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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, 1933

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The image appears to be a page from a 1921 issue of "The Harvard Crimson," the student newspaper of Harvard University. The page is divided into several sections with different articles and advertisements.

Sections and Content:

  1. The Harvard Crimson Masthead:

    • The top of the page features the masthead with the title "The Harvard Crimson."
    • The issue date is noted as "Cambridge, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1921."
    • The volume and issue number are "Volume CXL, Number 45."
    • The price is listed as "Five Cents."
  2. Staff List:

    • A list of the staff members of the newspaper is provided, including editors, managers, and other positions.
    • Notable names include:
      • Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth W. Simpson '22
      • Business Manager: John M. Wigglesworth '22
      • Associate Editors: Donald H. Balch '23, L. A. Hawkins '22, and others.
  3. Articles:

    • "The Student Vagabond":
      • An article titled "The Student Vagabond" discusses the experiences of a student traveling through Europe. It mentions visits to Paris, Venice, and other cities, describing the sights and experiences.
    • "The Crimson Bookshelf":
      • A review of the book "Associate Exercises in French" by E. P. Parker, which is described as an excellent resource for students of French.
    • "For Your Last Gift - Perfumes - Candy":
      • An article suggesting gift ideas for the holiday season, including perfumes and candy.
  4. Advertisements:

    • There are several advertisements on the page:
      • An advertisement for "Coco" chocolates and candies.
      • An advertisement for "Cigaret Fumes" with various prices listed.
      • An advertisement for "Yardley Toilet Preparations," including items like toilet soap and talcum powder.
  5. Additional Notes:

    • The page includes handwritten annotations at the top, possibly indicating page numbers or editorial notes.
    • The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with a mix of text and advertisements.

This summary captures the main elements and content of the newspaper page.

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The image is a page from a newspaper titled "The Harvard Crimson," dated December 21, 1934. The page is divided into several sections:

  1. Advertisements:

    • Candy, Whitman's: Offers various candy products, including "Candy Coated" and "Candy Wrapped" items.
    • Perfumes - Canned: Advertises a range of canned perfumes.
    • Candy Wrapper: Promotes Whitman's candy wrappers.
  2. News Articles:

    • The Student Vagabond: A short piece discussing a student's activities, likely a humorous or satirical take on student life.
    • The Crimson Bookshelf: Features a section titled "The Crimson Bookshelf," likely a book review or a brief mention of notable books or literary works.
  3. Editorial and Opinion:

    • Editorial for the Crimson: An article titled "For Your Lads" (likely a piece on student life or leadership).
    • Mr. Ogden's Resigns: Discusses the resignation of someone named Ogden, possibly a professor or administrator, and its implications.
    • Harvard Crimson News:
      • A brief mention of a football game.
      • A description of an event involving Mr. Egbert and his speech to the students.
      • A section titled "The Crimson Bookshelf" with a brief article on a specific book or literary event.
      • A sports section detailing a basketball game, with scores and a mention of a notable player, Harold Taylor.
  4. Other Sections:

    • Sports:
      • Basketball scores and news.
    • The President's Column:
      • A short column likely discussing university news, student life, or administrative updates.

The layout includes various advertisements, news headlines, and articles, all contributing to the general vibe of a student newspaper, emphasizing student life, sports, literary interests, and administrative news.

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The image shows a page from "The Harvard Crimson," a student newspaper, dated Friday, December 21, 1917. The page is divided into several sections, including articles, advertisements, and a calendar of events.

Articles:

  1. Headline: "MR. EGGLESTON RESIGNS"

    • This article discusses the resignation of Mr. Eggleston from his position. It mentions that his resignation is a loss to the staff and the paper. Mr. Eggleston is expected to be at the office on Saturday to help with the paper.
  2. Article: "For Your Last Gift"

    • This is an advertisement that suggests perfumes and candles as ideal gifts for the holidays. It features a drawing of a woman and several perfume bottles.

