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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 21, 1927. The page contains a variety of announcements and schedules for lectures, meetings, and other academic events at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Thursday, May 12 (Continued):

   • Society of Harvard Dames: A lecture titled "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis" by Dr. A. A. Roback, with songs by Mrs. J. L. Salmon and contralto Phillips Brooks House at 3 PM.
   • Lecture on "Television": Dr. Herbert E. Ives of the Bell Telephone Laboratories, New York City, in the Large Lecture Room of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory at 4:30 PM.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "Borobudur, the Temple of Innumerable Buddhas in Java" by Professor Ernst Diez, Associate Professor of the History of Art, Bryn Mawr College, in the Lecture Room, Old Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 PM.

2. Monday, May 9:

   • Board of Overseers: Stated Meeting in University Hall at 9:15 AM.
   • President and Fellows of Harvard College: Meeting in University 5 at 11:15 AM.
   • Illustrated Lecture on "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia": Professor Raymond P. Dougherty, Professor of Assyriology in Yale University and Annual Professor for 1925-26 in the American School of Oriental Research, Baghdad, Semitic Museum, Room 1 at 4:30 PM.
   • Physical Colloquium: "The Zeeman Effect in Band Spectra" by Mr. F. H. Crawford, Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3 at 5 PM.

3. Thursday, April 28:

   • Society of Harvard Dames: Lecture "Through the Canadian Rockies" by Professor J. B. Brebner, with songs by Mrs. Edwin V. Dustan, Soprano, Phillips Brooks House at 3 PM.
   • Romance Seminary: Meeting in Sever 19 at 3 PM.
   • Lectures (in French): "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris, Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 3 PM.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "The New York Cathedral" by Mr. Ralph Adams Cram of Boston, Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 PM.

4. News Clipping from The Times, London, May 21, 1927:

   • Headline: "Forged Pictures Detected by X-Rays".
   • Article discusses the detection of forged paintings using X-rays, highlighting the scientific method's role in art authentication.

5. Harvard University Gazette, May 20, 1927:

   • Babylonian Expedition: Announcement of an illustrated lecture on "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty, to be held in the Semitic Museum on Monday afternoon, May 9, at 4:30 PM.

The page provides a snapshot of the academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during that period, showcasing a range of disciplines and topics of interest.

The image is a collection of pages from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 1927. The pages detail various lectures and events scheduled at Harvard University during that period.

Here are the main points from each section of the pages:

1. Thursday, May 12 (Continued)

   • Society of Harvard Dames: Lecture on "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis" by Dr. A. A. Roback, with songs by Mrs. J. L. Salmon, Contralto at Phillips Brooks House, 3 p.m.
   • Lecture on Television: Dr. Herbert E. Ives, of the Bell Telephone Laboratories, New York City, in the Large Lecture Room of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory, 4 p.m.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "Borobudur, the Temple of Innumerable Buddhas in Java" by Professor Ernst Diez, Associate Professor of Art, Bryn Mawr College, in the Lecture Room, Old Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.

2. Board of Overseers and President and Fellows of Harvard College Meetings

   • Board of Overseers: Stated Meeting in University Hall, 9:15 a.m.
   • President and Fellows of Harvard College: Meeting in University 5, 11:15 a.m.

3. Illustrated Lecture on May 9

   • "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty, Professor of Assyriology in Yale University and Annual Professor for 1925-26 in the American School of Oriental Research, Baghdad, in the Semitic Museum, Room 1, 4:30 p.m.

4. Thursday, April 28

   • Society of Harvard Dames: Lecture on "Through the Canadian Rockies" by Mr. George H. Browne, with songs by Mrs. Edwin V. Dunstan, Soprano, in Phillips Brooks House, 2:30 p.m.
   • Roman Seminary: Meeting in Sever Hall, 3 p.m.
   • Lectures (in French): "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl, of the University of Paris, illustrated by lantern slides, in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum, 8 p.m.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "The New York Cathedral" by Mr. Ralph Adams Cram, of Boston, in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum, 4:30 p.m.

5. Babylonian Exploration

   • Invitation to the Fogg Art Museum and the Semitic Museum by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty of Yale University, Annual Professor for 1925-26 in the American School of Oriental Research, Baghdad. The illustrated lecture "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" is scheduled for Monday afternoon, May 9, at 4:30 p.m., and will be open to the public.

The Gazette also includes an article from The Times, London, dated May 21, 1927, regarding the detection of forged pictures by X-rays.

Overall, the pages provide a comprehensive overview of the academic and cultural activities occurring at Harvard University during May 1927.

