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The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated March 19, 1927. The page includes several sections:

1. Romance Seminary:

   • A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, at 3 P.M. in Sever 19. The lecture is titled "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries," with an illustrated segment by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris.
   • Another lecture is mentioned on Thursday, March 31, on the same topic and by the same professor.

2. Illustrated Lecture on "Babylonian Exploration":

   • This is scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, at 4:30 P.M. in Room 1 of the Semitic Museum. The lecturer is Professor Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsylvania, Director of the School at Bagdad.

3. Application Deadline:

   • The last day for receiving applications for the Charles H. Fiske, 3d, Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, England, is mentioned.

4. Newspaper Article:

   • There is a transcript of "This Evening's News" from April 14, 1927, discussing the closure of the Old Fogg Museum to the public and preparations for the opening of the new building on June 20.
   • The article mentions the staff's active preparation for the new building and the continuation of lectures and classes in the old building.

5. Review of Cezanne Reproductions:

   • A review of the exhibit of reproductions of certain works of Cezanne at the Fogg Art Museum is included. The reviewer praises the exhibit, comparing it favorably to other exhibitions of reproductions held there.

6. Article on the New Fogg Art Museum:

   • There is a note about an article on the new Fogg Art Museum in "The Arts" magazine, dated April 1927, Volume XI, No. 4, page 207.

The page appears to be part of a larger publication, possibly a scrapbook or a collection of historical documents, as there are handwritten annotations and markings on the page.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, likely related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are from various issues of the "Harvard University Gazette" and "This Evening's News" from 1927.

Top Left Section:

• Clippings from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated March 24, 1927, and March 30, 1927.
• They announce meetings of the Romance Seminary and lectures on Byzantine art by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris, held at the Old Fogg Art Museum.
• Another announcement is for an illustrated lecture on "Babylonian Exploration" by Professor Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsylvania, held at the Semitic Museum.

Bottom Left Section:

• A clipping from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated March 31, 1927, and April 14, 1927.
• It mentions the last day for receiving applications for the Charles H. Fiske, 3d, Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, England.
• Another announcement is for a lecture on Byzantine art by Professor Charles Diehl.

Bottom Left Section (Orange Highlight):

• A clipping from "This Evening's News" dated April 14, 1927.
• It announces that the doors of the old Fogg Museum will be closed to the public next Saturday in preparation for the opening of the new building on June 20.

Right Section:

• A clipping from the "Harvard Crimson" dated April 9, 1927.
• It discusses the exhibition of Cezanne reproductions at the Fogg Art Museum and provides a review of the exhibit.
• The review mentions the historical phase of Cezanne's work and its relation to Impressionism and other classical influences.

Bottom Right Section:

• A reference to an article on "The New Fogg Art Museum" from "The Arts," April 1927, Volume XI, Number 4.

The page is well-organized, with clippings neatly arranged and some handwritten notes and dates indicating the context and date of the clippings. The content focuses on academic activities, lectures, and art exhibitions at Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

This image shows two open pages from a scrapbook or personal collection, filled with newspaper clippings from the Harvard University Gazette and other publications, dated from March to April 1927. The pages are yellowed with age and contain handwritten annotations in black ink.

Left Page:

This page features several clippings from the Harvard University Gazette, detailing university events and announcements from March 1927:

• March 24, 1927:

  • Announces a “Romance Seminary” meeting and a lecture in French: “Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries” by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris. Handwritten note: “March 19 1927.”

• March 26, 1927:

  • Announces an Illustrated Lecture on “Babylonian Exploration,” under the auspices of the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum. The speaker is Professor Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsylvania. Handwritten date: “March 26, 1927.”

• March 31, 1927:

  • Notes the last day for applications for the Charles H. Fiske, 3d, Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge. Also mentions another Romance Seminary meeting and lecture by Professor Diehl on the same topic.

• April 14, 1927:

  • Repeats announcement of the same Byzantine art lecture by Professor Diehl. Handwritten date: “Saturday, April 9, 1927.”

• Bottom Box (From “This Evening’s News” Transcript, April 14, 1927):

  • Headline: “DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY”
  • Reports that the old Fogg Museum at Harvard will close to the public after Saturday, March 26 (note: likely a printing error, as the date should match the clipping’s April date).
  • Staff is preparing for the opening of a new building scheduled for June 20.
  • Lectures and classes will continue in the old building.
  • Describes the museum’s new collection of Romanesque sculpture, including a “Romansque sarcophagus,” and notes a new storage room and painting on permanent screens.

Handwritten date on the left edge: “3-5 1927.”

