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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image shows an open page from a book or journal, specifically a page from "Harvard Square Notes," dated April 14, 1927. The page contains several sections of text, including announcements and articles related to Harvard University.

  1. Awards from the Milton Fund:

    • The Milton Fund, established at Harvard University, annually provides four awards to faculty or staff for research. The grants are given by a committee to ensure the funds are used effectively.
    • The fund was established with $40,000 in 1927-28 and $75,000 in 1928-29.
    • After William F. Milton's death, his estate was bequeathed to Harvard to support research in various fields.
    • The committee for awarding grants includes notable figures like Edwin F. Gay and W. J. V. Osterhout.
    • Grants for the next year have been awarded to:
      • Louis Aulard for completing a book on Molière.
      • George P. Baxter for research on salinity and temperature coefficients.
      • Henry Bryant Bigelow for studying Gulf Stream dynamics.
      • Cummingham Paterson for a book on Spanish painting.
      • James Hardy Ropes for editing Greek manuscripts.
  2. Fogg Art Museum:

    • Reproductions of drawings by French artists are exhibited in the Print Room.
  3. Harvard University Calendar:

    • Lists upcoming lectures and events, including:
      • A lecture by Rev. Henry B. Drisler on "The Gospel in the Episcopal Church."
      • A lecture by Professor John Dewey on "The Philosophy of Logical Integration."
      • An illustrated lecture by Professor G. H. Edgell on "The Civilization of the Maya."
      • A lecture by Professor Arthur M. Schlesinger on "The American Revolution."
  4. Doors of Old Fogg Closed to Public Next Saturday:

    • The old Fogg Museum will close to the public after April 16.
    • The staff is preparing for the opening of the new building on June 8.
    • The Romanesque sculpture collection will be moved to the new building.
    • The second floor will house photographs and prints.
  5. Civilized Painting:

    • An article discussing the state of art, criticizing modern art trends, and advocating for a return to traditional artistic values and techniques.
  6. In Cambridge:

    • Announcements of various exhibitions and events in Cambridge, including:
      • An exhibition of the work of Arthur Pope.
      • An exhibition of prints by Masters at Robinson Hall.
      • A lecture by Professor Cope on "The History of the English Bible."

The page provides a snapshot of academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during that period.

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The image contains a page from a newspaper or a publication from Harvard University, dated March 13, 1927. The page features several sections:

  1. Awards from the Milton Fund:

    • Announcements were made about awards to various individuals for their contributions to instruction, administration, and research at Harvard University. These awards are from the Milton Fund, which grants funds for specific projects or studies.

    • Notable awardees include:

      • Louis Allard, Professor of French, for completing a book on "The Comedy of Manners in France."
      • Paul Baxter, Professor of Chemistry, for two years of salary support to conduct studies on compressibility and temperature coefficients of gases at low pressure.
      • Henry Bryant Bigelow, Lecturer and Research Curator in Zoology, for purchasing oceanographic equipment and studying the Gulf Stream.
      • Chandler Rathbone Post, Professor of Greek and Fine Arts, for completing a book on the history of Spanish painting.
      • James Hardy Ropes, Hollis Professor of Divinity, for assistance in collating manuscripts of the Epistle of St. James.
  2. Harvard University Calendar:

    • A brief schedule of events and lectures is listed, including:
      • April 10: Palm Sunday
      • April 11: A lecture by Professor of Church History and Dean of the Episcopal Theological School.
      • April 12: A lecture on the Old French and Fourteenth Century by Professor George L. Kittredge.
      • April 13: A lecture on the Renaissance in Byzantium by Professor J. W. McCrindle.
      • April 14: A lecture by Dr. Frank J. Jewett, on the theory of logical integration.
  3. Fogg Art Museum:

    • Reproductions of drawings by famous French painters, Manet and Cézanne, are on display in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Cambridge Square Notes:

    • Includes a brief mention of the closing of doors of the old Fogg Museum to the public on Saturday, April 16, and a note about an exhibition by Harvard professors in Cambridge.
  5. Transcript - Civilized Painting:

    • A transcribed text from a lecture by the Editor of the Arts Tales, discussing the nature of civilized painting, emphasizing the importance of selective artistic standards and the value of contemporary works in the context of artistic evolution.
  6. Illustrations and Notes:

    • A few additional notes and mentions of various exhibitions and lectures, including a mention of the "Doors of Old Fogg Closed to Public Next Saturday" and activities at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard Square.

