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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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The image is a page from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated May 4, 1958. The page is titled "Harvard's" and features a collection of photographs and captions related to Harvard University's recent activities.

  1. Main Image and Caption:

    • The main image shows a large gathering of people, likely alumni and their families, at an event. The caption explains that this event is Harvard's Day, where around 3,000 alumni and their families returned to the campus for various activities and events.
  2. Top Right Image and Caption:

    • The image shows a person registering at Memorial Hall. The caption humorously notes that while the registration card is free, the overall cost of the event might be high.
  3. Middle Left Image and Caption:

    • This image depicts a person performing a visual trick with a trapezoid to demonstrate the effects of prejudice. The caption identifies the performer as Gordon W. Allport, a professor of social psychology.
  4. Middle Center Image and Caption:

    • The image shows a person speaking at a podium in Sanders Theater. The caption identifies the speaker as Charles A. Coolidge, a former Harvard president, with Nathan M. Pusey, the current president, in the background.
  5. Bottom Right Image and Caption:

    • This image features a sculpted stone Buddhist head from Cambodia. The caption mentions that the head was sold for $250 to Mrs. Charles G. Allport and that Perry T. Rathbone, the director of the Fogg Art Museum, commented on the price being below its value.
  6. Bottom Left Image and Caption:

    • The image shows a person examining the Buddhist head sculpture. The caption reiterates the sale of the sculpture and the director's comment on its value.

Overall, the page highlights various activities and notable figures associated with Harvard University during the Harvard's Day event.

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The image is a page from a 1958 edition of the Boston Sunday Globe, focusing on events at Harvard. The main headline reads "Harvard's," with a subheading describing a successful fundraising campaign for the Program for Harvard College, which included a day-long series of events known as Harvard Day. The article mentions that the campaign aimed to raise $82,500, featuring symposiums, movies, and an auction of art objects, some of which were fakes.

The page contains several photographs:

  1. Top left: A crowded scene where people are attentively looking at an "auction" list. Dr. Paul Dudley White is seen asking his wife which of the items might be fake.
  2. Middle left: Dr. Gordon W. Allport, a professor of psychology, is demonstrating a revolving trapezoid to illustrate the effects of prejudice.
  3. Bottom left: Charles A. Coolidge, a Harvard fellow, is shown speaking in Sanders Theatre, with Harvard president Nathan Pusey in the background.
  4. Right side: A Harvard alumnus is registering at Memorial Hall, wondering about the total cost. Another photo shows a woman purchasing a sculptured stone Buddhist head from Cambodia for $250, with the museum director assuring her that the price is below its true value.

The page is labeled "Page 6" in the bottom left corner, and the date at the bottom right confirms it is from May 4, 1958.

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This image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe dated May 4, 1958. The article is titled "Harvard's" and details various activities and events that took place at Harvard College to raise funds.

  1. Main Article Content:

    • The article highlights a successful fundraising campaign aimed at raising $82,500 for the Program for Harvard College.
    • One of the engaging gimmicks was an auction of art objects, some of which were fakes. Dr. Paul Dudley White, a notable figure, is seen in a photo questioning which item is a fake.
  2. Visuals and Captions:

    • Top Left Image: Shows a group of people, likely donors or attendees, at an event. Dr. Paul Dudley White is visible, holding a piece of paper, with a question regarding the auction items.
    • Bottom Left Image: Features a trapezoid performing visual tricks, possibly as part of the entertainment during the event.
    • Center Image: Depicts a lecture or presentation by Charles A. Coolidge, a Fellow of Harvard Corporation, in Sanders Theater.
    • Top Right Image: Shows an individual registering at Memorial Hall, presumably for the event, with a registration card in hand.
    • Bottom Right Image: Shows a stone Buddhist head being auctioned, with a bidder placing a bid. The caption mentions that this sculpture fetched $250, which was far below its actual value, indicating the presence of fakes.
  3. Additional Details:

    • The event included various entertaining activities, including symposia and movies, to engage the audience and encourage donations.
    • Notable individuals, such as scholars and donors, participated and were entertained throughout the day-long series of events in Cambridge.

