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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794330

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The image appears to be a historical document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It is an announcement for an illustrated lecture titled "The New Finds at Cluny: Excavations on the Site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Mediaeval Academy of America," presented by Dr. Kenneth John Conant. The lecture was scheduled for November 5th at 4:30 PM and was open to the public.

Below the main announcement, there is a newspaper clipping titled "Conant Lectures on Finds at Site of Ancient Abbey." The clipping provides additional details about the lecture and Dr. Conant's work. It mentions that Dr. Conant, an associate professor of architecture at Harvard, led a Mediaeval Academy of America expedition to Cluny, France, where they conducted excavations during the past summer. The excavations uncovered the closing ruins of the abbey, shedding light on the early history of the place, particularly the foundation, which is almost entirely still in situ.

The document is dated "Crimson Nov 5 '31," indicating that the event took place on November 5, 1931.

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The image displays a document related to an illustrated lecture event. The document is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The title on the document is "The New Finds at Cluny: Excavations on the Site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Medieval Academy of America."

The event was scheduled for November 5th at 4:30 P.M. and was open to the public. It was delivered by Dr. Kenneth John Conant, who was an Associate Professor of Architecture at Harvard University at the time.

The document also includes a description of the lecture, which covers the recent discoveries and excavations at the site of Cluny Abbey in France. Conant's expedition, organized by the Medieval Academy of America, will present slides showcasing the findings from the excavations conducted during the past summer. The lecture aims to provide insights into the early history of the site through a detailed view of the ruins and the foundation that remains almost intact.

At the bottom left corner of the document, there is a handwritten note dated November 5th, 1931, by someone named Clumson.

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The image shows a document related to an event at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The main heading indicates that the event is about "The New Finds at Cluny: Excavations on the Site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Mediaeval Academy of America." It is an illustrated lecture by Dr. Kenneth John Conant, of the Faculty of Architecture at Harvard University, scheduled for November 5th at 4:30 P.M., and it is open to the public.

Below the main heading, there is an article titled "Conant Lectures on Finds at Site of Ancient Abbey." The article states that K. J. Conant, Associate Professor of Architecture, will lecture at 4:30 in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum on recent discoveries and excavations at the site of Cluny Abbey in France. Conant, who directed the expedition of the Mediaeval Academy of America during the past summer, will present a series of slides in his lecture. The excavations focused on the area around the abbey, aiming to reveal more about its early history. The article also mentions that numerous pictures of the almost intact foundation will be shown. The document is dated Cambridge, Nov 5, 1931.

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The image shows an announcement for an illustrated lecture at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The details of the event are as follows:

Event:
The New Finds at Cluny: Excavations on the Site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Medieval Academy of America

Speaker:
Dr. Kenneth John Conant, a member of the Faculty of Architecture at Harvard University

Date and Time:
November 5th at 4:30 P.M.

Access:
The lecture is open to the public.

Additional Information:
Below the main announcement, there is a more detailed description of the upcoming Conant Lectures on Finds at the Site of Ancient Abbey:

  • K. J. Conant, Associate Professor of Architecture, will give another lecture at 4:30 P.M. that afternoon in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum. This lecture will focus on recent discoveries and excavations at Cluny, France, led by Dr. Conant.
  • Conant was the leader of the expedition of the Medieval Academy of America that conducted these excavations during the past summer.
  • The lecture will include a series of slides showing the excavation process.
  • The excavations were carried out in and around the abbey to uncover and possibly reveal details about its early history.
  • The lecture aims to provide insights through numerous pictures of the foundational structures, which are almost intact.

Note:
The date "Nov 5 1931" is handwritten at the bottom of the document.

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The image shows a historical document related to an event at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The main details are as follows:

  1. Event Title:

    • "The New Finds at Cluny: Excavations on the Site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Medieval Academy of America"
    • It is an illustrated lecture.
  2. Speaker:

    • Dr. Kenneth John Conant
    • Affiliation: Faculty of Architecture of Harvard University
  3. Event Details:

    • Date: November 5th
    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
    • Open to the public
  4. Additional Description (from a newspaper clipping):

    • K. J. Conant, Associate Professor of Architecture, will lecture at 4:30 p.m. on the recent discoveries and excavations at the site of Cluny Abbey in Cluny, France. This excavation was part of the Medieval Academy of America's expedition.
    • The lecture will include slides from the excavations conducted during the past summer.
    • The lecture aims to provide insights into the history of the place, with a focus on the almost intact foundation and the ruins that might illuminate the early history of Cluny Abbey.
  5. Date on Document:

    • The document is dated November 5, 1931.

The document appears to be a promotional or informational flyer for the lecture, and the additional text provides more context about the lecture's content and purpose.

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The image shows two documents related to a lecture event at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

  1. The top document is an invitation or announcement card for an illustrated lecture titled "The New Finds at Cluny." The lecture is about the excavations on the site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Medieval Academy of America. The event is to be given by Dr. Kenneth John Conant, who is affiliated with the Faculty of Architecture at Harvard University. The lecture is scheduled for November 5th at 4:30 PM and is open to the public.

