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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated May 7, 1932. It lists events and meetings scheduled for May 12, 13, and 14, 1932, primarily related to the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums.

Thursday, May 12:

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • Location: Fogg Art Museum
    • Schedule:
      • 9 a.m.: Registration
      • 10 a.m.: General Session
      • 1:30 p.m.: Special Sessions in the Germanic Museum
      • 5 p.m.: Tea in the Fogg Art Museum
      • 8 p.m.: Special Sessions

  • Society of Harvard Dames:

    • President Lowell will speak in the Faculty Room at University Hall at 3 p.m.

  • Illustrated Lecture:

    • Topic: "The Latest Archaeological Discoveries at Nuzi"
    • Speaker: Mr. R. P. S. Starr, Director of the Harvard Excavations at Nuzi during 1929-31
    • Location: Semitic Museum at 4 p.m.

  • Concert by the Harvard Glee Club:

    • Location: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston at 8 p.m.

Friday, May 13:

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    • Schedule:
      • 9 a.m.: General Session
      • 1 p.m.: Luncheons for the Separate Sections at Vendome Point
      • 2:30 p.m.: Special Sessions in the Fogg Art Museum
      • 8 p.m.: General Session of the Education Section

  • Film Presentations:

    • Organizers: Graduate School of Education in collaboration with the University Film Foundation
    • Topic: Films on Education
    • Location: Institute of Geographical Exploration, 2 Divinity Avenue at 4:30 p.m.

  • Assembly of the Harvard League of Nations:

    • Location: New Lecture Hall at 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 14:

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum
    • Schedule:
      • 10 a.m.: General Session
      • 1:30 p.m.: Special Sessions in the Cambridge Museum for Children
      • 5 p.m.: Tea in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum
      • 8 p.m.: Annual Dinner
        • Toastmaster: Dean G. H. Chase
        • Speakers: Miss Bertha Lutz of the National Museum of Brazil; President A. Lawrence Lowell; Professor A. N. Whitehead; Mr. Fiske Kimball, '00, Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art

Additionally, there is a note about the Semitic Museum:

  • In connection with the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, objects unearthed in ancient Nuzi (Northern Iraq) in 1930-31 will be exhibited.
  • A public illustrated lecture on the results of the Harvard excavations at Nuzi will be given by Mr. R. P. S. Starr, Director of the Harvard Excavations at Nuzi, at the Semitic Museum on May 12 at 4 p.m.

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The image contains a schedule and announcement from the Harvard University Gazette dated May 7, 1932. The details are as follows:

Thursday, May 12:

  1. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • 9 a.m.: Registration
      • 10 a.m.: General Session
      • 1:30 p.m.: Special Sessions
    • Germanic Museum:
      • 5 p.m.: Tea
    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • 8 p.m.: Special Sessions

  2. Society of Harvard Dames:

    • President Lowell will speak.
    • Location: Faculty Room, University Hall, 3 p.m.
    • Note: Please use the North Entrance of University Hall.

  3. Illustrated Lecture:

    • Topic: "The latest Archaeological Discoveries at Nuzi"
    • Speaker: Mr. R. F. S. Starr, Director of the Harvard Excavations at Nuzi (1929-31)
    • Location: Semitic Museum, 4 p.m.

  4. Concert by the Harvard Glee Club:

    • Location: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston, 8 p.m.
    • Additional information: Programme available on page 179.

Friday, May 13:

  1. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:
      • 10 a.m.: General Session
      • 1 p.m.: Luncheons for the Separate Sections
    • At Various Points:
      • 2:30 p.m.: Special Sessions
    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • 8 p.m.: General Session of the Education Section
      • 8:30 p.m.: Special Sessions

  2. Film Presentations:

    • Organized by the Graduate School of Education in collaboration with the University Film Foundation.
    • Topic: Films on Education
    • Location: Institute of Geographical Exploration, 2 Divinity Avenue, 4:30 p.m.
    • Additional information: Programme available on page 173.

