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The image is a page from the "Museum News" bulletin, specifically from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated February 24, 1933. The page contains several sections with updates related to the American Association of Museums and personnel announcements.

Key Sections:

1. The American Association of Museums

   • Headquarters: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
   • Officers of the Association:
     • President: Paul J. Sachs (Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University)
     • Vice-Presidents: Homer L. Shantz (University of Pennsylvania), Walter H. Stiles (Frick Art Reference Library), George D. Pratt (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
   • Councilors: Various individuals from different museums and institutions.
   • Director: Laurence Vail Coleman

2. Personals (Art)

   • Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, will give a series of lectures at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University, during the college year.

3. Exchange Professor to France

   • Dr. Edward K. Rand, Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, has been appointed exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933-34. He will deliver a series of lectures at the Sorbonne.
   • The custom of sending exchange professors from Harvard to France was inaugurated in 1911 through the generosity of James Hazen Hyde and was subsequently made permanent through a bequest of Robert Bacon, former ambassador to France.
   • Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, is the exchange professor to France for the current year.

Additional Notes:

• The page includes handwritten annotations indicating the source as "Cross ref. Dec. 1932."
• The layout is typical of a formal bulletin, with clear headings and structured information.

The image contains two separate articles from historical publications related to academic exchanges and museum news.

Left Side: Museum News (October 1, 1932)

Headline: Rand Appointed Exchange Professor to the Sorbonne

• Content:
  • Dr. Edward Kennard Rand, Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, has been appointed as the exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933-34.
  • This appointment was confirmed during the last meeting of the Board of Permanent Officers.
  • Dr. Rand will deliver a series of lectures at the Sorbonne.
  • The tradition of sending exchange professors from Harvard to France began in 1911, initiated by the generosity of J. H. Hyde.
  • This exchange became permanent in 1919 due to a bequest by Robert Bacon, a former ambassador to France.
  • Currently, Professor Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, holds this chair.

Right Side: Harvard Alumni Bulletin (February 2, 1933)

Headline: Exchange Professor to France

• Content:
  • Reiterates the appointment of Dr. Edward K. Rand, Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, as the exchange professor to France for the academic year 1933-34.
  • He will give a series of lectures at the Sorbonne during the first half of the year.

Section: Personals

• Art:
  • Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, will offer a course on American museum activities at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University, during the upcoming college year.

Additional Information:

• The left article is from "Museum News," published by the American Association of Museums, headquartered at the Smithsonian Institution.
• The right article is from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin."

Both articles highlight the academic exchange programs between Harvard University and French institutions, particularly focusing on the Sorbonne.

The image is a page from the "Museum News" publication dated October 1, 1932. It contains several announcements related to the American Association of Museums.

1. Organization Details:

   • The American Association of Museums is headquartered at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
   • Listed officers include:
     • President: Paul J. Sachs
     • First Vice-President: Herman Carey Bumpus
     • Second Vice-President: Arthur C. Parker
     • Treasurer: George D. Pratt
   • The Director is Laurence Vail Coleman.

2. Councilors:

   • A list of councilors is provided, including prominent figures such as:
     • Andrew W. Mellon, Thomas Barbour, Samuel A. Barrett, and many others.

3. Exchange Professor Appointment:

   • Dr. Edward K. Rand, Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, is appointed as an exchange professor to the Sorbonne for the first half of the academic year 1933-34. This is the first formal announcement of such an appointment.
   • The tradition of sending exchange professors to France was initiated in 1911 by James Hazen Hyde and was made permanent through a bequest from Robert Bacon, former ambassador to France.
   • The current professor holding the chair is Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum.

4. Personals:

   • Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, will give a course on American museum activities at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University, during the college year.

5. Additional Note:

   • The document is dated November 15, 1932, and includes a note referencing a Harvard Alumni Bulletin from February 24, 1933.

The page appears to be part of a larger publication, possibly a newsletter or journal, related to museum activities and academic exchanges.

The image shows two pages of a document titled "Museum News" with dated entries from 1932 and 1933. Here's a detailed summary:

October 1, 1932:

Headline:

• The American Association of Museums

Headquarters:

• Located at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Officers of the Association:

• President: Paul J. Sachs
• First Vice-President: Herman Carey Bumpus
• Second Vice-President: Arthur C. Parker
• Secretary: Charles R. Richards
• Treasurer: Walter H. Sibley
• Additional officers listed include George D. Pratt and others.

Councilors:

• A list of councilors is provided, including names like Andrew Haywood, Thomas Barbour, Samuel A. Barrett, and others.

