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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image is a document from the American Association of Museums (AAM), detailing the schedule for a conference and listing the officers and counselors for the year 1931-1932. Here is a detailed summary:

Conference Schedule

  • Location: Fogg Museum

  • Date: Thursday, May 12

  • Organizer: Technical Section of the Boston Branch of the AAM

  • Opening Session:

    • Presided by Fiske Kimball, President of the AAM
    • Topic: "Museums and the Public"
    • Speaker: Charles R. Richards, Director of the New York Museum of Science and Industry
  • Special Sessions:

    • Art Section:
      • Location: Fogg Art Museum
      • Topic: "Art and Education"
      • Speaker: T. C. French
    • Geology Section:
      • Topic: "Geology and the Public"
      • Speaker: Kirtley F. Mather
    • Science Section:
      • Topic: "Science and the Public"
      • Speaker: Dr. Harold J. Coolidge
    • Technical Section:
      • Topic: "Technical Matters Pertaining to Museums"
      • Speaker: Arthur A. Houghton, Jr.
    • Public Relations Section:
      • Topic: "Radio Programs"
      • Speaker: Publicity manager of the Museum of Science

Saturday Afternoon Schedule (Continued)

  • Time: 1:30 P.M.

  • Special Sessions:

    • General Session:
      • Topic: "Scarcity of Museums"
      • Speaker: Charles R. Richards
    • Education Section:
      • Topic: "Scientific Work in the National Park Museums"
      • Speaker: Outdoor Education Committee, American Association of Museums
    • Zoology Section:
      • Topic: "Conservation of Birds"
      • Speaker: Burlingame Schurr, Curator, Museum of Zoology, Harvard University
    • Natural History Section:
      • Topic: "Natural History Exhibits—Past, Present, and Future"
      • Speaker: Frank M. Chapman, Curator of Ornithology, American Museum of Natural History
    • Technical Section:
      • Topic: "The Technical Requirements of Exploration and Publication"
      • Speaker: Stanley T. Brooks, Acting Curator, Carnegie Museum
  • Meeting of the Council:

    • Time: 3:00 P.M.
    • Location: Office of the AAM, Director, Fogg Art Museum
  • Annual Dinner:

    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
    • Location: Faculty Club, Harvard University
    • Speaker: Dr. H. C. Perkins, Dean of the Graduate School, Harvard University
    • Topic: "The Function of Museums"
  • Presidential Address:

    • Speaker: Fiske Kimball, Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art
    • Topic: "Museums of Brazil"
  • Annual Dinner Address:

    • Speaker: Alfred N. Whitehead, Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University

Officers and Counselors for the Year 1931-1932

  • President: Fiske Kimball
  • Vice Presidents:
    • Arthur C. Parker
    • Charles R. Richards
    • George H. Sherwood
  • Secretary: William deC. Ravenel
  • Treasurer: George D. Pratt
  • Director: Laurence Vail Coleman

Counselors:

  • Andrew Melville, Director, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • Frank L. Babbot, Trustee, The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
  • Thomas Barbour, Director, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
  • Samuel A. Barrett, Director, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, Wis.
  • Arthur W. Bingham, Director, Buffalo Historical Society, Buffalo, N.Y.
  • William Alanson Bryan, Director, Los Angeles Museum, Los Angeles, Calif.
  • Herman C. Bumpus, Consulting Director, Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences, Buffalo, N.Y.
  • William M. Burke, Director, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, N.Y.
  • Blake-More Godwin, Director, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio
  • Chauncey J. Hamlin, President, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, N.Y.
  • Fiske Kimball, Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pa.
  • J. Alden Mason, Curator of Oriental Art, Pennsylvania Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pa.
  • Mildred R. Mastin, Director, Children's Museum of Boston, Boston, Mass.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the conference schedule and the leadership of the American Association of Museums for the specified year.

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The image is a detailed program from a conference held by the American Association of Museums. Specifically, it outlines the events scheduled for the Saturday afternoon session on May 12 at The Fogg Museum.

Key Points from the Schedule:

Special Sessions (Saturday Afternoon, 1:30 P.M.)

