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The image displays a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings related to lectures and appointments at Harvard University and the Fogg Museum in 1932.

1. Dr. Schapiro's Lecture on Medieval Designs (Crimson, April 22, 1932)

   • Announcement that Dr. Meyer Schapiro from Columbia University will give an illustrated lecture titled "Principles of Medieval Design" at the Fogg Museum. Schapiro is noted for his expertise on the art of northern and southern France. The lecture is scheduled for 4:30 PM in the small lecture room.

2. John Nicholas Brown to Speak on Cézanne (The Harvard Crimson, May 1, 1932)

   • John Nicholas Brown, a trustee of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, will lecture on Cézanne at the Fogg Museum. He is recognized for his knowledge of French art and his collection, which includes several Cézanne paintings.

3. Prof. Sachs Appointed to French Chair (The Harvard Crimson, April 7, 1932)

   • Prof. Paul J. Sachs is appointed to the exchange professorship at the University of Paris for the second half of the year. Other faculty appointments and leaves are also mentioned, including Prof. George H. Chase and Prof. Edward K. Rand.

4. Museum Convention Here (The Harvard Crimson, April 30, 1932)

   • Harvard will host the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums. The Fogg Museum will be a central location for discussions and meetings from May 12 to 14. Notable speakers include A. M. Brooks and A. W. Whited.

5. John Nicholas Brown at Fogg (The Harvard Crimson, May 2, 1932)

   • This clipping reiterates that John Nicholas Brown will speak at the Fogg Museum on the life and works of Cézanne on May 5 at 4:30 PM. He is introduced as a collector and connoisseur of French art.

6. Prof. Conant at Cluny (The Harvard Crimson, April 15, 1932)

   • Brief note on miscellaneous clippings about the Fogg Museum. It includes references to Professor Conant's findings at Cluny, with specific measurements for clippings in "The Boston Post" and "The New York Herald Tribune."

7. Creative Art: April - Alan Burroughs (The Harvard Crimson, April 29, 1932)

   • Announcement that Alan Burroughs will discuss "The Van der Weyden Problem" at the Fogg Museum. His article on this topic is referenced on pages 285-288 of a specified publication.

The page is labeled "Lectures" at the top, indicating the theme of the collected articles. Annotations and dates are handwritten, providing additional context to the clippings.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes related to lectures, appointments, and events at Harvard University and other institutions, specifically focusing on art and history subjects.

Here's a detailed summary:

1. Lectures:

   • Dr. Schapiro on Medieval Designs:

     • Dr. Meyer Schapiro from Columbia University is scheduled to lecture on "Principles of Medieval Design" at 4:30 PM at the Pogg Museum. The lecture will discuss medieval design from an analytical point of view, and he plans to study medieval design using illuminated manuscripts from north and south French schools.

   • John Nicholas Brown on Cézanne:

     • John Nicholas Brown, a noted scholar, is scheduled to speak on Cézanne at the Pogg Museum. His talk is on May 1, 1932, at 4:30 PM. Brown is a professor at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, known for his expertise in medieval and French art.

2. Prof. Sachs Appointment:

   • Sachs Appointed to French Chair:
     • Paul J. Sachs, an associate director of the Pogg Art Museum, has been appointed to a French chair. He is expected to return to Harvard as a lecturer in French, following his sabbatical leave from France in 1929-30. Sachs is also noted for his work as an Inspector-General of the National Gallery in Washington.

3. Additional Clippings:

   • A section mentions several clippings related to Harvard’s activities, particularly from April 15, 1932, involving Professor Conant at Cluny. The clippings include references to the findings of the expedition led by Professor Conant at Cluny, with sizes mentioned (3 inches and 5 inches).

4. Creative Art and Other Notes:

   • A handwritten note by Alan Burroughs on "The Van der Weyden Problem" dated April, with reference numbers 295-288.

5. Other Clippings:

   • The image also contains additional smaller clippings and notes from various sources, including the Boston Herald, New York Herald Tribune, and the University News Bureau, providing context and additional information on the lectures and appointments.

The clippings collectively document academic and cultural events, focusing on art history and lectures at prominent institutions, especially Harvard University.

The image is a collage of various newspaper clippings and notes related to lectures and academic appointments at the Fogg Museum and Harvard University, dated primarily around April and May 1932.

1. Top Left:

   • Lecture Announcement: Dr. Meyer Schapiro will lecture on "Principles of Medieval Design" at 4:30 PM in the small lecture room of the Fogg Museum. This lecture is noted to be part of a series of illustrated lectures by the University Department of Art.