Director:

• Laurence Vail Coleman

Article:

• Rand Appointed Exchange Professor to the Sorbonne:
  • Dr. Edward K. Rand, the Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, has been appointed as an exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933-34.
  • This marks the first formal announcement of the appointment, although it was confirmed at the last meeting of the corporation.
  • Rand will deliver a series of lectures at the Sorbonne.
  • The tradition of sending exchange professors from Harvard to France started in 1911 through the generosity of J. H. Hyde and was made permanent by a bequest from Robert Bacon, former ambassador to France. Professor Paul J. Sachs is currently holding the chair.

November 15, 1932:

Article:

• Personals:
  • Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, will give a course on American museum activities at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University, during the college year.

Additional Information:

• A note at the bottom right mentions "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, February 24, 1933," indicating the source or related publication of the news.

The document provides historical context and administrative details regarding the American Association of Museums and significant appointments related to academic exchanges and lectureships.

The image is a page from a historical document titled "Museum News," dated October 1, 1932, and November 15, 1932, published by "The American Association of Museums." Here's a detailed summary of its contents:

October 1, 1932 Issue:

Headlines and Announcements:

1. RAND APPOINTED EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO THE SORBONNE:

   • Edward K. Rand, the Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, is appointed as the exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933-34. This is the first formal announcement of this appointment, which was confirmed at the last meeting of the association.

   • The custom of sending exchange professors from Harvard to France dates back to 1911, initiated by James Hazen Hyde. It was made permanent in 1980 through a bequest by Robert Bacon, former ambassador to France. Professor Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, has been the current professor for the previous year.

Additional Information:

• The American Association of Museums has its headquarters at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
• The document lists the officers of the association, including the President (Paul J. Sachs), First Vice-President (Herman Carey), and Treasurer (George D. Pratt), along with a list of councilors.

November 15, 1932 Issue:

Personal Announcements:

1. ART:
   • Paul J. Sachs, an associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, is noted for giving a course on American museum activities at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London, during the college year.

Additional Notes:

• The page also includes a reference to a Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated February 24, 1933, regarding the appointment of Edward K. Rand, which is cross-referenced within the text.

Miscellaneous:

• The document is part of an official newsletter and includes names and affiliations of the individuals involved in the association and their respective roles.

This summary captures the main points of the historical news articles and announcements from the "Museum News" regarding academic and professional exchanges in museum studies and art education.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Museum News" from October 1, 1932. The main article on the page is from "The American Association of Museums" and lists the officers and counselors of the association. The officers include Paul J. Sachs as President, and the counselors include notable figures such as Thomas Barbour, Samuel A. Bartlett, and others. Laurence Vail Coleman is listed as the Director.

In the section titled "Personals," it is noted that Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, will give a course on American museum activities at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University, during the college year.

Another article on the right side of the page, dated February 24, 1933, from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," announces that Dr. Edward K. Rand, Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, has been appointed exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933-34. This appointment was made through the generosity of James Hazen Hyde and a bequest of the late Robert Bacon. It also mentions that Professor Paul J. Sachs is the exchange professor to France for the current year.

The image shows a scanned copy of an old document titled "Museum News". It appears to be a newsletter or informational bulletin. The date at the top left corner is October 1, 1932, and another entry is dated November 15, 1932, indicating multiple editions or updates. There are a few distinct sections in the document:

1. "THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS" - This segment reports on the activities of the association and highlights a meeting at the Smithsonian Institution.
2. "OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION" - This lists various people who are officers of the association, including President Paul J. Sachs, Vice Presidents, and Councillors with their associated museums noted beside their names.
3. "PERSONALS" - A brief section that details personal news, in this case mentioning Paul J. Sachs, who is planning to give a course at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University.
4. "RAND APPOINTED EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO THE SORBONNE" - This article discusses an individual named E. K. Rand who has been appointed as an exchange professor to France for the 1933-34 trial of the academic year. There's a handwritten note at the bottom of this section with the date February 24, 1933 and a signature, possibly referencing the article.
5. "EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO FRANCE" - This part talks about Dr. Edward K. Rand being appointed as an exchange professor to France for the current year (1933-34) and his association with Harvard and the Sorbonne.

The paper has aged with time and has a yellowish tone. The edges show signs of wear, and there is a small tear on the top right side. It provides a glimpse into the professional exchanges and administrative activities of academics and museum professionals in the early 20th century.

The image shows excerpts from documents related to museum news and academic appointments clipped and arranged on a paper.

1. The first column is a section titled "Museum News" from October 1, 1932, from "The American Association of Museums" headquartered at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. It lists officers and councilors of the association, including notable names such as Laurence Vail Coleman, Director.

2. Below it, dated November 15, 1932, there is a section titled "Personals" under "Museum News," mentioning Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, who will give a course on American museum activities at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University, during the college year.

3. The second column contains an article headlined "RANK APPOINTED EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO THE SORBONNE", discussing how E.K. Rand, '94, Pope Professor of Latin, has been appointed exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933-34. This was confirmed at the last meeting of the association. It mentions the custom of sending exchange professors from Harvard to France starting in 1911, including the consequent appointments of James Hazen Hyde and Robert Bacon. Professor Paul J. Sachs is noted as the current chair.

