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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794266

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The image shows a document with the header "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Appointments." It appears to be a record of appointments made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The document lists appointments made at a meeting held on May 25, 1931, and another set of appointments for one year from September 1, 1930.

The appointments listed for the May 25, 1931, meeting include:

  • Friedrich von der Leyen, Ph.D., appointed as Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture.
  • Richard Francis Strong Starr, A.B., appointed as Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum for Research in the Near East.

The document also lists appointments for one year from September 1, 1930, which include:

  • Daniel Houston Buchanan, Litt.B., A.M., S.D., appointed as Instructor in Economics and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
  • Robert Durant Feild, A.B., appointed as Instructor in Fine Arts and Tutor in the Division of the Fine Arts.
  • Neil Wetmore Hosley, S.B., M.F., appointed as Instructor in Forestry.
  • Ernst Julius Öpik, Ph.D., appointed as Lecturer on Astro-Physics.
  • Bruce Rogers, A.B., appointed as Printing Adviser to the Press.

The document also features some handwritten notes, including a date at the top right corner that says "Oct 4 1930," and a note at the top left corner with "ge" and "31." The document appears to be bound with metal rings at the left side, suggesting it is part of a larger bound volume.

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This image is a document from the President and Fellows of Harvard College, detailing appointments made during a meeting on May 25, 1931. The document is printed on an off-white sheet of paper with two columns of text.

Left Column:

  • Meeting of May 25, 1931:
    • Appointments for one year from September 1, 1931:
      • Friedrich von der Leyen, Ph.D., as Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture.
      • Richard Francis Strong Starr, A.B., as Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum for Research in the Near East.

Right Column:

  • Appointments for one year from September 1, 1930:
    • Daniel Houston Buchanan, Litt.B., A.M., S.D., as Instructor in Economics and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
    • Robert Durant Feild, A.B., as Instructor in Fine Arts and Tutor in the Division of the Fine Arts.
    • Neil Wetmore Hosley, S.B., M.F., as Instructor in Forestry.
    • Ernst Julius Öpik, Ph.D., as Lecturer on Astro-physics.
    • Bruce Rogers, A.B., as Printing Adviser to the Press.

Additional Details:

  • The document has a handwritten note in the top right corner that reads "ge '31."
  • There is a purple ink mark in the middle of the right column.
  • The bottom right corner has a handwritten note that reads "H U G Oct 4 1930."
  • The paper has four holes punched along the left edge, likely for binding in a folder or notebook.

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This image shows a vintage, off-white or cream-colored paper document, likely a single page from a bound report or register, with three hole punches along its left margin, indicating it was stored in a binder.

The document is titled “PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE” with the subheading “Appointments”. It records academic appointments made during the “Meeting of May 25, 1931.”

The content is divided into two main rectangular text blocks:

Left Block (Appointments effective September 1, 1931):

  • Friedrich von der Leyen, Ph.D. — Appointed as Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture.
  • Richard Francis Strong Starr, A.B. — Appointed as Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum for Research in the Near East.

Right Block (Appointments effective September 1, 1930):

  • Daniel Houston Buchanan, Litt.B., A.M., S.D. — Instructor in Economics and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
  • Robert Durant Feild, A.B. — Instructor in Fine Arts and Tutor in the Division of the Fine Arts.
  • Neil Wetmore Hosley, S.B., M.F. — Instructor in Forestry.
  • Ernst Julius Öpik, Ph.D. — Lecturer on Astro-physics.
  • Bruce Rogers, A.B. — Printing Adviser to the Press.

Handwritten Notes:

  • In the upper right of the page, there is a penciled notation: “9-1-31”.
  • In the lower right corner, another handwritten note in pencil reads: “H W Oc Oct 4 1930”. This may indicate a date of filing, review, or receipt.
  • There is also a faint, vertical purple ink mark next to the right-hand block of text, possibly a checkmark or editorial note.
  • A small, vertical red line is visible to the right of the left-hand block of text.

The document is presented against a plain, light grey background, with even lighting that casts a soft shadow along the top and right edges of the page. The overall appearance suggests an official, archival record from Harvard University in the early 1930s.

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The image is a document titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College Appointments." It appears to be a printed document with some handwritten notes. The document is dated May 25, 1931, and it lists several appointments made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

The document is organized into two main sections. The first section provides the title and date of the document, as well as the names of the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The second section lists the appointments made by the President and Fellows, along with the names and positions of the individuals appointed.

The appointments listed in the document include:

  1. Daniel Houston Buchanan, Litt.B., A.M., S.D., Instructor in Economics and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
  2. Robert Durant Field, A.B., Instructor in Fine Arts and Tutor in the Division of the Fine Arts.
  3. Neil Wetmore Hosley, S.B., M.F., Instructor in Forestry.
  4. Ernst Julius Opik, Ph.D., Lecturer on Astro-physics.
  5. Bruce Rogers, A.B., Printing Adviser to the Press.

The document also includes a note that reads "Meeting of May 25, 1931," indicating that this document was created as a record of the appointments made during a meeting held on that date.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document from the early 20th century, providing insight into the appointments made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College during that time period.

