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The image is of a document detailing the program and sections for the Cambridge Meeting of the American Association of Museums. The meeting spans three days, with sessions held at various locations including the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Boston Athenæum, and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

Key Points:

American Association of Museums:

• The Fogg Museum is hosting the meeting.
• The meeting focuses on the various branches of museum work.
• Sessions and groups cover a wide range of topics.
• The meeting concludes with a formal annual dinner.

Sections and Groups:

1. Art Section

   • Chairman: Walter H. Stiple, Director, Cincinnati Art Museum.

2. Education Section

   • Chairman: Rositer Howard, Chief, Division of Museum Work, Pennsylvania Museum of Art, Philadelphia.

3. Historical Section

   • Chairman: Robert W. Bingham, Director, Buffalo Historical Society, Buffalo.

4. Public Relations Section

   • Chairman: I. T. Frary, Membership and Public Relations Secretary, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland.

5. Science Section

   • Chairman: O. E. Jennings, Curator of Botany, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh.

6. Superintendents' Section

   • Chairman: Charles R. Richards, Superintendent of Buildings, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago.

7. Technical Section

   • Chairman: Frank Tose, Chief of Exhibits, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco.
   • Vice-Chairman: Remi Santens, Chief Preparator, Museum of Zoology, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh.

8. Art Techniques Group

   • Chairman: Edward W. Forbes, Director, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge.

9. Industrial Art Group

   • Chairman: John Woodman Higgins, President, Worcester Pressed Steel Company, Worcester.

Program (Thursday, May 12):

• 9:00 A.M.: Registration at the Fogg Art Museum.

• 9:30 A.M.: Opening of the exhibit of the Technical Section.

• 10:00 A.M.: Call to order by Fiske Kimball, President, American Association of Museums.

• 10:00 A.M.: General Session at the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Subject: Meeting the Depression.
  • Symposium with speakers discussing the effectiveness of museums.
  • Presiding: John Cotton Dana, Secretary, Director, Fogg Art Museum.
  • Speakers include:
    • Chalmers J. Hamlin, President, Buffalo Museum of Science.
    • Charles H. Burroughs, Secretary, Detroit Institute of Arts.
    • Arthur C. Parker, Director, Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences.
    • Fiske Kimball, Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art.

• 12:00 P.M.: Luncheon in the Ballroom of Commander Hotel. Price $1.00.

• 1:30 P.M.: Special Sessions at the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Simultaneous programs of Art and Education Section, Superintendents' Section, Science Section, and Art Techniques Group.
  • Topics include:
    • Installation and Labeling in Relation to Education.
    • Methods of Laboratory Examination of Works of Art.
    • Discussion leaders include Alan Burroughs, X-ray research worker, Fogg Art Museum.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, leadership, and schedule for the Cambridge Meeting of the American Association of Museums.

The image displays a historical program from the Cambridge Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held on May 12. Here's a detailed summary:

Title

CAMBRIDGE MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Overview

• The meeting spans three days with sessions held at various museums in Cambridge and Boston, including Harvard Art Museums, Fogg Art Museum, Museum of Natural History, and others.
• The Fogg Art Museum is the primary venue for the meeting.

Sections and Groups

The program lists several sections and groups, each with a chairman:

1. Art Section
   • Chairman: Walter H. Siple, director, Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati.
2. Education Section
   • Chairman: Rossiter Howard, chief, Division of Education, Pennsylvania Museum of Art, Philadelphia.
3. Historical Section
   • Chairman: Robert W. Bingham, director, Buffalo Historical Society, Buffalo.
4. Public Relations Section
   • Chairman: I. T. Frary, membership and publicity manager, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland.
5. Science Section
   • Chairman: O. E. Jennings, curator of botany, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh.
6. Superintendent’s Section
   • Chairman: J. Francis McCabe, superintendent of buildings, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago.
7. Technical Section
   • Chairman: Frank Tose, chief of exhibits, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
   • Vice-Chairman: Remi Santens, chief preparator, Section of Zoology, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh.
8. Art Technical Group
   • Chairman: Edward W. Forbes, director, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge.
9. Industrial Art Group
   • Chairman: John Woodman Higgins, president, Worcester Pressed Steel Company, Worcester.

