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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image is a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically Volume XXVI, Number 33, dated Saturday, May 2, 1931. It is a calendar listing of events for the week of May 3 to May 6, 1931. The layout is formal and structured, with each day's events listed in chronological order.

Here's a summary of the events:

Sunday, May 3:

  • Morning Service: Dean Willard Learoyd Sperry at Appleton Chapel at 11 A.M. Seats in the North Gallery are open to the public.

Monday, May 4:

  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art": Professor Jean Capart, of the University of Liège, Belgium, at the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 P.M.
  • Lecture in French: Professor Pierre Villey, at Emerson D. at 4:30 P.M. (Under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures). The topic is "Montaigne."
  • Physical Colloquium:
    • "Sound Lenses" by Professor G.W. Pierce.
    • "The Scattering of Slow Alpha Particles by Helium" by Mr. Eric Rogers.
    • "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen" by Dr. J.H. McLed. The event is at the Lecture Room, Cruft Laboratory, at 4:45 P.M. Tea will be served at 4:15 P.M.

Tuesday, May 5:

  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art": Professor Jean Capart at the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 P.M.
  • Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics": IX. "Art and Philosophy" by Professor John Dewey, of Columbia University, and William James Lecturer on Philosophy at Emerson D. at 4 P.M.
  • Boston Geological Society and the Harvard Geological Conference: Joint Meeting. "Convection in the Earth's Body" by Professor R.A. Daly at the Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum, at 8 P.M.
  • Harvard Philosophical Club: "Theory of Classes and its Philosophical Consequences" by Dr. Paul Weiss at Emerson C. at 8 P.M.

Wednesday, May 6:

  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art": Professor Jean Capart at the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 P.M.
  • Astronomical Colloquium:
    • "Spectral Lines" by Dr. E. Öpik.
    • "The Origin of Lunar Craters" by Mr. P.M. Millman at the Harvard College Observatory, Building A, at 4:30 P.M.
  • Seminary of Economics: "Interregional Competition in Production" by Professor J.D. Black at the Parlor of Phillips Brooks House at 7:45 P.M.

The events are marked as open to members of the University or open to the public. The page is well-organized with clear headings and times, catering to a scholarly audience.

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This image displays a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically Volume XXVI, Number 33, dated Saturday, May 2, 1931. The page is titled "CALENDAR" and lists events for the upcoming days, from Sunday, May 3, to Wednesday, May 6. Each event is marked with either a dagger (†) indicating that it is open to the public, or an asterisk (*) indicating that it is open to members of the University.

Sunday, May 3:

  • Morning Service at Appleton Chapel led by Dean Willard Learoyd Sperry at 11 a.m. Seats in the North Gallery are open to the public.

Monday, May 4:

  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
  • Lecture in French titled "Montaigne" by Professor Pierre Villey at Emerson D at 4:30 p.m.
  • Physical Colloquium with three topics: "Sound Lenses" by Professor G.W. Pierce, "The Scattering of Slow Alpha Particles by Helium" by Mr. Eric Rogers, and "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen" by Dr. J.H. McLeod at the Cruft Laboratory at 4:45 p.m. Tea will be served at 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5:

  • Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics" by Professor John Dewey of Columbia University and William James Lecturer on Philosophy at Emerson D at 4 p.m.
  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
  • Joint meeting of the Boston Geological Society and the Harvard Geological Conference on "Convection in the Earth’s Body" by Professor R.A. Daly at the Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum, at 8 p.m.
  • Harvard Philosophical Club on "Theory of Classes and its Philosophical Consequences" by Dr. Paul Weiss at Emerson C at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6:

  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
  • Astronomical Colloquium with two topics: "Spectral Lines" by Dr. E. Öpik and "The Origin of Lunar Craters" by Mr. P.M. Millman at Harvard College Observatory, Building A, at 4:30 p.m.
  • Seminary of Economics on "Interregional Competition in Production" by Professor J.D. Black at the Parlor of Phillips Brooks House at 7:45 p.m.

