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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803234

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The image is a scanned page from a document that appears to be a report or summary of events and activities related to the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard. The text is organized into several paragraphs detailing various events and exhibitions that took place in November and early December. The content includes information about a gala preview for the 50th anniversary exhibition of "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library," lectures, and concerts. It also mentions the activities of the Harvard College Observatory and the Music Department, including a performance by the Cambridge Festival Orchestra. The page is marked with a vertical red line and some yellow stains, suggesting it might be an older document. The page number "6" is visible at the top, indicating it is part of a larger document.

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This image is a scanned page of a newsletter or article, likely from an academic or cultural institution. The text discusses various events and activities, primarily centered around art exhibitions, lectures, and scholarly courses.

  1. Exhibitions and Lectures:

    • A gala preview of a 50th anniversary exhibition titled "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library" was held on November 21st, attended by over 400 guests. The exhibition featured 108 items, including illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, literary manuscripts, and master drawings. A gallery talk was presented by Miss Agnes Mongan on December 15th.
    • Another loan exhibition titled "Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Baer" was planned for January 11th.
    • In honor of Asia Month in November, the Fogg Museum offered lectures on Zen Buddhism by Dr. Shinichi Hisamatsu and on "Illustrations of Zen Art." A group of Chinese Tang tomb figures was also placed on exhibition.
    • The Fogg Museum commemorated the generosity of the Naumburg family with a lecture by James Naumburg Rosenberg and a speech by Tillman Merritt.
    • A concert of Bach’s "Musical Offering" was performed by members of the Cambridge Festival Orchestra on November 30th.
    • An exhibition of "Figurative Arts of Byzantium" was coordinated with a course given by Dr. Cyril Mango, and other courses and seminars were mentioned.
  2. Harvard College Observatory:

    • The text discusses the activities of the MOONWATCH team, who make visual satellite observations using facilities at the Harvard College Observatory. The team was active following the first Russian satellite launch, and many members of the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston are participating in the MOONWATCH program.
  3. Music Department:

    • The Music Department announced the appointment of Mr. Shigeo Kishibe as an Associate Professor in the University of Tokyo and a lecturer at Tokyo University of Arts.

The page is marked with a red vertical line on the left margin and has some stains at the top, indicating it might be an older document. The text is well-organized and provides detailed information about the various activities and events.

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The image depicts a page from a printed document, likely a newsletter or bulletin, given the structured layout and content. The page is numbered "6" at the top left corner, indicating it is part of a series. The text is organized into several paragraphs, each discussing different events or announcements.

The first paragraph mentions a gala preview of the "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library" exhibition, attended by over 400 people. It highlights talks by Professor Millard Meiss, Associate Professor Seymour Slive, and Miss Barbara Knowles, along with a gallery talk by Miss Agnes Mongan. The exhibition features illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, bindings, literary manuscripts, and master drawings.

The second paragraph announces the opening of a loan exhibition of "drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Baer" on January 11th, with a catalog prepared by Miss Mongan.

The third paragraph details a lecture by Dr. Shinichi Hisamatsu, a Zen scholar, on November 7th, followed by a second lecture on December 12th, showcasing Chinese T'ang tomb figures from the 7th or 8th century A.D.

The fourth paragraph reports the Fogg's generosity to Harvard, including donations from the Naumburg family and Tillman Merritt, and a concert of Bach's "Musical Offering" by the Cambridge Festival Orchestra.

The fifth paragraph mentions courses and exhibitions, including Byzantine painting and mosaics by Dr. Cyril Mango, "Early Christian Art and the Iconoclastic Controversy" by Milton Anastos, and "The Papacy in the Early History of the Church" by Professor Louis Grodecki.

The sixth paragraph introduces Mr. Charles Chetham, a graduate student candidate for the Ph.D., who prepared a catalog for a loan exhibition of modern painting, drawing, and sculpture. It also mentions Mr. T. Lux Feininger, who will show three paintings and a watercolor.

The seventh paragraph discusses the Harvard College Observatory, where MOONWATCH members are actively observing satellites using facilities from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. It describes the participation of amateur telescope makers and the coordination with the Air Force Cambridge Research Center.

The final paragraph announces the appointment of Mr. Shigeo Kishibe as an Associate Professor in the Department of Music, highlighting his roles at the University of Tokyo and Tokyo University of Arts.

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The image is a page from a document, likely a newsletter or report, that describes various activities and events at Harvard University. The page is divided into sections, each detailing different activities related to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard College Observatory, and the Department of Music.

