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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image is a page from The Boston Herald dated July 3, 1927. It contains several photographs and accompanying text. Here is a detailed summary of each part:

  1. Top Left Photograph and Text:

    • The photograph shows President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge, guarded by secret service agents, attending a Sunday morning service at a church in Hermosa, South Dakota.
    • The text explains that this picture was taken on the church steps at Hermosa after the President and Mrs. Coolidge attended the service. It also identifies individuals in the photo: Rev. J. Williams, pastor of the church, and Rolf Lium, a pastor who had been with the church for twenty years.
  2. Bottom Left Photograph and Text:

    • The photograph shows three young women dressed in costumes.
    • The text states that these women received prizes for personality and costume at the annual exhibit of the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California. It mentions that Roger Noble Burnham, an artist and art instructor, costumed and grouped the young women in a humorous scene to be the subject of merriment between scenes of "The Walrus and the Carpenter."
  3. Bottom Right Photograph and Text:

    • The photograph shows a large gathering at the California Palace.
    • The text explains that before this gathering, the heroic bronze statue of Joan of Arc was recently unveiled by Mrs. Anne Hyatt Huntington, the wife of Dr. Archer Milton Huntington. The statue, located at the base of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, was sculpted by Anna Hyatt Huntington.

The page is part of a scrapbook or bound collection, as indicated by the binding visible on the left side of the image.

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The image is a page from the Boston Herald dated July 3, 1927. The page contains several black-and-white photographs interspersed with captions and text.

  1. Top Left Photo:

    • This image shows President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge entering a church accompanied by Secret Service agents. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, guarded by secret service men, enter the little church at Hermosa, South Dakota, for Sun day morning services."
  2. Top Right Photo:

    • This photo features President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge on the church steps at Hermosa. The caption notes: "This picture, made on the church steps at Hermosa, after the President and Mrs. Coolidge had attended services, shows the President and Mrs. Coolidge, from left to right: Mrs. Coolidge, Rev. J. Williams, assistant superintendent of home missions Congress of Women, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, President Coolidge, and Mrs. Rolf Lium, twenty years old, patron of International."
  3. Bottom Left Photo:

    • This image depicts Roger Noble Burnham, an artist and art instructor, dressed as a woman in costume, and two young women. The caption states: "Roger Noble Burnham, artist and art instructor, costumed as a woman, seems to be the subject of meriment between two young women received prizes for personal appearance at the annual exhibit of the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California."
  4. Right Column Photos:

    • The right column starts with a circular illustration depicting a large gathering and an event involving Joan of Arc. The caption reads: "Before a large gathering at the California Palace, heroic bronze statue of Joan of Arc was recently dedicated. The equestrian statue is the work of Mrs. Anne Hyatt Huntington. In the base of the statue are two stones, one from France, where Joan of Arc was confined before her execution."

The overall theme of the page seems to cover significant events involving President Calvin Coolidge, artistic exhibitions, and historical commemorations.

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The image is a page from "The Boston Herald" dated July 3, 1927. The page features several black and white photographs accompanied by captions.

  1. The top photograph shows President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge entering a church at Hermosa, South Dakota, for Sunday morning services. Secret service men are seen accompanying them.

  2. The second photograph on the top right shows President Coolidge and his party at Hermosa. The individuals are identified as (from left to right) Mrs. Coolidge, Rev. J. W. L. Williams, an unidentified man, and President Coolidge. The caption mentions that this picture was taken on the church steps after the services.

  3. The large photograph on the bottom left shows three individuals, identified as Roger Noble Burnham (an artist and art instructor), Jessie Burnham, and Claire Denison. They are dressed in Greek costumes and appear to be the subjects of merriment, with the caption indicating that the costumes were made for the opening of the Greek theater at the Pasadena Playhouse.

  4. The photograph on the bottom right shows a large gathering at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. The occasion is the unveiling of the heroic bronze statue of Joan of Arc, which is a replica of the one in Paris. The statue was presented by Anne Hyatt Huntington. The caption notes that the statue, two stories high, stands where Joan of Arc was condemned before her death.

The page is well-organized, with each photograph having a descriptive caption that provides context about the events and individuals depicted.

