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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image appears to be a page from a book or a document, containing several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. Here is a detailed summary of the content of each clipping:

  1. Pulitzer Prize (Top Left Clipping):

    • The Harvard University Press for 1958-59 won the Pulitzer Prize for its two-volume work "Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence 1500-1555."
    • The author, Fredericks, was reported to have gone to Sydney.
    • The Associated Press reported this news on June 2.
  2. Honorary Degrees (Top Middle Clipping):

    • The honorary degrees were listed by Boston and New York papers.
    • Recipients included Wilbur J. Cohen, McGeorge Bundy Jr., President Victor L. Butterfield, among others.
    • Notable individuals such as Sir Cyril James of McGill, John Kenneth Galbraith, and Bishop Stephen F. Bayne also received honorary degrees.
  3. Earned Degrees (Top Right Clipping):

    • The University announced 3,115 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees.
    • The announcement was made in mailings to 1,599 newspapers where the students live.
  4. Corbusier’s First U.S. Building (Bottom Left Clipping):

    • The Visual Arts Center at Harvard, designed by Le Corbusier, is getting started.
    • Walter Gropius stated that the building is a great example of Le Corbusier's work and will be enjoyed for generations.
  5. Harvard Acquires Art (Bottom Middle Clipping):

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic art at Harvard acquired a medieval cathedral with a collection of ecclesiastical exhibits.
    • The collection includes pieces from the 12th century to the 16th century.
    • The museum introduced its readers to a full page of pictures of religious art.
  6. Comment on the Facade (Bottom Right Clipping):

    • A quote from Schillers, describing the spirit and sentiment of the facade of a Germanic museum.
    • It highlights the enlivening and gratifying experience for Catholic visitors.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, providing a snapshot of notable events and achievements related to Harvard University and its affiliated institutions.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping or a magazine article, likely from the 1960s. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Top Section:

    • The top portion contains a brief announcement: "Faculty Prize of the Harvard University Press for 1960-61 went to Sydney J. Freedberg for his two-volume 'Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence 1475-1521.'"
  2. Middle Section:

    • The middle section lists the names of individuals who received honorary degrees from Harvard University. The list includes:
      • Wilbur J. Bender (A.M. '27, Ph.D. '31)
      • McGeorge Bundy Jr. ('41)
      • Victor L. Butterfield
      • Cyril James McGill, Lord Home, M.A. ('28 Ph.D. '36)
      • Wesleyan Principal F. Cyril
      • Physicist Niels Bohr
      • Surgeon Edward D. Churchhill M.D. ('20)
      • Bishop Stechen F. Bayne
      • Professor Jean Joseph Seznec of Oxford (formerly of Harvard)
      • Composer Aaron Copland
      • Jacob D. Robbins
  3. Bottom Section:

    • The bottom section discusses two notable news items about Harvard:
      • Corpus' First U.S. Building: The Visual Arts Center at Harvard is getting started, noted by Walter Groulx, who says it will provide enough space for a generation.
      • Harvard 'Cathedral': The Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Art, following the lines of a medieval cathedral, is described with sections like the Romanesque nave, transept, and apse. It is noted for its aesthetic and spiritual architecture, with a quote from Schiller engraved on the facade: "It is the spirit that builds the body." This museum aims to provide an enriching experience through religious art.

The overall context seems to highlight academic achievements, architectural projects, and the cultural significance of Harvard University during that period.

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The image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook that contains several clipped newspaper articles. Here is a detailed summary of each article:

  1. Faculty Prize of the Harvard University Press for 1960-61 went to Sydney J. Freedberg for his two-volume "Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence 1475-1521." AP reported (June 2).

    • This article announces that Sydney J. Freedberg won the Faculty Prize for his work on High Renaissance painting.
  2. The Honorary degrees were listed by all the Boston and New York papers: Wilbur L. Bender, George Bundy, Victor L. Butterfield, McGeorge Bundy, Cyril James, etc.

    • This article lists notable individuals who were awarded honorary degrees, as reported in Boston and New York papers. The names include Wilbur L. Bender, George Bundy, Victor L. Butterfield, McGeorge Bundy, and Cyril James, among others.
  3. The Earned Degrees of 3,115 undergraduate and graduate students were announced by the University throughout the nation, in mailings to 1,399 newspapers where the students live.

    • This article reports that the university announced the earned degrees of 3,115 students to 1,399 newspapers across the nation.
  4. Corbusier's first U.S. building - the Visual Arts Center at Harvard - is getting started. Time noted (May 5) in a cover story on the great French architect, Le Corbusier. Walter Gropius said, "He has provided enough for a whole generation to live on."

