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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated July 23, 1927. It lists various events and lectures scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28. Here is a detailed summary:

Wednesday, July 27 (Continued):

  1. Lecture: "The New Movement for Adult Education," by Dr. Charles A. Prosser, Director of the William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis. Emerson D, 4 p.m.

  2. Lectures:

    • I. "The Atom: A Chemical View," by Dr. Norman R. Hullett, Harvard University.
    • II. "The Outer Regions," by Dr. Gote Halt.
      Tea will be served to the professors of the National Student Federation, welcoming a visiting group of British and European students. Open to all members of the Summer School. 4:30 p.m.
  3. Organ Recital: Mr. Arthur M. Phelps, Organist of the Summer School, assisted by Mr. James A. Montgomery, Tenor. Appleton Chapel, 7:15 p.m. Program includes pieces by Bach, Franck, Guilmant, and others.

Thursday, July 28:

  1. Morning Prayers: The Rev. John L. Findlay. Appleton Chapel, 8:40 a.m.

  2. Readings from Shakespeare: Professor Guillermo Rivera, Assistant Professor of Spanish, Harvard University. Sever 7, 2 p.m.

  3. Lectures:

    • I. "Recent Advances in the Physical Sciences of Interest to Teachers," by Gustavus J. Esselen, Jr., Consulting Chemist, Boston. Jefferson Physical Laboratory, 4 p.m.
    • II. "Rayon, Its Manufacture and Uses," with demonstrations by Dr. Charles A. Browne.
  4. Illustrated Lecture: "Commercial Architecture in the United States Today," by Professor G. H. Edgell, Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University. New Fogg Art Museum, 8 p.m.

Additional Content:

  • A clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor" titled "Student of World Art" features a photograph of Prof. Y. Yashiro and an article praising Boston as an art center where the East and West meet. The article discusses Professor Yashiro's work on comparative art studies and his travels to various art centers around the world.

The page also includes a note about a performance of "Sheridan" and a meeting of the Widener Library Staff.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated July 23, 1927. The page contains details of the events scheduled for July 27 and July 28.

Wednesday, July 27

  1. Lecture: "The New Movement for Adult Education" by Dr. Charles A. Prosser, Director of the William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis. The lecture is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Emerson D.
  2. Lectures:
    • "The Atom: A Chemical View" by Dr. Norris F. Hall, Harvard University, at 4 p.m. in Boylston 9.
    • "The Outer Regions" by Dr. Norris F. Hall, Harvard University, also at 4 p.m. in Boylston 9.
  3. Gore Hall Tea: An event welcoming a visiting group of British and European students, open to all members of the summer school, scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
  4. Organ Recital: Conducted by Mr. Arthur M. Phelps, Organist of the Summer School, assisted by Mr. James A. Montgomery, Tenor. The recital is set for 7:15 p.m. at Appleton Chapel. The program includes various pieces, including "Popperz," "Sorlie in B-flat," "Que, Cantilene," "Mendelssohn," "If with all your hearts," "Handel," "Gavotte in B-flat," "Sullivan," "Come, Ye Children," "The Prodigal Son," "Choral, Minuet, Priere, Tocata."

Thursday, July 28

  1. Morning Prayers: Led by Rev. John L. Findlay at Appleton Chapel, scheduled for 8:40 a.m.
  2. Reading: On Spanish Authors by Professor Guillermo Rivera, Assistant Professor of Spanish, Harvard University, at 2 p.m. in Sever 7.
  3. Lectures:
    • III. "Rayon, its Manufacture and Uses" by Dr. Gustavus J. Essenlen, Jr., Consulting Chemist, Boston, at 4 p.m. in Jefferson Physical Laboratory.
    • Open to all members of the summer school.
  4. Illustrated Lecture: "Commercial Architecture in the United States Today" by Professor G. H. Edgell, Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University, scheduled for 8 p.m. at the New Fogg Art Museum.

Additionally, there is an article from the Christian Science Monitor discussing Professor Y. Yashiro, who is noted for his studies on East and West art. The article highlights Boston as a unique place for comparative art studies, mentioning Yashiro's visit and his interest in Boston's collections and museums.

The Gazette page also includes some brief advertisements and notices on the right side, including information about the Phillips Brothers Pools, which are open on Saturdays after 12 noon.