  1. Bearing Membership:

    • Topic: Discussion on promoting public acquaintance and interest, especially converting current visitors and personal contacts into membership.
    • Location: Scientific Autitorium.
  2. Scientific Work of Small and Large Museums:

    • Speakers and Topics:
      • Herman C. Bumpus, Chairman, Committee on Outdoor Education, American Association of Museums.
      • Berlingham Schurr, Curator, Museum of Zoology, Ann Arbor, discussing the director of the Holyoake Museum of Natural History and Art.
    • Location: Lecture Room in the Fogg Museum.
    • Transition: The session will split into smaller sections for further discussion.
  3. Technical Section:

    • Chair: Stanley T. Brooks, Secretary, Section of Invertebrates, Carnegie Museum.
    • Collecting for Groups: Remi H. Santens, Chief Preparator, Section of Zoology, Carnegie Museum.
    • Exhibits: Frank Tose, Chief of Exhibits, California Academy of Sciences.
    • Topic: The Technical Section's accomplishments and possibilities.
    • Location: Small Lecture Hall.

Other Scheduled Events:

  • 3:00 P.M.: Meeting of the Council at the office of the Associate Director, Fogg Art Museum.
  • 4:00 P.M.: Free hour to visit various museums, including:
    • Museum of Comparative Zoology.
    • Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
    • Botanical Museum.
  • 5:00 P.M.: Tea at the Cambridge Museum for Children, located at 64 Jarvis Street across from the University Museum.

Special Sessions at Fogg Museum:

  • Topic: The Art and Educative Technique Group
    • Time: 8:30 P.M.
    • Toastmaster: George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School, Harvard University.
    • Address: A. Lawrence Lowell, President, Harvard University.
    • Predetermined Address: Fiske Kimball, Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art.
    • Discussion: Members will discuss pertinent matters.

Museum Publicity Session:

  • Time: To be announced.
  • Presiding: George D. Pratt, Publicity Manager of the Brooklyn Museum.
  • Topic: Publicity management of science.

Officers and Councilors for the Year 1931-1932:

  • President: Fiske Kimball
  • Vice Presidents:
    • Arthur C. Parker
    • Charles R. Richards
    • Paul J. Sachs
  • Secretary: George H. Sherwood
  • Treasurer: William deC. Ravenel
  • Director: Laurence Vail Coleman

Councilors:

  • Andre Avinoff
  • Frank L. Babbott
  • Thomas Barbour
  • Samuel A. Barrett
  • Robert W. Bingham
  • William Alanson Bryan
  • Hermon C. Bumpus
  • William Sloane Coffin
  • Blake-More Godwin
  • Chauncey J. Hamlin
  • Milton E. Mantor
  • Andrew McClellan
  • Charles H. Rindsfoos

This detailed schedule provides an overview of the various meetings, discussions, and social events planned for the conference attendees.

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The image is a scanned page from a document, likely a program or schedule, related to a conference or meeting of the American Association of Museums held in 1931-1932. The document is divided into two main sections: the Saturday afternoon special sessions and the list of officers and councilors for the American Association of Museums.

Saturday Afternoon Special Sessions (Continued)

  1. 1:30 P.M. - Seeking Membership:

    • Discussion on how to promote public acquaintance and interest in museums.
    • Strategies to convert interest into membership.
    • Conversion of visitors to members.
    • Moderator: Fiske Kimball (Director, Fogg Museum).
  2. Technical Section:

    • Auditorium:

      • Scientific Exhibits: Speakers include:
        • Herman C. Bumpus (Committee on Outdoor Education, American Association of Museums)
        • Burlingham Schurr (Director, Museum of Natural History)
        • Others include representatives from the National Park Museums, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Carnegie Museum.
      • Transaction of business.
    • Small Lecture Hall:

      • Small Invertebrate Techniques: Stanley T. Gardiner, Section of Invertebrates, Carnegie Museum.
      • Collecting for Groups: Remi H. Santens, Section of Zoology, Carnegie Museum.
      • Natural History Exhibits: Frank Tose, chief of exhibits, California Academy of Sciences.
      • The Technical Section: Its Accomplishments and Possibilities: Transaction of business.
  3. 3:00 P.M. - Meeting of the Council:

    • Location: Office of the Associate Director, Fogg Art Museum.
  4. 4:00 P.M. - Free hour:

    • Visit to the University Museum including:
      • Museum of Comparative Zoology
      • Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
  5. 5:00 P.M. - Tea at Cambridge Museum for Children:

    • Location: 5 Jarvis Street, across Oxford Street from the University Museum.
  6. 6:30 P.M. - Annual Dinner:

    • Location: Central Court of the Graduate School, Harvard University.
    • Toastmaster: George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School, Harvard University.
    • Address: A. Lawrence Lowell, President, Harvard University.
    • Presidential Address: Fiske Kimball, Director, Fogg Museum.
    • Address: Alfred N. Whitehead, Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University.

