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The document is a report on the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums held at the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Conn., on September 23-24, 1932. The event featured presentations by notable figures such as Winslow Ames, Henry-Russell Hitchcock, Jr., and others on topics related to museum management, architecture, and education. The conference included visits to local institutions like the New London County Historical Society and the Marine Historical Association. The second day's sessions were chaired by Pauline H. Dederer and included talks on museum financing, adult education, and city planning. The report also mentions social events and the presence of 65 out-of-town delegates. The meeting was organized by a committee led by Winslow Ames, with plans for the next meeting announced. The document is dated October 1, 1932, and is sourced from 'THE MUSEUM NEWS.'

The image shows a page from a document detailing the activities of the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums held at New London, Connecticut, from September 23-24, 1932. Here's a detailed summary:

1. Conference Overview:

   • The New England Conference of the American Association of Museums held its fifteenth annual meeting at the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Conn.

2. Day One (September 23):

   • Papers Presented:
     • Winslow Ames on The Lyman Allyn Museum.
     • Henry-Russell Hitchcock, Jr., of Wesleyan University on Architecture in Museums.
     • Robert A. Winthrop on The Museum in the Village.
     • Mrs. Ozias Dodge of the Norwich Art School and Slater Memorial on The Museum in a High School.
     • Col. N. N. Horowitz on The Layman in the Museum.
     • George Avery, Jr., on The Connecticut Arboretum at Connecticut College.
   • Presiding: Miss B. Larrabee.
   • Visits:
     • New London County Historical Society.
     • Mystic Historical Society.
     • Slater Memorial at Norwich.
     • Connecticut College.
   • Dinner Speaker: L. Earle Rowe of the Rhode Island School of Design spoke on The Value of Specialization in Museums.
   • Special Address: Agnes M. Langman of the Rhode Island School of Design on The Subject for Museum Specialization.

3. Day Two (September 24):

   • Papers Presented:
     • Francis H. Taylor of the Worcester Art Museum on Reappportioning the Museum’s Dollar.
     • Allen B. Lambdin of Connecticut College on Keeping the Museum Alive.
     • Lucy E. White of the Mystic Art Museum on City Planning and Zoning for Small Cities.
     • Carl C. Cutler of the Marine Historical Association of Mystic on The Marine Historical Association of Mystic, Conn..
     • Mrs. Helen B. Henley of the Wadsworth Atheneum on Summer Work with Children.
   • Presiding: Pauline H. Dederer.

4. Entertainment:

   • Visits to homes of notable individuals including:
     • Henry B. Plant, Lawrence W. Miner, Rear-Admiral George T. Pettengill.
     • Guests of Connecticut College and Lyman Allyn Museum.
     • Visits to collections of Americana, glass, and oriental art by various notable individuals.

5. Committee:

   • The committee in charge consisted of:
     • Winslow Ames, Chairman.
     • Mrs. Cordelia Sargent Pont, Springfield.
     • Mrs. Ozias Dodge, Norwich.
     • Miss Betsey B. Larrabee, New London.
     • Pauline H. Dederer, New London.
     • Francis H. Taylor.
     • U. Waldo Cutler (Worcester Committee).
     • Harry C. Parker, John Woodman Higgins, and Robert G. Vail.

6. Meeting Attendance:

   • The meeting was well attended with 65 delegates, including 65 out-of-town attendees.

The document is dated October 1, 1932, and is titled "The Museum News."

The image is a page from a publication titled "The Museum News" dated October 1, 1932. It provides a report on the New England Conference held at New London, Connecticut, on September 23-24.

Key points from the report include:

1. Location and Attendance:

   • The conference was held at the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut.
   • The event was the fifteenth annual meeting of the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums.

2. First Day Activities:

   • Papers were read by several individuals:
     • Winslow Ames on "The Lyman Allyn Museum"
     • Henry-Russell Hitchcock, Jr., on architecture at museums
     • Robert C. Winthrop on the Wadsworth Atheneum
     • Mrs. Ozias Dodge on the Norwich Art School and Slater Memorial
     • Col. N. N. Horowitz on "The Museum in a High School"
     • George Avery, Jr., on "The Connecticut Arboretum at Connecticut College"
   • Miss Betsey B. Larrabee presided over the session.

