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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 25, 1927. The page contains several articles and announcements.

  1. Main Article: "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall"

    • This article discusses the approval of a plan to establish a new dining hall by two deans and the Athletic Director. The plan was outlined in the Crimson and is seen as a valuable addition to the campus, providing a place for graduates and aiding social contacts.
    • The article includes quotes from Professor G. H. Edgell, Dean C. H. Chase, and W. J. Bingham, who all express support for the dining hall, highlighting its potential benefits for social interactions and the health of students.
  2. Side Article: "President and Fellows of Harvard College"

    • This section lists appointments made at a meeting on June 11, 1927. Notable appointments include:
      • Thomas Barbour as Curator of the Biological Laboratory and Museum of Comparative Zoology.
      • Lawrence J. Henderson as Professor of Biological Chemistry.
      • Donald W. Dodge as Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library.
      • Langdon Warner as Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The article also mentions the loan of a fine painting by Antonio Pollaiuolo to the Fogg Art Museum for exhibition during the summer months.
  3. Additional Articles:

    • American Federation of Arts Meets in Boston: This article discusses the annual convention of the American Federation of Arts held in Boston from May 18 to 20. The convention included discussions on the development of art museums and the role of art in education.
    • Meeting in Sever 19: This brief notice announces a meeting of the Romance Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries, with a lecture by Professor Charles Driel of the University of Paris.

The page layout includes a mix of text and headlines, with the main article taking up the majority of the space. The design is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with a focus on text-heavy content and minimal graphics.

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The image shows two pages of a newspaper, titled "The Crimson," dated May 25, 1927. The prominent headline on the left page reads, "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall," with a subheading that notes the plan was approved by two deans and the athletic director. The article discusses the support of Dean Edgell, Dean Chase, and Dean Bingham for a university dining hall, emphasizing its potential benefits for social contacts, graduate students, and general athletics. The article also mentions the need for a central meeting place for graduates and the positive impact on the health of students.

On the right page, there are several smaller headlines and articles. One article discusses a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, listing appointments including that of Thomas Barbour as Curator of the Museum of Comparative Zoology. Another article, titled "Arts Federation Has Lively Meeting," reports on the activities of the Federation of Arts, with discussions on the role of art in education and plans for an art museum. Additionally, there is an announcement about an upcoming lecture at the Fogg Art Museum on Byzantine Art, to be given by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris.

The overall tone of the newspaper pages suggests a focus on academic, administrative, and cultural developments within the university, with an emphasis on institutional changes and intellectual engagements.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University student newspaper, The Crimson, dated May 27, 1927. Here are the main articles and sections visible on the page:

  1. Main Article: Efforts to Establish Dining Hall

    • Headline: "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall"
    • Subheading: "Plan Outlined in Crimson Approved by Two Deans and Athletic Director"
    • Content Summary:
      • The article discusses a proposal for a university dining hall aimed at improving social interactions among graduate students.
      • Professors G.H. Edgell and J.H. Chase, along with Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Bingham, have endorsed the idea.
      • The success of this plan is noted to depend on the willingness of students to support it and use the facility regularly.
      • The article quotes Dean Edgell emphasizing the need for such a place for graduates to gather and socialize.
  2. Aid to Social Contacts

    • This section mentions that the proposed dining hall would be valuable for fostering social contacts among graduate students.
  3. Place for Graduates - Help to General Athletics Seen

    • This part elaborates on how the establishment of a dining hall could support general athletics, suggesting that such a facility would benefit the overall social and athletic community at Harvard.
  4. Announcements from President and Fellows of Harvard College:

    • New appointments are listed, including:
      • Dr. Thomas Barbour as Director of the Biological Laboratories.
      • Dr. Carroll W. Dodge as Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library.
      • Lawrence Shaw Mayo as Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
      • Langdon Warner as a Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum.
  5. The Arts Federation Has Lived (Column on the right side):

    • This column discusses the Federation of the Arts and its impact on the Boston art community, mentioning the recent incorporation of the Boston Society of Independent Artists.
  6. Appointments:

    • Specific appointments to various positions within Harvard University are listed.
  7. American Federation of Arts Meets in Boston (Bottom left):

    • The 18th annual convention of the American Federation of Arts is announced to be held in Boston, starting May 18.
    • Topics of discussion include the development of museums and art centers.
  8. Events and Lectures:

    • An announcement for a lecture by Professor Charles Diehl from the University of Paris, titled "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries," to be held at the Fogg Art Museum on Thursday, May 5.

