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This image shows a single, aged, and slightly yellowed page from the Harvard University Gazette, bearing the page number 180 at the top left. At the top center, "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" is printed in a bold, capitalized serif font.

Handwritten in blue ink across the top margin is the date: "Saturday May 5 1945".

The page is divided into several columns and sections, detailing current exhibitions and activities at Harvard's cultural institutions during World War II.

Main Sections:

1. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (Widener & Houghton Buildings)

   • Lists exhibitions and hours for different areas of the library, all related to the war.
   • Main Entrance Hall: "A World at War – the Pacific."
   • Widener Memorial Rooms: An exhibition of Incunabula (early printed books) in honor of a Gutenburg Bible.
   • Main Stair Landing: "A World at War – Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb."
   • Ground Floor – Old Harvard Buildings: "A World at War – Europe."
   • Theatre Collection: Photographs of Film Stars by Thomas Harrison Evans.
   • Poetry Room: Works by Stephen Hero and The Dubliners.
   • HOUGHTON LIBRARY: Hours listed as Monday-Friday: 9 A.M.-5 P.M.; Saturday: 9 A.M.-1 P.M.
     • Exhibition Room: "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 18th to 20th Centuries."
     • Keats Room: Manuscripts of Poems and Letters of John Keats.

2. HOUGHTON LIBRARY (Dedicated Section)

   • Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books:
     • Running until June 15, this exhibition covers artists from Catesby to Fuertes.
     • It compares different eras of ornithological illustration, showcasing techniques like woodcut, hand-colored engravings, lithography, chromo-lithography, collotype, and offset lithography.

3. FOGG ART MUSEUM

   • Exhibitions:
     • Fogg Museum – 1909-1944 (Museum Class Exhibition): Open through June 16 in Galleries XIII-XVI.
     • Venetian Etchers of the Eighteenth Century: Open through July 1 in the Print Room (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays).
     • Late Nineteenth-century French Drawings: Open through May 31 on the Second Floor, office southeast corner (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays).

4. Museum Class Exhibition (Detailed Article)

   • An in-depth article announces the opening of the "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944" exhibition on May 5.
   • It's a retrospective organized by students in a seminar on museum work, under Professors Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
   • The exhibition is divided into four sections:
     • Section 1 (Photographic): Shows advancements in the new Fogg Museum building compared to the old one.
     • Section 2: Dedicated to Prof. Forbes' major interest: the department of conservation and technical research in Fine Arts.
     • Section 3: Dedicated to Prof. Sachs' field: the museum's collection of drawings, featuring examples from the Winthrop Bequest and Sachs' personal collection on loan.
     • Section 4: Focused on the activities of the museum seminar since its inception, including objects from the 13 previous annual shows. The exhibit runs until June 16.

Physical Condition:

The paper is aged, with visible creases, a torn corner on the left (where it appears to have been torn from a bound volume), and some discoloration and stains, particularly a dark smudge near the bottom left. A small, thin red line is visible vertically near the left edge. A piece of brown tape is affixed horizontally across the lower third of the page, likely a repair. The overall appearance suggests a well-used historical document.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. It contains information about exhibitions at the University Library and the Fogg Art Museum. Here's a breakdown of the content:

1. University Library:

   • The current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton buildings are described.
   • The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library has exhibitions including "A World at War – the Pacific" in the Main Entrance Hall, "A World at War – Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb" on the Main Stair Landing, and "A World at War – Europe" in the Reading Room Hall.
   • The Houghton Library has an exhibition of "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries" until June 15.
   • Additional exhibitions include "Venetian Etchers of the Eighteenth Century" and "Late Nineteenth-century French Drawings."

2. Fogg Art Museum Class Exhibition:

   • On May 5, the Fogg Art Museum opened a new exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1909–1944."
   • The exhibition is a retrospective survey of the activities and growth of the museum during the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
   • The show is divided into four sections, each emphasizing a different aspect of the museum's development: the new Fogg Museum building, conservation and technical research, the museum's collection of drawings, and the activities of the seminar since its inception.

