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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 792053

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The image shows a document dated February 18, 1933, and another dated June 5, 1933, with information regarding the hours and days the museums are open to the public.

Here are the specific details:

  1. February 18, 1933:

    • Semitic Museum: Open on weekdays except for Christmas and Fourth of July, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., and closed on Sundays.
    • Fogg Art Museum: Open on weekdays and holidays excepted, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., and closed on Sundays.
    • Thurmann Room: It is mentioned that it is now open to the public on weekdays from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.
  2. June 5, 1933:

    • General Museum Information:
      • The museums are open to the public on weekdays and holidays, excepted, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
      • Fogg Art Museum is specifically noted to be closed on Sundays.

The document is a record of museum operational hours and changes over these two dates, providing clear guidance on when visitors can expect to find these institutions open.

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The image shows a piece of paper with two handwritten notes related to museum hours. The notes are dated February 18, 1933, and June 5, 1933.

  1. February 18, 1933 Note:

    • Semitic Museum:
      • Open to the public on weekdays, except on Christmas and the Fourth of July.
      • Hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
      • Closed on Sundays.
    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • Open to the public on weekdays and holidays, except Sundays.
      • Hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
      • An additional note mentions that the Thaw Naumburg Room is open to the public on weekdays from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.
  2. June 5, 1933 Note:

    • Fogg Art Museum:
      • Open to the public on weekdays and holidays, except Sundays.
      • Hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

The notes provide specific information about the opening hours and days for these museums, highlighting that they were closed on Sundays and noting any exceptions for certain holidays. The Thaw Naumburg Room's additional hours are also mentioned in the February note.

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The image shows a piece of paper with typed and handwritten notes about museum operating hours. The notes are dated February 18, 1933, and June 5, 1933.

  1. February 18, 1933 Note:

    • The Museums are open to the public on the days and at the hours given below:
      • Semitic Museum: Open on weekdays, except Christmas and Fourth of July, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; closed on Sundays.
      • Fogg Art Museum: Open on weekdays and holidays (except Sundays), from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; closed on Sundays.
      • Additional note: "The Naumburg Room is now open to the public on weekdays from 2 to 4 P.M."
  2. June 5, 1933 Note:

    • Repeats the same information as the February 18, 1933 note but without the additional note about the Naumburg Room.

The paper appears to be an archive or historical document, providing information about the operating hours of these museums in 1933.

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The image shows two dated notices from Harvard University regarding museum operating hours.

First Notice (Dated Feb. 18, 1933):

  • Title: Museums
  • Content:
    • The museums are open to the public on specified days and hours.
    • Scientific Museum: Open on weekdays except Christmas and the Fourth of July, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; closed on Sundays.
    • Fogg Art Museum: Open on weekdays, except holidays, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; closed on Sundays.
    • Thin Numburg Room: Now open to the public on weekdays from 2 to 4 P.M.

Second Notice (Dated June 5, 1933):

  • Title: Museums
  • Content:
    • The museums are open to the public on specified days and hours.
    • Fogg Art Museum: Open on weekdays, except holidays, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; closed on Sundays.

Both notices detail the operating hours for different museum facilities at Harvard University during the specified dates. The primary focus is on the Fogg Art Museum, with the earlier notice also including information about the Scientific Museum and the Thin Numburg Room.

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The image shows a page with two sections of text, both titled "MUSEUMS". The page appears to be from a document or a book, with handwritten annotations indicating dates: "Feb 18, 1953" at the top and "June 5, 1953" in the middle.

The first section, dated February 18, 1953, reads:
"The Museums are open to the public on the days and at the hours given below:—
Semitic Museum, week-days, except Christmas and Fourth of July, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; closed on Sundays.
Fogg Art Museum, week-days, holidays excepted, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; closed on Sundays.
The Naumburg Room is now open to the public on week-days from 2 to 4 P.M."

The second section, dated June 5, 1953, is shorter and reads:
"The Museums are open to the public on the days and at the hours given below:—
Fogg Art Museum, week-days, holidays excepted, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; closed on Sundays."

The text is pasted onto the page, likely from a different source, and the handwritten dates suggest that someone was tracking changes or important dates related to the museum's opening hours.

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The image depicts a document dated February 18, 1933, which outlines the operating hours for museums at Harvard University. The document contains two main sections, both titled "MUSEUMS," and provides specific details about the open hours for different museums.

The first section states:

  • The museums are open to the public on specific days and at certain hours.
  • The Semitic Museum is open on weekdays, except for Christmas and the Fourth of July, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., and is closed on Sundays.
  • The Fogg Art Museum is open on weekdays and holidays, except Sundays, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
  • The Niemanberg Room is open to the public on weekdays from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.

The second section, which seems to be a revision or an update, states:

  • The museums are open to the public on the days and at the hours given below.
  • The Fogg Art Museum is open on weekdays and holidays, except Sundays, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

The document appears to be a typed memo or announcement, with handwritten annotations at the top indicating the date and initials "H.U.C." and "G.S.S."