Advertisements:

  1. Candy by Whitman's

    • This ad promotes Whitman's chocolates, describing them as high-quality, fine, and pure, with a variety of flavors. It lists several types of chocolates and their prices.
  2. The Crimson Bookshelf

    • An ad that offers a sociographic escapade by Frances Newton, priced at $1.25.

Calendar of Events:

  • 10:00 am: Professor McCracken, "The French Revolution"
  • 3:30 pm: Professor McCracken, "The French Revolution"
  • 7:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00: Professor McCracken, "The French Revolution"
  • 8:00 pm: Professor McCracken, "The French Revolution"

The Student Vagabond:

  • A column or section that talks about the experiences of a student vagabond, discussing the changes in the country and the return of soldiers from the war. It mentions the sight of khaki uniforms and the changes in the lives of young men due to the war.

Staff Box:

  • Lists the editorial staff of The Harvard Crimson, including positions like President, Manager, Business Managers, and various editors for news, drama, athletics, and art.

Other Details:

  • The page number is 2, and it is clearly labeled as the second page of the newspaper.
  • There are several smaller ads and notes, including one for a meeting of the "Harvard Dramatic Club."

The overall layout is typical of a newspaper, with a mix of articles, advertisements, and event listings, designed to inform and engage the reader.

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The image is a scanned page from "The Harvard Crimson," the student newspaper of Harvard University. The page is dated Friday, December 2, 1938. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Top Section - Editorial and Articles

  1. Editorial: "The Student Vagabond"

    • This editorial discusses the travels of a Harvard undergraduate, named Louis Napoleon Parker, Jr., who journeyed around the world on a budget of $1,200.
    • The piece highlights his experiences in various countries, including Japan, China, the Philippines, and Europe, and praises the value of such travel experiences for broadening one's perspective.
  2. Letters to the Editor

    • S. N. Behrman '16 (Cambridge, Mass.): Expresses a viewpoint or comment on a previous article.
    • Assistant Business Manager (J. N. McArdle '39, Eliot House): Likely a response or notice related to business operations of the newspaper.
  3. Business Staff and Editorial Board

    • Lists members of the business staff, including the President, Treasurer, and other roles.
    • Lists the Editorial Board members and the Editor for the issue (T. P. Jones '39).

Middle Section - Feature Articles

  1. Mr. Edgell Resigns
    • Reports that William Edgell has resigned from the position of Master of Eliot House.
    • Mentions that Edgell found it difficult to balance his academic responsibilities with the duties of a Master.
    • Notes that he will continue teaching at Harvard and will retain his home in the house.

Bottom Section - Advertisements and Bookshelf

  1. Gift Suggestions

    • Perfumes - Can: Advertisements for various gift ideas, specifically perfumes.

      • Mentions brands such as COTY and lists various scents and sets available at a store, likely located in Cambridge.
    • Candy: An ad for Whitman's candy, highlighting their assorted chocolates and other confections.

    • Fumes: Advertisements for tobacco products, listing brands like Raleigh, Old Gold, and Lucky Strike.

  2. The Crimson Bookshelf

    • SOCIOGRAPHIC NOVAPES: A book review or recommendation section.
      • Mentions specific titles and authors, such as "The Years of the Locust" by Martha Albrand and "The Mortal Storm" by Phyllis Bottome.

Overall, the page includes a mix of editorial content, letters, administrative notes, and advertisements, typical of a university newspaper.

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The image is a page from the December 21, 1934 issue of "The Harvard Crimson," a student newspaper at Harvard University. The page is titled "PAGE TWO" and includes various articles and advertisements.

