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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 791067

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The image shows an open book with several pages containing printed text. The left page is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College: Appointments" and mentions appointments and positions of individuals, including professors and dental instructors, from September 1, 1927. It includes details such as educational backgrounds, titles, and years of service.

The right page has a section titled "German Professor to Give Lecture Course" announcing a series of lectures by Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt from the University of Berlin, to be held at the Germanic Museum. It lists the dates and topics of the lectures. Below that, there is a section titled "Works of Japanese Artists Shown at Fogg" discussing an exhibition of paintings by Kanji Nakamura at the Fogg Museum of Harvard. The text provides details about the exhibition and Mr. Nakamura's work.

The book appears to be aged, with some yellowing of the pages and a few staples visible along the spine. There are also some handwritten notes and markings on the pages, including dates and other annotations. The book seems to be part of a collection or personal library, given the context of the content and the aged appearance.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or ledger containing several newspaper clippings or announcements from 1927. The left page includes a clipping from the "University Gazette" dated October 22, 1927, which details appointments and meetings of the President and Fellows of Harvard College. It lists various individuals appointed to different positions, including professors and assistants in fields such as surgery, economics, pathology, and dentistry.

The right page contains multiple clippings. The top right clipping, dated October 18, 1927, is from "The Crimson" and announces a lecture course by a German professor, Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt, from the University of Berlin. The lectures are scheduled to start on November 9 and cover topics related to architecture and art history.

Below that, there is a clipping from "The Cambridge Tribune" dated November 5, 1927, which discusses an exhibition of works by Japanese artist Kanji Nakamura at the Fogg Museum of Harvard.

The bottom right clipping, also from "The Crimson" and dated November 11, 1927, announces a series of lectures scheduled for the next day, covering topics such as the Neolithic Age in Europe, the beginnings of Umbrian painting, and perception of space.

The scrapbook appears to be well-preserved, with the clippings neatly arranged and pasted onto the pages. The overall theme of the clippings is academic, focusing on appointments, lectures, and exhibitions related to various fields of study.

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This image shows an open, well-worn scrapbook or binder with aged, yellowed pages. The pages are covered with newspaper clippings from late 1927, primarily focused on academic and cultural events at Harvard University and in the Cambridge, Massachusetts area.

Key visible clippings include:

  1. University Gazette, October 22, 1927: This clipping, titled “PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Appointments,” lists faculty appointments made in May and September 1927. It names new professors, assistants, and instructors at Harvard Medical School, Harvard Dental School, and other departments. Notable names include Edward Peirson Richardson (Professor of Surgery), John Donald Black (Professor of Economics), and several new assistants in Pathology and Genito-Urinary Surgery.

  2. The Crimson, October 13, 1927: This clipping announces that Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt, Professor of Art at the University of Berlin, will be a visiting professor at Harvard’s Museum of Fine Arts. It details a public lecture course titled “German Professor to Give Lecture Course,” beginning November 9, 1927. The schedule includes lectures on topics like “The Period of Charlemagne,” “Romanesque churches,” “Gothic Architecture in Germany,” and “North German Brick Architecture.”

  3. The Cambridge Tribune, November 5, 1927: This article, “WORKS OF JAPANESE ARTISTS SHOWN AT FOGG,” reports on an exhibition of paintings by Kanji Nakamura at the Fogg Museum. It notes that Nakamura had been assisting Denman Ross at the Fogg and that this was his first public exhibition, featuring more than forty examples of his work.

  4. The Crimson, November 11, 1927: Below the Tribune article, a small clipping announces a lecture for “TOMORROW” (Nov. 12, 1927) at 9 o'clock, featuring Professor Tozzer on “The Neolithic Age in Europe,” Professor Edgell on “The Beginnings of Umbrian Painting,” and Professor Boring on “Perception of Space.”

The scrapbook itself has a dark red or maroon cloth binding, and the newspaper clippings show signs of aging—browning, creases, and some tape or glue residue used to attach them to the pages. The overall impression is of a personal or institutional record preserving important cultural and academic announcements from that period.

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The image shows a vintage book or document with several pages open to display text. The pages are aged and yellowed, indicating that the document is quite old. The top of the pages has a heading that reads "University Gazette," followed by the date "Oct. 22, 1927." The pages contain various texts related to academic appointments and announcements, including names, dates, and positions. The text is written in a cursive style typical of the early 20th century. The pages also contain advertisements and announcements related to lectures, exhibitions, and other academic events.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper, which appears to be from the early 20th century. The newspaper is open, and the page displays various articles and advertisements. The main article is about a German professor, Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt, who is scheduled to give a lecture course at Harvard College. The article provides details about the course, including the topics to be covered and the dates of the lectures. Another article on the page discusses the appointment of new professors and assistants at Harvard College, including their names, positions, and qualifications. Additionally, there are advertisements for various products and services, such as "The Cambridge Tribune" and "WORKS OF JAPANESE ARTISTS SHOWN AT FOGG." The page has a vintage look, with faded colors and a slightly blurry appearance, indicating its age.