Overall, the clipping captures the essence of a lively and diverse fundraising event at Harvard College, combining educational talks, entertainment, and a humorous auction to raise funds.

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The image is a page from the Boston Sunday Globe dated May 4, 1958, titled "Harvard's." It describes a fundraising event for the Program for Harvard College, specifically Harvard Day, which aimed to raise $82,500.

The page includes several photographs and accompanying text that detail various activities and events from the day:

  1. Top Left Photo: Shows a group of people at an auction, with a focus on Dr. Paul Dudley White, '08, and his wife. The text indicates that attendees were trying to determine which items on the auction list were fakes and which were genuine. Successful bidders had to return the purchased items to the Fogg Art Museum within five years.

  2. Top Right Text: Describes Harvard alumni registering for the event at Memorial Hall and the various activities, including symposiums, movies, and an auction of art objects, some of which were fakes.

  3. Bottom Left Photo: Features Gordon W. Allport, a professor of psychology, performing a visual trick involving a revolving trapezoid to demonstrate the effects of prejudice.

  4. Middle Left Photo: Shows Charles A. Coolidge, '17, Fellow of Harvard Corporation, speaking in darkened Sanders Theater, with M. Pusey in the background.

  5. Bottom Right Photo: Displays a close-up of a Buddhist stone head being auctioned. The text notes that this artifact went for $250 to Mrs. Charles G. Almy of Coolidge Hill, Cambridge, and mentions that the price was significantly below its estimated value.

The page captures the essence of the Harvard Day event, highlighting the mix of scholarly presentations, cultural activities, and a fun auction element aimed at raising funds for the college.

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This image is a page from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated May 4, 1958, detailing a fundraising event for Harvard College. The headline reads "Harvard's," and the article discusses various activities organized to raise $82,500,000 for the Program for Harvard College.

Here's a detailed summary of the images and text on the page:

  1. Main Headline and Article:

    • The article mentions a successful fundraising campaign with various gimmicks, including a day-long series of events in Cambridge.
    • One of the highlighted events is an auction of art objects, some of which were "fakes."
  2. Top Left Image:

    • The caption reads: "Which one is a fake?" Dr. Paul Dudley White, '08, seems to be asking his wife, in left foreground, as they scan the 'auction' list at Fogg Art Museum. Successful bidders must return "purchase" to Fogg after five years. Copies or "fakes" were among the items sold.
  3. Bottom Left Image:

    • The caption states: Revolving trapezoid performs visual tricks as Gordon W. Allport, professor of psychology, uses it to demonstrate the effects of prejudice.
  4. Bottom Center Image:

    • The caption reads: In darkened Sanders Theater, Charles A. Coolidge, '17, Fellow of Harvard Corporation, presents a film on Harvard's M. Pusey in background.
  5. Bottom Right Image:

    • The caption mentions: This sculpted stone Buddhist head from Cambodia went for $250 to Mrs. Charles G. Almy of Coolidge Hill, Cambridge. Boston Museum of Fine Arts director Perry T. Rathbone, '33 (right), tells a lady the price was far below its value.
  6. Top Right Image:

    • The caption reads: Harvard alumni registers at Memorial Hall, perhaps from a pep talk from Harvard's president, Nathan Pusey, who told them, "This is going to cost him."

The page captures a variety of engaging and interactive activities designed to entertain alumni while raising funds for Harvard College. The images depict the lively atmosphere of the event, with participants actively engaging in the different activities such as art auctions and psychological demonstrations.

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This image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated May 4, 1958. It details various events and activities associated with "Harvard's Day," a fundraising campaign for Harvard College.

Key Elements:

  1. Headline:

    • The main headline reads "Harvard's."
  2. Fundraising Gimmicks:

    • The article discusses successful gimmicks used to raise $2,500,000 for the Program for Harvard College. One such gimmick involved a day-long series of events in Cambridge, including symposia, movie screenings, and an auction.
  3. Auction Highlight:

    • An auction of art objects was one of the most successful events. Items like "fakes" (presumably replicas or forgeries) were bid on by attendees. The caption mentions Dr. Paul Dudley White questioning if one item is a fake.
  4. Images and Captions:

    • Top Left: A crowded scene where attendees are looking at an auction list at the Fogg Art Museum.