The page is part of a printed publication, and the top of the page has a handwritten note that reads "Saturday May 5 1945." The paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear.

This image is a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page number is 180. The content is divided into several sections, each describing different exhibitions and events at various university facilities. Here is a detailed breakdown:

University Library

• Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library:

  • Open hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Exhibitions:
    • Main Entrance Hall: "A World at War — the Pacific."
    • Widener Memorial Rooms: An 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 and the German Buzz Bomb."
    • Ground Floor: "Old Harvard Buildings."
    • Reading Room Hall: "A World at War — Europe."
    • Theatre Collection: Photographs of Film Stars by the late Thomas Harrison Evans, gift of Madge Evans.
    • Poetry Room: "Stephen Hero and The Dubliners."

• Houghton Library:

  • Open hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Exhibitions:
    • Exhibition Room: "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 18th to 20th Centuries."
    • Keats Room: Manuscripts of Poems and Letters of John Keats.

Houghton Library

• Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books:
  • Until June 15, an exhibition titled "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries" will be presented.
  • The exhibition covers the work of prominent artists from the respective periods, including Catesby, Bewick, Audebert, Wilson, Barraband, Knip, Audubon, Swainson, Gould, Lear, Wolf, Thorburn, Liljefors, Lodge, and Fuertes.
  • It aims to demonstrate differences in scientific and artistic presentation and reproduction techniques, including woodcut, hand-colored engraving, lithograph, and offset lithography.

Fogg Art Museum

• Museum Class Exhibition:
  • On May 5, the Fogg Art Museum will open an exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1909–1944."
  • The exhibition is a retrospective survey of the museum's activities and growth under the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
  • Organized by members of the seminar in museum work conducted by Professors Sachs and Rosenburg.
  • The show is divided into four sections:
    1. Photographic advancements and differences between exhibitions held at the two buildings.
    2. Mr. Forbes's major interest in the department of conservation and technical research in fine arts.
    3. Mr. Sachs's collection of drawings.
    4. Activities of the seminar since its inception.

Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions

• The exhibition "Fogg Museum — 1909–1944" is on view in Galleries XIII-XVI until June 16.

Additional Exhibitions:

• Venetian Etchers of the Eighteenth Century (through July 1) in the Print Room.
• Late Nineteenth-century French Drawings (through May 31) on the second floor, office southeast corner.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page is divided into several sections, each detailing different exhibitions and events happening at Harvard University.

The top section lists exhibitions at the University Library, including "Venetian Etchers of the Eighteenth Century" and "Late Nineteenth-century French Drawings."

Below this, there's a section titled "Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library," which lists various exhibitions such as "A World at War – the Pacific," "An exhibition of Gutenberg bibles," and "A World at War – Europe."

Further down, the "Houghton Library" section announces an "Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books" that will cover the work of artists from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

The "Fogg Art Museum" section details a new exhibition called "Fogg Art Museum, 1909–1944," which is a retrospective survey of the museum's activities and growth. This exhibition is organized by professors Sachs and Rosenberg and is divided into four sections, each focusing on different aspects of the museum's development, technical research, and collection of drawings.

The page also mentions that the exhibition will remain open until June 16. The overall layout is text-heavy, with a formal tone typical of university publications from the mid-20th century. The page is slightly aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating its historical nature.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page contains information about exhibitions at the University Library and the Fogg Art Museum. The University Library has several exhibitions, including "Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library," "Widener Memorial Rooms," "Main Entrance Hall," "Ground Floor," "Houghton Library," and "Exhibition Room." The Fogg Art Museum is set to open a new exhibition called "Fogg Art Museum, 1909-1944." The exhibition will be divided into four sections, each of which will emphasize a different aspect of the museum's development. The exhibition will remain open until June 16, 1945.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page is structured into several sections, detailing various exhibitions and events taking place at Harvard University libraries and museums. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Header Information

• Date: Saturday, May 5, 1945 (handwritten at the top).
• Publication: Harvard University Gazette.
• Page Number: 180.

