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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 791753

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The document is a collection of announcements and articles related to lectures on ancient art in Siberia, featuring Dr. Alfred Salmony, Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne. The main announcement is for an illustrated lecture titled 'Ancient Art in Siberia,' to be held at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m. The event is open to the public. Additionally, there are mentions of a lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on February 25, at 3 p.m., and another lecture at the Fogg Art Museum on the same topic, also on March 3, at 5 p.m. The document includes a transcript from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated February 26, 1932, and notes that Dr. Salmony will speak on the early connections between Siberian and Chinese art. The document also lists other events happening at Harvard on March 3, including a Romance Seminary and a lecture on Stendhal.

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The image is a collage of several documents related to an illustrated lecture series at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Main Documents and Headlines:

    • The top left section is a poster for an event titled "Ancient Art in Siberia" given by Dr. Alfred Salmony, Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne. It is scheduled for Thursday, March 3, at 5 P.M., and invites the public.
  2. Transcripts:

    • The top right and middle sections include several newspaper-style transcripts dated February 24, 1932, describing the lecture "Ancient Art in Siberia" by Dr. Alfred Salmony.

      • The transcripts mention that the lecture will cover ancient art from Siberia and its connections to Chinese and Sogdian art.
      • Dr. Salmony is noted as an expert on these subjects and is expected to provide detailed insights and illustrations.
    • Another snippet from February 20, 1932, also discusses the lecture series, highlighting Dr. Salmony's extensive background in the study of ancient Siberian art.

  3. Museum of Fine Arts Announcement:

    • The middle right part of the image is an announcement from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, stating that Dr. Alfred Salmony will give an illustrated lecture on "Early Connections Between Siberian and Chinese Art" on Thursday, February 25, at 3:00 PM.
  4. Harvard Alumni Bulletin:

    • The bottom section includes an excerpt from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated February 26, 1932, which reiterates the details of Dr. Alfred Salmony's lecture on "Ancient Art in Siberia" at the Fogg Art Museum on March 3 at 5 P.M., and mentions his extensive work and publications in this field.
  5. Schedule Entry:

    • At the bottom left, a part of a schedule lists the lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony on "Ancient Art in Siberia" as part of the activities on Thursday, March 3, at 5 P.M. at the Fogg Art Museum.

In summary, the documents collectively highlight Dr. Alfred Salmony's lecture series on ancient art in Siberia, scheduled at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum, with details on the date, time, and the nature of the lectures.

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The image is a collection of clippings and documents from 1932 pertaining to lectures by Dr. Alfred Salmonsy (likely a misspelling or misprint of Alfred Salmonson) on the topic of ancient art in Siberia.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
    • Event: ANCIENT ART IN SIBERIA
    • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmonsy, Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 PM
    • Note: The public is invited.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Description: A lecture at the Museum by Dr. Alfred Salmonsy about the early communication between Chinese and Siberian peoples, focusing on the early connections in art.
    • Additional Information: Dr. Salmonsy is the director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne and has written extensively on Chinese and Sogdian art. The lecture is part of a series on the early connections between Siberian and Chinese art.
    • Date: February 24, 1932 (Transcript dated).
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Event: ANCIENT ART IN SIBERIA
    • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmonsy
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 PM
    • Venue: Fogg Art Museum
    • Note: The public is invited. The clipping is dated February 20, 1932 (Transcript).
  4. Middle Center Clipping:

    • Event: ANCIENT ART IN SIBERIA
    • Venue: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmonsy
    • Date and Time: Thursday, February 25, at 3 PM
    • Note: The lecture is titled "Early Connections Between Siberian and Chinese Art."
  5. Middle Right Clipping:

    • Event: ANCIENT ART IN SIBERIA
    • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmonsy
    • Venue: Fogg Art Museum
    • Description: An illustrated lecture on ancient art in Siberia.
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 PM
    • Note: The public is invited. This is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated February 26, 1932.
  6. Bottom Clipping:

    • List of Events for Thursday, March 3:
      • Romance Seminar with Professor Allard, meeting in Sever 19 at 3 PM.
      • Lecture in French, "Stendhal," by Professor Pierre Martino, in Emerson D at 4:30 PM.
      • Illustrated Lecture, "Ancient Art in Siberia," by Dr. Alfred Salmonsy, Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne, at the Fogg Art Museum at 5 PM.

