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The image displays a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated March 24, 1927. The page is divided into several sections with various announcements and articles.

Announcements and Events:

1. Romance Seminary:

   • March 24, 3 PM: Meeting in Sever 19. Lectures in French on "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris.
   • March 31, 3 PM: Meeting in Sever 19. Lectures in French on "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl.
   • April 14, 3 PM: Meeting in Sever 19. Lectures in French on "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl.

2. Harvard University Gazette:

   • March 30, 4:30 PM: Illustrated lecture on "Babylonian Explorations" by Professor Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsylvania, in the Semitic Museum, Room 1.

3. Last Day for Applications:

   • March 31: Last day for receiving applications for nominations to the Charles H. Fiske, 3d, Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, England. Applications should be sent to President Lowell's office, 5 University Hall.

News Articles:

1. Fogg Reproductions Praised by Reviewer:

   • A review praising the Cezanne exhibit in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum. The review highlights the remarkable reproductions of Cezanne's works, noting their high quality and the insight they provide into the problems of modern art.

2. This Evening's News:

   • Doors of Old Fogg Closed to Public Next Saturday: The old Fogg Museum at Harvard will close its doors to the public on Saturday, March 26. The museum staff is preparing for the opening of the new building on June 20. The new building will feature various courses and exhibitions.
   • Staff of Harvard Museum in Active Preparation for Opening of New Building June 20: The staff is busy preparing for the move to the new Fogg Museum building, which will house various art collections and exhibitions.

Additional Information:

• Art Notes on the New Fogg Art Museum:
  • A section providing updates and notes on the new Fogg Art Museum, dated April 1927.

The page also includes smaller notes and announcements related to university events and activities. The overall layout is typical of a university gazette, with a focus on academic lectures, exhibitions, and administrative announcements.

The image shows a page from a historical newspaper clipping, specifically from the Harvard University Gazette and other related publications from the early 1920s. Here’s a detailed summary:

1. Harvard University Gazette (March 19, 1927):

   • Thursday, March 24: Announces a Romance Seminar meeting on "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" with lectures illustrated by lantern slides. Professor Charles Diehl from the University of Paris will be delivering the lectures in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 p.m.

2. Wednesday, March 29:

   • An illustrated lecture on "Babylonian Exploration," focusing on the recent excavations in Babylon, especially those by the American School of Oriental Research, conducted by Professor Edward Chiera from the University of Pennsylvania. This lecture is held in the Semitic Museum, Room 1, at 4:30 p.m.

3. Thursday, March 31:

   • The notice mentions the last day for receiving applications for a scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, England, administered by Charles H. Fiske, 3d. Applications should be sent to President Lowell’s office.

4. Thursday, April 14:

   • Another Romance Seminar meeting on "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" with lectures illustrated by lantern slides. The same professor, Charles Diehl, will present this series in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 p.m.

5. This Evening’s News (April 18, 1927):

   • Headline: "DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY."
   • The article discusses the closure of the doors of the Old Fogg Museum to the public for the formal opening of the new building on June 20. The staff is actively preparing for the new museum’s opening and notes that the current exhibits will be removed and the new ones will take their place.

6. Page from an article titled "Fogg Reproductions Praised by Reviewer":

   • A review of the Cezanne exhibit in the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the significance and quality of the reproductions of Cezanne’s works. The reviewer notes that these reproductions, which are now on display, are particularly impressive and raise the spectator’s interest in the problems of modern art.

   • The reviewer appreciates the artistic skill and depth of Cezanne’s work, noting how the reproductions effectively capture the essence of his artistic style and experimentation with form and light.

7. General Notes:

   • The article from "The Arts" in April 1927 (page 207) discusses the new Fogg Art Museum and its opening, emphasizing the importance of the new building in the context of art education and the broader academic community.

The articles collectively provide a glimpse into the activities and transitions at Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum around the mid-1920s, including academic lectures, museum preparations, and critical reviews of exhibitions.

The image displays several pages from a book or a collection of documents, likely a diary, journal, or a newspaper. The pages are dated from March to April 1927 and contain various entries and articles. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Top Left Page (March 24, 1927):

   • "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE"
   • THURSDAY, MARCH 24
     • Romance Seminary meeting at Sever 19 at 3 p.m.
     • Lecture in French: "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl, with lantern slides. Location: Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 p.m.

2. Middle Left Page (March 30, 1927):

   • "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE"
   • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
     • Illustrated Lecture on "Babylonian Exploration" by Professor Edward Chiera, focusing on recent excavations in Babylonia. Location: Semitic Museum, Room 14 at 4:30 p.m.

3. Bottom Left Page (March 31, 1927):

   • "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE"
   • THURSDAY, MARCH 31
     • Romance Seminary meeting at Sever 19 at 3 p.m.
     • Lecture in French: "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl, with lantern slides. Location: Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 p.m.

