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The image is a scanned page from what appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, dated December 1933. The clippings are related to academic appointments and art news, specifically from Harvard University.

1. The first clipping on the left, titled "Promoted," announces that Chandler Rathfon Post has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts at Harvard, succeeding Arthur Kingsley Porter. It includes a portrait of Chandler Rathfon Post. The date mentioned is December 18, 1933, and the source is the Harvard Crimson.

2. The second clipping, also from the Harvard Crimson, reiterates the appointment of Chandler Rathfon Post to the Boardman Chair of Fine Arts. It mentions that Post, a former professor of Greek and Fine Arts, has been associated with Harvard since 1904. The date is December 18, 1933.

3. The third clipping, titled "Porter's Chair Filled by Post," is an article copied from press notices sent by the Harvard News Office, dated December 30, 1933. It briefly states the appointment of Post to the chair previously held by Porter.

4. The fourth clipping at the bottom is from the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, detailing recent acquisitions. These include a twelfth-century column from San Pelayo, early Iberic bronzes, Japanese prints, and drawings from the Renaissance and Venetian periods. The clipping is from the October Parnassus and is dated November 1933.

The page also includes some handwritten annotations, such as "Herald, Dec. 18" and "Parnassus, Nov."

The image contains several newspaper clippings and notes from Harvard University, dated around December 1933.

1. Top Left Clipping (Promoted):

   • Headline: "PROF. CHANDLER R. POST OF HARVARD."
   • The clipping announces the promotion of Chandler Rathfon Post, who is noted as a professor at Harvard. The text mentions he has taken the position of Fine Arts Chair. It notes that he succeeds Arthur Kingsley Porter, who was the previous incumbent.

2. Top Right Clipping (William Dorr Boardman Chair):

   • Headline: "Post Chosen for William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts."
   • This article announces Chandler Rathfon Post's appointment to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts. It highlights that this appointment follows the resignation of Arthur Kingsley Porter, the first incumbent. Chandler Post was previously the Professor of Greek and Fine Arts. The article also mentions Dr. Walter B. Cannon succeeding Post in the Department of Physiology at Harvard Medical School.

3. Middle Section:

   • A handwritten note says, "Porter's Chair Filled by Post," and it is copied from press notices sent by the Harvard News Office.

4. Bottom Section (Fogg Art Museum):

   • This section discusses recent acquisitions for the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • It notes that a significant acquisition includes a diplomatic history item, such as a twelfth-century column from San Pelayo and early Iberian bronzes. The article also mentions several other recent acquisitions:
     • The Arthur B. Duel Collection of Japanese prints.
     • A collection of 160 German sixteenth-century woodcuts given by Philip Hofer.
     • The Charles A. Loeser Collection of Drawings.
     • A painting, The Purification, from the Hispano-Flemish school.

The overall context of these clippings pertains to academic appointments and significant acquisitions within Harvard University’s Fine Arts and Art Museum departments.

The image contains several news clippings and articles from the early 1930s related to Harvard University.

1. Top Left Section:

   • A headline reads "Promoted."
   • An article features a photograph of Chandler Rathfon Post, labeled as "PROF. CHANDLEE R. POST OF HARVARD."
   • The text announces that Prof. Chandler Rathfon Post has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts, succeeding Arthur Kingsley Porter.

2. Top Right Section:

   • A headline reads "Post Chosen for William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts."
   • The article explains that Chandler Rathfon Post has been chosen to fill the Boardman Chair of Fine Arts. He succeeds Arthur Kingsley Porter, the first incumbent.
   • It mentions that the appointment was made following the resignation of Prof. Porter.
   • The article also notes that Dr. Walter B. Cannon will succeed Prof. Post as the Associate of Eliot House, and that Post has been a member of the Harvard teaching staff since his graduation in 1904.
   • The Boardman Professorship of Fine Arts was established in 1924 at the request of Alice L. Boardman in memory of her brother, William Dorr Boardman.
   • The article is dated December 18, 1933, and is credited to Harvard Crimson.

3. Middle Section:

   • A smaller headline reads "Porter's Chair Filled by Post."
   • It is noted that this article is copied from press notices sent by Harvard News Office, dated December 30, 1933, and is 22 lines long.