The page overall highlights academic activities, awards, and upcoming events at Harvard University, specifically focusing on the arts and sciences.

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The document is a collection of news articles and announcements from Harvard University, dated March 1927. The main contents include: the awarding of grants from the Milton Fund for various research projects, the appointment of a committee for the William F. Milton bequest, an exhibition of French drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, the Harvard University Calendar for April, an article on 'Civilized Painting' discussing the selection of art for public spaces, the temporary closure of the old Fogg Museum for renovations, and an exhibition of prints by the Masters at the Fogg. Each section provides detailed information about the events, including dates, individuals involved, and purposes of the grants or activities.

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The image displays a page from a publication detailing various announcements and notes related to Harvard University, specifically from the Fogg Art Museum and the Milton Fund. Here's a detailed summary:

Awards from the Milton Fund

  • Announcements and Grants: On March 11th, announcements were made regarding the recipients of grants for instruction or administration in the University. These grants are from the Milton Fund established by provisions of William F. Milton’s will.
  • Committee and Criteria: The committee overseeing these awards includes notable figures such as Frank B. Jewett and Edwin F. Gay. The committee aims to support research projects that could lead to significant advancements in medical, geographical, historical, or scientific fields.
  • Funding Details:
    • The total annual fund is approximately $84,000, with around $80,000 available for grants after estate taxes.
    • For the year 1927-28, $87,500 was awarded, and in 1928-29, $84,000.
    • Harvard received a legacy that increased the annual income to about $89,000 starting in 1934.

Harvard University Calendar

  • Upcoming Events and Lectures:
    • April 10: Lecture by Professor Georges Duthuit on "Byzantine Painting and the Primitive Italians."
    • April 12: Lecture by Professor Henri Focillon on "Medieval Sculpture."
    • April 13: Speaking by Professor Charles Picard on "Greek Sculpture."
    • April 14: Boston Symphony concert.

Harvard Square Notes

  • Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:

    • Reproductions of drawings by French painters Manet and Cézanne are now on exhibition in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Civilized Painting:

    • Discussion about the state of contemporary art, focusing on the works of Pierre Bonnard and the evolution of painting techniques.
  • Doors of Old Fogg Closed:

    • The old Fogg Museum has closed to the general public to prepare for moving into a new building scheduled to open in June.
    • The new building will offer modern facilities and ample space for various courses and collections.
  • Staff in Cambridge:

    • The Masters of the Fogg Art Museum and other staff members are currently overseeing the transition to the new building.
    • The new museum will house various important collections and provide better facilities for study and exhibitions.

Illustrations and Articles

  • Romance of the Portrait:
    • An article discussing the historical and artistic significance of portrait painting, particularly focusing on the works of Renaissance artists.

Overall, the page contains a mix of financial grant information, upcoming academic events, museum updates, and articles on art history.

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The image is a page from a Harvard University publication, likely a calendar or a newsletter, from March 1927. The page contains several sections:

  1. Awards from the Milton Fund:

    • Announcements were made on March 11th regarding twenty-four grants awarded to Harvard faculty members for the academic year 1927-28.
    • The grants vary in amount, ranging from $40 to $900, with a total of $49,000 awarded for the year.
    • Grants were awarded for various research projects, including:
      • Louis Allen for completing a book on "The Comedy of Manners in France."
      • Theodore Richards for determining compressibility and temperature coefficients of gases.
      • Henry Bryant Bigelow for an oceanographic expedition.
      • Chandler Rathfon Post for gathering data for his book on Spanish Painting.
      • James Hardy Ropes for collating Greek manuscripts of the Epistle of St. James.
  2. Fogg Art Museum:

    • Reproductions of drawings by French painters Manet and Cézanne are on exhibition in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Harvard Square Notes:

    • The Harvard University Calendar is open to the public.
    • The Fogg Art Museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, April 16th, for staff activities.
    • The doors of the Old Fogg Museum will be closed to the public on the following Saturday.
    • An exhibition of prints by the Masters at the Fogg Art Museum is open to the public.
  4. Lectures and Events:

    • Several lectures and events are scheduled:
      • Speaking by the Librarian of the British Museum on April 13.
      • Lecture on the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries by Professor William H. W. Comfort on April 14.
      • Lecture on "The Theory of Logical Integration" by Professor Jules Draais on April 14.
      • Lecture on "The Theory of Logical Integration" by Professor Jules Draais on April 15.
      • Lecture on "The Theory of Logical Integration" by Professor Jules Draais on April 16.
  5. Transcript Section:

    • An article titled "Civilized Painting" discusses the distinction between art that is purely decorative and art that has intellectual and emotional value.
    • The article mentions the exhibition of prints by the Masters at the Fogg Art Museum and the work of various artists, including those from the Renaissance and contemporary painters.

The page also includes some notes and headlines indicating the date and other related university activities.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and announcements from the Harvard University Gazette, dated March 1927, and other sources.

Top Left:

Awards from the Milton Fund

  • The announcement made on March 11th details the distribution of grants from the Milton Fund for the academic year 1927-28. Approximately $40,000 was awarded for various research projects.
  • The fund was established in memory of William F. Milton, and the grants aim to support research and instruction at Harvard.
  • A committee, including Frank B. Jewett and Edwin F. Gay, oversees the allocation of funds.
  • Notable grants include:
    • $4,000 to Louis Allard for a book on 'The Comedy of Manners in French Literature'.
    • $4,500 to Henry Bryant Bigelow for an expedition to study the Gulf Stream.
    • $2,000 to Chandler Post for gathering data on Spanish painting.
    • $2,000 to James Henry Ropes for research on Greek manuscripts.
    • $2,500 to various other projects, including research in chemistry, botany, and engineering.

Top Right:

Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions

  • Reproductions of drawings by French painters Manet and Cézanne are on display in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum.

Middle Left:

Harvard University Calendar

  • Events and lectures scheduled for the week of April 10-16, 1927, are listed:
    • April 10: Palm Sunday service at St. Paul's Chapel.
    • April 11: Lecture by Professor George Lyman Kittredge on 'The Theory of Logical Integration'.
    • April 12: Lecture by Professor Jules Drache on 'The Theory of the Art of Engineering'.
    • April 13: Lecture by Professor John H. Van Amringe on 'The History of the Renaissance'.
    • April 14: Lecture by Professor Henry Bryant Bigelow on 'The Theory of Civilization'.

Middle Right:

Harvard Square Notes

  • Various announcements related to Harvard Square and its cultural activities:
    • An article discussing the value of 'civilized painting' and the importance of objective imitation.
    • Mention of the closing of the old Fogg Museum and the opening of the new Fogg Museum building.

Bottom:

Doors of Old Fogg Closed to Public Next Saturday

  • Announcement that the doors of the old Fogg Museum will close to the public on April 16, 1927, and the staff will move to the new building.
  • Details about the schedule for the new building's opening on June 28.
  • The new Fogg Museum will include a lecture room, a sculpture room, and a room for the collection of the American School of Classical Studies.

Additional Notes:

  • The clippings also mention an exhibition of prints by the Masters at the Fogg Museum, organized by students of fine arts.
  • The Harvard University Calendar lists various events and lectures scheduled for the week, including a talk on 'The Theory of Logical Integration' by Professor Kittredge.

Bottom Section:

  • Information about the new Harvard Square notes and their significance, along with details on the Harvard University Calendar and the schedule of lectures and events.

This collage provides a snapshot of academic and cultural activities at Harvard University in early 1927, highlighting research grants, museum exhibitions, and public lectures.

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The image depicts a page of collaged newspaper clippings and articles, primarily focused on academic and cultural events at Harvard University. The page includes various dates and headings:

  1. "AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND," an article dated March 15, 1927, from the Harvard University Gazette. This article discusses the distribution of funds for research and instruction at Harvard. It mentions the award recipients and their respective projects, including professors Louis Allard, Gregory Paul Baxter, Henry Bryant Bigelow, Chandler Rathfon Post, and James Hardy Ropes.

  2. "FOGG ART MUSEUM," an article dated March 14, 1927, from the Harvard University Gazette. This focuses on an exhibition at the museum, featuring works by French painters including Manet and Cezanne.