4. Top Right Page (April 1927):

   • "This Evening's News"
   • APRIL 1927
     • Headline: "DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY"
     • The staff of Harvard Museum is preparing for the opening of the new building on June 20. The old Fogg Museum will remain closed for two weeks. The new building will feature a modern design with a marble facade and an exhibit hall on the top floor. The collection will be transported by the Boston Wagon & Truck Company. The new building will be ready for the 300th-anniversary celebration of Harvard College.

5. Middle Right Page (April 1927):

   • "The New Fogg Art Museum"
   • Description of the new Fogg Art Museum, which is a modern building with a marble facade and an exhibit hall on the top floor. The collection will be transported by the Boston Wagon & Truck Company. The new building will be ready for the 300th-anniversary celebration of Harvard College.

6. Bottom Right Page (April 1927):

   • "This Evening's News"
   • APRIL 1927
     • Headline: "DOORS OF OLD FOGG CLOSED TO PUBLIC NEXT SATURDAY"
     • The staff of Harvard Museum is preparing for the opening of the new building on June 20. The old Fogg Museum will remain closed for two weeks. The new building will feature a modern design with a marble facade and an exhibit hall on the top floor. The collection will be transported by the Boston Wagon & Truck Company. The new building will be ready for the 300th-anniversary celebration of Harvard College.

In summary, the pages detail events and lectures at Harvard University in March and April 1927, with a significant focus on the activities and preparations of the Fogg Art Museum, including its temporary closure for relocation to a new building.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated from late March 1927. Here are the key details:

Announcements and Events:

1. Romance Seminary Meetings and Lectures:

   • March 24 (Thursday):

     • Time: 5 p.m.
     • Lectures (in French):
       • "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries," illustrated by Lantern Slides.
       • "La Sainte Montagne de l'Athos" by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris.
     • Location: Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.

   • March 31 (Thursday):

     • Last day for receiving applications for nominations to the Charles H. Fiske 3d Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, England.

   • April 14 (Thursday):

     • Time: 5 p.m.
     • Lectures (in French):
       • "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries," illustrated by Lantern Slides.
       • "Les Ecoles d'Art à la Nouvelle Iconographie de la Renaissance Byzantine" by Professor Charles Diehl.
     • Location: Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.

2. Illustrated Lecture:

   • March 30 (Wednesday):
     • Topic: "Babylonian Exploration," focusing on the most recent excavations in Babylonia, especially the work of the American School of Oriental Research, Baghdad.
     • Speaker: Professor Edward Chiera from the University of Pennsylvania, Director of the School at Baghdad.
     • Location: Semitic Museum, Room 1, 4:30 p.m.

News Article:

• Doors of Old Fogg Closed to Public Next Saturday:
  • The Old Fogg Museum at Harvard will close to the public on Saturday, April 2, to facilitate the move to the new Fogg Museum building.
  • The new museum is expected to open on June 28.
  • Paintings and other art objects will be relocated to the new building, where a more appropriate exhibition space will be provided.
  • The current exhibits will be moved to the second floor, and no general exhibition will be available until September.

Review of Fogg Art Museum Reproductions:

• Exhibition Praise:
  • An exhibit of reproductions of Cezanne’s works at the Fogg Art Museum has drawn attention, reviewed in the April issue of the "Fogg Art Museum Notes."
  • The reviewer praises the reproductions for their remarkable quality, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing them from original works.
  • The exhibit showcases various famous artists' works, including Tintoretto, Rubens, and Delacroix.
  • The review emphasizes the importance of such reproductions for educational purposes and the high standards maintained by the museum.

Additional Notes:

• The page also includes some handwritten dates and notes, possibly for personal reference.
• The Gazette is divided into dated sections, with specific columns for announcements and articles.

The image shows pages from a historical newspaper, specifically the Harvard University Gazette from March 1927, as well as a page from "This Evening's News" dated April 18, 1927.

1. Harvard University Gazette (March 1927):

   • Page with Date March 24, 1927:

     • An announcement for a Romance Seminary meeting on March 19 at 3 p.m. featuring lectures on Byzantine art from the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries.
     • A lecture titled "Babylonian Exploration" by Professor Edward Chiera from the University of Pennsylvania, scheduled for March 30 at 4:30 p.m. in the Semitic Museum.
     • A Romance Seminary meeting scheduled for March 31 at 8 p.m. with another lecture on Byzantine art.
     • A note about the last day for applications for nominations to the Charles H. Fiske scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge.

   • Page with Date March 26, 1927:

     • A continuation of the Romance Seminary meeting schedule, including another lecture on Byzantine art on April 14.

   • Page with Date April 9, 1927:

     • The announcement of the doors of the Old Fogg Museum being closed to the public starting the next Saturday, April 16, in preparation for the opening of the new building on June 20.