4. The third column has a similar article stating “EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO FRANCE” about Dr. Edward K. Rand, Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, and his appointment as exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933-34. It also mentions the historical context of sending exchange professors to the Sorbonne, similar to what is described in the previous clipping.

The excerpts are typed and appear to have been meticulously cut out and pasted onto the page for documentation or archival purposes. Handwritten annotations and publication references like “Crimson Dec. 13, 1932” and “Harvard Alumni Bulletin February 24, 1933” are present, indicating sources or notes for further context.

The image shows a piece of paper with five newspaper clippings about museum news and academic appointments related to Harvard University and its faculty. The clippings are arranged mostly at the top half of the paper and provide various announcements dated from 1932 to 1933.

Details of each clipping from left to right and top to bottom:

1. Top left clipping, dated October 1, 1932, is titled "THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS" and lists headquarters as the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. It includes names of officers and councilors, with Laurence Vail Coleman listed as the director.

2. Below it, another clipping dated November 15, 1932, is titled "THE MUSEUM NEWS," under the section "PERSONALS." It announces that Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, will give a course on American museum activities at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University, during the college year.

3. Middle clipping titled "RAND APPOINTED EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO THE SORBONNE," announces that E. K. Rand, Pope Professor of Latin, was appointed exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933-34. It explains the tradition of sending exchange professors from Harvard to France dating back to 1911 and notes that Paul J. Sachs is the current exchange professor.

4. Top right clipping titled "EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO FRANCE," states that Dr. Edward K. Rand, Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, was appointed exchange professor to France for the first half of the 1933-34 academic year and will deliver lectures at the Sorbonne. It mentions the history of the exchange program and that Paul J. Sachs is exchange professor to France for the current year. The clipping is handwritten with the note "Harvard Alumni Bulletin February 24, 1933."

5. There is a faint handwritten note in pencil at the bottom center of the paper, reading "Crimson Dec. 13 1932."

The overall theme revolves around appointments, academic exchanges, museum activities, and faculty news connected to Harvard University during the early 1930s.

The image depicts a page from a historical document titled "Museum News", dated October 1, 1932, and published by The American Association of Museums, headquartered at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The page contains several sections of text, including announcements and updates related to museum activities, personnel, and academic exchanges.

Key Details:

Header:

• The document is titled "Museum News" and is dated October 1, 1932.
• It is published by The American Association of Museums, with headquarters at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Officers of the Association:

• A list of officers is provided, including:
  • President: Paul J. Sachs
  • Vice-Presidents: Herman C. Bumpus, Arthur C. Parker, Charles R. Rehm
  • Treasurer: Walter H. Splile
  • Secretary: Charles D. Pratt

Councilors:

• A list of councilors is included, featuring names such as Andrew Avinsd, Thomas Barrow, Samuel A. Barrett, Robert W. Bingham, James Henry Breasted, and others.

Main Article: "RAND APPOINTED EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO THE SORBONNE"

• This article announces that Dr. Edward K. Rand, the Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard, has been appointed as an exchange professor to France for the first half of the academic year 1933–34.
• Rand will deliver a series of lectures at the Sorbonne.
• The custom of sending exchange professors from Harvard to France began in 1911, through the generosity of J. H. Hyde, and was made permanent through a bequest of the late Robert Bacon, former ambassador to France.
• The current exchange professor to France is Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, who holds the chair at the Sorbonne.

Additional Section: "PERSONALS"

• This section, dated November 15, 1932, includes a brief note about Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum. It states that Sachs will give a course on American museum activities at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London University, during the college year.

Handwritten Notes:

• There are handwritten annotations on the page:
  • In the top left corner, the words "Museum News" are written in blue ink.
  • In the top right corner, there is a note that reads: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin February 24, 1933".
  • Additional handwritten markings include underlines and notes, such as "ENCHANGE PROFESSOR TO FRANCE" and "RAND APPOINTED EXCHANGE PROFESSOR TO THE SORBONNE", likely for emphasis or cataloging purposes.

Visual Characteristics:

• The document appears to be a printed page with typed text, showing signs of age, such as slight discoloration and wear.
• The layout is formal and structured, typical of official publications from the early 20th century.
• The handwritten notes suggest the page may have been used for reference or archival purposes.

Summary:

The image shows a historical page from "Museum News", an official publication of The American Association of Museums, dated October 1, 1932. It highlights key announcements, including the appointment of Dr. Edward K. Rand as an exchange professor to the Sorbonne and a note about Paul J. Sachs delivering a course in London. Handwritten annotations indicate the page was later referenced or cataloged, possibly in a Harvard Alumni Bulletin from February 24, 1933. The document reflects early 20th-century museum and academic exchange practices.