  3. Assembly of the Harvard League of Nations:

    • Location: New Lecture Hall, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 14:

  1. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:
    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • 10 a.m.: General Session
      • 1:30 p.m.: Special Sessions
    • Cambridge Museum for Children:
      • 5 p.m.: Tea
    • Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum:
      • 8 p.m.: Annual Dinner
      • Toastmaster: Dean G. H. Chase
      • Speakers: Miss Bertha Lutz (National Museum of Brazil), President A. Lawrence Lowell, Professor A. N. Whitehead, Mr. Fiske Kimball, '09, Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.

Semitic Museum:

  • In connection with the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums (May 12-14) in Cambridge, the Semitic Museum will exhibit the most interesting objects unearthed in ancient Nuzi (Northern Iraq) in 1930-31.
  • A public illustrated lecture on the results of the Harvard excavations at Nuzi will be given by Mr. R. F. S. Starr, the Director of the two latest expeditions (1929-31), at the Semitic Museum on May 12 at 4 p.m.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated May 7, 1932. It details the schedule for the annual meetings of the American Association of Museums over three days: Thursday, May 12, Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14.

Thursday, May 12:

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • Registration: 9 a.m. in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • General Session: 10 a.m. in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Special Sessions: 1:30 p.m. in the German Museum.
    • Tea: 5 p.m. in the German Museum.
    • Special Sessions: 8 p.m. in the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Society of Harvard Dames:

    • President Lowell will speak at 3 p.m. in the Faculty Room, University Hall.

  • Illustrated Lecture:

    • "The latest Archaeological Discoveries at Nuzi": Mr. R. F. S. Starr, Director of the Harvard Excavations at Nuzi (1929-31), at the Semitic Museum at 4 p.m.

  • Concert:

    • By the Harvard Glee Club at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston, at 8 p.m. (programme details available on page 179).

Friday, May 13:

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • General Session: 10 a.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Lunch: 1 p.m. at Various Points.
    • Special Sessions: 2:30 p.m. in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • General Session of the Education Section: 8 p.m. in the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Film Presentations:

    • Organized by the Graduate School of Education in collaboration with the University Film Foundation, at the Institute of Geographical Exploration, 2 Divinity Avenue, at 4:30 p.m.

  • Assembly of the Harvard League of Nations:

    • Meeting in the New Lecture Hall at 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 14:

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:
    • General Session: 10 a.m. in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Special Sessions: 1:30 p.m. in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Tea: 5 p.m. in the Cambridge Museum for Children.
    • Annual Dinner: 8 p.m. at the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Speakers include Miss Bertha Lutz of the National Museum of Brazil, Dean G. H. Chase, Professor A. N. Whitehead, Mr. Fiske Kimball, '09, Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.

Additionally, there is a specific note about the Semitic Museum:

  • Objects unearthed in ancient Nuzi (Northern Iraq) during the Harvard excavations from 1929 to 1931 will be on display.
  • An illustrated lecture by Mr. R. F. S. Starr on the results of these excavations will be held at the Semitic Museum on May 12 at 4 p.m.

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The document presents a schedule of events taking place from May 12 to May 14, primarily focused on the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums. On May 12, the events include a morning registration and general session at the Fogg Art Museum, followed by special sessions, an illustrated lecture on archaeological discoveries at Nuzi, and a concert by the Harvard Glee Club. On May 13, the events continue with general sessions, film presentations, and a meeting of the Harvard League of Nations. On May 14, the schedule includes more general sessions, a tea session, and an annual dinner with notable speakers. Additionally, there is an announcement for an exhibition at the Semitic Museum showcasing objects unearthed in ancient Nuzi, along with an illustrated lecture by Mr. R. F. S. Starr. The document is dated May 7, 1932, and is sourced from the Harvard University Gazette.

