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The image shows a page from a book or a document with an article titled "Social Scene: Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum." The article is by Rose Walsh, who is identified as the Society Editor. The content of the article discusses the return of the "Cities Series" to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University after a successful season the previous year. It announces a new series of illustrated talks, including topics such as "London: Queen Victoria's City," "Dublin: A Georgian City," "Paris: The 19th Century City," "Istanbul: City of Sultans," and "Athens: A Classical City Explored." Each lecture is scheduled for twice a day, with the subscription fee being $35 to the public and $25 to Friends of Fogg. Additionally, a new luncheon and lecture program in Fogg's Naumburg Room is mentioned.

The page is part of a larger document, as indicated by the visible tab at the top of the page, which seems to be labeled with the text "ARCH 2003." The document appears to be aged, with yellowed pages, suggesting it is from an older resource. The article also mentions Governor Michael Dukakis and includes details about the 1978 American Jumping Derby. The page has a slight tear on the left side, and there is a handwritten note at the top right that reads "Boston Herald American 9/19/75."

This image shows an open archive folder with a newspaper clipping pasted onto the left-hand page. The clipping is from the "Boston Herald-American," dated 9/19/76, and it is titled "Social Scene." The article is by Rose Walsh, the Society Editor, and discusses the return of the "Cities Series" at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

The article mentions that the Cities Series was so successful that a second season, including a new luncheon-lecture program, will be presented in October and November. It lists several speakers and their topics, including John Coolidge on "London: Queen Victoria's City," Desmond Guinness on "Dublin: A Georgian City," Neil Levine on "Paris: The 19th Century City," Anne de Coursey Clapp on "Peking and Suchou: The Chinese City," Walter Denny on "Istanbul: City of Sultans," and David Gordon Mitten on "Athens: A Classical City Explored."

The article also mentions Agnes Mongan, the former director and long-time curator of drawings at Fogg, and provides subscription and contact information. Additionally, there is a section about the opening of the Suffolk Downs season and the 1978 American Jumping Derby.

The right-hand page of the folder is partially visible, showing more text, but it is not the main focus of the image. The folder itself has a tabbed index on the left side with letters A through H.

This image shows a close-up of an open scrapbook or archival binder, displaying a newspaper clipping mounted on a page.

The clipping is from the Boston Herald American, dated April 2003 (as handwritten in pencil on the left margin of the binder page). The article appears in the paper's “Social Scene” column, written by Rose Walsh, Society Editor.

Article Headline:

“Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum”

Key Details from the Article:

• The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University is launching a second season of its “Cities Series” lecture program, building on the success of the previous season.
• The series features illustrated talks by prominent professors and scholars from Harvard and other institutions.
• Talks are scheduled for October, November, and December, with a new luncheon-lecture program added.
• Specific lectures and speakers include:
  • John Coolidge (Harvard Professor of Fine Arts) on “London: Queen Victoria’s City” on Oct. 24.
  • Desmond Guinness (Irish Georgian Society) on “Dublin: A Georgian City” on Nov. 14.
  • Neil Levine (Harvard) on “Paris: The 19th Century City” on Dec. 5.
  • Anne de Courcy Clapp (Wellesley College) on “Peking and Soochow: The Chinese City” on Jan. 16.
  • Walter Denny (Fogg Museum) on “Istanbul: City of Sultans.”
  • David Gordon Mitten (Harvard) on “Athens: A Classical City Explored.”
• Lectures will be offered twice daily (11 a.m. and 8 p.m.), with subscription or public pricing. The luncheon-lecture program will be held in the Naumburg Room and led by Agnes Mongan.
• Other snippets in the column include social notes about the Suffolk Downs horse racing season and the 1978 American Jumping Derby.

Physical Description of the Image:

• The newspaper clipping is preserved on an off-white, slightly yellowed paper page within a black binder.
• The left-hand sheet in the binder has a vertical column of labeled cells (A through H) for indexing or categorizing clippings.
• There’s handwritten pencil notation: “April 2003” on the left edge of the page and “Boston Herald American 4/20/03” above the clipping.
• The article is clearly legible, though the edges of the clipping show some wear.

