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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the "Harvard Crimson," dated November 2, 1927. The article discusses two main events:

  1. Lecture Series on Italian Sculpture by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan:

    • Professor Maclagan, the Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the second holder of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry at Harvard, is set to begin a series of ten public lectures on Italian sculpture.
    • The first lecture, titled "The Approach to Italian Sculpture," will take place at 8 o'clock in the large lecture room of the Fogg Museum.
    • Maclagan will discuss the development of Italian sculpture from early to modern stages, with subsequent lectures covering various periods and aspects of Italian sculpture.
    • The lectures will be illustrated by lantern slides and are open to the public.
  2. Charles Eliot Norton Lectures:

    • The British Authority on Art will start a series of ten talks at 8 o'clock.
    • Professor Maclagan, who has had a varied career including service in the British Foreign Office during World War I and as Deputy Keeper of the Department of Architecture and Sculpture at the Victoria and Albert Museum, will deliver these lectures.
    • The lectures will be comprehensive, covering Italian sculpture from the Romanesque period to the present day, with specific dates listed for the lectures: November 2, November 9, November 16, November 30, December 7, January 11, February 29, March 7, and March 14.

The article provides a detailed background on Professor Maclagan's career and the significance of the lecture series.

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The image shows pages from a historical newspaper, specifically the University Gazette from Harvard University, dated October 22, 1927, and November 1 and 2, 1927.

October 22, 1927:

  • Top Left Corner: A note about a lecture on "The Approach to Italian Sculpture" by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan.
  • Center Left: An announcement for a lecture series at the University of Berlin, mentioning the opening of the Kaiser Friedrich Museum and the German Museum of Art and Industry.
  • Bottom Left: A Harvard Calendar section detailing various events for the day, including a lecture on "The Approach to Italian Sculpture" by Maclagan and a performance by the Harvard Glee Club.

November 1, 1927:

  • Headline: "MACLAGAN OPENS SERIES TOMORROW"
    • Details: The first of ten public lectures on Italian Sculpture by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, will be given in the Fogg Museum starting at 8 o'clock. The lecture is titled "The Approach to Italian Sculpture" and will cover the development of sculpture in Italy from Romanesque to the Pisani School.
    • Additional Information: This is part of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry lectures. Professor Maclagan was appointed to the chair in memory of Charles Eliot Norton, and his lectures will be open to the public.

November 2, 1927:

  • Headline: "NORTON LECTURES TO OPEN TONIGHT WITH MACLAGAN IN CHAIR"
    • Details: The second series of Norton Poetry Lectures will start with Professor Maclagan's lecture titled "The Approach to Italian Sculpture." The lecture is scheduled to begin at 8 o'clock in the large lecture hall of the Fogg Museum.
    • Background on Professor Maclagan: He is noted for his expertise in medieval art and has served in the British Foreign Office, becoming Controller of Information in Paris during World War I. He was also the Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The pages detail the academic and cultural events at Harvard University, highlighting the scholarly contributions and public lectures by Professor Maclagan.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a magazine from 1927, specifically from Harvard University's publications. There are several articles and a calendar excerpt from that period.

  1. MacLagan Opens Series Tomorrow:

    • The article on the left side describes an upcoming series of public lectures by Professor Eric R. D. MacLagan, the Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The series begins on November 1 with ten lectures on Italian sculpture. The first lecture is titled "The Approach to Italian Sculpture" and will cover the early development of Italian sculpture up to the Romanesque stage. The event is scheduled for 8 o'clock in the lecture room of the new Pogg Museum.
  2. Norton Lectures to Open Tonight with MacLagan in Chair:

    • On the right side, it mentions the opening lecture of the series of Charles Elliot Norton Poetry Lectures, which will be held on November 2. Professor Eric R. D. MacLagan is again mentioned as the chairperson. The series, which focuses on Italian art, will be led by a British authority. MacLagan, who has had a varied life including service in the Foreign Office, will open the series with a lecture on the history of Italian sculpture, highlighting his experience in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
  3. Harvard Calendar (Bottom Left):

    • The bottom left section lists events for October 14, including:
      • Today’s events: Opening of the Vanderbilt Hall, Harvard Medical School, and other activities.
      • A scheduled event for Sunday, October 14, involving a lecture at the Harvard Theatre, followed by a meeting of the Harvard Historical Society.

The articles and calendar highlight significant academic and cultural events happening at Harvard University in early November 1927.

