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This image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, likely from the early 1900s, based on the date stamps and the style of the text. The page contains several articles and a photograph.

• Top Left Section: This section is titled "WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT" and lists various events taking place in Boston, including lectures, meetings, and social gatherings. The dates range from September 29, 1927, to October 8, 1927.

• Top Right Section: This section is titled "FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED" and discusses the removal of works of art from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions that these artworks, which were lent for the opening of the new museum and exhibited throughout the summer, will be removed by the end of October. It lists some of the notable items, such as a Gutenberg Bible and a tapestry by Mrs. Harold Pratt.

• Bottom Section: This section features an image of a marble bust titled "Amelita Galli-Curci," a grand opera soprano, modeled by Allan Clark. The bust is described as being one of a group of Clark's sculptures on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The text also mentions an upcoming exhibition of sculptures by Allan Clark at the New Fogg Art Museum.

The overall layout and content suggest that this page is from a local or university newspaper, likely focused on cultural and social events in and around Boston.

This image is a collection of clippings from newspapers, likely from the 1920s, pasted into a scrapbook. The scrapbook pages are bound by a dark red or maroon fabric binding.

On the left page, there is a clipping titled "WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT" dated October 14, 1927. This clipping lists various events and lectures happening that evening, including a public lecture by Sir Robert C. Witt at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and an address by H. M. Tomlinson at Harvard Union.

Below this clipping, there is a photograph of a bust sculpture with the caption: "Amelita Galli-Curci, the grand opera soprano, modeled in Italian Marble from Seravezza by Allan Clark. The piece is one of a group of Mr. Clark's sculpture now on display at the Fogg Art Museum."

On the right page, there is a clipping titled "FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED" dated September 29, 1927. This article discusses the removal of works of art lent by prominent collectors for the opening of the New Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that these works will be removed by the middle of October and lists some of the prominent items, including a Gutenberg bible and works by Tintoretto and Goya.

Below this article, there is another clipping titled "To Exhibit Clark Sculptures" dated October 1, 1927. This article announces an exhibition of sculptures by Allan Clark at the New Fogg Art Museum, which will be on display for two weeks.

The overall content of the clippings is related to art and cultural events, particularly focusing on the Fogg Art Museum and the works of Allan Clark.

This image displays an open scrapbook or press clipping book from October 1927, featuring several newspaper articles and a photograph related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The pages are aged, with yellowed paper and some visible wear, bound in a dark reddish-brown cover.

The content is arranged as follows:

Left Page:

• Top Section: A newspaper column titled “WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT” dated Oct. 14, 1927. It lists various public events scheduled for that evening in the Boston area, including lectures, dinners, club meetings, and performances.
• Bottom Section: A black-and-white photograph of a marble sculpture bust of a woman with her hair pulled back. Below the photo, a caption reads:

  “October 9, 1927
  (Right) Amelita Galli-Curci, the grand opera soprano, modeled in Italian Marble from Seravezza by Allan Clark. The piece is one of a group of Mr. Clark’s sculpture now on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
  Harvard Crimson”
  * Four empty square boxes are printed around the caption, likely for tracking or archiving purposes.

Right Page:

• Top Article: Headlined “FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED” (from the Crimson, Sept. 29, 1927). This article announces that prominent works of art loaned by collectors for the museum’s opening will be removed by mid-October. It notes that these works, including rare paintings, tapestries, and books, were exhibited all summer to hundreds of daily visitors, and their removal is imminent with the arrival of student life.
• Middle Sub-section: Details of some of the finest loans, including:
  • A Gutenberg Bible lent by Mr. C. H. Pforzheimer of New York.
  • Manuscripts and bindings of J. P. Morgan ’89.
  • A fifteenth-century tapestry by Mrs. Harold Pratt.
  • A portrait of John Adams borrowed by C. F. Adams ’88 (from Stuarts, with Arthur Sachs ’01 lending Titorelli’s “Baptism of Christ” and Goya’s portrait of Pedro Romero).
  • A painting in the collection of Mr. J. Horace Harding: “Sir Walter Scott” by Raeburn.
  • A print by Yale University: “The Rape of Delfinia.”
  • The article concludes by noting that new exhibitions, including sculpture by Allan Clark, will replace these loans.
• Bottom Article: Headlined “To Exhibit Clark Sculptures” (from the Crimson, Oct. 1, 1927). It announces that sculpture in wood, bronze, and stone by Allan Clark will be on exhibition at the New Fogg Art Museum for two weeks beginning Monday (Oct. 3, 1927). The article describes Clark as a young American sculptor from Chicago who studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and traveled in Japan, China, Chochin China, and India to connect with early Eastern art.

In summary, this scrapbook page captures a moment in the early life of the new Fogg Art Museum in 1927, documenting public events, the display of significant loaned artworks, and the upcoming exhibition of sculptures by young American artist Allan Clark, including a marble bust of opera singer Amelita Galli-Curci. The clippings, dated from late September to mid-October, highlight the dynamic programming and community engagement of the museum in its opening year.

The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted on one of the pages. The clipping is titled "Fogg Treasures Will Be Removed" and is dated September 29, 1927. The article discusses the removal of artworks from the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by the middle of October. The museum had been exhibiting works of art from prominent collectors throughout the summer, attracting hundreds of visitors daily. The article mentions specific artworks that will be removed, including a Gutenberg Bible, a portrait of Mr. C. H. Pforzheimer by Mr. F. Morgan, and a portrait of Goya by Arthur Sachs. The article also mentions that new acquisitions will be displayed in the museum's exhibition room, including works by Allan Clark, a young sculptor who studied at the Art Institute of Chicago.

