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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Magazine" dated November-December 1979. The page is titled "Extra credit" and is designed for visitors to Harvard. It lists various events and activities happening around the campus and the Boston area during that period.

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Lectures:

    • Eleanor Learned: A lecture on the life and work of E.B. White.
    • Michael Short: A lecture on the life and work of Carl Gustav Jung.
    • Robert E. Lee: A lecture on the life and work of Margaret Fuller.
    • Robert E. Lee: A lecture on the life and work of Robert Frost.
    • Carl Jung: A lecture on the life and work of Sigmund Freud.
    • Sigmund Freud: A lecture on the life and work of Margaret Fuller.
    • Margaret Fuller: A lecture on the life and work of Robert Frost.
    • Robert Frost: A lecture on the life and work of Carl Gustav Jung.
    • Carl Gustav Jung: A lecture on the life and work of E.B. White.
    • E.B. White: A lecture on the life and work of Sigmund Freud.
  2. Concerts:

    • Fromm Music Foundation: A concert featuring Leon Kirchner.
    • Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra: A concert featuring music by Mozart and Beethoven.
    • Harvard University Choir: A concert featuring music by Bach and Handel.
    • Harvard Glee Club: A concert featuring music by Brahms and Schubert.
    • Radcliffe Choral Society: A concert featuring music by Mendelssohn and Schumann.
    • Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum: A concert featuring music by Bach and Handel.
    • Harvard University Band: A concert featuring music by Sousa and Holst.
    • Harvard Jazz Band: A concert featuring music by Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
    • Harvard University Choir: A concert featuring music by Bach and Handel.
    • Harvard Glee Club: A concert featuring music by Brahms and Schubert.
    • Radcliffe Choral Society: A concert featuring music by Mendelssohn and Schumann.
    • Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum: A concert featuring music by Bach and Handel.
    • Harvard University Band: A concert featuring music by Sousa and Holst.
    • Harvard Jazz Band: A concert featuring music by Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
  3. Learning from Performers:

    • Arlene Smith: A lecture on the life and work of Paul Taylor.
    • Paul Taylor: A lecture on the life and work of Arlene Smith.
    • Arlene Smith: A lecture on the life and work of Paul Taylor.
    • Paul Taylor: A lecture on the life and work of Arlene Smith.
  4. Theater:

    • American Repertory Theater: A production of "The Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov.
    • Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club: A production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde.
    • Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club: A production of "The Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov.
    • American Repertory Theater: A production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde.
  5. Exhibitions:

    • Fogg Art Museum: An exhibition of Japanese prints.
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum: An exhibition of German expressionist art.
    • Fogg Art Museum: An exhibition of Japanese prints.
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum: An exhibition of German expressionist art.
  6. Film:

    • Harvard Film Archive: A screening of "The Seventh Seal" by Ingmar Bergman.
    • Harvard Film Archive: A screening of "The Seventh Seal" by Ingmar Bergman.

The page also includes a photograph of a sculpture titled "Homer's Daughter's Siren and Chimera" by an unnamed artist. The text provides a brief description of the sculpture and its significance.

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The image is a page from the November-December 1979 issue of Harvard Magazine. The page is titled "Extra Credit" and is aimed at visitors to Harvard.

Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Lectures:

    • Charles Eliot Norton Lectures: These lectures, focusing on various subjects, will take place on specific dates in January 1980. Notable topics include an interpretation of Dante's "Inferno" and a discussion on Jung's psychology.
    • Interviews and Events:
      • An interview with the author of "The Fogg Museum's Summing-Up," which discusses Jung's psychology and other topics.
      • A preview of a performance by Honore Daumier's "Scapin and Géronte," scheduled for December.
      • A look at "Mediterranean between 1799 and 1879" at the Carpenter Center.
  2. Exhibitions:

    • Honore Daumier's Work: An exhibition titled "Honore Daumier's Scapin and Géronte" is highlighted, focusing on Daumier's caricatures and political cartoons.
    • The Art of the American Stage: An exhibition at the Harvard Art Museums showcasing American theater art from the 19th century.
  3. Learning from Performers:

    • Master Classes and Workshops: Various master classes, discussions, and illustrated talks are listed, including one on the craft of painting by William Brandt.
    • Music Concerts:
      • The Cambridge Chamber Orchestra, featuring performances by the James Johnson Chorale and instrumental ensembles.
      • The Bach Festival at the Carpenter Center, including concerts and recitals by renowned musicians.
    • Theater Performances:
      • The Lamb Drama Center presenting a modern adaptation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
      • Performances by Harvard College Productions, including "The Royal Family" and "Kaufman and Ferber's" plays.
      • Special performances and concerts like Bach's "Sonatas and Partitas" for Solo Violin.
  4. Concerts:

    • Events at the Cambridge Center for Renaissance Studies and the Harvard University Library.
    • A concert series at the Carpenter Center featuring works by Bach and Handel.
  5. Specific Performances and Tickets:

    • Specific dates and times for various performances, including tickets and seating information.

