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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794309

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The image is a historical document, likely a newspaper clipping or announcement, detailing events related to a university tea held on a Friday. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Second University Tea

Friday at Fogg Museum

  • Group of Nine Faculty Members: Representatives from four graduate schools will be present.
  • Time: 4:30 PM.
  • Location: Fogg Museum.
  • Participants: Includes several heads of departments and their wives.
  • Representatives:
    • Professor A. N. Holcombe (Chairman, Department of Government).
    • Professor C. H. Haring (Chairman, Department of History).
    • Professor H. H. Platt (Dean, Engineering School).
    • Captain L. J. Henderson (Chairman, Department of Naval Science).
    • Captain B. B. Wygant (Chairman, Department of Naval Science).
    • Professor J. B. Conant (Chairman, Department of Chemistry).
    • Professor J. L. Coolidge (Chairman, Department of Mathematics).
    • Professor G. H. Parker (Chairman, Department of Zoology).
    • Professor W. M. Wheeler (Chairman, Department of Biology).
  • Additional Invitees: Members from various departments, including graduate schools of Arts, Medicine, and Public Health.
  • Schedule:
    • 4:30 PM: Professor and Mrs. Holcombe.
    • 4:40 PM: Professor Coolidge.
    • 4:50 PM: Professor and Mrs. Haring.
    • 5:00 PM: Captain and Mrs. Henderson, Captain and Mrs. Wygant.
    • 5:10 PM: Professor and Mrs. Conant.

University Tea Held This Afternoon

  • Time: 4:30 PM.
  • Location: Fogg Museum.
  • Receiving Line: Begins at 4:30 PM.
  • Participants: Faculty members and their wives from various departments.
  • Representatives:
    • Professor and Mrs. Holcombe.
    • Professor and Mrs. Haring.
    • Professor and Mrs. Coolidge.
    • Captain and Mrs. Henderson.
    • Captain and Mrs. Wygant.
    • Professor and Mrs. Conant.

University Tea Held the Afternoon at Faculty Club

  • Concentrators in Five Fields Invited: Classics, Indic Philology, Sanskrit, English, and Romance Languages.
  • Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
  • Receiving Line:
    • 4:30 PM: Professor E. B. Hill (Chairman, Department of Music).
    • 4:45 PM: Professor C. H. Grandgent (Chairman, Department of Romance Languages).
    • 5:00 PM: Professor Charles Eliot Norton (Professor of Poetry).
    • 5:15 PM: Professor J. R. Kantor (Professor of Romance Languages).
    • 5:30 PM: Professor Taylor Starck (Chairman, Department of Romance Languages).

Crimson Dec. 1, 1931

  • University Tea: Phillips Brooks House, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
  • Invitees: All members of the University and their wives, students, and members of various divisions and departments.
  • Lecture: "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, Emerson 211, 5:00 PM.

Additional Notes

  • Special Groups for First Tea:
    • Anthropology, Biology, Zoology, Physiology, and Geology: University Museum.
    • Botanic Garden: Botanic Garden.
    • Germanic Museum: Germanic Museum.
    • Fine Arts: Fogg Art Museum.
  • Remaining Teas:
    • December 4: Faculty Club.
    • March 4: Business School.
    • April 1: Law School.
    • February 1: Law School.

This document provides a detailed schedule and list of participants for a series of university teas, highlighting the involvement of various faculty members and their spouses from different departments.

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The image contains a document detailing two university tea events held at the Fogg Museum. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Second University Tea on Friday at Fogg Museum:

    • Participants:
      • Nine faculty members are set to receive representatives from four graduate schools.
      • The professors include:
        • A. N. Holcombe '96, Chairman of the Department of Mathematics
        • H. H. Haring '97, Chairman of the Department of History
        • H. H. Plaskett, Professor of Astrophysics
        • H. E. Clifford '88, Dean of the Engineering School
        • L. J. Henderson '93, Professor of the History of Science
        • Captain B. B. Wygang, Chairman of the Department of Naval Science
        • J. B. Coonant '13, Chairman of the Department of Chemistry
        • J. L. Coolidge '95, Chairman of the Department of Mathematics
        • W. S. Sturggill, Chairman of the Department of Military Science
    • Time and Location:
      • The event will be held at 4:15 o'clock at the Fogg Museum.
    • Additional Information:
      • Departments like Astronomy, Fine Arts, Government, and Economics are also represented.
      • The event is open to heads of various departments and their wives.
  2. Second University Tea Held This Afternoon:

