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The image shows a page from a book or a collection of newspaper clippings, with various articles and poems related to the dedication of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The main headline reads, "Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum," which discusses the formal opening of the museum. The article mentions music, poetry, and fine arts being featured, and it mentions that Charles A. Coolidge, the architect, was praised.
Another article on the page, titled "Grandgent Gives Poem," quotes a poem by Professor Charles H. Grandgent, titled "A Dream." The poem is about a dream and the beauty found in nature, comparing it to the wandering star.
To the right, there are excerpts of the poem "A Dream" by Professor Grandgent, and further below, there's an article titled "Herald" from June 19, 1927, discussing the rare art lent for the Fogg Museum opening.
At the bottom of the page, there is a notice from the Boston American newspaper from June 20, 1927, announcing the formal opening of the Fogg Art Museum and listing the speakers, including President A. Lawrence Lowell, Bishop William Lawrence, and Professor Charles H. Grandgent. The clippings are from various newspapers, including The Harvard Crimson and The Boston Herald, and they provide a historical record of the event.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, dated June 21, 1927. The main article is titled "Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum" and is from the Harvard Crimson. The article describes the formal opening of the new Fogg Art Museum, which included music, poetry, and fine arts. It mentions President Lowell presiding over the event, a rendition of Bach's "Suite in B Minor" by an 18th-century ensemble, and a poem given by Professor Charles H. Grandgent. The article also notes that the keys to the building were presented to President Lowell by the architect, Charles A. Coolidge.
The right side of the page contains a poem, and below it is another article titled "Rare Art Lent for Fogg Museum Opening," which lists the names of prominent art collectors who lent their works for the opening. Additionally, there is a smaller clipping from the "Boston American" dated June 20, 1927, announcing the opening of the new Fogg Museum. The page is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the visible spine of the book and other clippings partially visible on the left side.
This image displays an open, vintage newspaper clipping, likely from a scrapbook or archive, featuring multiple articles about the formal dedication of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University on June 21, 1927.
The articles are arranged across two pages and appear to be from different Boston-area newspapers, as indicated by the mastheads:
Harvard Crimson (Top Left): Headlined “Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum,” this article describes the event as a union of Music, Poetry, and Fine Arts. It details the “Formal Opening,” mentioning that President Lowell praised architect Charles A. Coolidge and that Professor Grandgent presented a poem titled “A Dream.” The text of the poem itself is printed in full, occupying a large portion of the left-hand page.
Herald (Top Right): Dated June 21, 1927, this article includes a poem, likely recited or associated with the event, which begins “Then art revealed in dim futurity...” and ends with “Be with us, then, today!”
Herald (Bottom Right): Another article from the Herald, also dated June 21, 1927, reports on the “RARE ART LENT FOR FOGG MUSEUM OPENING.” It states that a large number of the nation’s leading collectors loaned art for the occasion, naming several individuals such as J. Pierpont Morgan, Andrew Mellon, and Mrs. John Nicholas Brown.
Boston American (Bottom Right): This clipping, also dated June 21, 1927, carries the headline “HARVARD OPENS NEW FOGG MUSEUM TODAY.” It notes that the museum, with its $2,000,000 collection, was formally opened at 11 o’clock that morning at Quincy Street and Broadway.
The newspaper pages are yellowed with age, and the text is printed in a classic serif font. The entire clipping is bound in a maroon or burgundy cloth book or album with gold lettering visible on the spine, suggesting it is preserved as a historical record. The clipping provides a rich, multi-source account of the museum’s inauguration, including the ceremonial program, poetry, and the significance of the art collection on display.
This image shows an open book with the pages facing each other. The left page is a newspaper clipping titled "Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum." The right page is a newspaper clipping titled "Rare Art Lent for Fogg Museum Opening." The newspaper clipping on the right page is dated June 21, 1927, and it talks about the opening of the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping on the left page is dated June 19, 1927, and it talks about the dedication of the Fogg Art Museum.
The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically the "Harvard Crimson," dated June 21, 1927. The page is filled with text, and it appears to be a section dedicated to arts and culture. The top of the page features a headline that reads "Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum." Below this headline, there are several subheadings and articles, including "Music, Poetry and Fine Arts Edify Guests at the Formal Opening," "Grandgent Gives Poem," "Lowell Praises Charles A. Coolidge," and "Club Sings."
The article "Grandgent Gives Poem" mentions that Professor Grandgent delivered a poem titled "A Dream" during the dedication ceremony. Another article, "Lowell Praises Charles A. Coolidge," highlights a speech given by President Lowell, who praised Charles A. Coolidge for his contributions. The "Club Sings" article likely refers to a performance by a club or group during the event.
