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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794326

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The image shows a scanned page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated November 13, 1931. The page contains a calendar of events from November 14th to November 22nd, 1931. The events listed include:

  • Saturday, November 14: Football games between Holy Cross vs. Harvard and Yale '35 vs. Harvard '35, and soccer matches between M. I. T. vs. Harvard and a university vs. freshmen game.
  • Sunday, November 15: Church services at Sanders Theatre at 11 A.M., with Rev. Charles R. Brown as the preacher.
  • Monday, November 16: A German lecture titled "Blütezeit der Mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung: Erzählende Dichtung," with speakers Friedrich von der Leyen and Kuno Francke, both from the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Tuesday, November 17: A lecture on "Persian Poetry in Relation to Persian Miniature Paintings," by Sir E. Denison Ross at 8:15 P.M.
  • Wednesday, November 18: A lecture titled "Independence for the Doctor" by John M. Birnie, M.D. '06, at the Harvard Medical School.
  • Thursday, November 19: A lecture on "The Fogg Museum Giotto and Others in America" by Professor Frank J. Mather of Princeton University at 4:30 P.M.
  • Saturday, November 21: Football games between Yale vs. Harvard and soccer matches between Yale vs. Harvard for university and freshmen.
  • Sunday, November 22: Church services at Sanders Theatre at 11 A.M., with Rev. J. Edgar Park as the preacher.

The page is on cream-colored paper and appears to be aged, with some discoloration and a few faint marks. The handwriting at the bottom indicates it is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin.

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The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated November 13, 1930. It contains a calendar of events for the week from Saturday, November 14, to Sunday, November 22, 1930. The events listed include:

  • Football games between Holy Cross vs. Harvard and Yale vs. Harvard.
  • Soccer games between M.I.T. vs. Harvard and Yale vs. Harvard.
  • Church services with specific preachers and locations.
  • Various lectures on topics such as German literature, Persian poetry, and art history, with details on the speakers and venues.

The page is slightly yellowed, indicating its age, and the text is neatly typed. There are some handwritten notes at the bottom left corner, including the date "Nov. 13, 1930."

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This image displays a single, aged page from a historical publication, printed on cream-colored, slightly yellowed paper that shows signs of wear and aging, particularly along the edges and a noticeable stain or discoloration in the lower-right quadrant.

The page is titled “CALENDAR” in bold, centered, uppercase letters at the top. Below this heading, it lists a schedule of events taking place at Harvard University from Saturday, November 14, through Sunday, November 22, 1931.

The calendar entries are organized chronologically by date and include:

  • Sports Events:

    • Football games featuring Holy Cross vs. Harvard (Nov. 14) and Yale vs. Harvard (Nov. 21), scheduled for 2 P.M.
    • Soccer matches: M.I.T. vs. Harvard (Nov. 14) and Yale vs. Harvard (Nov. 21), for university and freshmen teams.
  • Religious Services:

    • Church services held at Sanders Theatre on Sunday, November 15 and November 22 at 11 A.M., with guest preachers Rev. Charles R. Brown (Nov. 15) and Rev. J. Edgar Park (Nov. 22).
  • Academic Lectures:

    • German lecture on “Blütezeit der Mittelhochdeutschen Dichtung” by Friedrich von der Leyen (Nov. 16, Fogg Art Museum, 4 P.M.).
    • Lecture on “Persian Poetry in Relation to Persian Miniature Paintings” by Sir E. Denison Ross (Nov. 17, Fogg Art Museum, 5:15 P.M.).
    • George W. Gay lecture on “Independence for the Doctor” by John M. Birnie, M.D. ’06 (Nov. 18, Building C, Harvard Medical School, 5 P.M.).
    • Lecture on “The Fogg Museum Giotto and Others in America” by Professor Frank J. Mather of Princeton University (Nov. 19, Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.).

At the bottom of the column of text, handwritten in ink, are the words:

Harvard Alumni Bulletin
Nov. 13, 1931

This handwritten note identifies the publication and the date of its issue — November 13, 1931 — which is the day before the calendar begins, indicating that this page was likely published as a preview of upcoming events for that week’s bulletin.

Overall, the page provides a glimpse into the academic, cultural, and athletic life at Harvard University during the early 1930s, documenting a rich mix of scholarly lectures, spiritual services, and intercollegiate athletic competitions. The document’s physical condition enhances its historical character.

