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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings from various publications, including the Boston Post, Boston Morning Globe, and Boston Evening World, all dated in June 1927. The articles primarily focus on events and activities related to Harvard University and the opening of the Fogg Art Museum.

1. Fogg Art Museum Opening:

   • The central image shows the new Fogg Museum at Harvard, located on Quincy Street, Cambridge.
   • The Boston Morning Globe article from June 19, 1927, highlights the opening of the Fogg Art Museum and mentions that J. Pierpont Morgan and Andrew Mellon have loaned valuable manuscripts and paintings for the museum's opening.
   • The Boston Post article from June 19, 1927, notes that notable individuals have contributed works of art to the museum, including paintings, sculptures, and manuscripts from prominent figures such as Charles Francis Adams and J.P. Morgan.

2. Harvard Exercises:

   • The Boston Post article from June 15, 1927, details the schedule for Harvard's commencement week, including the baccalaureate sermon, class day, and the presentation of the Phi Beta Kappa poems.
   • It mentions the annual Harvard-Yale boat race and the baseball game between the two universities.

3. Harvard Museum Opening:

   • The Boston Evening World article from June 26, 1927, reports on the opening of the Harvard Museum, which was attended by President Abbott Lawrence Lowell and other dignitaries.
   • It notes that the museum is valued at $2,000,000 and includes a large central patio and a special Fogg Art Museum section.

4. Additional Details:

   • The articles provide a sense of the cultural and academic significance of the events, highlighting the contributions of wealthy patrons and the importance of the new museum to the Harvard community.
   • The clippings are neatly arranged in a scrapbook, indicating their historical and archival value.

Overall, the image captures a moment in Harvard's history, showcasing the opening of a significant cultural institution and the accompanying celebrations and contributions from prominent figures.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from the Boston Post and the Boston Morning Globe, dated June 19, 1927. The articles focus on the opening of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located on Quincy Street, Cambridge. Key points include the museum's significant art collections, the loan of valuable manuscripts and artworks by notable figures such as J. Pierpont Morgan and Andrew W. Mellon, and the presence of a Vermeer painting. The articles also mention the commencement exercises at Harvard, including the baccaulaureate sermon by President Abbott Lawrence Lowell. Additionally, there is an article about the loan of works of art for the Fogg Museum opening, highlighting contributions from various prominent individuals and institutions. The total value of the artworks loaned is estimated at $2,000,000.

The image is a newspaper page from the Boston Evening Globe dated June 19, 1927. Here are the key articles and features detailed in the image:

1. Headline: "Harvard Exercises on Today"

   • Baccalaureate Sermon:
     • Scheduled to start at 11:05 AM.
     • Delivered by President Abbott Lawrence Lowell.
   • Schedule for Commencement Week:
     • Tuesday:
       • Morning: Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises at Sanders Theatre.
       • Afternoon: Annual meeting of the Associated Harvard Clubs at Hotel Statler.
     • Wednesday (Baccalaureate Day):
       • Morning: Baseball game at Soldiers Field.
       • Afternoon: Various class day activities.
     • Thursday (Class Day):
       • Morning: Commencement parts and reunions.
     • Friday:
       • Morning: Commencement activities at New London.
       • Afternoon: Harvard-Yale boat race.
     • Saturday:
       • Annual meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association.

2. Article: "Rejuvenate the Spirit"

   • Discusses the importance of art galleries and museums in reviving the spirit of art.
   • Highlights the original role of museums and the need for contemporary art to inspire the public.

3. Article: "New Fogg Museum at Harvard, Located on Quincy St., Cambridge"

   • Describes the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
   • Announces the museum's opening the following day, June 20, 1927.
   • Features a photograph of the museum building.

4. Article: "Fogg Art Museum to Open Tomorrow"

   • Headline: "Morgan Loans Valuable Manuscripts"
   • Sub-Headline: "Vermeer Painting Is Sent by Secretary Mellon"
     • Lists notable artworks and items loaned to the Fogg Art Museum for its opening.
     • Contributions include valuable manuscripts from J.P. Morgan, a Vermeer painting from Andrew W. Mellon, and various other artworks from different donors.
     • Mentions several prominent contributors such as John Nicholas Brown, Robert Treat Paine, and Mrs. W. Scott Fitz.

5. Article: "$2,000,000 Harvard Museum Opened"

   • Details the opening of the new Fogg Art Museum building.
   • Notes the cost of the new building and the opening event featuring speeches and a tour.
   • Highlights the architectural style of the building, combining Georgian exterior and modern interior.