The first section discusses a gala preview of the fiftieth anniversary exhibition of "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library," held on November 21st. It mentions talks by Professor Millard Meiss, Associate Professor Seymour Slive, and Miss Barbara Knowles, a graduate student. The exhibition includes medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, bindings, literary manuscripts, and master drawings. Another loan exhibition, "Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Baer," is scheduled to open on January 11th.

The second section highlights lectures by Dr. Shinichi Hisamatsu, a visiting professor at the Divinity School of Kyoto University, on November 7th and 12th. These lectures focused on the Zen sect of Buddhism and the complex doctrine of Zen, respectively. The Fogg also hosted a lecture by Dr. Hisamatsu on "Illustrations of Zen Art" on December 12th.

The third section mentions a concert of Bach's "Musical Offering" performed by the Cambridge Festival Orchestra on November 30th. It also notes a course in Byzantine painting and mosaics by Dr. Cyril Mango during the fall term, and an exhibition of "Figurative Arts of Byzantium" through January 16th.

The fourth section discusses the activities of the Harvard College Observatory, including visual satellite observations by MOONWATCH members using facilities erected by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. It mentions the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston and their participation in MOONWATCH.

The final section announces that Mr. Shigeo Kishibe, an Associate Professor from the University of Tokyo, will be visiting the Department of Music.

The document is written in a formal, informative tone, providing details about the events, lectures, exhibitions, and activities at Harvard University during this period.

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The image shows a page from a publication, likely a newsletter or report, detailing various cultural, academic, and institutional events and activities. The text is formatted in a classic serif typeface and is organized into several sections, each discussing different topics. Here is a detailed description:

Content Overview:

The page is divided into several sections, each highlighting different events, lectures, exhibitions, and activities. The text is dense and informative, providing a comprehensive overview of cultural and academic happenings.


Key Sections:

1. Exhibition and Lecture Events:

  • Gala Preview of "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library":

    • On November 21st, over 400 attendees, including Friends of the Fogg and their guests, attended a gala preview of the 50th anniversary exhibition.
    • Short talks were given by Professor Millard Meiss, Associate Professor Seymour Slive, and Miss Barbara Knowles, a graduate student.
    • The exhibition features 108 items, including fine and rare examples of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, bindings, literary manuscripts, and master drawings.
    • On December 15th, Miss Agnes Mongan, Curator of Drawings, presented a gallery talk on the drawings in the exhibition. The exhibition will remain on view through January 4th.
    • Miss Mongan has prepared a fully illustrated catalogue.
  • Asia Month Events:

    • On November 7th, Dr. Shinichi Hisamatsu of Kyoto University, a visiting professor at the Divinity School and a Zen scholar, gave a lecture titled "Illustrations of Zen Art."
    • On December 12th, Dr. Hisamatsu gave a second lecture on "Illustrations of Zen Art."
    • In honor of Asia Month, the museum placed on exhibition a large and unusual group of Chinese T'ang tomb figurines from the 7th or 8th century A.D.
  • Commemoration of the Naumburg Family:

    • On November 8th, the Fogg commemorated the generosity of four generations of the Naumburg family.
    • James Naumburg and Tillman Merritt spoke about the donation of the Naumburg Wing to the Music Department.
  • Musical Offering:

    • On November 30th, members of the Department of Music gave a concert of Bach's "Musical Offering" performed by the Fogg and the Cambridge Festival Orchestra. The concert was held in the courtyard for Friends of the Fogg.

2. Courses and Seminars:

  • Byzantine Painting and Mosaics:

    • Dr. Cyril Mango, a visiting lecturer from Dumbarton Oaks, gave a course in Byzantine painting and mosaics during the fall term.
    • To coordinate with this course, an exhibition titled "Figurative Arts of Byzantium" will be on view through January 10th.
    • Milton Anastos, Associate Professor of Byzantine Theology at Dumbarton Oaks, gave a course last term on "Early Christian Art and the Iconoclastic Controversy."
    • In the spring term, he will present a course on "The Papacy in the Early History of the Church."
  • Renaissance Sculpture:

    • Professor Louis Grodecki of Paris will give a seminar on "Renaissance Sculpture of the 11th Century in France."
    • Professor Grodecki was a member of the Institute of Advanced Studies, Princeton, in 1949–51, and currently holds a position in the administration of French Historical Monuments.

