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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805440

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This image shows an open, aged book or scrapbook with a single newspaper clipping mounted on the right-hand page. The clipping is from “The Gazette”, dated November 24, 1972, and prominently features a section titled “The Calendar”.

Left Column: Academic Calendar Events

This column lists scheduled events for Monday, November 27, 1972, including:

  • Seminar: “Consultation or Control? The Cross-Cultural Advisor-Advisee Relationship” by Dr. Richard Morrill, Director of Mental Health Services, Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center. (Room 602, Bldg. I, HSPH, 12:30 p.m.)
  • Decision and Control Colloquium: “Differential Games and Boundary Value Problems” by Robert J. Elliott, Northwestern University. (Lecture Room, Aiken, 3:30 p.m.)
  • Illustrated Lecture: “Guatemala: A Guatemalan’s View” by Alfredo Rego. (Room 55-4, Peabody Museum, 4 p.m.)
  • Seminar (Geological Conference): “Measurement of Small Strains with Holographic Interferometry” by Professor Hartmut A. Spetzler, State University of New York, Binghamton. (Room 100-F, Pierce, 4 p.m.)
  • Seminar (Dept. of Biological Chemistry): “Biogenesis of Membrane Phospholipids in ‘Escherichia coli’” by Christian Raetz, G. Cannon Room, Bldg. C, HMS. (4:30 p.m. Tea, Room 495, Bldg. C-2, 4 p.m.)
  • Colloquium: “Superconducting Trains” by Professor Michael Tinkham, Physics. (Room 250, Jefferson, 4:30 p.m. Tea, Library, 4 p.m.)
  • James C. Loeb Classical Lecture (listed without further details)

Right Column: “The Calendar” – A Featured Photograph

This section is dominated by a large, evocative black-and-white photograph titled “Chicago, 1956”, taken by Harry Callahan.

  • The photograph depicts a bare, gnarled tree, its intricate branches silhouetted against a stark, light background — possibly overcast sky or snow. The composition is vertical and emphasizes the tree’s organic, almost sculptural form.
  • Beneath the image, a caption explains: “‘Chicago, 1956,’ a photograph by Harry Callahan, is one of 75 prints by 33 American photographers on exhibit at the Fogg. The Fogg owns all the pictures and will own more, purchased with the help of a unique $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts which has been matched since its award in July 1971 by 19 individuals and one foundation.”

Overall Context and Presentation

The clipping is taped into the book, which appears to be a personal or institutional scrapbook with aged, beige pages. The layout is typical of a university or institutional newspaper or bulletin from the early 1970s, combining academic calendar notices with cultural highlights. The juxtaposition of technical seminars and the artistic photograph suggests the publisher (likely Harvard University Gazette, given the location names like HSPH, Aiken, Peabody Museum) aimed to serve both scholarly and cultural interests of its community.

The inclusion of a major photograph by the renowned photographer Harry Callahan — and the note about its acquisition via a National Endowment for the Arts grant — underscores the cultural significance of the exhibit at the Fogg Museum at the time.


In summary: This is a scrapbook page featuring a 1972 newspaper clipping listing academic events for November 27, 1972, alongside an art feature on a photograph by Harry Callahan titled “Chicago, 1956,” displayed at the Fogg Museum and acquired with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The page reflects a blend of scholarly life and cultural enrichment at an elite academic institution.

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The image displays an open book or magazine layout with a vintage appearance, likely from 1972, as indicated by the date in the top section. The left page contains a calendar listing for November 27, 1972, featuring a schedule of seminars, colloquia, and lectures at an institution, such as Harvard Medical School (HMS), with details of each event including the topic, speaker, and location. The right page is titled "The Calendar" and includes a black-and-white photograph of a tree with sparse branches, labeled as "Chicago, 1956," a photograph by Harry Callahan. Below the photograph, there is a note explaining that this image is part of an exhibit at the Fogg Museum, which includes 75 prints by 33 American photographers, supported by a $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The paper appears aged, with a yellowed tone, suggesting it is from a past era.

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This image shows a page from The Gazette, dated November 24, 1972, featuring a section titled "The Calendar." The page is organized into two columns:

Left Column:

  • Header: "The Calendar" is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Content: The column lists events scheduled for Monday, November 27, including:
    • Seminars and colloquia on topics such as infectious diseases, engineering, anthropology, planetary physics, and biological chemistry.
    • Details about the events, including the speakers (e.g., Dr. Richard Morrill, Professor Hartmut A. Spetzler, Christian Raetz G. Cannon), locations (e.g., Room 602, Bldg. I, HSPH; Room 100-F, Pierce), and times (e.g., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m.).

Right Column:

  • Image: A black-and-white photograph of a tree, titled "Chicago, 1956," taken by Harry Callahan.
  • Caption: The caption provides information about the photograph, stating that it is one of 75 prints by 33 American photographers on exhibit at the Fogg. It mentions that the Fogg owns all the pictures and has received a unique $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which has been matched since its award in July 1971 by 19 individuals and one foundation.

The page is neatly formatted with clear headings and detailed information about the events and the photograph. The overall design is simple and informative, typical of academic or institutional publications.

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The image shows a page from a book with a calendar on it. The calendar has a date of November 24, 1977. The calendar is divided into two columns. The left column has a title that reads "The Gazette." The right column has a title that reads "The Calendar." The calendar has a picture of a tree on it. The tree is bare, and it is probably in the winter season.

