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The image is a newspaper clipping from November 1932, featuring two articles about the dedication of a new wing at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The wing is named the Naumberg Wing, after the late Mrs. Aaron Naumberg, who bequeathed her art collection to the university.

The left article from the Boston Traveler, dated November 2, 1932, includes a photograph of Rembrandt's famous painting "Portrait of an Old Man," which is part of the Naumberg collection. The article explains that the new wing will house this collection and will replicate the rooms in Mrs. Naumberg's home, including the furnishings and decorations. The formal dedication is set for November 9, 1932, at 3 o'clock, with speakers including Professor Paul J. Sachs, Professor Lawrence Lowell, and Mr. James N. Rosenberg. The article mentions notable works in the collection, such as paintings by Rembrandt, Franz Hals, Bartolomeo Murillo, and others.

The right article from The Crimson, dated November 1, 1932, also announces the dedication of the new wing on November 9. It mentions that the wing will be open for public inspection after the formal ceremony. The article highlights that the wing is designed to replicate Mrs. Naumberg's residence, maintaining the formal atmosphere she requested. It also notes that students will be permitted to use the wing for study and discussion of art. The architects of the new wing are Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, and Abbott, with Dr. E. W. Forbes and Professor Paul J. Sachs overseeing the project.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from the Boston Traveler, dated November 1, 1932.

Left Clipping:

• The headline reads: "Dedicate Naumberg Wing of Fogg Museum, Nov. 9."
• It describes the dedication of the Naumberg Wing of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, which will include a collection of late Mrs. Aaron Naumberg.
• The article mentions that the wing will be formally opened on November 9 at 3:00 PM.
• It notes that the principal speakers will be President Lowell of Harvard and Mr. James N. Rosenberg of New York.
• The following day, the wing will be open to the public for inspection.
• The Naumberg collection includes notable paintings such as Rembrandt’s "Portrait of an Old Man" and other works by famous artists like Franz Hals, Bartolommeo Murillo, Lorenzo di Credi, El Greco, and others.
• The layout includes a replica of rooms in the donor's home, with exact reproductions of the furniture and décor.

Right Clipping:

• The headline reads: "NEW WING OF FOGG TO BE DEDICATED NEXT WEDNESDAY."
• This article also details the dedication of the Naumberg Wing on November 9 at 3:00 PM.
• It highlights that the addition will formally open before guests of the museum and will be open for public inspection the following day.
• The wing will be used mainly for housing the Naumberg Collection, including Rembrandt’s "Portrait of an Old Man," and other notable artworks.
• The principal rooms are replicas of the Naumberg residence, with specific rooms like the living room and balcony being recreated.
• Students will be permitted to use the wing for study, with the intention of abolishing the formal atmosphere.

Both articles provide detailed descriptions of the new wing’s significance, the art collection, and the planned events for its opening and subsequent public access.

The image shows two newspaper clippings related to the dedication of the Naumburg Wing of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, scheduled for November 9. The clipping on the left, from the Boston Traveler dated November 2, 1930, features a photograph of Rembrandt's "Portrait of an Old Man," which is part of the Naumburg collection. The article describes the event and notes that the new wing will house the collection of the late Mrs. Aaron Naumburg, including important works like Rembrandt's painting, a Murillo, and a Lorenzo di Credi. It also mentions that the interior of the wing replicates rooms in the donor's New York home.

The clipping on the right, from an unidentified publication, announces the dedication and provides additional details. It states that the formal dedication will take place on November 9 at 3 o'clock, with speakers including President Lowell and Mr. James N. Rosenberg. The article notes that the new wing will be open to the public the following day. It also highlights that the wing will be used primarily to house the Naumburg collection, featuring an informal atmosphere for students to study and discuss art, and that the rooms replicate those in Mrs. Naumburg's New York residence. The architects of the new wing are mentioned as Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, and Abbott, with the directors of the Fogg Museum, Dr. E. W. Forbes and Professor P. S. Sachs, involved in the project.

The image shows two newspaper articles from November 1932 announcing the dedication of the Naumburg Wing of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

Left Article (Boston Traveller, November 2, 1932):

Headline: Dedicate Naumburg Wing of Fogg Museum, Nov. 9

Content:

• The new Naumburg Wing of the Fogg Art Museum, which contains the Aaron Naumburg collection, will be formally opened to the public on November 9.
• The wing will house a collection donated by Mrs. Aaron Naumburg, which includes Rembrandt’s famous "Portrait of an Old Man."
• The principal speaker at the dedication will be Dr. Wallace Goodrich, Director of the New England Conservatory of Music. Other speakers include President Lowell of Harvard and James N. Rosenberg of New York.
• The public will have access to the new wing starting the day after the dedication.
• The collection will be used primarily for housing the Naumburg art pieces, with the space designed to replicate rooms from the Naumburg home in New York.
• The article also mentions that the new wing includes exact reproductions of rooms in the Naumburg home, designed by architects Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, and Abbott.