This page provides a comprehensive guide to cultural and educational events at Harvard University during the specified period.

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The image displays a two-page spread from a publication, likely a magazine or a program, titled 'HARVARD MAGAZINE' with the date 'November-December 1979' visible at the bottom. The left page features a list of events and lectures under the heading 'Extra credit: For visitors to Harvard,' including details about speakers, topics, and locations, such as the Loeb Drama Center and the Fogg Art Museum. The right page contains an article with a photograph of a man, identified as 'Honorary Doctor of Arts, Sc.D. 1979.' The article discusses various performances, concerts, and theater productions, along with descriptions of the events and the artists involved. The text is organized into sections with headings like 'LEARNING FROM PERFORMERS' and 'THEATER,' providing a schedule and details of the performances. The overall layout suggests it is a guide for visitors to Harvard, highlighting academic lectures and cultural events taking place in December.

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The image is a page from the November-December 1979 issue of "Harvard Magazine." Specifically, it is an "Extra Credit" section that lists various cultural events and activities available for visitors to Harvard. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Lectures

  • Charles Eliot Norton Lectures:

    • Dates: Continuing through December 4.
    • Lecturer: Dame Helen Gardner.
    • Topic: English literary critic and historian discussing John Donne.
    • Location: Harvard's New Lecture Hall, Room 102.
    • Time: 8 p.m.
  • Other Lectures:

    • Dr. Carl Sagan:

      • Date: November 28.
      • Topic: Discussion on extraterrestrial life.
      • Location: Science Center A.
      • Time: 8 p.m.
    • Dr. Melvin Calvin:

      • Date: November 29.
      • Topic: Chemical evolution of life.
      • Location: Science Center A.
      • Time: 4 p.m.
    • St. Clair Drake:

      • Date: December 4.
      • Topic: Black Chicago and the social sciences.
      • Location: William James Hall, Room 1.
    • Ralph Ellison:

      • Date: December 6.
      • Topic: Reading from his unpublished second novel.
      • Location: Lowell Lecture Hall.

Learning from Performers

  • Series Events:
    • Honan Dumonya's Koutiep and Gerene:

      • Date: November 30.
      • Details: Performances by African musicians.
      • Location: Freshman Union Dining Hall, 8 p.m.
    • Moishe Feldenkrais:

      • Dates: December 11-12, 17-19.
      • Details: Workshops on body awareness and physical re-education.
    • Other Performers:

      • Cuban artists, the Guarneri Quartet, and others scheduled through December.

Exhibitions

  • Various Exhibitions:
    • Central Themes: Including the history of the Fogg Art Museum, Japanese prints, and American architecture.
    • Locations: Fogg Art Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts.

Concerts

  • Details:
    • Performances: By the Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, and others.
    • Dates: Throughout November and December.

Theater

  • Upcoming Productions:
    • Loeb Drama Center:
      • "Green Knight": By Ronald Moffatt.
      • "The Royal Family": By George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber.
      • "The Normal Heart": By Larry Kramer.
    • Other Theatrical Events:
      • American Repertory Theatre: Various performances scheduled.

Additional Information

  • The page includes a photograph of an actor in costume, possibly from one of the theatrical productions mentioned.

Overall, the page provides a comprehensive guide to enriching cultural experiences available at Harvard during late 1979, including lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Magazine, dated November-December 1979. The page is titled "Extra credit" and is directed at visitors to Harvard. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Lectures:

    • Charles Eliot Norton Lectures by Richard Ellmann, focusing on the work of T.S. Eliot.
    • A series of lectures by Dr. George L. Engel, exploring the intersection of medicine, psychiatry, and Freud.
    • Three more talks on various topics are scheduled for December 3 and 4.
  2. Learning from Performers:

    • A series of master classes, discussions, and illustrated talks featuring prominent performers such as:
      • Paul Sperry (flute)
      • Leonard Stein (piano)
      • Peter Levy (violin)
      • Robert Garrett (clarinet)
      • Julian Harris (piano)
      • Robert McDuffie (bassoon)
      • John McGuire (trombone)
      • Michael Rabin (violin)
      • The Boston Brass
  3. Theater:

    • Lomb Drama Center:
      • Adaptation of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by Harvard College Productions.
      • "The Royal Family" by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber.
    • American Repertory Theater:
      • Performance of "Scapin" and "Geronimo" by Honoré Daumier.
      • "The Mikado" by Gilbert and Sullivan, directed by Michael Kahn.
    • Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club:
      • "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov.
      • "The Rivals" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
      • "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay.
  4. Concerts:

    • Performances by various ensembles including the Harvard Glee Club, Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum, Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, and the Harvard-Radcliffe Choral Society.
    • Performances of works by composers like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and others.
    • Specific concerts by the Harvard Glee Club in Sanders Theatre and other venues.
  5. Miscellaneous:

    • Information on how to purchase tickets for various events.
    • Contact information for ticket offices and specific event details.
    • A note on how to reserve tickets for Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado."

The page includes a detailed schedule of events, listing dates, times, venues, and ticket prices where applicable. It also mentions the Harvard Magazine's publication date at the bottom, November-December 1979.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Magazine, specifically the November-December 1979 issue (page 77). It is titled "Extra credit" and includes several sections of cultural events and activities for visitors to Harvard.

Lectures:

  • Charles Ellwood Norton Lectures: These lectures cover the works of T.S. Eliot, with the first lecture on November 16 by Harold Bloom. Subsequent lectures on November 27 and December 4 are by other notable academics.

Honors:

  • Honor Daumier's Scapin and Gillette: A performance at the Fogg Museum on November 25.

Exhibitions:

  • A Centennial Celebration: An exhibition of Honoré Daumier's works from 1838 to 1879, featuring 140 lithographs and caricatures, from November 22 to January 26.
  • Satake Center for Japanese Arts and Culture: Features a variety of Japanese art and crafts, including a contemporary Japanese exhibition from October 27 to November 17.
  • Beyond the Shadows of the American West: An exhibit on the pioneering work of William Henry Jackson, from November 18 to December 21.

Theater:

  • Lombardi Drama Center: A modern adaptation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, with performances from November 14 to December 2.
  • The Mikado: A production by Harvard College Productions, with performances from November 15 to 17.

Learning from Performers:

  • Leon Kirchner: A concert of chamber music on November 15.
  • Busch-Reisinger: Various performances including the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, November 16, and a concert by the St. Lawrence String Quartet on November 17.
  • Ariel Chamber Ensemble: Bach’s Sonata in G minor and String Quartet in D minor, December 18.
  • Harvard Glee Club: A concert on November 20.
  • Various Performances: Including a concert by the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and performances by Stephen Chern, Walter Gilbert, and others.

Concerts:

  • Harvard Glee Club: Performances at various locations, including the Carpenter Center, November 17.
  • Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra: Performances at the Carpenter Center, November 20 and 21.
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra: A performance at Symphony Hall, December 2.
  • Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra: A performance at the Carpenter Center, December 18.

Other Events:

  • Mikado: A performance by Harvard College Productions, with tickets available for various dates in November.

The page also includes ticket information and contact details for purchasing tickets.

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This image shows an open magazine or journal, possibly on a desk or table. The visible page is labeled "Extra credit" and seems to be related to "a visitor to Harvard." The page lists various lectures, exhibitions, theater, and concert events, suggesting that it is an informational section possibly aimed at visitors or community members detailing cultural and educational activities available for them to attend.

The upper left corner shows a part of the previous page with a label that appears to say "April 2001." Below that label are tabs with the letters A through H, likely indicating different sections within the magazine or a system for organizing the content. The magazine or journal is called "Harvard Magazine," based on the text at the bottom of the right-hand page.

There is also an image of an artwork or photographic portrait in the upper right section of the right-hand page, which appears to be related to one of the articles or events listed. The style suggests it could be an exhibition piece or part of a theatrical performance being highlighted.

The overall composition of the photograph, with its clear focus on the open page, suggests it might be used for archival purposes or to highlight a specific event or time period at Harvard as documented in the magazine.

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The image shows a magazine page titled "Extra credit For visitors to Harvard," featuring various sections about lectures, readings, learning performances, theater, and concerts taking place at or near Harvard. There is a black and white photograph near the top center of the page showing two performers in dramatic poses with a caption beneath that reads "Horavi Dzuimin's Scapin and Geronte, now at the Fogg."

The main content is divided into several detailed paragraphs:

  • LECTURES: Mentions lectures related to Helen Gardener and American Medicine.
  • READINGS: Highlights dramatic readings including "Black Women's Culture and History," and a presentation on Japanese Painters from the Fremont Collection.
  • LEARNING PERFORMERS: Describes art students and their performance art projects happening at venues such as Sanders Theatre.
  • THEATER: Describes a modern prose adaptation at Loeb Drama Center.
  • CONCERTS: Announces several concerts including performances by the Harvard Music Foundation, faculty and guest musicians, and student groups.