  1. Headlines and Articles:

    • Main Article: "MR. ECKEL RESIGNS" - This article reports that Mr. Eckel, the Master of Winslow House, has resigned his position to become the Dean of Students at the University of Connecticut. He is described as a man who is much beloved by the students.
    • Harvard Admissions: A brief article mentions that Harvard has received its first applications for the fall of 1935. It also highlights that the Class of 1938 has been selected, with a total of 1,425 students.
    • Student Life: A column titled "The Student Vagabond" discusses the issue of students smoking cigarettes and the lack of smoking facilities on campus.
    • Book Review: A review of "Autobiography of a Yank" by Theodore Dreiser, published by the Viking Press.
    • Crimson Bookshelf: A review of "The Crimson Bookshelf," highlighting various new books available at the Crimson Bookstore.
  2. Advertisements:

    • Candy Whitman’s: An advertisement for Whitman’s candies, specifically their assortment of chocolates, mints, and fudge.
    • Perfumes-Cologne: An advertisement for perfumes and colognes by Candy Whitman's, promoting their selection of scents.
  3. Other Sections:

    • Editorial Board: The names and titles of the editorial board members are listed at the top of the page.
    • Sports Section: There is a small sports-related article, though the specifics are not clearly visible.

The page is a mix of news, student life updates, book reviews, and advertisements typical of a student newspaper.

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The image is a page from a newspaper titled "The Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, December 21, 1934. Here is a detailed summary of the content visible on the page:

  1. Top Section:

    • Headline: "The Harvard Crimson" is prominently displayed at the top.
    • Subheadline: "Established at the Boston Flat, 1873, by James B. Conant, Class of 1896, President."
    • List of Harvard Officials: Names and titles of several Harvard University officials are listed, including:
      • James B. Conant (President)
      • Karl T. Compton (President Emeritus)
      • John H. Pusey (Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences)
      • Charles W. Eliot (Former President)
      • S. M. Daniels (Secretary)
      • J. H. Harvey (Assistant Business Manager)
      • R. C. Williams (Assistant Managing Editor)
      • R. S. McDonald (Managing Editor)
      • R. E. White (Business Manager)
  2. Left Column:

    • Headline: "The Student Vagabond"
      • A column titled "The Student Vagabond" discusses the travels of a student named Leslie Waggoner, who visited various countries and locations in his journey. The text describes Waggoner's experiences in Europe and the Middle East, particularly in France, where he was inspired by the country's culture and scenery.
  3. Right Column:

    • Headline: "For Your Last Gift"
      • An advertisement for "Perfumes - Candy" from "The Crimson Bookshop."
      • It promotes various gift items including:
        • Perfumes (such as Yardley Toilet Water, $1.10 to $1.60)
        • Candy (such as Whitman's Sampler, $1.10)
        • Cigars (such as Lucky Strike, $1.00)
      • The advertisement includes images of some of these products.
  4. Center Column:

    • Headline: "Mr. Eckels Resigns"
      • A short article detailing the resignation of Mr. Eckels, a member of the Crimson staff, and his reasons for leaving. It mentions that Eckels had been a part of the team for some time and had made significant contributions.
    • Headline: "The Crimson Bookshelf"
      • A brief review or mention of a book titled "Scotch Independent" by Francis Newton Souther, published by the Scribner's Son, priced at $2.00.
  5. Bottom Section:

    • Advertisements and Ads:
      • A prominent ad for "Candy" by Whitman's, showing their chocolates and other confectionery items.
      • Another ad for "Cigars" by Lucky Strike, promoting their products.
  6. Miscellaneous:

    • The page includes a variety of advertisements and classified ads, with a mix of both text and images to attract readers' attention to various products and services.

This page captures a snapshot of the newspaper's content, including news, advertisements, and student features from December 1934.

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The image shows a scanned copy of a newspaper which appears to be the Harvard Crimson, a student publication. It consists of several columns of text with various headings, articles, and advertisements.

At the top left, the text reads "PAGE TWO THE HARVARD CRIMSON," under which is some information about the publication that it's "Entered at the Boston Post Office, Boston, Mass., as Second Class Mail Matter, December 1, 1887. Published daily except Sundays, Holidays, and during vacations; at times a week during the Reading and Examination Periods. Subscription price, $5; delivered; $7.00 mailed." It also lists the address in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

There's a section on the top right titled "The Student Vagabond" with a star on either side of the heading. This section appears to be a historical recount related to Louis Napoleon Bonaparte and events in France.

