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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image is a document containing three sections of text related to Harvard College and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, dated from 1932 to 1933. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. President and Fellows of Harvard College - Appointments:

    • Robert Homans: Appointed as a Fellow of Harvard College from November 21, 1932, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932. His background includes:
      • A.B. (Harvard) 1894, LL.B. (Harvard) 1897.
      • Secretary to Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge in the United States Senate, 1897-1903.
      • Member of the Boston Common Council, 1905.
      • Member of the Massachusetts State Legislature, 1906-1907.
      • Engaged in the practice of law since 1898.
    • Charles Day Palmer: Appointed as Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics, detailed at Harvard University by the United States Government from October 31, 1932, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932. His background includes:
      • B.S. (Military Academy) 1924.
      • Commissioned Second Lieutenant, June 12, 1924.
      • First Lieutenant, June 6, 1930, U.S. Army.

  2. Boston Museum of Fine Arts:

    • Trustees: Appointed to represent Harvard College for one year on the board of trustees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, from January 15, 1933, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932:
      • John Templeman Coolidge, A.B.
      • George Henry Chase, Ph.D.
      • Richard Clary Curtis, A.B., LL.B.

  3. Classicists Are to Meet Saturday:

    • The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Eastern Massachusetts Section of the Classical Association of the Atlantic States will be held at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University on Saturday, February 4, at 10 o'clock. The meeting includes:
      • A word of welcome by Professor William C. Greene, President of the Association.
      • A paper on "Survivals of Roman Paganism" by Miss Grace H. Knapp of Wellesley College.
      • A paper on "Prosperity on the Sands of Time" by Professor John F. Latimer of Newton High.
      • A discussion of "Hamlet and the Bladder" by Professor Lewis R. Jones of Boston University.
      • A paper on "Some New Glimpses of Old Rome" by Professor George H. Chase of Harvard University.
      • The meeting will conclude with a luncheon at the Classical Association of the Atlantic States.
      • Dr. George H. Chase of Harvard University is the president, and Professor William C. Greene of Harvard University is the secretary of the Eastern Massachusetts Section.

The document appears to be a formal announcement or record of appointments and an upcoming academic meeting.

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The image shows a collection of documents related to Harvard College and Harvard University events from the early 1930s.

  1. Left Section:

    • The first document is a letter dated October 10, 1932, from "President and Fellows of Harvard College" regarding appointments.

      • Robert Homans, an individual from Harvard College, was appointed as a Fellow from November 21, 1932, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932. His qualifications include degrees from Harvard University (A.B., 1894) and a law degree (L.L.B., 1907). He has also served as Secretary to the Supreme Court of the United States, and he is a member of the Boston Common Council and a representative in the Massachusetts State Legislature.

    • Another document dated October 31, 1932, mentions Charles Day Palmer, an Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Harvard University, who was appointed to serve with the United States Government. Palmer's qualifications include degrees from the U.S. Military Academy (1924) and experience as a commissioned second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

    • The trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts for the year from January 15, 1933, are John Templeman Coolidge (A.B.), George Henry Chase (Ph.D.), and Richard Cary Curtis (A.B., L.L.B.).

  2. Middle Section:

    • The document dated November 17, 1932, and February 7, 1933, appears to be a mix of news clippings and announcements.
    • The left part of the middle section is a brief notice about the appointment of trustees for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the same as noted in the first part of the left section.

  3. Right Section:

    • The rightmost document is a clipping from a newspaper dated February 7, 1933, titled "Classicists Are to Meet Saturday."
      • It announces the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Classical Association of the Eastern Massachusetts Section. The meeting includes a joint meeting with The Classical Association of the West and The Classical Club of Boston.
      • The program includes talks such as:
        • "Survivals of Roman Paganism" by Professor William C. Greene of Harvard.
        • "A Footprint on the Sands of Time" by Dr. George A. Land of Boston.
        • "A Land of Legends" by Professor J. P. McCauley, S.J. of Weston College.
        • "Some New Glimpses of Old Rome" by Professor A. F. Wells of Wellesley College.
      • The meeting is hosted by the Classical Club of Boston and is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 1933, with a time of 10:00 AM in the lecture hall of the new building.

The documents collectively cover administrative and academic activities related to Harvard and its affiliated institutions in early 1930s.

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The image shows a document with three distinct sections, each detailing different appointments and events related to Harvard College and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, dated from 1932 to 1933. The document is yellowed, indicating its age.