The page is dated November-December 1979 with "HARVARD MAGAZINE" handwritten at the bottom. The text promotes cultural and educational events, aiming to encourage visitors to attend them.

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The image is of a two-page spread from a magazine, titled "Harvard Magazine." The left page features an article titled "Extra Credit," which discusses various lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances at Harvard University. The right page continues with more information about these events. The layout includes sections with headings like "Lectures," "Exhibitions," "Concerts," and "Theater," each providing details about different activities and their schedules. The content is dense with information, indicating a focus on academic and cultural events happening at the university.

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The image shows an open page from a publication titled "Harvard Magazine", dated November-December 1979. The page is divided into several sections, each detailing different events, lectures, concerts, and exhibitions related to Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page features the title "Extra credit" in bold, followed by the subtitle "For visitors to Harvard", indicating that the content is aimed at individuals visiting or interested in Harvard-related activities.
  2. Left Column:

    • LECTURES:
      • Lists several lectures scheduled for the season, including:
        • Charles Eliot Norton Lectures: A series of lectures on literature and literary history, featuring speakers like Helen Gardner, Dame Helen Gardner, and others.
        • Leaders in American Medicine: A lecture by Dr. Carl Gustav Jung, focusing on psychology and psychiatry.
        • The Fog's stunning series: A series of lectures and events, including a talk by Margaret C. L. Galway on "The Problem of Americanism" on November 29 at 5:30 p.m.
    • EXHIBITIONS:
      • Details an exhibition titled "To commemorate the centennial of the '80s':
        • Dates: November 1–December 31, 1979.
        • Location: Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Cambridge, MA.
        • Description: Features works by 13 artists, including Takako Aida, Shigeo Anzai, and others. The exhibition explores themes such as "the full range of poetic imagery of the Fifteenth to the Nineteenth centuries" and includes "scroll paintings" and "neo-calligraphic paintings."
      • Other Exhibits:
        • A fourth exhibit: "Beyond the Shores of America," showcasing pioneering work in American archaeology, located at the Peabody Museum.
  3. Right Column:

    • Image and Caption:
      • A black-and-white photograph of a person, presumably Honor Daumier, is prominently displayed. The caption reads:

        "Honor Daumier's Scapin and Gronol, now at the Fogg."
        - This indicates that an exhibition or performance involving Daumier's work is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum.

    • LEARNING FROM PERFORMERS:
      • Describes a series of masterclasses, discussions, and illustrated talks by artists visiting Harvard during the season. Notable performers include:
        • Terry Scully (November 13).
        • Julie Harris (November 14).
        • Blumenkranz (November 27).
        • Levi (November 16).
        • Decker and Car (November 27).
    • THEATER:
      • Lists theater productions being performed at the Loeb Drama Center, including:
        • "A modern prose adaptation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by Robert Jones, directed by John K. Kaplan.
        • "The Claws of the White Worm" by Karel Čapek, directed by Robert J. Ferber.
        • "The Royal Family" by George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly, directed by John K. Kaplan.
    • CONCERTS:
      • Details various musical performances and concerts, including:
        • Leon Kirchner's "Prometheus Foundation" concert on November 20.
        • Schola Cantorum performances on December 1 and 8.
        • Fogg Chamber Players concerts on December 1, 8, and 15.
        • Schola Cantorum concerts on December 1, 8, and 15.
        • Bach Society Orchestra concerts on December 1, 8, and 15.
        • Schubert Ensemble concerts on December 1, 8, and 15.
        • Schubert Ensemble concerts on December 1, 8, and 15.
        • Schubert Ensemble concerts on December 1, 8, and 15.
        • Schubert Ensemble concerts on December 1, 8, and 15.
        • Schubert Ensemble concerts on December 1, 8, and 15.
    • TICKET INFORMATION:
      • Provides details on ticket prices, locations, and contact information for purchasing tickets.
  4. Page Layout:

    • The page is formatted in a traditional magazine style, with columns of text and a central image.
    • The left margin includes vertical labels (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H), likely for indexing or referencing purposes.
    • The bottom of the page displays the magazine's name, "HARVARD MAGAZINE", and the issue date, November-December 1979.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a comprehensive guide for visitors and members of the Harvard community, highlighting cultural, academic, and artistic events happening during the fall and winter of 1979. It combines visual and textual elements to provide a clear and organized overview of the university’s offerings. The inclusion of an image of Honor Daumier suggests a focus on art exhibitions and performances, emphasizing Harvard's role as a hub for cultural enrichment.