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The image shows two pages of a program for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held at The Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12-14, 1932.

Left Page: Information about The Fogg Art Museum and the schedule

• The document begins with a mention of The Fogg Art Museum being the meeting place for the American Association of Museums on May 12, 13, and 14.
• Eight sections of the association have arranged special programs covering various branches of museum work.
• The schedule starts with a technical session at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 12, in the Fogg Museum, followed by an opening address at 10:00 A.M. by Fiske Kimball, the president.
• Charles R. Richards, the vice-president of the New York Museum of Science and Industry, will preside over the first session on the topic of "Meeting the Depression."
• Afternoon sessions include meetings of various sections such as the Art and Education Sections, the Science Group, the History Section, and the Superintendent's Section.
• An evening tea at 5:00 P.M. is planned, followed by special sessions in the Art Section, Public Relations Section, and the Science and Technical Sections.
• A banquet will be held on Saturday evening, May 14, at the Fogg Museum, with George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, as the toastmaster.

Right Page: Program overview and additional information

• The page is titled "Program" and specifies that this is for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held from May 12-14, 1932, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• On Friday, May 13, the General Session will be held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, presided over by Edward Jackson Holmes.
• The final day of the conference on Saturday includes a symposium on museum work, with sessions chaired by various experts in art, science, and history.
• Special sessions and meetings will be held at the Cambridge Museum for Children, the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and the Semitic Museum.
• The document concludes with a mention of the American Association of Museums' permanent office located at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

The program is detailed, listing various sessions, times, locations, and key speakers for the event.

The image shows a page from a program booklet for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12 to May 14, 1932.

The left side of the page details the events at The Fogg Art Museum. It notes that the meeting will include eight sections focusing on various aspects of museum work, such as the Art Section, Education Section, History Section, Science Section, Public Relations Section, and Technical Section. The meeting is scheduled to open at 9:30 A.M. on May 12 with a general session in the "Balcony Room" of the Fogg Museum. Specific sessions are planned throughout the day, including a symposium on maintaining museum effectiveness, discussions on various topics, and special sessions in the afternoon.

The right side of the page lists the program for the entire conference, including the schedule of events at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the College. Key sessions include a general session on Friday evening and a banquet on Saturday evening. Notable speakers include Edward Jackson Holmes, Chauncey T. Hamlin, George H. Chase, and others, who will discuss topics like museum radio programs and the future of museum work. The banquet is hosted at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., with the President of the Association, Alfred North Whitehead, and other distinguished members of the association expected to speak.

The image contains two pages from a document detailing the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12 to 14, 1932.

Left Page:

• Title: The Fogg Art Museum and American Association of Museums.
• Meeting Details:
  • The Fogg Museum will host the meeting.
  • The conference spans May 12, 13, and 14, with eight sections arranged to cover various museum interests.
  • The conference opens at 9:30 AM on May 12 with an exhibition in the "Balcony Room" on the second floor of the Fogg Museum.
  • Fiske Kimball, the president, will call the association to order at 10:00 AM for the General Session.
  • Charles R. Richards, from the New York Museum of Science and Industry, will preside over the session titled "Meeting the Depression," focusing on lessons learned and measures to maintain museum effectiveness.
  • Special sessions are scheduled at 1:30 PM involving the Art, Education, and Technical Sections, among others.
  • Additional sessions will be held at 5:00 PM for the German Museum, Public Relations, and Science Sections, focusing on "Museum Radio Programs" with A. Edmère Cabana.
  • A tea will be served for members at 8:00 PM, followed by special sessions for the Art, Public Relations, Science, and Superintendent's Sections.

Right Page:

• Program:
  • Details of the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums.
  • The meeting will be hosted by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, with Edward Jackson Holmes presiding.
  • The General Session on May 13 will feature a symposium on museum work during reconstruction, with Chauncey T. Hamlin presiding.
  • Special sessions will be held in the afternoon, with simultaneous meetings for the Art, Education, Science, and Technical Sections.
  • The College will host the meeting on Friday evening and Saturday, with the final day of the conference featuring a banquet in the Central Court of the Fogg Museum.
  • George H. Chase will be the toastmaster, and several distinguished individuals will speak, including Miss Bertha Lutz from the National Museum of Brazil, Alfred North Whitehead, and Fiske Kimball from the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.

The image is a scanned page from a program booklet for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12-14, 1932. The meeting was hosted at the Fogg Art Museum.

Here are the key details from the program:

1. Meeting Schedule:

   • The conference opened at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 12, with an exhibition by the Technical Section in the "Balcony Room" on the second floor of the Fogg Museum.
   • The first General Session was at 10:00 A.M., presided over by Fiske Kimball, president of the association. Charles R. Richards of the New York Museum of Science and Industry served as vice-president.

