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This image displays a printed article from Harvard Today, dated M.L. (likely March or a specific issue designation), focusing on the rediscovery and display of a historic university flag.
The headline reads: “The flag of 1836 flies again.”
The article recounts the story of a large, historic Harvard flag — approximately fifteen feet high and twenty feet wide — which had been stored in a wooden coffin in the sub-sub-basement of Widener Library since its last display in 1836. It was recently resurrected for display in the Harvard Hall Bicentennial exhibit.
Accompanying the text is a grayscale photograph of the flag being raised, with a caption below it: “The Fogg Museum’s conservation team raises the flag.” The photo credits Michael Niederer, and shows the large, ornate flag being handled by conservators. The flag features a central emblem — the Harvard seal with the motto “Veritas” — and appears to be made of fragile, aged fabric.
Key historical points mentioned in the article:
The tone of the article is lighthearted and historical, treating the flag’s resurrection as both a significant archival event and a bit of playful defiance of Conant’s caution.
Overall, the page captures a moment of institutional rediscovery — blending history, conservation, and a touch of academic whimsy — marking the reemergence of a symbolic relic after decades hidden beneath the university’s most famous library.
Image Composition Note:
The article appears to be from a newsletter or internal publication, printed on cream-colored paper with visible signs of age and speckles. The layout is simple, with a photo placed on the left and two columns of text. The handwritten notation “HARVARD TODAY, M.L.” at the top right suggests it may have been annotated or filed for archival or editorial purposes.
The image appears to be a printed document or article. It discusses the historical event of the "flag of 1836 flying again." The title at the top reads, "The flag of 1836 flies again." The article seems to narrate the reemergence of a flag that was stored for over a century before being displayed again. It mentions that the flag, from 1836, was raised over Harvard University and incorporated the motto "Veritas" into the Harvard seal for the first time since 1643.
An image is included in the document, showing a person holding the flag, with the caption, "The Fogg Museum's conservation team raises the flag." The article provides some context about the flag's history, mentioning that it was kept in a box and its contents were not to be opened until 2036. It also references individuals involved in the process, such as Harvard's former president James B. Conant, curator Harley P. Holden, and others.
The document also mentions the Fogg Museum's conservation team and the Harvard Hall Bicentennial exhibit where the flag was displayed. The article concludes with a reference to more aging treasures awaiting discovery in the depths of Widener Library.
This image is a printed article with the title "The flag of 1836 flies again" prominently displayed at the top. The article is from "HARVARD TODAY, M.A." as handwritten in the upper right corner.
The article discusses the reappearance of the Harvard flag from 1836, which was stored in a wooden coffin in the Widener Library's sub-sub-basement. The flag, approximately fifteen feet high and twenty feet wide, incorporated the motto "Veritas" into the Harvard seal for the first time since 1643 and was adorned in blue and gold. It flew again over Harvard after being sealed in 1936 with a note from former President James B. Conant, warning that the container should not be opened until 2036 and then only by the authority of the president of Harvard University.
The article mentions that despite the warning, the flag was unsealed by Harley P. Holden, Robert Shenton, and President Derek C. Bok. The conservation team from the Fogg Museum was involved in repairing the banner and supervising its installation in the Harvard Hall Bicentennial exhibit.
An image on the left side of the page shows a person raising the flag, with the caption "The Fogg Museum's conservation team raises the flag." The article concludes by mentioning that there are more aging treasures awaiting liberation in the depths of Widener Library, and another box sealed by President Conant with the same warning not to be opened until 2036.
The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "The flag of 1836 flies again." The clipping is dated from the "Harvard Today" section of the newspaper. The image shows a flag that was stored in a wooden coffin in the Widener Library's sub-basement, which has recently flown over Harvard. The flag is about fifteen feet high and twenty feet wide, incorporated. The flag was first seen in 1841 and adorned in blue and gold for twenty years before becoming the official Harvard hue. The flag was titled the "Centennial Flag of 1886," and the banner was accompanied by a note written by former president James B. Conant in 1956, warning that the container "should not be opened until 2036, and then only by the authority of the president of Harvard University." The flag is now displayed in Harvard Hall Bicentennial exhibit.