Below these sections, there is a subtitle "Editor for this issue: T. S. Sampson '37," followed by information about printing and the date "FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1934."

On the middle left, there's a headline "MR. EDGELL RESIGNS" which refers to Harvard taking pride in supplying the Museum of Fine Arts with materials from someone named Edgell, though it appears the individual has resigned. This indicates an article about changes in faculty or staff at the university.

To the bottom part of the image, there's a section with a large headline that reads "For Your Last Minute Christmas Gift" and underneath it mentions "Perfumes - Candies - Cigars - Cigarettes." This section includes several illustrations of gift items like perfume bottles and boxed candies, suggesting these are advertisements for products that could be considered for holiday gifts. There's also an advertisement labeled "The COOP" with an illustration of a wreath surrounding the words.

Below those, another section is titled "The Crimson Bookshelf" which seems to be a book review or an advertisement for books, mentioning a title "SOCIOCRATIC ESCAPADES, by Francis Neilson."

The paper is creased in several places, giving it an aged appearance, and inscriptions or marks can be seen scribbled over the top part of the first page in what appears to be a pencil. The overall condition and style of the print suggest it's an authentic historic newspaper from the 1930s.

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This image is a scanned page from an old newspaper, identified as "The Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, December 21, 1934. The page includes various sections:

  1. Header Information:

    • The publication details note it is entered at the Boston Post Office as second class mail matter since December 1, 1887.
    • It is published daily except Sundays, holidays, and during certain vacations and examination periods.
    • Subscription price is $5 delivered, $7 mailed.
    • The address is 14 Plympton St., Cambridge, Mass.
    • Phone numbers listed: Kirkland 2811, 2812.
  2. Staff List:

    • President: Osborne F. Ingram '35
    • Managing Editor: A. A. Ballantine, Jr. '36
    • Editorial Chairman: John F. Hallowell '35
    • Circulation Manager: F. P. Barrett '37
    • Secretary: Charles M. Storey, Jr. '37
    • Editor: S. M. Bessire '36
    • Assistant Business Managers, Business Editors, and Printing information follow.
  3. Main Articles and Content:

    • An article entitled "MR. EDGELL RESIGNS," discussing the resignation of George Harold Edgell from the Museum of Fine Arts, his teaching abilities, and impact on Harvard.
    • An excerpt from "The Student Vagabond" with a historical narrative about Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, the Franco-Prussian War, and the political and military consequences of that period.
    • "The Crimson Bookshelf," which begins a book review or literature column mentioning "SOCIOCRATIC ESCAPADES" by Francis Neilson, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
  4. Partial Advertisement:

    • An ad intended for "Your Last Gift," likely related to perfumes and candies, featuring Whitman's candies and other gift-related items tied to a "coop."
    • Mentions various products including chocolates, nuts, cigarettes, and bath soaps, but much of the text is cut off.

Overall, this page contains a mixture of Harvard-related news, historical articles, book reviews, and advertisements from the 1930s.

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Description of the Image

The image is a scanned page from The Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper, dated Friday, December 11, 1931. The page is divided into several sections, featuring a mix of news articles, advertisements, and editorial content. Here is a detailed breakdown:


Header and Layout

  • Top Left Corner: The page is labeled as "PAGE TWO" and includes the title "THE HARVARD CRIMSON" prominently displayed at the top. The masthead indicates that the newspaper is published by the Crimson Publishing Co., Inc., located at 14 Plympton Street, Cambridge, Mass.
  • Publication Details: The masthead includes contact information, such as the editor's name (Charles M. Storey) and the business manager (J. M. Kane).
  • Date: The issue is dated Friday, December 11, 1931, and is noted as the second issue of the Crimson for the academic year 1931–1932.