  2. The bottom document is a newspaper clipping providing more details about the lecture. It mentions that Dr. K. J. Conant, Associate Professor of Architecture, will lecture at 4:30 PM in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum. The lecture covers recent discoveries and excavations at the site of Cluny Abbey in France. The talk is part of an expedition by the Medieval Academy of America and includes a series of slides showcasing the findings. The clipping also mentions that the lecture will cover the early history of the abbey and its surrounding ruins, with numerous pictures of the foundation that is almost intact.

Both documents are dated November 5, 1931.

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The image shows a sheet of paper with two clippings attached to it, both related to a lecture at Harvard University.

The larger clipping at the top announces:

  • The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University presenting
  • "The New Finds at Cluny," focusing on excavations at the site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Mediaeval Academy of America.
  • The lecture is illustrated and will be given by Dr. Kenneth John Conant, from the Faculty of Architecture at Harvard.
  • The event is scheduled for November 5th at 4:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

The smaller clipping below provides more detail:

  • It calls attention to Conant's lecture on discoveries at the site of the ancient abbey.
  • It notes that K. J. Conant, Associate Professor of Architecture, will lecture at 4:30 in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum.
  • The lecture will cover recent discoveries and excavations at Cluny Abbey in France.
  • Conant led an expedition from the Medieval Academy of America.
  • Excavations were conducted during the past summer around the abbey, revealing ruins and the foundation, which is almost intact.
  • A series of slides and numerous pictures of the foundation will be shown.

Additionally, the word "Crimson" and the date "Nov 5, 1931" are handwritten below the small clipping, likely referencing the Harvard Crimson newspaper and the date of the announcement or lecture.

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This is an image showing a paper document, probably an announcement or a lecture flyer, affixed to a backing board. The document concerns an event at the Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University, titled "The New Finds at Cluny: Excavations on the Site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Medieval Academy of America." It is an illustrated lecture presented by Dr. Kenneth John Conant, a member of the Faculty of Architecture at Harvard University. The lecture was scheduled for November 5th at 4:30 p.m. and was open to the public.

Below the main announcement, there is a smaller, more detailed section titled "CONANT LECTURES ON FINDS AT SITE OF ANCIENT ABBEY" that provides additional context about the lecture content, mentioning that the focus would be archaeological findings at the site of Cluny Abbey and their relevance to the history of American architecture. At the bottom of the document, there is a handwritten note that says "Crimson, Nov 5 '31," likely indicating that this particular lecture, information, or document was referenced or noted on that date in a publication or record. The paper appears to be aged and is slightly discolored, indicating it may be of historical significance or simply an older print.

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The image shows a paper with two main sections of text related to a lecture event.

At the top, there is a large, centered text block that reads:

FOGG ART MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY

THE NEW FINDS AT CLUNY
EXCAVATIONS ON THE SITE OF THE MOTHER HOUSE OF THE CLUNIAC ORDER FOR THE MEDIAEVAL ACADEMY OF AMERICA

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

by
 DR. KENNETH JOHN CONANT
of the Faculty of Architecture at Harvard University

NOVEMBER 5TH AT 4:30 P.M.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Below that, there is a newspaper clipping titled:

CONANT LECTURES ON FINDS AT SITE OF ANCIENT ABBEY

The text in the newspaper clipping reads:

K.J. Conant '75, Associate Professor of Architecture, will lecture at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum on the recent discoveries and excavations on the site of Cluny Abbey in France. Conant was the leader of an expedition of the Medieval Academy of America which carried on these excavations during the past summer and will show a series of slides in connection with his lecture. Excavations were carried on in and around the abbey with a view to disclosing ruins which might throw some light on the early history of the place. Numerous pictures of the foundation which is almost intact, will be shown.

Handwritten below the newspaper clipping is the text "Crimson Nov 5 1931."

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The image depicts a printed announcement or flyer for a lecture titled "The New Finds at Cluny: Excavations on the Site of the Mother House of the Cluniac Order for the Medieval Academy of America." The announcement is issued by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and is an illustrated lecture by Dr. Kenneth John Conant, a faculty member of the Faculty of Architecture at Harvard University. The lecture is scheduled for November 5th at 4:30 P.M. and is open to the public.

Below the main announcement, there is additional text providing further details about the lecture. It mentions K. J. Conant '15, an Associate Professor of Architecture, who will also be presenting. The lecture will take place at 1:20 o'clock in the Large Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum. The content focuses on recent discoveries and excavations at the site of Cluny Abbey in France, where Conant led an expedition for the Medieval Academy of America. During the past summer, excavations were conducted around the abbey, and the lecture will include a view of closing ruins that may shed light on the early history of the site. The announcement also highlights that numerous pictures of the nearly intact foundation will be shown.

The document appears to be an informational flyer or announcement, likely intended for distribution to interested parties or the public, promoting the lecture and its academic significance. The layout is formal and structured, typical of academic or museum event announcements.