    • This article discusses the commencement of Corbusier's first U.S. building, the Visual Arts Center at Harvard, with a mention in Time magazine. It also includes a quote from Walter Gropius praising Corbusier's work.
  5. Harvard 'Cathedral' - the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic art, follows the lines of a medieval cathedral, with each part providing ecclesiastical exhibits in their proper aesthetic surroundings: narthex (11th century), nave (Renaissance), transept (12th century), apse (13th and 14th century). Thus, The Harvard Architect (April 1) introduced its readers to a full page of pictures of religious art at Harvard. It commented: Engraved on the facade . . . are the words of Schiller: "It is the spirit that builds the body." This is the sentiment that enlivens the entire museum and it is the spirit of God moving in his works of art that affords the Catholic visitor to the Germanic museum an edifying and gratifying experience.

    • This article describes the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic art at Harvard, which is designed like a medieval cathedral. Each section houses art from different centuries, and the article references a feature in The Harvard Architect. It highlights an inscription by Schiller on the facade, emphasizing the spirit that guides the creation of the body, and reflects on the spiritual experience it offers visitors.

The page appears to be a collection of important news clippings related to Harvard University, possibly from a personal or institutional scrapbook.

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The image displays a page from a newspaper with several articles and announcements related to Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Faculty Prize Announcement:

    • The Faculty Prize of the Harvard University Press for 1960-61 was awarded to Sydney J. Freedberg for his two-volume work titled "Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence 1475-1521." This news was reported by the Associated Press (AP) on June 2.
  2. Honorary Degrees:

    • A list of individuals who received honorary degrees from Harvard is provided. They include:
      • McGeorge Bundy (A.B. '40), then serving as Dean
      • Victor L. Butterfield, President of Wesleyan
      • Cyrus S. Ching
      • John Sloan Dickey (A.B. '28), President of Dartmouth
      • Niels Bohr, Physicist
      • Surgeon General Leroy E. Burney
      • Stephan F. Bayne Jr., Executive Officer of the Anglican Communion
      • Jean Joseph Seznec of Oxford
      • Aaron Copland, Composer
  3. Student Degrees:

    • The university announced the awarding of 3,115 undergraduate and graduate degrees to students. This information was mailed to 1,399 newspapers nationwide where the students reside.
  4. Carpus Building Construction:

    • The Visual Arts Center at Harvard, also known as the Carpus Building, is being constructed. It was featured in a cover story in the May 5 edition of Time magazine, highlighting the renowned French architect, Le Corbusier. Walter Gropius commented on the building's design.
  5. Harvard's Germanic Museum (Bush-Reisinger Museum):

    • The article discusses the Bush-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Art, which organizes exhibits in a religious and aesthetic context. The exhibits include:
      • Romanesque nave (12th century)
      • Transcept (12th century)
      • Apse (13th and 14th century)
    • The museum introduces visitors to a full page of religious art from Harvard's collection.
    • A quote engraved on the museum's facade from Schiller reads: "It is the spirit that builds the body." This quote is meant to inspire and encapsulate the museum's intent to provide an enriching and edifying experience for visitors, aligning with the spirit of Catholic visitors through Germanic art.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a newspaper or a clipping book containing various articles related to Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Faculty Prize:

    • The Faculty Prize of the Harvard University Press for 1960-61 was awarded to Sydney J. Freedberg for his two-volume work "Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence 1475-1521," as reported by AP on June 2.
  2. Honorary Degrees:

    • A list of individuals who received honorary degrees from Harvard, as reported by the Boston and New York papers. The list includes:
      • Wilbur J. Bender ('27 A.M., '31 McGeorge Bundy ('41, '46-48)
      • President Victor L. Butterfield
      • M.A. ('28 Ph.D., '36 of Wesleyan)
      • Principal F. Cyril James of McGill
      • Lord Home, Publisher McGill
      • Physicist Niels Bohr
      • Surgeon Edward D. Churchill
      • Bishop Stachen F. Bayne
      • Prof. Jean Joseph Seznec of Oxford (formerly of Harvard)
      • Composer Aaron Copland
      • Prof. Jacob J. Rabinow
  3. Earned Degrees:

    • The announcement of 3,115 undergraduate and graduate students earning degrees was distributed by the University through mailings to 1,399 newspapers where the students live.
  4. Corbusier's First U.S. Building:

    • The Visual Arts Center at Harvard, designed by Le Corbusier, is noted as his first U.S. building. Walter Gropius commented on the significance of this building, stating it provided enough for a whole generation.
  5. Harvard Cathedral (Busch-Reisinger Museum):

    • This section discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Art, comparing it to a medieval cathedral.
    • The museum features religious art pieces, including:
      • A 12th-century Romanesque sculpture
      • A 13th-century apse
      • A 14th-century Pilgrim of the Boston archdiocese
    • The article highlights the sentiment engraved on the façade: "It is the spirit that builds the body," emphasizing the spiritual significance of the art on display.
    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is described as providing an edifying and gratifying experience to visitors, akin to the experience of visiting a cathedral.