Right Article (Crimson, November 1):

Headline: New Wing of Fogg to Be Dedicated Next Wednesday

Content:

• The new east wing of the Fogg Art Museum, housing the Naumburg Art Collection, will be dedicated on November 9 at 3 o'clock.
• The dedication speakers will include President Lowell, James N. Rosenberg of New York, and others.
• The wing will open to the public the following day and will primarily be used to display the Naumburg collection, which includes the famous Rembrandt portrait and other noted works.
• The rooms in the new wing replicate the Naumburg residence in New York, maintaining the original decor and atmosphere.
• Students will be permitted to use the new rooms for study and discussion of art.

Common Elements:

• Both articles highlight the dedication event scheduled for November 9, 1932.
• They emphasize the significant addition of the Naumburg collection, including Rembrandt's "Portrait of an Old Man."
• The articles detail the involvement of important figures in the dedication ceremony and the intention to replicate the Naumburg home’s rooms within the new wing.
• The new wing's primary use will be to house and display the Naumburg collection and will be accessible to the public and students.

The image contains two newspaper clippings from November 1932, both announcing the dedication of the Naumberg Wing at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Left Clipping: Boston Traveler, November 2, 1932

Headline: "Dedicate Naumberg Wing of Fogg Museum, Nov. 9"

• Main Article:
  • The new Naumberg Wing of the Fogg Art Museum, containing the collection of the late Mrs. Aaron Naumberg, will be formally opened to the public on November 9 at 3:00 PM.
  • Speakers at the dedication include President A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard, Mr. James N. Rosenberg of New York, and Mr. Aaron Naumberg's son, Mr. Aaron Naumberg Jr.
  • The following day, November 10, the wing will be open for public inspection.
  • The wing is designed to house the collection of paintings and objects given by Mrs. Naumberg, including famous works such as Rembrandt's "Portrait of an Old Man," works by Murillo, Lorenzo di Credi, El Greco, and others.
  • The wing's interior is a replica of rooms from the Naumberg home in New York, including a living room, dining room, and foyer, with the original furniture and decorations.

Right Clipping: Crimson, November 1

Headline: "New Wing of Fogg to be Dedicated Next Wednesday"

• Main Article:
  • The new east wing of the Fogg Art Museum, containing the Naumberg Art Collection, will be formally dedicated on November 9 at 3:00 PM.
  • Speakers include President Lowell and Mr. James N. Rosenberg of New York.
  • The wing will be open for public inspection the following day.
  • The wing will be primarily used for housing the Naumberg Collection, which includes notable works such as Rembrandt's "Portrait of an Old Man" and pieces by Franz Hals, Bartolomeo Murillo, Lorenzo di Credi, El Greco, and others.
  • The rooms in the wing are replicas of those in the Naumberg home in New York, including a living room, dining room, and foyer.
  • The arrangement of the rooms is designed to allow students to use the wing for study and discussion of art, with the formal atmosphere abolished.
  • The architects of the new wing are Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott, and the directors of the Fogg Art Museum, Dr. E. W. Forbes and Professor F. S. Sachs, are involved in the project.

Both articles highlight the significance of the new wing, its dedication ceremony, and the unique replica rooms that house the Naumberg Collection.

The image displays two newspaper clippings from November 1932, announcing the dedication of the Naumberg Wing of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

Left Clipping (Boston Traveler, November 2, 1932):

• Title: "Dedicate Naumberg Wing of Fogg Museum, Nov. 9"
• The article details the dedication ceremony for the Naumberg Wing, which will house the collection of the late Mrs. Aaron Naumberg. The dedication is scheduled for November 9 at 3 o'clock.
• Key speakers include President A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard and Mr. James N. Rosenberg of New York.
• The wing will be open for public inspection the following day.
• The new wing will primarily house the Naumberg collection, which includes famous paintings such as Rembrandt’s "Portrait of an Old Man," works by Murillo, Lorenzo di Cred, El Greco, and others.
• The entrance to the wing is a replica of rooms from the Naumberg home in New York, including a dining room with original furniture and decorations.

Right Clipping (Crimson, November 1):

• Title: "NEW WING OF FOGG TO BE DEDICATED NEXT WEDNESDAY"
• The article also announces the dedication of the Naumberg Wing, scheduled for November 9.
• It mentions the addition of the Naumberg Collection to the Fogg Museum and notes that the wing will be open to the public for inspection the next day.
• Students will be permitted to use the wing for study, with the formal atmosphere abolished.
• The new wing's architecture is credited to Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott, with Dr. E. W. Forbes and Professor P. S. Sachs as directors of the Fogg Art Museum.

Both articles emphasize the significance of the Naumberg Wing as a dedicated space for the collection of art donated by Mrs. Aaron Naumberg, and the efforts to replicate the ambiance of her home in the museum's new wing.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings related to the dedication of the Naumberg wing of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are dated November 1 and November 2, 1932.

The left clipping is from the Boston Traveler, dated November 2, 1932, with the headline "Dedicate Naumberg Wing of Fogg Museum, Nov. 9." It includes a photograph of Rembrandt's famous painting "Portrait of an Old Man," which now hangs in the new Naumberg wing of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The article details that the new wing was built to house the collection of the late Mrs. Aaron Naumberg, who willed it to the university. Rooms in the wing are replicas of rooms in the donor's home.

