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The image shows a typed document from Harvard University, dated September 22, 1955. The document is a news release from the University News Office, titled "Posthumous recognition of the role he played in promoting appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and throughout the world was accorded Dr. Langdon Warner, former curator of Oriental Art at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, by the Japanese government in ceremonies at the Warner home, 64 Linnaean St., Thursday (Sept. 22)."

The document details that Mr. Shigenobu Shima, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the United States, presented the Order of the Sacred Treasure to Mrs. Warner, the widow of Dr. Warner. The award was conferred by the Emperor of Japan. It mentions that Dr. Warner, who passed away in June of that year, had retired from Harvard in 1950. His first trip to Asia was in 1904, and he made significant contributions to the field of art, including work at various museums and institutions, and service as a vice consul doing confidential work in Japan and Siberia for the U.S. State Department. He also installed and directed the exhibition of Arts of the Pacific Basin at the San Francisco Exposition of 1939.

The image shows a handwritten document from the Harvard University News Office, dated September 22, 1955. The document is titled "Release Afternoon Papers of Thursday, Sept. 22, 1955."

The main content of the document is a tribute to Dr. Langdon Warner, who passed away last June. The text highlights that Dr. Warner received posthumous recognition from the Japanese government for his significant contributions to promoting appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and globally.

In the ceremonies held at the Warner home on September 22, 1955, Mr. Shigenobu Shima, Japan's Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary, presented Mrs. Warner with the Order of the Sacred Treasure. This award was conferred by the Emperor of Japan.

The document details Dr. Warner's extensive career:

• He was the former Curator of Oriental Art at the Pogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
• Dr. Warner made his first trip to Asia in 1904, following his graduation from Harvard College, as part of the Pumpey-Carnegie expedition to Russian Turkestan.
• Before joining Harvard, he studied in Japan for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and worked on various projects, including investigating the establishment of an institute for Asian Studies for the Smithsonian Institution.
• He headed expeditions for the Cleveland Museum of Art and was appointed Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art in Philadelphia.
• Dr. Warner also conducted confidential work for the U.S. State Department in Japan and Siberia and contributed to the 1939 San Francisco Exposition by collecting and directing the exhibition of arts from the Pacific Basin.

The document is signed by Langdon Warner, presumably Mrs. Warner.

The image shows a page from a document dated September 22, 1955, issued by the University News Office of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is titled "Release: Afternoon Papers of Thursday, Sept. 22, 1955."

The text on the page provides information about a posthumous recognition awarded to Dr. Langdon Warner, a former curator of Oriental Art at the Pogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The recognition comes from the Japanese government and was presented to Mrs. Warner, Dr. Warner's widow, by Mr. Shigenobu Shima, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the United States. The award is the Order of the Sacred Treasure, conferred by the Emperor of Japan.

The document also provides a brief biography of Dr. Warner, noting that he passed away in June of the same year (1955). Dr. Warner had retired from Harvard University in 1950. He made his first trip to Asia in 1904, following his graduation from Harvard College, as part of the Pumpey-Carnegie expedition to Russian Turkestan. Before joining the Pogg Art Museum in 1923, he conducted various studies and expeditions, including work for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Smithsonian Institute, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Pennsylvania Museum of Art. He also served as a vice consul, doing confidential work for the U.S. State Department in Japan and Siberia, and organized the exhibition of Arts of the Pacific Basin at the San Francisco Exposition of 1939.

The image is a press release from Harvard University's News Office, dated September 22, 1955. It announces a posthumous recognition awarded to Dr. Langdon Warner by the Japanese government.

Key points in the press release are:

1. Recognition by Japan:

   • The Japanese government honored Dr. Langdon Warner for his role in promoting the appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and worldwide.

2. Award Ceremony:

   • The award ceremony took place at the Warner home, 64 Linnaean St., on Thursday, September 22.
   • Mr. Shigenobu Shima, the Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the United States, presented the Order of the Sacred Treasure to Mrs. Warner, Dr. Warner's widow.