4. Bottom Section:

   • The article is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and is dated November (likely from the same year or nearby).
   • It describes significant acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The museum has received various historical and art-historically valuable items, including a 12th-century column from San Pelayo, a double capital, early Iberic bronzes from the Spanish Republic, and the famous Sahagún tomb.
   • The museum also received the Arthur B. DuPont Collection of Japanese prints, a group of 160 German sixteenth-century woodcuts from Philip Hofer, and the Charles A. Loeser Collection of Drawings, including many Florentine Renaissance and Venetian Eighteenth Century drawings.
   • The article concludes with a mention of a painting titled "The Purification," a product of the Hispano-Flemish school, completing the list of acquisitions.

Overall, the clippings highlight significant appointments and acquisitions related to Harvard University and its associated institutions, particularly focusing on the Fine Arts department and the Fogg Art Museum.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and a note related to academic appointments and art acquisitions at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "Promoted"
   • Photo: Chandler Rathfon Post, identified as "Prof. Chandler R. Post of Harvard"
   • Article: Prof. Chandler R. Post has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts at Harvard, succeeding the late Arthur Kingsley Porter, who was the first incumbent of the chair.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "Post Chosen for William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts"
   • Article: Chandler Rathfon Post, a former professor of Greek and Fine Arts, has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts. This follows the resignation of Prof. Arthur Kingsley Porter. Post is an Associate of Eliot House and will be succeeded by Dr. Walter B. Cannon, who is a professor of physiology. The article mentions that Post has been a member of the Harvard teaching staff since 1904. The Boardman Professorship was established in 1924 in memory of Alice L. Boardman.

3. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "Porter's Chair Filled by Post"
   • Article: This is a copied press notice sent by the Harvard News Office, confirming the appointment of Chandler Rathfon Post to the Porter Chair. It is dated December 30 and is from page 16 of Art News.

4. Bottom Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
   • Article: This clipping discusses recent acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Notable acquisitions include a twelfth-century column from San Pelayo, early Iberic bronzes, and a collection of Japanese prints. Other acquisitions mentioned are the Arthur B. Duel Collection of Japanese prints, a collection of sixteenth-century woodcuts, and a painting from Castile. The clipping is dated November and is from Parnassus, a Harvard publication.

The clippings collectively highlight the academic and cultural developments at Harvard University, focusing on the appointment of Chandler Rathfon Post and significant art acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum.

The image consists of several newspaper clippings and related documents from Harvard University, primarily from December 1933.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Promoted"
   • Photo of Prof. Chandler R. Post of Harvard.
   • Announces that Chandler Rathfon Post, formerly a professor of Greek and Fine Arts, has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts. This appointment was made necessary due to the resignation of Professor Arthur Kingsley Porter, who was the previous incumbent.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "Post Chosen for William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts"
   • Subheading: "Succeeds Late Arthur Kingsley Porter, First Incumbment"
   • Details that Chandler Rathfon Post '04, a former Professor of Greek and Fine Arts, has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts. This position was previously held by the late Arthur Kingsley Porter. The announcement was made by the Harvard Corporation. Post will be succeeded as an Associate of Eliot House by Dr. Walter B. Cannon. Post has been a member of the teaching staff since 1904 and was instrumental in establishing the Boardman Professorship of Fine Arts in memory of William Dorr Boardman.

3. Middle Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Prof. Post of Harvard Takes Fine Arts Chair"
   • Similar content to the top right clipping, confirming the appointment of Chandler Rathfon Post to the William Dorr Boardman chair of Fine Arts and the succession details following the resignation of Professor Porter.

4. Middle Right Clipping:

   • Title: "Porter's Chair"
   • Subtitle: "Filled by Post"
   • Notes that the article was copied from press notices by the Harvard News Office and contains 22 lines of text.
   • Source: Art News, December 30, page 16.

5. Bottom Clipping:

   • Title: "Fogg Art Museum"
   • Subtitle: "Cambridge, Massachusetts"
   • Discusses recent acquisitions of the Fogg Museum, including a twelfth-century column from San Pelayo, early Iberic bronzes, and a rich collection of Florentine Renaissance and Venetian Eighteenth Century drawings. It also mentions other notable acquisitions like a large collection of Japanese prints and a painting from the Hispano-Flemish school.
   • Source: Parnassus, November.

Overall, these clippings document the appointment of Chandler Rathfon Post to a prestigious position at Harvard and highlight recent acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or an archival collection, containing several newspaper clippings and notes. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Promoted"
   • Image: A portrait of Prof. Chandler R. Post.
   • Text: "Prof. Post of Harvard."