Program for Thursday, May 12 (Eastern Daylight-Saving Time)

• 9:00 A.M.
  • Registration at Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge.
• 9:30 A.M.
  • Opening of exhibit of the Technical Section.
• 10:00 A.M.
  • Call to order by Fiske Kimball, president, American Association of Museums.
• 10:30 A.M.
  • General Session at Fogg Art Museum.
  • Subject: Meeting the Depression. Symposium on the problems that museums face and the measures taken to maintain effectiveness.
  • Presiding: Paul J. Sachs, associate director, Fogg Art Museum, vice-president, American Association of Museums.
  • Speakers:
    • Chauncey J. Hamlin, president, Buffalo Museum of Science.
    • Clyde H. Burroughs, secretary, Detroit Institute of Arts.
    • Arthur C. Parker, director, Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences.
    • Fiske Kimball, director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art.
• 12:30 P.M.
  • Luncheon at the Ballroom of the Commander Hotel. Price is one dollar; no tickets required.
• 1:30 P.M.
  • Special Sessions at Fogg Art Museum.
  • Simultaneous programs of Art and Education Sections, Historical Section, Science Section, Superintendent’s Section, Technical Section, and Art Technical Group.

Additional Information

• The meeting includes special sessions and discussions on various topics related to museum operations, education, historical preservation, public relations, science, and technical aspects of museum work.
• The program highlights the collaborative nature of the meeting, with various sections and groups addressing specific issues and challenges in the museum field.

The image is a page from a program booklet for the Cambridge Meeting of the American Association of Museums, held in May 1946. The document outlines the schedule and sections for the conference.

Meeting Overview:

• The meeting spans three days.
• Sessions are held at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University in Cambridge, and at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts on the second day.

Sections and Groups:

• Art Section: Chairman is Walter H. Siple, director of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
• Education Section: Chairman is Rossiter Howard, chief of the Division of Education at the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.
• History Section: Chairman is Robert W. Bingham, director of the Buffalo Historical Society.
• Public Relations Section: Chairman is I. T. Frary, membership and publicity manager of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
• Science Section: Chairman is O. E. Jennings, curator of botany at the Carnegie Museum.
• Supintendents Section: Chairman is J. Francis McCabe, superintendent of buildings at the Art Institute of Chicago.
• Technical Section: Chairman is Frank Tose, chief of exhibits at the California Academy of Sciences.
• Art Technique Group: Chairman is Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum.
• Industrial Art Group: Chairman is John Woodman Higgins, president of the Worcester Pressed Steel Company.

Program:

• Thursday, May 12:
  • 9:00 AM: Registration at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • 9:30 AM: Opening of the exhibit of the Technical Section.
  • 10:00 AM: Call to order by Fiske Kimball, president of the American Association of Museums.
  • 10:30 AM: General Session at the Fogg Art Museum, focusing on "Meeting the Depression: Symposium on the problems and measures that have been employed to maintain the effectiveness of museums."
    • Presiding: Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Speakers include Chauncey J. Hamlin (Buffalo Museum of Science), Clyde H. Burroughs (Detroit Institute of Arts), and Arthur C. Parker (Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences).
  • 12:30 PM: Luncheon at the Commander Hotel.
  • 1:30 PM: Special Sessions at the Fogg Art Museum:
    • Art Section: Installation and Labeling in Relation to Education.
    • Education Section: Museum Exhibits as Teaching Aids.
    • History Section: Art in the Public Schools.
    • Public Relations Section: Art in Radio Programs.
    • Science Section: The Art Technique Group, Methods Laboratory.
    • Supintendents Section: Maintenance of Museum Buildings.
    • Technical Section: Conservation of Paintings.

Each session has designated discussion leaders and the program concludes with a detailed schedule of events for the following days.

The image shows a page from a program for the Cambridge meeting of the American Association of Museums. Here's a detailed summary:

Meeting Overview:
The meeting spans three days, with sessions held at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University. The sessions cover a wide range of topics aimed at giving special attention to various aspects of museums. The meeting includes eight sections, each focusing on different interests and topics.

Sections and Groups:

1. Art Section: Led by Walter H. Siple, Director of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
2. Education Section: Led by Rossiter Howard, Chief of the Division of Education, Pennsylvania Museum of Art.
3. History Section: Led by Robert W. Bingham, Director of the Buffalo Historical Society.
4. Public Relations Section: Led by I.T. Frary, membership and public relations director of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
5. Science Section: Led by O.E. Jennings, Curator of Botany at Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh.
6. Superintendent’s Section: Led by J. Francis McCabe, Superintendent of Buildings at Art Institute of Chicago.
7. Technical Section: Led by Frank Tose, Chief of Exhibits, California Academy of Sciences.
8. Art Technical Group: Led by Edward W. Forbes, Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
9. Industrial Art Group: Led by John Woodman Higgins, President of the Worcester Pressed Steel Company.