Overall, this image captures a preserved moment of Boston-area cultural events, documenting a lecture series at the prestigious Fogg Museum in early 2003, archived for future reference.

A newspaper is opened to a page with the heading "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum." The page is filled with text, which seems to be a news article. The article is about the Cities Series, which is a series of illustrated talks on art that will be presented in October, November, and December. The article also mentions the 1973 American Jumping Derby, which is a horse racing event.

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.

The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, with a headline that reads "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" in large black text.

• The page is open to a section titled "Social Scene" and features a column of text with various articles and advertisements.
• The article about the Cities Series is written by Rose Walsh and includes information about the series' return to the Fogg Museum.
• The page also includes a list of events and activities happening in the area, including lectures, exhibitions, and performances.
• The background of the page is a light beige color, with a darker beige border around the edges.

Overall, the image appears to be a page from a local publication that highlights cultural and social events in the area.

The image depicts a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Museum's Cities Series. The clipping is titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" and includes a list of upcoming events and lectures.

Key Features:

• Newspaper Clipping: The clipping is from the Boston Herald American, dated 9/9/73.
• Title: "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum"
• Content: A list of upcoming events and lectures, including talks by John Coolidge, Desmond Guinness, Neil Levine, Anne de Courcy Clapp, Walter Denny, Gordon Mitten, and David C. Leeb
• Page Background: The page has a yellowed appearance, with a black border around the edges
• Additional Elements: A vertical strip of paper with letters A-H is visible on the left side of the page, and a partial view of another page is visible on the right side

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the book or scrapbook is a collection of newspaper clippings related to art and culture, specifically focusing on the Fogg Museum's Cities Series. The clipping provides information about upcoming events and lectures, which may be of interest to art enthusiasts and historians.

The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted onto the right-hand page. The clipping is titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" and is from the "Social Scene" section of a newspaper.

Key Features:

• Book: The book is open, revealing two pages. The left page has a vertical column of letters (A-H) with lines next to them, while the right page contains the newspaper clipping.
• Newspaper Clipping: The clipping is titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" and is from the "Social Scene" section. It discusses the return of the Cities Series to the Fogg Museum, featuring talks by various speakers on different cities.
• Annotations: The top of the clipping has handwritten notes, including "Boston Herald.com 9/18/73" and "N21." The left page has a handwritten date "April 2003" in the top-left corner.
• Background: The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital rendering or a photograph taken against a neutral backdrop.

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from a scrapbook or archive, showcasing a newspaper clipping related to an event at the Fogg Museum. The presence of handwritten notes and the dated annotation on the left page suggest that the clipping was collected and preserved over time.

The image presents a scanned or photographed page from an open book, featuring a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Museum's Cities Series. The clipping is titled "Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum" and includes details about the series' return after a successful first season.

• Newspaper Clipping:
  • Title: Cities Series returns to Fogg Museum
  • Author: Rose Walsh
  • Content: The article discusses the return of the Cities Series at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, which proved successful in its first season.
  • Details:
    • The series will be presented in October and November.
    • The opening of the series features illustrated talks on October 24 by John Coolidge, professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University, on "London: Queen Victoria's City."
    • Desmond Guinness, president of the Irish Georgian Society, will present "Dublin: A Georgian City" on November 4.
    • Anne de Courcy Clapp, associate professor of Oriental Art at Wellesley College, will discuss "Peking and Suchou: The Chinese City" on January 16.
    • Walter T. Denny, honorary curator of rugs, Fogg Art Museum, and associate professor of art at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, is listed for February 13.
    • The topic is "Athens: A Classical City Explored" in David Gordon Mittleton's subject on March 13.
    • Each lecture will be offered twice, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., with a subscription of $8, $5 to Friends of Fogg, or $2 per ticket.
    • The new fall is the Lamont and Lecture Program in Fogg's Naumburg Room, led by
• Book Page:
  • Color: Yellowed
  • Content: A ruler-like index with letters A to H on the left side
  • Handwritten note: "April 2003" at the top
• Background:
  • Color: Gray

The image provides information about the Cities Series at the Fogg Museum, including the schedule of events and details about the lectures. The book page features a yellowed color with a ruler-like index and a handwritten note indicating the date "April 2003." The background of the image is gray.