Overall, the image showcases multiple announcements and transcriptions of lectures by Dr. Alfred Salmonsy on the subject of ancient art in Siberia, held at various institutions in early 1932.

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The image shows several news clippings and a transcript from February 1932, all related to an upcoming lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University Announcement:

    • Event: Illustrated Lecture on "Ancient Art in Siberia"
    • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmony, Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m.
    • Audience: The public is invited
  2. Lecture at Museum (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Dr. Alfred Salmony is one of the leading investigators into the early connections between Chinese and Siberian peoples.
    • He will lecture on the subject at the Fogg Art Museum on Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m.
    • Salmony is also the director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne and has written extensively on Chinese and Siberian art.
  3. Transcript from Feb. 20, 1932:

    • Announces an illustrated lecture on ancient art in Siberia by Dr. Alfred Salmony.
    • Date and time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m.
    • The public is cordially invited.
  4. Transcript from Feb. 24, 1932:

    • Another announcement of the lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony.
    • Focuses on the results of recent Soviet excavations in the Altai Region, Mongolia, and other related areas.
    • Salmony’s expertise is noted, including his books on Chinese and Siberian sculpture.
    • The lecture will be illustrated with objects from the Fogg Museum's collection.
  5. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Announcement:

    • Dr. Alfred Salmony, Assistant Director of the Museum of Asiatic Art in Cologne, will give a lecture on "Early Connections Between Siberian and Chinese Art."
    • Date and time: Thursday, February 25, at 3 o'clock.
  6. Harvard Alumni Bulletin (Feb. 26, 1932):

    • Announces an illustrated lecture on ancient art in Siberia by Dr. Alfred Salmony.
    • Date and time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 o'clock.
    • The event is open to the public.
  7. Schedule for Thursday, March 3:

    • Romance Seminary: Professor Allard, meeting in Sever 19, 3 p.m.
    • Lectures in French: Professor Pierre Martino, Emerson D, 4:30 p.m.
    • Illustrated Lecture: Dr. Alfred Salmony, "Ancient Art in Siberia," Fogg Art Museum, 5 p.m.

Each of these clippings and transcripts serves to promote the lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony, emphasizing his expertise and the significance of the subject matter.

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The image contains several documents related to an illustrated lecture on "Ancient Art in Siberia" by Dr. Alfred Salmony, who was the Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne. Here is a detailed summary of each part:

  1. Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University Announcement:

    • The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University invited the public to an illustrated lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony.
    • Topic: "Ancient Art in Siberia."
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 P.M.
  2. Transcript of Lecture Notice (February 24, 1932):

    • This document provides a transcription of the lecture announcement.
    • Dr. Alfred Salmony is noted for his communication on the connections between Chinese and Siberian art.
    • The lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston was scheduled for February 25 at 3 o'clock.
    • The document also mentions another upcoming lecture at the Fogg Art Museum on March 3 at 5 P.M.
  3. Transcript of Newspaper Clipping (March 3, 1932):

    • This part is a transcription of a newspaper article announcing the lecture at the Fogg Museum.
    • It mentions Dr. Salmony’s background and his recent Soviet excavations in the Altai region.
    • The article highlights Dr. Salmony's work on Scythian art in Mongolia and his books on Chinese and Siberian art.
    • The lecture was expected to discuss the findings from these excavations and is scheduled in the large lecture room of the Fogg Museum.
  4. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Announcement:

    • An illustrated lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony on "Early Connections Between Siberian and Chinese Art."
    • Date and Time: Thursday, February 25, at 3 o'clock.
    • Location: Lecture Hall.
  5. Harvard Alumni Bulletin (February 26, 1932):

    • Lists the lecture under upcoming events at Harvard.
    • Mentions the topic and speaker: "Ancient Art in Siberia" by Dr. Alfred Salmony.
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 P.M.
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum.