2. This Evening's News (April 18, 1927):

   • An article titled "Doors of Old Fogg Closed to Public Next Saturday," detailing the closure of the old Fogg Art Museum for the move to a new building.
   • The article mentions that the new Fogg Museum will open on June 20 and will be in active preparation for the move.
   • It also notes that the closing is to facilitate the transfer of collections and renovations.

3. Page Six of Harvard University Gazette (April 9, 1927):

   • A review titled "Fogg Reproductions Praised by Reviewer," discussing an exhibit of reproductions of certain works by Cézanne in the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The review praises the quality and realism of the reproductions, highlighting the technical excellence and the subtle differences between the originals and the reproductions.
   • The exhibit is noted for its high order and the clarity of the reproductions, which maintain the same high standard as the original exhibitions.

The overall theme of the pages includes academic activities, museum updates, and reviews of exhibitions at Harvard University.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the Harvard University Gazette and other publications, dated between March and April 1927. Here's a detailed summary:

1. Top Left Clipping (Harvard University Gazette, March 19, 1927):

   • Event: Romance Seminar Meeting on March 24.
   • Lectures:
     • In French: "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" (illustrated by lantern slides) by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris, focusing on "La Sainte Montagne de l'Athos" in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 p.m.

2. Top Middle Clipping (Harvard University Gazette, March 26, 1927):

   • Event: Illustrated Lecture on "Babylonian Exploration" by Professor Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsylvania, Director of the School at Baghdad, at the Semitic Museum, Room 1, at 4:30 p.m.

3. Top Right Clipping (Harvard University Gazette, March 26, 1927):

   • Event: Romance Seminar Meeting on March 31.
   • Lectures:
     • In French: "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" (illustrated by lantern slides) focusing on "Bulgaria and Roumania: les Fresques de Curtea de Arges" by Professor Charles Diehl at the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 p.m.

4. Middle Left Clipping (Harvard University Gazette, March 31, 1927):

   • Event: Romance Seminar Meeting on April 14.
   • Lectures:
     • In French: "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" (illustrated by lantern slides) focusing on "Les Ecoles d'Art et la Nouvelle Iconographie de la Renaissance Byzantine" by Professor Charles Diehl at the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 p.m.

5. Middle Right Clipping (Harvard Gazette, April 1927):

   • Review: Praise for Fogg Reproductions by a reviewer, discussing an exhibit of Cézanne works in the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The exhibit is noted for its high quality and technical excellence, and the reproductions are praised for their faithfulness to the originals, capturing both the aesthetic and the technical aspects of Cézanne's paintings.

6. Bottom Left Clipping (This Evening's News, April 18, 1927):

   • Headline: "Doors of Old Fogg Closed to Public Next Saturday."
   • Details:
     • The Fogg Art Museum staff is preparing for the opening of the new building in June.
     • The doors of the old Fogg Museum will be closed to the public starting next Saturday.
     • The collection will be moved to the new building, and the old building will be used for storage and photography until the new building is ready.

7. Bottom Right Clipping (The Arts, April 1927):

   • Article: "The New Fogg Art Museum."
   • Details:
     • The article discusses the transition and the plans for the new Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the significance of the new space for art collections and educational purposes.

These clippings provide a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during early 1927, focusing on lectures, museum preparations, and art reviews.

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.

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 a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes from Harvard University Gazette and Harvard Crimson from the year 1927. The clippings are arranged on a page and contain several announcements and articles related to art, archaeology, and university events.

Key elements include:

1. Harvard University Gazette Notices:

   • Lectures on Byzantine Art in the 14th and 15th centuries by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris, held in the Old Fogg Art Museum.
   • An illustrated lecture on "Babylonian Exploration" focusing on American School of Oriental Research work in Baghdad, presented by Professor Edward Chiera.
   • A notice about the last day for receiving applications for nominations to the Charles H. Fiske Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, England.
   • Various lecture and meeting announcements for the Romance Seminary.

2. A clipping titled "This Evening's News" dated April 14, 1927, which announces:

   • Doors of the Old Fogg Art Museum will be closed next Saturday for the active preparation of a new building opening on June 20.
   • Staff of Harvard Museum in preparation for new exhibits, including Romanesque sculpture and sarcophagi.
   • Other news about Northeastern Student Union plans, Harvard Glee Club spring trip, and campus-related events.

3. An article titled "FOGG REPRODUCTIONS PRAISED BY REVIEWER" from the Harvard Crimson dated April 19, reviewing an exhibit of reproductions of certain works of Cézanne in the print room of the Fogg Art Museum. The review praises the exhibit for presenting remarkable reproductions for sale and delves into the artistic significance of Cézanne's paintings, emphasizing their complexity and modernity.

4. Handwritten notes on the clippings that provide dates such as March 19, 1927; March 26, 1927; and April 9, 1927. Some notes mention the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, indicating the contexts of some of the lectures.

Overall, the image captures historical academic and cultural announcements related to Harvard University in the 1920s, with a focus on art history, archaeology, and museum 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.