The image shows an open book with a red border on the right side. The book is opened to two pages. On the left page, there is a list of events, including "WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT" and other events. There is also a blank space with two checkboxes. On the right page, there is a headline that reads "FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED." Below the headline, there is a photograph of a sculpture of a woman. The text below the photograph reads "Exhibited All Summer." There is also a date at the bottom of the page.

The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, with two pages visible. The left page is titled "What is Going On Tonight" and lists various events happening in Boston on October 14, 1927. The events include public lectures, concerts, club meetings, and other social gatherings, with details such as locations, times, and organizers.

The right page is titled "FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED" and discusses an upcoming exhibition at the New Fogg Art Museum. It highlights that works of art from prominent collectors will be removed by the middle of October and exhibited during the summer. The text mentions rare paintings, tapestries, books, and book bindings, including notable pieces such as a Gutenberg Bible, manuscripts, and portraits by famous artists like Titian and Goya. The page also notes that the exhibition will feature works by Allan Clark and other recent acquisitions.

In the center of the right page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a bust, likely a sculpture, with the caption "Amelia Galli-Curci, the grand opera soprano, modeled in Italian Marble from a sculpture by Allan Clark." The bust is described as being on display at the Fogg Art Museum as part of a group play at the museum.

At the bottom of the right page, there is a smaller section titled "To Exhibit Clark Sculptures," which provides additional context about Allan Clark, a young American sculptor who studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and traveled extensively in Asia, including Japan, China, and India, to study early Eastern art.

The overall layout and content suggest that this is a historical document from October 1927, focusing on cultural events and art exhibitions in Boston.

This is a page from an old scrapbook or album, probably from the 1920s. The page is yellowed and taped into a burgundy cover. It contains several clipped newspaper items laid out side by side:

• A large right-hand clipping with the headline “FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED” describing works of art and objects exhibited all summer and to be removed by mid-October.
• Above it, a smaller right-hand clipping from a newspaper called Crimson, with short notices and a subheading about exhibitions.
• On the left side there is a column titled “WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT” listing various events and happenings.
• Near the bottom left is a small portrait photograph of a person (a woman, in profile/three-quarter view), with some caption text underneath.
• A smaller diagram or descriptor card with a date stamp (October 1927) and small squares—likely a catalog or note about a sculpture or object.
• At the bottom right of the page there is another clipping about “To Exhibit Clark Sculptures,” describing sculpture exhibitions and where they will be shown.

Overall, it looks like a collage of 1920s cultural notices—art exhibitions, sculpture showcases, and social/event listings—assembled in a scrapbook. The typography and imagery have a vintage, early-20th-century feel.

This image features a scrapbook or archival record with collected newspaper clippings. On the left side, a column titled “What Is Going On Tonight” lists various local events and activities dated October 14, 1927. The clippings include announcements about plays, lectures, meetings, and entertainment options.

Adjacent to this is a printed article titled “FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED,” dated September 29, 1927. It discusses the removal of prominent art collections that were exhibited throughout the summer at the Fogg Art Museum, including rare paintings, tapestries, and books. The article references specific artworks and collectors, noting the popularity of the exhibit among visitors.

Below this section is another notice announcing the upcoming exhibition of Allan Clark sculptures at the New Fogg Art Museum, dated October 8, 1927. The text provides biographical information about Clark, mentioning his work with wood, bronze, and stone and his travels to regions such as China and Java to study early art of the East. A bust created by Clark is displayed on the page.

The scrapbook itself appears to serve as a historical record, preserving information about art culture and events from the 1920s.

The image consists of a scrapbook page containing clippings from newspapers. On the left side, there is a column titled "WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT," dated October 14, 1927. This column lists various events happening that evening. Below it is a small section from the Harvard Crimson dated October 3, 1927, with information about Amelia Gall-Clark, a subject modeled in Italian marble, and a photograph of a sculpture.

On the right side of the page, there's a large newspaper clipping from the "Crimson," dated September 29, 1927, titled "FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED," detailing the removal of art works exhibited all summer at the Fogg Art Museum, including rare paintings, tapestries, and books. There is a small clipping at the bottom right from the Crimson dated October 1, 1927, titled "To Exhibit Clark Sculptures," which mentions the exhibition of sculptures by Allan Clark at the New Fogg Art Museum. The page appears to be part of a series of collected articles related to art exhibitions and events, presumably curated by someone with an interest in these events.

The image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing clippings from newspapers or magazines, dated around 1927. The page includes multiple articles and a photograph of a bust sculpture.

Key details include:

• A large headline titled "FOGG TREASURES WILL BE REMOVED" dated Sept. 29, 1927, discussing the removal of works of art lent by prominent collectors for the opening of the New Fogg Art Museum. It mentions various artworks, including paintings, tapestries, books, and sculptures, and details some of the collections and collectors involved.

• Another article in the lower section titled "To Exhibit Clark Sculptures," dated Oct. 1, 1927, relating to an exhibition of sculptures by Allan Clark at the New Fogg Art Museum. It describes Clark as a young American sculptor with international experience.

• To the left side, there is a smaller clipping titled "WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT," listing various events happening in Boston, such as lectures, concerts, meetings, and dances dated Oct. 19, 1927.

• Below the event list, there is a photograph of a white marble bust of a woman, identified as Amelita Galli-Curci, a grand opera soprano, modeled by Allan Clark. The text notes the marble's origin from Seravezza and indicates it was on display at the Fogg Art Museum around Oct. 8, 1927.

The overall content reflects cultural and artistic activities related to the Fogg Art Museum and Boston social events in the late 1920s.