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The image displays an open page from "The Harvard Crimson" dated November 2, 1927. The page features two prominent articles. The article on the left, titled "MACLAGAN OPENS SERIES TOMORROW," announces that Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan will begin a series of ten public lectures on Italian sculpture the following day at 8 o'clock in the Fogg Lecture Room. The topic of the first lecture is "The Approach to Italian Sculpture," which will cover the development of Italian sculpture from its early stages to the Romanesque period. Professor Maclagan, who is the Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, will also deliver a series of lectures on Italian art at the Fogg Museum on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 o'clock.

The article on the right, titled "NORTON LECTURES TO OPEN TONIGHT WITH MACLAGAN IN CHAIR," reports that the second series of the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures will commence that evening at 8 o'clock in the Fogg Lecture Hall. Professor Maclagan will present the first lecture on "The Approach to Italian Sculpture." The article provides a brief background on the Norton Lectures, which have previously been delivered by notable figures such as Gilbert Murray and Irving Babbitt. It also mentions that Professor Maclagan, an authority on medieval art, served in the British Foreign Office and has been associated with the Victoria and Albert Museum since 1905. The article lists the dates for the remaining lectures, scheduled for November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, February 9, 16, 23, and March 2.

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The image is of a page from the "University Gazette," dated October 22, 1957, from Harvard University. The page contains several articles and announcements related to events and lectures at Harvard.

Main Articles:

  1. MACLAGAN OPENS SERIES TOMORROW

    • First of Ten Public Lectures on Italian Sculpture to Be Given in Fogg
    • Begins at 8 O'Clock
    • The article details the start of a series of public lectures on Italian sculpture by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The first lecture, titled "The Approach to Italian Sculpture," will explore the transition from Italian art to the Romanesque period, focusing on the early development in Italy up to the Romanesque stage. The lecture will be held at 8 o'clock in the lecture room of the new Fogg Museum of Art.
  2. NORTON LECTURES TO OPEN TONIGHT WITH MACLAGAN IN CHAIR

    • British Authority on Art to Start Series of Ten Talks at 8 O'Clock
    • Professor Maclagan will also chair the opening lecture of the Charles Eliot Norton Poetry Lectures, delivered by Professor Gilbert Murray. This lecture series, known as the "Classical Tradition in Poetry," will start at 8 PM and is part of the Norton Professorship of Poetry. These lectures will address poetic traditions and their influence on literature.

Additional Information:

  • Maclagan’s Background:

    • Professor Maclagan is noted for his extensive career and contributions to the arts, having served in various prestigious roles, including working in the British Foreign Office and being part of the British Delegation to the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.
    • He was the Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1924 to 1945.
  • Harvard Calendar:

    • The bottom left corner lists events for the week:
      • Tuesday, October 22:
        • Various meetings and lectures, including a Public Health lecture and a Mathematics colloquium.
      • Sunday, October 20:
        • Morning and afternoon religious services and meetings.

Summary:

The primary focus of the page is on the upcoming lecture series by Professor Eric Maclagan on Italian sculpture and the commencement of the Norton Lectures in Poetry, with Professor Gilbert Murray. The articles provide details about the topics, schedules, and backgrounds of the speakers involved.

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The image shows a page from a University Gazette, specifically dated October 22, 1927, and November 2, 1927. The main articles on the page pertain to a series of public lectures by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan on Italian sculpture.

Left Column:

  • The left column includes an article titled "University of Berlin Museum," which discusses the opening of new museums and galleries in Berlin, Germany.
  • Below this, there is a section titled "Harvard Calendar" for October 14, listing various events and lectures scheduled for that day, such as a football game and a lecture by Professor Gilbert Murray.

Right Column:

  • The right column features two main articles related to Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan's lecture series.

    First Article (Oct. 22, 1927):

    • Headline: "MACLAGAN OPENS SERIES TOMORROW"
    • Subheadline: "First of Ten Public Lectures on Italian Sculpture to Be Given in Fogg"
    • The article announces that Professor Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, will begin a series of ten public lectures on Italian sculpture on October 24, 1927, at 8:00 PM in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum.
    • The topic of the first lecture is "The Approach to Italian Sculpture" and will cover the development of Italian sculpture from the Romanesque period to the Pisan period.
    • The series is part of the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship of Poetry, which Professor Maclagan is holding for the second time.

    Second Article (Nov. 2, 1927):

    • Headline: "NORTON LECTURES TO OPEN TONIGHT WITH MACLAGAN IN CHAIR"
    • Subheadline: "British Authority on Art Has Led Varied Life"
    • The article details the opening of the second series of the Charles Eliot Norton Poetry Lectures, with Professor Maclagan delivering the first lecture on "The Approach to Italian Sculpture."
    • The article also provides a biographical sketch of Professor Maclagan, highlighting his career, including his service in the British Foreign Office during World War I and his extensive experience in the art world, especially in medieval art.
    • The lectures will continue through February, with specific dates provided for the subsequent lectures.