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The image is a page from the newspaper "The Boston Herald," dated July 3, 1927. The page features several photographs and accompanying articles:

  1. Top Left Photo and Article:

    • The photograph shows President Calvin Coolidge and his wife, Mrs. Coolidge, entering or leaving a church with other individuals, possibly Secret Service agents.
    • The caption mentions that President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge attended Sunday morning services at Hermosa, South Dakota.
  2. Top Right Photo and Article:

    • This photograph captures President and Mrs. Coolidge on the steps of the church, saying goodbye to others after the service.
    • The article notes that Mrs. Coolidge, Reverend J. Williams, assistant superintendent of home missions Congregational and Southern California, and Ralph Lismon, the pastor, are present in the picture.
  3. Middle Left Photo and Article:

    • The image depicts a theatrical or artistic scene with three women dressed in classical attire.
    • The article discusses Roger Noble Burnham, an artist and art instructor, who costumed the women as figures from ancient Greece. These women received prizes for personality and beauty at the annual exhibit of the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California.
  4. Bottom Right Photo and Article:

    • The photograph shows a large bronze statue of Joan of Arc.
    • The article describes a gathering at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, where this new statue was recently exhibited. The statue is the work of Mrs. Anne Hyatt Huntington and was originally placed in Blois, France, where Joan of Arc was once confined.

Overall, the page includes a mix of political, social, and cultural news from the time.

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This image is a page from the July 3, 1927 edition of "The Boston Herald." The page contains four photographs and accompanying captions, each depicting different events.

  1. Top Left Photo:

    • Caption: "President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, guarded by secret service men, enter the little church at Hermosa, South Dakota, for Sun day morning services."
    • Description: The photograph shows President Calvin Coolidge and his wife entering a church, with secret service agents walking behind them.
  2. Top Right Photo:

    • Caption: "This picture, made on the church steps at Hermosa, after the President and Mrs. Coolidge had attended services, shows from left to right: Mrs. Coolidge; Rev. J. Williams, assistant superintendent of home missions; Congressman; President Coolidge; and Rolf Lium, twenty years old, poet of 'International."
    • Description: The picture shows President and Mrs. Coolidge on the church steps with Reverend J. Williams, a congressman, and Rolf Lium.
  3. Bottom Left Photo:

    • Caption: "Roger Noble Burnham, artist and art instructor, costumed as a Greek statue, seems to be the subject of merriment between Jeanie MacDonald and Claire Denison. Both young women received prizes for personal appearance at the festivities incident to the annual exhibit of the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California."
    • Description: This photo shows Roger Noble Burnham, dressed as a Greek statue, interacting with two women, Jeanie MacDonald and Claire Denison, who are laughing.
  4. Bottom Right Photo:

    • Caption: "Before a large gathering at the California Palace of Legion of Honor, a heroic bronze statue of Joan of Arc was recently unveiled. The equestrian statue is the work of Mrs. Anne Hyatt Huntington. In the base of the statue are two stone lions."
    • Description: This photo shows a large crowd gathered around a newly unveiled equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, with the caption explaining that the statue is the work of Mrs. Anne Hyatt Huntington and is located at the California Palace of Legion of Honor.

The page also contains other news articles and headlines, including one about "The Foggy Bottom of Art" and another about "Prescience in Prayer." The page is a snapshot of various significant events and news items from 1927.

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The image is a page from "The Boston Herald" dated July 3, 1927. It contains four photographs with accompanying captions, detailing various events and people.

  1. Top Left Photo:

    • The photo shows President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge entering a small church in Hermosa, South Dakota, on a Sunday morning. They are being guarded by secret service agents.
  2. Top Right Photo:

    • This image is taken on the steps of the same church in Hermosa, South Dakota, after the President and Mrs. Coolidge attended the service. The caption identifies the people from left to right as Mrs. Coolidge, Rev. J. Williams (assistant superintendent of home missions), Congressman William L. Nelson, President Coolidge, and Rolf Lium, a 20-year-old page.
  3. Bottom Left Photo:

    • The image shows Roger Noble Burnham, an artist and art instructor, dressed as a statue of Joan of Arc. He is surrounded by two young women, identified as Jeanne and Claire Denison, who have won prizes for their art. The caption mentions that this picture was taken during an exhibit at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California.
  4. Bottom Right Photo:

    • This picture is of a large gathering at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. It features a heroic bronze statue of Joan of Arc, which was recently unveiled. The statue is described as an equestrian one, created by Mrs. Anne Hyatt Huntington. The base of the statue has two statues of French soldiers, commemorating Joan of Arc's imprisonment in France.

The page also includes some text and headlines from other sections of the newspaper, but the main focus is on these four photographs and their captions.

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The image shows a scrapbook page titled "THE BOSTON HERALD JULY 3, 1927" with four vintage sepia-toned photographs and accompanying captions:

  1. Top left: President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, guarded by secret service men, entering a small church at Hermosa, South Dakota, for Sunday morning services.

  2. Top right: A group of individuals standing on church steps at Hermosa after attending their first Sunday services in South Dakota, including Mrs. Coolidge, Rev. T.V. Williams, a missionary, President Coolidge, and Rolf Lium, a young pastor.

