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The image is a page from a scrapbook or archive documenting events at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in January 1932. The page contains several items related to exhibitions and events held at the museum during that month.

1. Top Section:

   • Announcement:
     • Title: "Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University"
     • Description: An exhibition of book illustrations from the fifteenth century is being held through January and February. The exhibition features rare and beautiful books loaned by collectors such as Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald, making it one of the most important exhibits of the year.
     • Additional Event: "The Wanderer or The Halaf," a proto-Hittite city of 5000 B.C., will be discussed by its discoverer, Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim, in an illustrated lecture on Friday afternoon, January 15, at 4:30, in the Lecture Hall.

2. Middle Section:

   • Concert Announcement:
     • Title: "Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University Concert"
     • Description: A concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
     • Date and Time: Friday, January 8, 1932, at 8 P.M.
     • Note: Open to the public.

3. Bottom Section:

   • Newspaper Clippings:
     • Post Jan. 3:
       • Description: The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, has opened an exhibition of a group of 15th-century books, including special exhibits of 18th-century French illustrations, 18th-century Italian etchings of old master paintings, 19th-century French lithographs, and prints of new Mayan objects.
     • Transcript Jan. 16:
       • Description: The Fogg Art Museum's current exhibitions include an exhibition of 15th-century books, 18th-century French illustrations, 18th-century Italian etchings, 19th-century French lithographs, and prints of new Mayan objects.
     • Jan. 30:
       • Description: The Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions include 15th-century books, 18th-century French illustrations, 18th-century Italian etchings, 19th-century French lithographs, and prints of new Mayan objects.

The page is neatly organized with the announcements and clippings pasted onto it, providing a historical snapshot of the cultural and academic activities at the Fogg Art Museum in January 1932.

The image shows a collection of documents and newspaper clippings related to events at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, from January 1932.

1. Top Document (January 1932):

   • Exhibition Announcement:
     • Title: Exhibition of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century
     • Duration: January and February
     • Description: The exhibition includes many rare and beautiful books generously loaned by collectors such as Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald. This event is highlighted as one of the most important exhibits of the year.
     • Lecture Announcement:
       • Topic: "The Wonders of Tell Halaf," a proto-Hittite city of 3000 B.C.
       • Speaker: Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim
       • Date: January 15, 1932
       • Time: 4:30 PM
       • Location: Lecture Hall

2. Second Document (Concert Announcement):

   • Concert:
     • Performed by: The Stradivarius Quartet of New York
     • Under the auspices of: The Division of Music and The Fogg Art Museum
     • Date: January 8, 1932
     • Time: 8 PM
     • Open to the Public

3. Newspaper Clippings and Transcripts:

   • January 3 Clipping:

     • Details: The Fogg Art Museum is open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays, and 2 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.
     • Special Exhibitions: Book Illustration in the 15th Century, Prints by Lesser G. Hornby, and 18th Century Prints, new Mayan objects.
     • Loan Exhibition: Modern Hungarian Prints from the Germanisches Museum, Harvard University, continuing through February 26.

   • January 16 Transcript:

     • Details: The Fogg Art Museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 2 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.
     • Exhibitions: Book illustrations from the 15th century, Japanese temple paintings, drawings by Walter Copland, and 18th-century prints.

   • January 30 Transcript:

     • Details: The Fogg Art Museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 2 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.
     • Exhibitions: Book illustrations from the 15th century, Japanese temple paintings, and 18th-century prints, new Mayan objects, and 19th-century prints.

These documents collectively provide detailed information about the special exhibitions, concerts, and public access hours at the Fogg Art Museum during January 1932.

The image shows a collection of historical documents from January 1932 related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Section (Main Document):

   • Date: January 1932

   • Exhibition Notice:

     • Title: An Exhibition of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century
     • Dates: Held through January and February
     • Details: The exhibition includes rare and beautiful books, generously loaned by collectors such as Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald. This is noted as one of the most important exhibits of the year.
     • Lecture: A lecture titled "The Wonders of Tell Halaf," a proto-Hittite city of 5000 B.C., will be given by Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim on Friday, January 15, at 4:30 PM in the Lecture Hall.

   • Concert Notice:

     • Title: Concert by The Stradivarius Quartet of New York
     • Date: Friday, January 8, 1932
     • Time: 8 PM
     • Location: Fogg Art Museum, under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum
     • Note: Open to the public

2. Lower Section (Clippings):

   • Newspaper Clipping (Post, Jan. 3):

     • Headline: The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, is open free to the public on Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM.
     • Details: Special exhibitions include Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century, an exhibition of Mayan objects, and a loan exhibition of modern Hungarian drawings and paintings from the Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest.
     • Continuation: The loan exhibition of German prints and drawings from the German Museum, Harvard University, continues through February 26.