      • Caption: "‘Which one is a fake?’ Dr. Paul Dudley White, '08, seems to be asking his wife, in left foreground, as they scan the 'auction' list at Fogg Art Museum. Successful bidders must return 'purchase' to Fogg after five years; copies or 'fakes' were among items sold."
    • Middle Left: Gordon W. Allport, a professor, performing visual tricks using trapezoidal shapes to demonstrate effects of prejudice.

      • Caption: "Revolving trapezoid performs visual tricks as Gordon W. Allport, professor of social psychology, uses it to demonstrate effects of prejudice."
    • Bottom Left: A scene from a darkened Sanders Theatre with Charles A. Coolidge introducing a play.

      • Caption: "In darkened Sanders Theater, Charles A. Coolidge, '17, Fellow of Harvard Corporation, presents 'Nathan M. Pusey' in background."
    • Top Right: Harvard alumni registering at Memorial Hall, filling out pledge cards.

      • Caption: "Harvard alumnus registers at Memorial Hall, posts pledge, fills out card, how much this is going to cost him."
    • Middle Right: An auctioned stone Buddhist head sculpture from Cambodia.

      • Caption: "This sculptured stone Buddhistic head from Cambodia went for $250 to Mrs. Charles G. Almy of Coolidge Hill, Cambridge, Boston Museum of Fine Arts director Perry T. Rathbone, '33 (right), tells a lady the piece was far below its value."

Overall Summary:

The article provides an overview of the creative fundraising activities during Harvard’s Day, emphasizing the unique auction of art objects, academic presentations, and social events aimed at engaging alumni and raising funds for Harvard College. The photos depict various moments from these events, capturing the engagement and participation of alumni and faculty.

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This image is a vintage newspaper or magazine page titled "Harvard's," likely from the Boston Sunday Globe dated May 4, 1958. The page discusses a campaign to raise $82,500,000 for the Harvard College program, highlighting an event called Harvard's Day, where roughly 3000 alumni and their families attended various activities.

The page features several black-and-white photographs with captions:

  1. The top left photo shows people, including Dr. Paul Dudley White '08, examining an auction list titled "Fogg Art Museum" to distinguish between genuine items and "fakes" among those sold.

  2. Below it, a smaller photo depicts Gordon W. Allport, a psychology professor, performing visual tricks with a revolving trapezoid to demonstrate biases or prejudices to an audience.

  3. Another photo captures Charles A. Coolidge, '17, a Harvard Corporation fellow, presiding over a session in the darkened Sanders Theater, with President Nathan M. Pusey in the background.

  4. To the right side is a photo of a Harvard alumnus registering at Memorial Hall, filling out a card and possibly estimating what the event will cost him.

  5. The bottom right photo features a sculptured stone Buddhist head from Cambodia that sold for $250 to Mrs. Charles G. Almy of Coolidge Hill, Cambridge. Boston Museum of Fine Arts director Perry T. Rathbone, '33, is shown explaining to a lady that the price was well below the sculpture’s true value.

The text explains that the event included symposia, movie screenings about Harvard, and a nationwide broadcast on "The Case for the College," with the auction being the most successful gimmick to raise funds.

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The image is a collage of black-and-white photos and text laid out in the format of a newspaper or magazine article. The article's title "Harvard's" is prominently displayed at the top, and it's from the BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE, dated May 4, 1958, as indicated in the bottom right corner.

The article appears to feature various events or activities related to Harvard, including alumni gatherings and auctions. The visible images include:

  1. A photo on the left top showing a crowd of individuals seated while facing in the direction of the person or event being photographed.
  2. Below the first photo, another picture features an individual, presumably giving a demonstration using a revolving apparatus.
  3. To the right, there is what appears to be an event or meeting happening in a hall with chairs and a stage, possibly within a theater given the caption reference to "darkened Sanders Theater."
  4. An image adjacent to it depicts an individual holding up a card, with text referring to a Harvard alumni registering at Memorial Hall.
  5. Last amongst the visible images is a person holding an object labeled with a price, captioned with information on an auction sale of a sculptured stone piece from Cambodia.