2. Top Center:

   • Lecture Announcement: John Nicholas Brown will speak on "Cezanne" at the Fogg Museum at 4:00 PM. Brown is described as a noted art connoisseur and collector, who will discuss Cezanne’s life and works, including his time at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.

3. Top Right:

   • Appointment Announcement: Prof. Paul J. Sachs is appointed to the French Chair at the Fogg Art Museum. Sachs is noted as an associate director of the museum and a renowned professor of French art. He will also teach at Harvard, with his first semester starting in the fall of 1932.

4. Center Left:

   • Clipping: A mention of the Harvard Museum Convention, with Harvard acting as host to the American Association of Museums, including a mention of John Nicholas Brown's lecture.

5. Center:

   • Transcript Note: A short note indicating that John Nicholas Brown will speak at the Fogg Museum about Cezanne, emphasizing his status as a connoisseur and collector.

6. Center Bottom:

   • News Clipping: A brief mention of Professor Conant’s expedition to Cluny, referencing findings and clippings from the Boston Post and the New York Herald Tribune.

7. Bottom Left:

   • Creative Art Note: An excerpt from "Creative Art: April" discussing Alan Burroughs' "Van der Weyden Problem."

8. Bottom Center:

   • University News Bureau: Miscellaneous clippings about the Fogg Museum since April 15, 1932, mentioning the findings of Professor Conant's expedition to Cluny.

The document provides a snapshot of academic and cultural activities at Harvard University and the Fogg Museum during this period, highlighting lectures, appointments, and scholarly expeditions.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and notes, primarily related to lectures and appointments at Harvard University, specifically concerning the Fogg Museum and other academic events in April 1932.

1. Top Left (Crimson, April 22, 1932):

   • Lecture Announcement: Dr. Meyer Schapiro, a noted scholar from the Columbia University Department of Art, will give an illustrated lecture titled "Principles of Medieval Design" at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon at the Fogg Museum. The lecture will focus on medieval design from an analytical viewpoint.

2. Top Center (Boston Herald, May 1, 1932):

   • Lecture Announcement: John Nicholas Brown, a connoisseur and collector of art, will speak on Cézanne at 4 o'clock on Thursday, May 5, at the Fogg Museum. Brown is also a trustee of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.

3. Top Right (Monitor):

   • Appointment Announcement: Prof. Paul J. Sachs, the associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, has been appointed to a French chair at Harvard for the second half of the next year. He will lecture on French art and will also serve as an inspector-general of the National Museum of France.

4. Middle Left:

   • Transcript: A note about the Harvard Museum Convention, stating Harvard will host the American Association of Museums in May 1932, with several speakers including John Nicholas Brown and A. N. Whitehead.

5. Middle Center (Post):

   • Lecture Announcement: John Nicholas Brown will speak at the Fogg Museum on the life and works of Cézanne at 4 o'clock on Thursday, May 5. Brown is a connoisseur and collector of art and a fellow of the Medieval Academy of America.

6. Bottom Left:

   • Miscellaneous Clippings: Notes about articles in the Boston Post and New York Herald Tribune dated May 2 and May 3, respectively, both referring to findings from an expedition led by Professor Conant at Cluny.

7. Bottom Center:

   • Creative Art: April: A note mentioning Alan Borroughs and the "Van der Weyden Problem," with a reference to pages 295-298.

The image overall provides a snapshot of academic activities and notable appointments at Harvard University in the early 1930s, particularly focusing on art history, lectures, and museum-related events.

The image consists of several newspaper clippings detailing various academic lectures and appointments from April and May 1932.

1. Top Left Clipping (Crimson, April 22, 1932):

   • Headline: "Dr. Shapiro Will Lecture Today on Medieval Designs"
   • Content: Dr. Meyer Schapiro from Columbia University's Department of Art will deliver an illustrated lecture on "Principles of Medieval Design" at the Fogg Museum at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Schapiro is noted as one of the most brilliant younger American scholars and has recently studied medieval art in Europe.

2. Top Center Clipping (Transcript, April):

   • Headline: "John Nicholas Brown to Speak on Cezanne"
   • Content: John Nicholas Brown will give a lecture on the life and works of Cézanne at the Fogg Museum on Thursday, May 5, at 4 o'clock. He is noted as a trustee of Brown University, a connoisseur, and collector of art, and also a fellow of the Medieval Academy of America.