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The image displays an open page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated July 23, 1927. The page includes a schedule of events for Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28, listing lectures, recitals, and other activities. Notable events include a lecture on "The New Movement for Adult Education" by Dr. Charles A. Prosser, a series of lectures on "The Atom: A Chemical View" and "The Outer Regions" by Dr. Norris F. Hall, and an organ recital by Mr. Arthur M. Phelps. Additionally, there is an article titled "Japanese Professor Finds East and West Meet as Nowhere Else," featuring Professor Y. Yasiro from the Imperial Academy of Art in Tokyo, who praises Boston as a center for comparative study of Eastern and Western art. The page also includes a photograph of Professor Y. Yasiro.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated July 23, 1927. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 27 (Continued)

  • Lecture: "The New Movement for Adult Education" by Dr. Charles A. Prosser, Director of the William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis, at Emerson D, 4 P.M.
  • Lectures on "The Atom - A Chemical View":
    • II. "The Outer Regions" by Dr. Norris F. Hall from Harvard University, Boylston Hall, 4 P.M.
  • Open Session: For all members of the visiting group of British and European students, at 4:30 P.M.
  • Organ Recital: By Mr. Arthur M. Phillips, Organist of the Summer School, assisted by Mr. James A. Montgomery, Tenor, at Appleton Chapel, 7:15 P.M.
    • Program includes pieces by various composers such as Bédard, Quérin, Couperin, Mendelssohn, and others.

Thursday, July 28

  • Morning Prayers: At Appleton Chapel, 8:40 A.M.
  • Reading from Spanish Authors: By Professor Guillermo Rivera, Assistant Professor of Spanish, Harvard University, at Sever 7, 2 P.M.
  • Lectures on "Recent Advances in the Physical Sciences of Interest to Teachers":
    • III. "Rayon, its Manufacture and Uses" (with Demonstrations) by Dr. Gustavus J. Esselen, Jr., Consulting Chemist, Boston, at Jefferson Physical Laboratory, 4 P.M.
  • Open to all Members of the Summer School.
  • Illustrated Lecture: "Commercial Architecture in the United States Toiny" by Professor G. H. Edgell, Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University, at the Fogg Art Museum, 8 P.M.

Feature Article: Christian Science Monitor

The page also includes an article clipping from the Christian Science Monitor titled "Student of World Art" featuring Professor Eiichi Yashiro from Japan.

  • Headline: "Japanese Professor Finds East and West Meet as Nowhere Else"
  • Content: The article discusses how Boston is uniquely positioned for the comparative study of Eastern and Western art. Professor Yashiro, from the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Tokyo, praises the art collections and museums in Boston, stating they are the best in the United States for studying both Eastern and Western art. He mentions that Boston's Museum of Fine Arts has an especially important collection of Japanese art, and he found Harvard's Fogg Art Museum to be an ideal place for study due to its well-organized and displayed collections.

Additional Information

  • The page also contains some other minor notes and advertisements, such as one for the Summer Meeting of the New England Association of Teachers of English, scheduled for August 4, and a few other small notices.

This detailed schedule and article highlight the rich academic and cultural activities taking place at Harvard University during the summer of 1927.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated July 23, 1927. The page lists various events and lectures scheduled for the Summer School sessions on Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28.

Wednesday, July 27:

  • Lecture: "The New Movement for Adult Education" by Dr. Charles A. Prosser, Director of the William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis, Emerson D, 4 p.m.
  • Lectures on "The Atom: A Chemical View" and "The Outer Regions":
    • Dr. Norris F. Hall, Harvard University, Boylston 9, 4 p.m.
  • Gore Hall Tea: Under the auspices of the National Student Federation to welcome a visiting group of British and European students, open to all members of the Summer School, 4:30 p.m.
  • Organ Recital: By Mr. Arthur M. Phelps, Organist of the Summer School, assisted by Mr. James A. Montgomery, Tenor, Appleton Chapel, 7:15 p.m.
    • Program includes works by Parry, Sorlie, Mendelssohn, Handel, Gounod, Sullivan, Boellmann, and others.

Thursday, July 28:

  • Morning Prayers: The Rev. John L. Findlay, Appleton Chapel, 8:40 a.m.
  • Reading from Spanish Authors: Professor Guillermo Rivera, Assistant Professor of Spanish, Harvard University, Sever 7, 2 p.m.
  • Lectures on "Recent Advances in the Physical Sciences of Interest to Teachers":
    • III. "Rayon, its Manufacture and Uses" by Dr. Gustavus J. Esselen, Jr., Consulting Chemist, Boston, Jefferson Physical Laboratory, 4 p.m.
    • Open to all members of the Summer School.
  • Illustrated Lecture: "Commercial Architecture in the United States Today" by Professor G. H. Edgell, Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University, Fogg Art Museum, 8 p.m.

Additionally, there is a newspaper clipping titled "Christian Science Monitor" featuring an article about Professor Y. Yasuhiro from Japan, who is conducting research at Harvard. The article discusses Boston's role as an art center and Yasuhiro's work in comparing Eastern and Western art. The clipping includes a photo of Professor Yasuhiro.

The Gazette also includes a small note about the performance of the Widener Orchestra and the Phillips Brooks House Association's plans for activities over the weekend.