The paper has aged with time, evident from the paper's yellowing. The text between the images elaborates on the photographs, providing context and stories related to the images with an overarching theme connecting to Harvard University's community and activities.

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The image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated May 4, 1958. It features a collage of photographs and accompanying text, providing a glimpse into various events and activities at Harvard College during that time. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

The image is divided into several sections, each showcasing different scenes and activities:


Top Left Section:

  • Photograph: A group of people is seated closely together, appearing to be engaged in a discussion or meeting. The individuals are dressed in formal or semi-formal attire, suggesting a professional or academic setting. Some are holding papers, indicating a meeting or lecture.
  • Caption: The caption reads:

    "Which one is a fake?" Dr. Paul Dudley White, '08, seems to be asking his wife, in left foreground, as they scan the "auction" list at Fogg Art Museum. Successful bidders must return "purchase" to Fogg after five years. Copies or "fakes" were among items sold.

This suggests an event involving an art auction at the Fogg Art Museum, where attendees were evaluating items, possibly identifying authentic works from forgeries.


Top Right Section:

  • Text Header: The prominent header reads "Harvard's", indicating the focus is on Harvard College.
  • Caption: The accompanying text discusses a fundraising campaign for Harvard College, mentioning a "Program Day" aimed at raising $2,500,000. It highlights various activities, such as a long-day series of lectures, movies, and symposia, as well as an auction of art objects, some of which were described as "fake."

Bottom Left Section:

  • Photograph 1: A man standing at a podium, possibly giving a lecture or presentation. He is dressed formally, and the setting appears to be a lecture hall or auditorium.
  • Photograph 2: Another man, presumably Charles A. Coolidge, '17, Fellow of the Harvard Corporation, is shown in a darkened Sanders Theater. He is seated, with another individual, Pusey, in the background.
  • Caption: The caption reads:

    "Revolving trapezoid performs visual tricks as Gordon W. Allport, professor of psychology, uses it to illustrate effects of prejudice."
    This indicates an academic demonstration involving psychological concepts, likely part of a lecture or experiment.


Bottom Right Section:

  • Photograph: A close-up of a sculpted stone Buddhist head from Cambodia, which was auctioned for $250 to Mrs. Charles G. Almy of Coolidge Hill, Cambridge. The photograph shows a woman examining the artifact, with a label indicating the price and the buyer.
  • Caption: The caption reads:

    "This sculptured stone Buddhist head from Cambodia went for $250 to Mrs. Charles G. Almy of Coolidge Hill, Cambridge. Boston Museum of Fine Arts director Perry T. Rathbone, '33, (right), tells a lady the price was well below its value."

This highlights an art auction event where a culturally significant artifact was sold, with commentary on its value.


Additional Details:

  • Page Number: The bottom left corner indicates this is Page 6 of the newspaper.
  • Date and Source: The bottom right corner confirms the source as the Boston Sunday Globe, dated May 4, 1958.

Overall Theme:

The image captures a snapshot of Harvard College life in 1958, emphasizing academic, cultural, and fundraising activities. It showcases events such as art auctions, psychological demonstrations, lectures, and gatherings of alumni and faculty. The inclusion of both formal and informal scenes provides a multifaceted view of campus life during that era.

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The image is a page from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated May 4, 1958. It features a collage of black-and-white photographs and text, likely an article about a fundraising event for Harvard University. The main headline reads "Harvard's," indicating the focus on Harvard University. The text describes a fundraising campaign that raised $82,500 for the Harvard College, where 3000 alumni and their families participated in a day-long series of interesting events. The article highlights an auction of art objects, some of which were described as "fakes," as one of the successful gimmicks in the campaign. The photographs depict various scenes, including people bidding at an auction, a professor demonstrating visual tricks, and individuals examining art objects.