Officers and Councilors for the Year 1931-1932

  • President: Fiske Kimball

  • Vice Presidents:

    • Arthur C. Parker
    • Charles R. Richards
    • Paul J. Sachs
    • George H. Sherwood
  • Secretary: William deC. Ravenel

  • Treasurer: George D. Pratt

  • Director: Laurence Vail Coleman

  • Councilors:

    • Andrew Avinoff, Director, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pa.
    • Frank L. Babcock, Trustee, The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
    • Thomas Barbour, Director, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Samuel A. Barrett, Director, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, Wis.
    • Robert W. Bingham, Director, Buffalo Historical Society, Buffalo, N.Y.
    • William Alanson Bryan, Director, Los Angeles Museum, Los Angeles, Calif.
    • Chauncey J. Hamlin, President, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, N.Y.
    • Blake-More Godwin, Director, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio.
    • Fiske Kimball, Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pa.
    • J. Arthur MacLean, Curator of Oriental Art, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio.
    • Mildred C. Manter, Director, Children's Museum of Boston, Boston, Mass.

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The image shows a page from a document detailing the schedule and participants of a meeting or conference organized by the American Association of Museums. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

Saturday Afternoon Special Sessions (continued):

1:30 P.M.

  • Scarcity of Membership: Discussion on general publicity, promoting public interest, and converting interest into membership. This session is scheduled in the "Scarcity" Section.

2:00 P.M.

  • Auditorium:

    • Scientific Section: The National Park Museums, by J. Arthur Harris.
    • Outdoor Education: Committee on Outdoor Education, American Association of Museums.
    • Census of Extinct Birds: Burlington Schurr, Director, American Museum of Natural History.
    • Hoytoke Museum of Natural History and Art: Transaction of business.
  • Small Lecture Hall:

    • Technical Section: Small Lecture Hall.
    • Invertebrate Techniques: Stanley T. Buckman, Jr., Section of Invertebrates, Carnegie Museum.
    • Collecting for Groups: Remi H. Santens, Chief Preparator, Section of Zoology, Carnegie Museum.

3:00 P.M.

  • Natural History Exhibits—Past, Present, and Future: Frank Tose, Chief of Exhibits, California Academy of Sciences.

3:30 P.M.

  • Transaction of Business: Technical Section.

4:00 P.M.

  • Meeting of the Council: Office of the Associate Director, Fogg Art Museum.

4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

  • Free hour to visit University Museums: Including the Museum of Comparative Zoology and Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

5:00 P.M.

  • Tea at Cambridge Museum for Children: 5 Jarvis Street, across Oxford Street from the University Museum.

8:30 P.M.

  • Annual Dinner: Central Court of Harvard Art Museum.
    • Toastmaster: George H. Chase, Dean of the Graduate School, Harvard University.
    • Address: A. Lawrence Lowell, President, Harvard University.
    • Presidential Address: Fiske Kimball, Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art.
    • Address: Alfred N. Whitehead, Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University.

The American Association of Museums:

  • Officers and Councilors for the Year 1931-1932:

    • President: Fiske Kimball
    • Vice Presidents: Arthur C. Parker, Charles R. Richards, Paul J. Sachs, George H. Sherwood
    • Secretary: William de C. Ravenel
    • Treasurer: George D. Pratt
    • Director: Laurence Vail Coleman
  • Councilors:

    • Andrew Ayvino, Director, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pa.
    • Frank L. Babcock, Trustee, The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
    • Thomas Barbour, Director, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Samuel A. Barrett, Director, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, Wis.
    • Robert W. Bingham, Director, Buffalo Historical Society, Buffalo, N.Y.
    • William Alanson Bryan, Director, Los Angeles Museum, Los Angeles, Calif.
    • William Sloane Coffin, Director, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, N.Y.
    • Blake-More Godwin, Director, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio.
    • Chauncey J. Hamlin, President, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, N.Y.
    • Fiske Kimball, Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pa.
    • J. Arthur MacLean, Curator of Oriental Art, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio.
    • Mildred C. Manter, Director, Children’s Museum of Boston, Boston, Mass.

This document provides a comprehensive schedule of events and the list of officers and councilors for the American Association of Museums for the year 1931-1932.

