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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. It lists various exhibitions and events happening at different Harvard University libraries and museums. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

University Library

• Current Exhibitions:

  • Widener Library:

    • Main Hall:
      • Exhibit on "A World at War" – The Pacific.
      • Widener Memorial Room: Facsimiles of manuscripts from the Gutenberg Bible.
      • Main Stair Landing: "A World at War" – Early Propaganda and the German Book Ban.
    • Gallery Floor:
      • Exhibit on "A World at War" – Europe.
      • Theatre Collection: Photographs of Film Stars by the late Thomas Harrison Evans.
      • Forty-Fourth Exhibition of Harvard University.

  • Houghton Library:

    • 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:
  • Running until June 15.
  • Features illustrated bird books from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
  • Artists include John James Audubon, Mark Catesby, Alexander Wilson, and others.
  • Focuses on the development of scientific and artistic representation of birds.
  • Includes various printing techniques: hand-colored engravings, lithographs, chromo-lithography, collotype, and offset lithography.

Fogg Art Museum

• Exhibitions:

  • Fogg Museum – 1909-1944:
    • Museum Class Exhibition (through June 16).
    • Galleries XIII-XVI.
  • Venetian Etchings of the Eighteenth Century:
    • Through May 13.
    • Room 3 (Fogg Scholars' difference and Sundays).
  • Late Nineteenth-century French Drawings:
    • Through May 13.
    • Room 4 (Fogg Scholars' difference and Sundays).

• Museum Class Exhibition:

  • Opens on May 5.
  • Retrospective survey of the museum's activities and growth under the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs.
  • Divided into four sections:
    • Architectural Development:
      • Shows the evolution of the museum building.
    • Mr. Forbes' Major Interest:
      • Focuses on conservation and technical research.
    • Mr. Sachs's Field of Concentration:
      • Highlights the museum's collection of original works of art.
    • Seminar on Museum Work:
      • Displays objects from the annual seminar shows.
  • Exhibition remains open until June 16.

The page provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural and academic exhibitions available at Harvard University during that time.

The document is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. It details various exhibitions at the University Library, including the Widener and Houghton buildings. The Widener Memorial Library hosts several exhibitions such as 'A World at War – The Pacific,' 'Widener Dixon and George D. Widener: A Memorial Exhibition,' and others, with specific rooms and times listed. The Houghton Library presents an exhibition titled 'Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries,' featuring works by prominent artists and focusing on different reproduction techniques. The Fogg Art Museum opens a new exhibition called 'Fogg Museum, 1909-1944,' which reviews the growth of the museum under the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs, highlighting the museum's development, conservation work, and collections, including drawings, paintings, and decorative arts. The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page primarily contains information about the current exhibitions at Harvard University's libraries and the Fogg Art Museum.

University Library Exhibitions:

1. Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library:

   • Main Entrance Hall: "A World at War – The Pacific"
   • Widener Memorial Rooms: "An Exhibition of Incunabula in Honor of the Museum's 100th Anniversary"
   • Widener Dixon and George D. Widener: "A World at War – Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb"
   • Main Stair Landing: "A World at War – Europe"
   • Ground Floor: "Old Harvard Buildings"
   • Heading Room: "A World at War – Europe"
   • Reading Room: "A Survey of Film Stars by the Late Thomas Harrison Evans"
   • Poetry Room: "Stephen Hero and The Dubliniers"
     Exhibitions are open Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. Houghton Library:

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

Houghton Library:

• An exhibition of "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 18th to 20th Centuries" continues until June 15.

Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:

1. Venetian Etchers of the Eighteenth Century (through July 1):
   • Print Room (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays)
2. Late Nineteenth-Century French Drawings (through May 31):
   • Second Floor, Office Southeast Corner (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays)

Fogg Museum Class Exhibition:

• On May 5, the Fogg Art Museum will open a new exhibition titled "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944."
  • The exhibition is organized into four sections, each focusing on different aspects of the museum's history:
    1. Development: Illustrates advancements and changes over the years.
    2. Forbes' Contributions: Highlights the work of Edward Waldo Forbes.
    3. Sachs' Collection: Features drawings from the Sachs collection, including a significant piece from the recent Winthrop Bequest.
    4. Training and Seminar Work: Details the museum's training seminars and activities since its inception.

This exhibition will remain open until June 16.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page contains information about various university library exhibitions and the opening of a new exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

University Library:

• Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library:

  • Exhibitions include:

    • Main Entrance Hall: "A World at War: The Pacific"
    • Widener Memorial Rooms: "An Exhibition of Incunabula in Honor of the 500th Anniversary of the 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."
    • Poetry Room: "The Literature of Film Stars by the late Thomas Harrison Evans."
    • Poetry Room: "Stephen Hero and The Dubliners" by James Joyce.

