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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of news clippings. The clippings are from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and the Boston Daily Globe, dated June 1944. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Boston News-Clip Bureau, Herald, June 5, 1944):

    • Title: "Harvard Fete On Thursday"
    • Content: The article discusses the upcoming Harvard commencement ceremonies, noting that only 280 civilians will receive degrees. The event will take place in Tercentenary Theatre and will be attended by various dignitaries, including the Governor of Massachusetts and the Mayor of Boston. The ceremony will feature military music and the awarding of honorary degrees to notable individuals.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Boston News-Clip Bureau, Herald, June 6, 1944):

    • Title: "Page Missing"
    • Content: This clipping appears to be a placeholder indicating that a page is missing from the Boston Herald, dated June 6, 1944.
  3. Middle Clipping (Boston News-Clip Bureau, Evening Globe, June 8, 1944):

    • Title: "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta Kappa"
    • Content: The article reports that Wilbur K. Jordan, President of Radcliffe College, addressed the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at their annual meeting. The event took place at Fogg Museum, and Dr. Jordan spoke on the topic "The Nature of the Liberal Arts." The image accompanying the article shows Dr. Jordan with other attendees, including Rev. Palfrey Perkins and Seth T. Gano.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Boston News-Clip Bureau, Traveler, June 8, 1944):

    • Title: "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta Kappa"
    • Content: This clipping also reports on Wilbur K. Jordan's address to the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. It mentions that Dr. Jordan discussed the liberal arts and their significance in education. The article highlights the importance of the event and the presence of notable figures.

The clippings are affixed to a brown paper background, which is part of a larger scrapbook or collection. The page is held together with metal fasteners.

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The image shows a collection of three newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, all dated June 1944. The clippings are affixed to a piece of cardboard.

  1. Top Clipping (Herald, June 8, 1944):

    • Title: "Harvard Fete On Thursday"
    • Subtitle: "Only 280 Civilians To Receive Degrees"
    • The article discusses Harvard's 317th commencement, which took place on June 15, 1944. It mentions that the ceremony will be smaller due to World War II, with only 280 civilians receiving degrees, as many students were in military service. Important details include the presence of Governor Maurice J. Tobin, the conferring of 1,740 degrees, and the awarding of 36 honorary degrees. The event was held at the Harvard Stadium, with security managed by Harvard, MIT, and Radcliffe police.
  2. Middle Clipping (Evening Globe, June 8, 1944):

    • Title: "At Meeting of Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa"
    • The article describes an event where President Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College was the principal speaker. The image includes a photograph of the event with several individuals identified: President Jordan, Professor Fred N. Robinson, Dr. Ralph Clark Jones, Rev. Palfrey Perkins, and Seth T. Gano.
  3. Bottom Clipping (Traveler, June 8, 1944):

    • Title: "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta"
    • The article covers President Jordan’s speech at the annual meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa. The speech emphasized the importance of the humanities in a technological age. The event was held at the Fogg Museum, with Professor Fred N. Robinson, Dr. Jones, Rev. Perkins, and Seth T. Gano also in attendance.

Each clipping is neatly labeled with the Boston News-Clip Bureau's address and the publication details. The cardboard backing suggests that these clippings were carefully preserved, possibly for historical or reference purposes.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated June 1944. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Herald, Boston, Mass., June 5, 1944)

    • Title: "Harvard Fete On Thursday"
    • Content: Announcement that Harvard's biggest military commemoration and a small civilian celebration will take place on Thursday afternoon. The event, called the "Fete," will include special lectures, speeches, and ceremonies honoring those who have served in the military. Only 280 civilians will receive degrees during the ceremony, marking the 75th anniversary since the commencement.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Herald, Boston, Mass., June 5, 1944)

    • Title: "Full Meeting of Phi Beta Kappa"
    • Content: Describes a meeting of the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. It highlights that the meeting took place at the Fogg Museum, with President Wilbur K. Jordan speaking on the theme of education.
  3. Center Clipping (Boston Daily Globe, June 28, 1944)

    • Title: "At Meeting of Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa"
    • Image: A photograph of President Wilbur K. Jordan (left) and other attendees.
    • Content: Jordan addresses the meeting, emphasizing the importance of education and the contributions of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He talks about the society’s role in promoting intellectual freedom and the significance of cultivating a free society.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Traveler, Boston, Mass., June 28, 1944)

    • Title: "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta"
    • Content: Repeats the core message from the Boston Daily Globe clipping, detailing Jordan’s speech on the need for a free society and the role of education in building a better future.