   • Transcript Clippings (Jan. 6 and Jan. 30):

     • Jan. 6:
       • Details about the exhibition of book illustrations, Japanese temple paintings, and Mayan objects.
     • Jan. 30:
       • Reiterates the exhibition details, emphasizing the availability of these exhibits through January and February.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of cultural events and exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum in January 1932, including a notable book illustration exhibition, a concert, and a lecture.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and notices from January 1932 related to events at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Notice:

   • Title: FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
   • Exhibition: An exhibition of book illustration in the Fifteenth Century is being held through January and February. Notable contributions include rare and beautiful books loaned by collectors such as Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald, making this one of the most important exhibits of the year.
   • Special Event: An illustrated lecture by Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim titled "The Wonders of Tell Halaf," a proto-Hittite city of 5,000 B.C., is scheduled for Friday, January 15, at 4:30 PM in the Lecture Hall.

2. Middle Notice:

   • Title: CONCERT
   • Performers: The Stradivarius Quartet of New York
   • Sponsors: Under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum
   • Date and Time: Friday, January 8, 1932, at 8 PM
   • Note: Open to the public.

3. Lower Left Clipping (Post, Jan. 3):

   • Describes the Fogg Art Museum's hours and highlights that it is free to the public on Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM. Special exhibitions include:
     • Book illustration in the Fifteenth Century
     • Works by Lester G. Hornby, 17th Century Prints
     • New Mayan Objects
   • A loan exhibition of modern Hungarian and Yugoslavian paintings from the German Museum, Harvard University, continues through February 26.

4. Lower Right Clippings (Transcript, Jan. 16 and Jan. 30):

   • Both entries mention the Fogg Art Museum’s corner location on Quincy Street and its hours:
     • Jan. 16: Lists the museum's admission from European and American exhibitions, including book illustrations from the Fifteenth Century, and Mayan objects, new prints from the 17th century.
     • Jan. 30: Repeats the same details about the museum’s exhibitions and hours.

Overall, the clippings provide details about the cultural and artistic events occurring at the Fogg Art Museum in January 1932, including exhibitions, special lectures, and concerts.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a notebook, dated January 1932, featuring announcements and news clippings related to events at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

At the top, the page is titled "JANUARY, 1932." The first announcement is about an exhibition of book illustration from the fifteenth century, held from January through February. It mentions that rare and beautiful books have been loaned by collectors Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald. Additionally, it notes that "The Wonders of Tell Halaf," an exhibition of artifacts from a proto-Hittite city dating back to 5000 B.C., will be shown by its discoverer, Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim, with an illustrated lecture on January 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall.

The second announcement is about a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York, held on Friday, January 8, 1932, at 8 p.m. This event is open to the public and is under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.

Below these announcements, there are two news clippings. The first, dated January 3, mentions that the Fogg Art Museum is open to the public free of charge on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. It lists special exhibitions, including the book illustrations, the Wonders of Tell Halaf, and a loan exhibition of modern Hungarian paintings. The second clipping, dated January 30, lists the same exhibitions and mentions that the museum is open on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m., with no admission fee. It also highlights the exhibition of modern Hungarian paintings, the book illustrations, the Wonders of Tell Halaf, and the Mayan objects.

The image displays a page from a January 1932 document containing announcements related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

1. Top Announcement:

   • Event: An exhibition of book illustrations from the Fifteenth Century.
   • Duration: Held throughout January and February.
   • Details: The museum's own collection is featured along with rare and beautiful books loaned by collectors such as Dr. Rosenwald from Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenbach.
   • Lecture: A special lecture titled "The Wonders of Tell Halaf" will be given by its discoverer, Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim. This lecture is illustrated and scheduled for Friday afternoon, January 15, at 4:30 PM in the Lecture Hall.

2. Middle Announcement:

   • Event: A concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York.
   • Sponsors: Under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Date and Time: Friday, January 8, 1932, at 8 PM.
   • Access: Open to the public.

3. Postscript Notes:

   • Note dated January 3:

     • The Fogg Art Museum is open free to the public daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays from 2 to 5 PM.
     • Special exhibitions include book illustrations from the Fifteenth Century, etchings by Lester G. Hornby, and 19th Century Prints, along with new Mexican objects.
     • A loan exhibition of modern Hungarian art at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, is ongoing through February 5.

   • Note dated January 16:

     • The Fogg Art Museum’s corner Quincy Street and Broadway is open weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays from 2 to 5 PM, with free admission.
     • The current exhibitions include European engravings, simple paintings, drawings by Walter Cox, and 17th-century Italian drawings.
     • A list of the most important examples from all the above exhibitions is available at the information desk.