Overall, the page highlights academic achievements, architectural milestones, and cultural contributions associated with Harvard University.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or a document, likely a clipping or a page from a scrapbook or journal. The page contains several news snippets and announcements related to Harvard University:

  1. Faculty Prize Announcement:

    • The Faculty Prize of the Harvard University Press for 1960-61 was awarded to Sydney J. Freedberg for his two-volume work titled "Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence 1475-1521." This was reported by AP on June 2.
  2. Honorary Degrees:

    • Honorary degrees were awarded to several notable individuals listed by the Boston and New York newspapers. These include:
      • Wilbur J. Bender (A.B., A.M., '31, McGeorge Bundy '41, '46-'48, President Victor L. Butterfield M.A., '28 Ph.D., '36 of Wesleyan, Principal F. Cyril James of McGill, Lord Home, Publisher McGill, Physician Niels Bohr, Surgeon Edward D. Churchill M.D., '20, Bishop Stephen F. Bayne, Professor Jean Joseph Seznec of Oxford (formerly of Harvard), Composer Aaron Copland, and Prof. Jacob Bronowski.
  3. Earned Degrees:

    • The earned degrees of 3,115 undergraduate and graduate students were announced by the University throughout the nation via mailings to 1,399 newspapers where the students reside.
  4. Construction News:

    • Construction of Harvard's first U.S. building, the Visual Arts Center, was noted to be underway. Walter Gropius, the architect, was quoted saying he had provided enough for a whole generation to live on.
  5. Harvard Cathedral and Museum:

    • A piece discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Art at Harvard, which follows the lines of a medieval cathedral. The museum houses various religious art pieces, including a narthex (11th century), nave (Romanesque), transept (12th century), and apse (13th and 14th century). The article notes that the museum's facade features the words of Schiller, "It is the spirit that builds the body," and emphasizes the spirit of God moving in the works of art, enhancing the experience for Catholic visitors.

This page provides a snapshot of significant academic and architectural achievements and announcements from Harvard University during that period.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with several pieces of typed paper pasted onto it. The papers contain news snippets or announcements related to Harvard University and other notable events or people. The excerpts include:

  1. Announcement about the Faculty Prize of the Harvard University Press for 1960-61 awarded to Sydney J. Freedberg for his two-volume work on the Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence (1475-1521).

  2. A list of honorary degrees awarded, including notable figures such as Wilbur J. Bender, McGeorge Bundy, Victor L. Butterfield, Cyril James, Lord Home, Miels Bohr, Edward D. Churchill, Stephen F. Bayne, Jean Joseph Seznec (formerly of Harvard), Aaron Copland, and Jakob Rosenberg.

  3. Mention of the earned degrees of 3,115 undergraduates and graduates announced by the University in mailings to 1,399 newspapers nationwide.

  4. Information about the first U.S. building by Le Corbusier, the Visual Arts Center at Harvard. Walter Gropius is quoted as saying it has "provided enough for a whole generation to live on."

  5. A description of the Harvard 'Cathedral', the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic art, outlining its layout resembling a medieval cathedral with parts like the narthex, nave, transept, and apse from various centuries. The Pilot of the Boston archdiocese introduced readers to a full page of religious art pictures at Harvard.

  6. A sentiment engraved on the museum's facade, quoting Schiller: "It is the spirit that builds the body," expressing the museum's aim to provide an edifying and gratifying experience to visitors, particularly highlighting the Catholic visitor.

The overall tone is informative, historical, and academic, referencing art, architecture, honorary awards, and university achievements. The papers are neatly typed and arranged on an aged, yellowed page.

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This image displays a page with several pieces of text, which appear to be excerpts from a publication, possibly a newsletter or bulletin. The first excerpt highlights the awarding of the Faculty Prize of the Harvard University Press for 1960–1961 to Sydney J. Freedberg for his two-volume "Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence." Below this, notable honorary degrees awarded to various individuals by Harvard University are listed, including one to Winston Churchill.