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The image is a page from a document, likely a program or agenda for a meeting of the American Association of Museums. Here is a detailed summary:

Left Side:

Saturday Afternoon (Continued):

  1. Securing Membership

    • Discussion of how to promote public acquaintance and interest in museums, convert casual interest into membership.
  2. The Foggy Museum

    • The section highlights a special conference on museums, detailing eight sections:

      • General Section: Speakers from various museums.
      • Technical Section: Auditors and discussions on topics like "A Symposium on the Present and Future of Outdoor Education."
      • Scientific Section: Discussions on scientific aspects of museums.
      • Section on Birds: Led by Dr. Burlingham Schurr.
      • Census of Extinct Birds: Organized by the Museum of Zoology.
      • Natural History Exhibits: Led by Frank Tose, from the California Academy of Sciences.
      • The Technical Section’s Achievements: Transaction of business.
      • Meeting of the Council: Held at the office of the Associate Director, Fogg Art Museum.
      • Free Hour for Visiting University Museums: Including Comparative Zoology and Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
      • Annual Dinner: Central court of Harvard Museum of Art, featuring a toastmaster, speeches, and a presidential address by Fiske Kimball.
    • The conference is scheduled to start at 1:30 P.M. and runs through the afternoon, with various sessions and discussions planned.

Right Side:

The American Association of Museums:

  • Officers and Councilors for the Year 1931-1932:

    • President: Fiske Kimball
    • Vice Presidents: Arthur C. Parker, Charles R. Richards, Paul J. Sachs
    • Secretary: William deC. Ravenel
    • Treasurer: George D. Pratt
    • Director: Laurence Vail Coleman

    Councilors:

    • Includes a list of councilors with their respective positions and affiliations, such as:
      • Andrew Avino, Director of Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, PA.
      • Frank L. Babbit, Trustee of the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY.
      • Samuel A. Barrett, Director of Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI.
      • Herman C. Bumpus, Consulting Director of Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, NY.
      • William Sloan Coffin, Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.
      • Numerous others with their respective museum affiliations and roles.

The document appears to be a detailed schedule and organizational structure for a significant meeting of the American Association of Museums, highlighting various sessions, speakers, and administrative roles.

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The document is a program or report from the American Association of Museums, detailing events and the organization's structure for the year 1931-1932. The left page outlines the schedule for a Saturday afternoon, including special sessions on various topics such as Scouting, Section of Anthropology, Section of Botany, and Section of Education. Each session includes discussions, presentations, and business meetings. The right page lists the officers and councilors of the American Association of Museums for the year 1931-1932, including the President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Director, and a list of councilors with their respective institutions and locations.

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The image displayed is a scanned document that appears to be from an older publication, possibly from the mid-20th century, based on the typographic style and the quality of the paper. It is part of a conference or meeting schedule for "The American Association of Museums."

The left page lists a "Saturday Afternoon" program, including sessions that discuss public outreach, science topics, and business. The session topics are varied, with mentions of formicarium, historical park museums, a meeting of the Council, a museum visit, and tea at a museum. Notably, a museum director from Harvard University and a professor of philosophy from the same institution are listed as dignitaries in one of the events.

The right page contains the list of officers and councilors for "The American Association of Museums" for the year 1931-1932. The structure of the organization is detailed here, including the president, vice presidents, a treasurer, secretary, director, and councilors who are associated with various museums across the United States.

The documents provide insight into the conference programming and governance of this association during the early 20th century, showing the importance placed on museum operations, education, and community engagement even at that time.

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The image features two overlapping pages from what appears to be a historical document or program related to the American Association of Museums. The left page includes a schedule for Saturday afternoon sessions, detailing various special sessions, scientific work, technical sections, and other activities such as meetings, exhibitions, tea, and an annual dinner at the Fogg Art Museum. The right page lists the officers and councilors for the year 1931-1932, along with their respective titles and affiliations. The list includes positions such as president, vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, and director, as well as councilors from various museums and institutions across the United States. Both pages are affixed to a larger sheet with visible fold marks and document bindings.

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The image shows two aged, slightly yellowed pages from a printed booklet or program related to the American Association of Museums. The left page is titled "SATURDAY AFTERNOON" and outlines a schedule of special sessions starting at 1:30 P.M. These sessions include discussions on securing membership, scientific work in national parks, the census of extinct birds, and technical sessions on invertebrate techniques, group collecting, and natural history exhibits. The page also lists times for a meeting of the council, a free hour to visit local museums, tea at the Cambridge Museum for Children, and an annual dinner at the Fogg Art Museum with listed speakers.

The right page is titled "THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS" and lists the officers and councilors for the year 1931-1932. It names the president, vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, director, and councilors with their respective positions and museum affiliations, including institutions like the Carnegie Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Harvard University, Milwaukee Public Museum, Buffalo Historical Society, Los Angeles Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, Buffalo Museum of Science, Pennsylvania Museum of Art, and Children's Museum of Boston.