Program Details:
Thursday, May 12:

• 9:00 A.M.: Registration at the Fogg Art Museum.
• 9:30 A.M.: Opening of the exhibit of the Technical Section.
• 10:00 A.M.: General Session at the Fogg Art Museum. The subject is "Meeting the Depression: Symposium on the Problem of Funds and Measures to Maintain the Effectiveness of Museums."
  • Presiding: Paul J. Sachs, Associate Director, Fogg Art Museum.
  • Speakers: Chauncey J. Hamlin (President, Buffalo Museum of Science), Clyde H. Burroughs (Secretary, Detroit Institute of Arts), Arthur C. Parker (Director, Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences), Fiske Kimball (Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art).
• 12:30 P.M.: Luncheon at the Commander Hotel.
• 1:30 P.M.: Special Sessions in various sections:
  • Art and Education: Simultaneous programs of Art and Education.
  • Installation and Labeling in Relation to Science: Presiding Alfred G. Pelikan, Director, Milwaukee Art Institute.
  • Technical Section: Specific topics under discussion.
  • Art Technical Group: Methods of Laboratory.

The meeting includes various special sessions and symposiums, aimed at discussing and addressing pressing issues in museum management and operations.

The document presents information about the Cambridge Meeting of the American Association of Museums, taking place from May 11 to 13. The event features eight sections, each dedicated to different aspects of museum management, such as Art, Education, History, Public Relations, Science, Superintendents, Technical, and an Industrial Art Group. Each section has designated chairmen, often directors or curators from various museums. The program includes a technical session on radio at the Fogg Museum, a symposium on 'A Museum of Today' at the Peabody Museum, and a dinner at the Commander Hotel. Registration is required, with a fee of $4.00. The document also lists specific events and their schedules for Thursday, May 12, including the opening of the technical exhibit, a general session on the topic 'Meeting the Depression,' and special sessions on various museum-related topics. Lunch and tea are provided, with the lunch requiring reservations at a cost of $1.00.

The image displays a document detailing the schedule and organizational information for the Cambridge meeting of the American Association of Museums, held at the Foggy Art Museum of Harvard University and other venues.

Key Points:

Meeting Overview:

• The meeting spans three days, with sessions at the Foggy Art Museum of Harvard University and other locations in Cambridge.
• The event includes various sections and groups of the American Association of Museums, such as the Art Section, Education Section, History Section, etc.
• The Cambridge Museum of Natural History, the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts are also involved.

Registration and Accommodations:

• Registration is at the Foggy Art Museum.
• Reservations for the formal annual dinner should be made with a $4.00 deposit per plate.
• Accommodations are available at the Commander Hotel.

Sections and Groups:

• Art Section: Chaired by Walter H. Siple, director, Cincinnati Art Museum.
• Education Section: Chaired by Rossiter Howard, Pennsylvania Museum of Art.
• History Section: Chaired by Robert W. Bingham, Buffalo Historical Society.
• Public Relations Section: Chaired by Charles R. Richards, Cleveland Museum of Art.
• Science Section: Chaired by O. E. Jennings, Carnegie Museum.
• Superintendents' Section: Chaired by J. Francis McCabe, Chicago.
• Technical Section: Chaired by Frank Tose, California Academy of Sciences.
• Art Technique Group: Chaired by Edward W. Forbes, Foggy Art Museum.

Program for Thursday, May 12 (Daylight Saving Time):

• 9:30 A.M.: Registration at the Foggy Art Museum.
• 10:30 A.M.: Opening of Exhibit at the Technical Section.
• 10:30 A.M.: Call to order by Fiske Kimball, followed by general sessions.
• 1:30 P.M.: Special sessions including:
  • The Art and Education Technique Group.
  • The Science Section.
  • The Art Section.
  • The Public Relations Section.
• Luncheon: At the Commander Hotel, with specific topics and speakers for each session.
• Afternoon Sessions: Detailed symposiums and discussions on various museum-related topics.

Symposiums and Discussions:

• Symposium on Lessons from the Depression: Addressing how museums maintained effectiveness during the Depression.
• Special Topics:
  • Installation and Labeling.
  • Impact of the General Installation.
  • Discussion on why measures of labeling are effective.
  • Examination of Works of Art.
  • Methods Laboratory.

The document outlines a comprehensive and structured agenda for the meeting, with specific times, locations, and topics for each session. The meeting appears to be focused on various aspects of museum management and techniques, with contributions from multiple experts in the field.

The image shows a scanned document or a digital reproduction of a printed program that appears to be related to a historical meeting or conference held by the American Association of Museums. The top of the page reads "CAMBRIDGE MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS." The document provides a detailed schedule of events and sessions to take place, including times, locations, and subjects.

On the left-hand side, the introduction explains that the meeting extends over three days with sessions held at various institutions like the Fogg Museum of Harvard University and the Arts Museum of Boston. The purposes of the meeting are mentioned, including discussions on art, educational methods, public relations programs, and other museum-related topics.

On the right-hand side, the document lists a detailed program for "THURSDAY, MAY 12" with timed items starting from 9:00 A.M, discussing a range of topics from art exhibitions to examining works of art, and speakers from various museums and professional roles within the museum community.