3. Afternoon Activities:

   • Delegates visited several institutions including:
     • The New London County Historical Society
     • The Mystic Seaport Museum
     • The Slater Memorial in Norwich
     • Connecticut College

4. Dinner and Evening Session:

   • Dinner was held at the Light House Inn.
   • Speeches included:
     • L. Earle Rowe of the Rhode Island School of Design on "The Value of Specialization in Museums"
     • Miss Agnes Morgan of the American Association of Museums on "Subjects for Museum Specialization"

5. Second Day Activities:

   • Papers were read with Pauline H. Dederer presiding:
     • Francis H. Taylor on "Reappraising the Museum's Dollar"
     • Allen B. Lambdin on "Keeping Museums Alive"
     • Carl C. Cutler on "The Marine Historical Association of Mystic, Conn."
     • Mrs. Helen B. Henley on "Summer Work with Children"
     • Lucile E. Whitmore on "City Planning and Zoning for Small Cities"

6. Entertainment and Social Activities:

   • Delegates were entertained at various homes including those of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Plant, Lawrence W. Miner, Rear-Admiral and Mrs. George T. Pettengill, and others.

7. Committee and Attendance:

   • The committee consisted of Winslow Ames (chairman), Mrs. Corelia Sargent Pont, and others.
   • The meeting was well attended with 65 delegates, including several out-of-town attendees.
   • An invitation was given by Francis H. Taylor to hold the 1933 meeting in Worcester, with the committee members listed for the Worcester chapter.

8. Names and Locations:

   • The report lists the names of attendees and their respective locations: B. Larrabee (New London) and Pauline H. Dederer (New London).

The image is a page from a publication titled "The Museum News," dated October 1, 1932. It reports on the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums, which took place in New London, Connecticut, on September 23-24.

Here's a detailed summary of the content:

1. Conference Overview:

   • The conference was the fifteenth annual meeting held at the Lyman Allyn Museum.

2. First Day:

   • Papers were read by:
     • Winslow Ames on "The Lyman Allyn Museum"
     • Henry-Russell Hitchcock, Jr. on "Architecture in Museums"
     • Robert W. de Forest on "The Wadsworth Atheneum"
     • Mrs. Ozias Dodge on "The Norwich Art School and Slater Memorial"
     • Col. N. N. Horowitz on "The Museum in a High School"
     • George Avery, Jr. on "The Connecticut Arboretum at Connecticut College"
   • Miss Betsey B. Larrabee presided over the session.
   • Delegates visited the New London County Historical Society, the Mystic Seaport Museum, the Slater Memorial, and Connecticut College.
   • The evening featured a dinner at the Light House Inn, with Earl Rowe of the Rhode Island School of Design speaking on "The Value of Specialization in Museums," and Miss Agnes Morgan on "The Museum as a Subject for Museum Specialization."

3. Second Day:

   • With Pauline H. Dederer presiding, papers were read by:
     • Francis H. Taylor on "Reappraising the Museum’s Dollar"
     • Allen B. Lambdin on "Keeping the Educational Value of the Museum"
     • Louise E. White on "City Planning and Zoning for Small Cities"
     • Carl C. Cutler on "The Marine Historical Association of Mystic"
     • Mrs. Helen B. Henley on "Summer Work with Children"

4. Social Events:

   • Delegates were entertained at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Plant, Lawrence W. Miner, and Rear-Admiral and Mrs. George T. Pettengill.
   • Visits were also made to the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. James P. McLoughlin, and Mrs. Charles B. Clark for collections of glass, oriental art, and prints, respectively.

5. Committee and Attendance:

   • The meeting was well attended with 65 out-of-town delegates.
   • The committee in charge of the meeting included:
     • Winslow Ames, New London (chairman)
     • Mrs. Corelia Sargent Pont, Springfield
     • Mrs. Ozias Dodge, Norwich
     • Miss Betsey B. Larrabee, New London
     • Pauline H. Dederer, New London

6. Invitation:

   • An invitation was presented by Francis H. Taylor to hold the 1933 meeting in Worcester.
   • The Worcester committee included: U. Waldo Cutler (chairman), Harry C. Parker, John Woodman Higgins, and Robert G. Vail.

The image is a detailed report on the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums, which took place at New London, Connecticut, from September 23 to 24. Here is a detailed summary:

Conference Details

• Location: Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Conn.
• Dates: September 23-24

Day 1 (September 23)

Morning Session:
Several papers were presented by various speakers:

1. Winslow Ames on "The Lyman Allyn Museum."
2. Henry-Russell Hitchcock, Jr.
3. Wesleyan University's representative.
4. Robert Drew-Bear on "The Avery's Wine of the Wadsworth Atheneum."
5. Mrs. Ozias Dodge on a memorial for the Norwich Art School and Slater Memorial.
6. Col. N. N. Horowitz on "The Museum in a High School."
7. George Avery, Jr., on "The Layman in the Museum."