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Title: "Post Chosen for William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts"
   • Content: This article from the Harvard Crimson, dated December 19, 1933, announces that Chandler Rathfon Post '04, former Professor of Greek and of Fine Arts, has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts at Harvard. This position was previously held by the late Arthur Kingsley Porter. The article mentions Post's academic and professional background, including his membership in various academic societies and his role as an associate of Eliot House.

3. Middle Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Prof. Post of Harvard Takes Fine Arts Chair"
   • Content: This clipping from the Herald, dated December 18, provides similar information about Chandler Rathfon Post's appointment to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts at Harvard. It also mentions that Post will be succeeded by Dr. Walter B. Cannon and George Higginson, and highlights Post's academic achievements and affiliations.

4. Middle Right Clipping:

   • Title: "Porter's Chair Filled by Post"
   • Content: This brief article, copied from press notices sent by the Harvard News Office, announces that Chandler Rathfon Post has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts, succeeding Arthur Kingsley Porter. The article is dated December 20 and is noted to be 22 lines long.

5. Bottom Clipping:

   • Title: "Fogg Art Museum"
   • Content: This article discusses recent acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Notable acquisitions include a twelfth-century column from San Pelayo, a double portrait by Hans Holbein, and a gift from the Spanish Republic. Other acquisitions mentioned are the Arthur B. Duel Collection of Japanese prints, the Philip Hofer and Charles A. Loeser Collection of Drawings, and a group of fine examples of early Italian paintings. The article is dated May 30.

The page also includes handwritten annotations, such as "Herald. Dec. 18." and "Parnassus. Nov." at the bottom, indicating the sources and dates of the clippings.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles pasted onto a page, with a hole punch on the right edge indicating that the page is from a binder or a collected set of documents. There are four separate text items, each seemingly from different sources, based on their typography and layout. One of the articles is titled "Promoted" and mentions "PROF. CHANDLER R. POST OF HARVARD TAKES FINE ARTS CHAIR." Another article headlines "Post Chosen for William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts" and includes details about someone succeeding the late Arthur Kingsley Porter as the first incumbent of that chair. The third article appears to be a clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated December 18, 1933. The last article on the page is from the "FOGG ART MUSEUM Cambridge, Massachusetts" and discusses recent acquisitions and a diplomatic history related to some art objects. There's also a hand-written note that says "Herald Dec.18." The overall theme of the page centers around academic and museum news related to fine arts, professorship appointments, and historical art acquisitions.

The image appears to be a collage of various documents and articles related to Harvard University and its history. Here is a detailed description of the image:

1. The top left corner of the image shows a document with the text "Promoted" and a picture of a man. This likely refers to an announcement of a promotion or appointment within the university.

2. The top right corner of the image contains a document with the heading "Post Chosen for William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts." This suggests that a new chair has been appointed for the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts at Harvard.

3. Below that, there is another document with the heading "PORTER'S CHAIR FILLED BY POST." This indicates that the position previously held by Porter has been filled by someone named Post.

4. The bottom left corner of the image features a document with the heading "FOGG ART MUSEUM Cambridge, Massachusetts." This suggests that the document is related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

5. The bottom right corner of the image contains an article with the heading "The most interesting of the recent acquisitions of the Fogg Museum have a diplomatic history as well as art historical value." This article discusses the recent acquisitions of the Fogg Art Museum and their historical significance.

6. The image also includes a collage of various articles and documents related to Harvard University, its history, and its faculty members.

Overall, the image appears to be a collage of documents and articles that provide insights into the history, faculty appointments, and acquisitions of Harvard University, particularly focusing on the Fogg Art Museum and the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts.

The image is a page from a newspaper or a similar publication, featuring several clippings arranged in a collage format.

1. Top Left Section:

   • This section has a black-and-white photograph of a man, identified as "Prof. Chandler R. Post of Harvard."
   • Text above the photograph reads "Promoted."
   • Below the photograph, additional text mentions that Prof. Chandler R. Post has been appointed to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts at Harvard University.

2. Top Right Section:

   • Another clipping with a headline "Post Chosen for William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts."
   • It details the appointment of Prof. Chandler R. Post to the mentioned chair, succeeding Arthur Kingsley Porter.
   • The text also mentions that Prof. Post has been associated with Harvard since 1904 and has been an Associate of Eliot House.

3. Middle Section:

   • A smaller clipping with the headline "PORTER'S CHAIR FILLED BY POST."
   • This clipping reiterates the appointment of Prof. Post to the chair, noting that the announcement was made by the Harvard Corporation.