In summary, the image details multiple announcements and news articles about Dr. Alfred Salmony’s lectures on ancient Siberian art and its connections to Chinese art, scheduled at various prestigious institutions in early 1932.

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The image contains several documents and newspaper clippings related to an illustrated lecture titled "Ancient Art in Siberia" by Dr. Alfred Salmony, the Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne. The lecture was scheduled for different dates and venues in 1932.

  1. Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University (Top Left):

    • Date: Thursday, March 3, at 5 P.M.
    • Topic: Ancient Art in Siberia
    • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmony
    • The public is invited.
  2. Transcript - February 20, 1932 (Left Side):

    • Announces the lecture at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Mentions Dr. Salmony's expertise and his travels in Siberia.
    • Highlights the significance of the lecture on Siberian art.
  3. Transcript - February 24, 1932 (Right Side):

    • Another announcement of the lecture.
    • Emphasizes Dr. Salmony's contributions to the study of ancient Siberian art and its influence on Chinese art.
  4. Transcript - March 3, 1932 (Bottom Left):

    • Reiterates the details of the lecture at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Notes that the lecture is part of the "Results of Recent Research in the Fine Arts" series.
  5. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (Top Right):

    • Date: Thursday, February 25, at 3 o'clock.
    • Topic: Early Connections Between Siberian and Chinese Art.
    • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmony.
  6. Harvard Alumni Bulletin - February 26, 1932 (Bottom Center):

    • Lists various events, including the lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony at the Fogg Art Museum on March 3.
    • Other events include a Romance Seminary and lectures in French.

The documents collectively highlight the significance of Dr. Alfred Salmony's work and his upcoming lectures on ancient Siberian art, scheduled at different institutions in early 1932.

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This image appears to be a compilation of several announcements or notices for lectures and events. The main part of the image is a tan-colored poster with bold printed text, announcing an illustrated lecture on "ANCIENT ART IN SIBERIA" by Dr. Alfred Salmony, who is noted as the director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne. This event is scheduled to take place at the Fogg Art Museum—Harvard University, on Thursday, March 3, at 5 P.M., and indicates that the public is invited.

There are several smaller clippings or notices affixed on and around the main poster. These clippings appear to be related transcripts, announcements, or perhaps additional information. They may be providing context or additional details about the event, such as where and when other lectures or events by Dr. Alfred Salmony are taking place, which in this case includes a lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. These smaller texts mention dates in February and March of 1932, suggesting the historical period during which these events were organized.

One of the clippings specifically mentions a lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston regarding the early connections between Siberian and Chinese Art, scheduled for February 25.

Additionally, there is a clipping from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated February 26, 1932, which likely discusses the event or related topics. There's another note at the bottom mentioning a "Romance Seminar" and lectures in French by Professor Allard and Professor Martino on March 3.

The various typed and handwritten dates across these documents, as well as the stamps, suggest these were archived or processed by an institution, possibly by a library or archival service. The specific timestamps say "Transcript - Feb.20 1932" and "Transcript - March 2,1932," denoting when they were likely recorded or filed.

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The image consists of a collection of clippings from different publications and bulletins concerning lectures and events on ancient art in Siberia and related topics. Most prominently featured is a notice for the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, announcing an illustrated lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony, the director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne. The lecture was scheduled for Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m. and was open to the public.

Other clippings provide additional information about Dr. Alfred Salmony's lectures, including details about his expertise and context on early connections between Siberian and Chinese art. Specific dates mentioned in handwritten annotations include February 24, 1932, February 26, 1932, and March 8, 1932. Additionally, there is a mention of lectures in French and a Romance Seminary meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 3.

