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The image shows a page from a book or newspaper. The page contains a report about the Harvard Summer School Session opening that week, dated July 9, 1927. There is also a separate article titled "Fogg Art Museum July 9'27 Open to Classes," which discusses the opening of the Harvard Summer School Students' Meet for Instruction in the new Fogg building. The page appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating it is from an older publication. The text is in a serif font, typical of newspapers or formal publications from the early 20th century. The content is informative, detailing the offerings and notable instructors for the summer school session and the Fogg Art Museum.

This image shows an open book with a beige cover and visible pages. The book appears to be an old scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The visible pages contain two newspaper articles. The left page has a headline that reads "HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION OPENS THIS WEEK," dated July 9, 1927. The right page has a headline that reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM July 9, '27 Tribune OPEN TO CLASSES." The articles are about the opening of the Harvard Summer School session and the use of the Fogg Art Museum for instruction. The text is in black on a white background, and the pages show signs of aging with some discoloration and yellowing. The book binding is visible on the right side, and the pages are slightly curled at the edges.

This image displays a single, aged page from a bound publication – likely a newspaper, university bulletin, or yearbook – opened flat and resting on its dark, possibly maroon, hardcover binding. The paper is yellowed with age, indicating it is from an earlier era, confirmed by the date visible in the text as "July 4, '27" (1927).

The page is formatted with multiple columns of dense text, featuring typographic hierarchy with large, bold headlines.

The main headline on the upper left announces:

HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION OPENS THIS WEEK
Friday, July 4, '27

The article below it details the school's opening, noting about 3,000 students enrolled, new instructors, and courses in museum management, among other subjects. Specific instructors are named, including Professors from universities like Princeton, Smith, and Chicago.

To the right, a prominent box headline reads:

FOGG ART MUSEUM July 9, 10, 11 TIBUNE OPEN TO CLASSES

The accompanying article explains that the Harvard Summer School Students will be meeting for instruction in the museum's newly opened building for the first time. It details courses being offered in art, architecture, sculpture, and painting, and names key personnel like Professor George H. Edgell (dean of architecture) and Paul J. Sachs (associate director of the Fogg Museum).

The text provides historical context, noting that Harvard's summer school began in 1871 and that the summer art course was organized in 1891. It also mentions the involvement of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The overall impression is one of historical academic documentation, capturing a specific moment in early 20th-century higher education in the United States. The page is carefully displayed, suggesting it is being preserved or studied.

The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping inside. The clipping is from the Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper, and it contains an article about the opening of the Harvard Summer School Session in 1929. The article provides details about the enrollment, courses offered, and the use of the Fogg Art Museum as a teaching laboratory and repository for art collections. The clipping also mentions the involvement of visiting professors and the selection of students to attend art history courses. The book appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings or articles related to Harvard University and its history.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, with several columns of text. The left column is titled "HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION OPENS THIS WEEK" and provides information about the enrollment and offerings of the Harvard Summer School. The right column is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM OPEN TO CLASSES" and discusses the opening of the Fogg Art Museum to summer school students. The text is printed in black ink on a cream-colored background, and the page has a slightly worn and aged appearance, suggesting that it is from an older publication.

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.

An open antique scrapbook or yearbook page filled with pasted newspaper clippings. On the left, a bold headline reads “HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION OPENS THIS WEEK,” followed by dense columns of small-print text about enrollment and faculty. In the center and right, smaller clipped articles discuss other topics, including references to the Fog g Art Museum and various instructors. The pages are yellowed and worn, with brown edge staining and signs of aging; the binding and cover edge are visible on the right. Overall, it looks like a mid-20th-century collage of Harvard-related news.

This is an image of a scrapbook or archival book containing a newspaper clipping. The clipping appears to be from an article titled "HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION OPENS THIS WEEK," dated June 27, 1921. It discusses the Harvard Summer School's new session, highlighting notable instructors and diverse course offerings, including classes at the Fogg Art Museum. The right column focuses on the museum's use as a teaching laboratory, emphasizing art education and its role in Harvard's academic environment. The document is affixed to a brown blank page of the scrapbook, with border discoloration over time suggesting age.

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.

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.