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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794247

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The image appears to be a scanned document with typed and handwritten text. It seems to be a schedule or notice for a series of lectures and events, likely in May 1931, at the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document includes:

  1. Announcement of Egyptian Art Lectures:

    • A series of six illustrated lectures on Egyptian Art by Professor Jean Capart, delivered at the Fogg Art Museum. The dates and times for these lectures are listed, starting from May 4, 1931, and concluding on May 12, 1931.
  2. Additional Lectures:

    • There is a mention of another lecture by Professor Capart on "What We Really Know About Egyptian Art" at the Museum of Fine Arts on May 14, 1931, at 3 o'clock.
  3. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes at the bottom left and right corners of the document, indicating dates such as "May 2 1931" and "May 12 1931" on the left, and "May 7 1931" on the right.
  4. Calendar of Events:

    • The right side of the document includes a calendar listing events in May 1931, including cultural events like lectures, sports events (such as tennis and baseball matches), and a church service. The lectures on Egyptian Art are also included in this calendar, with specific details about the dates and times.

The overall content suggests that this document was likely a part of a academic or cultural program, where Professor Jean Capart was a prominent speaker on the subject of Egyptian Art.

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This image appears to be a page from an old document, likely a newsletter or a schedule of events, dated from May 1931. The page is beige and has some handwritten notes and dates on it, indicating it may have been used for personal organization or record-keeping.

The document contains several sections of text, each providing information about lectures and events related to Egyptian art. The main sections are:

  1. On Egyptian Art: This section announces a series of six illustrated lectures on Egyptian art by Professor Jean Capart. The lectures are scheduled to take place at the Fogg Art Museum on May 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 12, all at 4:30 PM. The lectures are open to the public.

  2. Capart to Lecture: This section focuses on the final lecture of the series, which is scheduled for May 12 at 4:30 PM in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum. The lecture is open to the public.

  3. By Professor Capart: This section mentions an additional lecture by Professor Capart on "What We Really Know About Egyptian Art," scheduled for May 14 at 3:00 PM at the Museum of Fine Arts. It also notes that Sunday lectures at the Art Museum have been discontinued until November.

  4. Calendar: This section lists a detailed schedule of events for the week of May 8 to May 12, 1931. The events include various sports matches, lectures, and other activities. Specific mentions include:

    • Track and tennis matches on May 8.
    • Baseball, golf, track, and tennis matches on May 9.
    • A service at Appleton Chapel on May 10.
    • The fifth lecture on Egyptian Art by Professor Capart on May 11.
    • The last lecture in a series on the Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics by Professor John Dewey, and the sixth and last lecture on Egyptian Art by Professor Capart on May 12.
    • A Harvard Glee Club concert at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts on May 12.

The document is neatly organized, with each section clearly defined and the calendar providing a comprehensive overview of the week's events. The handwritten notes and dates suggest that the document was actively used and referenced during this period.

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This image displays a single, aged, off-white sheet of paper, likely from a file or scrapbook, with three distinct printed clippings and handwritten annotations in black ink. The paper has three punched holes along its left edge and shows signs of slight yellowing and wear, suggesting its age.


Content Breakdown:

The sheet documents events scheduled for early May 1931, primarily focused on a lecture series on “Egyptian Art” by Professor Jean Capart.

1. Left Column Clippings:

  • Top Clip ("On Egyptian Art"): This is a short announcement for a series of six illustrated lectures on “Egyptian Art” by Professor Jean Capart of the University of Liège and the Royal Museums of the Cinquantenaire in Brussels. The lectures were to be held at the Fogg Art Museum on May 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 12, at 4:30 PM daily, and were open to the public. A small handwritten note below it reads: “Tracks – 9 pp. 15”.

  • Bottom Clip ("By Professor Capart"): This article, dated “May 2 1931,” announces that Professor Capart would give an illustrated lecture on “What We Really Know About Egyptian Art” at the Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday, May 14. It also notes that his Sunday lectures at the Art Museum had been discontinued until November. A small handwritten "E.C." is visible nearby.

2. Right Column Clippings:

  • Top Clip ("Capart to Lecture"): A brief article announces that Professor Jean Capart will deliver the sixth and final lecture of his series on “Egyptian Art” on Tuesday, May 12, at 4:30 PM in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum. The lecture is open to the public. Handwritten notes below identify the date: “Tuesday May 12 1931” and “May 7 1931”, possibly referencing when the clipping was dated or filed.

