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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page includes information about various exhibitions and events happening at Harvard University's libraries and museums. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

University Library

• Exhibitions at Widener and Houghton Buildings:
  • Many Stars of Winter (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.):
    • Includes works by Thomas Hardy, John Keats, and others.
  • Early Printed Books:
    • Features the Gutenberg Bible and other significant early printed books.
  • Main Stair Landing:
    • A World at War - Early Propaganda Pamphlets.
  • Gorend Floor:
    • Old Harvard Buildings.
  • Reading Room Hall:
    • A World at War - Europe 1914-1918.
  • Exhibition Room:
    • Works by Thomas Harrison Evans, gifts of Madge Evans, and others.

Houghton Library

• Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books (until June 15):
  • Features works by John James Audubon, Mark Catesby, Alexander Wilson, and others.
  • Includes a variety of illustrations and lithographs.

Fogg Art Museum

• Exhibitions:
  • Venetian Fighters of the Eighteenth Century (through Sunday, May 20).
  • Late Nineteenth Century French Drawings (through Sunday, May 20).
  • Museum Class Exhibition (opening May 5):
    • Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fogg Art Museum (1895-1945).
    • Highlights the museum's history, activities, and growth.
    • Includes sections on the new Fogg Museum building, conservation, and technical research.
    • Features works by Professors Sachs and Rosenberg, and others.
    • Includes a special section on the museum's collection of drawings.
    • The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

The page also includes a handwritten note at the top indicating the date "Saturday May 5 1945." The layout is typical of a newsletter or gazette, with clear headings and organized sections for each library and museum.

The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page includes several sections detailing various exhibitions and events at Harvard University's libraries and museums.

1. University Library:

   • The current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton buildings are listed, with specific details about each:
     • Widener Memorial Library:
       • "A World at War" by Harry Elkins Widener, open Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday from 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM.
       • "The World of the Redman" by Mrs. George D. Widener, with the same hours.
       • "The World of the Redman" by Mrs. George D. Widener, with the same hours.
       • "The World of the Redman" by Mrs. George D. Widener, with the same hours.
     • Houghton Library:
       • "Illustrated Bird Books" exhibition, open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM.

2. Houghton Library:

   • The exhibition "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries" is scheduled until June 15. It features works by artists such as Catesby, Bewick, Audubon, and others, showcasing different printing techniques like woodcut, engraving, and lithography.

3. Fogg Art Museum:

   • The exhibition "Museum Class Exhibition" is open, featuring a retrospective of the museum's growth under the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes. The exhibition is divided into four sections:
     • Photographic section highlighting the new Fogg Museum building.
     • Section dedicated to Mr. Forbes' work in conservation and technical research.
     • Section showcasing the museum's collection of drawings.
     • Section on the activities of the seminar in museum work, including objects from the seminar's shows.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 5, 1945. The page contains announcements about various exhibitions in the University Library, Houghton Library, and the Fogg Art Museum.

University Library Exhibitions:

1. Widener Memorial Library:

   • Main Entrance Hall: Features a presentation of the Pacific Exhibition of 1939.
   • Main Stair Landing: Exhibits a World at War—Early Propaganda.
   • Ground Floor: Displays "Old Harvard Buildings."
   • Reading Room Hall: Includes a World at War—Europe.
   • Third Floor: Shows photographs of Filin Stars by the late Theodore Hall.
   • Fourth Floor: Features a display on the Poetry Room—Stephen Hero and The Dubliner.

   The hours are from Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday, 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

2. Houghton Library:

   • Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books: Runs until June 15, covering the development of the art from the 18th to the 20th centuries, including artists like Catesby, Bewick, Audubon, and others. The exhibit will be closed on Saturdays from May 1 to June 1, and Sundays through May 31.

Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:

1. Museum Class Exhibition:

   • Fogg Museum (1909-1944): Opened on May 5, this retrospective exhibition covers the growth and activities of the museum during the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
   • Venetian Etchings of the Eighteenth Century: Closed on Saturdays from May 1 to June 1.
   • Late Nineteenth-century French Drawings: Closed on Saturdays and Sundays through May 31.