This document appears to be of a historical nature, possibly dating back to the early or mid-20th century, given the typographic style and the use of terms that suggest this timeframe. However, without specific context or dates, it's not possible to pinpoint the exact time period.

This image features a printed program and another document laid over a larger sheet of paper. Both documents refer to meetings and sessions of the American Association of Museums.

The document on the left is titled "CAMBRIDGE MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS" and details sections and groups within the Association, including the Art Section, Education Section, History Section, Public Relations Section, Science Section, Superintendent's Section, Technical Section, Art Technique Group, and Industrial Art Group.

The document on the right is the "PROGRAM" for the meeting, specifically for "Thursday, May 12." It lists the hours for each section and the activities planned for the day. These include registration, opening of exhibits, general sessions, symposiums, and specific section meetings such as Art Sections and Education Sections along with details of presiders, speakers, and various subjects to be addressed.

Both documents are printed on similar beige paper and appear to be part of a booklet or binder, as evidenced by the three punched holes on the larger sheet underneath them.

The image shows a page from a printed program or agenda for the Cambridge Meeting of the American Association of Museums. The document is divided into two main sections, detailing the structure and schedule of the event.

Left Page:

• Title: "Cambridge Meeting of the American Association of Museums"
• Location: The meeting is held over three days at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• Dates: The event spans from Thursday, May 12, to Saturday, May 14.
• Sections and Groups: The program outlines various sections and groups participating in the meeting, including:
  • Art Section
  • Education Section
  • History Section
  • Public Relations Section
  • Science Section
  • Superintendents' Section
  • Technical Section
  • Art Technique Group
  • Industrial Art Group
• Each section has a designated chairman, and some include additional details about their roles and affiliations.

Right Page:

• Program for Thursday, May 12:
  • Time Zone: Eastern Daylight-Saving Time.
  • Schedule:
    • 9:30 A.M.: Registration at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 10:00 A.M.: Call to order, with Fiske Kimball, president of the American Association of Museums, presiding.
    • 10:30 A.M.: General Session at the Fogg Art Museum. The subject is "Meeting the Depression: Symposium on Lessons of the Past Few Years and Measures That Have Been Employed to Maintain the Effectiveness of Museums." The session is presided over by Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum and vice-president of the American Association of Museums.
    • Speakers:
      • Chauncey J. Hamlin, president of the Buffalo Museum of Science.
      • Clyde H. Burroughs, secretary of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
      • Arthur C. Parker, director of the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences.
      • Fiske Kimball, director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.
    • 12:30 P.M.: Luncheon at the Ballroom of the Commander Hotel. Price: one dollar; no tickets required.
    • 1:30 P.M.: Special Sessions at the Fogg Art Museum, including:
      • Science Programs of Art and Education Section, jointly with Art Technique Group, History Section, and Technical Section.
      • Art and Education Sections.
    • 2:00 P.M.: Auditorium session on "Installation and Labeling in Relation to Educational Work," presided over by Alfred G. Pelikan, director of the Milwaukee Art Institute.
    • Speakers:
      • L. Earle Rowe, director of the Museum of the Rhode Island School of Design.
      • Arthur W. Melton, research associate at the American Association of Museums.
    • 3:00 P.M.: Examination of Works of Laboratory Art Technique Group, Methods Laboratory, Art Institute.
    • Presiding: Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Discussion Leaders: Alan Burroughs, X-ray research worker at the Fogg Art Museum.

General Observations:

• The document is formal and structured, typical of professional conference programs.
• It includes detailed information about the schedule, speakers, and topics of discussion.
• The meeting appears to focus on museum operations, education, art, science, and public relations, with a symposium addressing the economic challenges of the time (likely the Great Depression).
• The Fogg Art Museum serves as the central venue for the event, with additional sessions held at the Commander Hotel.

This program provides a comprehensive overview of the activities and discussions planned for the Cambridge Meeting of the American Association of Museums.

The image appears to be a printed document with a schedule of events for a meeting of the American Association of Museums, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 12, 1932. The document contains the following information:

• The meeting will take place over three days at various locations, including the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the Boston Society of Natural History, the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, and the Children's Museum of Boston.

• The meeting will consist of eight sections covering various topics related to museums, including art, education, history, public relations, science, and technique.

• The formal annual dinner will be held at the Commander Hotel in Cambridge, with reservations required.

• The program for the meeting includes a general session, special sessions, and various technical and educational sessions.

• Speakers and chairpersons for each section are listed, along with their affiliations and areas of expertise.

• The document also includes information on registration, lunch, and special sessions, as well as the location and time of each event.

Overall, the image appears to be a detailed schedule for a professional meeting of museum professionals, with a focus on education, technique, and public relations.