  1. President and Fellows of Harvard College - Appointments:

    • Meeting of October 10, 1932: Robert Homans, a Fellow of Harvard College since 1892, was appointed from November 21, 1932, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932. His credentials include A.B. (Harvard, 1894), LL.B. (1897), and he has held various significant roles, such as Secretary to the Governor of the Supreme Court of the United States, member of the Boston Common Council, and Representative in the Massachusetts State Legislature. He has been engaged in the practice of law in Boston since 1898.
    • Meeting of October 31, 1932: Charles Day Palmer, appointed Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics, to serve while detailed at Harvard University by the United States Government. His credentials include being a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy (1924) and having served as a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery. Consent was given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932.

  2. Boston Museum of Fine Arts:

    • John Templeman Coolidge, George Henry Chase, and Richard Cary Curtis were appointed to represent Harvard College for one year on the Board of Trustees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, starting January 15, 1933, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932. Their credentials are listed as A.B. for Coolidge, and Ph.D. for Chase and Curtis.

  3. News Clipping - Classicists Are to Meet Saturday:

    • The clipping reports that the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Classical Association of New England will be held jointly with the Classical Club of Boston. The event will take place on Saturday, February 17, 1933, at 10:00 a.m. in the lecture hall of the Museum of Fine Arts. The program includes a welcome by the President of the Association, followed by several papers being read. The meeting will conclude with a dinner at the Y.W.C.A. The Secretary of the Association is Miss Mildred E. DeVore, and the Secretary of the Classical Club of Boston is Miss Ethel B. Reed.

The document also has handwritten notes at the top, including dates: "HUC 10 Feb 1932" and "HUC 17 Jan 1933," and "Trans 7 Feb 1933."

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The image displays a document from Harvard College, detailing appointments and meetings from October 1932 to early 1933. Here is a detailed summary:

Appointments

Meeting of October 10, 1932:

  1. Robert Homans:

    • Appointed as a Fellow of Harvard College starting from November 1, 1932.
    • Background: A.B., Harvard (1894), LL.B. (ibid 1897), Secretary to Mayor of Boston (1897-98), Member of the Boston Common Council (1901), Representative in the Massachusetts State Legislature, engaged in the practice of law in Boston since 1898.

  2. Charles Day Palmer:

    • Appointed as Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics, to serve while detailed at Harvard University by the United States Government.
    • Background: Granted commission as Second Lieutenant, Field Artillery, U.S. Army, on June 12, 1924.

Meeting of October 31, 1932:

  1. Trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts:
    • John Templeman Coolidge, A.B., George Henry Chase, Ph.D., and Richard Cary Curtis, A.B., LL.B., appointed as representatives of Harvard College to the board of trustees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts starting from January 15, 1933, for one year.

News Article

Classicists Are to Meet Saturday:

  • The 28th annual meeting of the Classical Association of New England is scheduled to be held jointly with the Classical Club of Greater Boston on Saturday, February 18, 1933.
  • The meeting will start at 10 o'clock in the morning and will include a welcome address by Professor George H. Chase, followed by a presidential address by Professor F. Warren Wright on "Modern Survivals of Roman Paranormal Beliefs."
  • There will be a luncheon at the Hotel Somerset and a session in the afternoon, which includes discussions on various classical topics.
  • The event will be hosted at Harvard University and Wellesley College, with a concluding session at Wellesley on the following day.
  • The meeting will be attended by representatives from several organizations, including the Classical Club of Greater Boston, the Eastern Massachusetts Section of the Classical Association of New England, and the Classical Association of the Atlantic States.

The document is dated in various places as received and noted in January and February 1933.

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The image is a historical document that appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or official bulletin. It contains two main sections:

  1. President and Fellows of Harvard College Appointments:

    • Meeting of October 10, 1932:
      • Robert Homans, a Fellow of Harvard College, was appointed to serve from November 21, 1932. He is described as having received his A.B. (Bachelor of Arts) from Harvard University in 1894 and an LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) in 1897. He served as Secretary to Mr. Justice Gray of the Supreme Court of the United States and was a member of the Boston Common Council from 1901 to 1907, representing the 2nd District. He was engaged in the practice of law in Boston.
    • Meeting of October 31, 1932:
      • Charles Day Palmer, Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics, was appointed to serve at Harvard University by the United States Government, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932. His educational background includes a graduation from the U.S. Military Academy in 1924 and commissions as a Field Artillery Lieutenant in 1924 and a First Lieutenant in 1929.
      • Trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts were appointed for one year from January 15, 1933, with the consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932. The trustees include:
        • John Templeman Coolidge, A.B.
        • George Henry Chase, Ph.D.
        • Richard Cary Curtis, A.B., LL.B.

  2. Boston Museum of Fine Arts:

    • The document mentions the appointment of John Templeman Coolidge, George Henry Chase, and Richard Cary Curtis to represent Harvard College on the board of trustees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for one year.