Main Sections

1. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

This section lists current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton Library buildings of the Harvard University Library. The exhibitions are organized by specific rooms and floors:

• Widener Library:

  • Main Entrance Hall: A World at War – the Pacific.
  • Widener Memorial Hall: An exhibition of Inca artifacts in honor of the presentation of a Gutenberg Bible by Mrs. Stein Landon.
  • Widener Dining and George D. Widener: Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb.
  • Ground Floor: Old Harvard Buildings.
  • Heating Room Hall: A World at War – Europe.
  • Theatre Collection: Photographs of Film Stars, Thomas Harrison Evans, a gift of Madge Evans.

• Poetry Room: Stephen Hero and The Dubliners.

• Exhibition Room: Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 15th to 20th Centuries.

  • Knuts Room: Manuscripts of Poems and Letters of John Keats.

2. HOUGHTON LIBRARY

• Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books:
  • Dates: Until June 15.
  • Description: The Houghton Library presents an exhibition titled Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 15th to 20th Centuries. The exhibition highlights the work of famous artists such as Caspar, Bewick, Audubon, Wilson, Sueharn, Knip, Audubon, Swanson, Gould, Lear, Wolff, Thornburn, Lifers, Lodge, and Fuertes. It showcases differences in scientific and artistic presentation methods, including woodcut, hand-colored engraving, lithography, engraving printed in color, chromo-lithograph, collotype, and offset lithography. Many of the art works are long-famous in ornithology and will be displayed in large folios.

3. FOGG ART MUSEUM

• Exhibitions:

  • Venetian Etchers of the Eighteenth Century (through July 1): Print Room (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays).
  • Late Nineteenth-century French Drawings (through May 31): Second floor, office southeast corner (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays).

• Museum Class Exhibition:

  • Title: Fogg Art Museum, 1909–1944: The Exhibition.
  • Dates: On May 5, the Fogg Art Museum will open a new exhibition called Fogg Art Museum, 1909–1944. The exhibition will survey the activities and growth of the museum during the dictatorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
  • Structure: The show will be divided into four sections, each emphasizing a different aspect of the museum’s development:
    1. Photographic: Illustrates advancements in the new Fogg Museum building and compares them to older exhibitions held at the two buildings through the years.
    2. Mr. Forbes’s Department of Fine Arts: Focuses on conservation and technical research in the field, highlighting the department’s establishment, its value, and the research aspects of its work.
    3. Mr. Sachs’s Special Field of Concentration: Dedicated to the museum’s collection of drawings, including recent Winthrop Bequest to the Fogg Museum and others from Mr. Sachs’s collection on permanent loan.
    4. Last Section: Devoted to the activities of the seminar on museum work, including annual seminars since its inception and preceding objects shown in each of the thirteen annual seminars.

• Exhibition Dates: The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

Additional Notes

• Handwritten Note: At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten note stating: "These exhibitions are now on view at the Museum: Fogg Museum, 1909–1944 (Museum Class Exhibition; through June 15)."
• Formatting: The text is typed, with clear headings and subheadings organizing the information. The page appears to be part of an official university publication.

Overall Description

The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette from May 5, 1945, detailing various exhibitions and events at Harvard’s libraries and museums. It highlights exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton Libraries, including illustrated bird books, photographs, and historical artifacts, as well as a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum surveying the museum’s history from 1909 to 1944. The page is well-organized and provides detailed descriptions of each exhibition, including dates, locations, and thematic focuses.

