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The image shows an open book, specifically a page from a report or catalog, detailing activities and acquisitions related to the Fogg Art Museum. The text on the page provides the following information:

1. Library Additions:

   • Two hundred and seventy-six volumes were added to the Library by gift and purchase.
   • A bequest of about eight hundred volumes from Patrick Hoppin was received, which will be installed in the new Fogg Art Museum.
   • A valuable gift from the Pierpont Morgan Library was received, including forty thousand postal cards of paintings, sculpture, architecture, and costume from European countries and the Orient.

2. Photographs and Postal Cards:

   • Six hundred and fifteen photographs and postal cards were gifted by Professor Paul J. Sachs.
   • Additional photographs were donated by Frank C. Smith Jr. and Miss Elizabeth G. Norton.
   • Nine hundred and ninety photographs were catalogued for the first time, with eight hundred and eighty re-catalogued.
   • Two thousand four hundred and eighty re-catalogued slides were transferred to the Division of Fine Arts.
   • Eight slides were lent to museums of the Division and eighteen to public schools.

3. Exhibitions and Lectures:

   • Exhibitions included drawings by Howard Giles and sculptures and drawings by Ivan Mestrovic.
   • Lectures were given by Due de Trevise, Dr. Lauro de Bosis, Professor Paul J. Sachs, Professor Oswald Sirén, Professor Kroopy Lake, and Mr. C. Reginald Grundy.

4. Loans by the Museum:

   • An oil painting of Hase O'Hara and a watercolor by Camille Pissarro were lent to the Worcester Art Museum for its Sargent Memorial Exhibition.

The page is numbered 273, and the text is neatly printed, indicating a formal report or catalog from the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a page from a book or catalog related to The Fogg Art Museum. Here's a detailed summary of the content on the page:

1. Library Additions:

   • The Fogg Art Museum's library has received a substantial addition of 276 volumes through gifts and purchases.
   • A collection of approximately 800 volumes from Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin has been bequeathed to the University and will be installed in the new Fogg Art Museum.

2. Photograph Department:

   • The Photograph Department received a valuable gift of 4,000 postcards, primarily featuring painting, sculpture, architecture, and costume from European countries and the Orient. These are part of an ongoing process of cataloging.
   • Professor Paul J. Sachs donated 615 photographs and postcards.
   • Frank C. Smith, Jr. (Class of 1899) donated 83 photographs from the Bardini Collection.
   • Elizabeth G. Norton donated 76 photographs.

3. Cataloging Efforts:

   • The cataloging of 997 photographs and 867 slides was completed for the first time.
   • Two thousand four hundred and thirty-six slides were recataloged, and 2,087 photographs were cataloged for the first time.
   • A total of 6,773 photographs and slides were cataloged, including the recataloging of 2,436 slides.
   • The cataloging work was done under challenging circumstances, with the help of a temporary staff member, Miss Dorothy B. Porter, who was hired for the duration of the project.

4. Public Outreach:

   • The Division’s slide collection was lent out 499 times, including 199 times to members of the Division and 300 times outside the Division.
   • Public school lending sets of slides were sent to 18 schools.

5. Exhibitions and Lectures:

   • Exhibitions during the year included:
     • Drawings by Howard Giles.
     • Sculptures and Drawings by Yugoslav sculptor Ivan Meštrović.
   • Lectures were given by:
     • The Duc de Trévise.
     • Dr. Lauro de Bosis.
     • Professor Paul Pellot.
     • Dr. Osvald Sirén.
     • Professor Kirsopp Lake.
     • Mr. C. Reginald Grundy.

6. Loans by the Museum:

   • The oil painting of Lake O'Hara and the watercolor Camping near Lake O'Hara by Sargent were lent to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for its Sargent Memorial Exhibition.

The page effectively summarizes the museum's activities, including acquisitions, cataloging efforts, exhibitions, lectures, and loans during the specified period.

The image is a page from a document, specifically a report or catalog from "The Fogg Art Museum." The page number is 273. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

1. Library Additions:

   • The library has added 276 volumes through gifts and purchases.
   • Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin's library, consisting of about 800 volumes, was bequeathed to the University and will be installed in the new Fogg Art Museum when catalogued.

2. Photograph Department:

   • A significant gift of 40,000 postcards, mainly depicting European countries and the Orient, was received from Henry Russell Hitchcock Jr., Class of 1924, who was a tutor and assistant in the Division of Fine Arts.
   • 615 photographs and postcards were donated by Professor Paul J. Sachs.
   • Additional gifts included 83 photographs from Frank C. Smith Jr., Class of 1899, and 76 photographs from Miss Elizabeth G. Norton.

3. Cataloging and Circulation:

   • 990 photographs were catalogued for the first time.
   • 2,436 slides were catalogued for the first time, and 2,480 slides were recatalogued.
   • In total, 6,770 photographs and slides were catalogued.
   • Despite challenging conditions, the cataloging and circulation of materials have been greatly enhanced, with the Division lending slides 499 times to members and 18 times to the public-school lending sets.