3. Top Right Clipping (Boston Herald):

   • Headline: "Sachs Appointed To French Chair"
   • Content: Professor Paul J. Sachs has been appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum and has been selected for a French exchange professorship starting next year. He will lecture at the University of Toulouse. Several other Harvard faculty members are mentioned for sabbatical leaves and new appointments.

4. Middle Clipping (University News Bureau, Miscellaneous clippings about the Fogg since April 15, 1932):

   • Content: Mentions various news articles from different publications regarding the Fogg Museum:
     • The Boston Post, May 2 (3 inches)
     • The New York Herald Tribune, May 3 (5 inches)
   • These clippings pertain to the findings of an expedition under Professor Conant at Cluny.

5. Bottom Clipping (Creative Art: April):

   • Content: An article or review by Helen Burroughs titled "A Van der Weyden Problem" is noted, spanning pages 245-288.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note under the top center clipping summarizing the details of John Nicholas Brown's lecture at the Fogg Museum.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and notes related to lectures and academic appointments, primarily from 1932. Here's a detailed summary:

1. Dr. Schapiro's Lecture on Medieval Designs (Crimson, April 22, 1932):

   • Dr. Meyer Schapiro, a noted scholar from Columbia University, is scheduled to give an illustrated lecture at the Fogg Museum at 4:30 PM on medieval designs.
   • Schapiro is described as one of the most brilliant of American scholars, focusing on the Cloister of Moissac and the study of sculpture and illuminated manuscripts.

2. John Nicholas Brown to Speak on Cézanne (Boston Herald, April 19, 1932):

   • John Nicholas Brown, a fellow of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will speak at the Fogg Museum on the life and works of Paul Cézanne.
   • Brown is noted as a connoisseur and collector, and his lecture is part of a series on French art.

3. Sachs Appointed to French Chair (Monitor):

   • Professor Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, is slated for a French exchange professorship for the second half of the next year.
   • He will be replaced by M. Henri Focillon of Paris during his absence.
   • The article also mentions sabbatical leaves for other professors, including Dr. Edwin F. Gay and Dr. William Leonard Langer.

4. Museum Convocation (Transcript, April 30, 1932):

   • Harvard will host the American Association of Museums for its annual convention.
   • President Lowell will be the main speaker, and John Nicholas Brown will also speak on the life and works of Cézanne.

5. Post:

   • Another clipping reiterates John Nicholas Brown's lecture at the Fogg Museum on Cézanne.

6. Prof. Conant at Cluny (University News Bureau):

   • Miscellaneous clippings about the Fogg Museum since April 15, 1932, mentioning articles in The Boston Post and The New York Herald Tribune.
   • These clippings refer to the findings of an expedition under Professor Conant at Cluny.

7. Creative Art: April (Handwritten Note):

   • A note mentioning Alan Burroughs and a "Van der Weyden Problem," with a reference number "P. 295-298."

The clippings and notes are compiled on a single page, likely for archival or reference purposes, highlighting significant academic and cultural events and appointments from 1932.

The image displays a collection of vintage newspaper clippings and notes, possibly arranged on a page of a scrapbook or a compilation of archival documents. The clippings are from different sources and date back to the year 1932, focusing on academic events and announcements related to lectures and appointments within the medieval studies and art history community. Some of the information is highlighted or annotated with handwritten notes, possibly for emphasis or reference.

The top left clipping announces a lecture by Dr. Meyer Schapiro on medieval designs, noting that he is a noted scholar from Columbia University. It details the time and place of the lecture, along with its subject, "Principles of Medieval Design."

Beside it on the right, two clippings refer to a professor named Sachs. One article is headlined "Sachs Appointed To French Chair," reporting on his appointment related to the Fogg Art Museum and a French exchange professorship. His connection to Charles de Noailles, Vintner-General of the National Archives, is mentioned.

Below these clippings, there is a note and a smaller clipping that both mention a John Nicholas Brown speaking at Fogg on Cezanne, further emphasizing the academic tone of the content.

The bottom-left note reads "Creative Art, April. Alan Burroughs: 'A Van der Weyden Problem.'" with some numbers beneath it, potentially referencing a publication or an article within an academic journal or book.

The entire assemblage seems to serve as a historical record or research document referencing events and figures from the early 20th-century academic community, particularly those in art history and medieval studies.

This image shows a scrapbook page featuring a collection of newspaper clippings about lectures given by notable scholars. The clippings are organized into sections corresponding to the scholars Dr. Schapiro, John Nicholas Brown, Prof. Sachs, and Prof. Conant at Cluny.

