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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 791783

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The image displays a newspaper clipping announcing 25 new courses for the upcoming academic year in 12 different fields. Key highlights include new courses in the History of Babylonia, Assyria, and Moslem Literature and Religion. Additionally, the English department will offer a new course titled 'English 15 Added,' focusing on Eight English Poets, Italian Art, and German Culture in Fine Arts. The Psychology department sees the most significant expansion with six new additions, followed by Fine Arts and Geography. Notable new history courses include 'History 61a' on Babylonia and Assyria, taught by R. H. Pfeiffer, and 'History of Religions 8,' covering Moslem religion and literature, taught by William Thomson. In Fine Arts, new courses on Italian and German art will be taught by A. K. McComb and C. L. Kuhn, respectively. The Japanese language courses will be supplemented with three new ones, and a new course on the history and culture of Russian Literature will be introduced, taught by S. H. Cross. The clipping is dated March 12, 1932, and is from the Crimson newspaper.

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The image shows a document announcing 25 new courses for the upcoming academic year, specifically for the year 1932-33, across 12 fields. Here are the key points detailed in the announcement:

  1. New Courses in History:

    • History of Babylonia, Assyria, and Muslim Literature and Religion: Offered by R. H. Pfeffer and William Thomson.
      • History 61a: Deals with Babylonia and Assyria.
      • History of Religions 8: Focuses on Muslim religion and literature.
  2. English Courses:

    • An additional English course, numbered 15, is introduced. This course will be taught by Professor Matthiesen and will cover topics such as eight English poets, Italian art, and German culture, all within the Fine Arts department.
  3. Fields with New Courses:

    • Psychology: Six new courses were added.
    • Fine Arts and Geography also saw additions.
  4. Additional Courses:

    • Italian and German Art: Courses numbered 3d, 5p, and 9d are detailed, with specific instructors A. K. McComb for Italian painting, and C. L. Kuhn for German art and culture.
  5. Japanese and Chinese Courses:

    • An existing course in Japanese will be supplemented by three new courses, including two for graduate students.
    • A course on the historical and intellectual background of Chinese literature will be introduced.
  6. Russian Literature:

    • An Introduction to Russian Literature and Culture, offered by S. H. Cross, assistant professor of Slavic languages.

The document is from the Crimson newspaper, dated March 12, 1932. This information highlights the expansion of academic offerings in various fields, reflecting the diversification and enhancement of the curriculum at the institution.

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The image is a newspaper clipping or a printed announcement from the year 1932, specifically dated March 12, 1932, titled "Crimson." It announces 25 new courses for the upcoming academic year across 12 different fields.

Key points from the announcement include:

  1. New Course Offerings:

    • A total of 25 new courses are being offered to undergraduates.
  2. Departments with Additions:

    • Psychology has six new courses.
    • Fine Arts and Geography also have new courses added.
  3. History Department:

    • Two new courses are introduced:
      • History 61a: "History of Babylonia and Assyria" taught by R. H. Pfeffer.
      • History of Religions 8: "Moslem Religion and Literature" taught by William Thomson.
  4. English Department:

    • English 15 is added, covering "Eight English Poets" and including Italian Art and German Culture, taught by Matthiesen.
  5. Fine Arts:

    • New courses include:
      • Italian and German Art courses (5d, 5p, and 9d), taught by A. K. McComb and C. L. Kuhn.
  6. Japanese and Chinese Language Courses:

    • The existing Japanese course will be supplemented by two new courses, with the entire group listed as a separate field.
    • A new Chinese course will be offered to undergraduates, focusing on the historical and intellectual background of China.
    • An introductory course in Russian Literature and Culture will be offered by S. H. Cross.

The document indicates the expansion and diversification of academic offerings for the upcoming academic year, 1932-33.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, dated March 12, 1932. The headline reads "ANNOUNCE 25 NEW COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR IN 12 FIELDS" and mentions that the new courses include History of Babylonia, Assyria, and Moslem Literature and Religion.