The two pages have three holes punched along the left edge, indicating they may have been stored in a binder. The text is printed in a serif font typical of early 20th-century documents. The pages are supported by a transparent stand or holder.

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The image shows an open book or program, likely from a conference or meeting, specifically the American Association of Museums for the year 1921–1922. The document appears to be a printed agenda or program detailing the schedule of events, speakers, and organizational details. Here is a detailed breakdown of its contents:


Left Page: Program Details

  • Title and Header:
    The page begins with the heading "THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS", indicating the context of the document. Below this, the text mentions "THE Fogg MUSEUM OF ART", suggesting that the Fogg Art Museum is hosting or sponsoring the event.

  • Conference Overview:
    The text describes the conference, noting that it will take place on Thursday, May 12, and will feature special sessions across eight sections, covering nearly every branch of the museum profession. Speakers will be present at various sessions, with at least an equal number of speakers from each section.

  • Schedule of Events:
    The left page outlines the Saturday Afternoon schedule, listing several sessions and meetings:

    • 1:30 P.M. Special Sessions (continued):
      • Securing Membership: A discussion on promoting public acquaintance with the museum's interests and securing membership.
      • Transaction of Business: Likely administrative or procedural matters.
    • 2:00 P.M. Auditorium:
      • Science Section: A session chaired by Herman C. Bumpus, featuring speakers from various institutions such as the National Park Museums, Outdoor Education, American Committee on Museums, etc.
      • Count of Extinct Birds: A session chaired by Schur, curator at the Museum of Zoology, with speakers from institutions like the Museum of Natural History and Art, and the Holyoake Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
      • Transaction of Business: Likely administrative matters for the Science Section.
    • 3:00 P.M. Meeting of the Council: Held in the Office of the Associate Director, Fogg Art Museum.
    • 4:00 P.M. Free Hour to visit University Museum, including Museum of Comparative Zoology and Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
    • 5:00 P.M. Tea at Cambridge Museum for Children, 5 Jarvis Street, across Oxford Street from the University Museum.
    • 8:00 P.M. Annual Dinner: Held at the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum, with a toastmaster named George H. Chase, dean of the Graduate School, Harvard University.
  • Speakers and Officers:
    The page lists several speakers and officers, including:

    • Fiske Kimball, director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Charles R. Richards, secretary of the National Museum.
    • Bertha Lutz, secretary of the National Museum of Brazil.
    • Alfred N. Whitehead, professor of philosophy at Harvard University.

Right Page: Officers and Councilors

  • Title:
    The right page is titled "THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS" and subtitled "OFFICERS AND COUNCILORS For the Year 1921–1922".

  • Officers:
    The page lists the officers of the association for the year 1921–1922:

    • President: Fiske Kimball
    • Vice Presidents:
      • Arthur C. Parker
      • Charles R. Richards
      • Paul J. Sachs
      • George H. Sherwood
    • Secretary: William deC. Ravenel
    • Treasurer: George D. Pratt
    • Director: Laurence Vail Coleman
  • Councilors:
    The page also lists councilors, who are individuals representing various museums and institutions:

    • Andrey Avinolf, Director, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pa.
    • Frank L. Babbott, Trustee, The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
    • Thomas Barbour, Director, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Samuel A. Barrett, Director, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, Wis.
    • Robert W. Bingham, Director, Buffalo Historical Society, Buffalo, N.Y.
    • William Alanson Bryan, Director, Los Angeles Museum, Los Angeles, Calif.
    • Herman C. Bumpus, Consulting Director, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, N.Y.
    • William Sloane Coffin, Treasurer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, N.Y.
    • Blake-More Godwin, Director, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio.
    • Chauncey J. Hamlin, President, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, N.Y.
    • Fiske Kimball, Director, Pennsylvania Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pa.
    • J. Arthur MacLean, Curator of Oriental Art, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio.
    • Mildred E. Manter, Director, Children's Museum of Boston, Boston, Mass.

Overall Context

The document is a formal agenda and organizational record for the American Association of Museums for the year 1921–1922. It provides a detailed schedule of events, including special sessions, meetings, and social gatherings, as well as a list of the association's officers and councilors. The Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University is prominently featured as the host institution, indicating its significant role in the conference. The structure and content suggest a professional and academic gathering focused on museum practices, education, and administration.

The page numbers at the bottom indicate that this is part of a larger document, likely a conference program or annual report. The formal tone and detailed listings reflect the structured and organized nature of the association's activities during that era.