Right Page:

This page features a major article from The Arts magazine, Vol. XI, No. 4, April 1927, page 207 (marked as “PAGE SIX”), titled:

“FOGG REPRODUCTIONS — PRAISED BY REVIEWER”

It reviews the Cézanne exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, specifically the reproductions on display. Key points:

• The exhibit of reproductions of certain Cézanne works is praised for offering insight into the artist’s relationship with Impressionism and his use of “form and light.”
• The reproductions are described as “remarkable” and “are for sale.”
• The review notes that Cézanne’s paintings “develop under the eye almost as a picture takes its shape in the photographer’s dark room,” emphasizing his “unphotographic reality” and the “relative fixation of objects.”
• It mentions the influence of Corbet, Tintoretto, Rubens, and Delacroix on Cézanne.
• Concludes that the exhibit maintains “the same high order of past exhibitions.”

Handwritten annotations:

• “Harvard Crimson April 19” — likely indicating the source or date of another clipping.
• “PAGE SIX” — perhaps denoting its original position in The Arts magazine.

Overall Context:

The clippings document a pivotal period for Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum in early 1927: the closing of the old building and preparations for a new facility, while the museum continues to host significant exhibitions, including a major Cézanne show with reproductions and a lecture series on Byzantine and early modern art. The scrapbook likely belonged to someone closely following Harvard’s art and academic events — possibly a student, faculty member, or museum staff — and was maintained with personal dating and notations.

The handwritten dates and marginalia suggest active curation and personal interest in these institutional and art historical moments.

The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article discusses the closure of the old Fogg Art Museum for renovation and the opening of a new building in June 1927. It mentions the exhibition of reproductions of Cezanne's works and the praise they received from a reviewer. The article also includes information about lectures, seminars, and events related to art and history at Harvard University.

The image depicts an open book, specifically a newspaper or magazine, with multiple pages visible. The top of the page shows the header "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE," indicating that it is a publication related to Harvard University. The date at the top right corner reads "March 19, 1927," suggesting that this is an issue from that date.

The left page is filled with various articles and announcements. At the top, there is a section titled "THIS EVENING'S NEWS," which includes a transcript of an event or announcement. Below this, there is a section titled "FOGG REPRODUCTIONS," which discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The text praises the reproductions of works by Cezanne and mentions the display of these works in the print room of the museum.

The right page continues with more articles. There is a mention of a Romance Seminar meeting, lectures in French, and an illustrated lecture on Babylonian exploration. Additionally, there are announcements about the closure of the old Fogg Museum for the opening of a new building in June.

The bottom of the right page features an article about the new Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its features and the upcoming exhibition in April 1927. The text describes the museum's architecture and the general exhibition, noting that it will be a prominent addition to Harvard's collection.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of the activities and events at Harvard University in March 1927, with a particular focus on the Fogg Art Museum and its exhibitions.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated March 19, 1927. The page is divided into two main sections:

Left Side:

• Headings and Dates:

  • The page prominently displays the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" at the top.
  • The date "March 19, 1927" is noted at the top right corner.
  • Below the title, there are several announcements for upcoming events and lectures, organized by date:
    • Thursday, March 24:
      • Romance Seminar: Meeting in Sever 19, 3 P.M.
      • Lectures on Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries (in French), by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris, at the Old Fogg Art Museum, 3 P.M.
    • Wednesday, March 30:
      • Illustrated Lecture on "Babylonian Exploration" by Professor Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Thursday, March 31:
      • Last day for receiving applications for the Charles H. Fiske Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, England.
    • Thursday, April 14:
      • Romance Seminar: Meeting in Sever 19, 3 P.M.
      • Lectures on Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries (in French), by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris, at the Old Fogg Art Museum, 3 P.M.

• Additional Notices:

  • A section titled "This Evening's News" includes a transcript of a notice about the Old Fogg Museum:
    • DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY.
    • The notice mentions that the Old Fogg Museum at Harvard will be closed to the public on the following Saturday, June 20, to prepare for the opening of the new building.
    • It also states that the old museum will be used for various purposes, including the storage of photographs and the housing of the new sculpture collection.

Right Side:

• Article Title:
  • The right side features an article titled "FOGG REPRODUCTIONS PRAISED BY REVIEWER", discussing an exhibit of reproductions of works by Cézanne at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The article is a review of an exhibit of reproductions of Cézanne's works, which were on display in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum until April 15.
  • The reviewer praises the exhibit, noting that it plunges the spectator more into the problems of late nineteenth-century painting than previous exhibitions of reproductions.
  • The article highlights Cézanne's experimental approach to form, light, and space, emphasizing his subjective character and the development of his paintings under the eye of the observer.

Design and Layout:

• The page has a classic newspaper or gazette layout, with clear headings, dates, and organized announcements.
• The text is typed in a formal, serif font typical of early 20th-century publications.
• The page includes page numbers and a reference to the volume and issue number at the bottom right corner: "THE NEW FOGG ART MUSEUM", Vol. XI, No. 4, April 1927, Page 207.