The clippings collectively discuss significant educational and commemorative events at Harvard University in 1944, highlighting a focus on military commemoration, the Phi Beta Kappa Society, and the importance of education and free society.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated June 1944. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Herald, June 5, 1944):

    • Title: "Harvard Fete On Thursday"
    • Content: This article announces Harvard's biggest military commencement and a smaller civilian ceremony scheduled for Thursday afternoon. It mentions that Gen. Sherman Miles and Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald will be the principal speakers. The military graduates will be approximately 280, and the event will be held in the Sanders Theater. The article notes that only a small number of civilians will be receiving degrees. It also mentions that the Phi Beta Kappa ceremony will be held the following day.
  2. Top Center Clipping (Herald, June 5, 1944):

    • Title: "Fugue Mean of Art..."
    • Content: This clipping is incomplete, with only a portion of the title visible, but it seems to relate to an art exhibit or event.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Boston Globe, June 2, 1944):

    • Title: "AT MEETING OF HARVARD CHAPTER OF PHI BETA KAPPA"
    • Content: This clipping includes a photograph and an article about a meeting of the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Wilbur K. Jordan, president of Radcliffe College, is the principal speaker. The article discusses the themes of education and the importance of free inquiry and thought. It mentions other attendees including Fred N. Robinson, Rev. Paul Perry Perkins, and Seth T. Gano.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Traveler, June 2, 1944):

    • Title: "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta"
    • Content: This article provides further details about Wilbur K. Jordan's address at the Phi Beta Kappa meeting. It emphasizes the role of education in promoting free inquiry and the pursuit of truth. Jordan is quoted as saying that education must be dedicated to the development of civilization and the preservation of democracy.

Overall, the clippings detail events and speeches related to Harvard University's graduation ceremonies and academic meetings, particularly focusing on the Phi Beta Kappa society and its emphasis on the importance of free inquiry and education.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clipping Bureau, dated June 1944. The clippings are pasted onto a single piece of paper and include the following articles:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Herald, June 5, 1944):

    • Headline: "Harvard Fete On Thursday"
    • Summary: This article discusses Harvard's biggest military commencement and a smaller civilian ceremony to take place on Thursday afternoon. It mentions that around 280 civilians will receive degrees. The event will be attended by notable figures including Gen. Sherman Miles and Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald. There will be no bacalaureate service, class day exercises, or student orations due to wartime conditions. The Harvard Phi Beta Kappa key ceremony will take place on Wednesday evening.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Herald, June 5, 1944):

    • A smaller article titled "FULL MEANING OF ART..." is partially visible, indicating a focus on art or cultural matters, but the full text is not legible.
  3. Middle Clipping (Boston Daily Globe, June 2, 1944):

    • Headline: "AT MEETING OF HARVARD CHAPTER OF PHI BETA KAPPA"
    • Summary: This article reports on the Harvard chapter meeting of Phi Beta Kappa. Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College was the principal speaker. The meeting was held at Fogg Museum and attended by Dr. Fred N. Robinson, President of the Harvard chapter, Rev. Palfrey Perkins, and Seth T. Gano, retiring president.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Traveler, June 2, 1944):

    • Headline: "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta"
    • Summary: This article highlights Wilbur K. Jordan’s address at the Phi Beta Kappa meeting. Jordan discussed the importance of education and its role in creating a free society. He emphasized the necessity of education to combat ignorance and prejudice, and to build a better future.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping (Boston Daily Globe, June 2, 1944):

    • Another partial clipping related to the Phi Beta Kappa meeting, focusing on Jordan’s speech and the broader themes of education and social responsibility.

The clippings collectively provide a snapshot of significant academic events and speeches at Harvard University in June 1944, particularly highlighting the Phi Beta Kappa society and its focus on education and freedom.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from June 1944, reporting on various events related to Harvard University. Here’s a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left (Herald, June 5, 1944):

    • Headline: "Harvard Fete On Thursday Only 280 Civilians To Receive Degrees"
    • Content: The article discusses Harvard University’s upcoming commencement ceremony, which is noted for its small civilian attendance due to the military context of World War II. Out of 935 degrees being awarded, only 280 will go to civilians. The rest will be granted to military personnel. The article lists notable individuals receiving honorary degrees, including General George C. Marshall, Admiral Harold R. Stark, and others. The event will feature military reviews and a special convocation.
  2. Top Center (Herald, June 5, 1944):

    • Content: Similar to the previous article, this brief mentions food rationing during the war and hints at the special nature of Harvard’s commencement.
  3. Top Right (The Boston Daily Globe, June 8, 1944):

    • Image and Caption: The clipping features a photograph of a meeting of the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The caption notes that Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College was the principal speaker at the event. Other individuals mentioned include Fred N. Robinson, Rev. Palfrey Perkins, and Seth T. Gano.
  4. Bottom Left (Traveler, June 8, 1944):

    • Headline: "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta Kappa"
    • Content: This article reports on Wilbur K. Jordan’s address to the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Jordan spoke about the heritage that the younger generation must uphold, emphasizing the importance of free society, personal freedom, and individual rights. He highlighted the need for the younger generation to understand these values to maintain a free and responsible society.

Each clipping reflects the intersection of academia with the broader societal and military events of the time, particularly the impact of World War II on university ceremonies and the themes discussed at academic gatherings.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from different dates in June 1944, affixed to a tan, paperboard-like surface with two metal document fasteners visible at the right edge. The clippings are from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" and refer to various topics, mostly associated with Harvard University events and personalities.