    • Participants:
      • Ten professors will be on the receiving line.
      • The professors include:
        • A. N. Holcombe '96, Chairman of the Department of Mathematics
        • C. H. Haring '97, Chairman of the Department of History
        • H. H. Plaskett, Professor of Astrophysics
        • H. E. Clifford '88, Dean of the Engineering School
        • L. J. Henderson '93, Professor of the History of Science
        • Captain B. B. Wygang, Chairman of the Department of Naval Science
        • J. B. Coonant '13, Chairman of the Department of Chemistry
        • J. L. Coolidge '95, Chairman of the Department of Mathematics
        • W. S. Sturggill, Chairman of the Department of Military Science
    • Time and Location:
      • The tea took place at 4:30 o'clock at the Fogg Museum.
  3. University Tea Held This Afternoon at Faculty Club:

    • Participants:
      • Concentrators in five fields were invited to attend: Classics, Indology, Modern Languages, English, and Music.
    • Time and Location:
      • The tea was held from 4 to 6 o'clock at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street.
    • Line Composition:
      • The line was composed of:
        • Professor J. T. Murray '95, Chairman of the Department of English
        • Professor E. A. Whitney '17, Professor of History and Literature
        • Professor C. B. Gulick '90, Chairman of the Department of Ancient Languages
        • Charles Elliot Norton, Professor of Poetry
        • Professor J. D. M. Ford '94, Chairman of the Department of Romance Languages
        • Professor A. F. Taylor, Chairman of the Department of Germanic Languages
  4. Additional Notes:

    • The document mentions a lecture on "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, scheduled for Emerson 211 at 8 p.m.
    • There are references to special groups and officers invited to the teas, including those from the Department of Anthropology, Biology, Zoology, Physiology, and Geology.
  5. Event Details:

    • The document notes that the teas were held in the Phillips Brooks House and Fogg Museum, with specific times and dates mentioned for various events.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or a university publication, detailing events related to university teas and lectures. Here's a detailed summary:

University Tea at Fogg Museum

  • Event Details:
    • Friday at Fogg Museum: A second university tea is scheduled for Friday at Fogg Museum.

    • Participants: Nine faculty members will receive invitations representing four graduate schools.

    • Receiving Line: Professors are asked to stand in the receiving line for 25-minute periods. Specific professors and their departments are listed:

      • A. N. Holcombe (Mathematics)
      • H. Haring (History)
      • H. E. Clifford (Engineering)
      • L. J. Henderson (History)
      • Captain B. B. Wygan (Naval Science)
      • J. B. Conant (Chemistry)
      • J. L. Collidge (Science)
      • Colonel W. F. Craig (Military Science)
    • Timings:

      • 4:15 o'clock: Several heads of departments and their spouses.
      • 4:40 o'clock: Professor Cooldridge and Mrs. Cooldridge.
      • 5:00 o'clock: Dean Clifford and Mrs. Clifford.
      • 5:30 o'clock: Captain Wygan, Mrs. Wygan, and Professor and Mrs. Henderson.
    • Additional Invites: Members of other departments such as Fine Arts, Astronomy, Physics, and others are invited to attend.

Second University Tea Held This Afternoon

  • Event Details:
    • Ten Professors: A group of ten professors will be on the receiving line at Fogg Museum from 4:30 o'clock.

University Tea at Faculty Club

  • Event Details:
    • Faculty Club on Quincy Street: Another university tea is held at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street from 4:00 to 6:00 o'clock.

    • Concentrators in Five Fields: Invited to attend, including:

      • Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, and Government.
    • List of Participants:

      • 4:15-4:45 o'clock: Professor A. N. Holcombe, Mrs. Holcombe, Professor H. Haring, Dean Clifford, and Mrs. Clifford.
      • 4:45-5:15 o'clock: Professor J. T. Murray, Professor E. A. Whitney, Professor J. B. Conant.
      • 5:15-5:45 o'clock: Professor C. B. Guck, Professor W. S. Sturtevant, and others.