1. The first clipping is about a lecture by Dr. Meyer Schapiro, a Columbia University scholar, who will give an illustrated lecture on "Principles of Medieval Design" at the Fogg Museum. This is dated Crimson, April 22, 1932.

2. An announcement that John Nicholas Brown will speak on Cezanne at the Fogg Museum titled "The Influence of Cezanne on Modern Art" dated Boston Herald, May 1, 1932. A similar clipping mentions another lecture by Brown for the Museum Convention at the Fogg, dated Transcript, April 30.

3. Several clippings detail Prof. Paul J. Sachs's appointment to a French Chair, which included lectures on French art history and sociology. Additionally, there is information about Sachs who received a year's leave of absence for research under the Bureau of International Research.

4. Another section elaborates miscellaneous clippings from various newspapers about Prof. Conant's expedition under Harvard at Cluny. Two specific clippings from The Boston Post (May 2) and The New York Herald Tribune (May 3) are mentioned.

5. Lastly, there is a reference to an article by Alan Burroughs named "A Van der Weyden Problem" published in Creative Art, April, from pp. 295-288.

The page is neatly organized with handwritten labels and annotations next to the clippings.

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and documents related to lectures and events at Harvard University in the 1930s. Here is a detailed description:

The clippings are organized in a grid-like format, with each clipping occupying a separate section. The clippings cover a range of topics, including:

• Lectures by notable scholars and professors at Harvard, such as Dr. Meyer Schapiro, John Nicholas Brown, and Professor Sachs. The clippings provide details about the topics, dates, and times of the lectures.

• Announcements of exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum, including the exhibition of medieval designs by Dr. Schapiro and the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums.

• Articles about the appointment of Professor Sachs as the director of the Fogg Art Museum and his role in promoting French art and culture.

• Miscellaneous clippings about the Fogg Art Museum, including articles about the museum's collection and its role in the academic community.

• A clipping about the excavations at Cluny led by Professor Conant, with references to the findings of the expedition.

The clippings are dated from April to May 1932, suggesting that this collection was compiled during that time period. The clippings provide a glimpse into the academic and cultural life at Harvard University in the 1930s, with a focus on the Fogg Art Museum and its role in promoting art, history, and culture.

The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, organized and pasted onto a sheet of paper. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat orderly fashion, with some overlapping and others neatly aligned. The clippings vary in size and shape, suggesting they were taken from different newspapers or publications.

The clippings cover a range of topics, including lectures, appointments, and artistic events. Here are the details of each clipping:

1. Lectures:

   • Dr. Schapiro Will Lecture Today on Medieval Designs: This clipping announces that Dr. Meyer Schapiro, a noted scholar, will give an illustrated lecture on medieval designs at 4:30 o'clock. The lecture is titled "Principles of Medieval Design" and will be held in the small lecture room. Dr. Schapiro is described as one of the most brilliant of the younger generation of American scholars, with a Ph.D. from France and a special study of the sculpture of Languedoc and illuminated manuscripts.

2. John Nicholas Brown to Speak on Cezzanne:

   • This clipping informs that John Nicholas Brown, a connoisseur, collector, and student of art, will speak on the life and works of Cezzanne at the Fogg Museum. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, at 4 o'clock. Mr. Brown is not only a trustee of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design but also a fellow of the Medieval Academy of America. He is particularly fitted to speak on this great French artist.

3. Sachs Appointed to French Chair:

   • This clipping announces the appointment of Prof. Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, as the French exchange professor for the next year. Mr. Sachs will return to Harvard for the second half of the year. M. Charles Schmidt of Paris, Inspector-General of the National Archives, will come to Harvard during the first semester, and two appointments for the months of May and June were announced.

4. Museum Convention Here April 30:

   • This clipping mentions that the American Association of Museums will hold its annual meeting at the Fogg Museum on April 30. The main dinner will be hosted by President Lowell and A. M. Whitehill, professor of philosophy.

5. Prof. Conant at Cluny:

   • This clipping reports on miscellaneous clippings about the Fogg Museum since April 15, 1932. It mentions that Prof. Conant is at Cluny, likely referring to his involvement in an expedition or research project.

6. Creative Art: April:

   • This clipping features an article by Alan Burroughs titled "A Van der Weyden Problem," which discusses an artistic problem related to Van der Weyden.

The clippings are dated from April 22, 1932, to May 3, 1932, and are sourced from various newspapers such as the Crimson, Boston Post, and The New York Herald Tribune. The clippings are pasted on a white background, and some have handwritten notes or annotations, indicating they were collected and organized by someone for reference or research purposes.