The image shows a collection of pages from the Harvard University Gazette, dated between May 1927 and May 1928. The pages contain various announcements and schedules of lectures, meetings, and events held at Harvard University.

Highlights from the Image:

1. Thursday, May 12, 1927:

   • Society of Harvard Dames: Lecture titled "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis" by Dr. A. A. Roback.
   • Songs by Mrs. J. L. Salmon: Contralto at Phillips Brooks House at 3 p.m.
   • Lecture on Television: By Dr. Herbert E. Ives of the Bell Telephone Laboratories at 4 p.m. in the Large Lecture Room of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "Borobudur, the Temple of Innumerable Buddhas in Java" by Professor Ernst Diez at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.

2. Monday, May 9, 1927:

   • Board of Overseers: Meeting in University Hall at 9:15 a.m.
   • President and Fellows of Harvard College: Meeting in University Hall at 11:15 a.m.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty at 4:30 p.m. in Semitic Museum, Room 1.

3. Thursday, April 28, 1927:

   • Society of Harvard Dames: Lecture titled "Through the Canadian Rockies" by Mr. George H. Browne.
   • Songs by Mrs. E. V. Dunstan: Soprano at Phillips Brooks House at 2:30 p.m.
   • Romance Seminary: Meeting in Sever 19 at 3 p.m.
   • Lectures in French: "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" by Professor Charles Diehl at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "The New York Cathedral" by Mr. Ralph Adams Cram at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.

4. Babylonian Exploration:

   • An illustrated lecture on "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" was given by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty, who was an Annual Professor for 1925-26 at the American School of Oriental Research in Baghdad.

5. Other Events:

   • Geological Conference: Held on May 23 at 10 a.m. in the Geological Museum, Room 1.
   • Lecture Series: Various lectures on subjects ranging from "Byzantine Art" to "The Zeeman Effect in Band Spectra" with different professors and experts.

6. Public Announcements:

   • Specific dates, times, and locations for different lectures and meetings are clearly mentioned, providing a detailed schedule for the academic and cultural events at Harvard University during this period.

7. Miscellaneous:

   • A mention of "Forged Pictures Detected by X-Rays" in an article from The Times, London, dated May 21, 1927.

The pages provide a snapshot of the academic and cultural life at Harvard University in the late 1920s, showcasing a variety of lectures and events that were part of the university's curriculum and extracurricular activities.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated variously between April and May 1927. The main focus is on a section detailing various lectures, events, and announcements for that period.

1. Thursday, May 12:

   • Society of Harvard Dames Lecture: "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis" by Dr. A. A. Roback, at 3 p.m. in Phillips Brooks House.
   • Lecture on Television: Dr. Herbert E. Ives from Bell Telephone Laboratories at 4 p.m. in the Large Lecture Room of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "Borobudur, the Temple of Immortal Buddhas in Java" by Professor Ernest Diez at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.

2. Monday, May 9:

   • Board of Overseers: Meeting in University Hall at 9:15 a.m.
   • President and Fellows of Harvard College: Meeting in University 5 at 11:15 a.m.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty at 4:30 p.m. in Semitic Museum, Room 1.
   • Physics Lecture: "The Zeeman Effect in Band Spectra" by Mr. F. H. Crawford at 5 p.m. in Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Room 3.

3. Thursday, April 28:

   • Society of Harvard Dames Lecture: "The Canadian Rockies" by Mr. George H. Browne, with songs by Mrs. J. L. Dunstan at 2:30 p.m. in Phillips Brooks House.
   • Roman Seminary Meeting: In Severi, 3 p.m.
   • Lectures in French: "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" illustrated by lantern slides by Professor Charles Diehl at 4 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.
   • Illustrated Lecture: "The New York Cathedral" by Mr. Ralph Adams Cram at 4:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Old Fogg Art Museum.

Additionally, there is a clipping from The Times, London dated May 21, 1927, about "Forged Pictures Detected by X-Rays," and a notice from the Harvard University Gazette about an archaeological exploration in Southern Babylonia, held by the Fogg Art Museum and Semitic Museum, inviting the public.

The newspaper also mentions a series of events and lectures open to the public, including musical performances, and mentions the details of various college events and meetings.

The image displays an open page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated May 12, 1927. The page includes a list of events and lectures scheduled for that day. The heading at the top of the page reads "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" with the date "THURSDAY, MAY 12" prominently displayed below it. The events listed include lectures by various professors and scholars, such as Dr. A. A. Roback on "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis," Dr. Herbert E. Ives on "Television," and Professor Ernst Diez on "Borobudur, the Temple of Innumerable Buddhas in Java." Each event includes details such as the time, location, and sometimes the affiliation of the speaker. The layout is structured with clear headings and bullet points, making it easy to read and reference. The text is printed in a serif font, typical of formal publications from that era. The overall impression is one of a well-organized academic bulletin keeping the university community informed about its intellectual activities.