This page from The Crimson highlights significant university news, including social initiatives, administrative appointments, and cultural events related to Harvard University in 1927.

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The image is a page from a historical newspaper, specifically "The Crimson," dated May 27, 1927. The page contains several articles.

  1. Main Article: "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall"

    • This article discusses plans to establish a dining hall at Harvard University.
    • Two deans of the graduate schools, Professor G. H. Edgell and Professor G. H. Chase, along with Athletic Director W. J. Bingham, have outlined a proposal to make dining facilities possible.
    • Dean Edgell expresses his hope that the Crimson will support this initiative, emphasizing that the dining hall would provide a valuable meeting place for graduate students and help with general athletics.
    • The article also mentions the need for a change in the dining habits of students and the potential benefits of a university dining hall.
  2. Meeting of the American Federation of Arts in Boston

    • The Federation of Arts will hold its eighteenth annual convention from May 18 to 20 in Boston.
    • The convention includes sessions at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and other venues.
    • The topics for discussion include the development of art museums, the role of art directors, and the future of art appreciation.
  3. Harvard University Gazette: Meeting of June 11, 1927

    • This section lists the appointments made at Harvard University, including:
      • Thomas Barbour, Ph.D., as Custodian of the Biological Laboratory and Botanical Garden in Cuba.
      • Carroll L. Wilson Dodge, Ph.D., as Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library.
      • Lawrence Shaw Mayo, A.M., as Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
      • Langdon Warner, A.B., as Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Arts Federation Has Lively Session

    • This article covers the lively discussions at the Federation of Arts meeting.
    • It highlights a speech by President Lowell on the importance of art in education.
    • The meeting includes a discussion about the need for a more comprehensive approach to art appreciation, with various speakers sharing their views.
  5. Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions

    • The Fogg Art Museum has loaned a painting by Antonio Pollaiuolo (1429-1498) to Yale University for an exhibition.
    • The article mentions other works and exhibitions, including the presentation of a new collection of prints and engravings.
  6. Miscellaneous Notes

    • The page also includes brief notes on various other topics, such as the opening of the Fogg Art Museum, and a lecture by Professor Charles Diehl from the University of Paris.

The layout of the page is typical of a newspaper from that era, with headlines in large, bold text and articles arranged in columns. The image is somewhat faded, indicating it is an older document.

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The image shows pages from a newspaper called "The Crimson," specifically dated May 24, 1927, and a page from "Harvard University Gazette," dated June 15, 1927. Here's a detailed summary:

The Crimson (May 24, 1927)

Headline:

  • "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall"

Main Article:

  • The article discusses plans to establish a dining hall at Harvard University.
  • Dean Edgell, Dean Chase, and Athletic Director Bingham have approved the plan.
  • The plan aims to aid social contacts and provide a valuable meeting place for graduates and general athletics.
  • The dining hall is intended to be a step towards bringing students closer together.
  • Dean Edgell mentions that the dining hall will serve as a central place for students to gather and interact, and he hopes this will encourage students to socialize and foster a sense of community.

Other Articles:

  • "Aid to Social Contacts: Would Be Valuable Meeting Place for Graduates—Help to General Athletics Seen"
    • Discusses the benefits of such a dining hall, including helping to create social bonds among students.
    • Notes that the plan is in favor of establishing a university dining hall as a step towards civilizing human beings and enhancing social contacts.
  • "American Federation of Arts Meets in Boston"
    • Mentions the 18th annual convention of the American Federation of Arts, held in Boston, with topics including fine arts and the Foggy Art Museum.

