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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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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping with a list of appointments for the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The clipping is attached to a page with a red cover, and it appears to be from the University Gazette.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • The clipping is titled "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" and lists various appointments for the year 1927.
  • The appointments include:
    • Edward Peirson Richardson as Professor of Surgery
    • John Donald Black as Professor of Economics
    • Allan Littlefield Davis as Assistant in Pathology
    • Sidney Farber as Assistant in Genito-Urinary Surgery
    • Vincent Davis Vermooten as Assistant in Operative Dentistry
    • Earle Leslie Bradway as Instructor in Operative Dentistry
    • Raymond Paul Chaudbourne as Instructor in Prosthetic Dentistry
    • Arthur Allen Libby as Instructor in Dental Research

Page Details:

  • The page has a red cover and appears to be from the University Gazette.
  • The clipping is attached to the page using tape or glue.
  • The page is slightly yellowed and has a worn appearance, suggesting that it is an old document.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.
  • There are no other objects or features visible in the image.

Overall:

  • The image provides a glimpse into the academic appointments at Harvard College in 1927.
  • The clipping is a valuable historical document that highlights the achievements and contributions of the individuals listed.
  • The image is well-preserved, despite its age, and provides a clear view of the clipping and the surrounding page.

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The image shows a stack of old, yellowed papers with text on them. The top paper appears to be a page from a newspaper or journal, with the title "PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" at the top. Below this are several sections of text, including "Appointments", "Meeting of May 23, 1927", and "Meeting of September 26, 1927". The text is written in black ink and is difficult to read due to the age and condition of the paper.

To the right of the main text is a column of smaller text, which appears to be an advertisement for a lecture course. The title of the course is "GERMAN PROFESSOR TO GIVE LECTURE COURSE", and it lists the dates and times of the lectures, as well as the topics to be covered.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the yellowed papers in the foreground. Overall, the image suggests that the papers are old and may be of historical significance, possibly related to Harvard University or its faculty.

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The image is a scanned or photographed page from an old scrapbook, with a brown cover and yellowed pages. The page is open to reveal two newspaper clippings, one on the left and one on the right, both dated 1927.

The left clipping is from the "University Gazette" and features a list of appointments made by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. The list includes various faculty members and their new positions, along with the dates of their appointments.

The right clipping is from "The Crimson" and announces that a German professor, Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt, will be giving a lecture course at Harvard University. The article provides details about the course, including the dates and topics to be covered.

Both clippings are pasted onto the page with glue or another adhesive, and there are handwritten notes and dates in the margins. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is a historical document or artifact, possibly from a university archive or library.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the scrapbook page. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the academic and cultural activities of Harvard University in the late 1920s.

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The image presents a vintage, open book with yellowed pages, featuring a newspaper clipping from the "University Gazette" of Harvard College. The clipping is dated October 22, 1927, and lists various appointments and meetings.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Title: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
  • Appointments:
    • Meeting of May 23, 1927:
      • Edward Peirson Richards, John Homans Professor of Surgery, from September 1, 1927 (Consent given by the Board of Overseers, June 23, 1927)
    • Meeting of September 26, 1927:
      • John Donald Black, Professor of Economics, for five years from September 1, 1927 (Consent given by the Board of Overseers, October 10, 1927)
  • Assistants:
    • Assistants in Pathology for one year from September 1, 1927:
      • Sidney Farber, S.B., M.D.
      • John Howard Ferguson, A.B.
      • James Stewart Rooney, A.B., M.D.
    • Assistants in Genito-Urinary Surgery for one year from September 1, 1927:
      • Vincent Davis Vernoten, A.M., M.D.
      • Bancroft Cheever Wheeler, A.B., M.D.
    • Assistants for one year from September 1, 1927:
      • Jacob Hyams Swartz, M.D. (Dermatology)
      • William Perrine Van Wagenen, A.B., M.D. (Neuropathology)
    • Dental School:
      • Adelbert Fernald, D.M.D., S.B., A.M., Curator of the Dental Museum and Librarian
    • Instructors in Operative Dentistry for one year from September 1, 1927:
      • Earle Leslie Bradway, D.M.D.
      • Raymond Paul Cassidy, D.M.D.
      • Bailey Paul Brackett Chadbourne, D.M.D.
      • Raeburn Roundy Davenport, D.M.D.
    • Instructors in Prosthetic Dentistry for one year from September 1, 1927:
      • Henry Joseph Carney, D.M.D.
      • Arthur Michael Maloney, D.M.D.
    • Instructors in Dental Research for one year from September 1, 1927:
      • Arthur Allen Libby, D.M.D.
      • Henry Forest Libby, D.M.D.

Newspaper Article:

  • Title: GERMAN PROFESSOR TO GIVE LECTURE COURSE
  • Content:
    • Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt Comes From University of Berlin—November 9 Is Date of First Lecture
    • A course of lectures, to be given in German by Dr. Adolph Goldschmidt, Professor of Art in the University of Berlin, and this year Visiting Professor of Fine Arts and Germanic Museum Lecturer, will be delivered in the Germanic Museum beginning on November 9, it has been announced.
    • The lectures, which will be open to the public, will be given with lantern-slide illustrations in the Lecture Hall of the Germanic Museum at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon on the following days:
      • November 9—"The Period of Charlemagne and the New Forms of Architecture North of the Alps."
      • November 16—"Romanesque churches from the Tenth to the Thirteenth Century."
      • November 30—"Gothic Architecture in Germany, its Derivation from France and its Particular German Forms."
      • December 7—"North German Brick Architecture and its Decoration."
      • December 14—"The Hall-church and its Transition to the Renaissance Building."
      • December 21—"Architecture and Decoration of the Baroque churches in Germany, many in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries."

Other Newspaper Clippings:

  • The Cambridge Tribune November 5, 1927
    • WORKS OF JAPANESE ARTISTS SHOWN AT FOGG
      • At the Foggy Museum of Harvard there is an exhibition of Japanese paintings by Kanji Nakamura, a Japanese artist, who has for four or five years been assisting Denman Ross at the Foggy Museum. This is the first public exhibition of Mr. Nakamura's work. One of his paintings was shown last year at the Boston Art Club and two of them at an exhibition of the work of Boston painters at the Museum of Fine Arts. In the present exhibition there are more than forty examples.

Tomorrow:

  • "The Neolithic Age in Europe," Professor Tozzer, Peabody Museum
  • "Perception of Space," Professor Bor-