The image displays a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated from the late 1920s. Here is a detailed summary of its contents:

Left Side of the Page:

1. Header:

   • The header mentions "Harvard University Gazette" and includes dates such as May 21, 1927.

2. Announcements and Events:

   • Communique of Preparation of Helps: From George Robert White Laboratory.
   • Open Meetings:
     • Lists of individuals elected to membership in various Harvard societies, including the University and Radcliffe College.
   • Harvard University Calendar Open to the Public:
     • Sunday, May 22: Preaching by Rev. Professor Albert C. Knudson.
     • Monday, May 23: Geological Conference, led by Dr. Percy E. Raymond, in University Museum at 4:30 p.m.
     • Tuesday, May 24: Organ recital by Professor Archibald T. Davison, in Holden Chapel at 8:00 p.m.
     • Wednesday, May 25: Illustrated lecture on Byzantine Art by Professor Charles R. Morey in Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
     • Various other lectures and events on different days, including talks on topics like "Giotto" and "Epic Poetry."

Right Side of the Page:

1. Continuation of Events and Announcements:

   • Thursday, May 12:
     • Society of Harvard Dames: Lecture on "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis" by Dr. A. A. Roback at Phillips Brooks House at 8 p.m.
     • Lecture on "Television": By Dr. Herbert E. Ives at Jefferson Physical Laboratory at 4 p.m.
     • Illustrated Lecture: "Borobudur, the Temple of Innummerable Buddhas in Java" by Professor Ernest Diez at Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.
   • Monday, May 9:
     • Board of Overseers: Stated meeting in University Hall at 11:15 a.m.
     • Meeting of Harvard College: In University 5 at 12:15 p.m.
     • Illustrated Lecture: "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty in Semitic Museum at 4:30 p.m.
     • Concert: "The Art of Music in Band Spectra" by Mr. F. H. Crawford in Jefferson Physical Laboratory at 8 p.m.
   • Thursday, April 28:
     • Society of Harvard Dames: Lecture on "Through the Canadian Rockies" by Mr. George H. Browne, with songs by Mrs. Edwin V. Dunstane, at Phillips Brooks House at 2:30 p.m.
     • Romance Seminary: Meeting and lecture on "La Peinture d’Icônes" by Professor Charles Diehl at Fogg Art Museum at 8 p.m.
     • Illustrated Lecture: "The New York Cathedral" by Mr. Ralph Adams Cram at Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m.

2. News Articles:

   • Forged Pictures Detected by X-Rays: An article from The Times, London, discussing the use of X-rays to detect forgeries in art.
   • Babylonian Exploration: An announcement of an upcoming lecture on "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty at the Semitic Museum on May 9.

Overall, the page contains detailed schedules for various academic lectures, meetings, concerts, and other university-related events, along with news articles relevant to the Harvard community.

This image displays a page of newspaper clippings and announcements from various sources, including the "Harvard University Gazette" dated May 7, 1927, April 23, 1927, and the "Times London." The clippings feature information on upcoming lectures, university events, and academic meetings.

Key highlights:

• Lectures on various topics such as Psychoanalysis, Television, Archaeological Tours in Southern Babylonia, Byzantine Art, and The New York Cathedral.
• Meetings in different rooms at Harvard University including the Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Fogg Art Museum, Phillips Brooks House, and others.
• Advertisements and mentions of musical performances.
• Board of Overseers and meetings of President and Fellows of Harvard College.

The page captures a historical compilation of academic and cultural events, indicating active intellectual and social life at Harvard University in the 1927 era.

This image shows an open publication, the "Harvard University Gazette," dated Thursday, May 12, 1927. The Gazette lists various academic and cultural events, lectures, and announcements associated with Harvard University.

On the left page, the continuation of an announcement for the "Society of Harvard Dames" lecture on "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis" can be seen, followed by a listing for an "Illustrated Lecture" on Borobudur, as well as information about a board of overseers meeting and a lecture on an archaeological tour in Southern Babylonia.

The right page includes additional listings for events such as lectures on "Television," "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries," and one about "The Wool Industry in the United States." Also included is an article titled "FORGED PICTURES DETECTED BY X-RAYS."

The condition of the Gazette suggests it has aged, with signs of wear and some discoloration. There are handwritten notes that seem to indicate the specific dates like "May 12, 1927," seemingly written at a later date than the publication's print. The image captures a fragment of academic life and the intellectual atmosphere of Harvard University in the late 1920s.