  • Bottom Clip ("CALENDAR"): This is a comprehensive event calendar for May 8–12, 1931. It lists university sports events (track, tennis, baseball, golf, lacrosse), religious services, and other cultural activities in the Boston area.

    • Friday, May 8: Tennis vs. Harvard; Fourth lecture on “Egyptian Art” by Prof. Capart.
    • Saturday, May 9: Multiple sports games.
    • Sunday, May 10: Appleton Chapel service.
    • Monday, May 11: Fifth lecture on “Egyptian Art” by Prof. Capart.
    • Tuesday, May 12: Sixth and last lecture on “Egyptian Art” by Prof. Capart; Baseball vs. Harvard; Lecture on “The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics” by John Dewey; Harvard Glee Club concert.

Overall Impression:

The document appears to be a curated collection of newspaper clippings and event announcements compiled in 1931, likely by someone associated with or interested in the Harvard or Boston art and lecture scene. The handwritten notes and dates suggest it was organized or cataloged by an individual keeping track of Professor Capart’s lecture schedule and other contemporary events. The focus is clear: a documentation of a significant academic lecture series on Egyptian Art presented at major cultural institutions in Boston.

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This image is a page from a newspaper or a magazine, containing an article about Professor Jean Capart's lectures on Egyptian Art. The article provides information about the lectures, including the dates, times, and locations where they will be held. It also mentions that the lectures will be open to the public and that there will be a series of six illustrated lectures on Egyptian Art at the Fogg Art Museum. The article includes a calendar of events for the month of May, with dates and times for various lectures and events.

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The image shows a piece of paper with text on it. The paper is folded in half and appears to be a calendar or schedule of events. The text is printed in black ink on a white background. The paper is slightly creased and torn on the right side. The text on the paper includes the names of individuals, dates, and locations of events. The events include lectures, concerts, and exhibitions. The paper appears to be a promotional or informational flyer for a series of cultural events.

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Description of the Image:

The image shows a typed document that appears to be a newsletter or announcement, likely from an academic or cultural institution. The document is dated May 12, 1931, and includes details about upcoming lectures, events, and a calendar for the week of May 8–12, 1931. Here is a breakdown of the content:


Left Side: Announcement of Lectures on Egyptian Art

  • Title: "On Egyptian Art"
  • Details:
    • Lecturer: Professor Jean Capart
    • Affiliation: Professor at the University of Liège and the Royal Museums of the Cinquantenaire, Brussels.
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, MA.
    • Series: Six illustrated lectures on "Egyptian Art."
    • Schedule:
      • Monday, May 4, 6, 8, 11, and 12: Lectures will be held at 4:30 P.M.
      • Open to the public.
    • Note: The document mentions that the lectures are "fourthly each day," indicating a daily schedule.
    • Additional Information: The lectures are part of a series, and the final lecture will be on May 12.

Right Side: Calendar for the Week of May 8–12, 1931

The calendar lists various events scheduled for the week, including:

  1. Friday, May 8:

    • Track, university handicap meet.
    • Tennis: Pennsylvania vs. Harvard.
    • Fourth lecture on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart: At the University of Liège, Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
  2. Saturday, May 9:

    • Baseball: Hampshire State vs. Harvard, New Hampshire.
    • Golf: Dartmouth vs. Harvard.
    • Track, Intercollegiate meet.
    • Tennis: University of North Carolina vs. Harvard, at Hanover.
    • Tennis: M. I. T. '34 vs. Harvard, 3:4.
    • Brown vs. Harvard.
  3. Sunday, May 10:

    • Appleton Chapel service: 11 A.M., preacher Rev. Elmore M. McKee, rector of Trinity Church, Buffalo.
  4. Monday, May 11:

    • Fifth lecture on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart: At the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
    • Baseball: William and Mary vs. Harvard.
  5. Tuesday, May 12:

    • Last lecture in the series on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics" by Professor Emerson D. A. P. M.
    • Sixth and last lecture on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart: At the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
    • Harvard Glee Club concert: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, 8 P.M.