Harvard University Gazette (June 15, 1927)

Headline:

  • "President and Fellows of Harvard College Meeting of June 11, 1927"

Appointments:

  • Lists several appointments, including:
    • Thomas Barbour, Ph.D., as Custodian of the Biological Laboratory and Botanic Garden in Cuba.
    • Carroll William Dodge, Ph.D., as Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library.
    • Lawrence Shaw Mayo, A.M., as Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Other Articles:

  • "Arts Federation Has Loaned to Harvard University an Extremely Valuable Painting"
    • Discusses the loan of a painting by Antonio Pollaiuolo (1429-1498) from the Arts Federation to Harvard University, to be exhibited at the New Foggy Art Museum from June 20 to September 20, 1927.
    • The painting is a part of a collection that will be shown to the public, highlighting the cultural significance and historical value of the artwork.

Additional Notes:

  • The right side of the image includes parts of other articles, such as a brief mention of a meeting of the Harvard University Board of Overseers and a description of the Foggy Art Museum's activities and exhibitions.

Overall, the pages reflect important announcements and discussions around social initiatives, academic appointments, and cultural exhibitions at Harvard University during the year 1927.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a magazine, specifically from a publication titled "The Crimson" from Harvard University. The date on the page is May 27, 1927. Here's a detailed summary of the contents visible:

  1. Main Article:

    • Title: "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall"
    • Content: The article discusses the plan for establishing a dining hall on campus, proposed by Professors G. H. Edgell, G. H. Chase, and W. J. Bingham. The plan aims to help graduate students in their social contacts and athletic activities, proposing a meeting place for them. The deans of graduate schools and the athletic director support this initiative.
  2. Other Articles:

    • Harvard University Gazette (June 11, 1927):

      • President and Fellows Meeting: Lists several appointments.
      • President Thomas Barbour, Ph.D., and others' roles: Highlights the positions such as Curator of the Biological Laboratory and Botanical Garden in Cuba, Curator of the Fogg Art Museum, and Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
    • Arts Federation Has Lived:

      • Boston Events: Describes the annual meeting of the Federation of Arts held in Boston from May 18 to 22, featuring talks on various topics including Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • American Federation of Arts:

      • Meeting Details: Announces the eighth annual convention, including Royal Court, and mentions speakers like Ralph Adams Cram and others. It also includes a mention of a lecture by Charles Diehl on Byzantine Art.
    • Thursday, May 5, 1927, Section (SGA):

      • Event: Meeting in Sever Hall at 3 p.m. with a lecture on "Les Manuscrits Illustres" by Professor Charles Diehl.
    • Fogg Art Museum:

      • New Loan: Antonio Pollaiolo's painting, "The Battle of the Niobids," is loaned to Harvard University Art Museums.
    • Fogg Art Museum Opening:

      • Publication: Discusses the opening of the new Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the contributions of various donors and the significance of the new exhibits.
    • General Notes:

      • There are brief mentions of other events, including a talk by Professor Robert W. deForest, and a reference to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

The page also includes a few smaller notices and advertisements from the period, reflecting the university's administrative and cultural activities.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with several newspaper clippings attached. The clippings are mostly in black and white and contain articles related to Harvard University events and announcements from 1927. The main headline at the top left reads "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall." The top right clipping is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College," listing appointments effective from June 1, 1927, and mentions an art loan to the Fogg Art Museum.

A smaller clipping at the bottom left talks about the American Federation of Arts meeting in Boston. Another short article at the bottom of the page references a meeting scheduled for May 19, 1927, related to Byzantine art lectures. There is also a blank rectangular piece of paper or card taped into the upper center of the page, partially covering part of the text. The overall appearance suggests the page is part of a vintage collection preserving historical Harvard-related newspaper clippings.

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The image depicts an open vintage newspaper laid out flat, presumably on a table or similar surface, with the pages showing an article and several announcements. The newspaper is titled "The Crimson," and, based on the visible dates, the article is from May 23, 1937. The adjacent page features an excerpt from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated June 11, 1937.

The main headline on the left page reads, "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall," followed by several subheadings discussing the plan outlined in the Crimson newspaper, approval by two deans and the athletic director, as well as the benefits such a dining hall could provide for social contacts, athletes, and graduates.

The articles mention events and notices about academic appointments, arts federation meetings, and lectures. There is a strip of red border or binding along the left edge of the open newspaper, indicating that the publication may be part of a bound collection of papers or a scrapbook. The newspaper appears to be aged, with a slightly yellowed hue characteristic of old paper.