  • Operating Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 10 PM; Saturday, 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

• Houghton Library:

  • Exhibitions include:

    • Exhibition Room: "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 18th to 20th Centuries."
    • Reading Room: "Manuscripts of Poems and Letters of John Keats."

  • Operating Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; Saturday, 9 AM to 1 PM.

Additional Exhibitions:

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

Fogg Art Museum:

• Exhibitions:
  • "Fogg Museum 1909-1944" (Museum Class Exhibition, through June 16), Galleries XIII-XVI.
• Museum Class Exhibition:
  • On May 5, the Fogg Art Museum will open a new exhibition titled "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944."
  • The exhibition will be divided into four sections:
    1. Photographic section illustrating the museum's development.
    2. Department of Fine Arts, showcasing the work of Mr. Forbes.
    3. Collection of drawings, highlighting Mr. Sachs's special interest.
    4. Training of museum personnel and the activities of the museum since its inception.

The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. It provides information on current exhibitions at the University Library and the Fogg Art Museum.

University Library Exhibitions:

1. Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library (Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

   • Main Entrance Hall: "A World at War" on the Pacific.
   • Widener Memorial Room: Exhibition of Incunabula in honor of the 500th anniversary of the 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:
     • Heading Room Hall: "A World at War – Europe."
     • Poetry Room: "A World at War – Film Stars" by the late Thomas Harrison Evans.
   • Stephen Hero and The Dubliners by James Joyce.

2. Houghton Library (Monday through 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.
   • Reading Room: Manuscripts of Poems and Letters of John Keats.

Houghton Library Exhibition:

• An exhibition titled "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries" is running until June 15. It showcases the works of notable artists such as Catesby, Bewick, Audubon, Swainson, Gould, Lear, Wolf, Thorburn, Lifefors, Lodge, and Fuertes. The exhibition is arranged to highlight differences in scientific and artistic presentation and techniques of reproduction, including woodcut, hand-colored engraving, lithography, and offset lithography.

Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:

• Fogg Museum, 1909-1944 (Museum Class Exhibition): Opens on May 5, showcasing the museum's activities and growth from 1909 to 1944. It is divided into four sections:
  1. Photographic Section: Highlights advancements made by the new Fogg Museum building.
  2. Mr. Forbes' Section: Focuses on the department of conservation and technical research in the field of Fine Arts.
  3. Mr. Sachs' Section: Features drawings from the recent Winthrop Bequest to the Fogg Museum and Sachs' collection.
  4. Seminar Section: Devoted to the activities of the seminar since its inception, including objects shown in each of the thirteen preceding annual seminar shows.

The exhibition will be open until June 16.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically page 180, detailing exhibitions at the University Library and the Fogg Art Museum.

University Library Exhibitions

Widener Memorial Library:

1. Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library (Class of 1907)

   • Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM - 10 PM; Saturday, 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM.
   • Exhibitions:
     • Main Entrance Hall: A World at War: The Pacific Theater, featuring materials from the presentation of a certificate of honor to Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener by Mrs. Main.
     • Star Landing: A World at War – Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb.
     • Ground Floor: Old Harvard Buildings, with photographs by Mildred Morse Stevens.
     • Theatre Collection: Photographs of film stars by the late Thomas Harrison Evans, gift of Madeley Evans.
     • Poetry Room: Works by Stephen Hero and The Dubliners.

2. Houghton Library:

   • Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturday, 9 AM - 1 PM.
   • Exhibition:
     • Exhibition Room: Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 15th to 20th Centuries, showcasing ornithological manuscripts, prints, and letters of John Keats.

Houghton Library Special Exhibition:

• An exhibition titled "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries" will be open until June 15. This exhibition covers the work of prominent artists from different periods, including Catesby, Bewick, Audubon, Wolf, and others. The display is arranged to demonstrate scientific and artistic advancements in the technique of reproduction, including wood engraving, hand-colored engraving, and lithography.

Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions

Exhibitions:

• The Fogg Art Museum will present several exhibitions from May 15 to June 16, located in Galleries XIII-XVI.
  • Venetian Etchings of the Eighteenth Century: On view through July 1 in the Print Room (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays).
  • Late Nineteenth-Century French Drawings: On view through May 31 in the second floor south-east corner (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays).

Museum Class Exhibition:

• On May 5, the Fogg Art Museum will open a new exhibition titled "Museum Class Exhibition, 1939-1944." This exhibition is a retrospective survey of the activities and growth of the museum's educational role under the direction of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs. The exhibition is divided into four sections:
  1. Photographic Advances: Highlights the museum's photographic advancements.
  2. Department of Conservation and Technical Research: Focuses on the establishment and research of the department.
  3. Drawings and Techniques: Features illustrations of techniques and stages in the restoration of artworks.
  4. Annual Seminar Exhibits: Showcases objects presented in the annual seminar for the previous five years.

The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

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.

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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 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.