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The image shows a schedule of events from a Harvard University Gazette dated May 7, 1932. Here is a detailed summary of the events listed:

THURSDAY, MAY 12

  1. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • 9 a.m.: Registration at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 10 a.m.: General Session.
    • 1:30 p.m.: Special Sessions at the Germanic Museum.
    • 5 p.m.: Tea at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 8 p.m.: Special Sessions at the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Society of Harvard Dames:

    • President Lowell will speak at 3 p.m. in the Faculty Room, University Hall. Attendees should use the North Entrance.

  3. Illustrated Lecture:

    • "The Latest Archaeological Discoveries at Nuzi" by Mr. R. F. S. Starr, Director of the Harvard Excavations at Nuzi during 1929-31, at 4 p.m. in the Semitic Museum.

  4. Concert by the Harvard Glee Club:

    • At the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston, at 8 p.m. (For the program, see page 179).

FRIDAY, MAY 13

  1. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • 10 a.m.: General Session at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • 1 p.m.: Luncheons for separate sections at various points.
    • 2:30 p.m.: Special Sessions.
    • 8 p.m.: General Session of the Education Section and Special Sessions at the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Film Presentations:

    • Graduate School of Education in collaboration with the University Film Foundation presents films on education at the Institute of Geographical Exploration, 2 Divinity Avenue, at 4:30 p.m. (For the program, see page 179).

  3. Assembly of the Harvard League of Nations:

    • Meeting in the New Lecture Hall at 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

  1. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:
    • 10 a.m.: General Session at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 1:30 p.m.: Special Sessions in the Cambridge Museum for Children, Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • 5 p.m.: Tea.
    • 8 p.m.: Annual Dinner at the Fogg Art Museum. Toastmaster: Dean C. H. Chase. Speakers include Miss Bertha Lutz of the National Museum of Brazil, President A. Lawrence Lowell, and Professor A. N. Whitehead. Mr. Fiske Kimball, '09, Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.

Additional Information:

  • In connection with the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums from May 12 to 14, an exhibition at the Semitic Museum will display the most interesting objects unearthed in ancient Nuzi (Northern Iraq) during 1929-31.
  • An illustrated public lecture on the results of the Harvard excavations at Nuzi will be given by Mr. R. F. S. Starr at the Semitic Museum on May 12 at 4 p.m.

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The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 7, 1932. The page lists various events scheduled from Thursday, May 12, to Saturday, May 14, primarily related to the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums.

Thursday, May 12

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • 9 a.m.: Registration
      • 10 a.m.: General Session
      • 1:30 p.m.: Special Sessions
      • 5 p.m.: Tea
      • 8 p.m.: Special Sessions
    • Germanic Museum:
      • 5 p.m.: Tea

  • Society of Harvard Dames:

    • President Lowell will speak at 3 p.m. in the Faculty Room, University Hall (use North Entrance of University Hall).

  • Illustrated Lecture:

    • Title: "The latest Archaeological Discoveries at Nuzi"
    • Speaker: Mr. R. F. S. Starr, Director of the Harvard Excavations at Nuzi during 1929-31
    • Location: Semitic Museum, 4 p.m.

  • Concert by the Harvard Glee Club:

    • Location: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston, 8 p.m.
    • Program details can be found on page 179.

Friday, May 13

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:
      • 10 a.m.: General Session
      • 1 p.m.: Luncheons for the Separate Sections
      • 2:30 p.m.: Special Sessions
    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • 8 p.m.: General Session of the Education Section
      • 8:30 p.m.: Special Sessions

  • Film Presentations:

    • Organized by the Graduate School of Education in collaboration with the University Film Foundation.
    • Topic: Films on Education
    • Location: Institute of Geographical Exploration, 2 Divinity Avenue, 4:30 p.m.
    • Program details on page 173.