  3. Bottom left: Three women dressed in costumes; Roger Noble Burnham, an artist and instructor, is dressed as a Greek sculpture, with Jeanne Valliere in a butterfly costume, and Claire Denison dressed as the young woman who received personality and costume prizes at a fashion incident exhibit at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California.

  4. Bottom right: A large gathering at the California Palace around a heroic bronze statue of Joan of Arc, with a broad lawn and trees visible in the background.

The page is part of a preserved scrapbook or archival collection containing news clippings and photographs from 1927.

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The image is a historical newspaper page from The Boston Herald dated July 3, 1927. It contains four photographs, each with a caption providing context:

  1. The top-left photograph shows President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge guarded by secret service men as they walk into a church for Sunday morning services at Hermosa, South Dakota.

  2. The top-right photograph features President and Mrs. Coolidge along with Reverend Rolf Lium, the pastor of the church in Hermosa, after attending the Sunday service.

  3. The bottom-left photograph depicts Roger Noble Burnham, an artist and art instructor, standing between two young women dressed in Greek costume as part of a ceremony at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California.

  4. The bottom-right photograph shows a large gathering in front of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor watching a heroic bronze statue of Joan of Arc. The statue was recently donated by Mrs. Anna Hyatt Huntington and her husband, Dr. Archer Milton Huntington.

Each photograph offers a glimpse into significant events and notable individuals from July 3, 1927.

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This image depicts a page from "The Boston Herald" newspaper dated July 3, 1927. The page shows a collection of black-and-white photographs and accompanying text. On the left, there is a photograph of two individuals posing in classical Roman-style costumes with text that describes Roger Noble Burnham, an artist and instructor, and Jeanne Valerie, as they participate in festivities related to an event at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California.

In the lower right, there is a photograph of an outdoor amphitheater filled with a large crowd of attendees at an event described as having taken place at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. The text references a bronze statue of Joan of Arc that was recently exhibited there, and it connects the location to the history of Joan of Arc in France.

The page also contains other pieces of text and additional images, contributing to a sense of the time period through the types of stories covered and the manner in which they are presented.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or magazine dated July 3, 1927, from The Boston Herald. The page is divided into four distinct sections, each featuring a photograph accompanied by descriptive captions. Here is a detailed breakdown:

Top Left Section:

  • Photograph: Shows a group of people standing on the steps of a church in Hermosa, South Dakota. The individuals appear to be formally dressed, with hats and suits, suggesting a significant event.
  • Caption: Identifies the individuals as President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, accompanied by Rev. J. Williams, assistant superintendent of home missions, President Coolidge's secretary, Rev. J. Williams, and Rolf Litum, a 20-year-old pastor of the church. The caption notes that the photo was taken after the Coolidges attended the first Sunday service at the church.

Top Right Section:

  • Photograph: Depicts a formal gathering, likely at a church or public event. Several individuals are present, including a woman in a light-colored dress and men in suits. One man is holding a hat, and another is standing with his arms crossed.
  • Caption: Mentions that the photo was taken on the church steps at Hermosa after the Coolidges had attended the first Sunday service. It identifies the individuals, including Rev. J. Williams, assistant superintendent of home missions, and Rolf Litum, the young pastor.

Bottom Left Section:

  • Photograph: Features three individuals in theatrical or costume attire. One person is dressed as a butterfly, another in a dramatic gown, and the third in a more formal dress. The setting appears to be a stage or performance area.
  • Caption: Identifies the individuals as Roger Noble Burnham, an artist and art instructor, and Claire Denison, both recipients of awards for personality and costume design at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California. The caption notes that Burnham is costumed as a Greek sculpture, and the scene captures a moment of interaction between the two.

Bottom Right Section:

  • Photograph: Shows a large outdoor gathering at the California Palace. In the foreground, there is a heroic bronze statue of Joan of Arc, created by Dr. Archer Milton Huntington. The statue is described as being based on the statue of Joan of Arc in France, where she was confined before her execution.
  • Caption: Explains that the statue was recently unveiled before a large gathering. It highlights the artistic inspiration behind the statue and its connection to the historical figure, Joan of Arc.

Overall Layout:

  • The page is formatted with a classic newspaper style, featuring black-and-white photographs and typed captions beneath each image.
  • The text is arranged in a grid-like structure, with each photograph occupying a quadrant of the page.
  • The page also includes some text on the left margin, likely part of an article or editorial content, though it is partially cut off in the image.

This page provides a snapshot of notable events and personalities from July 3, 1927, blending political, artistic, and cultural moments.