The top left clipping, dated June 5, 1944, details an event at Harvard University, specifically referring to a Harvard Fete for civilians receiving degrees. The second clipping from the left also dated June 5, discusses a large explosion.

The bottom left clipping dated June 2, 1944, mentions a person with the last name Jordan addressing a Harvard Phi Beta chapter. It talks about the importance of truth in various contexts, including wartime.

The two clippings on the right side dated June 8, 1944, from the Boston Evening Globe, contain a photograph with a caption that talks about a meeting of the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, mentioning several individuals along with their affiliations and roles. There is also a seal or emblem visible in the image.

The dates and context of the text suggest these clippings were collected during World War II and relate to Harvard University's activities during that period. The content seems to provide insight into the academic, social, and possibly wartime activities occurring at or around Harvard University at the time.

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A clipping file contains several newspaper clippings. The first clipping is from the Boston Herald and reads "Harvard Fete On Thursday Only 280 Civilians To Receive Degrees." The second clipping is from the Evening Globe and reads "Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta Kappa." The third clipping is from the Boston Daily Globe and reads "At Meeting of Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa--Pres. Wilbur N. Jordan (third from left) was the principal speaker at exercises held today at Fogg Museum." The clippings are arranged in chronological order and are attached to a brown folder.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and documents from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated June 8, 1944. The materials are organized on a brown folder or cover, with several stamps and markings indicating their origin and date. Here’s a detailed description:

Top Section:

  • Header: The top of the image features the header "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" with the address "8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass."
  • Stamps and Dates: Multiple stamps from different newspapers are visible:
    • Boston Herald: Dated June 5, 1944.
    • Boston Globe: Dated June 28, 1944.
    • Boston Traveler: Dated June 28, 1944.
  • Clippings:
    • Harvard Fete On Thursday: This clipping is from the Boston Herald and announces a large military commencement at Harvard University, scheduled for Thursday evening at the Tercentenary Theater. It highlights that this will be Harvard’s largest civilian and military commencement since 1930, with over 280 civilians and military personnel receiving degrees. The event will include speeches by notable figures, such as Rear Admiral Robert A. Thebaud and Major General Sherman M. Fairchild, and will feature special guests and military alumni.
    • Jordan Addresses Harvard Phi Beta Kappa: Another clipping from the Boston Traveler reports on a speech by Dr. Wilbur K. Jordan, president of Radcliffe College, at the annual meeting of the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The event took place at the Fogg Museum, and the article discusses the society's mission and its role in promoting intellectual and civic values.

Central Section:

  • Photograph: Below the clippings, there is a black-and-white photograph depicting four men in formal attire. The caption beneath the photo reads:
    • "AT MEETING OF HARVARD CHAPTER OF PHI BETA KAPPA—Pres. Wilbur K. Jordan of Radcliffe College (third from left) was the principal speaker at exercises held today at Fogg Museum. With Dr. Jordan are (left to right) Prof. Fred N. Robinson, new president of the Harvard Chapter, Rev. Palmer Perry, chaplain, and Seth T. Gano, retiring president."
    • The photograph shows the four individuals standing together, likely at the Phi Beta Kappa meeting mentioned in the clipping.

Additional Details:

  • Stamps and Markings: The folder includes various stamps and markings, such as "1984" and "THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE," indicating the source and year of the clippings.
  • Folder Design: The folder appears to be a simple brown cardboard cover, likely used for organizing and preserving the clippings. It has two visible holes on the right side, possibly for binding or filing purposes.

Overall Context:

The materials collectively document significant events at Harvard University in June 1944, including a major military commencement and a Phi Beta Kappa meeting. The inclusion of photographs, detailed captions, and multiple newspaper sources suggests these were important news items of the time, preserved for historical or archival purposes. The folder itself appears to be part of a news-clipping archive, likely maintained by the Boston News-Clip Bureau for reference or research.

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The image is a compilation of several newspaper clippings arranged on a brown sheet of paper. The clippings are from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and are dated June 1944. The clippings are from different newspapers, including the Herald, Evening Globe, and Traveler, all from Boston, Massachusetts.

The clippings cover various topics, including Harvard's commencement ceremony, where 280 civilians will receive degrees. The event will be held at the Harvard Stadium, with notable attendees such as Major General Sherman Miles and Rear Admiral Charles W. Taylor. The ceremony will also feature a presentation of training certificates to Army and Navy officers.

Another clipping discusses the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, with Dr. K. Jordan of Radcliffe College as the principal speaker. The event will be held at the Fogg Museum, with Dr. Jordan addressing the audience on the topic of education.

The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping each other. The image has a vintage feel, with the brown sheet of paper and the black-and-white newspaper clippings. The arrangement of the clippings suggests that they were collected and organized for a specific purpose, possibly for research or reference.