Additional Events

  • University Teas at Phillips Brooks House: All officers and their wives, along with students, are invited to attend a tea from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  • Lecture: A lecture on "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
  • Special Groups for First Tea: Specific groups invited to the first tea at Phillips Brooks House include members of departments like Anthropology, Biology, Zoology, Philosophy, Geography, and others.
  • Later Teas: Additional teas are planned for December 4th at the Fogg Museum and January 5th at the Faculty Club, with tentative plans for February 5th.

Miscellaneous

  • Notable Note: A mention of a special group invited to the first tea and a note about preparing for tea and a lecture, including a reference to a previous invitation to Mrs. Stoddard and a phone call.

This detailed breakdown highlights the organized nature of these events and the extensive invitations and preparations involved in hosting them.

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The document details events related to the Second University Tea held at the Fogg Museum, attended by faculty members and their spouses. Nine faculty members, including department heads, were honored, with some also receiving representatives from graduate schools. The event, scheduled for 4:30 p.m., included a receiving line of professors and their spouses, with specific times allocated for each. The document also mentions subsequent University Teas, such as one at Phillips Brooks House and another at the Faculty Club, highlighting the invited departments and the schedule for these events. Additionally, it notes a lecture on "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho.

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The image contains a newspaper clipping announcing events and teas at a university, specifically at the Fogg Museum and the Faculty Club. Here are the detailed points:

Second University Tea at Fogg Museum

Event Details:

  • Date and Time: Friday, from 4:30 o'clock.
  • Location: Fogg Museum.

Participants:

  • A group of nine faculty members will receive representatives from four graduate schools to present them with information about their programs.
  • The following professors and their departments will stand in the receiving line:
    1. C. H. Haring (History), Chairman of the Department of Government.
    2. H. Plaskett (Astrophysics).
    3. L. J. Henderson (Biological Chemistry), Chairman of the Department of History of Science.
    4. Captain B. B. Wygant (Naval Science).
    5. J. B. Conant (Chemistry).
    6. H. R. Coididge (Chemistry).
    7. E. J. Cohn (Physical Chemistry).
    8. W. L. Langer (History).
    9. S. Sturgis (Military Science).

Other Details:

  • Additional departments with members attending include:
    • Anthropology, Economics, Fine Arts, Philosophy, and Physics.
  • Presentations will be made by representatives from:
    • Dental, Landscape Architecture, Medical and Public Health Schools.
  • Tea will be served starting at 4:15 PM.

Second University Tea Held This Afternoon at Faculty Club

Event Details:

  • Date and Time: This afternoon, starting at 4:30 o'clock.
  • Location: Faculty Club.

Participants:

  • Ten professors will be on the receiving line:
    1. A. N. Holcombe (Government).
    2. E. M. Morgan (Law).
    3. W. L. Langer (History).
    4. H. B. Cabot (History of Government and Economics).
    5. H. H. Plaskett (Astrophysics).
    6. J. L. Coolidge (Mathematics).
    7. J. B. Conant (Chemistry).
    8. L. J. Henderson (Biological Chemistry).
    9. W. S. Ferguson (History).
    10. S. Sturgis (Military Science).

Other Departments:

  • Members from several other departments will also be present.

Special Event - Crimson Decorations

University Teas:

  • Date and Time: Monday, from 4 to 6 PM.
  • Location: H. Philippa Brookes House.
  • Invitations: All officers of the University and their wives, and students from various departments are invited.
  • Special Lecture:
    • Topic: "Modern Brazilian Literature."
    • Speaker: Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University.
    • Time: 8 PM.
    • Location: Emerson Hall, Room 211.

Another University Tea

Event Details:

  • Date and Time: Friday, from 4 to 6 o'clock.
  • Location: Faculty Club on Quincy Street.
  • Special Guests: Concentrators in five fields, including:
    • Indian Philosophy, Modern Languages, Egyptology, Music.

Receiving Line:

  • Composed of the following professors:
    1. Professors C. R. Lanman (Indian).
    2. Professor F. N. Robinson (English).
    3. Professor J. T. Murdock (English).
    4. E. A. Whitney (History and Literature).
    5. Professors C. B. Goetsch, H. R. Williamson (Germanic Languages).
    6. Professor Taylor Starck (Germanic Languages).