4. Exhibitions and Lectures:

   • Exhibitions included drawings by Howard Giles and sculptures and drawings by the Yugoslav sculptor, Ivan Meštrović.
   • Lectures were given by several notable individuals, including the Duc de Trevise, Dr. Lauro de Bosis, Professor Paul Pelliot, Dr. Osvald Sirén, Professor Kirsopp Lake, and Mr. C. Reginald Grundy.

5. Loans by the Museum:

   • The museum lent an oil painting of Lake O'Hara and a watercolor, Camping near Lake O'Hara, by Sargent, to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for its Sargent Memorial Exhibition.

This detailed summary captures the significant activities and contributions related to the Fogg Art Museum as outlined in the page.

The image shows a page from a report or annual document of The Fogg Art Museum. The page contains text detailing the addition of new volumes to the library, gifts received, and some activities and exhibitions held during the year.

Key points include:

1. Library Additions:

   • The library of Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin, with approximately 800 volumes, was donated to the museum and will be cataloged and installed in the new Fogg Art Museum.

2. Gifts Received:

   • A significant gift to the Photograph Department from Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., Class of 1924, including 40,000 cards of paintings, sculptures, architecture, and costumes from various European countries and the Orient.
   • Gifts from other notable individuals:
     • Sixty-one photographs and postal cards from Professor Paul J. Sachs.
     • Eighty-three photographs from the Bardini Collection by Frank C. Smith, Jr., Class of 1899.
     • Seventy-six photographs from Miss Elizabeth G. Norton.

3. Cataloging:

   • A total of 999 photographs were cataloged for the first time, with 867 photographs and 2,048 slides recatalogued, making a total of 6,000 items cataloged.
   • The extensive cataloging work was greatly assisted by an outside organization, with slides sent to members of the Division and to schools.

4. Exhibitions and Lectures:

   • Exhibitions included works by Howard Giles and sculptures/drawings by Ivan Meštrović.
   • Notable lectures were given by Dr. Lauro de Bosis, Professor Paul Pellot, Dr. Osvald Sirén, Professor Kirsopp Lake, and Mr. C. Reginald Grundy.

5. Loans by the Museum:

   • Oil painting of Lake O’Hara and a watercolor by Sargent were loaned to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for a Sargent Memorial Exhibition.

The page is part of a report that highlights the contributions and activities of the Fogg Art Museum.

The image depicts a page from a report or publication related to The Fogg Art Museum. The page, numbered 273, details various additions to the museum's library and photograph department. Highlights include the addition of 276 volumes to the library, a bequest of about 800 volumes from Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin, and numerous gifts such as 40,000 postal cards from Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., and photographs from Professor Paul J. Sachs and others. The page also mentions the cataloging of photographs, with a total of 6,773 items cataloged. Additionally, it lists exhibitions held during the year, including drawings by Howard Giles and sculptures by Ivan Meštrović, and lectures given by several individuals. The page concludes with a note on loans by the museum, specifically an oil painting and watercolor by Sargent lent to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The image shows a page from an annual report or a similar document from the Fogg Art Museum. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Acquisitions

Library:

• The library has added 126 volumes through gift and purchase.
• Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin bequeathed approximately 800 volumes, which will be added to the library and cataloged upon receipt.

Photograph Department:

• A valuable gift was received from Henry Russel Hitchcock, Jr., comprising a class of 1924 photograph collection. This collection includes 1,500 photographs of European architecture, sculpture, and costumes, primarily from European countries and the Orient. These are currently being arranged.
• Professor Paul J. Sachs donated 615 photographs and postcards.
• Other notable gifts include:
  • 83 photographs from the Bardini Collection by Frank C. Smith, Jr., dating from 1899.
  • 76 photographs from Miss Elizabeth G. Norton.
• Cataloging progress:
  • 900 previously uncatalogued photographs have been cataloged for the first time.
  • 2,437 slides have been catalogued for the first time, including 2,000 four hundred and thirty-six new slides.
  • Total of 6,716 items (photographs and slides) have been catalogued.
• The cataloging, re-legending, and transferring processes are ongoing.
• Slides were lent to members of the Division and outside the Division 499 times, with public-school lending sets of slides sent out 18 times.

Exhibitions and Lectures

• Exhibitions held during the year included:
  • Drawings by Howard Giles.
  • Sculptures and Drawings by the Yugoslav sculptor, Ivan Meštrović.
• Lectures were given by:
  • Dr. Lauro de Bosis for the Due de Treviso.
  • Professor Paul Pelliot.
  • Dr. Osvald Sirén.
  • Professor Kirsopp Lake.
  • Mr. C. Reginald Grundy.

Loans by the Museum

• The oil painting "Lake O'Hara" and a watercolor, "Camping near Lake O'Hara," both by Sargent, were lent to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for its Sargent Memorial Exhibition.

The image shows a page (page number 273) from a book titled "The Fogg Art Museum." The content on the page discusses various donations and activities related to the museum. It mentions that 276 volumes have been added to the library by gift and purchase, including a significant collection from Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin of about 800 volumes. A valuable gift of 40,000 postal cards related to the fine arts was received from Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr., and further gifts of photographs and postcards from Professor Paul J. Sachs and others are detailed.