3. Biographical Information on Dr. Langdon Warner:

   • Dr. Warner passed away in June of the same year.
   • He retired from Harvard University in 1950.
   • His first trip to Asia was in 1904, following his graduation from Harvard College as a member of the Pumpelly-Carnegie expedition to Russian Turkestan.
   • In 1923, he joined the Fogg Art Museum in Boston.
   • He studied in Japan for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and explored the possibility of establishing an institute for Asian Studies for the Smithsonian Institution.
   • He led an expedition to China for the Cleveland Museum of Art.
   • He served as Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art in Philadelphia.
   • During his time in Japan and Siberia for the U.S. State Department, he performed confidential work.
   • He was involved in installing and directing the exhibition of Arts of the Pacific Basin at the San Francisco Exposition of 1939.

The image shows a historical press release from Harvard University, dated September 22, 1955. The document is titled "RELEASE: AFTERNOON PAPERS OF THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1955" and originates from the University News Office.

The release details the posthumous recognition given to Dr. Langdon Warner, former curator of Oriental Art at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The Japanese government honored Dr. Warner for his role in promoting the appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and worldwide. The ceremony took place at his home on Linnaean Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on September 22, 1955.

Mr. Shigenobu Shima, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the United States, presented the Order of the Sacred Treasure to Mrs. Warner, Dr. Warner’s widow, on behalf of the Emperor of Japan.

The document also mentions that Dr. Warner passed away in June of the same year. He had retired from Harvard University in 1950. His first trip to Asia was in 1904, as a member of the Pumpelly-Carnegie expedition to Russian Turkestan. Before joining the Fogg Art Museum in 1923, Dr. Warner had various roles, including studying in Japan for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, investigating the feasibility of establishing an institute for Asian Studies for the Smithsonian Institution, heading an expedition to China for the Cleveland Museum of Art, and serving as Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art in Philadelphia. He also worked as a vice consul for the U.S. State Department in Japan and Siberia, and he collected and directed the exhibition of Arts of the Pacific Basin at the San Francisco Exposition of 1939.

The image shows a document from Harvard University's University News Office, dated September 22, 1955. The document is a press release detailing a posthumous recognition of Dr. Langdon Warner, who was a former curator of Oriental Art at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

Key points from the document include:

1. Recognition and Award:

   • Dr. Langdon Warner was recognized for his role in promoting the appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and globally.
   • The Japanese government held a ceremony at Dr. Warner's home on September 22, 1955, to honor him.
   • Dr. Shigemitsu Shizu, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the United States, presented the Order of the Sacred Treasure to Mrs. Warner, the widow of Dr. Warner. This award was conferred by the Emperor of Japan.

2. Background on Dr. Warner:

   • Dr. Warner passed away in June of the same year.
   • He retired from Harvard University in 1950.
   • His first trip to Asia was in 1904, a year after graduating from Harvard College, as part of the Pumpelly-Carnegie expedition to Russian Turkestan.
   • He joined the Fogg Art Museum in 1923.
   • Prior to this, he studied in Japan for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, investigated the feasibility of establishing an institute for Asian Studies for the Smithsonian Institute, and led an expedition to China for the Cleveland Museum of Art.
   • He was also appointed Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art in Philadelphia and did confidential work in Japan and Siberia for the U.S. State Department.
   • He collected, installed, and directed the exhibition of arts of the Pacific Basin at the San Francisco Exposition of 1939.

The document is placed in a folder with "Langdon Warner" handwritten at the top.

This image shows a typed document from Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At the top of the document, written by hand in cursive, is the name "Langdon Warner." The document is titled "RELEASE AFTERNOON PAPERS OF THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1955 UNIVERSITY NEWS OFFICE."

The document describes a posthumous recognition awarded to Dr. Langdon Warner, who was a former curator of Oriental art at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The Japanese government honored his role in promoting the appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and throughout the world. The ceremony took place at the Warner home on September 22, 1955.

Mr. Shigenobu Shima, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the United States, presented the Order of the Sacred Treasure to Mrs. Warner, the widow of Dr. Warner. The award was conferred by the Emperor of Japan.