   The exhibition will be open through June 16, with galleries XIII-XVI.

Specific Sections of the Fogg Museum Exhibition:

• First Section: Photographic development of the new museum building and comparisons with previous exhibits.
• Second Section: Focuses on the conservation and research of fine arts.
• Third Section: Dedicated to Mr. Sachs' collection and research on techniques and stages in the conservation of drawings.
• Fourth Section: Covers the seminar activities from inception to the present.

This page highlights the rich and varied historical and artistic exhibits available at Harvard University's various libraries and museums.

The image is a clipping from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The article describes various exhibitions and activities at Harvard University libraries and museums:

1. University Library - Widener Memorial Library:

   • Current Exhibitions:
     • "Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library" includes:
       • "Main Entrance Hall": A World at War - The Pacific.
       • "Widener Memorial Room": Exhibition of Incunabula in honor of the presentation of a Gutenberg Bible by Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener.
       • "Main Stair Landing": A World at War - Early Propaganda.
       • "Ground Floor": Old Harvard Buildings.
       • "Reading Room Hall": A World at War - Europe.
       • "Theater Hall": Photographs of Film Stars by the late Theodore Kosloff.
       • "First Floor": "Foggy Room": Sculptures and Drawings by Mr. and Mrs. Dubliner.
   • Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM.

2. Houghton Library:

   • Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books:
     • The exhibition "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 18th to 20th Centuries" is open until June 15.
     • Features works by notable artists like Catesby, Bewick, Audubon, and others.
     • The exhibit compares scientific and artistic presentation methods.
     • Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM.

3. Fogg Art Museum:

   • Exhibitions:
     • "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944" (Museum Class Exhibition) is open through June 16, covering the museum's activities and growth during the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
     • This exhibition is divided into four sections:
       • The first section is photographic, showing the new Fogg Museum building.
       • The second section is dedicated to Mr. Forbes' interest in conservation and technical research in Fine Arts.
       • The third section showcases Mr. Sachs' collection of drawings, including examples from the recent Winthrop Bequest.
       • The fourth section is dedicated to the activities of the museum seminar since its inception.
     • Hours: Galleries XIII-XVI.

The clipping also includes the addresses of the Boston News Clip Bureau and Harvard University Gazette, and notes the date and time of publication.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. It provides information about various exhibitions at Harvard University Libraries and the Fogg Art Museum.

University Library Exhibitions:

1. Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library

   • Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
   • Exhibitions:
     • Main Entrance Hall: "A World at War" – The Pacific.
     • Widener Memorial Room: Exhibition of Incunabula in honor of the Gutenberg Bible by Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener.
     • Main Stair Landing: "A World at War" – Early Propaganda.
     • Ground Floor: Old Harvard Buildings.
     • Reading Room Hall: "A World at War" – Europe.
     • Theater Collection: Photographs of Film Stars by the late Otto Saroni.
     • Forest Room: "Daguerreotypes" – Hero and the Dubliniers.

2. Houghton Library

   • Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
   • Exhibition: "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 15th to 20th Centuries"
     • Runs until June 15.
     • Focuses on the work of notable artists such as Catesby, Bewick, Audubon, Swainson, Gould, Lear, Wolf, Thorbum, Liddle, Lodge, and Fuertes.
     • Includes woodcut, engraving, and lithography, and offset lithography.

Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:

1. Exhibitions on View:

   • Fogg Museum (1909-1944): Museum Class Exhibition through June 16.
   • Galleries XIII-XVI: Various exhibitions.

2. Museum Class Exhibition:

   • Opens on May 5.
   • Covers the activities and growth of the museum during the directorship of Edward W. Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
   • Organized into four sections:
     • First Section: Photographic, emphasizing the museum's development.
     • Second Section: Focuses on the Fine Arts Department, particularly the work of Mr. Forbes.
     • Third Section: Highlights the museum's collection of drawings.
     • Fourth Section: Devoted to the activities of the seminar since its inception in 1920, with objects from each of the thirteen preceding annual seminars.