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The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated July 23, 1927. The page includes a detailed schedule for events and activities planned for Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28, along with a news article.

Wednesday, July 27 (Continued):

  • Lecture: "The New Movement for Adult Education" by Dr. Charles A. Prosser, Director of the William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis. Location: Emerson D, 4 p.m.
  • Lectures:
    • "The Atom: A Chemical View" by Dr. Norris F. Hall, Harvard University. Location: Boylston 9, 4 p.m.
    • "The Outer Regions" by Dr. G. W. Pierce, Harvard University. Location: Boylston 9, 4 p.m.
  • Gore Hall Tea: Organized by the National Student Federation to welcome a visiting group of British and European students. Open to all members of the Summer School. Time: 4:30 p.m.
  • Organ Recital: Assisted by Mr. James A. Montgomery, Tenor. Programme includes:
    • "Repertory Sortie in B-flat" by Quef, Cantilene
    • Mendelssohn's "If with all my heart"
    • "Handel, Gavotte in B-flat"
    • Sullivan's "Come, ye children, and hearken unto me"
    • "Borchmann, Suite Gothique: Choral, Minuet, Toccata"
    • Location: Appleton Chapel, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 28:

  • Morning Prayers: The Rev. John L. Findlay, Appleton Chapel, 8:40 a.m.
  • Reading from Spanish Authors: Professor Guillermo Rivera, Assistant Professor of Spanish, Harvard University. Location: Sever 7, 2 p.m.
  • Lectures on "Recent Advances in the Physical Sciences of Interest to Teachers":
    • III. "Rayon, its Manufacture and Uses" by Dr. Gustavus J. Esselen, Jr., Consulting Chemist, Boston. Location: Jefferson Physical Laboratory, 4 p.m.
  • Illustrated Lecture: "Commercial Architecture in the United States Today" by Professor G. H. Edgell, Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University. Location: New Fogg Art Museum, 8 p.m.

News Article:

  • A significant article titled "Japanese Professor Finds East and West Meet as Nowhere Else" discusses a visit by Professor Y. Yashiro, who is conducting a comparative study of art between the East and West. The article highlights his research at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Public Library, and his plans to visit other museums and collections in the United States. The text mentions the uniqueness of Boston as a place where East and West art can be studied thoroughly.

The page also includes a small note about a performance by Professor Sheridan, mentioning an upcoming performance at the Widener Library on August 4, 4 p.m.

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The image features a page from a Harvard University Gazette booklet dated July 23, 1927. It lists various academic events and activities scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28, with details about lectures, prayers, readings, organ recitals, and illustrated lectures featuring speakers from different disciplines. The leaflet is placed adjacent to a newspaper article from the Christian Science Monitor, discussing Japanese Professor, Prof. Yashiro, noting his expertise in world art and the confluence of Eastern and Western cultural elements in Boston.

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The image displays an open vintage newspaper or magazine laid on top of a red book with a brown spine. We can see text and columns; it seemingly comes from an issue of the "Harvard University Gazette" dated Saturday, July 23, 1937. The page details a schedule of events, such as lectures titled "The New Movement for Adult Education", "Lectures on 'The Atom: A Chemical View'", and "Illustrated Lecture of the Summer School". Additionally, there's a section with the headline "Christian Science Monitor," which seems to be part of a different article or section. Below that, there is a snippet discussing Boston's recognition as an art center. The page appears to be quite aged, with discolored edges and a traditional typeset feel common to mid-20th-century publications.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook displaying two different types of printed content affixed on the pages. The upper half contains a portion of a page from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated July 23, 1927. This page includes a schedule of events and lectures for Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28, 1927. These events cover various academic and musical programs, including lectures on education, chemical views, organ recitals, morning prayers, readings, and illustrated lectures in art and science.

The lower half of the page features a newspaper clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor" with a headline: "Japanese Professor Finds East and West Meets as Nowhere Else." It includes a photo of a man labeled "Prof. Y. Yashiro," who is described as a Japanese professor of history of art at the Imperial Academy of Art in Tokyo. The article discusses his observations about Boston being a unique place where Eastern and Western art meet and highlights an exhibition at the Boston Museum with references to his interests in art and his travel experiences, including visits to various cities worldwide.

The overall look of the page suggests it is part of a collection or archive, possibly focusing on historical academic or art-related materials.

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The image shows a two-page spread of an old newspaper, specifically the Harvard University Gazette. The pages are dated July 23, 1927. The left page contains an article titled "Boston Praised as Art Center" with a photograph of Professor Y. Yashimiro, an expert on Japanese art. The article discusses the professor's visit to Boston and his appreciation for the city's art collections, particularly the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The right page has a schedule of events for the week, including lectures, recitals, and meetings. The events cover a range of topics, from chemistry and architecture to music and art. The text is printed in a cursive style, typical of the era.