4. Bottom Section:

   • A larger clipping with the heading "FOGG ART MUSEUM Cambridge, Massachusetts."
   • This section provides information about the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its recent acquisitions.
   • It mentions a diplomatic history column from San Palo, a gift from the Spanish Republic, and other notable acquisitions such as Japanese prints, Florentine Renaissance and Venetian drawings, and a painting from the Hispano-Flemish school.

5. Publication Details:

   • The clippings are from various sources, indicated by the names of newspapers or publications at the bottom of each clipping.
   • Dates are mentioned, such as "Dec. 18," "Dec. 30," and "Mar. 93," suggesting the clippings are from different issues.

Analysis:

The page is a compilation of news clippings, likely from a scrapbook, focusing on academic appointments and museum acquisitions. The primary focus is on the professional achievements of Prof. Chandler R. Post, who has been appointed to a significant chair in Fine Arts at Harvard University. Additionally, the page highlights recent acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing its growing collection of art and historical artifacts.

Answer to Potential Question:

What is the main subject of the clippings on this page?
The main subject of the clippings is the professional appointment of Prof. Chandler R. Post to the William Dorr Boardman Chair of Fine Arts at Harvard University, along with notable acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or archival document, likely from the early 20th century, featuring several newspaper clippings and notes. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

1. Top Left Section:

   • Photograph: A black-and-white photograph of Chandler Rathfon Post, a professor at Harvard. He is wearing a formal suit and tie, with a serious expression. Below the photograph, the caption reads:
     • "PROF. CHANDLER R. POST OF HARVARD".
   • Headline: The headline next to the photograph reads:
     • "PROF. OF HARVARD TAKES POST FINE ARTS CHAIR".
   • Text Summary: The article discusses Chandler Rathfon Post's appointment as the William Dor Boardman Chair of Fine Arts at Harvard. It mentions that he succeeds Arthur Kingsley Porter, the first incumbent of the chair. The article also notes that Post was formerly a professor of Greek and fine arts at Harvard and that the appointment was made in memory of Alice L. Boardman, the daughter of William Dor.

2. Top Right Section:

   • Headline:
     • "Post Chosen for William Dor Boardman Chair of Fine Arts".
   • Subheading:
     • "Succeeds Late Arthur Kingsley Porter, First Incumbent".
   • Text Summary: This article, from the Harvard Crimson dated December 18, 1933, provides additional details about Post's appointment. It states that Post was formerly a professor of Greek and fine arts at Harvard and that the appointment was made necessary due to the resignation of Professor Post as an Associate of Eliot House. It also mentions that the Boardman Professorship of Fine Arts was established in 1924 in memory of Alice L. Boardman, daughter of William Dor, at the bequest of Alice.

3. Bottom Section:

   • Source Attribution:
     • The text at the bottom indicates that the articles were copied from press notices and sent by the Harvard News Office. It also notes that the article is from Art News, dated December 30, page 16.
   • Fogg Art Museum Note:
     • Below the press notices, there is a typed note from the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The note discusses recent acquisitions by the museum, including:
       • A twelfth-century column from San Pelayo (illustrated in the October issue of Parassus).
       • A group of early Iberian bronzes gifted by the Spanish Republic in gratitude for the return of the famous Sahagun tomb to Spain.
       • Collections of recent Japanese prints, including the Arthur B. Duel Collection of about 4,000 prints.
       • The Loeser Collection of 160 German sixteenth-century woodcuts given to the museum by Philip Hofer.
       • The Charles A. Loeser Collection of Drawings, featuring 250 fine examples of Renaissance and Venetian eighteenth-century drawings.
       • A painting titled "The Purification" from Castile, a product of the Hispano-Flemish school.

4. Handwritten Notes:

   • At the bottom of the page, there are handwritten notes:
     • "Herald. Dec. 18." — Likely referencing the date of the Harvard Crimson article.
     • "Parnesius. Nov." — Possibly a reference to the Parassus magazine mentioned in the Fogg Art Museum note.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or archive documenting significant academic and art-related events from the early 1930s. It highlights Chandler Rathfon Post's appointment to a prestigious chair at Harvard and provides details about recent acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing both academic achievements and cultural developments of the time. The inclusion of both newspaper clippings and a museum note suggests a focus on interdisciplinary interests, combining art history, academia, and museum curation.