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The image shows a document with a white background. The document appears to be a formal appointment letter from Harvard College, dated May 25, 1931. The letter is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" and includes the text "Appointments." It lists the names of individuals who have been appointed to various positions within the college, along with their respective roles and qualifications. The document also includes a date stamp indicating that it was printed on October 4, 1930.

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The image shows a typed document titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College", detailing academic appointments. The document is dated from a meeting held on May 25, 1931, and lists appointments effective from September 1, 1931, for a duration of one year.

Key Details:

  1. Header:

    • The document is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" at the top, indicating it is an official communication from Harvard University's governing body.
  2. Meeting Date:

    • The appointments were decided at a meeting held on May 25, 1931.
  3. Appointments:

    • Friedrich von der Leyen, Ph.D.: Appointed as Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture.
    • Richard Francis Starr, A.B.: Appointed as a Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum for Research in the Near East.
    • Daniel Houston Buchanan, Litt.B.A., S.D.: Appointed as an Instructor in Economics and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
    • Robert Durant Feild, A.B.: Appointed as an Instructor in Fine Arts and Tutor in the Division of Fine Arts.
    • Neil Wetmore Hosley, S.B., M.F.: Appointed as an Instructor in Forestry.
    • Ernst Julius Opik, Ph.D.: Appointed as a Lecturer on Astro-physics.
    • Bruce Rogers, A.B.: Appointed as a Printing Adviser to the Press.
  4. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten markings and annotations on the document:
      • In the top right corner, there is a handwritten note: "ge'2" and "1931", likely indicating a reference or filing code.
      • In the bottom right corner, there is a signature or initials: "HUG", followed by "Oct 4 1930", suggesting the document was reviewed or processed on October 4, 1930.
  5. Physical Characteristics:

    • The document appears to be an official typed memo or record, printed on aged paper with visible creases and slight discoloration, indicating its historical nature.
    • There are small circular holes along the left edge, suggesting it may have been part of a bound or archived collection.

Summary:

The document is an official record of academic appointments at Harvard College, dated May 25, 1931, for positions effective from September 1, 1931. It lists appointments across various academic disciplines, including art, economics, fine arts, forestry, astrophysics, and printing advisory roles. Handwritten notes and markings indicate it was part of an archival or administrative process. The aged appearance of the paper reinforces its historical context.

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The image shows a document that appears to be from the President and Fellows of Harvard College, referencing a meeting that took place on May 13, 1931. The document lists several appointments for various academic roles and positions over specific terms, for individuals associated with different areas of study—including art, culture, government, economics, fine arts, instruction in forestry, astrophysics, and a printing advisor to the press.

There are handwritten notes on the document, possibly editorial marks or referencing, with a date written in blue ink in the lower right corner that reads, "Dec '31" or "Dec 1 1930", suggesting that this document may have been reviewed or filed at that time. The top of the document is labeled with "Re⁹ 2-1931".

The document is fastened with two brads to a larger, lightly-colored page, and there is a slight tear at the bottom of this larger page. There are also two red marks on the document itself, most likely from a marker or pen. This appears to be an archival document or a reproduction thereof.

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The image contains a piece of paper with two sections of printed text affixed to it. The content appears to be related to appointments by the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

The left section details appointments from the meeting of May 25, 1931:

  • Friedrich von der Leyen, Ph.D., appointed as the Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture for one year from September 1, 1931.
  • Richard Francis Strong Starr, A.B., appointed as a Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum for Research in the Near East.

The right section lists appointments for one year from September 1, 1930:

  • Daniel Houston Buchanan, Litt.B., A.M., S.D., as Instructor in Economics and Tutor in the Division of History, Government, and Economics.
  • Robert Durant Field, A.B., as Instructor in Fine Arts and Tutor in the Division of Fine Arts.
  • Neil Wetmore Hosley, S.B., M.F., as Instructor in Forestry.
  • Ernst Julius Öpik, Ph.D., as Lecturer on Astro-Physics.
  • Bruce Rogers, A.B., as Printing Adviser to the Press.

There is a handwritten note at the bottom right: "H U G Bcl + 1930," and a faded handwritten date "June 13 1931" at the top center. The paper has three punched holes along the left edge.

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This image shows a sheet of paper with two clipped sections of text attached to it. The title at the top reads:

"PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Appointments."

The text on the left side refers to a meeting held on May 25, 1931, and details appointments for the year starting September 1, 1931, including:

  • Friedrich von der Leyen as Kuno Francke Professor of German Art and Culture.
  • Richard Francis Strong Starr as Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum for Research in the Near East.

The text on the right lists appointments for the year starting September 1, 1930, including:

  • Daniel Houston Buchanan in the fields of economics and history.
  • Robert Durant Field in fine arts.
  • Neil Wetmore Hosley in forestry.
  • Ernst Julius Öpik lecturing on astrophysics.
  • Bruce Rogers as Printing Adviser to the Press.

There are three punched holes on the left side of the paper, indicating it might have been kept in a binder. There are some small handwritten notes and marks on the page as well. The layout is minimal, with no decorative elements.