3. Catalogue and Artwork:

  • Modern Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture Catalogue:

    • Mr. Charles Chetham, a graduate student candidate for the Ph.D., prepared the handsome and informative catalogue of last summer's loan exhibition titled "Modern Painting, Drawing and Sculpture Collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer."
    • Mr. Chetham is currently working on the second volume of this catalogue, which will comprise the objects not shown in the Fogg exhibition.
  • Artwork Exhibition:

    • Mr. T. Lux Feininger, Fellow in Painting and Drawing, has been invited to show three paintings and a watercolor at the current Biennale at São Paulo, Brazil.

4. Harvard College Observatory:

  • MOONWATCH Program:
    • The roof of Building D is seeing active service by members of MOONWATCH, who make visual satellite observations using the facilities there, in cooperation with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
    • On October 4th, a team of Moonwatchers was in action by 8 p.m., just a few hours after news of the first Russian launching reached Cambridge.
    • Many members of the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston, whose headquarters are at the Observatory, are participating in MOONWATCH under the direction of Mr. Marshall Melin.
    • Mr. Melin is the president of the Amateur Telescope Makers and is affiliated with the Medical School Department of Biological Chemistry.
    • The teams cover both evening and morning twilight periods and report automatically at assigned hours if they are in a state of alert.
    • This is one of some 200 similar MOONWATCH stations manned by amateur observers throughout the world to track artificial satellites with simple telescopes, and furnish sky positions and times to the Observatory headquarters of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for the computation of more accurate satellite orbits, speeds, and heights.

5. Music Department Announcement:

  • Mr. Shigeo Kishibe:
    • The Department of Music is pleased to announce that Mr. Shigeo Kishibe, Associate Professor in the University of Tokyo, lecturer at Tokyo University of Arts, and member of the Tokyo [text cuts off].

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  • Layout: The text is arranged in a single column with clear paragraph breaks, making it easy to read.
  • Typography: The font appears to be a classic serif typeface, consistent with academic or historical publications.
  • Headings: The text includes bold headings such as "HARVARD COLLEGE OBSERVATORY:" and "MUSIC:" to organize the content into distinct sections.
  • Page Number: The page is numbered "6" at the top left corner.
  • Margins: The text is neatly aligned within margins, suggesting a printed or scanned document.

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The page provides a detailed account of cultural, academic, and scientific activities, reflecting a vibrant intellectual environment. It highlights exhibitions, lectures, courses, and research initiatives, showcasing the diverse offerings of an institution, likely a university or museum, with a strong emphasis on art, history, music, and science. The tone is formal and informative, aimed at an audience interested in cultural and academic events.

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The image presents a page from a newsletter or magazine, featuring a list of events and announcements related to art, music, and astronomy. The page is yellowed with age and has a red line drawn vertically along the left edge.

  • Event Listings:
    • The page lists several events, including:
      • A lecture by Dr. Shinichi Hisamatsu at Kyoto University
      • A concert by the Cambridge Festival Orchestra
      • A seminar on "Romanesque Sculpture of the 11th Century in France"
      • A lecture by Dr. Cyril Mango on Byzantine painting and mosaics
      • A course on "Early Christian Art and the Iconoclastic Controversy"
      • A lecture by Mr. Charles Chetham on "Modern Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture Collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer"
      • A watercolor exhibition at the Biennale in Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Announcements:
    • The page also includes several announcements, including:
      • The opening of a new exhibition at the Fogg Museum
      • The appointment of Mr. Shigeo Kishibe as Associate Professor in the University of Tokyo's Department of Music
      • The participation of members of the Amateur Telescope Makers in the Harvard College Observatory's MOONWATCH program
  • Layout and Design:
    • The page has a simple layout with black text on a white background.
    • The text is arranged in a column format, with each event or announcement listed separately.
    • The page does not include any images or graphics.

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This image depicts a page from an old document, featuring a typed text in black ink on a yellowed paper background. The text is divided into three sections, each discussing a different event or exhibition.

The first section describes an evening event at the Fogg Museum, where guests attended a gala preview of the fiftieth anniversary exhibition of "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library." The event included talks by various objects in the show, given by Professor Millard Meiss, Associate Professor Seymour Slive, and Miss Barbara Knowles, a graduate student.

The second section lists several upcoming events and exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, including a lecture by Dr. Shinichi Hisamatsu of Kyoto University, a second lecture on "Illustrations of Zen Art," and an exhibition of "Figurative Arts of Byzantium."