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The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or a publication, with two pages visible. The left page is titled "President and Fellows of Harvard College" and lists appointments for the academic year, dated October 22, 1927. The content includes details about faculty appointments, such as:

  • Edward Peirson Richardson, John Homans Professor of Surgery, effective from September 1, 1927.
  • John Donald Black, appointed as Professor of Economics for five years from September 1, 1927.
  • Various assistants in Pathology, Genito-Urinary Surgery, Dermatology, and Dental Surgery, along with their appointment dates and positions.

The right page is titled "German Professor to Give Lecture Course" and announces that Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt, a German Art Professor from the University of Berlin, will deliver a series of lectures in German at the Germanic Museum. The lectures are scheduled to begin on November 9, 1927, and will cover topics such as Charlemagne and the New Forms of Architecture, Romanesque churches from the Tenth to the Thirteenth Century, Gothic Architecture in Germany, and German Brick Architecture and Its Decoration.

Additionally, the right page includes a section titled "Works of Japanese Artists Shown at Fogg", discussing an exhibition of Japanese art at the Fogg Museum, featuring works by artists such as Demura Ross. The text also mentions "Tomorrow", a section with upcoming events or lectures, including topics like "The Neolithic Age in Europe" and "The Beginnings of Umbrian Painting".

The book appears to be a historical document, possibly from a university or academic institution, detailing faculty appointments and cultural events from 1927. The layout includes typed text with headings and subheadings, and the pages are numbered (e.g., "2" on the left margin). The overall condition suggests it is an archival or preserved item.

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An open, aged book or scrapbook with two yellowed pages from 1927. The left page is headed “PRESIDENT AND FELLOW OF HARVARD COLLEGE” and contains dense listings of appointments, meetings, and faculty names. The right page features a bold headline “GERMAN PROFESSOR TO GIVE LECTURE COURSE” about Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt visiting from Berlin, with details of the lectures and dates. The pages are old, with frayed edges and small type, set in a sepia-toned palette, giving an archival, historical feel.

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This image depicts a scrapbook-style layout with aged, pasted clippings from newspapers or documents. The main visible content includes a section titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE," which lists appointments and professional titles effective in 1927. Several entries detail appointments in fields such as surgery, economics, pathology, and dentistry.

Adjacent to this, other clipped articles are visible. On the right, one headline reads “GERMAN PROFESSOR TO GIVE LECTURE COURSE,” discussing Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt and a series of lectures he was to deliver at Harvard University. Below this, there’s another clipping from "The Cambridge Tribune" titled “WORKS OF JAPANESE ART,” mentioning an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in 1927.

The visible clippings are yellowed with age, suggesting historical documentation, and are affixed to a book or album page. Handwritten dates like “Oct. 22, 1927” and “Oct. 15, 1927” appear at the top, along with checkmarks and notes indicating chronological organization. Additionally, portions of more articles and clippings are layered beneath.

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This image shows an open vintage publication or book with several pages visible. The visible pages include typewritten text and some handwritten notes. The top of the left page has "University Gazette" printed on it, with the date October 22, 1927, handwritten above it. This page has the heading "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" followed by subheadings like "Appointments," "Meeting of May 28, 1927," and "Meeting of September 26, 1927," listing various academic appointments, including professors and instructors in different departments such as Pathology, Surgery, and Dentistry.

On the right side is a newspaper clipping titled "GERMAN PROFESSOR TO GIVE LECTURE COURSE," dated October 3, 1927. There is also an advertisement for an art exhibition called "WORKS OF JAPANESE ARTISTS SHOWN AT FOGG," dated November 5, 1927. It also mentions the "Cambridge Tribune" at the bottom.

Lastly, there's a partial view of another newspaper clipping with the heading "TOMORROW" referring to events and lectures at 9 o'clock.

The condition of the pages is aged and yellowed, indicating the publication's historical nature. The edges of the pages show wear and fraying, and there is a visible red bookmark ribbon inserted along the spine of the open publication.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, likely related to academic announcements and events. The left page includes an excerpt from the "University Gazette" dated October 22, 1927, detailing the appointments of various individuals at Harvard College. These appointments span various disciplines, including surgery, pathology, neuro-pathology, dentistry, and economics. It lists specific names and titles, along with dates and previous roles or recognition.

On the right side, there are several clippings from newspapers, including "Crimson" (dated October 18, 1927), which announces that Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt, a German professor, will be giving a series of lectures starting November 9 at Harvard University. It describes the lecture topics and the academic prestige of Dr. Goldschmidt.

Another clipping from "The Cambridge Tribune" (dated November 5, 1927) announces an exhibition of Japanese works at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

At the bottom, a snippet from "Crimson" (dated November 11, 1927) appears to mention an event scheduled for "tomorrow," including topics about Europe and contributions by various professors. The overall context seems to be academic, focusing on institution-related news and scholarly events.