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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794261

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The image appears to be a page from a university or academic program schedule, dated May 11 and May 12, 1931. The page is titled and organized by date, listing various events and lectures. Here's a breakdown of the content:

Monday, May 11

  • Second Reading Period begins.
  • BOARD OF OVERSEERS. Stated Meeting in University Hall, 9:15 A.M.
    • For programme of meeting see page 185.
  • ILLUSTRATED LECTURES ON "EGYPTIAN ART." V. Professor Jean Capart, of the University of Liège, Belgium. Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
  • PHYSICAL COLLOQUIUM. I. "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen." Dr. J. H. McLeod. II. "A Section Principle for Impacts of the Second Kind." Mr. Eugene Feenberg. Lecture Room, Cruft Laboratory, 4:45 P.M.
    • Tea will be served at 4:15 P.M.

Tuesday, May 12

  • BOARD OF OVERSEERS. Adjourned Meeting in University Hall, 9:30 A.M.
    • For programme see page 185.
  • Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics." X. (Last Lecture of the Series.) "Art and Morals; The Function of Art." Professor John Dewey, of Columbia University, and William James Lecturer on Philosophy. Emerson D, 4 P.M.
  • ILLUSTRATED LECTURES ON "EGYPTIAN ART." VI. (Last Lecture of the Series.) Professor Jean Capart. Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
  • CONCERT. The Harvard Glee Club. Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston, 8 P.M.
    • For programme see page 185.

The page also has a note in the top left corner that reads "HUG May 9 1931," possibly indicating a personal or administrative annotation. The paper has some visible stains and wear, suggesting it might be an original or a scan of an aged document. The layout and content indicate it was likely part of a university or institution's schedule for a specific academic period.

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This image shows a vintage printed schedule or calendar excerpt from Monday, May 11, to Tuesday, May 12, likely from the year 1931. The paper appears aged, with a beige or light brown tint, and is marked with some handwritten notations in the top-left corner, including "HUG" and "May 1931," suggesting it was filed or organized for reference. There are also faint stains and a red vertical line marking a section of the text.

The schedule details various events and lectures organized for these two days. It includes entries like the "Second Reading Period begins," meetings of the "Board of Overseers," and "Illustrated Lectures on 'Egyptian Art'." It also mentions scientific discussions such as a "Physical Colloquium" on the "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen" and a talk on "A Section Principle for Impacts of the Second Kind."

On Tuesday, May 12, the document highlights lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics" by Professor John Dewey, as well as the final lecture of a series on Egyptian art by Professor Jean Capart. Additionally, it mentions a concert by "The Harvard Glee Club" at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The events appear to be organized for an academic or cultural institution, possibly a university, with lectures taking place in venues like the Fogg Art Museum and the Cruft Laboratory. There are references to specific individuals and their affiliations, such as the University of Liège, Belgium, and Columbia University. The schedule is neatly formatted and provides times, locations, and descriptions of the events.

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This image displays a single, aged sheet of off-white or cream-colored paper, likely from a 1931 university program, bound with three circular hole punches on its left margin.

In the upper left corner of the sheet, there is a handwritten annotation in pencil: “H.U.C 4/24/19 1931,” suggesting the document was cataloged or processed by Harvard University (or a similar institution) on April 24, 1931.

The central focus of the page is a printed schedule of academic and cultural events for Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12. The text is typewritten in a formal, serif font and is organized clearly by date and time.

Key Events Listed:

Monday, May 11

  • Second Reading Period begins.
  • Board of Overseers: Stated Meeting in University Hall at 9:15 a.m.
  • Illustrated Lectures on “Egyptian Art”: V. Professor Jean Capart, University of Liège, Belgium. Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.
  • Physical Colloquium:
    • I. “Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen.” — Dr. J.H. McLeod.
    • II. “A Section Principle for Impacts of the Second Kind.” — Mr. Eugene Feenberg.
    • Location: Lecture Room, Cruft Laboratory, 4:45 p.m.
    • Tea will be served at 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12

  • Board of Overseers: Adjourned Meeting in University Hall, 9:30 a.m.
  • Lectures on “The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics.”: X. (Last Lecture of the Series) “Art and Morals; The Function of Art.” — Professor John Dewey of Columbia University, and William James Lecturer on Philosophy. Emerson D, 4 p.m.
  • Illustrated Lectures on “Egyptian Art”: VI. (Last Lecture of the Series) — Professor Jean Capart. Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.
  • Concert: The Harvard Glee Club. Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston, 8 p.m.

A small footnote at the end of each day’s schedule reads: “For programme see page 185.” — indicating this sheet is an excerpt from a larger booklet or catalog.