The page also includes some smaller articles and notices related to Harvard's commencement week and other local news.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from June 1927, focusing on the opening of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here are the key details from each section of the clippings:

1. Headline: "Harvard Exercises on Today"

   • The clipping mentions Harvard's commencement week, including the commencement sermon at Appleton Chapel and various exercises like the Phi Beta Kappa exercises, the presentation of diplomas, and the Harvard-Yale baseball game.
   • The Harvard-Yale game is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Soldiers Field.
   • The commencement exercises are held at Cambridge with the annual Harvard-Yale football game at the end of the week.

2. Headline: "Resitalize the Spirit"

   • An article discusses the importance of reviving the spirit of art in the culture of Harvard, emphasizing the need for a museum to preserve and exhibit artworks.
   • It mentions that the Fogg Art Museum is a significant step towards this goal, providing a place for the study and appreciation of art.

3. Headline: "Fogg Art Museum to Open Tomorrow"

   • This article from the Boston Morning Globe (June 19, 1927) announces the opening of the Fogg Art Museum the following day.
   • It highlights the donation of valuable manuscripts and a Vermeer painting by J. Pierpont Morgan and Andrew W. Mellon.
   • The museum's collection includes notable works such as the portrait of John Adams by Charles Francis Adams Sr., a painting by Rembrandt, and various other artworks from different periods and styles.

4. Headline: "Lend Harvard Works of Art"

   • This article from the Boston Post (June 19, 1927) lists notable contributors who have loaned works of art for the Fogg Museum's opening.
   • Contributions include pieces from individuals like Charles Francis Adams Jr., Charles M. Schwab, and others, including paintings, sculptures, and textiles.

5. Headline: "$2,000,000 Harvard Museum Opened"

   • The Evening World (June 20, 1927) reports on the opening of the new Fogg Art Museum with a cost of $2,000,000.
   • The museum is described as a Georgian-style building with an interior that replicates the old Fogg building.

The articles collectively highlight the significance of the Fogg Art Museum's opening as a major cultural and educational milestone for Harvard University.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from various publications dated around June 1927. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Boston Post, June 19, 1927:

   • Harvard Exercises on Today: Announces Harvard's commencement week activities, including the commencement exercises to be held at Harvard Stadium. It mentions the delivery of the Baccalaureate Sermon by President Abbott Lawrence Lowell.
   • Baseball Game Wednesday: Notifies readers of a baseball game between Harvard and Yale to be held at Soldiers Field.
   • Baccalaureate Sermon Starts Commencement Week: Provides details about the Baccalaureate Sermon at the Appleton Chapel.
   • TUESDAY CLASS DAY: Lists the schedule for Tuesday's class day, including the commencement exercises.

2. Boston Post, June 19, 1927 (New Fogg Museum):

   • New Fogg Museum at Harvard: Discusses the opening of the new Fogg Museum located on Quincy Street in Cambridge, Harvard University's new art museum. It includes an image of the museum building.

3. Boston Morning Globe, June 19, 1927:

   • Fogg Art Museum to Open Tomorrow: Highlights the upcoming opening of the Fogg Art Museum, which includes a loan of valuable manuscripts and a Vermeer painting sent by Secretary Mellon.
   • Morgan Loans Valuable Manuscripts: Mentions that J. Pierpont Morgan and Andrew W. Mellon have loaned valuable manuscripts and artworks for the museum's opening.
   • Vermeer Painting Is Sent by Secretary Mellon: Details the loan of a Vermeer painting by Andrew Mellon.

4. Boston Post, June 20, 1927:

   • Lend Harvard Works of Art: Lists notable individuals and institutions contributing artworks for the Fogg Museum opening, such as John Pierpont Morgan, Andrew Mellon, and various universities and private collectors.

5. New Evening World, June 20, 1927:

   • $2,000,000 Harvard Museum Opened: Reports on the grand opening of the Fogg Art Museum, which cost $2,000,000 and includes a speech by Lowell at the Art Institution.

The clippings cover the significant opening of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, detailing the contributions of various notable figures and institutions, the schedule of Harvard's commencement week events, and the new facilities and artworks being showcased.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from June 1927 related to the opening of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Section:

   • The article titled "Resitalize the Spirit" discusses the idea of reviving art appreciation and education through galleries. It mentions the establishment of a new art museum at Harvard, aiming to be an original space for art preservation and education.