  • Assembly of the Harvard League of Nations:

    • Location: New Lecture Hall, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 14

  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums:
    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • 10 a.m.: General Session
      • 1:30 p.m.: Special Sessions
    • Cambridge Museum for Children:
      • 5 p.m.: Tea
    • Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum:
      • 8 p.m.: Annual Dinner
      • Toastmaster: Dean G. H. Chase
      • Speakers:
        • Miss Bertha Lutz, of the National Museum of Brazil
        • President A. Lawrence Lowell
        • Professor A. N. Whitehead
        • Mr. Fiske Kimball, Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art

Additional Note

  • Semitic Museum:
    • In connection with the annual meeting, the Semitic Museum will exhibit the most interesting objects unearthed in ancient Nuzi (Northern Iraq) in 1930-31.
    • An illustrated lecture on the results of the Harvard excavations at Nuzi will be given by Mr. R. F. S. Starr, Director of the two latest expeditions (1929-31), at the Semitic Museum on May 12 at 4 p.m.

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This image shows a yellowed, slightly aged paper with printed and handwritten text. The printed text consists of a schedule of events for the days Thursday, May 12, Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14 from an annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, held in Cambridge. The events include registration, general sessions, special sessions, lectures, concerts, film presentations, and assemblies held at various locations such as the Fogg Art Museum, the Germanic Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Semitic Museum.

There is also a small note about the Semitic Museum's exhibition related to the latest archaeological discoveries at Nuzi, which will be presented by Mr. R. F. S. Starr, director of Harvard excavations from 1929 to 1931.

Near the bottom left of the paper, there is a handwritten note that says "Harvard University Gazette May 7, 1932." The overall appearance suggests this is a historical document or a clipping related to academic and museum events in May 1932.

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This image appears to be a scanned page from a publication, possibly an event schedule, titled "Harvard University Gazette" from May 7, 1932. The text details a series of events scheduled from Thursday, May 12, to Saturday, May 14, in association with the American Association of Museums.

The schedule for Thursday includes the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, with events taking place at various locations such as the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum. A highlight is a talk by the Society of Harvard Dames with President Lowell speaking, and a concert by the Harvard Glee Club at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Friday's events continue with the annual meeting and include luncheons, film presentations by the University Film Foundation, and an assembly of the Harvard League of Nations.

Saturday's agenda also features the annual meeting, a program for children, a formal dinner with several noted speakers including President A. Lawrence Lowell, and a mention of Nuzi excavations at the Semitic Museum.

The page has an additional note at the bottom mentioning the Semitic Museum and an illustrated lecture related to the Harvard excavations at Nuzi (in present-day Iraq) based on the work from 1929-1931. The lecture given by R. F. S. Starr is scheduled for May 12 at 4 p.m.

The document provides a snapshot of academic and cultural events at Harvard University in the early 20th century, reflecting the institution's focus on cultural growth, education, and international engagement.

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The image depicts a detailed schedule from the Harvard University Gazette dated May 7, 1932. The schedule outlines the events happening from Thursday, May 12 to Saturday, May 14. These events include meetings, lectures, and presentations related to various institutions and topics, particularly the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums.

  • Thursday, May 12:

    • Annual Meeting in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • A lecture by President Lowell to the Society of Harvard Dames.
    • An illustrated lecture on the latest archaeological discoveries at Nuzi by R. F. S. Starr.
    • A concert by the Harvard Glee Club at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

  • Friday, May 13:

    • Continuation of the Annual Meeting in various museums around Cambridge.
    • Film presentations by the Graduate School of Education and Institute of Geographical Exploration.
    • Assembly of the Harvard League of Nations.

  • Saturday, May 14:

    • Final day of the Annual Meeting at the Fogg Art Museum, including a General Session and Special Sessions.
    • An annual dinner with speeches by notable individuals such as Miss Bertha Lutz, President A. Lawrence Lowell, and Mr. Fiske Kimball.

There is a specific attention called to an illustrated lecture on results from the Harvard excavations at Nuzi, with notable items to be placed on exhibition and a lecture by R. F. S. Starr in the Semitic Museum on May 12 at 4 P.M.

