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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically an article titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" written by Rose Walsh, the Society Editor. The article discusses the return of the Cities Series program at the Fogg Museum, which is part of Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

1. Program Overview: The Cities Series, which began last season, will continue with lectures in October and November.
2. Speakers and Topics:
   • Oct. 21: John Coolidge, professor of Fine Arts at Harvard, will speak on "London: The Great Wen."
   • Nov. 14: Desmond Guinness, president of the Irish Georgian Society, will discuss "Dublin: The Second City of the Empire."
   • Dec. 5: Antoine de Coucy Cazé, associate professor of Fine Arts at Wellesley, will present "Peking and its Imperial Past."
   • Feb. 13: Walter Denny, honorary curator of Islamic and Indian Art at the Fogg, will talk about "Istanbul: City of Sultans."
   • Mar. 13: David Watkin, major on March 13 at Harvard, will discuss "Athens: A Classical City Explored."
   • Apr. 17: C. Lowell Harris, professor of American History at Northwestern University, will speak on "Chicago: Metropolis of the Midwest."
3. Event Details: The lectures are scheduled for Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Fogg’s Naumburg Room.
4. Subscription Information: Subscriptions to the series are available for $7.50 for the entire series or $2 per lecture. Additional information can be obtained by calling 496-4544.

Additionally, there is a note about Agnes Mongan, former director and honorary curator of drawings at Fogg, who will give a lecture on "Piranesi: The Complete Etchings" on Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. at Suffolk Downs.

The article also mentions a celebration at Suffolk Downs with various attendees, including Richard T. Donovan, Charles and Thomas Riley, and others.

There is a handwritten note at the top of the article that reads "Boston Herald American 9/19/75," indicating the publication and date of the article. The page also has a vertical index on the left side with letters from A to H.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album. The page is titled "April 2003" at the top left corner. On the right side of the page, there is a newspaper article from the "Social Scene" section, titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum." The article is by Rose Walsh and discusses the return of the Cities Series to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, highlighting details of the event and participants. The left side of the page has a vertical column labeled with letters (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) and the word "Boston Herald American" handwritten at the top. The article mentions various speakers and topics that will be covered in the series, along with dates and times for the lectures. The subscription details for the series are also listed. The overall context suggests that this page is part of a collection of news clippings, possibly maintained for archival or personal interest.

The image is of a newspaper page from an unspecified newspaper dated around April 2003. The article in focus is titled "Social Scene" and is written by Rose Walsh, who is identified as the Society Editor.

The article, "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum," discusses a series of lectures titled "Cities Series" that returns to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The series includes talks on various cities from different historical periods:

• On October 24, Professor David C. Freedberg, from Harvard University, will discuss "London: Queen Victoria's City."
• On November 14, Walter Denny, honorary curator of rugs at the Fogg Art Museum, will present "Dublin: A Georgian City."
• On November 5, Anne de Courcy, associate professor of Fine Arts at Harvard University, will discuss "Paris: The 19th Century City."
• On December 3, Anne de Courcy will present "Peking and Suchow: The Chinese City."
• On January 16, Walter Denny will discuss "Istanbul: City of Sultans."

Each lecture is scheduled at 11 a.m. and is priced at $55 for Friends of the Fogg, and $65 for the general public. Additional information can be obtained by calling 455-4544.

The opening of the series was highlighted with a reception held at the Downes Season Monday, which included a gathering of several notable attendees and a festive atmosphere.

Additionally, the article mentions a special event, the 1978 American Jumping Derby, which was rich in prizes and was attended by notable individuals, including Melane Smith of Stillmeadow Farm, who won the Grand Prix. The article also mentions that the 1978 Derby included many prominent individuals, such as Bernie Traurig, who was a Derby winner in 1976.

Rose Walsh's column "Social Scene" is noted to appear on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping dated April 2003, specifically from a section titled "Social Scene." The main article is titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" and was written by Rose Walsh, the Society Editor.