The image is a page from a magazine or newspaper, featuring an article titled "The flag of 1836 flies again." The article discusses the recent display of a historical flag at Harvard University. The flag, which was originally flown in 1836, has been restored and is now on display at the Harvard Fogg Museum. The article includes details about the flag's history, its restoration process, and the significance of its display. The page also includes a photograph of the flag, which appears to be a large, rectangular banner with a white background and a blue stripe in the center. The flag is displayed against a gray background, and the image is cropped to focus on the flag itself.
The image is a page from a publication titled "The flag of 1836 flies again," which appears to be from Harvard Today. The page features a combination of text and a photograph.
The page highlights the historical and symbolic importance of the 1836 Harvard flag, its preservation, and its recent reintroduction into public view as part of a special exhibit. The photograph visually captures the moment of the flag's unveiling, emphasizing the collaborative effort of the conservation team in restoring and displaying this significant artifact. The article underscores the flag's role in Harvard's heritage and its journey from storage to public display.
The image you've provided shows a scanned page of a document, possibly from a newsletter or article, with the title "The flag of 1836 flies again." The document appears to be a clipping from "Harvard Today", and the date "April" can be seen in the upper right corner, although the year is not visible.
The article describes the reappearance of the Harvard flag of 1836. It discusses how the flag was flown in 1836 and again in 1956, and was labeled as the "Centennial Flag of 1836." The narrative explains that this flag was accompanied by a note written by a former president of the institution in 1936, instructing that the container should not be opened until 2036, emphasizing the historical significance and reverence for tradition at Harvard University.
At the bottom of the page, there is a captioned photo under the heading "The Fogg Museum's conservation team raises the flag." The image shows a group of people presumably handling the flag, but the photograph is not clear enough to discern the specific activities or the details of the flag.
Below the captioned photo, the article continues with text describing the flag's rediscovery in a sub-basement of Widener Library and how it was once again flown over Harvard. The dimensions of the flag are mentioned as about fifteen feet high and twenty-five feet wide. The document has a watermark or background that suggests age or deteriorating paper quality, with spots and signs of wear.
This image is a scanned page containing an article titled "The flag of 1836 flies again" with a handwritten addition of "HARVARD TODAY" alongside it. The article discusses the rediscovery and restoration of the Harvard flag from 1836, describing its dimensions and historical significance.
The restored flag is described as rising "from a wooden coffin stored in Widener Library’s sub-sub-basement," and the accompanying image shows what appears to be the flag, though it is faintly printed with minimal detail visible. The article mentions events leading to the display of this flag, the motto "Veritas," and a note written by former president James B. Conant warning that the container should not be opened until 2036. Various contributors such as Harley P. Holden and Fogg’s conservation team are recognized for their roles in its restoration.
The page also has light marks and handwritten notes, indicating it may be part of a historical document or exhibit material.
The image is a scanned newspaper or magazine clipping featuring an article titled "The flag of 1836 flies again," with a handwritten note "HARVARD TODAY" next to the headline. The article discusses the rediscovery and display of the "Centennial Flag of 1836" at Harvard University. It mentions that the flag, about fifteen feet high and twenty feet wide, was stored in a wooden coffin in Widener Library’s sub-sub-basement and has now been raised to fly over Harvard.
The article describes the flag's Blue and gold colors with the motto "Veritas" on the Harvard seal, which reappeared in 1936 and was originally flown in 1836. It mentions a note from former Harvard president James B. Conant in 1936 warning the flag's container should not be opened until 2036 without presidential authority.
The unsealing of the flag was authorized by Harley P. Holden (curator of the University archives), Robert Shenton (secretary of the Board of Overseers), and President Derek C. Bok. Conservation work on the flag was carried out by Marjorie B. Cohen and her staff at the Fogg Museum, and the flag was installed in the Harvard Hall Bicentennial exhibit.
There is a black-and-white photograph on the left side showing the Fogg Museum's conservation team raising the flag. The image includes the credit for the photograph to Michael Medziwenski.
The article ends with a reference to Elizabeth Wood, director of the exhibit, and hints at other aging treasures stored in Widener, including another box with a similar warning not to open until 2036.