Additional Notes:

  • Handwritten Annotations:

    • The top left corner has handwritten notes: "May 2–1931" and "May 7 1931."
    • The phrase "Capart to Lecture" is handwritten at the top right, likely indicating the focus of the document.
    • There are handwritten notes and markings, such as "Causion Meey 12 1931" and "Nets May 7 1931," which may be internal notes or corrections.
  • Format:

    • The document is typed on standard paper, with clean, formal formatting.
    • The layout is organized into two columns: the left column contains the announcement about the lectures, while the right column lists the weekly calendar.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as an informational piece for the Fogg Art Museum and the broader academic community, promoting a series of lectures on Egyptian art by Professor Jean Capart. It also provides a detailed schedule of events for the week, including sports matches, lectures, and a religious service. The handwritten notes suggest that the document may have been used for internal planning or distribution purposes. The tone and structure indicate it is an official communication from the institution.

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This image shows a photograph of a tan-colored paper document that appears to be a page from a historical archive or records. The page is marked with holes on the left side, indicating that it was once part of a bound collection or a filing system. The document contains typewritten text and features several cut-out clippings that have been attached to the page, possibly with adhesive or tape.

On the top left corner, there are two clippings with the heading "On Egyptian Art," providing information about illustrated lectures on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at the University of Chicago in the Oriental Institute. Below these clippings, there is another clipping with the heading "By Professor Capart," pertaining to his lectures at the Fogg Art Museum on two topics related to Egyptian art.

On the top right corner, we see the heading "Capart to Lecture," followed by information about Professor Jean Capart's last of six lectures on "Egyptian Art," which was scheduled to be held at the Fogg Art Museum. Below it is a handwritten note dated "May 12, 1931."

On the bottom right side of the page, a section titled "CALENDAR" lists events on various dates, including a track meet, forums on various subjects, baseball, tennis, and rowing matches, as well as church services, and a mention of another lecture on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at the Fogg Art Museum.

The document gives a sense of the academic and cultural events taking place around the 1931 timeframe at what appears to be a university setting, possibly Harvard due to references to the Fogg Art Museum, which is associated with Harvard University.

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The image is of a piece of paper that appears to be an archival document or a scrapbook page. It contains four distinct clippings from newspapers or other printed media. These clippings are organized neatly in a column on the right side and top left corner of the page, with some handwritten notes visible near the clippings.

The content of the printed material includes information about lectures on "Egyptian Art" delivered by Professor Jean Capart at various venues including the Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts. The specific dates of the lectures are mentioned in the clippings along with additional notes indicating the time frame of the lecture series.

Handwritten notes can be observed near the clippings indicating dates: "May 12, 1931," "May 7, 1931," and one near the bottom left corner of the page.

There are two punched holes on the left edge of the paper, suggesting it could be part of a larger collection held together in a binder.

Overall, the document seems focused on historical references to Professor Jean Capart’s lectures on Egyptian Art held in the early 1930s.

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  • A single blank sheet of light beige paper with three small newspaper clipping pieces attached.
  • Left side has two small rectangular clippings:
    • Top: titled “On Egyptian Art,” about lectures on Egyptian Art by Professor Capart at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Below it: titled “By Professor Capart,” with more details about his lectures.
  • Top center-right: a clipping titled “Capart to Lecture,” describing that Professor Jean Capart will deliver lectures at the Fogg Museum.
  • Right-hand side: a “CALENDAR” clipping listing events for several days (Friday through Tuesday), likely related to lectures and museum activities.
  • Handwritten notes in pencil: “May 12, 1931” near the left clippings and other small marginal notes; the page shows binder holes along the left edge.
  • Overall look: an archival scrap or scrapbook page containing clipped information about lectures on Egyptian Art by Jean Capart, with light typing and handwritten annotations.

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The image shows a sheet of light beige paper with several newspaper clippings and handwritten notes attached to it. The clippings feature articles and notices related to lectures on Ancient Egyptian art by Professor Jean Capart, as well as a calendar of events.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • A brief article announcing a series of illustrated lectures on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Another notice emphasizing Professor Capart's lectures on Egyptian art at the museum, providing details about the topic and inviting public attendance.
  3. Top Center Clipping:

    • Titled "Capart to Lecture," this article specifically discusses the final lecture in the series on Egyptian art, mentioning the date and location.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • A calendar of events running from May 8 to May 12, listing lectures, sports games, and church services, with several mentions of Professor Capart's Egyptian art sessions.
  5. Handwritten Notes:

    • The handwritten annotations on the paper record dates such as "May 12, 1931" and "May 1931," possibly indicating when the mentioned events occurred.

The page is preserved as part of a scrapbook or archival collection, given its neat arrangement and presence of two punched holes on the left for binding.