The Gazette highlights key cultural and educational activities happening at Harvard around this time, offering insight into the intellectual engagements at the university in 1932.

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The image shows a printed page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 7, 1932. The page outlines a series of events and meetings scheduled for Thursday, May 12, Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, primarily centered around the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums and related academic and cultural activities. Here is a detailed description:

Content Overview:

Thursday, May 12:

  1. American Association of Museums Annual Meeting:

    • Location: Fogg Art Museum.
    • Schedule:
      • 9 A.M.: Registration.
      • 10 A.M.: General Session.
      • 1:30 P.M.: Special Sessions (in the Germanic Museum).
      • 5 P.M.: Tea (in the Fogg Art Museum).
      • 8 P.M.: Special Sessions (in the Fogg Art Museum).

  2. Society of Harvard Dames:

    • Event: President Lowell will speak.
    • Location: Faculty Room, University Hall.
    • Time: 3 P.M.
    • Note: Attendees are instructed to use the North Entrance of University Hall.

  3. Illustrated Lecture:

    • Title: "The latest Archaeological Discoveries at Nuzi."
    • Speaker: Mr. R. F. S. Starr, Director of the Harvard Excavations at Nuzi during 1920–31.
    • Location: Semitic Museum.
    • Time: 4 P.M.

  4. Concert by the Harvard Glee Club:

    • Location: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston.
    • Time: 8 P.M.
    • Note: For the program, see page 179.

Friday, May 13:

  1. American Association of Museums Annual Meeting:

    • Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
    • Schedule:
      • 10 A.M.: General Session.
      • 2:30 P.M.: Special Luncheons for the Separate Sections.
      • 1 P.M.: Special Sessions (at various points).
      • 8 P.M.: General Session of the Education Section (in the Fogg Art Museum).
      • 8:30 P.M.: Special Sessions.

  2. Film Presentations:

    • Organizers: Graduate School of Education in collaboration with the University Film Foundation.
    • Topic: Films on Education and Institute of Geographical Exploration.
    • Location: 2 Divinity Avenue.
    • Time: 4:30 P.M.
    • Note: For the program, see page 179.

  3. Assembly of the Harvard League of Nations:

    • Location: New Lecture Hall.
    • Time: 8 P.M.

Saturday, May 14:

  1. American Association of Museums Annual Meeting:
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum.
    • Schedule:
      • 10 A.M.: General Session.
      • 1:30 P.M.: Special Sessions (in the Cambridge Museum for Children).
      • 5 P.M.: Tea (Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum).
      • 8 P.M.: Annual Dinner.
        • Toastmaster: Dean G. H. Chase.
        • Speakers:
          • Miss Bertha Lutz, of the National Museum of Brazil.
          • President A. Lawrence Lowell.
          • Professor A. N. Whitehead.
          • Mr. Fiske Kimball, ’09, Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art.

Semitic Museum Note:

  • Exhibition: In connection with the American Association of Museums (May 12–14) in Cambridge, the most interesting objects unearthed in ancient Nuzi (Northern Iraq) in 1930–31 will be placed on exhibition.
  • Public Lecture: A public illustrated lecture on the results of the Harvard excavations at Nuzi will be given by Mr. R. F. S. Starr, the Director of the latest expeditions (1929–31), at the Semitic Museum on May 12 at 4 P.M.

Additional Details:

  • The page is typed and appears to be an official notice or announcement.
  • The Harvard University Gazette is handwritten at the bottom of the page, with the date May 7, 1932, indicating when this notice was published.
  • The layout is structured with clear headings for each day and event, making it easy to follow the schedule.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page has a clean, typed format with neatly organized text.
  • There are no images or illustrations visible on the page; it is purely textual.
  • The paper has a slightly aged appearance, consistent with its 1932 publication date.

This page serves as a historical record of academic, cultural, and museum-related events taking place at Harvard University and its affiliated institutions in May 1932.