Overall, the page provides detailed information about an academic event centered around a significant series of lectures on Italian sculpture, along with some background on the lecturer and related university activities.

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The image displays an opened scrapbook with newspaper clippings and a small calendar sheet adhered to the pages. The clippings feature articles from the University Gazette and Harvard Crimson regarding a lecture series on Italian sculpture by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan. The series begins tomorrow and covers the development of Italian sculpture from Romanesque to Baroque stages. The articles highlight Maclagan's credentials as the Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and his diverse career, including work with the British Foreign Office during World War I. A small piece detailing the Harvard calendar for October 14, 1927, is attached at the bottom, listing various events and lectures happening at Harvard Medical School and other venues. The scrapbook itself appears to be carefully curated, with dates and sources noted in pen along the top margins of the pages.

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The image shows a page from a publication containing various articles and announcements. To the left, there's a partial view of a "Harvard Calendar" with listed events, including locations and times, such as an event at the Randolph Hall, Harvard Medical School.

The central and right parts of the image show two excerpts from what appears to be a newspaper:

  1. The left article is from the "University Gazette" dated October 22, 1927, and it mentions the "Harvard Crimson" dated November 1, 1927. It headlines with "Maclagan Opens Series Tomorrow" and describes the first of ten public lectures on Italian sculpture to be given in Fogg at 8 o'clock. The article details that the lecture "The Approach to Italian Sculpture" is the subject and discusses the credentials of Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, who is the Director and Secretary of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It also schedules the upcoming lectures and states that the lectures will be illustrated by lantern slides.

  2. The right article also refers to "Norton Lectures to Open Tonight with Maclagan in Chair," which is related to the same event described in the first article but gives additional background about Maclagan's experience and his connection to the British Authority on Art. The article tells about Maclagan's life, including his ties to the Foreign Office during World War I, and other roles he has fulfilled. It also mentions that the lectures will take place in the New Fogg Museum and gives dates for subsequent talks.

The page seems to be from a historical document or a reproduction of such, and it shows minor signs of aging or wear. A slight crease runs through the middle of the page where it might have been folded or bound in a book or another collection of papers.

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The image appears to be a page from a book or magazine, containing several articles and advertisements. The articles discuss two series of lectures on Italian sculpture and poetry, respectively.

The first article is titled "MACLAGAN OPENS SERIES TOMORROW" and announces the first of ten public lectures on Italian sculpture, to be given by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, Director and Secretary of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry at the Museum of Fine Arts in London. The lecture series will begin at 8 o'clock in the Sculpture Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum of Art.

The second article is titled "NORTON LECTURES TO OPEN TONIGHT WITH MACLAGAN IN CHAIR" and announces the second series of the Charles Eliot Norton Poetry Lectures, to be delivered by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan, G.B.E., F.S.A., A.R.I.B.A., Director and Secretary of the British Authority on Art. The first lecture will be on the history of Italian sculpture.

The remaining part of the page contains advertisements and other articles, but they are not clearly visible in the image.

Overall, the image depicts a page from a publication that highlights two lecture series on Italian art and culture, featuring a prominent scholar and authority on the subject.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, possibly from the early 20th century. The page is filled with text, which appears to be an article or a series of articles. The text is organized into several columns, with headlines and subheadings that suggest different sections or topics.

The top of the page features a headline that reads "MACLAGAN OPENS SERIES TOMORROW," followed by a subheading that says "First of Ten Public Lectures on Italian Sculpture to Be Given in Fogg." This suggests that the article is about a series of lectures on Italian sculpture that will be held at the Fogg Museum, possibly at Harvard University.

Below this headline, there is another headline that reads "NORTON LECTURES TO OPEN TONIGHT WITH MACLAGAN IN CHAIR." This suggests that the lectures are part of a series called the Norton Lectures, and that Professor Maclagan will be giving the first lecture that evening.

The article goes on to provide more details about the lectures, including the topics that will be covered, the background of the lecturer, and the significance of the lectures. The text is written in a formal and academic style, suggesting that the article is aimed at an educated audience.

Overall, the image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine that contains an article about a series of lectures on Italian sculpture. The article provides information about the lectures, the lecturer, and the significance of the topic, suggesting that the lectures are an important event in the academic community.