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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 792197

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The image shows a piece of aged, yellowed paper with some text at the top. The text appears to be a handwritten note in pencil, providing information about an individual named Alexander Forbes. The note reads:

"1884—Alexander Forbes, A.M. '85, M.D. '10, Assistant Professor of Physiology at the Harvard Medical School. Went to the Mediterranean on his schooner 'Roman.'
1910—Edward W. Forbes, '91, A.M. (hon.) '21, director of the Fogg Art Museum, and a crew of Harvard men, one of whom is an anthropologist."

The note seems to be a historical record or a reference, possibly from a book or a document, detailing the achievements and activities of Alexander Forbes and Edward W. Forbes, both associated with Harvard University. The paper has a slightly worn and aged appearance, indicating it might be quite old. The note is dated "1933" at the top right corner.

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The image depicts a yellowed, aged piece of paper with a handwritten note at the top left corner. The note is dated "7/1/1933" and appears to be part of a larger document or a list.

The text reads as follows:

"104—Alexander Forbes, A.B. '05, M.D. '10, Associate Professor of Physiology at the Harvard Medical School, sailed on June 21 for a cruise to the Mediterranean on his schooner "Romah." He is accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, Professor of Zoology at Harvard, and a crew of the Fogg Art Museum, and a crew of Harvard men, most of whom are undergraduates."

The note seems to provide a brief biography or update on Alexander Forbes, including his educational background, current position, and a significant event he was involved in during 1933.

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The image shows a piece of paper, likely a handwritten or typed document, with a portion of text at the top left corner. Here is a detailed summary:

The document mentions Alexander Forbes, who holds the degrees A.M., M.D., and is an Associate Professor of Physiology at Harvard Medical School. On June 21, Forbes embarked on a cruise to the Mediterranean aboard his schooner "Ronan." He was accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, and a crew consisting mainly of Harvard men, with many of them being undergraduates. The date on the document is July 7, 1933, and it is marked with "HAB" at the top left corner. The rest of the document appears to be blank.

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The image shows a yellowed, aged sheet of paper with text typed on it. The text appears to be an excerpt about Alexander Forbes, detailing his professional background and an account of a cruise. The specific contents of the text are as follows:

"Forbes, Alexander, A.B. '04, A.M. '05, M.D. '10, Associate Professor of Physiology at the Harvard Medical School, sailed on June 21 for a cruise to the Mediterranean on his schooner 'Rosebud.' He is accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, of Boston, and a party of the Fogg Art Museum, and a crew of Harvard men, most of whom are undergraduates."

Additionally, there are handwritten notes at the top of the page, which appear to say "HAB 947 1933." The paper shows signs of being stored for a long time, with some minor stains and discoloration. The edges of the paper are slightly torn and irregular, adding to its aged appearance.

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The image shows a piece of aged paper with a newspaper clipping from June 14, 1933. The headline or main text of the article reads:

"Dr. Alexander Forbes, A.B., '05, M.D. '10, Associate Professor of Physiology at the Harvard Medical School, sailed on June 21 for a cruise to the Mediterranean on his schooner 'Rosalia,' accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, Fogg Art Museum, and a crew of Harvard men, most of whom are undergraduates."

This article announces that Dr. Alexander Forbes, along with his brother Edward W. Forbes and a group mainly consisting of Harvard undergraduates, embarked on a Mediterranean cruise aboard their schooner named "Rosalia" on June 21.

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The image is a scanned document, likely a clipping from a newspaper or a historical record. The text on the document reads:

"Alexander Forbes, A.A. '05, M.D. '10, Associate Professor of Physiology at the Harvard Medical School, sailed on June 21 for a cruise to the Mediterranean on his schooner "Ronald." He is accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, A.B. '08, Curator of the Fogg Art Museum, and a crew of Harvard men, most of whom are undergraduates."

The date "24.7.1933" is handwritten in the top left corner, and "HAB" is written above that. This suggests the document may have been cataloged or archived by the Harvard Archives (HAB). The document is slightly yellowed, indicating it may be quite old.

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This image shows a worn, blank, beige piece of paper with age-related discoloration around the edges. Torn and slightly curled at the corner, the paper has an old typewritten label attached to the upper left-hand side. The label includes a typed reference number "H A B 976933" and provides information about an individual named Alexander Forbes, including academic titles and affiliations. The text on the label appears to attribute Forbes with association to Harvard Medical School and mentions a publication edited by him. The rest of the paper is empty without any visible text or images.

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The image shows a single piece of vintage paper that is slightly yellowed with age. In the upper left corner, there is a small paragraph of printed text and a handwritten note above it. The handwritten note reads "HAB 7/7/1933". The printed text provides information about Alexander Forbes, A.B, '09, M.D. '10, who was an Associate Professor of Physiology at the Harvard Medical School. It mentions that he sailed on June 21 for a cruise to the Mediterranean on his schooner "Monabu," accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, '08, A.M. (hon. '27), Director of the Fogg Art Museum, and a crew of Harvard men, most of whom are undergraduates. The rest of the paper is blank.

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The image shows a single page of a document, likely from an archive or historical collection. The page is light beige or off-white in color and has a slightly aged appearance, suggesting it may be from the early to mid-20th century. The text is typed in a formal, serif font and is centered near the top of the page.

Key Details:

  1. Header Information:

    • At the very top left, there is a handwritten notation: "HAB 24.7.1933." This likely refers to a catalog or inventory number and a date (July 24, 1933).
  2. Main Text:

    • The typed text provides a brief biographical or contextual note about an individual named Alexander Forbes, A.M., '05, M.D. '10.
    • Forbes is described as an Associate Professor of Physiology at the Harvard Medical School.
    • On June 21, he sailed on a cruise to the Mediterranean aboard a schooner named "Romah."
    • He is accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, '01, A.M. (hon.) '21, who is identified as the Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The crew also includes a crew of Harvard men, most of whom are undergraduates.

Observations:

  • The document appears to be part of an archival record, possibly related to Harvard University or its associated institutions.
  • The mention of specific academic credentials (e.g., A.M., M.D.) and affiliations (Harvard Medical School, Fogg Art Museum) indicates a formal and academic context.
  • The reference to a Mediterranean cruise suggests a recreational or research-related voyage.

Overall, the image depicts a typed archival note summarizing the activities and affiliations of Alexander Forbes in 1933, highlighting his academic role and a notable voyage.

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The image appears to be a page from a document or a book. The page has a beige or cream-colored background with a rectangular shape. There is text written on the page in a cursive or handwritten style. The text reads "HAB 9471933" at the top, followed by a list of names and positions. The names include "Alexander Forbes, A.M., M.D.," "Associate Professor of Physiology at the Harvard Medical School," "sailed on June 21 for a cruise to the Mediterranean on his schooner 'Romah,'" and "accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, A.M. (hon.) '21, director of the Fogg Art Museum, and a crew of Harvard men, most of whom are undergraduates." The text provides information about a person named Alexander Forbes, who was an associate professor of physiology at Harvard Medical School, and his journey to the Mediterranean on his schooner named "Romah." He was accompanied by his brother, Edward W. Forbes, who was the director of the Fogg Art Museum, and a crew of Harvard men, mostly undergraduates.