Afternoon Session:
More papers were presented:

1. Miss Betsye B. Larrabee on the Connecticut Arboretum at Connecticut College.

Delegates also visited several places:

• The Connecticut Historical Society.
• The Maine Historical Association at Mystic.
• The Slate Memorial at Norwich.
• Connecticut College.

Evening Session:

• Dinner was held at the Light House Inn.
• L. Earle Rowe from the Rhode Island School of Design spoke on "The Problem of Specialization in Museums."
• Miss Laura M. Braeceland from the Fogg Art Museum discussed "Drawing as a Subject for Museum Specialization."

Day 2 (September 24)

Morning Session:

• Pauline H. Dederer presided over the session.
• Papers were read by:
  1. Francis H. Taylor of the Worcester Art Museum on "Reappraising the Museum's Dollar."
  2. Allen B. Lambdin from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
  3. Lucius E. Whiton on "City Planning and Zoning for Small Cities."
  4. Carl C. Cutler on "The Marine Historical Association of Mystic, Conn."
  5. Helen B. Henley of the Wadsworth Atheneum on "Sampler Hunting."

Social Events:

• Delegates were entertained at the homes of:
  • Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Plume.
  • Lawrence W. Miner and Rear-Admiral and Mrs. George T. Pettengill.
  • The Connecticut Arboretum and Connecticut College.
  • The Lyman Allyn Museum.
• Visits to the homes of:
  • Mr. Miner and Charles B. Graves for collections of old silver.
  • Mr. James Sullivan and Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Gardner for collections of glass.
  • Mr. and Mrs. James W. Morrison for collections of oriental art.
  • Mr. and Mrs. F. Valentine Chapell for prints.

Organizing Committee

The committee in charge of the meeting included:

• Winslow Ames, New London, chairman.
• Mrs. Cortlandt Sargent Fonda, Springfield, Mass.
• Miss Ozia Dodge, Norwich.
• Miss Betsye B. Larrabee, New London.
• Pauline H. Dederer, New London.

Attendance

• The meeting was attended by 65 out-of-town delegates.

Worcester Committee

An invitation to hold the next meeting at Worcester was accepted. The Worcester committee included:

• U. Waldo Cutler, chairman.
• Harry C. Parker.
• John Woodman Higgins.
• Robert G. Vail.

Publication

This report was published in "The Museum News" on October 1, 1932.

The image is a page from "The Museum News," dated October 1, 1932. It reports on the fifteenth annual meeting of the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums, held at the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut, on September 23 and 24.

Key points from the article include:

• The conference was attended by various members and guests, including museum directors and educators from different institutions.
• The meeting began with a dinner at the Light House Inn, where President John M. Greene of Connecticut College and Miss Betsey B. Larrabee presided.
• Several papers were presented on the first day, including "The Place of Specialization in Museums" by Miss Agnes Mongan and "The Educational Museum as a Subject for Museum Specialization" by Pauline H. Burton.
• On the second day, papers included "Rappaccini's Daughter" by Francis H. Taylor, "Building of College Museums" by Laura B. Hewes, "Keeping an Educational Institution Solvent" by Lucius F. Whitton, "City Planning and Zoning for Small Cities" by Carl C. Cutler, and "The Mariner's Compass" by Helen B. Hanley.
• Attendees were entertained at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Plant, Lawrence W. Miner, and Rear-Admiral and Mrs. George L. Dyer.
• Various collections were showcased, including Americana, glass, and oriental art.
• The meeting was well attended, with 65 delegates present, including out-of-town guests.
• An invitation to hold the next meeting in Worcester was accepted. The Worcester committee included Geraldo Curtis, Harry F. Patten, Walter Higgins, and Robert G. Vail.

The article concludes by noting the committees in charge of the meeting and the next meeting's location.

This is a scanned image of a historical document. The document is a page from "THE MUSEUM NEWS" dated October 1, 1932. The main header reads "NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE AT NEW LONDON." The text recounts the events and sessions of the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums held at the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut, on September 23-24 of an unspecified year.

The page details various discussions, presenters, and the topics they covered, relating mostly to museum-related activities, exhibits, and historical presentations. It also lists participants and guests from different institutions and their contributions to the conference.

The condition of the document seems good, although the edges show some wear and a slight tear at the top-right corner. The paper has aged with some color changes suggesting it is old and has possibly been preserved for archival reasons.

The image shows a page of printed text from "The Museum News," dated October 1, 1932. The text is aligned to the left side of the page, with the right side mostly blank except for some discoloration near the edges. The article describes the fifteenth annual meeting of the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums held at the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut, from September 23-24.