2. General Sessions:

   • The subject for the first General Session was "Meeting the Depression" with a symposium on lessons from the past few years and measures to maintain the effectiveness of museums.
   • A symposium on museum work during the coming reconstruction was held on Saturday.

3. Special Sessions:

   • Various sections such as the Art and Education Sections, Art Technique Group, History Section, Science Section, Superintendent's Section, and Technical Section held special sessions at different times throughout the day.
   • The German Museum was the scene of a tea for members of the association at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday.
   • Special sessions were also held on Friday and Saturday.

4. Banquet:

   • A banquet was held on Friday evening at the Central Court of the Fogg Museum. Professor George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, served as the toastmaster. Notable speakers included President Lowell, Miss Bertha Lutz of the National Museum of Brazil, Professor Alfred North Whitehead, and Fiske Kimball.

5. Hosts:

   • The Fogg Museum hosted the conference, with the College acting as the host for the Friday evening and Saturday events.

6. Other Activities:

   • Time was arranged for visits to the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and the Semitic Museum.

The program reflects a well-organized event with a variety of sessions and activities catering to the interests of museum professionals from various fields.

The image displays a program for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held from May 12-14, 1932, in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts.

Key Points of the Program:

1. Host and Venue:

   • The meeting will primarily be held at the Fogg Museum and other locations in Boston.

2. Opening of the Conference:

   • Date and Time: Thursday, May 12, at 9:30 A.M.
   • Event: An exhibition by the Technical Section on the second floor of the Fogg Museum, specifically in the "Balcony Room."
   • General Session: At 10 o'clock, President Fiske Kimball will call the first General Session to order. Charles R. Richards from the New York Museum of Science and Industry, along with the Executive Vice-President, will also preside.
   • Symposium: The topic is "Meeting the Depression," focusing on lessons from past years and strategies to maintain museum effectiveness.

3. Special Sessions:

   • Time: Thursday, May 12, at 1:30 P.M. at the Fogg Museum.
   • Sections Involved:
     • Art and Education Sections
     • Art Technique Group
     • History Section
     • Science Section
     • Superintendent's Section
     • Technical Section

4. Public Relations Discussion:

   • Time: Thursday, May 12, at 5 P.M.
   • Presiding: A. Edmire Cabana, Publicity Manager of the Buffalo Museum of Science.
   • Topic: Discussion on various public relations matters.

5. German Museum Visit:

   • Time: Tea for members of the association at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening.
   • Event: Special sessions for the Art Section, Public Relations Section, Science and Technical Sections, and the Superintendent's Section.

6. Friday Events:

   • General Session: May 13, at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
   • Presiding: Edward Jackson Holmes, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts.
   • Post-Session: Simultaneous programs for the Art Section, Education Section, History Section, Science Section, and Technical Sections at various locations.

7. Saturday Events:

   • General Session: On Saturday morning, the conference continues with a symposium on museum work.
   • Presiding: President of the Buffalo Museum of Science, Chauncey J. Hamlin.
   • Afternoon: Joint sessions of the Art Technique Group, Industrial Art Group, Public Relations Section, Science Section, and Technical Section.

8. Banquet:

   • Time: Saturday evening.
   • Location: Central Court of the Fogg Museum.
   • Host: Professor George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University.
   • Speakers:
     • President Lowell, Miss Bessie L. Nature of the National Museum of Brazil.
     • Professor Alfred North Whitehead.
     • Fiske Kimball, President of the Association and Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.

Permanent Office:

• The American Association of Museums has its permanent office at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

The image shows a printed program for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12 to 14, 1932. The program outlines the schedule and details of the meeting, which took place at the Fogg Art Museum.

Key points from the program include:

1. Dates and Location:

   • The meeting was held on May 12, 13, and 14, 1932.
   • The Fogg Art Museum was the primary venue.

2. Sessions and Groups:

   • Eight sessions of the association were arranged to cover various museum interests.
   • There were 22 sections and groups, each with 20 speakers, making a total of 440 speakers.

3. Thursday, May 12 Schedule:

   • The conference began at 9:30 A.M. with an exhibition by the Technical Section.
   • At 10 o'clock, Fiske Kimball, the association's president, called the meeting to order.
   • Charles R. Richards presided over a symposium on "The Depression" at 10:30 A.M.
   • Special sessions for various sections (Art and Education, Art Technique Group, History, Science and Technical Sections) were held at 1:30 P.M.
   • A tea for museum directors and superintendents was held at 5 P.M.
   • At 8 o'clock, a public session discussed "Museum Radio Programs," presided over by Levering Tyson.