Some faint reddish vertical lines appear at the left edge of the printed text, possibly markings for filing or highlighting, and there are small, subtle stains or imperfections on the paper, consistent with its age.

Overall, the document presents a formal, structured schedule of scholarly lectures, colloquia, and a musical performance associated with a major American university (likely Harvard, given references to University Hall, Fogg Art Museum, and Harvard Glee Club), reflecting the academic and cultural life of the early 20th century.

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This is a page from a schedule of events for the Fogg Art Museum. The schedule is for the days of May 11 and May 12, 1931. The events listed include a Board of Overseers Meeting, illustrated lectures on Egyptian Art, a colloquium on the Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen, a Harvard Glee Club concert, and lectures on the Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics. The schedule also includes the names of the speakers and the locations of the events.

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The image depicts a page from a program or schedule for a series of events. The page is titled "MONDAY, MAY 11" at the top, indicating the date of the events. The page is divided into sections, each detailing different activities and their respective times.

The first section is labeled "BOARD OF OVERSEERS" and mentions a "Stated Meeting" in the University Hall at 9:15 A.M. This section also includes information about "ILLUSTRATED LECTURES ON 'EGYPTIAN ART'" by Professor Jean Capart of the University of Liège, Belgium. The lecture is scheduled to take place in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 P.M.

Following this, there is a section titled "PHYSICAL COLLOQUIUM," which lists two lectures. The first lecture is titled "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen," presented by Dr. J. H. McLeod. The second lecture is titled "A Section Principle for Impacts of the Second Kind," presented by Mr. Eugene Feenberg. Both lectures are scheduled to occur in the Lecture Room of the Cruft Laboratory at 4:45 P.M., with tea being served at 4:15 P.M.

The next section is labeled "TUESDAY, MAY 12" and includes a "BOARD OF OVERSEERS" meeting, which is an adjourned meeting in the University Hall at 9:30 A.M. The program for this day also includes "LECTURES ON 'The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics'" by Professor John Dewey of Columbia University and William James Lecturer on Philosophy, scheduled for 4 P.M. The final lecture of the series is titled "EGYPTIAN ART," presented by Professor Jean Capart, and is set to take place in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4 P.M.

Additionally, there is a mention of a "CONCERT" by THE HARVARD GLEE CLUB at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston, at 8 P.M.

The page also contains a note at the bottom indicating that the full program can be found on page 185. The page is slightly aged, with some discoloration and wear, suggesting it is from an older publication. The layout is straightforward, with clear headings and times, making it easy to follow the schedule of events.

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The image shows a typed document that appears to be a schedule or announcement for academic and cultural events scheduled for Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12. The document is formatted as a printed notice, likely from an academic institution, and includes details about meetings, lectures, and performances. Here is a detailed description:

Monday, May 11:

  1. Board of Overseers:

    • Event: Stated Meeting
    • Location: University Hall
    • Time: 9:15 A.M.
    • Note: For the program of the meeting, see page 185.
  2. Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art":

    • Lecture Number: V
    • Speaker: Professor Jean Capart, of the University of Liège, Belgium
    • Location: Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum
    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
  3. Physical Colloquium:

    • Topic 1: "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen"
      • Speaker: Dr. J. H. McLeod
    • Topic 2: "A Section Principle for Impacts of the Second Kind"
      • Speaker: Mr. Eugene Feenberg
    • Location: Lecture Room, Cruft Laboratory
    • Time: 4:45 P.M.
    • Note: Tea will be served at 4:15 P.M.

Tuesday, May 12:

  1. Board of Overseers:

    • Event: Adjourned Meeting
    • Location: University Hall
    • Time: 9:30 A.M.
    • Note: For the program, see page 185.
  2. Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics":

    • Lecture Number: X (Last Lecture of the Series)
    • Topic: "Art and Morals; The Function of Art"
    • Speaker: Professor John Dewey, of Columbia University; and William James Lecturer on Philosophy, Emerson D.
    • Location: Not specified in the visible portion
    • Time: 4 P.M.
  3. Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art":

    • Lecture Number: VI (Last Lecture of the Series)
    • Speaker: Professor Jean Capart
    • Location: Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum
    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
  4. Concert:

    • Event: The Harvard Glee Club
    • Location: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston
    • Time: 5 P.M.
    • Note: For the program, see page 185.

Additional Observations:

  • The document is typed on aged, light-colored paper, suggesting it may be a historical or archival item.
  • There are handwritten markings in the top-left corner, including "May 9/19" and "1931," which may indicate the date the document was created or filed.
  • The document includes references to specific pages (e.g., "see page 185") for additional details, implying it is part of a larger publication or schedule.
  • The events listed cover a range of academic and cultural activities, including lectures, colloquia, board meetings, and a musical performance.