Overall, the image documents a series of communications about a lecture series on ancient art in Siberia, highlighting Dr. Alfred Salmony's involvement and expertise in the field.

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The image shows a collection of printed announcements and transcripts related to a lecture series on Ancient Art in Siberia, delivered by Dr. Alfred Salmony, the Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne. The materials appear to be from the early 20th century, as indicated by the dates and formal style of the announcements.

Key Elements in the Image:

Top Section:

  • Fogg Art Museum – Harvard University
    • Title: Ancient Art in Siberia
    • Subtitle: Illustrated Lecture
    • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmony, Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne.
    • Date and Time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 P.M.
    • Venue: Fogg Art Museum.
    • Note: The public is invited.

Middle Section:

  • Transcript Notes:
    • Handwritten notes and annotations are visible, indicating that these are transcripts or summaries of lectures.
    • The transcripts are dated February 20, 1932, and March 3, 1932, suggesting they document lectures or discussions held around that time.
    • The content of the transcripts appears to focus on Ancient Art in Siberia, referencing Dr. Salmony's expertise and travels in the region.

Right Section:

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Title: Ancient Art in Siberia
    • Subtitle: An illustrated lecture by Dr. Alfred Salmony, Assistant Director of the Museum of Asiatic Art, Cologne, on Early Connections Between Siberian and Chinese Art.
    • Date and Time: Thursday, February 25, at 3 o’clock.
    • Venue: Lecture Hall at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Note: The lecture will be open to the public.

Bottom Section:

  • Harvard Alumni Bulletin (February 26, 1932)
    • Lecture Announcement:
      • Date and Time: Thursday, March 3, at 5 o’clock.
      • Venue: Fogg Art Museum, large lecture room.
      • Speaker: Dr. Alfred Salmony.
      • Topic: Ancient Art in Siberia.
      • Note: The public is invited.
    • Additional Events:
      • Romance Seminar: Professor Allard, meeting in Sever 19 at 3 P.M.
      • Lectures in French: Professor Stendhal, IV, “Stendhal, pendant les amées de la Restauration.” Professor Pierre Martino, Emerson D, 4:30 P.M.

Visual Details:

  • Handwritten Annotations: The presence of handwritten notes and markings (e.g., "Transcript Feb. 20, 1932") suggests these documents were used for reference or study purposes.
  • Formal Layout: The announcements are neatly typed, reflecting the formal nature of academic and museum events of the era.
  • Multiple Institutions: The documents originate from different institutions, including the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, indicating a collaborative or widespread interest in Dr. Salmony’s lectures.

Contextual Insights:

  • Dr. Alfred Salmony: The speaker is identified as a leading expert in ancient Siberian art, having traveled extensively and studied artifacts from the region. His lectures aim to explore connections between Siberian and Chinese art, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the region.
  • Lecture Themes: The lectures focus on ancient Siberian art, its connections to Chinese art, and the results of recent excavations in the Attal region of Mongolia and the Scythian art of Eastern Asia.
  • Audience: The public is invited to these lectures, suggesting an effort to engage both academic and general audiences in the study of ancient art.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in the study of ancient art, showcasing the efforts of institutions like Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to bring expert knowledge to the public. The combination of printed announcements and handwritten transcripts provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities of the early 20th century, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary research and public engagement in the arts.

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This image is of an old, yellowed paper with a printed text. The paper is folded in half, and it seems to be a newspaper or magazine clipping. The text on the paper is about an illustrated lecture on ancient art in Siberia by Dr. Alfred Salmony, Director of the Eastern Asiatic Museum in Cologne. The lecture was held on Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m. at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The paper also mentions that Dr. Salmony has established a study of ancient Siberian art and has adopted from her warlike Siberian invaders all the important museums in Siberia.