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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image contains a newspaper clipping with an article titled "Shadow of Coming Events." The article discusses an upcoming conference of museums to be held at the Fogg Museum on May 12 and 13. The conference is expected to be the most important event of the year for museums, with special presentations and discussions arranged by various sections and groups within the association.

Key points from the article include:

  1. General Sessions:

    • The conference will open at 9:25 A.M. on May 12 with a general session.
    • The first general session will feature addresses by Laurence Vail, director of the Brooklyn Museum of Science and Industry, and Reeves C. Echols, vice president of the association.
    • A symposium on "Museums and Depressions" will be held, focusing on measures to counteract the effects of the depression.
  2. Special Sessions:

    • Various sections, including the Art and Education Sections, will hold special sessions at different times and locations.
    • Topics will cover museum radio programs, public relations, and museum construction.
  3. Evening Events:

    • Friday evening will feature a dinner at the Parker House, followed by a symposium on museum construction.
    • Saturday evening will include an exhibit and a banquet at the Fogg Museum.
  4. Participants and Speakers:

    • Notable participants include Edward Jackson Holmes, director of the Fine Arts Department, and various other museum directors and educators.
    • The banquet will feature speeches by Dean George H. Chase, Dean Alfred M. Tozzer, Dean Lowell, Miss Bettina Lutz, and others.
  5. Locations:

    • Events will take place at various locations within the Fogg Museum and other venues in Boston.

The article provides a detailed schedule and highlights the significance of the conference for the museum community.

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The image is a newspaper clipping titled "Shadow of Coming Events." The text details the schedule for a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, focusing on the events at the Fogg Museum.

The meeting is organized into several sessions:

  1. May 12th:

    • The conference opens at 9:30 AM in the Balcony Room of the Fogg Museum.

    • The president, Flake K'mbali, will call the association to order, and the meeting will focus on the lessons learned from the past few years and the future plans for museums.

    • Special sessions are planned at 1:30 PM, covering:

      • The American Museum of Natural History's Technical Group.
      • The History Section.
      • The Science Section.
      • The Superintendent's Section.
      • The Superintendents' Association.
      • The Science and Technical Sections.
    • A tea is scheduled for 5:00 PM, with discussions on "Museum Radio Programs" by A. Edmundo Cabana, and Laverne Tyson.

  2. May 13th:

    • The General Session will be held at 9:30 AM in the Boston Athenaeum, with Francis Holmes, director of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, presiding.
    • Special sessions include:
      • The Art Section.
      • The Education Section.
      • The History Section.
      • The Science and Technical Sections.
    • The meeting concludes with a banquet at Harvard College.
  3. May 14th:

    • The final day will include a symposium on museum construction, presented by the views of art, science, and history museums, including the Buffalo Museum of Science and others.

    • Visits to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and the Semitic Museum are arranged.

    • The banquet on Saturday evening will feature speeches by Professor George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, and other distinguished guests.

The event is hosted by the Fogg Museum, with visits and sessions scheduled to explore various aspects and interests of museums.

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The image displays a newspaper clipping titled "Shadow of Coming Events." It details the schedule and activities planned for the annual meeting of an association of museums, set to occur from May 13 to May 16.

Here are the main points from the article:

  1. Meeting Details:

    • The meeting will take place at the Fogg Museum on May 13, 14, and 16, with an additional session on May 15 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
  2. Special Arrangements:

    • Eight sections and groups will hold around twenty-two special sessions, covering a broad range of museum interests.
    • Over fifty speakers will address various conferences, and more than 200 participants will engage in discussions.
  3. Conference Schedule:

    • May 13:

      • The conference will begin at 9:30 AM with registration in the Fogg Museum.
      • The first technical session will be in the "Balony Room" at 10:30 AM.
      • The president, Clyde F. Kinnab, will call the association to order at 11:00 AM, followed by the first general session.
      • The New York Museum of Science and Industry and the executive vice president will lead a symposium on "Lessons of the Depression."
      • Special sessions for different interest groups will occur in the afternoon, including the Registrars, Public Relations, Technique, History, Science, Biology, and the Superintendents' Section.
    • May 14:

      • At 9:00 AM, there will be simultaneous sessions for various groups, such as the Registrars, Education, Science and Technology, Art, and the Superintendents.
      • A discussion on "Museum Radio Programs" will be led by A. Edmire Cahana.
      • The General Session at 2:00 PM will feature a speech by Edward Jackson Holmes, director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, on social service and simultaneous programs by other sections.
      • Evening events include a banquet and a reception at the Fogg Museum.
    • May 15:

      • Hosted by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, this day will include various tours and visits to local museums and events.
    • May 16:

      • The General Session for Saturday will involve discussions on museum reports, including topics on art, science, and history.
      • Special sessions will be held by the Registrars, Art Technique Group, Industrial Art Group, and Public Relations Section.
      • There will be simultaneous meetings for the various sections.
  4. Additional Activities:

    • Visits to the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology, and the Semitic Museum are arranged.
    • A banquet on Saturday evening will feature a speech by Professor George H. Chase, President of the Archaeological Institute of America.