There is a white rectangular area in the middle of the left page which seems to be an empty space where possibly an image, figure, or another part of the text was placed or removed. The exact nature of this void is unclear, but it differs in color and texture from the surrounding printed material.

The details visible in the photo would be of particular interest to those studying history, journalism, or the specific events and individuals mentioned within the text.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook that appears to be a collection of newspaper articles regarding Harvard University from the year 1927. The articles cover various topics, including efforts to establish a dining hall, a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, and an announcement related to an arts federation.

Key details from the image include:

  1. Top Left Corner Article (May 27, 1927, The Crimson):

    • Title: "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall."
    • Content: Discusses a plan outlined and approved by two deans and the athletic director. It emphasizes the importance of aiding social contacts and creating a valuable meeting place for graduates, potentially helping with general athletics.
  2. Top Right Corner Article (June 18, 1927, Harvard University Gazette):

    • Title: "President and Fellows of Harvard College Meeting of June 11, 1927 Appointment."
    • Content: Lists appointments, including Thomas Barbour, Ph.D., as Custodian of the Biological Laboratory and Botanic Garden in Cuba, Carroll William Dodge, Ph.D., as Curator of the Farlow Herbarium and Library, and others. There is also mention of Yale University's loan of artwork to Harvard University.
  3. Bottom Left Corner Article:

    • Title: "American Federation of Arts Meets in Boston."
    • Content: Details a convention held by the American Federation of Arts in Boston, mentioning discussions on the role of arts appreciation and the education of future artists and leaders.
  4. Bottom Middle Article:

    • Short announcements and information regarding lectures and meetings around Harvard campus.

Overall, the scrapbook captures a historical snapshot of events, appointments, and efforts within Harvard University and its arts and dining communities.

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The image shows a page from a historical newspaper or publication titled "The Crimson", dated May 27, 1927. The page features a variety of articles and announcements, including:

Main Article:

  • Headline: "Edgell, Chase and Bingham Laud Efforts to Establish Dining Hall"
    • The article discusses a proposal to establish a dining hall for graduate students at Harvard University. It highlights the efforts of two deans and the athletic director to outline a plan approved by them.
    • Key points include:
      • The plan is seen as a valuable meeting place for graduates to aid social contacts.
      • The dining hall is proposed to be a finer place than the current undergraduate dining hall.
      • The article quotes Dean Edgell, who expresses optimism about the new dining hall benefiting the health and social well-being of students.

Other Articles and Announcements:

  1. "President and Fellows of Harvard College Meeting of June 11, 1927 Appointments"

    • Lists various appointments, including individuals such as:
      • Thomas Barbour, Custodian of the Biological Laboratory.
      • Lawrence Shaw Mayo, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
      • Langston Warner, A.B., Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. "The Art News"

    • Mentions that the Arts Federation has lived up to its promise and held its eighteenth annual convention in Boston from May 18 to 26.
    • Notes the presence of the Fogg Art Museum and its role in the convention.
  3. "American Federation of Arts"

    • Announces the eighteenth annual convention of the American Federation of Arts, to be held at the Statler Hotel in Boston from May 18 to 26.
    • Highlights the topics of discussion, which include the training of art museum staff, with special reference to the development of art museums.
  4. "Royal Art Gallery Meeting Thursday, May 5"

    • Promotes a lecture titled "Byzantine Art in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries," to be delivered by Professor Charles Diehl of the University of Paris, at the Old Fogg Art Museum on Thursday, May 5, at 3 P.M.

Visual Elements:

  • The page is printed in black text on white paper, typical of newspaper or academic publication styles of the early 20th century.
  • The layout includes multiple columns of text, with headlines and subheadings clearly marked.
  • The top right corner shows the publication's header: "Harvard University Gazette", indicating its association with Harvard University.
  • The date, "May 27, 1927", is prominently displayed at the top of the page.

Contextual Clues:

  • The content reflects early 20th-century academic and cultural life, with a focus on university governance, art institutions, and public lectures.
  • The mention of the Fogg Art Museum and the American Federation of Arts underscores the importance of art and culture during this period.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of academic and cultural activities at Harvard University in 1927, highlighting efforts to improve student facilities and promote art and intellectual discourse.