Key points from the clipping include:

  1. English Department:

    • The English department has added 15 courses.
    • Professor Matthiesen will offer a course on Eight English Poets.
    • Additional courses include Italian Art and German Culture in the Fine Arts department.
  2. History Department:

    • Two new courses are offered: History 61a on Babylonia and Assyria, taught by R. H. Pfeffer, and History of Religions 8, focusing on Moslem religion and literature, taught by William Thomson.
  3. Fine Arts Department:

    • Courses in Italian and German Art will be offered:
      • Italian painting courses (5d and 9d) by A. K. McComb.
      • A course on German art and culture (5p) by C. L. Kuhn.
  4. Additional Language Courses:

    • Japanese: One course will be supplemented by three new ones, including two for graduate students.
    • Chinese: A new course focusing on the historical and intellectual background of Chinese literature.
    • Russian Literature and Culture: An introduction course taught by S. H. Cross, assistant professor of Slavic languages.

The clipping indicates that these courses are open to undergraduates and graduate students, with Psychology having the most additions, followed by Fine Arts and Geography.

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The image is a news announcement from the Crimson newspaper dated March 12, 1932. It details the introduction of 25 new courses across 12 fields that will be offered by the university in the following academic year (1932-33).

Key points from the announcement:

  1. History of Babylonia, Assyria, and Moslem Literature and Religion:

    • Two new courses in History:
      • "History 61a," taught by R. H. Pfeiffer, will cover Babylonia and Assyria.
      • "History of Religions 8," taught by William Thomson, will focus on Moslem religion and literature.
    • Additional graduate courses in the history of religion are also mentioned.
  2. English:

    • Matthiessen will teach a new course on eight English poets.
  3. Fine Arts:

    • Three new courses:
      • Courses 2d and 5p, both on Italian painting, taught by A. K. McComb.
      • A course on the art and culture of Germany, taught by C. L. Kuhn and other lecturers in the department.
  4. Italian and German Art:

    • Specifically mentioned under Fine Arts with courses on Italian painting and German culture.
  5. Far Eastern Languages:

    • The existing course in Japanese will be supplemented by three new courses, two of which are for graduates.
    • A new course in Chinese will be available to undergraduates.
    • Another course on the historical and literary background of Chinese literature will be introduced.
    • Slavic 4, "Russian Literature and Culture," will be taught by S. H. Cross.

The announcement highlights significant expansions in the university's curriculum, particularly in history, fine arts, and language studies.

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The image is a news article from "The Crimson," dated March 12, 1932. The headline reads "Announce 25 New Courses for Next Year in 12 Fields." The article highlights the addition of new courses across various academic disciplines for the upcoming academic year.

Key points include:

  1. New Courses:

    • 25 new courses are being introduced.
    • The courses span 12 different fields.
  2. Specific Fields and Courses:

    • History: Courses on the history of Babylonia, Assyria, and Moslem Literature and Religion.
    • English: 15 new courses, including a course on eight English poets.
    • Fine Arts: Courses on Italian Art and German Culture.
    • Japanese: Three new courses for graduates and one for undergraduates.
    • Slavic Literature: A course on Slavic literature open to undergraduates.
  3. Instructors:

    • H. H. Pfieffer will teach the course on Babylonian and Assyrian History and Religion.
    • William Thomson will teach Moslem Religion and Literature.
    • A. K. McComb will teach Italian painting.
    • C. E. Kuhn will teach German Culture.
    • S. H. Cross will teach Slavic Literature.
  4. Departments:

    • Psychology will add the most courses with six new offerings.
    • Fine Arts and Geography will each add three new courses.

The article provides a brief overview of the new academic offerings and the instructors who will be teaching these courses.

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The image features a paper document with typed text. The document's header in bold typeface reads: "ANNOUNCE 25 NEW COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR IN 12 FIELDS." Below, the text continues to detail specific subjects such as the "History of Babylonia, Assyria, And Moslem Literature and Religion Offered" and "ENGLISH 15 ADDED." It goes on to describe various courses, with mentions of disciplines such as History, Fine Arts, English, Semitic Languages, Religion, and Slavic Languages, among others.