The article concludes by mentioning that the event is organized by the association's president and director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art, Fiske Kimball.

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The image is a newspaper clipping titled "Shadow of Coming Events," which provides details about an upcoming conference hosted by the American Association of Museums. The conference will be held at the Fogg Museum, and it will include various sessions and events organized by different sections of the association. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Conference Overview:

    • The conference will take place at the Fogg Museum.
    • Eight sections of the association have planned special programs.
    • There will be twenty-two special sessions, general sessions, and more than fifty speakers at various conferences and panel discussions.
  2. Opening Session:

    • The conference opens at 9:30 A.M. on the first day.
    • The opening session will be held in the Balcony Room on the second floor of the Fogg Museum.
    • The president, O'Clock Flake K'mball, will preside over the opening session.
    • The first speaker will be the director of the New York Museum of Science and Industry, who will address the topic "Meetings of the Museum."
  3. Special Sessions:

    • Special sessions are scheduled throughout the day, including:
      • The Art Technique Group, the History Section, the Science Section, the Superintendent's Section, and the Education Section.
    • These sessions will discuss various matters of interest to their respective groups.
    • At 5:00 P.M., there will be a tea for members of the association.
  4. Friday, May 13:

    • The General Session will be held in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
    • Special sessions will be conducted by the Art Section, the Education Section, the History Section, and the Science and Technical Sections.
    • The Art Technique Group will discuss "Museum Radio Programs."
  5. Saturday, May 14:

    • Harvard College will host the day's events.
    • The morning will include a symposium on museum construction.
    • Special sessions will be held by the Art Technique Group, the Industrial Art Group, the Public Relations Section, and the Science and Technical Sections.
    • A tea is scheduled at the Cambridge Tea Room.
    • Visits to the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Peabody Museum, and the Semitic Museum have been arranged.
  6. Banquet:

    • On Saturday evening, there will be a banquet held at the Faculty Club.
    • Speakers at the banquet will include Professor George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard, and Miss Bertha Lutz, Director of the National Museum of Brazil.
    • The banquet will conclude with a speech by the president of the association and director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.

This detailed plan showcases the comprehensive nature of the conference, highlighting various sessions, speakers, and social events designed to cater to different interests within the museum community.

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The image is a newspaper clipping titled "Shadow of Coming Events," detailing the schedule and highlights of the American Association of Museums' annual conference. The event is set to take place at the Fogg Museum, with eight sections of the association organizing special programs to cater to various museum interests. The conference begins on Thursday, May 12, with an opening ceremony at 9:30 AM in the Balcony Room, followed by a general session. Special sessions are scheduled throughout the day, including discussions on museum radio programs, art preservation, and more.

Key points include:

  • The conference will have over fifty speakers and numerous participants.
  • The opening session at 9:30 AM will feature an order of business and a presentation by the New York Museum of Science and Industry.
  • Special sessions are planned for the Technical Group, History Section, Science Section, Superintendent's Section, and others.
  • On Friday, May 13, the General Session will be held in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, with special sessions on topics such as museum radio programs, art preservation, and educational programs.
  • Harvard College will host a reception on Saturday, May 14, and the final day will include a symposium on museum construction and visits to various museums including the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and the Semitic Museum.
  • A banquet is scheduled for Saturday evening at the Museum of Fine Arts, with Professor George H. Chase and others speaking.

The clipping also mentions that there will be special sessions and meetings for various groups, including the Art Technique Group, Public Relations Section, and Industrial Art Group.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping detailing the itinerary for a meeting of the American Association of Museums held at the Fogg Museum on May 12, 13, and 14. The article outlines the schedule of events, including an opening conference with various speakers, special sessions on museum effectiveness during the depression, and discussions by different sections of the association such as Art and Education, History, Science, and Technical sections.

The conference begins at 9:30 a.m. with an exhibition by the technical section and the opening session led by Charles R. Richards of the New York Museum of Science and Industry. There are tea and social gatherings for members, and the program highlights several presentations on museum work related to art, science, and history.

Later sessions and banquets include speeches by prominent museum directors, including A. E. Kidder from the Buffalo Museum of Science and Professor George H. Chase of the Fogg Museum. The article mentions that Harvard College is the host for the conference's concluding events. The clipping is titled "Shadow of Coming Events" and appears to originate from a historical document.

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This image shows a single column from a newspaper or periodical. The header of the column reads "newspaper may 13" with the main title "Shadow of Coming Events." It appears to be a historical document, given the style of the typeset and the yellowing of the paper, typical of aged documents.