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The image shows a page with text that appears to be an informational notice or a document related to museums. The paper is slightly aged and has a handwritten note in the top left corner that says "4742 G. Feb-18 '33". This might indicate that the document is from February 18, 1933.

The text on the paper is typed and reads "MUSEUMS" in uppercase. It goes on to provide schedules for when the museums are open to the public. It mentions "The Museums" being open at certain hours on specific days and detailed information about the Fogg Art Museum and the Semitic Museum including their opening days and hours. The Fogg Art Museum is noted to be open weekdays, holidays excepted, from 9 AM to 5 PM and closed on Sundays. It additionally mentions that the Numismatic Room is open to the public on weekdays from 1 to 4 PM. There are two entries with similar text, one dated February 18, 1933, and the other undated.

It's clear that the notice is an official communication concerning visitor information for the museums mentioned. The document might be a part of an archive or a collection of historical documents.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a beige background. It contains several small clippings of text that seem to be notices regarding museum hours.

The top left corner has handwriting that reads: "HU G Feb 18, 1933".

The first clipping also appears on the top left part of the page and is titled "MUSEUMS". It details the opening hours of the Semitic Museum which operates on weekdays from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., except Christmas and the Fourth of July, and is closed on Sundays.

Next to it, on the right, there is another clipping detailing the opening hours of the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the museum is open on weekdays from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., holidays excepted, and is closed on Sundays. There's also a note saying that "† The Naumburg Room is now open to the public on week-days from 2 to 4 P.M."

The bottom section of the page contains another museum notice titled "MUSEUMS" and is dated "Aug 5, 1933". It provides the opening hours of the Fogg Art Museum, which is open on weekdays from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., holidays excepted, and closed on Sundays.

The paper itself has some light wear around the edges, indicating it might be old or handled frequently.

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The image shows a piece of aged paper with three cut-out newspaper or magazine clippings pasted on it. Each clipping provides information about museum opening hours.

  1. The first clipping (dated Feb 18, 1933, handwritten above it) is titled "MUSEUMS" and mentions that the Semitic Museum is open on weekdays except Christmas and the Fourth of July, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., closed on Sundays. It also mentions the Fogg Art Museum is open on weekdays and holidays excepted from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., closed on Sundays. There is an additional note stating that the Naumburg Room is now open to the public on weekdays from 2 to 4 P.M.

  2. The second clipping (dated Aug 5, 1933, handwritten above it) is also titled "MUSEUMS" and states that the Fogg Art Museum is open on weekdays, holidays excepted, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., closed on Sundays.

The paper itself is blank except for these clippings and handwritten dates. The clippings provide historical museum hours for the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum from early 1933.

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The image shows a typed document on a light-colored paper, likely from the early 20th century, based on the style of the text and the visible date. The document appears to be an informational notice regarding museum opening hours. Here is a detailed description:

Content Overview:

The document is titled "MUSEUMS" and provides details about the operating hours for various museum sections. The text is organized into two main sections, each describing the open hours for different museums.

Top Section:

  • Header: "MUSEUMS"
  • Details:
    • Semitic Museum: Open on weekdays, except Christmas and Fourth of July, from 3 A.M. to 5 P.M. Closed on Sundays.
    • Fogg Art Museum: Open on weekdays, holidays excepted, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Closed on Sundays.
    • Additional Note: The Naumburg Room is now open to the public on weekdays from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.

Bottom Section:

  • Header: "MUSEUMS"
  • Details:
    • Fogg Art Museum: Open on weekdays, holidays excepted, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Closed on Sundays.

Handwritten Annotations:

  • Top Left Corner: There is a handwritten note in the top left corner that reads "H7c Feb 18 1933." This likely indicates a date or reference number.
  • Bottom Left Corner: Another handwritten note reads "Gwy 5, 1933," which could be a date or a signature.

Visual Characteristics:

  • Paper: The paper has a slightly aged, light beige tone, suggesting it is an old document.
  • Typography: The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of typewriters from the early 20th century.
  • Layout: The information is presented in a clear, structured format, with bullet points or short lines for each detail.

Contextual Inferences:

  • The document seems to be an official notice or announcement, possibly from a museum or cultural institution, detailing the operating hours for its various sections.
  • The mention of specific holidays (Christmas and Fourth of July) and the closure on Sundays suggests a focus on public accessibility during typical operating days.
  • The handwritten notes in the corners may indicate internal tracking or cataloging, possibly for archival or administrative purposes.

Overall Impression:

The document is a historical record of museum operating hours, reflecting the institutional practices of the time. It provides a glimpse into the operational norms of museums in the early 1930s, emphasizing weekday access and holiday exceptions. The handwritten annotations suggest it may have been part of an archive or collection system.