Main Content Sections

1. News Articles
  • Top Section:
    • "The Student Vagabond": This column appears to be a regular feature, possibly a humorous or satirical piece. The text discusses various topics, including a reference to Louis Napoleon, the French emperor, and mentions of Poland and Hungary. The tone suggests commentary on international affairs or student life.
    • "The Crimson Bookshelf": This section appears to be a book review or literary commentary. It references Socio-Economic Experiments by P. Penrose Kennedy, published in New York, and discusses themes such as adding to the debt, theoretical seduction, and administrative action. The text seems to critique certain policies or ideologies.
2. Editorial Content
  • "For Your Last Gift": This is a prominent advertisement or editorial section located in the center of the page. It is styled as a gift guide, suggesting items for the holiday season. The advertisement features:
    • Perfumes - Candy: A list of luxury items, including:
      • Whitman's candies (wrappings, nuts, stuff, mints, etc.)
      • KayKo hill, by Kawako
      • The Tobacco Company Cigarettes
      • FUMES (various types of soap, priced at $1.10 to $4.50)
    • Visual Elements: The advertisement includes a small illustration of a perfume bottle, reinforcing the theme of luxury gifts.
3. Additional Articles
  • "MR. EDDARD RESIGNS": This article discusses a resignation, possibly of a faculty member or administrator. It mentions Edward M. Morgan, who resigned from the Museum of Fine Arts, and touches on topics such as art education, artistic freedom, and academic politics.
  • "Harvard Post in the World of Art": A brief mention of Harvard's role in the art world, possibly referencing an exhibition or event.
4. Miscellaneous Content
  • "BUSINESS EDITORS": A small section listing names of business editors, indicating the newspaper's staff structure.
  • "EDITOR FOR THIS ISSUE": Mentions the editor responsible for this particular issue.
  • "PRISON PRINTING COMPANY, PLYMOUTH": Likely a reference to a printing company used for the newspaper.

Design and Typography

  • The page uses a classic newspaper layout with dense columns of text, typical of the early 20th century.
  • Headlines are bold and capitalized for emphasis.
  • Advertisements are clearly separated from editorial content, with distinct typography and layout.

Overall Context

The page reflects the style and content of a student newspaper from the early 1930s. It combines news reporting, editorial commentary, and promotional content, offering a glimpse into the interests and concerns of Harvard students during that era. The inclusion of luxury gift suggestions suggests an emphasis on holiday shopping, while the news articles highlight academic and international affairs. The tone is formal yet accessible, typical of student publications of the time.


Final Answer: The image is a scanned page from The Harvard Crimson dated December 11, 1931, featuring news articles, editorial content, and advertisements. Key sections include "The Student Vagabond," "The Crimson Bookshelf," and a prominent gift guide titled "For Your Last Gift," which lists luxury items such as perfumes, candies, and tobacco. The page also includes articles on academic resignations and Harvard's role in the art world, reflecting the newspaper's focus on campus and broader societal issues.

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The image is a scanned page from an old newspaper, specifically from "The Harvard Crimson," dated December 21, 1864. The page appears to be from a section of the newspaper that includes various articles and advertisements. The layout is typical of 19th-century newspapers, with columns of text and some illustrations.

The main article on the page is titled "The Student Vagabond," which discusses the life and adventures of a student who has traveled extensively. The article seems to be a narrative about the student's experiences and the places he has visited, possibly highlighting the educational and cultural benefits of such travels.

There is also a section titled "The Crimson Bookshelf," which reviews a book called "Sociocratic Escapades" by Francis Newman. The review is critical, describing the book as a "wave of criticism against the ever-growing wave of criticism against the existing social order."

Additionally, there are advertisements on the page. One ad is for "For Your Last Gift Perfumes," offering a selection of perfumes and toiletries at various prices. Another ad is for "Candy," promoting Whitman's coatings, wrappings, and assorted nuts, stuffments, and tobacco cigarettes.

The overall content of the page reflects the educational, cultural, and commercial interests of the time, with a mix of serious articles and advertisements aimed at students and the general public.