2. Top Center:

   • A photograph of the new Fogg Museum building, located on Quincy Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The caption reads "New Fogg Museum at Harvard, Located on Quincy St., Cambridge."

3. Top Right Section:

   • Headline "Fogg Art Museum to Open Tomorrow" from the Boston Morning Globe, June 19, 1927. It mentions the loan of valuable manuscripts by J. Pierpont Morgan and Andrew W. Mellon, including a Vermeer painting sent by Secretary Mellon.

4. Bottom Left Section:

   • A headline from the Boston Post, June 19, 1927, titled "Harvard Exercises on Today." It lists various activities including a commencement exercise, a baccalaureate sermon, and baseball games. The Fogg Art Museum opening is also highlighted.

   • Another headline from the Boston Post, June 20, 1927, titled "Lend Harvard Works of Art." It lists several notable donors contributing artworks for the museum’s opening, such as paintings and sculptures from various prominent artists and institutions.

5. Bottom Right Section:

   • An article from the Evening World, June 20, 1927, titled "$2,000,000 Harvard Museum Opened." It describes the grand opening of the Lowell Art Institution, formerly known as the Fogg Museum, highlighting the significant contributions and the building's design.

The clippings collectively document the excitement and preparations for the grand opening of Harvard's new Fogg Art Museum, showcasing the significant cultural and financial contributions that went into its establishment.

This image shows an open book or a scrapbook with newspaper clippings pasted onto its pages. The clippings are from various editions of newspapers and feature articles and headlines related to Harvard University. The largest headline reads "HARVARD EXERCISES ON TODAY" from the "Boston Post, June 19, 19--" (the last two digits of the year are not visible). The subheadline states "Baccalaureate Sermon Starts Commencement Week."

Another prominent headline, from the "Boston Morning Globe, June 19," reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM TO OPEN TOMORROW," detailing the opening of a museum and art loans including a Vermeer painting sent by Secretary Mellon. Aside from the articles, there's also an image depiction of the "NEW FOGG MUSEUM AT HARVARD, LOCATED ON QUINCY ST, CAMBRIDGE."

Overall, the clippings seem to be focused on Harvard University-related news, covering topics from the university's commencement week to cultural events such as the opening of the Fogg Art Museum. The layout of the scrapbook page indicates that these articles were intentionally collected as a record of events related to Harvard.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from various publications dated June 19, 1927 and June 20, 1927. The main focus of the clippings is the opening of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The articles provide details about the museum's debut, significant speeches, and notable figures who contributed to its opening.

At the center of the image is a photograph labeled "New Fogg Museum at Harvard, Located on Quincy St., Cambridge." The image shows the exterior view of the museum building.

On the left side of the image, a clipping from the Boston Post dated June 19, 1927, highlights "Harvard Exercises on Today" and mentions the Baccalaureate Sermon starting Commencement Week.

In the top right corner, a clipping from the Boston Morning Globe, also dated June 19, 1927, announces the opening of the Fogg Art Museum and mentions loans and contributions from notable individuals, including Andrew Mellon and J.P. Morgan. It also notes that a Vermeer painting was sent by Secretary Mellon.

Below the central photograph, another clipping from the Boston Post, dated June 19, 1927, discusses Harvard's reception activities for graduates and provides details about events surrounding the museum's opening.

On the far right, a longer article from the New York Evening World dated June 20, 1927, discusses the opening of the $2,000,000 Harvard Museum, mentioning the speeches and contributions from dignitaries such as President Abbott Lawrence Lowell.

The image overall documents a significant event for Harvard University with a focus on the Fogg Art Museum's inauguration, the commencement week activities, and the notable art contributions to the museum.

The image shows a spread of a newspaper with two columns. The left column has a headline that reads "Harvard Exercises on Today" and the right column has a headline that reads "Fogg Art Museum to Open Tomorrow." The left column has a smaller image of a building with a tree in front of it, while the right column has a larger image of a building with a tree in front of it. The newspaper also has a date of June 19, 1927, at the top of the right column.

The image shows a newspaper clipping that is placed on top of a maroon-colored folder. The clipping is from the Boston Globe, dated June 19, 1927. The clipping is on a piece of paper with a brownish color. The newspaper clipping has a black-and-white image of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, located on Quincy St., Cambridge. The text on the clipping is in a black font and is organized into different sections. Some of the sections include "Fogg Art Museum to Open Tomorrow," "Lend Harvard Works of Art," "Notables Contribute for Fogg Museum Opening," and "Lovell Museum Opened." The clipping also includes a list of notable contributors to the museum's opening.