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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 790974

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The image shows an open book with a page from a publication titled "Journal des Debats." The date on the publication is June 24, 1927. The page contains an article about the opening of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated July 1, 1927. The article discusses the history and development of the museum and mentions notable individuals such as Paul Sachs and Edward W. Forbes. The text is in French and provides historical and cultural context about the museum's origins and its significance.

The book appears to be well-aged, with faded yellow pages, and there are some papers stuck inside, possibly clippings from other publications or documents. The book's cover is dark red or maroon. The overall appearance suggests the book is a collection of historical documents, possibly used for research or as a record of significant events related to the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with various clippings and handwritten notes. The left page contains a newspaper clipping from "Journal des Débats" dated June 24, 1927. The headline of the clipping reads "Le nouveau musée Fogg, d'Harvard University," which translates to "The new Fogg Museum at Harvard University." The text discusses the inauguration of the new Fogg Museum and its history, mentioning figures like Charles Eliot Norton, Paul Sachs, and William Hay Fogg.

The right page has a clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor," dated Boston, July 5, 1927. It is titled "CLASSES OPENED AT FOGG MUSEUM" and discusses the opening of classes at the Fogg Art Museum. Below this, there is a printed section titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM" which includes a list of names and locations, and a brief paragraph about the Associate Director's work in Europe and the museum's achievements and future plans. The section is signed by Edward W. Forbes, Director.

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of articles and notes related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, focusing on its development and activities around the year 1927.

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This image displays an open, well-worn scrapbook with a dark red or maroon fabric cover, lying flat on a neutral gray surface. The pages are cream-colored and yellowed with age, and the book appears to be a collection of newspaper and magazine clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The visible pages contain articles and announcements from around 1927, as indicated by the dates:

  • Left page:

    • At the top: "Journal des Debats, June 24, 1927." This is a French newspaper article titled “Le nouveau musée Fogg, d’Harvard University” (The new Fogg Museum, of Harvard University).
    • It details the grand opening of the new museum building in Cambridge, Massachusetts, mentioning key figures such as Paul Sachs, Charles Eliot Norton, and William Hayes Fogg, whose collection formed the museum’s foundation.
    • The article was written by Gaston Miron and includes a handwritten number “2” and blue pencil markings in the top left corner.
  • Right page:

    • At the top: A clipping from the “Christian Science Monitor, Boston, July 5, 1927.” It announces “CLASSES OPENED AT FOGG MUSEUM.”
    • Below that is a typewritten document from the museum itself, page 278, titled “THE FOGG ART MUSEUM.”
    • It lists donors or supporters: E. Weyhe (Wightman Memorial Library, Notre Dame, Indiana), Sir Robert and Lady Witt (Worcester Art Museum), and Mr. and Mrs. Emile F. Williams (Yamanaka and Company, London, New York).
    • There’s a brief report signed by “EDWARD W. FORBES, Director”, stating that the Associate Director spent most of the year in Europe and that the museum had grown with its new quarters.

The scrapbook’s pages are filled with carefully pasted clippings of varying sizes, and some clippings have small white tabs or paper reinforcements at the edges, suggesting attempts to preserve them. The overall presentation gives the impression of a curated historical record, likely compiled by someone closely associated with or interested in the museum’s development during this period. The handwriting, pencil highlights, and careful arrangement suggest personal annotation and long-term preservation.

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A book is open to pages 276 and 278. The left page has a French article titled "Le nouveau musée Fogg, d'Harvard University" with a photograph of Charles Moore. The right page has an article titled "The Fogg Art Museum" with an image of a building. The book has a brown cover and a ribbon bookmark. The book is placed on a gray surface.

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The image shows a book that is open to a page with an article written in French. The article is about the opening of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article is written in a black font on a white background. There is a white piece of paper with text written in black font on it. The text is about the opening of the museum and the people involved in it.

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The image shows an open page from a journal titled "Journal des Débats", dated June 24, 1927. The page contains a detailed article in French, discussing the new museum at Harvard University, specifically the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Title and Date:

    • The journal is titled "Journal des Débats", and the date at the top indicates June 24, 1927.
  2. Main Article:

    • The article is titled "Le nouveau musée Fogg, d'Harvard University" (The New Fogg Museum of Harvard University).
    • It discusses the establishment and significance of the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its role as a key institution for art education and collection.
  3. Content Overview:

    • The article mentions the museum's founding and its connection to Harvard University.
    • It references notable figures such as Paul Sachs, who was instrumental in the museum's development.
    • The text emphasizes the museum's collection, including works from the School of Fine Arts and the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard.
    • It also discusses the museum's role in teaching art history and its efforts to acquire significant artworks.
  4. Visual Layout:

    • The page is formatted in a classic newspaper or journal style, with dense text arranged in columns.
    • There is a handwritten note in the top right corner, indicating that the page was part of a Christian Science Monitor issue from Boston, July 5, 1927, and that classes were opened at Fogg.
  5. Additional Text:

    • On the right side of the page, there is a smaller article or announcement titled "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM", which provides details about the museum's director, Edward W. Forbes, and its association with notable figures such as E. Weyhe, Sir Robert and Lady Witt, and others.
    • This section highlights the museum's growth and achievements, noting that it is entering a new phase of development and expansion.
  6. Handwritten Annotations:

    • There are handwritten notes in the top right corner, including the date July 5, 1927, and the phrase "CLASSES OPENED AT FOGG", suggesting that the page was part of a collection or archive related to the museum's activities.

Contextual Insights:

  • The Fogg Art Museum, founded in 1895, was a pioneering institution in the field of art education and museum studies. The article reflects the museum's growing importance in the early 20th century.
  • The mention of Paul Sachs underscores his significant role in shaping the museum's educational programs and collection policies.
  • The handwritten notes suggest that this page may have been part of a personal or institutional archive, possibly used for research or reference purposes.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in the development of the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing its significance in the art world and its role in shaping art education and curation practices.

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An open scrapbook or album lying on a light surface. The left page is filled with a dense French newspaper clipping about the “nouveau musée Fogg, d’Harvard University” in a sepia tone. The right page contains a single, neatly typed note from The Fogg Art Museum, mentioning the associate director and year’s activities, signed by Edward W. Forbes, Director. At the top of the pages are handwritten captions, referencing sources and dates (e.g., Journal des Debats, June 24, 1927). The pages are aged and the clippings are pasted in a collage-like arrangement.

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This image shows an open book or scrapbook with clippings and writings. On the left page, there is a newspaper clipping written in French titled "Le nouveau musée Fogg, d’Harvard University." The text discusses the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. Above the clipping, there's handwriting that reads "Journal des Débats, June 24, 1927."

On the right page, there is a typed English text titled "The Fogg Art Museum" on page 278. It mentions Edward W. Forbes, the director, and references activities and contributions related to the museum. Another handwritten notation near the upper-right corner states, "Christian Science Monitor, Boston, July 5, 1927."

The content is neatly arranged on cream-colored pages within a maroon or brown fabric binding. Some parts of the clipping overlap, with certain sections obscured by the typed text on the opposite page.

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This is an image of an open book or journal with text in French on the left-hand page and some English text on the right-hand page. The French text has a heading that reads "Le nouveau musée Fogg, d'Harvard University," which translates to "The new Fogg Museum, at Harvard University." It seems to be an article relating to Harvard University's art museum.

The right-hand page has a smaller amount of text in English at the top, with a date "Boston, July 5, 1927." There also appears to be continuation of an article with the headline "THE FOGG ART MUSEUM." Below that, it's listed "E. Weyhe," "W. Eugene M'Millen Memorial Library, Notre Dame, Indiana" and various other names and locations, perhaps related to contributors, collections, or related institutions.

The visible text suggests the content is discussing the art and arrangements of a museum, probably regarding the establishment, collection, or exhibition plans. Due to the date provided, the document appears to be of historical nature, likely an archive or a reproduction of a journal from that era.

There's a bookmark placed toward the top of the left page, and the pages show some signs of aging with yellowing at the edges. The book is resting on a grey surface, and the bottom edge of the right page seems slightly curled or folded.

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This image depicts an open book in which a clipping from a French newspaper, "Journal des Debats," is partially adhered to the book's pages. The headline of the newspaper clipping is "Le nouveau musée Fogg, d'Harvard University," which translates to "The new Fogg museum at Harvard University." The newspaper date at the top of the clipping reads "June 24, 1927," indicating the article was published on that date.

Above the article, handwritten text lists "Christian Science Monitor" with a date of "Boston, July 5, 1927," signifying another source and date.

An insert of a printed page from the book is partially visible, and it provides information about the Fogg Art Museum with a note from the director, Edward W. Forbes. The last segment of the text emphasizes the Museum's focus on work in Europe by the Associate Director, efforts to develop further in new quarters, and the goal to make the Museum more effective.

Parts of the clipping are readable, discussing the museum's objectives and contributions to Harvard University. The text provides insight on the importance of art history education and the museum's role in enhancing cultural understanding.