The announcements collectively highlight both visual art exhibitions and musical performances taking place at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum during January 1932.

This image displays a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or bulletin, documenting events that took place in January 1932 at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The page is dated at the top "January. 1932." and includes several cut-out sections of announcements or advertisements for activities at the museum.

The first section is an announcement of an exhibition of book illustration from the fifteenth century being held through January and February. It mentions that books have been loaned by collectors such as Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald. A special mention is made of "The Wonders of Tell Halaf," a proto-Hittite city of 800 B.C., to be shown by its discoverer, Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim, in an illustrated lecture on Friday afternoon, January 15, at 4:30 in the Lecture Hall.

The second section advertises a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, January 8, 1932, at 8 P.M., and notes that the concert is open to the public.

The page also features additional announcements of activities on other dates, such as an exhibition of modern Hungarian paintings, which is to continue through February 20th.

Each event is described on a pasted section with varying paper tones and textures, and they are arranged in an organized layout onto a larger page with two punched holes on the left-hand side, suggesting it was part of a bound collection. The information provides insight into the museum's offerings during that period, predominantly focusing on art exhibitions and musical performances.

This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a publication documenting events at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in January 1932. The page includes:

1. A handwritten note at the top stating "JANUARY. 1932."
2. An announcement for an exhibition titled "An Exhibition of Book Illustration in The Fifteenth Century," held through January and February, featuring loans from collectors like Dr. Rosenbach and Mr. Rosenwald.
3. A specific lecture event, "The Wonders of Tell Halaf," by Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim, set for Friday, January 15, at 4:30 PM in the Lecture Hall.
4. An announcement for a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York, scheduled for Friday, January 8, 1932, at 8 PM, open to the public.
5. Three clippings at the bottom marked with dates including "Post. JAN. 3," "Transcript Jan. 16," and "Transcript Jan 30." These clippings appear to be snippets from publications or newspapers discussing events or exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

The overall tone of the document is informative, aiming to publicize notable events and exhibitions happening at the museum during that period.

The image shows a page from a January 1932 newsletter or bulletin from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The page contains two main announcements:

Top Section: Exhibition Announcement

• Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
• Content:
  • An exhibition titled "An Exhibition of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century" is being held through January and February.
  • The exhibition includes rare and beautiful books loaned by collectors such as Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia and Mr. Rosenwald.
  • A lecture titled "The Wonders of Tell Halaf," a proto-Hittite city dating back to 5000 B.C., will be presented by Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim on Friday, January 15, at 4:30 p.m., in the Lecture Hall.

Middle Section: Concert Announcement

• Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY" followed by "CONCERT"
• Content:
  • A concert by The Stradivarius Quartet of New York will take place under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The concert is scheduled for Friday, January 8, 1932, at 8 p.m.
  • The event is open to the public.

Bottom Section: Additional Notes

• Left Side (Handwritten Notes):

  • A note dated "Post. JAN. 3" mentions details about the Fogg Art Museum, including its public hours (open free to the public weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), special exhibitions, and a list of current exhibits such as "Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century," "Drawings of Old Boston," "Prints, new Mayan objects," and a loan exhibition of modern Hungarian art from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

• Right Side (Handwritten Notes):

  • A note dated "Transcript Jan. 16" provides additional details about the museum's location (corner Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge) and mentions upcoming exhibitions, including European paintings, Japanese temple paintings, drawings by Walter Cope, and other works. It also references an exhibition of modern Hungarian art opening on Wednesday, January 20, and continuing through February 26.

Overall Layout and Design

• The page is formatted with typed announcements in the center, surrounded by handwritten notes in the margins.
• The top of the page features the date "JANUARY, 1932" prominently displayed at the top center.
• The design is simple and functional, typical of institutional newsletters or bulletins from the early 20th century.

This document serves as a historical record of cultural events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum during January 1932.

The image shows a document that appears to be a page from a calendar or event schedule for the month of January 1932. The document contains information about two events being held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The first event is an exhibition titled "An Exhibition of Book Illustration in the Fifteenth Century." The exhibition is open through January and February and features rare and beautiful books loaned by collectors. The second event is a lecture titled "The Wonders of Tell Halaf" by Dr. Baron Max von Oppenheim, which will be held on January 15 at 4:30 pm in the Lecture Hall.

The document also includes a transcript of a newspaper article about the exhibition, which mentions that the Fogg Art Museum is open to the public on Sundays from 1 to 5 pm and that the exhibition features rare and beautiful books from the 15th century, including drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby. The article also mentions that the museum's collection includes Japanese temple paintings and European 19th-century prints, as well as new acquisitions of Mayan objects.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic events taking place at the Fogg Art Museum in January 1932, highlighting the museum's commitment to showcasing rare and beautiful works of art from around the world.