Below this, the article mentions several names presumably of professors who will be offering these courses along with the descriptions of the subject matter for each. The text references various cultural areas including Italian painting, German art, and Russian literature.

At the bottom of the document, there is a line that reads "Crimson March 19, 1932," suggesting this notice may have been published or related to an event or announcement around that date. The paper is placed on a flat surface with a neutral background, and you can see the wear of the paper characterized by its slightly fraying edges and off-white coloration, indicating it is of some age.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "Announce 25 New Courses For Next Year In 12 Fields." The subheadline provides further detail: "History of Babylonia, Assyria, And Moslem Literature and Religion Offered. English 15 Added." Below this, the article provides more information about the courses, specifying subjects like English Poets, Italian Art, German Culture added to Fine Arts, and History courses dealing with Babylonia, Assyria, and Moslem religion and literature. The text mentions the names of some professors who will be teaching these courses. There is handwritten text at the bottom of the clipping that reads, "Crimson March 12, 1932," indicating the publication date and possibly the name of the newspaper. The majority of the image is blank space surrounding the newspaper clipping.

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The image shows a typed document that appears to be a news article or announcement from a university or academic institution. The document is titled "ANNOUNCE 25 NEW COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR IN 12 FIELDS" and is dated March 12, 1932. The content outlines the introduction of 25 new courses across 12 academic fields for the upcoming academic year.

Key Points from the Document:

  1. Course Offerings:

    • History of Babylonia, Assyria, and Moslem Literature and Religion: Two new courses are announced in this field.
      • One course, History of Babylonia and Assyria, will be taught by R. H. Pfeiffer, assistant professor of Semitic Languages.
      • Another course, History of Religions and Literature under Moslem religion and literature, will be taught by William Thomson, associate professor of Arabic.
  2. English and Fine Arts:

    • English: Twenty-five new courses are announced in English, including courses on eight English poets, Italian art, German culture, and other topics.
    • Fine Arts: Three new courses are added:
      • Italian Art: Taught by A. K. McComb, instructor and tutor in Fine Arts.
      • German Art and Culture: Taught by C. L. Kuhn, along with other lecturers in the department.
  3. Japanese Studies:

    • The existing course in Japanese will be supplemented by three new courses:
      • Two courses are listed for graduates.
      • One course is open to undergraduates.
  4. Chinese Studies:

    • A new course titled "Introduction to Chinese Literature" will be offered.
  5. Slavic Studies:

    • A course titled "Introduction to Russian Literature and Culture" will be taught by S. H. Cross, assistant professor of Slavic languages.
  6. Additional Information:

    • The document mentions that the largest number of additions occurs in the Psychology department, with six new courses.
    • Fine Arts and Geography each have three new courses added.
    • The courses are open to undergraduates, with some specifically designed for graduate students.

Visual Description:

  • The document is typed on a light-colored paper with a clean, formal layout.
  • The text is organized into clear sections with headings and subheadings.
  • The date, "Crimsore March 12, 1932," is handwritten at the bottom left corner, suggesting it may have been part of a newspaper or institutional bulletin.

Context:

The document reflects an academic setting, likely a university, where the administration is announcing expanded course offerings for the upcoming academic year. The inclusion of diverse subjects such as history, literature, art, and language studies indicates a broad educational focus. The mention of specific professors and their roles suggests a structured academic environment with faculty-led instruction.

Overall, the image portrays a formal announcement of academic expansion, highlighting the institution's commitment to offering a wide range of courses to students.

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The image is a document that contains an announcement for the academic year 1932-1933. The announcement is about the introduction of 25 new courses in 12 different fields. The document is titled "Announce 25 New Courses for Next Year in 12 Fields." The announcement is placed on the top left corner of the document, and the text is written in bold and capitalized letters. The document also includes a list of the courses that will be offered, along with the names of the professors who will be teaching them. The document is printed on a white background, and the text is written in black ink.