The image shows a scrapbook or a collection of clippings and pages from historical publications, mostly from May 1927. The clippings are primarily schedules and notices from the Harvard University Gazette, covering lectures, meetings, and events related to Harvard University and its affiliates.

Key details include:

• Dates mentioned range from April 28, 1927, to May 23, 1927.
• Multiple lectures and events related to art, archaeology, and music are listed.
• The Harvard University Gazette appears multiple times, along with mentions of other publications such as the Cambridge Tribune and The Times of London.
• Featured topics include:
  • "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis"
  • A lecture on "Television" by Dr. Herbert E. Ives
  • Illustrated lectures on "Borobudur, the Temple of Innumerable Buddhas in Java" and "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia"
  • A talk on "The New York Cathedral"
  • Byzantine art and icon painting lectures
  • Reference to forged pictures detected by X-rays, a letter to the editor of The Times mentioning scientific examination methods for artworks.
• Events are held in locations such as the Phillips Brooks House, Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Old Fogg Art Museum, and Semitic Museum.
• There are handwritten annotations on some clippings indicating the names of the publications and dates, such as "Harvard University Gazette May 7, 1927" and "The Times, London May 21, 1927."
• The text is typewritten in a formal style representative of early 20th-century academic and news publications.

Overall, the image documents a historical record of academic and cultural events from Harvard and related institutions in 1927, preserved through clipped newspaper and gazette articles.

The image depicts a page from a bound publication titled "Harvard University Gazette," dated May 21, 1927. The page is open to show two facing pages, each containing a mix of announcements, event listings, and news articles. Here’s a detailed description:

Left Page:

• Header: The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" in bold, capitalized letters. Below this, the date "THURSDAY, MAY 12 (Continued)" is indicated, suggesting this is part of a series of pages from that date.
• Content:
  • Events and Lectures: The page lists several upcoming events and lectures, including:
    • A lecture by Dr. A. A. Roback on "Fact and Fancy in Psychoanalysis" at the Society of Harvard Dames.
    • A lecture by Dr. Herbert E. Ives on "Television" at the Bell Telephone Laboratories.
    • An illustrated lecture titled "Borobudur, the Temple of Innumerable Buddhas in Java" by Ernst Diez, Associate Professor of the History of Art at Bryant Mawr College.
    • A Board of Overseers meeting scheduled for Monday, May 9 in University Hall.
    • An illustrated lecture on "An Archaeological Tour in Southern Babylonia" by Professor Raymond P. Dougherty of Yale University.
  • Formatting: The text is neatly typed, with clear headings and subheadings for each event. Times, locations, and speakers are specified for each listing.

Right Page:

• Header: The top of the page again displays "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" and is dated "THURSDAY, APRIL 28." This indicates that the right page is from an earlier issue of the Gazette.
• Content:
  • Events and Lectures: Similar to the left page, this side includes:
    • A lecture by George H. Browne on "Through the Canadian Rockies" at the Society of Harvard Dames.
    • A Romance Seminar meeting in Sever Hall.
    • Lectures in French on topics such as "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries" and "La Peinture d'Icones" by Charles Diehl of the University of Paris.
    • An illustrated lecture titled "The New York Cathedral" by Mr. Ralph Adams Cram of Boston.
  • Additional News: At the bottom of the right page, there is a news snippet titled "FORGED PICTURES DETECTED BY X-RAYS" from The Times (London) dated May 21, 1927. This article discusses the use of X-rays to detect forgeries in art, highlighting a case where an Italian forger was exposed using this method. The article mentions that the forger used modern wire nails in paintings to create an artificial aging effect, which was revealed through X-ray analysis.
  • Formatting: Like the left page, the text is typed and organized with clear headings and details about each event or news item.

General Observations:

• Layout: The Gazette follows a structured format, with event listings and news articles presented in a clear, organized manner.
• Typography: The text is printed in a serif font, typical of formal publications from the early 20th century.
• Binding: The pages appear to be part of a bound volume, with visible spine and edges, indicating this is a preserved or archived copy.
• Context: The Gazette serves as a campus-wide communication tool, informing students, faculty, and staff about academic events, lectures, and notable news items.

Key Highlights:

• The left page focuses on events scheduled for May 12, while the right page covers events from April 28.
• The inclusion of both academic lectures and a news article about art forgery detection showcases the Gazette’s role in disseminating diverse information relevant to the Harvard community.

This image provides a glimpse into the academic and cultural life at Harvard University in the 1920s, highlighting the importance of lectures, seminars, and the use of emerging technologies like X-rays in art authentication.