Harald Ingholt at the Fogg Museum on recent excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria.
    • A handwritten annotation below it reads: "Transcript January 10, 1931."
  2. Bottom Left:

    • Another small newspaper clipping titled "To Lecture at Museum on Excavations in Palmyra".
    • It provides details about Harald Ingholt, his archaeological work, his recent excavations, and his distinguished career.
    • A handwritten annotation below it reads: "Transcript December 31, 1930."
  3. Right Side:

    • A larger printed lecture announcement from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
    • The title reads: "Recent Excavations in Mesopotamia and Syria".
    • It mentions that the lecture is by Professor Harald Ingholt and scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, at 4:30 PM, open to the public.

The page itself is a light beige color and has three punched holes along the left edge, indicating that it may be part of a larger collection or binder.