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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image is of an open page from a book or document, which appears to be an announcement or informational pamphlet for the Harvard Summer School Session. The text provides details about the opening of the session, enrollment numbers, and course offerings. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Harvard Summer School Session Opens This Week

  • Enrollment: About 3,000 students.
  • Prominent Scholars: Many well-known scholars are part of the teaching staff.
  • Courses: Over 150 courses are offered.
  • New Fogg Building: The new Fogg Art Museum building is highlighted, offering new opportunities for instruction in art.

Key Points:

  1. Duration: The summer school session lasts for six weeks.
  2. Student Body: Students come from various states, with a significant number from the Eastern United States.
  3. Course Variety: Courses cover a wide range of subjects, including general information, special fields, and professional training.
  4. Registration: Begins on Wednesday and continues through the week.

Notable Faculty:

  • Visiting Instructors: Several prominent scholars from various universities are mentioned, including:
    • Edward G. Spaulding (Princeton)
    • William L. Fowler (Columbia)
    • Charles H. Haskins (Harvard)
    • Henry A. Wallace (Smith College)
    • George H. Edgell (Harvard)
    • William S. Ferguson (Harvard)
    • William L. Phelps (Yale)
    • Henry C. Adams (Michigan)
    • Charles A. Ellwood (Missouri)
    • Thomas H. Morgan (Columbia)
    • Robert R. Groves (Boston University)
    • Charles F. Thwing (Western Reserve)
    • Thomas H. Clark (McGill University)
    • Walter V. Bingham (Carnegie Institute of Technology)
    • Ray O. Hughes (University of Illinois)
    • John M. MacMechan (Dalhousie University)
    • Richard S. Merriam (Amherst College)
    • Robert H. Ives (School of Education, New York University)

Fogg Art Museum:

  • Open to Classes: The museum is available for instruction in art.
  • Courses: Various art courses are offered, including painting, drawing, and architecture.
  • Faculty: Notable instructors include Paul J. Sachs and Arthur Pope.

Additional Information:

  • Art and Architecture: Courses in fine arts and architecture are highlighted.
  • Special Courses: Specific courses in botany, biology, chemistry, and geology are mentioned.
  • Registration Details: Information on how and where to register for the summer school session.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the summer school session, highlighting the diverse course offerings, notable faculty, and the new facilities available for students.

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The image is a newspaper clipping detailing the opening of the Harvard Summer School Session in the early 1970s. Here's a detailed summary:

Harvard Summer School Session:

  1. Enrollment:

    • The session opened with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students.
    • This is a longer period compared to the usual six-week sessions at Harvard.
  2. Instructors:

    • The school offers 180 courses, including many that are new to the curriculum.
    • Courses span a variety of fields, such as literature, history, art, architecture, education, and sciences.
    • Notable visiting instructors include:
      • Charles Allen from the University of Illinois
      • Walter F. Dean from the University of Minnesota
      • Paul Sachs, director of the Art Institute of Chicago
      • Professor Wilbur C. Abbott from Harvard
      • Various other professors from universities and institutions across the country.
  3. New Course Offerings:

    • One of the new courses is "Management in the New Fogg Building," which is offered by the Fogg Museum of Art.
  4. Fogg Art Museum:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is open to classes, serving as both a teaching laboratory and a repository for art collections.
    • The museum is used for classes on art history and the history of architecture.
    • The first Wednesday of each summer session is dedicated to art lectures.
  5. Instructors for the Art Courses:

    • George H. Edgell, Dean of Architecture at Harvard, teaches the course on the history of architecture.
    • Professor Paul Sachs, Director of the Art Institute of Chicago, teaches courses on art and art history.
    • Peter Teigen, a renowned artist and art historian, will instruct on art and art history, including Renaissance art.
  6. Historical Context:

    • The summer school began in 1920 as a joint enterprise of Harvard University and the Fogg Museum, with the goal of offering art courses.

This summary captures the essence of the educational opportunities and the unique features of the Harvard Summer School session as described in the newspaper article.

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The document is an announcement for the opening of the Harvard Summer School session, with an expected enrollment of about 3,000 students. The school offers 180 courses, with a focus on practical study for teachers, general information for the public, and preparation for advanced students. Notable features include a larger representation of Harvard faculty and a new building for the Fogg Art Museum, which will be used for classes in art history and archaeology. The document also lists prominent scholars and their respective fields, including those from other universities. Additionally, it mentions the use of the Fogg Art Museum as a teaching laboratory and repository for art collections, with specific courses and instructors detailed. The summer school began in 1871 and has since expanded its offerings, including a course on the Renaissance and a program for high school graduates to attend for free.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping detailing the opening of the Harvard Summer School session. Here are the main points covered in the article:

  1. Harvard Summer School Opening:

    • The Harvard Summer School session begins that week and will last for six weeks.
    • The session offers approximately 180 courses, covering a wide range of subjects.
    • Courses are planned for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those who simply want to continue their education.
  2. Schedule:

    • Classes will be held primarily on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
    • Registration for courses is available on Monday, June 30.
  3. Prominent Instructors:

    • The summer school features a notable lineup of instructors, including scholars from various prestigious institutions.
    • Among the visiting instructors are:
      • Professors William C. Abbot and George D. Birkhoff from Harvard.
      • Professor Henry Alexander from Queen's University.
      • Professor Leonard Carmichael from Brown University.
      • Professors F. F. Mathers and Frederick G. Nichols from other notable institutions.
      • Several others from universities across the United States and Canada.
  4. New Facilities and Resources:

    • The new Fogg Art Museum building will be open to classes, providing a modern facility for art education.
    • The museum will serve as a teaching laboratory, with classrooms and repositories for art collections.
    • The museum's resources will be particularly beneficial for courses on the history of Renaissance art and architecture.
  5. Notable Courses:

    • A course on the history of American architecture, directed by Professor Fiske Kimball.
    • A special course on the Renaissance, led by Dean George H. Edgell and Professor Peter Tegen.
    • Other courses include subjects like painting and drawing, with instruction from the faculty of Smith College.
  6. Additional Information:

    • Some courses are offered for the first time this session.
    • The article mentions that several instructors have returned to teach at the summer school after previous sessions.

Overall, the article highlights the diverse educational opportunities and the high caliber of faculty participating in the Harvard Summer School session.

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The image is a newspaper clipping detailing the opening of the Harvard Summer School session. Here are the key points:

Harvard Summer School Session Opens This Week

  • Enrollment: Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled, marking a significant increase from previous years.
  • Courses: The session offers around 180 courses, including a variety of subjects in arts, sciences, and humanities.
  • New Building: The courses will be managed in a new Foggs Building, which includes the Foggs Art Museum.
  • Teaching Staff: The summer school features a large representation of Harvard faculty, including:
    • Edward G. Spaulding, Professor of Architecture
    • Professor Roy D. Welch, Professor of Art
    • Professor George Holmes, Dean of the Graduate School of Education
    • Other professors from various departments such as English, History, Education, and Fine Arts.

Foggs Art Museum Open to Classes

  • The museum will be used as a teaching laboratory and repository for art collections.
  • Courses will include:
    • History of art
    • Renaissance art
    • Art history
    • Industrial design and color
    • Art of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts

Special Features:

  • The museum will be open for instruction in a new building.
  • Twenty students from the United States have been selected to attend the Carnegie Corporation's six-week term.
  • The museum will offer classes on Wednesdays and Fridays, with an examination of original works in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts.
  • Professor Peter Teigen of Smith College will teach painting and drawing.

Instructors:

  • Notable visiting instructors include:
    • Professor Henry Alexander from Queen's University, Canada
    • Professor George Holmes from Harvard University
    • Professor Walter H. Eddy from Princeton University
    • Professor Leonard Carmichael from Tufts College
    • Professor Josiah Royce from Harvard University

The clipping also mentions the historical context of the summer school, which began in 1871 with courses in biology, chemistry, and geology. The summer school has expanded significantly over the years, offering a diverse array of courses and attracting prominent instructors from various universities.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the 1920s detailing the opening of the Harvard Summer School session. Here are the key points from the article:

  1. Enrollment and Duration:

    • The Harvard Summer School session opened with an enrollment of around 3,000 students.
    • The session runs for six weeks, longer than at most other universities in the United States.
  2. New Courses and Locations:

    • The new courses are offered in the newly constructed Fogg Building.
    • Around 180 courses are being offered, covering various fields of study.
    • The courses are intended primarily for teachers but are open to others as well.
  3. Course Highlights:

    • The courses include a variety of subjects, such as art, history, and various academic disciplines.
    • There is a notable focus on museum management and problems in art, taught by Professor Paul Sachs.
    • The Fogg Art Museum is used as a teaching laboratory and repository for art collections.
    • Courses in art history and architecture will be offered, including lectures on the history of remembrance and modern art by Dean George H. Edgell.
  4. Instructors:

    • The article lists prominent instructors, including professors from Harvard and other universities, such as:
      • Edward G. Spaulding from Princeton University.
      • Roy D. Welch from Smith College.
      • George H. Edgell, Dean of Architecture at Harvard.
      • Walter P. Deane, George H. Holmes, and others from various departments at Harvard.
      • Visiting professors from other institutions, including Professor Leonard Carmichael from Princeton, Professor J. J. Walsh from the University of Washington, and Professor Josiah Wich from Smith College.
  5. New Building:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is used as a teaching laboratory and repository for art collections.
    • Students will have access to the museum's collection for classes in art history and art appreciation.
  6. Course Registration:

    • Lectures are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, with registration open to the public.
    • The session will feature a variety of classes, including those focused on art, architecture, and general academic subjects.
  7. Special Features:

    • The summer school will include lectures on the history of remembrance, modern art, and industrial art.
    • The museum's collections will be utilized for practical study and instruction.

This detailed summary provides an overview of the significant features and highlights of the Harvard Summer School session mentioned in the newspaper article.