Overall, the image depicts a structured schedule for academic and cultural events at an institution, likely a university, during the early 20th century.

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The image shows a scanned document, which seems to be a schedule or program of events. The document's header indicates "MONDAY, MAY 11," suggesting that it lists activities planned for that specific date, as well as the following day, "TUESDAY, MAY 12," for which activities are also listed. It mentions the beginning of the Second Reading Period and includes several points:

  1. A Board of Overseers' meeting at 9:15 A.M. with a note to see page 188 for program details.
  2. Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart at 4:30 P.M.
  3. A colloquium involving a "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen" by Dr. J.H. Mueller at 4:45 P.M. with tea served at 4:15 P.M.

The following day includes:

  1. An adjourned Board of Overseers' meeting at 9:30 A.M.
  2. Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics," which is the last lecture of the series by Professor John Dewey, and on "Art and Morals; The Function of Art."
  3. Another installment of the Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art," being the last lecture of the series by Professor Jean Capart at 4:30 P.M.
  4. A concert by The Harvard Glee Club at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts at 8:30 P.M.

The page has three punched holes on the left margin, suggesting it was part of a binder or booklet. There is a handwritten note at the top left corner with numbers that seem to reference a catalog or archive system. The document appears aged, with its white background taking on a beige tint and edges slightly worn.

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The image is of a historical document detailing the schedule of events at Harvard on Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12 (year unspecified).

Monday, May 11:

  • Start of the Second Reading Period.
  • Board of Overseers: Stated Meeting in University Hall at 9:15 a.m.
  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" V: By Professor Jean Capart of the University of Liège, Belgium. Held in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
  • Physical Colloquium: Three topics will be discussed:
    • "Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen" by Dr. J.H. McClellon.
    • "A Section Principle for Impacts of the Second Kind" by Mr. Euglen Feinberg.
    • Lecture will take place in the Lecture Room of the Cruft Laboratory at 4:45 p.m. Tea will be served at 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12:

  • Board of Overseers: Adjourned Meeting in University Hall at 9:30 a.m.
  • Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics" X: (Last Lecture of the Series) "Art and Morals The Function of Art." By Professor John Dewey of Columbia University and William James Lecturer on Philosophy in Emerson D at 4 p.m.
  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" VI: (Last Lecture of the Series) By Professor Jean Capart in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
  • Concert: The Harvard Glee Club at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston at 8 p.m.

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The image shows a clipped newspaper or pamphlet section pasted onto a plain sheet of paper. The text provides a schedule of events for Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12, from a year that appears to be 1931 (noted in handwriting on the left margin).

The schedule includes:

Monday, May 11

  • Second Reading Period begins.
  • Board of Overseers meeting at University Hall, 9:15 A.M.
  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" by Professor Jean Capart of the University of Liège, Belgium, at the Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.
  • Physical Colloquium with Dr. J.H. McLeod and Mr. Eugene Feenberg on topics related to physics at the Cruft Laboratory, with tea being served at 4:15 P.M.

Tuesday, May 12

  • Adjourned meeting of the Board of Overseers at University Hall, 9:30 A.M.
  • Lectures on "The Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics" (last lecture of the series) by Professor John Dewey at 4 P.M.
  • Illustrated Lectures on "Egyptian Art" (last lecture of the series) by Professor Jean Capart at 4:30 P.M. in the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Concert by The Harvard Glee Club at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, 8 P.M.

The typeface is formal and appears to be from an older printed source. There are three hole punches along the left side of the sheet, suggesting it was intended to be filed or placed in a binder.

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This image shows a typed document detailing a schedule of events for Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12. The text is organized in two sections based on the dates.

Events on Monday, May 11:

  • Board of Overseers: A stated meeting takes place in University Hall at 9:15 a.m.
  • Illustrated Lectures on Egyptian Art (Lecture V): Presented by Professor Jean Capart at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
  • Physical Colloquium: A session titled “Raman Effect and Fluorescence in Oxygen,” with speakers Dr. J. H. McLennan III and Mr. Eugene Feinberg, held in the Cruft Laboratory. Tea is served at 4:15 p.m., with the session starting at 4:45 p.m.

Events on Tuesday, May 12:

  • Board of Overseers: An adjourned meeting at 9:30 a.m. in University Hall.
  • Lecture on Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics (Lecture X): Titled "Art and Morals; The Function of Art," presented by Professor John Dewey of Columbia University at Emerson Hall.
  • Illustrated Lectures on Egyptian Art (Lecture VI): The final lecture of the series by Professor Jean Capart at the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
  • Concert: A performance by The Harvard Glee Club at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts at 8 p.m.

The document also includes headings, with some details printed in red ink for emphasis. There are visible hole punches on the left, indicating that it may have been part of a binder or archival collection.