The article discusses the return of the Cities Series to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The series, which proved successful the previous season, will be running again with a second season planned for October and November. The series includes illustrated talks on various cities:

1. "London: Queen Victoria's City" on October 24 by Walter Denny, associate professor of Fine Arts at Harvard University.
2. "Dublin: A Georgian City" on October 31 by Anne de Courcy, associate professor of Fine Arts at Boston College.
3. "Paris: The 19th Century" on November 7 by Anne de Courcy.
4. "Istanbul: City of Sultans" on November 14 by Walter Denny.
5. "Peking and Suchow: The Chinese City" on January 16 by Anne de Courcy.

The lectures will be held in the Naumburg Room, with tickets priced at $5 for the public and $25 for Friends of the Fogg. The article also mentions Agnes Mongan, former director and long-time curator of drawings at the Fogg, who is planning to retire and will be honored with a farewell event.

Additionally, the article includes a brief mention of the 1978 American Jumping Derby, featuring top horses and jockeys, and the 1976 Derby winner, Bernie Traurig, who is noted for his contributions to the event. The text at the bottom of the page states that Rose Walsh's "Social Scene" column appears on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Social Scene" section of the Boston Herald, dated April 1975. The article is titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" and is written by Rose Walsh, the Society Editor.

The article announces the return of the "Cities Series" at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, with a second season of illustrated talks planned for October and November. The series will feature talks by various professors and experts on different cities, including London, Dublin, Paris, Istanbul, Peking, and Shanghai. The talks are scheduled to take place on various dates in October and November, with each talk offered twice, at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The subscription rates are $25 for the public and $20 for Friends of the Fogg.

The article lists the speakers and their topics:

• Walter Denny will discuss "Istanbul: City of Sultans" on October 24.
• Anne de Courcy Claassen will discuss "Peking and Soochow: The Chinese City" on January 16.
• David Gordon will discuss "Athens: A Classical City Explored" on March 14.
• Other speakers include Agnes Mongan, Michael Dikakis, and several others, who will discuss various cities and their cultural and historical aspects.

The article also mentions a preview of the series on October 24, with a reception and buffet dinner, and notes the involvement of various Harvard University professors and other notable individuals in the program. Additionally, it mentions the 1978 American Jumping Derby and provides a brief note on the upcoming Grand Prix events.

The image shows a newspaper page from March 10, 1995, specifically an article from the "Social Scene" section titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum." The article is written by Rose Walsh, the Society Editor.

Summary of the Article:

Title: Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum

Introduction:
The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University is reintroducing its Cities Series this season. The previous year's series was well-received, leading to its return.

Details of the Series:
The Cities Series features a variety of lectures by different professors and experts on specific cities around the world, examining them from artistic and cultural perspectives.

Schedule of Lectures:

1. Oct. 24: Opening the series, Professor Irene Winter from Harvard University will discuss "Jerusalem: City of Art, Holy City."
2. Nov. 7: Professor Deborah Martin Kao from Harvard will present "Dublin: A Georgian City."
3. Nov. 14: Professor Patrice Higonnet from Harvard will talk about "Paris: The 19th Century City."
4. Dec. 5: Professor Jonathan Spence from Yale University will discuss "Peking and Soochow: The Chinese City."

Additional Event:

• Feb. 16: Walter Denny, honorary curator of rugs at the Fogg Art Museum and a professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, will give a lecture titled "Istanbul City of Dualitants."
• Special Topic: David Roxburgh, a Junior Fellow at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, will present "Herat Explained: A Classical City."

Lecture Details:
Each lecture is scheduled twice, at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m., in the Fogg’s Naumburg Room. The events are free and open to the public.

Future Program:
The article also mentions that the next fall's program at the Fogg will be the "Lunchon and Lecture" series held in the museum's Naumburg Room.

Additional Information on the Page:

• Subscription Notice: The article mentions subscription details for the newspaper, with a yearly subscription rate of $75 for the U.S.
• Social Event Recap: There is a brief mention of a social event, the 1978 American Jumping Derby, attended by notable figures such as Gov. Michael Dukakis and other prominent individuals.

This detailed article provides insight into the cultural and educational events planned at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum during that period.