The page has a vintage appearance, with some yellowing and slight wear, and it is a single sheet of paper with four punched holes along the left edge, suggesting it was part of a bound collection.

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This image displays a single page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically Volume XXVI, Number 33, dated Saturday, May 2, 1931.

The page is titled “CALENDAR” and lists public and university-related events scheduled for the upcoming week, from Sunday, May 3, through Wednesday, May 6, 1931.

The format is simple and typewritten, with a clean, academic layout. The paper itself is aged, appearing cream or light beige, and has three punch holes along the left margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

Each day’s events are listed with their title, speaker(s), venue, and time. Many events are lectures or colloquia on academic topics, including:

  • Egyptian Art (Professor Jean Capart, University of Liège, Belgium) — featured in multiple sessions.
  • “Montaigne” (Professor Pierre Villy, University of Caen, France) — a lecture in French under the auspices of the Romance Languages Department.
  • Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics (Professor John Dewey and William James Lecturer).
  • Physics and Chemistry colloquia discussing sound lenses, alpha particles, and fluorescence.
  • Geology — “Convection in the Earth’s Body” by Professor R. A. Daly.
  • Astronomy — “Spectral Lines” and “The Origin of Lunar Craters.”
  • Economics — “Interregional Competition in Production.”

Several lectures are identified as open to the public (marked with a † symbol), while others are open to members of the University (marked with a *).

Venues include:

  • Appleton Chapel
  • Emerson Hall (Rooms D, C)
  • Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum
  • Cruft Laboratory
  • University Museum (Mineralogical Lecture Room)
  • Harvard College Observatory
  • Parlor of Phillips Brooks House

Some events also note that tea will be served before the lecture.

In summary, this page provides a detailed, historical snapshot of the academic and cultural life at Harvard University during the early 1930s, highlighting the breadth of scholarly activity across disciplines like art, philosophy, science, and economics — often featuring distinguished visiting scholars.

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The image is a scanned page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 2, 1931. The page features a calendar section listing various academic events and lectures scheduled for the week, starting from Sunday, May 3, to Wednesday, May 6. The events include morning services, illustrated lectures on Egyptian art, lectures in French, physical colloquia, and seminars on economics. The page is printed on aged paper with a yellowish tint, indicating its historical nature. The text is organized in a structured format, with each day's events listed in chronological order, and includes details such as the time, location, and speakers for each event. The page also includes some annotations, possibly indicating the importance or relevance of certain events.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 2, 1931, and labeled as Volume XXI, Number 33. The page features a calendar section that lists various events and lectures taking place at Harvard University from Sunday, May 3, to Wednesday, May 6.

The first event listed is a Morning Service on Sunday, May 3, conducted by Dean Willard Learoyd Sperry at Appleton Chapel at 11 a.m., with seats in the North Gallery open to the public.

On Monday, May 4, there are several events: "Illustrated Lectures on Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart of the University of Liege, Belgium, at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum; a lecture in French by Professor Pierre Villey of the University of Caen, France, at 4:30 p.m.; and a Physical Colloquium with lectures by Professor G. W. Pierce, Mr. Eric Rogers, and Dr. J. H. McLeod, starting at 4:15 p.m. in the Lecture Room, Cruft Laboratory, with tea served afterward.

Tuesday, May 5, features "Lectures on The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics" by Professor John Dewey of Columbia University and William James Lecturer on Philosophy, at 4 p.m. in Emerson D; "Illustrated Lectures on Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum; the Boston Geological Society and the Harvard Geological Conference Joint Meeting, with a lecture by Professor R. A. Daly at 8 p.m. in the Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum; and the Harvard Philosophical Club, with a lecture by Dr. Paul Weiss on "Theory of Classes and its Philosophical Consequences" at 8 p.m. in Emerson C.