The page also describes the cataloging efforts of nearly 9,000 photographs and slides, and notes that slides were issued to members of the division and schools. Additionally, it lists exhibitions and lectures held during the year, featuring drawings and sculptures by various artists and lectures by notable figures. The section ends with a brief mention of loans by the museum, specifically referring to an oil painting by Sargent lent to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Overall, the page discusses the growth of the museum's library and photographic collections, as well as its educational activities and collaborations with other institutions.

The image depicts an open page from an old book. The visible page is titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" and includes historical information about the museum's library, acquisitions, exhibitions, lectures, and loans.

The text mentions that two hundred and seventy-six volumes have been added to the library through gifts and purchases. Some notable contributions include Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin's library of about eight hundred volumes, which will be installed in the new Fogg Art Museum, and a gift of over forty thousand postal cards from Henry Russell Hitchcock Jr. The page also highlights the cataloging efforts, such as photographs, slides, and various collections, under cramped conditions with credit given to the department for its progress.

In the section on exhibitions and lectures, it notes that among the exhibitions were drawings by Howard Giles and sculptures and drawings by the Yugoslav sculptor Ivan Meštrović. It also lists lectures given by various academics and experts.

The "Loans by the Museum" section mentions the lending of a Sargent oil painting and watercolor to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for a Sargent Memorial Exhibition.

The condition of the book suggests it is a vintage or historical document, with signs of aging such as yellowing pages and worn edges.

This image shows a close-up photograph of an open book displaying a page of text. The page on the right has the heading "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" at the top, followed by the text body which starts with "In all two hundred and seventy-six volumes have been added to the Library by gift and by purchase." and it continues with further details about the acquisitions and activities related to the Fogg Art Museum, such as donations, photograph collections, cataloging efforts, exhibitions, lectures, and loans. It appears to be an informational text outlining specific contributions and events for an annual report, journal, or bulletin associated with the museum or an educational institution. The page number "273" is visible in the top corner which suggests that it is taken from a larger publication.

The photograph also captures the book's aged, yellowed pages and the top edge of the following page, which peeks out slightly from the right. The left page of the book is mostly out of view, and there's a glimpse of the red-brown book cover or binding along the spine edge at the left. The book is lying flat on a surface, with the photograph taken directly from above.

The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or report, displaying a page from "The Fogg Art Museum." The page is numbered 273 and contains text detailing recent additions to the museum's library and collections, as well as information about exhibitions, lectures, and loans. Here is a breakdown of the content visible on the page:

Content Summary:

Library Additions:

• Bequest by Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin:

  • Two hundred and seventy-six volumes were added to the library, comprising approximately eight hundred volumes bequeathed by Dr. Joseph Clark Hoppin.
  • These volumes will be catalogued and installed in the new Fogg Art Museum when it is catalogued.

• Gift from Henry Russell Hitchcock, Jr.:

  • A valuable gift of forty thousand postal cards in the Division of Fine Arts, Class of 1924, tutor and assistant in painting, sculpture, architecture, and costume, primarily of European countries and the Orient.
  • These cards are in the process of arrangement.

• Gifts from Professor Paul J. Sachs:

  • Six hundred and fifteen photographs and postal cards were donated.
  • Among these were eighty-three photographs of the Bardini Collection from Frank C. Smith, Jr., Class of 1899, and seventy-six photographs from Miss Elizabeth G. Norton.

• Cataloguing Progress:

  • Nine hundred and ninety photographs have been catalogued.
  • Two thousand four hundred and thirty-six slides were re-catalogued—the first time, and two thousand four hundred and eighty-three photographs and slides were catalogued for the first time, totaling six thousand seven hundred and seventy-three.
  • The cataloguing was challenging due to cramped quarters and a changing staff.
  • Slides were issued to members of the Division and outside the Division four hundred and ninety-nine times.
  • Public-school lending sets of slides have been sent eighteen times.

Exhibitions and Lectures:

• Exhibitions:

  • Drawings by Howard Giles; and Sculptures and Drawings by the Yugoslav sculptor, Ivan Meštrović.

• Lectures:

  • Delivered by:
    • The Due de Trevés
    • Dr. Lauro de Bosis
    • Professor Paul Peillot
    • Dr. Oswald Sirch
    • Professor Kirsopp Lake
    • Mr. C. Reginald Grundy

Loans by the Museum:

• The oil painting of Lake O'Hara and the Water Color, Camping near Lake O'Hara, by Sargent was lent to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for its Sargent Memorial Exhibition.

Visual Description:

• The book appears to be a bound volume with aged, slightly worn pages.
• The text is typed, likely from an early 20th-century publication, and is formatted in a formal, structured manner typical of institutional reports or annual reports.
• The page is part of a larger document, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on either side.
• The background is a neutral, muted tone, consistent with aged paper.

This page provides a detailed account of the museum's activities, acquisitions, and educational outreach during a specific period.