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The image displays an open book, showing a page on the left containing newspaper clippings. These clippings are neatly pasted onto the page, featuring articles about the Harvard Summer School Session and the Fogg Art Museum. The text on these clippings details various aspects of the Harvard Summer School, including the enrollment figures, new instructors, and course offerings. The titles of the articles are bolded, with the pages having a slightly yellowed, aged appearance. The right side of the book contains a blank page, suggesting that only the left side was utilized for pasting the newspaper clippings. The book itself appears to be well-worn, with visible signs of usage over time.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or a book. The page has a slightly yellowed background, indicating age. It is open to an article with the heading "HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION OPENS THIS WEEK", suggesting it is reporting on an academic institution's events. The text contains several sub-articles with announcements and news related to Harvard University, its summer session courses, prominent scholars, and new instructors. The right side of the page discusses the Fogg Art Museum classes being open to students.

The text is dense and formatted in a justified layout, which is typical of a printed newspaper or an academic journal. Multiple columns divide the information, which includes names, titles, and other specific details pertinent to the events in question. There is also a blank rectangular area on the page, which might have originally contained a photograph, a figure or table, or perhaps was a placeholder.

The page is part of a bound volume, as evidenced by other pages visible on the right side, and the binding on the extreme right suggests it is a publication that has been preserved or archived. The condition of the page is good, with no visible tears or significant damage, despite its age.

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The image shows a book or scrapbook opened to a page containing two newspaper clippings with text. The clippings are related to Harvard's summer school sessions and the Fogg Art Museum.

  • The left clipping is headlined: "HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION OPENS THIS WEEK." It mentions that enrollment is about 3,000, highlighting prominent scholars among new instructors and classes in museum management in the new Fogg building, offering 180 courses. It details various instructors and the broad fields of study. It also lists several notable visiting instructors.

  • The right clipping is titled: "FOGG ART MUSEUM OPEN TO CLASSES." It mentions the museum’s use as a teaching laboratory and a repository for art collections. Twenty students in art and architecture from across the U.S. were selected to attend the six weeks’ term. Courses in painting, drawing, museum problems, and art history are given. It also highlights various instructors and their roles.

Both clippings are from the Tribune, dated July 9, 1927. The page is yellowed with age, and the clippings are pasted onto the page within a book or album with a brownish-red cover visible at the edge.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or publication, likely from the early 20th century, detailing the opening of the Harvard Summer School Session for the week of July 4, 1927. The page is titled "HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION OPENS THIS WEEK" and is sourced from the Boston Tribune dated July 3, 1927.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Headline and Context:

    • The main headline announces the start of the Harvard Summer School Session, emphasizing its opening this week.
    • The article highlights that the school offers 180 courses, making it accessible to a wide range of students and professionals.
  2. Enrolment and Courses:

    • The article mentions that enrolment is about new instructors from other colleges and schools, with courses ranging from literature to general studies.
    • It notes that the school is open to all, including teachers, and provides details about the courses offered, which include practical and theoretical subjects.
  3. Faculty and Instructors:

    • The article lists several prominent faculty members and instructors, including:
      • Edward G. Spaulding, Professor at Princeton University and Smith College.
      • Roy D. Welch, Professor at Smith College.
      • George Arthur Plimpton, Professor at Harvard.
      • Arthur N. Holcombe, Professor at Harvard.
      • Henry W. Clark, from McGill University.
      • Professor Leonard Carmichael, from Princeton University.
      • Professor R. Guth, from the University of Washington.
      • Professor Josef Wiech, from Washington College.
    • It also mentions visiting instructors such as Professor Henry Alexander from Queen's University, Canada, and Professor Richard F. Seybold, from the University of Illinois.
  4. Course Offerings:

    • The article highlights the diversity of courses, including:
      • Arts and Crafts: Offered by the Fogg Art Museum, with lectures and workshops on painting, drawing, and museum problems.
      • History of Art: Courses on Renaissance art, modern art, and industrial arts.
      • Architecture: Courses on design, color, and sculpture.
      • Sciences: Courses in biology, chemistry, and geology.
      • Literature: Courses in American literature and other literary studies.
  5. Fogg Art Museum Involvement:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is mentioned as a key partner, offering classes in art history and museum studies. The museum is described as a teaching laboratory, with classes held in its first-class rooms.
    • Notable instructors from the Fogg Art Museum include:
      • Paul Sachs, director of the Fogg.
      • Walter H. Siple, assistant director.
      • Edmund A. Curry, director of the Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts.
  6. Visual Layout:

    • The page is formatted in a traditional newspaper style, with columns of text and a clear, organized layout.
    • The text is dense, with multiple paragraphs detailing various aspects of the summer school, including faculty, courses, and enrolment.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a snapshot of an educational announcement from the early 20th century, showcasing the breadth and diversity of the Harvard Summer School Session. It highlights the institution's commitment to offering a wide range of courses to students and professionals, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, particularly in the arts and sciences. The inclusion of notable faculty and partnerships with institutions like the Fogg Art Museum underscores the prestige and academic rigor of the program.