On Wednesday, May 6, the events include "Illustrated Lectures on Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum; an Astronomical Colloquium with lectures by Dr. E. Opik and Mr. P. M. Millman at 4:30 p.m. in Harvard College Observatory, Building A; and a Seminary of Economics on "Interregional Competition in Production" by Professor J. D. Black at 7:45 p.m. in the Parlor of Phillips Brooks House.

The page also notes that some events are open to members of the university, while others are open to the public.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically Volume XXVI, dated Saturday, May 2, 1931, and labeled as Number 33. The page is titled "CALENDAR" and outlines a series of academic and public events scheduled for the week of Sunday, May 3, to Wednesday, May 6, 1931.

Key Details:

Header:

  • Title: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE"
  • Volume: XXVI
  • Date: Saturday, May 2, 1931
  • Number: 33

Calendar Events:

Sunday, May 3:
  • Morning Service: Dean Willard Learoy Sperry, Appleton Chapel, 11 A.M.
    • Note: Seats in the North Gallery are open to the public.
Monday, May 4:
  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art":
    • Lecture 1: Professor Jean Capart, of the University of Liège, Belgium.
      • Location: Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
    • Lecture in French: Under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures.
      • Montaigne: Professor Pierre Villey, of the University of Caen, France.
        • Location: Emerson D, 4:30 P.M.
    • Physical Colloquium:
      • I. "Sound Lenses," Professor G. W. Pierce.
      • II. "The Scattering of Slow Alpha Particles by Helium," Mr. Eric Rogers.
      • III. "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen," Dr. J. H. McLeod.
        • Location: Room, Craft Laboratory, 4:45 P.M.
        • Tea will be served at 4:15 P.M.
Tuesday, May 5:
  • Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics":
    • IX. "Art and Philosophy," Professor John Dewey, of Columbia University, and William James Lecturer on Philosophy.
      • Location: Emerson D, 4 P.M.
    • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art":
      • Lecture II: Professor Jean Capart.
        • Location: Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
    • Boston Geological Society and the Harvard Geological Conference - Joint Meeting:
      • "Convection in the Earth's Body," Professor R. A. Daly.
        • Location: Mineralogical Lecture Room, 8 P.M.
    • Harvard Philosophical Club:
      • "Theory of Classes and its Philosophical Consequences."
        • I. "Theory of Classes," Dr. Paul Weiss.
          • Location: Emerson C, 8 P.M.
Wednesday, May 6:
  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art":
    • Lecture III: Professor Jean Capart.
      • Location: Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
  • Astronomical Colloquium:
    • I. "Spectral Lines," Dr. E. Öpik.
    • II. "The Origin of Lunar Craters," Mr. P. M. Millman.
      • Location: Observatory, Building A, 4:30 P.M.
  • Seminary of Economics:
    • "Interregional Competition in Production," Professor J. D. Black.
      • Location: Parlor of Phillips Brooks House, 7:45 P.M.
      • Open to Members of the University.
    • Note: Events marked with a are open to the public.

Design and Layout:

  • The page has a clean, typed layout with clear headings and bullet points for each event.
  • The text is organized chronologically by day, with details such as speaker names, topics, locations, and times.
  • The page includes footnotes indicating which events are open to the public or members of the university.

This calendar reflects a rich academic schedule typical of a university setting in the early 20th century, featuring lectures, colloquia, and seminars across various disciplines, including art, philosophy, physics, astronomy, and economics.

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This image displays a scanned page of the "Harvard University Gazette," Volume XXVI, Number 33, dated Saturday, May 2, 1931. It presents a calendar of events for the days from Sunday, May 3 to Wednesday, May 6.

The calendar describes various academic and cultural events, such as:

  • On May 3: A Morning Service by Dean Willard Learoyd Sperry at the Appleton Chapel.
  • On May 4: Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" and lectures in French, along with a Physical Colloquium.
  • On May 5: Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics," more on "Egyptian Art," a Boston Geological Society meeting, and a Harvard Philosophical Club event.
  • On May 6: Another lecture on "Egyptian Art," discussion on Astronomical Photography, and a Seminar on Economics.