Highlights of the article include details about the papers read during the conference by various individuals such as Winslow Ames, Henry-Russell Hitchcock Jr., Robert Deven-Beau, and others. The participants also visited several local institutions, including the New London County Historical Society Museum and the Wadsworth Atheneum.

The text mentions various delegates who attended and were entertained at different homes in the area. It notes the participation of several notable figures in the museum and historical fields, including Francis H. Taylor and Allen B. Lombard. The article concludes with the invitation to hold the 1933 meeting in Worcester, accepted by the delegates, and lists the Worcester committee members.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "The Museum News," dated October 1, 1932. The content is a detailed report of the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums, which took place at the Lyman Allyn Museum at New London, Conn., from September 23-24.

Key Details from the Image:

Conference Overview:

• The conference marked the fifteenth annual meeting of the American Association of Museums.
• It was held at the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, Connecticut.
• The event spanned two days, with various sessions and activities.

Day 1 Activities:

• Morning Sessions:

  • Papers were read by several individuals, including:
    • Winslow Ames (Wesleyan University) on Archaeology in the Mary Wing of the Wadsworth Athenæum.
    • Mrs. Ozias Dodge (Norwich Art School and Slater Memorial) on The Museum in a High School.
    • Col. N. N. Horowitz (The Layman in the Museum).
    • George Avery, Jr. (The Connecticut Art Boreum at Connecticut College).
    • Miss Betsey B. Larrabee (The Value of Specialization in Museums).

• Afternoon Activities:

  • Delegates visited several institutions, including:
    • The New London County Historical Society.
    • The Mystic Historical Association.
    • The Slater Memorial at Norwich.
    • Connecticut College.
  • An evening dinner was held at the Light House Inn in East Row of the Rhode Island School of Design.
  • Presentations included:
    • Miss Agnes Mongan (Fogg Art Museum) on Drawing as a Subject for Museum Specialization.

Day 2 Activities:

• Morning Sessions:

  • Papers were presented by:
    • Francis H. Taylor (Worcester Art Museum) on Reapportioning the Museum's Dollar.
    • Allen B. Lambdin (Connecticut College) on Keeping an Educational Institution Solvent.
    • Lucius E. Whiton (Small City Planning and Zoning).
    • Carl C. Cutler (The Marine Historical Association of Mystic, Conn.).
    • Mrs. Helen B. Henley (Work with Children).

• Afternoon Activities:

  • Delegates were entertained at the homes of several hosts, including:
    • Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Plant.
    • Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Miner.
    • Mr. and Mrs. George T. Pettengill.
    • Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Graves.
    • Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Gardner.
    • Mr. and Mrs. James W. Morrison.
    • Mr. and Mrs. F. Valentine Chappell.

Additional Information:

• The meeting was well-attended, with 65 out-of-town delegates present.
• An invitation to hold the 1933 meeting at Worcester was accepted.
• The Worcester committee included:
  • Francis H. Taylor (chairman).
  • Harry U. Parker, John Woodman Higgins, and Robert G. Vail.
• The committee in charge of the New London meeting consisted of:
  • Winslow Ames (chairman).
  • Mrs. Cornelia Sargent Pont.
  • Springfield Betsy Ozias Dodge.
  • Norwich Mrs.

Visual Elements:

• The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is a historical document.
• The text is typed in a formal, serif font typical of early 20th-century publications.
• The layout is structured with clear headings and bullet points, making it easy to follow the conference agenda and activities.

Conclusion:

The image depicts a detailed account of a museum conference held in 1932, highlighting the academic and social aspects of the event, including presentations, site visits, and hospitality provided by local hosts. It reflects the professional and educational focus of museum associations during that era.

The image is a scanned page from a magazine or journal, titled "The Museum News," dated October 1, 1932. The page features an article titled "New England Conference at New London," which discusses the fifteenth annual meeting of the New England Conference of the American Association of Museums. The article provides details about the conference, including the dates (September 23-24), the location (New London, Conn.), and the speakers who presented papers on various topics related to museums, such as "The Avery Wing of the Wadsworth Atheneum," "The Connecticut Art Gallery at Connecticut College," and "The Value of Specialization in Museums."

The article also mentions the delegates who attended the conference, including prominent figures in the museum world, and describes the activities and social events that took place during the conference, such as tea at the homes of local residents and visits to nearby museums and historical sites. The article concludes with a list of the committee members in charge of the meeting, including U. Waldo Cutler, chairman; Harry C. Parker; John Woodward Higgins; and Robert G. Vail.