This image shows a book or scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping pasted onto it. The heading of the article reads "Social Scene" in a bold, capitalized font. Below that is the title "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" by Rosie Walsh. The article text is too small to read in detail, but it appears to discuss events or exhibitions relating to cities, likely art or historical in nature, at the Fogg Museum. To the left of the clipping, there is a tab with the letter "A" in a font significantly larger than the subsequent letters, which are organized in alphabetical order down the side (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H). The page's background is a yellowish color typical of aged paper. The leftmost side shows the binding of the book or scrapbook, suggesting that this is part of an organized collection or archive. The upper left corner features text written in pencil, but it's not clear enough to read distinctly; it looks like "April 2003," which may denote when the clipping was added to the collection.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page with a newspaper clipping glued to the center. The clipping is an article titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" by Rose Walsh, Society Editor, from the Boston Herald American dated 9/9/75.

The article discusses the return of the Cities Series at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It highlights the success of the previous season and announces a new lunchtime lecture program scheduled for October and November. The series features illustrated talks by various professors on different cities around the world, including London, Dublin, Paris, Peking, Suchou, Istanbul, and Athens.

Subscription details and fees are provided, along with some notes about an American Jumping Derby event and its notable participants.

The clipping is affixed to a light-colored page within a book or binder, which also shows part of an index on the left with letters A through H. Handwritten notes are visible at the top of the clipping, identifying the source and date.

An open book with yellow pages has a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping is titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" and is dated April 2003. The clipping has a table of contents on the left side of the page with the headings "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", and "H". The clipping also has a table of contents on the right side of the page with the headings "Social Scene", "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum", "By ROSE WALSH Society Editor", and "Agnes Mongan, former director and long-time curator of Harvard University, will present "Dublin: A Georgian City" on Dec. 5."

The image depicts an open book, specifically showing two pages from a publication. The left page is blank except for a column of labeled letters (A through H) along the left margin, likely used for indexing or referencing purposes. The right page contains an article titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" by Rose Walsh, who is identified as the Society Editor.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Event Overview:

   • The article announces the return of the "Cities Series" at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
   • The series, which was introduced last season, will feature a new lecture-discussion program in October and November.

2. Opening Lecture:

   • The series will open on October 21 with a lecture titled "London: Queen Victoria's City" by Desmond Guinness.
   • The lecture will be presented by Desmond Guinness, president of the Irish Georgian Society.

3. Subsequent Lectures:

   • Other lectures in the series include:
     • "Dublin: A Georgian City" on November 14 by Neil Levine, associate professor of Fine Arts at Harvard.
     • "Paris: The 19th Century City" on December 3 by Anne D. Cohen, associate professor of Oriental Art at Wellesley College.
     • "Peiking and Suchou: The Chinese City of June" by Walter Denny, honorary curator of rugs at the Fogg Art Museum.

4. Additional Information:

   • Each lecture will be offered twice: at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
   • Subscriptions are available for $35 for members and $25 for the public.
   • The lectures will take place in the Naumburg Room, led by a new lunch-eon and lecture program.

5. Other Content:

   • The article also mentions a 1976 American Jumping Derby, noting that the richest of 18 U.S. Grand Prix events will take place at Glen Farm, Portsmouth, R.I., on Sunday.
   • It highlights the Michael Smith Memorial Grand Prix, which will feature top-ranking champions like Michael Smith, Bernie Traurig, and Frank Chapot.

Visual Elements:

• The page has a clean, typed layout typical of a newspaper or magazine article.
• The top of the page includes a header with the word "Social Scene", suggesting the article is part of a section dedicated to cultural or societal events.
• There are handwritten notes in the margins, including:
  • "Boston Herald American 2/1/75" at the top right, indicating the source and date of the article.
  • "Rose Walsh's 'Social Scene' appears Sunday, Monday and Wednesday on this page", which provides context about the publication schedule.

Overall Impression:

The image shows a well-preserved page from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, focusing on cultural events and lectures at the Fogg Art Museum. The structured layout and detailed content suggest it is an informative piece aimed at readers interested in art, history, and cultural activities. The handwritten notes add a personal or archival touch, indicating the page may have been part of a collection or reference material.