The clipping also includes the address of the Boston News-Clip Bureau, 5 Park Street, Boston, Mass.

The image shows a collection of news clippings from the "Boston News Clip Bureau" detailing various exhibitions at Harvard University's libraries and museums. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. University Library Exhibitions:

   • Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library:

     • Main Entrance Hall: Exhibits include "Man's Mortal Road to Civilization of Thembula" featuring a Gutenberg Bible donated by Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener.
     • Main Stair Landing: Displays "A Word at War – Early Propaganda."
     • Ground Floor: "Old Harvard Buildings" exhibit.
     • Reading Room Hall: "A Word at War – Europe, Theatre Collection" showcasing photographs from Fin Staub.
     • Fogg Room: "Stephen Hero and The Dubliners" exhibit.

   • Houghton Library:

     • Edison Room: Exhibits illuminated books, including "The Development of the Art, 1581 to 20th Century."
     • Keats Room: Displays manuscripts of poems and letters of John Keats.

2. Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books:

   • This exhibition, running until June 15 at the Houghton Library, covers the development of illustrated bird books from the 18th century to the 20th century. It includes works by notable artists such as Thomas Bewick, John James Audubon, Edward Wilson, John Gould, and others. The display highlights various illustration techniques, including woodcuts, hand-colored engravings, and lithography.

3. Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:

   • Venetian Etchers of the Eighteenth Century:

     • Located in the Print Room, this exhibition is open from Monday through Saturday.

   • Late Nineteenth-Century French Drawings:

     • Displayed in the Second Borghese Room, also open Monday through Saturday.

   • Museum Class Exhibition:

     • Opening on May 5, the Fogg Museum will feature an exhibition titled "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944." This retrospective exhibit will show the museum's growth and activities over the past 35 years, organized by members of the seminar under the direction of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
     • The exhibition is divided into two main sections:
       • The first section highlights the museum's development, focusing on its role in the educational system and its technical advancements.
       • The second section, curated by Mr. Sachs, centers on his personal interest in conservation, connoisseurship, and technical research, showcasing drawings and other items from various collections.
     • The exhibition will be on display until June 16, with the main sections remaining open through the summer.

Overall, the clippings provide a comprehensive look at the rich variety of exhibitions available at Harvard University's libraries and museums during the specified period.

This image appears to showcase a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," specifically a section discussing various exhibitions and events. The page is labeled with a stamp from the "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" on the upper right corner and an address below it. The content includes information about:

1. Exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton buildings of the Harvard University Library with specific days and times listed.
2. A collection of exhibits, including works about war and a presentation of incunabula by Ms. Widener, propaganda and works depicting Europe during the German Buzz Bomb, and a collection of photographs from stars by Thomas Harrison Evans, and other interesting topics.
3. Details on an exhibition at the Houghton Library until June 15th titled "Illustrated Bid Books" featuring works from the 14th to the 17th centuries.
4. A description of an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, presenting a retrospective survey of its activities and growth titled "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944."

Also visible is handwriting in pen on the top of the page reading "Saturday May 5 1945," suggesting that this clipping may be from that date. Overall, the page seems to be listing educational and cultural events relating to various aspects of art and history as pertained to the Harvard University context of that period.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page is numbered 180 and contains information about current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton buildings of the University Library, as well as exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

Key sections on the page include:

1. University Library Exhibitions:

   • Exhibitions at the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, including "A World at War" themed exhibits in several locations like the Main Entrance Hall, Main Stair Landing, Ground Floor, Reading Room Hall, Theatre Collection, and Poetry Room.
   • Houghton Library exhibitions such as Illustrated Bird Books and manuscripts and letters of John Keats.

2. Houghton Library Exhibition:

   • A detailed description of the exhibition titled "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries" running until June 15. It covers various artists and techniques used in ornithology and art.

3. Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:

   • The museums currently display exhibitions including the retrospective called "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944."
   • Description of a new exhibition opening on May 5, 1945, organized by members of a seminar on museum work.
   • The show is divided into four sections emphasizing different aspects of the museum's development and collections.
   • The exhibit focuses on photographic advancements, Mr. Forbes's department of conservation and research, Mr. Sachs's collection of drawings, and activities of the museum seminar.
   • The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

There are two labels at the top of the page indicating sources from the Boston News Clip and Boston News-Clip Bureau, both located in Boston, Massachusetts. The page shows some yellowing and tape marks, indicating age. Handwritten notation in blue ink at the top reads "Saturday May 5 1945."

The image shows an open book with a page that contains several sections of text. The top left corner has a label that reads "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" and "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with addresses. The top right corner has a label with the date "Saturday, May 5, 1945." The main body of the page is divided into sections, each with a different title. The first section is titled "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE," and it contains information about various exhibitions at the University Library, including the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, the Houghton Library, and the Fogg Art Museum. The second section is titled "HOUGHTON LIBRARY," and it provides details about an exhibition of illustrated bird books. The third section is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM," and it describes a new exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944." The fourth section is titled "Exhibitions," and it lists the exhibitions that are currently on view at the Fogg Art Museum. The page also includes some images and illustrations.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Harvard University Gazette", dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page is part of a news clipping from the Boston News Clip Bureau, located at 8 Bowstreet, Boston, Mass. The page is numbered 150 and is part of a collection labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "BOSTON NEWS CLIP BUREAU" at the top of the page.

Key Details on the Page:

1. Header Information:

   • The top of the page includes the names and addresses of the Boston News Clip Bureau and the Boston News Clip, indicating the source of the clipping.
   • The date is handwritten at the top in blue ink: "Saturday May 5 1945."

2. Main Content:

   • The page is divided into sections detailing various exhibitions and events at Harvard University libraries and museums:
     • Widener Library: Lists current exhibitions, including the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library and its main entrance hall, featuring exhibits such as "A World at War" and "Widerin Memorial Room: An Exhibition of Incunabula in honor of the presentation of a Gutenberg bible by Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener."
     • Houghton Library: Mentions an exhibition titled "Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books", running until June 15, showcasing works by artists such as Audubon, Bewick, and others. The exhibition highlights the development of the art of illustration from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
     • Fogg Art Museum: Announces a new exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1909–1944", which will open on May 5. This exhibition is described as a retrospective survey of the activities and growth of the museum during the Sachs directorship (1909–1944). The exhibition will be organized by members of the seminar in museum work conducted by Professors Sachs and Rosenblum.

3. Exhibition Details:

   • The Fogg Art Museum exhibition will be divided into four sections:
     • Photographic Section: Emphasizing advances in museum photography.
     • Forbes Section: Focusing on the department of fine arts, including research, techniques, and stages of Mr. Forbes’s immediate stimulus.
     • Sachs Section: Showcasing Sachs’s special field of concentration, with examples from the Fogg Museum and other collections.
     • Seminar Section: Highlighting the activities of the seminar since its inception, including objects from the thirteen preceding annual seminar shows.

4. Footer Note:

   • At the bottom of the page, there is a note in red ink stating:
     "These exhibitions are now on view at the Museum, Fogg Museum—1909–1944 (Museum Class Exhibition through June 16); Galleries XLIX–XLI."

Visual Characteristics:

• The page appears to be part of a bound document or archive, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on either side.
• The text is typed, with some handwritten annotations (e.g., the date at the top).
• The layout is formal and structured, typical of a university gazette or official publication.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated May 5, 1945, detailing upcoming exhibitions at Harvard's Widener Library, Houghton Library, and Fogg Art Museum. The page highlights the "Fogg Museum, 1909–1944" exhibition, which will open on the same day and will showcase the museum's history, growth, and activities under the Sachs directorship. The page also mentions other exhibitions, such as illustrated bird books at the Houghton Library and various displays at the Widener Library.