The page also includes advertisements and announcements, such as "RARE ART LENT FOR FOGG MUSEUM OPENING" and "HARVARD OPENS NEW TODAY," which likely refer to the opening of the Fogg Art Museum and the exhibition of rare art pieces.
The text is printed in a serif font, and the page has a slightly aged appearance, suggesting that it is from an older newspaper. The layout is typical of a newspaper from that era, with columns of text and headlines in larger, bold fonts to draw attention to the main stories.
The image depicts an open book or newspaper, showcasing a page filled with text from the Harvard Crimson, dated June 21, 1927. The page features a variety of articles and announcements, with a prominent headline at the top reading:
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The page captures a historical moment—the dedication of the Fogg Art Museum—highlighting the intersection of art, music, and poetry. It reflects the cultural and academic significance of the event, with a focus on the poetic and artistic contributions of Charles A. Coolidge and the broader context of the museum's opening. The layout and content suggest a well-documented and celebrated occasion at Harvard University.
The image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping mounted in a scrapbook. It’s a three‑column layout from June 21, 1927, reporting on the dedication of Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum. The main headline reads “Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum,” with subheads such as “Music, Poetry and Fine Arts,” “Edify Guests at the Formal Opening,” and “GRANDGENT GIVES POEM.” It mentions Lowell praising the architect Charles A. Coolidge and a Glee Club performance. The right column contains a lengthy poem text and a smaller side article about rare art lent for the opening, mentioning donors like Morgan and Mellon. A small box at the bottom mentions “Harvard Opens New Fogg Museum Today.” The page appears to be from a historical newspaper and is bound in a scrapbook.
The image shows a scrapbook or a book opened to a page filled with several newspaper clippings and typed or printed poems. The page appears aged, with yellowed paper typical of older documents.
The main headline at the top left reads: "Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum," dated June 21, 1927. The article beneath this headline talks about music, poetry, and fine arts at the formal opening of the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions a grand event with a poem given by Professor Grandgent, praises for Charles A. Coolidge (the architect), and includes references to lectures, the presentation of the building keys, and an event date. There is also mention of a "dream" or poem recited, related to themes of sleep and dreams, with references to Edgar Allan Poe.
On the right side of the page, there is a long poem or prose piece titled "Mysterious, swift, illuminating our night," with lines evoking imagery of stars, dreams, and ethereal beauty.
There are two smaller clippings below this poem. One is titled "RARE ART LENT FOR FOGG MUSEUM OPENING," dated June 19, 1927, which talks about a large loan of paintings, sculptures, and rare works being lent for the Fogg Museum’s formal opening.
The other smaller clipping, from the "Boston American" dated June 20, '27, is titled "HARVARD OPENS NEW FOGG MUSEUM TODAY" and highlights the formal opening event with attendance and presentation details.
The page has handwritten notes at the top, one reading "Harvard Crimson," indicating that some of the clippings might be from the Harvard Crimson newspaper. The content overall focuses on the cultural and artistic significance of the Fogg Art Museum’s opening in 1927.
This image shows a newspaper article from a scrapbook or an archival collection. The main article, titled "Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum," appears to describe the formal opening of the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights how music, poetry, and fine arts enriched the event, mentioning elements like a poem by Grandgent and speeches by figures such as President Lowell and architect Charles A. Coolidge.
Smaller articles are visible to the right, including:
The scrapbook includes neatly clipped newspaper pieces, and the handwriting annotations at the top of the main article read "Harvard Crimson" and "June 21, 1927". Overall, the image provides a historical snapshot of the media coverage surrounding the museum's inauguration.
The image depicts a newspaper spread opened to show two adjoining pages. At the top of the left page, there is a heading that reads "Harvard Crimson". The main article titled "Union of Three Muses Features Dedication of Fogg Art Museum" covers events relating to music, poetry, and fine arts, mentioning a donation from 'GRANDGENT' who gave a poem, with praise for architect Charles A. Coolidge. There's a printed poem with structured verses on the left-hand side of this page.
The right page has a date printed on the top right corner, "June 21, 1927". The headline of the main article on the right reads "RARE ART LENT FOR FOGG MUSEUM OPENING" and talks about contributions from various donors, including Morgan, Mellon, and Froschheimer, to an art museum. The newspaper is showing signs of aging with yellowing paper and slightly frayed edges, suggesting it is an original period piece or a well-done reproduction. It is lying flat, and there's a glimpse of other pages underneath.
The edges of the pages are slightly curved upwards, indicating that the paper is not completely flat. The spread includes smaller articles and snippets of text that cover more details about the events, art, and other related subjects. It appears to be a historical artifact that provides context and information about the art and cultural happenings of the time.