The column details some upcoming events related to The Foxe Museum, mentioning an "international Congress on May 12, 13, and 14" and various sectors such as "the Science Section, the Education Section, the Art Section, and the Public Service Section." The text also references keynote speakers and anticipates a "General Session of the Conference" with various distinguished guests and speeches.

Moreover, it seems to provide a schedule for specific hours and mentions a number of topical areas in the context of the museum or the events, including references to fields like Art, Science, Education, Public Relations, etc. It's likely a form of event programming or an announcement for professionals or the interested public during that era.

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The image is of an old newspaper clipping from "Tuesday, May '32" (1932). The article titled "Shadow of Coming Events" focuses on the upcoming meeting to be held by the Fogg Museum on May 12, 13, and 14. The detailed article outlines the schedule and various sessions planned during the meeting.

The conference will open at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, with the exhibition arranged by the Technical Section to be held in the third-floor Fogg Museum. The exhibition will showcase art such as prints and drawings from the period of the great French Revolution.

On Thursday, a general session will be held at 2 P.M., followed by sectional meetings at 5 P.M. Later, there will be a dinner session involving the Art Section and Public Relations Section. On Friday, the special sessions will include discussions on Museums and Education. Prominent individuals such as Dr. A. Hamilton Rice, Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Francis H. Taylor, and others will deliver speeches and presentations.

Overall, the clipping gives a comprehensive overview of the anticipated events, speeches, and exhibitions happening during the gathering at the Fogg Museum.

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The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or publication, dated May 7, 1932, and titled "Shadow of Coming Events." The content is an article discussing an upcoming conference organized by the American Association of Museums, scheduled to take place at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12 to 14, 1932.

Key Details from the Article:

Conference Overview:

  • The conference will feature eight sections, each focusing on different aspects of museum work, including:
    • Art
    • Education
    • Science
    • Public Relations
    • Technical Sections
    • Superintendents
    • Museum Radio Programs
    • Public Relations
  • There will be twenty-two special sessions and more than fifty speakers in various conferences.
  • The conference is expected to attract a large number of participants.

Schedule and Venue:

  • Opening: The conference will open at 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 12, with an exhibition in the Balcony Room on the second floor of the Fogg Museum.
  • Technical Room: A technical room will be available for participants to call Fiske Kimball, the president of the association, to order for the first general session.
  • Speakers: The general session will feature:
    • Charles R. Richards, vice president and New York executive of Science and Industry.
    • Edward C. Holton, president of the Art Section.
    • John S. Phillips, president of the Education Section.

Special Sessions:

  • Art Section: Held at 1:30 P.M., featuring discussions on the Superintendents' Section.
  • Education Section: Held at 8 P.M., with a tea for members of the Art Section, Public Relations Section, and Science Section.
  • Public Relations Section: A. Edmere Cabana, publicity manager of the Buffalo Museum of Science, will speak on "The Museum in Education."
  • Science Section: Will discuss "Museum Radio Programs."
  • Technical Sections: Will hold meetings at the Cambridge Museum for Children, the Peabody Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Museum of Comparative Archaeology, and the Ethnology section.

Friday Sessions:

  • Friday, May 13: The General Session will be held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, with Edward Holmes, director of that museum, presiding.
  • Simultaneous Programs: Special sessions will be held concurrently in the Art Section, Education Section, History Section, and Technical Section.
  • Lunch: A luncheon will be held at Harvard College.

Saturday Sessions:

  • Saturday, May 14: The General Session will be held at the Fogg Museum, with Chauuncey T. Hamlin, president of the Science Section, presiding.
  • Simultaneous Meetings: Sessions will be held in the Art Group, Public Relations Section, Industrial Art Group, Technique Group, Science Section, and Technical Section.
  • Banquet: An evening banquet will be held at the Central Court of the Fogg Museum, hosted by Professor George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University.

Key Figures:

  • Fiske Kimball, president of the association and director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art, will speak at the banquet.
  • Other notable speakers and organizers include:
    • Charles R. Richards
    • Edward C. Holton
    • John S. Phillips
    • A. Edmere Cabana
    • Edward Holmes
    • Chauuncey T. Hamlin
    • Professor George H. Chase

Visual Layout:

  • The article is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with a clear headline, subheadings, and organized paragraphs.
  • The text is typed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century print media.
  • The page includes a header with the date (May 7, 1932) and issue number (32), suggesting it is part of a regular publication.

Context:

The article reflects the growing importance of museums in the early 1930s, highlighting the diverse roles they played in education, science, art, and public engagement. The conference's structure and topics indicate a focus on professional development, collaboration, and innovation in museum practices.

This document provides insight into the organizational and educational priorities of museum professionals during that era.