The image appears to be a scanned page from the "Harvard University Gazette", displaying various listings for exhibitions at the university's libraries and museums. The page is dated Saturday, May 5, 1945, handwritten at the top. The text provides details about exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton Libraries, touching on themes such as World War II, photographic collections of the Farm Security Administration, and exhibits of illustrated bird books ranging from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Additionally, the page mentions the Fogg Art Museum, where an exhibition titled "Fogg Museum, 1939-1944" is on view. This exhibition seems to offer a retrospective survey of the exhibition choices and growth of the museum during the war years, emphasizing various aspects of museum development, technical research, and scholarly output. There is a marked red check next to this section, possibly indicating particular interest or importance. The document shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and minor creases, suggesting it may be of historical interest or from an archival collection.

This image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated "Saturday May 5 1945," handwritten at the top. The page number is 180.

The content includes information about exhibitions and events at Harvard's University Library, Houghton Library, and the Fogg Art Museum.

Key sections and details:

1. University Library:

   • Exhibitions at Widener and Houghton Libraries.
   • At Widener:
     • "Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library" open Monday to Saturday.
     • "Main Entrance Hall: A World at War — the Pacific."
     • "Widener Memorial Rooms: An exhibition of Incunabula" presented by Widener Dixon and George D. Widener.
     • "Main Stair Landing: A World at War — Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb."
     • "Ground Floor: Old Harvard Buildings."
     • "Reading Room Hall: A World at War — Europe."
     • "Theatre Collection: Photographs of Film Stars by Thomas Harrison Evans."
     • "Poetry Room: Stephen Hero and The Dubliners."
   • At Houghton Library (Monday-Friday 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM):
     • "Exhibition Room: Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 18th to 20th Centuries."
     • "Keats Room: Manuscripts of Poems and Letters of John Keats."

2. Houghton Library:

   • Details about an exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books running until June 15.
   • Emphasizes the coverage of major ornithologist artists and various artistic processes like woodcut, engravings, lithographs, and chromo-lithography.
   • Notes that some large folios long famous in ornithology and art will be shown.

3. Fogg Art Museum:

   • Current exhibitions include "Fogg Museum, 1909–1944 (Museum Class Exhibition; through June 16)" in Galleries XIII–XVI.
   • Upcoming exhibition from May 5 about the Fogg Museum's retrospective survey of activities and growth during the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
   • The exhibition is divided into four sections emphasizing the museum’s development, photographic advances, Mr. Forbes’ interest in conservation and technical research, and Mr. Sachs’ special field of concentration related to the museum’s collection of drawings.
   • It also notes the importance of recent gifts and bequests to the museum’s collection.
   • Highlights the training of museum personnel and includes objects from thirteen annual seminar shows.
   • The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

The page has a tape stain and some discoloration on the left side, and a faint red circle drawn near the bottom left.

This image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated “Saturday May 5, 1945,” handwritten at the top. The text is printed in a formal, serif font and discusses exhibitions held at various Harvard University libraries and museums, including the Widener and Houghton Libraries and the Fogg Art Museum.

Key sections:

1. University Library:

   • Describes exhibitions in Widener and Houghton Libraries on topics such as incunabula (early printed books), World War propaganda, and illustrated poetry manuscripts.

2. Houghton Library:

   • Highlights an exhibition titled "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries," featuring works by numerous artists.

3. Fogg Art Museum:

   • Announces a "Museum Class Exhibition" tracing the development of the museum and its collection under recent directors, Edward Forbes and Paul Sachs, running until June 16.
   • Details how the museum exhibits will provide insights into art conservation and technical research.

The page has a clean layout with neat text columns, emphasizing academic and cultural content. The handwritten date at the top personalizes the page.

This is an old printed page from the Harvard University Gazette. It’s a cream-colored, slightly worn newspaper page laid out in two columns. The heading reads “HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE” with sections titled University Library, Houghton Library, and Fogg Art Museum. The text describes current exhibitions and what’s on view at Widener and Houghton libraries and the Fogg Art Museum, including details like locations, hours, and dates. The page has a handwritten blue note across the top (appears to say something like “Saturday May 5 [1945]”). There are small red markings near the margins as well.