  3. "HARVARD SQUARE NOTES," dated April 6, 1927, from the Cambridge Chronicle. This article includes details on the Harvard University Calendar, which lists upcoming events such as lectures and faculty activities. Notable entries include a lecture by Professor E. T. Merrill on Vergil and speaking engagements by Bishop Lawrence.

  4. "DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY," dated April 13, 1927, from the Cambridge Chronicle. The article informs readers that the old Fogg Museum will close for renovations, with preparations underway for a formal reopening on June 29.

  5. A transcript of an article dated April 13, 1927, discussing "CIVILIZED PAINTING" and arguments about the validity and standards of art presented at the "International Exhibition" by the Society of Independent Artists.

The page is part of a scrapbook or archival collection, presenting an insight into academic, cultural, and administrative activities at Harvard University during that period.

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The image depicts an open book or journal with text written on both the visible left and right pages. The book appears to be an old document, with pages showing signs of age and discoloration. The text is primarily in English, and there are several headings that indicate this document might be related to academic or university matters.

On the left page, the heading "AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND" can be seen, followed by a narrative describing awards made by the fund to officers of instruction or administration in the university, citing specific amounts and years. It mentions grants from the fund, limitations for applicants, and other procedural details. There are several names listed which recite professorships and their respective awards for various academic purposes.

On the right page, we see the heading "HARVARD SQUARE NOTES" at the top and a column titled "Fogg Art Museum," which seems to be about reproductions of drawings mainly by French artists, now on exhibition. Below that, there's a "Harvard University Calendar" section detailing events and lectures, and to the right side of the calendar, there are small articles titled "Transcript—Tuesday, April 6, 1927" and "DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY," announcing the closure of the museum for a specific date to the general public.

The appearance of dates like "1927" and "1928-1929" indicate the document is historical. The references to Harvard University, the Fogg Art Museum, and various named individuals suggest that this is a publication related to the university, possibly chronicling events, notes, and academic acknowledgments pertinent to that time period. Given the context, it might be an archival document or a reproduction thereof from a university's records or a historical publication.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a bound collection of newspaper clippings and announcements related to Harvard University, dated around 1927. The clippings include various notices, announcements, and notes under the heading "HARVARD SQUARE NOTES."

Key sections in the image:

  1. AWARDS FROM THE MILTON FUND (Harvard University Gazette, March 19, 1927) — Announcement of grants made by the Milton Fund for Research, detailing awards to faculty members for specific projects related to French, Chemistry, Zoology, Fine Arts, and Divinity.

  2. FOGG ART MUSEUM (Harvard University Gazette, March 19, 1927) — Notice about an exhibition of reproductions of drawings chiefly by French painters such as Manet and Cezanne, displayed in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. HARVARD UNIVERSITY CALENDAR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Cambridge Tribune, April 9, 1927) — Listings of upcoming lectures and public events at Harvard University, including topics such as "Byzantine Art" and a lecture on "The Theory of Logical Integration for Ordinary Differential Equations."

  4. DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY (Crimson, April 11, 1927) — A notice about the closure of the old Fogg Art Museum building on April 16, 1927, due to preparations for moving to a new building scheduled to open on June 20, 1927. Information about future exhibitions and plans for the new museum space is included.

  5. "CIVILIZED" PAINTING (Transcript, April 5, 1927) — An editorial or article discussing the concept of "civilized" painting and the evolving standards and ideas in contemporary art, mentioning selective and vigorous criticism.

  6. IN CAMBRIDGE (Transcript, April 11, 1927) — Notes on an exhibition of prints by Harvard professors at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting works by various artists and their contributions, including the restoration work on the Cathedral of Chartres.

The overall tone of the page is academic and cultural, documenting important events, grants, and exhibitions at Harvard University and its affiliated institutions in the spring of 1927. The clippings are neatly arranged, with some writings and dates handwritten above or near the titles.

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The image shows an open book, likely a historical document or a book of records, with a page displaying a mix of text and numbers. The page is titled "Harvard University Gazette," indicating it is a publication from Harvard University. The text includes announcements, awards, and updates from the university, with sections like "Awards from the Milton Fund," "Harvard Square Notes," and "Doors of Old Next Closed." The layout is formal, with columns and headings, and the text is written in a cursive style typical of historical documents. The book's cover is brown, and it has a spine, suggesting it is a bound volume.