Another section of text describes a building by the architect Le Corbusier, specifically the Visual Arts Center at Harvard, noting it as Corbusier's first U.S. building. A quote from Walter Gropius regarding Corbusier's work is present: "He has provided enough for a whole generation to live on."

The final excerpt refers to the Harvard 'Cathedral,' meaning the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic art. It explains the layout of the museum, which is likened to the structure of a medieval cathedral with different sections for various styles and periods of art. There is a mention of Schiller's words engraved on the façade, which reference the idea of art being equivalent to the spirit and akin to the presence of God.

The page is likely from a document detailing various activities and accolades associated with Harvard University, providing a snapshot of cultural events related to the academic institution at that time. The page is largely textual with no images, and the background is a plain brownish paper, which forms part of a bound document with the binding visible on the right edge.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page is blank, displaying a light brown, aged paper texture. The right page contains several typed announcements or excerpts, likely from a university or academic publication. Here is a detailed description:

Right Page Content:

  1. Top Section:

    • Faculty Prize Announcement:
      • Mentions the Faculty Prize of the Harvard University Press for 1960–61, awarded to Sydney J. Freedberg for his two-volume work titled "Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence 1475–1521."
      • The announcement was reported on June 2 by the Associated Press (AP).
  2. Honorary Degrees:

    • Lists individuals who received honorary degrees, including:
      • Wilbur J. Bender (127 A.M.)
      • Victor L. Butterfield (M.A., '20 Ph.D., '36)
      • McGeorge Bundy (J.F. '41, '44)
      • ** Cyril James Webbill** (Lord Home, M.A., '28 Ph.D., '31)
      • Wiesl Bohr, Physicist
      • Edward D. Churchill, M.D., '20, Bishop
      • Stephen F. Bayne, Professor
      • Jean Joseph Szyman, of Oxford (formerly of Harvard)
      • Composer Aaron Copland, Prof. Jakob Rosenberg
  3. Earned Degrees:

    • Announces that 3,115 undergraduate and graduate students received earned degrees, which were announced through mailings to 1,399 newspapers across the nation, targeting the locations where the students live.
  4. Middle Section:

    • Corbu's First U.S. Building:
      • Refers to the Visual Arts Center at Harvard, noting that it is the first U.S. building designed by the renowned French architect Le Corbusier.
      • A quote from Walter Gropius is included: "He has provided enough for a whole generation to live on."
  5. Harvard Cathedral:

    • Discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic art at Harvard, which follows the lines of a medieval cathedral.
    • The museum features ecclesiastical exhibits in their proper aesthetic surroundings, including:
      • Narthex (11th century)
      • Aisle (13th and 14th century)
      • ** Nave** (Romanesque, 12th century)
      • Transept (12th century)
    • The Pilot of the Boston Archdiocese (April) gave the museum a full page, commenting:
      • "Engraved on the façade are the words of Schiller: 'It is the spirit that builds the body.' This is the sentiment that enlivens the entire museum and it is the Spirit of God moving in his works of art that affords the Catholic visitor to the Germanic museum an edifying and gratifying experience."

Overall Appearance:

  • The paper has a vintage, slightly worn appearance, suggesting it is from an older publication or archive.
  • The text is typed, likely from a mimeographed or printed document, and is formatted in a structured, formal style typical of university announcements or newsletters.
  • The layout is clean, with clear headings and bullet points for easy readability.

This page appears to be part of a university newsletter or official publication, summarizing significant academic achievements, architectural milestones, and cultural events at Harvard University.

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The image shows an open book with several pages visible. The pages contain printed text, which appears to be excerpts from a publication or report. The text is organized into paragraphs and includes references to various topics and events.

The first excerpt mentions the "FACULTY PRIZE of the Harvard University Press for 1960-61" awarded to Sydney J. Freedberg for his book "Painting of the High Renaissance in Rome and Florence 1475-1521." It also lists honorary degrees awarded to notable individuals and mentions the announcement of earned degrees for 3,115 students.

The second excerpt discusses the construction of the Visual Arts Center at Harvard, designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. It includes a quote from Walter Gropius praising Le Corbusier's work.

The third excerpt talks about the Harvard "CATHEDRAL," referring to the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic art, which follows the lines of a medieval cathedral. It highlights the museum's collection of religious art and includes a quote from Schiller.

Overall, the image depicts a book containing excerpts from a publication that covers academic achievements, architectural projects, and cultural institutions at Harvard University during the early 1960s.