There's more information about Dr. Warner's achievements and contributions to art, Asian studies, and his diplomatic work. The document also mentions Dr. Warner's passing the previous June and outlines his career, including his travels to Asia, his academic undertakings, and his involvement with multiple museums and expositions.

The document appears aged with discolored and frayed edges, indicative of its historical nature. The word "(more)" at the bottom indicates that there is additional text on another page not visible in the image.

The image shows a typewritten document titled "HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE, MASS." It is labeled as a release for the "AFTERNOON PAPERS OF THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1955" from the "UNIVERSITY NEWS OFFICE." The content of the document is about the posthumous recognition of Dr. Langdon Warner for his role in promoting appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and globally. The recognition was awarded by the Japanese government in ceremonies at Warner's home on September 22, 1955.

Mr. Shigenobu Shima, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the U.S., presented the Order of the Sacred Treasure to Mrs. Warner, the widow of Dr. Warner, with the award conferred by the Emperor of Japan. The document recounts Dr. Warner's career and contributions, including his retirement from Harvard University in 1950, his first trip to Asia in 1904, and his work with various museums and exhibitions related to Asian art. The document is attached to a page marked with the handwritten name "Langdon Warner" at the top.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, dated September 22, 1955, from the Harvard University Afternoon Papers. The page features an article about Dr. Langdon Warner, a former curator of Oriental Art at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article discusses the posthumous recognition of Dr. Warner's contributions to promoting appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and worldwide. The Japanese government honored him with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, presented to his widow, Mrs. Warner, by Mr. Shigenobu Shima, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the United States. The article also provides a brief overview of Dr. Warner's career, including his travels to Asia, his roles in various art institutions, and his involvement in diplomatic work for the U.S. State Department.

The image shows an open book or document, likely from an archive or historical collection. The visible page is a printed news release from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., dated Thursday, Sept. 22, 1955, issued by the University News Office. The document is titled "RELEASE: AFTERNOON PAPERS OF THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1955."

Key Details from the Text:

1. Subject of the Release:
   The release discusses the posthumous recognition of Dr. Langdon Warner, a former curator of Oriental Art at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. It highlights his significant contributions to promoting the appreciation of Japanese art in the United States and globally.

2. Ceremony Details:

   • A ceremony was held at the Warner Home, 64 Linnaean St., on Thursday, Sept. 22, to honor Dr. Warner.
   • Mr. Shigenobu Shima, the Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of Japan to the United States, presented the Order of the Sacred Treasure to Mrs. Warner, Dr. Warner's widow. The award was conferred by the Emperor of Japan.

3. Dr. Langdon Warner's Background:

   • Dr. Warner passed away in June 1955.
   • He retired from Harvard University in 1950.
   • He made his first trip to Asia in 1904, a year after graduating from Harvard College, as part of the Pumpeelly-Carnégie expedition to Russian Turkestan.
   • Before joining the Fogg Art Museum in 1923, he studied in Japan for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
   • He investigated the feasibility of establishing an institute for Asian Studies for the Smithsonian Institute.
   • He led an expedition to China for the Cleveland Museum of Art.
   • He was appointed Director of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art in Philadelphia.
   • As a vice consul, he conducted confidential work in Japan and Siberia for the U.S. State Department.
   • He installed and directed the exhibition of Arts of the Pacific Basin at the San Francisco Exposition of 1939.

4. Handwritten Note:
   At the top of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads "Langdon Warner", likely indicating the subject of the document or a reference to the individual being honored.

Visual Elements:

• The page appears to be part of a bound document or book, with visible spine and edges.
• The text is typed and formatted in a formal, news-release style.
• The page is slightly aged, with a light brown or sepia tone, suggesting it is from an older archive.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical news release from Harvard University commemorating the posthumous recognition of Dr. Langdon Warner for his contributions to the appreciation of Japanese art. The document details a ceremony where he was honored by the Japanese government and provides an overview of his distinguished career in art curation, expeditions, and diplomatic work. The handwritten note at the top reinforces the focus on Dr. Warner.