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The image is a scanned page from a Yale University alumni bulletin, dated November 13, 1931. The page contains a calendar for the week of November 14 to November 22, 1931. The events listed include football games between Yale and Harvard, church services, lectures, and social gatherings. The page also includes an announcement for an upcoming event, "Persian Miniature Painting in Relation to Persian Maturity Poetry," to be held at the Fogg Art Museum. The page has a beige background and is printed in black ink. The text is organized in a grid-like format, with the dates on the left and the events on the right.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 13, 1931. The page contains a calendar of events for the week of November 14-21, 1931. The calendar lists various events, including football games, church services, lectures, and social events. The events are organized by day and include details such as the time, location, and sometimes the speaker or performer. The page also includes a header with the title "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and the date "Nov. 13, 1931." The text is printed in a serif font and is arranged in a clear and organized manner.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 13, 1980. The page is titled "CALENDAR" and lists various events and activities scheduled for the week of November 14–22, 1980. The content is organized in a structured format, with each day of the week listed along with corresponding events. Here is a breakdown of the details:

Calendar Events:

Saturday, November 14:

  • Football: Holy Cross vs. Harvard, 2 P.M. Yale '33 vs. Harvard '35.
  • Soccer: M. L. T. vs. Harvard, university and freshmen.

Sunday, November 15:

  • Church services: Sanders Theatre, 11 A.M., preacher, Rev. Charles R. Brown, Dean, emeritus of the Yale Divinity School.

Monday, November 16:

  • German Lecture: "Blitzkrieg der Mittelalterlichen Dichtung: Erfindung der Deutschen Dichtung" by Friedrich von der Leyen, Kono Francke Professor of German Art and Culture. Fogg Art Museum, 4 P.M.

Tuesday, November 17:

  • Lecture: "Persian Poetry in Relation to Persian Miniature Paintings" by Sir E. Denison Ross, director of the School of Oriental Studies, London. Fogg Art Museum, 3:15 P.M.

Wednesday, November 18:

  • Lecture: "Independence for the Doctor" by John B. Minie, M.D., '06, Building C, Harvard Medical School, 5 P.M.

Thursday, November 19:

  • Lecture: "The Fogg Museum Giotto and Others in America" by Professor Frank J. Matter of Princeton University. Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 P.M.

Saturday, November 21:

  • Football: Yale vs. Harvard, 2 P.M.
  • Soccer: Yale vs. Harvard, university and freshmen.

Sunday, November 22:

  • Church services: Sanders Theatre, 11 A.M., preacher, Rev. J. Edgar Park, president of Wheaton College.

Additional Details:

  • The page is typed on aged, light-colored paper, suggesting it is a historical document.
  • The header includes the title "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and the date "Nov. 13, 1980."
  • The layout is clean and organized, typical of a newsletter or bulletin format.
  • The events listed include sports games, lectures, and church services, reflecting a mix of academic, cultural, and community activities.

This page provides a snapshot of the academic and social life at Harvard University during the late 20th century, highlighting the importance of sports, lectures, and religious services in the university's calendar.

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This image shows a document with a beige background. The document appears to be a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated November 13, 1914. It includes a listing of events in a calendar format, titled "CALENDAR."

The events are scheduled for specific dates in November and include academic lectures, church services, a football game between Harvard and Yale, and activities related to the arts. Football is the only athletic event listed, and it appears prominently twice: once on Saturday, November 14, and again on Saturday, November 21, both times with a 2 P.M. start.

Each event listing provides details such as the time, date, and in some cases, the names of speakers or the location. The document shows signs of aging with some discoloration, especially around the edges, and a notable rectangular area of color change on the right side, possibly due to previous exposure to another material in that area.

The typeset and presentation have a formal, early twentieth-century aesthetic, consistent with printed materials of that era. The Harvard Alumni Bulletin seems to be a publication for keeping alumni informed of current events and intellectual happenings related to Harvard University and its community.

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This image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 13, 1936. The page contains a calendar of upcoming events at Harvard University, including football games, church services, lectures, and social events. There is handwritten text on the bottom left corner of the page that identifies the publication and date. The page appears to be placed on a light-colored background and has some visible discoloration and slight bends at the edges.

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The image shows a single sheet of beige or off-white paper with a small newspaper clipping affixed to the top left corner. The clipping is a calendar of events listing various lectures, church services, and sporting events scheduled from Saturday, November 14 to Sunday, November 22. Events include football and soccer games between Holy Cross, Harvard, Yale, and M.I.T., church services with named preachers, and lectures on topics such as German and Persian literature, independence for doctors, and the Fogg Museum's art offerings.

Below the clipping, handwritten text reads: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Nov. 13, 1931." The rest of the page is blank except for faint rectangular marks, which suggest that other items might have been removed from the paper at some point. The paper itself appears slightly aged, with a small fold or bend on the top right corner.

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The image shows an old, cream-colored sheet of paper mounted on a light gray background. The left side contains a dense block of small printed text under a heading "CALENDAR," listing days of the week (Saturday through Sunday, etc.) and short event descriptions (football game Yale vs. Harvard, church services, lectures, etc.). The bottom left has a handwritten note that appears to read something like "Harvard Alumni Bulletin Nov. 13, 1930." The right two-thirds of the page is largely blank with a faint rectangular stain or watermark. The page’s top edge is slightly irregular and there are some light brown age stains along the margins, giving it an archival, vintage look.