Other Notes:

  • Special Greetings are extended to first-year students.
  • The teas are part of a series to facilitate interaction among members of different departments and the university community.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from December 1931 detailing two university tea events held at the Fogg Museum. Here are the key points summarized:

Second University Tea:

  • Date: Friday
  • Location: Fogg Museum
  • Time: 4:15 o'clock
  • Participants:
    • Nine faculty members from various departments including Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, Naval Science, Military Science, Economics, Engineering, and Physics.
    • Professors and deans such as A. N. Holcombe, C. H. Haring, H. H. Plaskett, H. E. Clifford, L. J. Henderson, B. B. Wygant, J. B. Conant, and J. L. Coolidge are listed.
    • The event is attended by representatives from four graduate schools: Dental, Landscape Architecture, Medical and Public Health, and the School of Education.
    • The receiving line begins at 4:30 o'clock.

Additional Notes:

  • The professors have been asked to stand in a receiving line for 25-minute periods.
  • The event is open to all university officers, their wives, and all students.

University Tea at Faculty Club:

  • Date: December 4
  • Time: 4 to 6 o'clock
  • Location: Faculty Club on Quincy Street
  • Invitees: Concentrators in five fields are invited to attend.
  • Fields: Classics, Indic Philology, Modern Languages, Egyptology, and Music.
  • Receiving Line: Begins at 4:15 o'clock.
    • Includes members from departments such as Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, Naval Science, Military Science, Economics, Engineering, and Physics.
    • Specific professors mentioned include A. N. Holcombe, C. H. Haring, H. H. Plaskett, H. E. Clifford, L. J. Henderson, B. B. Wygant, J. B. Conant, J. L. Coolidge, and others.

Lecture:

  • Topic: Modern Brazilian Literature
  • Speaker: Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University
  • Date and Time: December 4 at 8 p.m.
  • Location: Emerson 211

Special Notes:

  • The remaining teas will be held on specific dates and locations as mentioned.
  • The clipping also includes a small advertisement for a brand of cigarettes, "WURS," with a tagline "Prepare Your Cigarette Before You Light It."

Additional Information:

  • The clipping mentions that the tea is part of a series of social events held to foster interaction among faculty and students.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping featuring multiple short articles about various university teas held in the early 1930s. The main articles include:

  1. Second University Tea Friday at Fogg Museum – Announcing that nine officers of the university, including several heads of departments, will receive guests at a tea event in the Fogg Museum on a Friday at 4:15 o'clock. The article lists several professors and their departments, mentioning that other departments represented include Astronomy, Economics, Fine Arts, and Physics.

  2. Second University Tea Held This Afternoon – Describes the university tea scheduled in the Fogg Museum at 4:30 PM, mentioning attendance primarily from women professors of various departments such as Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, and Public Health.

  3. University Tea Held This Afternoon at Faculty Club – Announces another tea starting at 4 PM in the Faculty Club on Quincy Street, inviting concentrators in five fields.

  4. Other snippets include announcements for special groups for the First Tea, a lecture on "Modern Brazilian Literature," and a general invitation to university officers, their wives, and students.

The text also contains handwritten notations with dates (e.g., "Crimson Dec. 4, 1931" and other faint pencil marks), and some smaller clippings pasted on the main sheet. The overall layout is a collage of text articles primarily focusing on university social events centered around teas.

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This image displays a scanned document containing several articles, primarily about events hosted by a university. The document appears to be dated (possibly handwritten) at the top left as "Feb. 24, 1931" and has a stamp at the bottom right corner indicating the "Crimson" with a date of Dec. 1, 1931. The text on the document is very detailed and small, but here's a summary of the content:

  • The main headline, "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM," announces an event where nine faculty members will receive representatives of four graduate schools, to be held on Friday at 4:15 o'clock.
  • Another headline, "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON," details another event scheduled for the afternoon at the Fogg Museum, starting at 4:30 o'clock, where ten professors will be on receiving line.
  • "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB" highlights another tea event at the Faculty Club, inviting concentrators in five fields.
  • The document mentions various names and positions of professors and faculty members associated with the university and outlines the specific details for the events, such as the names of the hosts and the time schedule.

There is more text on the document, but due to the dense and detailed nature of the content, this summary captures the main purpose of the scanned articles: to inform readers about university tea events and related academic social gatherings.

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The image is a scan of a newspaper clipping about a university event. The main headings include dates, such as "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM," "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON," and "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB."

The content describes details about university teas, including the involvement of university faculty members from various departments. The events seem to include receptions and gatherings where professors and representatives from multiple schools and fields are expected to attend.

The newspaper contains columns of text, each with details about different events related to the university tea, such as professors to be present, times, locations, and notes on future events.