Overall Context:

The image captures a snapshot of academic and cultural life at Harvard University in 1927, showcasing events related to art, lectures, and museum activities. The mention of the Old Fogg Museum and its upcoming closure highlights the transition to a new building, while the review of Cézanne's reproductions reflects the museum's engagement with modern art and its educational mission.

• It’s a page from an old Harvard University Gazette, clearly from 1927, that has several newspaper clippings pasted onto it like a scrapbook.
• The top of the page is headed “HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE” with dates such as March 24, 1927 and other nearby dates (26th, 31st, April 1927) listed in the margins.
• There are multiple small clippings:
  • A schedule of lectures and events (Romance Seminary, lectures in French, Byzantine art, etc.).
  • A prominent box titled “This Evening’s News” about the Old Fogg Museum and related notices.
  • A right-hand clipping titled “FOGG REPRODUCTIONS PRAISED BY REVIEWER,” discussing a Cezanne exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum and related commentary.
  • A short article about “THE ARTS” and a note about the new Fog Art Museum with publication details (April 1927, Vol. XI, No. 4).
• The page looks aged and yellowed, with small serif print and pasted newspaper scraps, bound in a volume (a maroon cover edge is visible on the left).

This image features a spread from the Harvard University Gazette dated March and April 1927, showcasing various announcements and articles. The page includes:

1. Announcements: Details of lectures, events, and meetings organized by the university, such as:

   • Lectures on "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" delivered in French by Professor Charles Diehl, held in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.
   • An illustrated lecture on Babylonian exploration by Professor Edward Chiera, covering the work of the American School of Oriental Research.

2. Article about Fogg Reproductions: A column titled "Fogg Reproductions Praised by Reviewer" reviews an exhibition of Cézanne's works and mentions the availability of reproductions for purchase.

3. News Clipping: A short piece titled "This Evening’s News" about the closing of the Old Fogg Museum in preparation for the opening of a new museum building in early June.

4. Handwritten Annotations: The page has annotations in the margins marking dates like "March 19, 1927" and "April 9, 1927," along with short notations that appear to clarify or emphasize certain sections.

5. Design and Layout: The text is typewritten in a newsletter style, with subheadings, columns of text, and an inserted news clipping adhered to the same page.

This document provides insights into the academic and cultural activities at Harvard during this time and highlights the prominence of the Fogg Art Museum.

This image shows a collection of historic newspaper clippings from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated in March and April 1927. The papers are yellowed with age, and some sections have handwritten notes indicating the dates, such as "March 19, 1927."

The visible articles discuss various academic lectures and events, such as Roman seminars and lectures on Byzantine Art in the 14th and 15th centuries, illustrated by lantern slides. Specific topics and speakers are listed, including one by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris.

Another clipping highlights the closure of the "DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY” and mentions preparations for opening a new building in June. The articles are surrounded by annotations, and one clipping on the right side of the image—partially obscured—reviews an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, noting the quality of the reproductions on display there.

The paper is meticulously organized, with each article placed such that they are mostly readable, and they provide a glimpse into the academic and cultural events of that time at Harvard University.

The image shows an open book displaying several items related to Harvard University, specifically events and articles from the early 20th century. The left page is largely composed of clippings from the "Harvard University Gazette," which outlines dates and details regarding several lectures and seminars scheduled for March and April 1927.

At the top of the left page:

• "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE March 19, 1927" is written in ink.
• Details of events on Thursday, March 24, including a meeting for the Romance Seminar at Sever 19, followed by a lecture in French titled "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl at the Old Fogg Art Museum.

In the middle of the left page:

• "March 26, 1927 HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" with a handwritten addition.
• Listing an illustrated lecture on Babylonian Exploration by Professor Edward Chiera.

Further down, there’s another entry labeled “Saturday April 9, 1927” featuring similar information regarding events on April 14 and another meeting for the Romance Seminar.

A notable clipping on the left page titled "This Evening's News" mentions the closing of doors of the Old Fogg Museum to prepare for the opening of a new building in June and details staff preparations.

The right page contains a clipping from “Harvard Crimson,” dated April 19th, related to Cezzane Reproductions praised by a reviewer. It discusses an art exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum with an emphasis on the exhibit's ability to solve problems of modern art. A review mentions the appeal of the exhibit's prints of works by artists such as Cezanne, indicating their high quality and the reviewer’s positive reception.

At the bottom right, there's a note referring to an article on the New Fogg Art Museum in "The Arts," Vol. XI, No. 4, April 1927, on page 207.

Overall, the document provides a glimpse into academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during 1927, including lectures, seminars, and museum events.