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An open book with the text "The Calendar" on the top of the page is placed on a white surface. The page has a text with the date "November 24, 1972" and "The Gazette" written on it. The page has a list of seminars and lectures with their respective dates, times, and locations. The page also has a black-and-white photograph of a tree with a caption that reads, "Chicago, 1956, a photograph by Harry Callahan, is one of 33 American photographers on exhibit at the Fogg."

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The image depicts an open book, likely a university or institutional calendar, dated November 24, 1972. The left page is titled "The Gazette" and lists events scheduled for Monday, November 27. The events include:

  1. Seminar: "Consultation or Control: The Cross-Cultural Advisor Affair Relationship" by Dr. Richard Morill, Director of Mental Health Services, Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center. The seminar is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. in Room 602, Bldg. E-H.

  2. Decision and Control Colloquium: "Differential Games and Boundary Value Problems" by Robert J. Elliott, Vice President, Northwestern University. This event is set for 3:30 p.m. in Lecture Room, Alken.

  3. Illustrated Lecture: "Guantitative View: A Fetto Regro" by Dept. of Astrophysics, scheduled for 4 p.m. in Room 554, Peabody Museum.

  4. Seminar: "Measurement of Holographic Interferometry" by Professor Hartmut A. Speiter, State University of New York, Binghamton. This seminar is at 4 p.m. in Room 100-F, Pierce.

  5. Seminar: "Biogenesis of Membranes" by Christian Raets, C. Cannon Room, Bldg. C-2, HMS, at 4:30 p.m. in Tea Room 495, Bldg. C-2.

  6. Colloquium: "Superconducting Trains" by Professor Michael Tinkham (Physics), scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in Tea Library, Jefferson.

  7. James C. Loeb Classical Lecture: Not fully detailed in the visible portion.

The right page is titled "The Calendar" and features a black-and-white photograph of a tree with intricate branches and leaves. Below the image, there is a caption that reads:

"Chicago, 1956," a photograph by Harry Callahan, is one of 75 prints by 33 American photographers on exhibit at the Fogg. The Fogg owns all the pictures and will own more, purchased with the help of a unique $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which has been matched since its award in Italy 1971 by 19 individuals and one foundation.

The book appears to be a bound volume, likely part of an archival or historical collection, given its aged appearance and structured layout. The content suggests it is used for recording academic and cultural events, as well as showcasing art exhibitions.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or journal, with a beige background and slightly aged edges. The page includes text under the title "The Calendar" and features a list of events happening on Monday, November 27, 1972. These events are academic talks, lectures, and seminars covering a variety of topics such as anthropology, geology, physics, and the arts, with specific mention of professors and their subjects.

On the right side of the page, there's a black-and-white photograph of a leafless tree with intricate branching patterns, titled "Chicago, 1956." The text below the photograph mentions that it was taken by Harry Callahan and is part of a collection of 75 pictures by 33 American photographers, presented in an exhibit at The Forge. A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts is acknowledged in support of this exhibit.

The page gives off a historical and archival feel, combining a touch of nature photography with academic and cultural documentation.

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  • A page from an old scrapbook or album with brown, aged paper.
  • Near the top is a clipped newspaper layout titled “The Calendar.”
  • The left side contains small column text, including a dated entry: “November 24, 1972” and “Monday, November 27.”
  • The right side features a large black-and-white photograph of a bare, gnarly tree with many twisting branches.
  • A caption beneath the photo mentions “Chicago, 1956,” a photograph by Harry Callahan, and describes an exhibition.
  • Overall, it looks like a vintage clipping mounted in a scrapbook.

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This image features an open book or journal with the right-hand page displaying the title "The Calendar" and a black and white photograph of a bare tree, likely taken in winter given the absence of leaves. The left-hand page, appearing to be page '4' of the document, shows a date "November 27, 1972" at the top, followed by a list of events under the title "Monday, November 27." These events are a mix of seminars, meetings, and lectures taking place on that date, with topics ranging from environmental conservation to control colloquium, ecological conferences, and biological chemistry seminars.

At the bottom of the left page, there's explanatory text detailing the photograph on the right. It reads: "'Chicago, 1954,' a photograph by Harry Callahan, one of 75 prints by 33 American photographers on exhibit at the Forge. Five prints of the pictures and will cost more. Proceeds for the help of the College, 50,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts which has been matched since its award in July 1971 by 19 individuals and one foundation." This text implies that the photograph is part of an exhibition aiming to raise funds and has received a matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The overall image captures the open book against a beige background, providing a glimpse into the contents and layout of the event calendar and highlighting the featured art photo.

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The image shows an old newspaper clipping titled "The Calendar," dated November 24, 1972, from The Gazette. The clipping includes a schedule of seminars and colloquiums for Monday, November 27, covering topics in various academic fields such as infectious diseases, anthropology, geological physics, biological chemistry, and engineering.

On the right side of the clipping, there is a black and white photograph of a leafless tree with a complex network of branches. Below the photograph, a caption reads:

"'Chicago, 1956,' a photograph by Harry Callahan, is one of 75 prints by 33 American photographers on exhibit at the Fogg. The Fogg owns all the pictures and will own more, purchased with the help of a unique $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts which has been matched since its award in July 1971 by 19 individuals and one foundation."

The newspaper clipping is pasted onto a blank page of what appears to be an archival scrapbook or photo album. The overall tone of the image is vintage and scholarly.