The third section announces the appointment of Mr. Shigeo Kishibe as Associate Professor in the University of Tokyo, lecturer at Tokyo University of Arts, and member of the Tokyo Department of Music. It also mentions that the Department of Music is pleased to announce this appointment.

Overall, the image provides information about various events and exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, as well as the appointment of a new professor in the University of Tokyo.

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The image is a page from a newsletter or report, likely from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, detailing various events and exhibitions that took place in November and December.

The page is divided into three main sections, each with its own heading and content. The first section discusses the "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library" exhibition, which was attended by over 400 guests on November 21st. The second section highlights the "Harvard College Observatory" and its involvement in tracking artificial satellites through the MOONWATCH program. The third section announces the appointment of Mr. Shigeo Kishibe as Associate Professor in the University of Tokyo.

The text is written in a formal tone and includes details about the events, such as dates, times, and speakers. The language used is professional and academic, suggesting that the publication is intended for an audience interested in art, history, and science. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and intellectual activities taking place at Harvard University during this period.

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The image presents a page from a newsletter or magazine, likely from an academic institution, featuring black text on a white background. The page is divided into three sections: art, astronomy, and music.

Art Section:

  • Discusses various events and exhibitions related to art, including:
    • A gala preview of the fiftieth anniversary exhibition of "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library"
    • A lecture by Dr. Shinichi Hisamatsu on Zen Buddhism
    • A concert of Bach's "Musical Offering" performed by members of the Cambridge Festival Orchestra

Harvard College Observatory Section:

  • Describes the activities of MOONWATCH, a group that makes visual satellite observations using facilities erected by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory with Harvard cooperation
  • Mentions that a team of Moonwatchers was in action at 8 p.m. on October 4th, just a few hours after news of the first Russian launching reached Cambridge

Music Section:

  • Announces that Mr. Shigeo Kishibe, Associate Professor in the University of Tokyo, lecturer at Tokyo University of Arts, and member of the Tokyo

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The image contains a text document detailing various events and activities at the Fogg Museum and Harvard College Observatory. Here's a detailed summary:

Fogg Museum

  1. Exhibition Preview and Talks:

    • On November 21st, over 400 friends and guests attended a gala preview of the 15th-anniversary exhibition "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library."
    • Short talks were given by Professor Millard Meiss, Associate Professor Seymour Slive, and Miss Barbara Knowles, a graduate student.
    • The exhibition features 108 items, including rare manuscripts, early printed books, and master drawings.
    • On December 15th, Miss Agnes Mongan presented a gallery talk on the drawings.
    • On January 11th, another loan exhibition titled "Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Bacer" will open.
  2. Lectures and Exhibitions:

    • On November 7th, Dr. Shinichi Hisamatsu from Kyoto University gave a lecture on the Zen sect of Buddhism.
    • On December 12th, Dr. Hisamatsu gave another lecture on "Illustrations of Zen Art."
    • An exhibition of Chinese T'ang tomb figures from the 7th or 8th century A.D. was placed on display.
    • On November 8th, the Fogg commemorated the generosity of the Naumburg family.
    • On November 30th, a concert of Bach's "Musical Offering" was performed by the Cambridge Festival Orchestra.
  3. Courses and Seminars:

    • Dr. Cyril Mango from Dumbarton Oaks gave a course on Byzantine painting and mosaics.
    • An exhibition of "Figurative Arts of Byzantium" was on view through January 10th.
    • Milton Anastos gave a course on "Early Christian Art and the Iconoclastic Controversy."
    • Professor Kurt Gerock of Paris will give a seminar on Romanesque Sculpture of the 11th Century in France.
  4. Catalogues and Exhibitions:

    • Mr. Charles Chetham prepared a catalogue for the loan exhibition of "Modern Painting, Drawing and Sculpture Collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer."
    • Mr. T. Lux Feininger showed three paintings and a watercolor at the Biennale in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

Harvard College Observatory

  1. MOONWATCH:
    • The roof of Building D is used by MOONWATCH members for visual satellite observations.
    • A team was active on October 4th, just hours after the first Russian launching.
    • Many members of the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston participate under Mr. Marshall Melin.
    • The team covers evening and morning twilight periods and reports automatically at assigned hours.
    • MOONWATCH is part of a global network of amateur observers tracking artificial satellites.

Music

  1. Visiting Professor:
    • The Department of Music announced that Mr. Shigeo Kishibe, Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo, will be a lecturer at Tokyo University of Arts and a member of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural, academic, and scientific activities taking place at these institutions during the specified period.