  3. Classicists Are to Meet Saturday:

    • The clipping also includes an announcement for a meeting of the Eastern Massachusetts Section of the Classical Association of the Atlantic States. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 4, 1933, at ten o'clock in the lecture hall of the new building at the Boston Latin School.
    • The meeting includes a talk by Professor William C. Greene of Harvard University on "Survivals of Roman Paganism" and a footnote on the sands of time by Dr. George A. Landow of Boston University. The program also includes a talk by Dr. P. McCauley of West Virginia University and a report by Professor Clarence W. Glacken of Harvard University.
    • The meeting is open to all members of affiliated organizations, and the event is sponsored by the Classical Club of Greater Boston and the Massachusetts Section of the Classical Association of the Atlantic States.

The dates and stamps on the document indicate it was processed on October 10, 1932, March 17, 1933, and February 7, 1933.

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The image contains several documents related to Harvard College and academic events in the early 1930s.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Meeting Date: October 10, 1932
    • Appointment: Robert Homans, a Fellow of Harvard College, from November 21, 1932, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932.
    • Details: Homans has an A.B. from Harvard University (1894), LL.B. from Harvard Law School (1897), was Secretary to Justice Gray of the Supreme Court of the United States (1897-98), a member of the Boston Common Council (1901), and a representative to the Massachusetts State Legislature (1905-08). He was engaged in the practice of law in Boston.

  2. Top Middle Section:

    • Meeting Date: October 31, 1932
    • Appointment: Charles Day Palmer, Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics, to serve in a detailed capacity at Harvard University by the United States Government from January 15, 1933, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932.
    • Details: Palmer has a degree from the U.S. Military Academy (1924), was a commissioned Second Lieutenant in Field Artillery (June 12, 1924), and a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army (June 6, 1929).

  3. Middle Section:

    • Trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts: Appointed for one year from January 15, 1933, with consent given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932.
    • Names: John Templeman Coolidge, George Henry Chase, and Richard Cary Curtis.

  4. Top Right Section:

    • Newspaper Clipping: Headline reads "Classicists Are to Meet Saturday."
    • Meeting Details: The 28th annual meeting of the Eastern Massachusetts Section of the Classical Association will be held on Saturday, February 4, 1933, with a joint meeting with the Classical Club of Harvard College. The meeting will include a lecture by Professor William C. Greene on "Survivals of Roman Paganism" and a talk by Dr. George A. Land of Harvard on "The Footprint on the Sands of Time." The meeting will conclude with a program by the Classical Club of Greater Boston.

The documents are dated around 1932 and 1933, indicating significant administrative and academic activities at Harvard College during that period.

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The image shows a page with three newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings contain text related to appointments and meetings at Harvard College and announcements about the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and a Classical Association meeting.

  1. The left clipping is titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" and includes information about appointments made during meetings on October 10 and October 31, 1932. It mentions Robert Homans, Charles Day Palmer, and trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts including John Templeman Coolidge, George Henry Chase, and Richard Cary Curtis.

  2. The center clipping is about the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, announcing that John Templeman Coolidge, a 79-year-old professor from Harvard College, has been appointed to represent Harvard College on the board of trustees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

  3. The right clipping is titled "Classicists Are to Meet Saturday" and announces the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Eastern Massachusetts Section of the Classical Association of New England. It mentions a joint meeting with the Classical Club of Greater Boston at Harvard University, a welcome speech by Professor William C. Greene, lectures including one by Professor Leo P. MacCauley on "Some New Glimpses of Old Rome," and other details of the program. It also notes that the Classical Association of New England is headed by Professor William C. Greene of Harvard and that Clarence W. Glenson of Roxbury Latin School is the secretary of both organizations.

There are handwritten notes at the top of the page indicating dates corresponding to the clippings: "HULC 10/Dec 1932," "HAJB 17 Mar 1933," and "Trans. 7 Feb. 1933." The paper itself is slightly yellowed and has minor wear along the edges.

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This image shows a page from a historical document that appears to be a typed newsletter or announcement page, possibly from an academic institution. There are several sections with headings and blocks of text. The paper has a slightly yellowed tone, suggesting it may be quite old. At the top left, there's a title "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" with a subtitle "Appointments," detailing various appointments and meetings from 1932 involving Harvard College. It lists names and details regarding academic and administrative positions.

On the top right, there is a section titled "BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS," which discusses appointments to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts from Harvard College.

Below that, there's another section on the right side with the title "Classicists Are to Meet Saturday," detailing an upcoming meeting of the Classical Association of New England, which seems to be an event notice. The document has dates handwritten in pencil, such as "Nov 1932" and "Trav. Feb 1923," suggesting someone may have been noting important dates.