4. Friday, May 13 Schedule:

   • Sidney D. Kirkpatrick, director of the National Advisory Council on Radio in Education, spoke on "The Museum of the Air—Shall We Work Toward It?"
   • The General Session was held at the Museum of Fine Arts, presided over by Homer L. Shantz.
   • Special sessions were held in the afternoon, with simultaneous programs at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and other locations.
   • A banquet was held in the evening at the Cambridge Museum for Children, followed by a reception at the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and the Semitic Museum.

5. Saturday, May 14 Schedule:

   • The General Session was a symposium on museum work during the Depression, presided over by Chauncey T. Hamlin.
   • Special sessions were held in the afternoon, including the Art Technique Group, General, Industrial Arts Group, Public Relations Section, Science Section, and Technical Section.
   • A tea for the Cambridge Museum for Children was held at 5 P.M.
   • A banquet and reception were held in the Central Court of the Fogg Museum in the evening.

6. Speakers and Participants:

   • Notable speakers included Professor George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, and others.

7. Organization:

   • The program was organized by the American Association of Museums, with headquarters at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

The program provides a detailed schedule and highlights the various sessions, speakers, and events planned for the annual meeting.

The image displays a document providing detailed information about a meeting related to the Fogg Art Museum and the American Association of Museums. The document is titled "The Fogg Art Museum" highlighted in bold at the top with a subtitle "AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS." The text elaborates on the association's meeting scheduled to take place at the Fogg Museum on May 12, 13, and 14, 1932, discussing the agenda and sessions planned across various sections including the Technology Section, Art Section, and Education Section, among others. It lists the name of Edward Jackson Holmes as the president of the association at the time.

To the right of the document, there is another title that reads "PROGRAM" in bold, followed by "27TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS" underneath it. Below, there is further clarification stating "Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 12–14, 1932." The document also notes the "PERMANENT OFFICE AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, D. C." signifying the association's affiliation with the prestigious Smithsonian Institution.

The document appears to be an excerpt from a larger page or booklet. It has a few creases and a torn edge, indicating its age and suggesting that it has been handled or referenced multiple times. There is a small handwritten note at the top left corner that says "May 6, 1932" which could suggest the date of printing or reception of the document.

This document would be of historical interest, providing context on the operations and activities of the American Association of Museums during the early 1930s, as well as giving insight into the importance of the Fogg Art Museum within this professional association at that time.

The image shows two documents: a program for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, dated May 12-14, 1932, and an article titled "The Fogg Art Museum."

1. Program:

   • Cover text reads: "PROGRAM | 27TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS."
   • Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • Date: May 12-14, 1932.
   • Footer: "THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS | PERMANENT OFFICE AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | WASHINGTON, D.C."

2. Article:

   • Title: "The Fogg Art Museum."
   • Subtitle: "AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS."
   • The content details the schedule and activities of the meeting, mentioning various sections and special sessions that will be held.
   • It highlights exhibitions, speakers, and notable events.
   • Specific time slots and activities are outlined including exhibition openings, special sessions, luncheons, tea, and a banquet.
   • Mentions notable speakers such as Levering Tyson, Edward Jackson Holmes, and Fiske Kimball.
   • Includes descriptions of discussions on museum-related topics like radio education, the Depression’s impact on museums, and museum effectiveness.

The image showcases these documents side by side, providing a glimpse into the organizational and thematic structure of the museum meeting held in 1932.

The image shows a printed program or brochure for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12 to 14, 1932. The document includes a detailed schedule and description of events at The Fogg Art Museum during the meeting. The text mentions various sections and groups of the association, special sessions, speakers, exhibitions, and meetings related to different museum interests such as art, education, history, science, and public relations. It also highlights events like a symposium on museum work, a banquet, tea for members, and visits to other museums in Boston. The program is associated with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The paper appears slightly aged, with some holes punched on the left side, likely for binder storage. The top right part of the page is folded, partially obscuring some text.

The image is of a printed document that appears to be a program for the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12-14, 1932. The document features two columns of text. The left column has a heading titled "The Fogg Art Museum" and details about the meeting's schedule, including the opening of the conference, the exhibition on the Technical Section, and the schedule of special sessions. The right column has a heading titled "Program" and includes information about the General Session, luncheon, and special sessions. The document also mentions the president of the association, Fiske Kimball, and the president of the Buffalo Museum of Science, Chauncey T. Hamlin. The document is folded in half, with the left side containing the "Fogg Art Museum" section and the right side containing the "Program" section.