Handwritten notes and markings are visible on the edges of the clipping, adding annotations like dates or references to “Crimson Dec. 1, 1931,” which can imply the content pertains to Harvard University events and is from a publication named "Crimson" dated December 1, 1931.

The layout follows a typical vintage newspaper format with narrow columns and dense text, providing a snapshot of historical university activities and gatherings.

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The image shows a historical document titled "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA", which appears to be a printed announcement or flyer for an event held at the Fogg Museum. The document is dated December 1931 and is formatted as a newspaper clipping or bulletin. Here is a detailed description of its content and layout:

Header and Title

  • The document is titled "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA" and is prominently displayed at the top in bold, capitalized text.
  • A subheading reads "FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM", indicating the event's date and location.
  • Another subheading states "HELD THIS AFTERNOON", specifying that the tea is taking place on the day of publication.

Main Body

The main body of the document is divided into two columns of text, with additional notes and details provided at the bottom.

Left Column: "GROUP OF NINE FACULTY MEMBERS ARE TO RECEIVE—REPRESENTATIVES OF FOUR GRADUATE SCHOOLS TO BE PRESENT"

  • This section announces that nine faculty members will be present to receive guests.

  • The faculty members listed include:

    • Dor A. H. Holcombe, chairman of the Department of History and Professor of Astrophysics.
    • H. Plaskett, Professor of Astrophysics.
    • H. E. Clifford, Dean of the Engineering School.
    • L. J. Henderson, Professor of the Department of Chemistry.
    • Captain B. B. Wyatt, chairman of the Department of Naval Science.
    • J. B. Conant, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.
    • W. Coolidge, chairman of the Department of Mathematics.
    • Colonel W. S. Sturges, chairman of the Department of Military Science.
    • J. L. Coolidge, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.
  • The text also mentions that representatives from four graduate schools will be present, including:

    • Fine Arts
    • Astronomy
    • Economics
    • Physics
  • The event is scheduled to begin at 4:15 o'clock, and professors and their wives are invited to stand in a receiving line for 25-minute intervals.

Right Column: "TEN PROFESSORS WILL BE ON RECEIVING LINE AT FOGG MUSEUM—AFFAIR BEGINS AT 4:30 O'CLOCK"

  • This section reiterates that ten professors will be on the receiving line at the Fogg Museum, starting at 4:30 o'clock.

  • The professors listed include:

    • A. N. Holcombe, chairman of the Department of Government.
    • C. H. Harter, chairman of the Department of History.
    • Captain B. B. Wyatt, chairman of the Department of Naval Science.
    • J. B. Conant, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.
    • H. E. Plaskett, Professor of Astrophysics.
    • L. J. Henderson, chairman of the Engineering School.
    • B. B. Wyatt, chairman of the Department of Naval Science.
    • J. L. Coolidge, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.
    • S. S. Sturgis, chairman of the Department of Military Science.
    • J. B. Conant, chairman of the Department of Chemistry.
  • The text emphasizes that graduate schools such as Fine Arts, Astronomy, Economics, and Physics will also be represented.

Additional Notes

  • At the bottom of the document, there is a section titled "UNIVERSITY TEA. II. Phillips Brooks House, 4 to 6 P.M." This indicates another tea event being held at the Phillips Brooks House from 4 to 6 P.M., inviting all officers of the University and their wives, as well as students from various departments.
  • A lecture is also advertised under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, titled "The Modern Brazilian Literature," to be delivered by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, in Emerson 211, at 8 P.M.

Footer and Additional Text

  • The footer includes a reference to "Crimson Dec. 1931", indicating the source or publication date of the document.
  • There is also a handwritten note in the margin, which appears to be a personal annotation or marking, reading "Crimson Dec. 1931" and some additional text that is partially obscured.

Visual Layout

  • The document is printed on aged paper, with a slightly yellowed appearance, suggesting it is a historical artifact.
  • The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of printed documents from the early 20th century.
  • The layout is clean and organized, with clear headings and bullet points for easy reading.

Overall Context

The document serves as an announcement for a formal university tea event, highlighting the participation of faculty members and representatives from various graduate schools. It also promotes additional university activities, such as a lecture on Brazilian literature, indicating a vibrant academic and social calendar at the time. The formal tone and structured format reflect the traditions of university events in the early 1930s.