The page has a historical feel and provides insights into academic and institutional proceedings of the time period it represents.

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This image shows a page that appears to be from a historical document or publication, dated around the early 1930s. The page is yellowed, suggesting it is old, and contains several sections of text:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Title: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    • Subheading: Appointments
    • Details about meetings: Two meetings were held, one on October 10, 1932, mentioning Robert Homans, a Fellow of Harvard College from November 21, 1932, and another on October 31, 1932, mentioning Charles Day Palmer, Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics.

  2. Center Section:

    • Title: BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    • Mentions appointments of John Templeman Coolidge, '79, Professor George H. Chase, '96, and Richard C. Curtis, '16, to represent Harvard College for one year on the board of trustees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

  3. Right Section:

    • Title: Classicists Are to Meet Saturday
    • This appears to be an excerpt from a newspaper or a similar publication dated "Tues., Feb. 7, 1933," discussing the twenty-third annual meeting of the Classical Association of New England at Harvard Club of Greater Boston, including various events and speakers.

The document includes handwritten notes with dates matching those mentioned in the articles (e.g., "HUG 10/Oct/1932," "NAB 17/Jan /1933," "Tues. 7/Feb.1933"). It appears to be a compilation of announcements and appointments related to Harvard College and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, along with a piece about a meeting of classicists.

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The image depicts a page from a historical document or newsletter, dated 10 December 1932, with additional markings indicating it was part of a file or collection dated 11 March 1933 and 7 February 1933. The document is titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Appointments" and contains official announcements regarding appointments to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and other institutional roles.

Key Details:

Left Section: Appointments

  1. Meeting of October 10, 1932:

    • Robert Homans, a Fellow of Harvard College, was appointed as a trustee of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for one year, effective from November 21, 1932.
    • Robert Homans' credentials are listed:
      • A.B. (Harvard University, 1894)
      • LL.B. (Harvard Law School, 1897)
      • Secretary to Mr. Justice Gray of the Supreme Court of the United States, 1897–1898
      • Member of the Massachusetts State Legislature, 1898–1901
      • Representative in the Practice of Law, 1898–, Boston

  2. Meeting of October 31, 1932:

    • Charles Day Palmer, Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Harvard University, was appointed to serve while detailed at Harvard University by the United States Government.
    • Charles Day Palmer's credentials are listed:
      • Given by the Board of Overseers, November 21, 1932
      • Graduate, U.S. Military Academy, 1924
      • Commissioned Second Lieutenant, U.S. Field Artillery, June 12, 1924
      • First Lieutenant, June 6, 1929, U.S. Army

  3. Trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts:

    • John Templeman Coolidge, A.B., George Henry Chase, Ph.D., and Richard Cary Curtis, A.B., LL.B. were appointed as trustees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for one year, effective from January 15, 1933.
    • Consent for these appointments was given by the Board of Overseers on November 21, 1932.

Center Section: Boston Museum of Fine Arts

  • This section reiterates the appointment of John Templeman Coolidge, George H. Chase, and Richard C. Curtis to the board of trustees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for one year, effective from November 21, 1932.

Right Section: Classicists Are to Meet Saturday

  • This section announces the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Classical Association of New England, scheduled for Saturday, ten o'clock.
  • The meeting will be held at Harvard University, specifically in the New Lecture Hall of the Classical Club of Greater Boston.
  • The program includes:
    • A welcome address by Professor Posey, Museum of Greek Art, Harvard.
    • A talk on "Survivals of Roman Paganism" by Professor Leo Marion E. Ireland of Maiden High School.
    • A discussion on "A Footprint on the Sands of Time: The Eastern Massachusetts" by Professor Leonard McCauley, S.J., of Weston College.
    • A talk on "Some New Glimpses of Old Rome: Illustrated" by Dr. Dorothy M. Robathan of Wellesley College.
  • The Classical Club of Greater Boston will hold its 1933 meeting of the Classical Association on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, at Dartmouth College.
  • The Classical Association of New England is headed by Professor William C. Greene of Harvard, and the Latin School is represented by Clarence W. Gleason of Roxbury Latin School.

Additional Notes:

  • The document appears to be an official record or newsletter, likely from Harvard University, detailing institutional appointments and academic events.
  • The top of the page includes handwritten dates: HUG 10 Dec 1932, NCP 11 Mar 1933, and Traus 7 Feb 1933, suggesting it was part of a filing or archival system.

This document provides insight into the administrative and academic activities of Harvard University and its affiliated institutions during the early 1930s.