The right clipping, dated November 1, has a headline "New Wing of Fogg to Be Dedicated Next Wednesday." It announces the formal dedication ceremony of the new east wing of the Fogg Art Museum, containing the Naumberg Art Collection, which will take place on November 9. The article discusses public inspection following the dedication, the purpose of the wing, the artworks included (notably Rembrandt's "Portrait of an Old Man" and works by Franz Hals, Bartolomeo Murillo, Lorenzo di Credi, and El Greco), and architectural details such as replicas of rooms from the Naumberg residence. It also mentions the architects involved and the allowances for students’ use of the wing.

The image shows two newspaper clippings that are attached to a paper surface with punched holes on the right side, suggesting they are part of a collection or scrapbook.

The left clipping is from the "Boston Traveler, November 8, 1928," and its main headline reads "Dedicate Naumburg Wing of Fogg Museum, Nov. 9." Below the headline is an image of what appears to be a painting, and a subheading mentions Harvard University and the interior being a replica of rooms in a home of a donor. The article discusses the new addition to the Fogg Art Museum, the donation by Mrs. Aaron Naumburg, and the specifics of the rooms and art pieces that are to be featured.

The right clipping is from "Crimson," dated Nov. 1, with no visible year. Its headline reads "NEW WING OF FOGG TO BE DEDICATED NEXT WEDNESDAY." This clip talks about a public inspection, mentions the Naumburg Collection opening formally before guests of the museum, and suggests that a "formal atmosphere" will not be present in this new wing to allow for study and education.

The overall content of both clippings indicates an important event related to the Fogg Art Museum, focusing on the dedication of a new wing that would house significant works of art and offer a particular interior design reflective of a donor's home.

The image features a scrapbook page containing two newspaper clippings. The clippings announce the dedication of the Naumberg Wing of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University on November 9th. The Boston Traveler clipping, dated November 2, 1932, has a headline reading "Dedicate Naumberg Wing of Fogg Museum, Nov. 9" and mentions that a Rembrandt painting, "Portrait of an Old Man," will be displayed in the new wing. The Crimson clipping, titled "New Wing of Fogg to be Dedicated Next Wednesday," details the event, noting that the wing will house the collection of Mrs. Aaron Naumberg and replicate rooms from her home in New York. The clippings mention that the wing will be open for public inspection, with the interior designed for students to use for study, and that formal atmosphere will be abolished. The page contains handwritten notes indicating the sources and dates of the clippings.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from November 1932, detailing the dedication of the Naumberg Wing of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Left Page:

• Headline: "Dedicate Naumberg Wing of Fogg Museum, Nov. 9"
• Content:
  • The article announces the formal dedication of the Naumberg Wing, which houses the late Aaron Naumberg's art collection. The event is scheduled for November 9.
  • The wing will be opened to the public at 3 o'clock on the day of the dedication, following a formal ceremony.
  • Speakers: President A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard and Mr. James N. Rosenberg of New York will be the principal speakers.
  • Collection Details: The wing will house works by notable artists such as Rembrandt, El Greco, and others, including Rembrandt's famous "Portrait of an Old Man."
  • Architects: The wing was designed by Coolidge, Shepley, Bullfinch, and Abbott.
  • Replica of Rooms: The wing features replicas of rooms from Naumberg's home in New York, including a living room, dining room, and bedroom, furnished with original pieces from the collection.
  • Purpose: The wing is intended for use by students and the public for study and appreciation of art.

Right Page:

• Headline: "NEW WING OF FOGG TO BE DEDICATED NEXT WEDNESDAY"
• Content:
  • The article reiterates the dedication of the Naumberg Wing, scheduled for Wednesday, November 9.
  • Public Inspection: The wing will be open for public inspection following the dedication ceremony.
  • Students' Access: Students will be permitted to use the wing for study, with the formal atmosphere of the rooms preserved.
  • Collection Highlights: The wing includes Rembrandt's "Portrait of an Old Man," along with works by artists such as Frank Hals, Bartolomeo Murillo, Lorenzo di Credi, and El Greco.
  • Replica of Residence: The wing replicates Naumberg's home, featuring rooms such as a living room, dining room, and bedroom, furnished with original pieces.
  • Architects: The wing was designed by Coolidge, Shepley, Bullfinch, and Abbott, under the direction of Dr. E. W. Forbes and Professor P. S. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum.

Visual Elements:

• Photograph: The left page includes a black-and-white photograph of Rembrandt's "Portrait of an Old Man," which is now displayed in the Naumberg Wing.
• Typography: The text is typeset in a classic newspaper style, with clear headings and subheadings.
• Layout: The pages are from a newspaper, likely The Boston Traveler and The Crimson, as indicated at the top of each page.

Overall Context:

The clippings emphasize the significance of the Naumberg Wing as a dedicated space for art appreciation and study, showcasing a renowned collection of European masterpieces. The wing's design and furnishings aim to recreate the atmosphere of Naumberg's original home, providing an immersive experience for visitors and students. The dedication event is a formal occasion, highlighting the collaboration between Harvard University, the Fogg Art Museum, and the Naumberg family.