The page has been hole-punched on the left side, indicating it was likely stored in a binder. The paper appears slightly aged with some discoloration. The text is neatly organized and there are small icons, such as an open book, placed next to some entries indicating their nature (e.g., Open to Members of the University or Open to the Public).

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated Saturday, May 2, 1931. It is volume XXVI, number 33. The page details the calendar of events scheduled for the dates from Sunday, May 3, to Wednesday, May 6.

Events Listed:

Sunday, May 3

  • Morning Service led by Dean Willard Learoyd Sperry at Appleton Chapel, 11:00 AM. The seats in the North Gallery are available to the public.

Monday, May 4

  • Illustrated Lectures on “Egyptian Art” by Professor Jean Capart from the University of Liège, Belgium. Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 PM.
  • Lecture in French on "Montaigne" by Professor Pierre Villey from the University of Caen, France. Emerson D, 4:30 PM.
  • Physical Colloquium: “Sound Lenses” by Professor G.W. Pierce; “The Scattering of Slow Alpha Particles by Helium” by Mr. Eric Rogers; “Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen” by Dr. J.H. McLeod. Cruft Laboratory, 4:45 PM. Tea will be served at 4:15 PM.

Tuesday, May 5

  • Lectures on “The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics”: “Art and Philosophy” by Professor John Dewey of Columbia University and William James Lecturer on Philosophy. Emerson D, 4 PM.
  • Illustrated Lectures on “Egyptian Art” by Professor Jean Capart. Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 PM.
  • Boston Geological Society and the Harvard Geological Conference joint meeting: “Convection in the Earth’s Body” by Professor R.A. Daly. Mineralogical Lecture Room, University Museum, 8 PM.
  • Harvard Philosophical Club: “Theory of Classes and its Philosophical Consequences” by Dr. Paul Weiss. Emerson C, 8 PM.

Wednesday, May 6

  • Illustrated Lectures on “Egyptian Art” by Professor Jean Capart. Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 PM.
  • Astronomical Colloquium: “Spectral Lines” by Dr. E. Opik; “The Origin of Lunar Craters” by Mr. P.M. Millman. Harvard College Observatory Building A, 4:30 PM.
  • Seminary of Economics: “Interregional Competition in Production” by Professor J.D. Black. Parlor of Phillips Brooks House, 7:45 PM.

The document has perforated holes on the left side, indicating it might have been part of a binder or similar compilation.

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This is a vintage university calendar page from the Harvard University Gazette. It’s a beige, slightly worn sheet (Volume XXVI, Number 33, dated Saturday, May 2, 1931) with a large header “HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE” and the word “CALENDAR” in the middle. The page shows the schedule for Sunday May 3 to Wednesday May 6, including morning services at Appleton Chapel, and a series of lectures and colloquia (e.g., on Egyptian Art, lectures in French, a physical and astronomical colloquium, etc.). Times are listed next to each event, and some notes indicate whether events are open to the public or only to university members. The sheet has three punched holes along the left margin, indicating it was kept in a binder. Overall, it’s an archival, three-day-to-four-day calendar of academic events for that week.

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This image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated Saturday, May 2, 1931. It is labeled as Volume XXVI, Number 33, and includes a calendar of academic and public events for the upcoming days:

  • Sunday, May 3: Details a morning service scheduled at Appleton Chapel.

  • Monday, May 4: Includes illustrated lectures on Egyptian art, a lecture in French, a physical colloquium on topics like "Sound Lenses" and "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen," followed by tea.

  • Tuesday, May 5: Features lectures on art and philosophy, more talks on Egyptian art, a joint geological conference, and a philosophy club meeting.

  • Wednesday, May 6: Lists additional Egyptian art lectures, an astronomical colloquium on lunar craters, and an economic seminar on competition in production.

The document is in a formal academic style, with headings, instructions for attendance, and mentions of prominent professors and locations at Harvard. The page has three punched holes along the left margin, suggesting it is from a bound booklet or folder. The edges appear clean but slightly aged.