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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or articles from the Harvard Crimson, dated from November 1927 and 1928. The pages appear to be part of a bound scrapbook or a collection of historical documents. The articles cover various topics, including commemorations, lectures, and exhibitions related to art, literature, and cultural events at Harvard University and the wider Cambridge community.

Notable segments include:

  1. New Norton Memorial - Discussing the legacy and influence of Charles Eliot Norton, a significant figure in Harvard's history, and the events planned to celebrate his memory.
  2. Fogg Museum to Aid - Announcing a collaboration between the Fogg Museum of Art and the Boston Society of the Archaeological Institute to commemorate the centenary of Professor Charles Eliot Norton's birth.
  3. Maclagan Lecture - Information about a lecture series by Professor Eric R.D. Maclagan, who held the Charles Eliot Norton chair of poetry, focusing on Italian sculpture.
  4. Exhibitions Now Open and Cambridge Exhibits - Articles about various exhibitions taking place at different museums and galleries in Cambridge, such as the Fogg Museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Boston Art Club.
  5. Goldschmidt Moves to Old Fogg - Note about Professor Adolph Goldschmidt's lectures on German architecture moving to the Old Fogg Museum.

The pages have a vintage appearance, with yellowed paper and some text slightly faded or obscured. The articles are neatly arranged and seem to be well-preserved, suggesting they are of historical significance.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with pages containing various newspaper clippings. The clippings appear to be from the "Transcript" newspaper, dated around November 1927 and November 1928. The clippings are arranged in a collage-like manner, overlapping each other.

The content of the clippings includes articles about the "New Norton Memorial," "Fogg Museum to Aid," and "Maclagan Lecture." There are also sections titled "Fine Arts" and "Cambridge Exhibits," which discuss art exhibitions and events at various institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Fogg Museum, and others. The clippings mention names like Charles Eliot Norton, Professor Maclagan, and Adolph Goldschmidt, among others.

The clippings are affixed to the pages with what appears to be tape or glue, and the pages of the scrapbook are slightly aged, indicating that the scrapbook is an older document. The background of the image shows the spine of the scrapbook and a protective plastic sleeve that is partially covering the left side of the image.

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This is a close-up photograph of a vintage scrapbook opened to a page featuring a collection of newspaper clippings. The clippings are all from the Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, and date from November 1927. The clippings are glued onto the scrapbook page, which has maroon-brown cloth binding visible on the right-hand side.

The clippings are focused on the commemoration of Charles Eliot Norton, a prominent Harvard professor of art and literature, who had passed away. The main theme is the series of events celebrating his centenary (100th birthday), which occurred on November 16, 1927.

Key articles visible include:

  • "New Norton Memorial" (Nov. 6, '27): Describes a new memorial to Professor Norton, designed by Bruce Rogers, which features a collection of 100 books that once belonged to Norton, now available for borrowing from the Widener Library. It also mentions the significant influence Norton had on his students.
  • "FOGG MUSEUM TO AID" (Nov. 7, '27): Announces that the Fogg Museum will play a central role in the centenary celebration, with events including a lecture by Dean Walter Miller and a dedication of a bust by Professor MacKinnon. The article notes that Professor Norton was instrumental in founding the Harvard Fine Arts department.
  • "Professor MacKinnon to Lecture" (Nov. 7, '27): Details a lecture by Professor MacKinnon on "Homogeneous Sculpture and the Planet," which was part of the centenary events.
  • "Fine Arts" (Nov. 15, '27): A section listing current exhibitions open at the Fogg Museum and other Boston galleries. Exhibitors include the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Fogg Museum, and the Boston Art Club.
  • "CAMBRIDGE EXHIBITS" (Nov. 15, '27): Describes an exhibition of "Architectural Drawings by Students" at the Fogg Museum, which was judged by R. T. Belding, J. J. Hafner, and others.
  • "Goldschmidt Moves to Old Fogg" (Nov. 15, '27): Announces a change in lecture location for Professor Adolph Goldschmidt, whose lectures on German Architecture will now be held in the Germanic Museum instead of the Old Fogg Museum.

The newspaper clippings are yellowed with age, and the text is printed in a traditional serif font typical of newspapers from that era. The overall impression is that of a personal historical archive, meticulously preserving coverage of a significant academic and cultural event at Harvard University. The visible edges of the scrapbook page show slight browning and wear, indicating its age.

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The image is of an open book, with several pages visible. The book appears to be a newspaper or magazine, with articles and advertisements printed on the pages. The articles are about various topics, including art exhibitions, lectures, and events. The pages are in black and white, and the text is printed in a small font. The book is bound in a brown leather cover with gold lettering on the spine.

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The image depicts an open scrapbook with various newspaper clippings and typed notes pasted on the pages. The scrapbook is bound with a brown cover and appears to be well-used, with some signs of wear and aging. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat organized manner, with headings and subheadings that suggest different themes or categories.

On the left page, there are several newspaper clippings, each with a different headline. The top clipping is titled "New Norton Memorial" and appears to be an article about a memorial dedicated to a person named Norton. Below it, there is another clipping titled "Place of Meeting Changed to Accommodations," which seems to be an announcement about a change in the location of a meeting. There are also several smaller clippings with various headlines, including "Fine Arts" and "Cambridge Exhibits."

On the right page, there is a larger newspaper clipping titled "Fine Arts," which appears to be an article about an art exhibition. Below it, there is another clipping titled "Cambridge Exhibits," which seems to be an announcement about an exhibition of architectural drawings by students. There are also several smaller clippings with various headlines, including "Goldschmidt Moves to Old Fogg Crimson" and "Exhibitions Open Next Week."

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of articles and announcements related to various events, exhibitions, and memorials, possibly curated by someone with an interest in art, architecture, or local history. The clippings are arranged in a way that suggests a thematic organization, with different sections dedicated to different topics. Overall, the image conveys a sense of nostalgia and a glimpse into the past, with the scrapbook serving as a record of events and announcements from a bygone era.

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The image shows an open book or document with two visible pages, each containing text formatted in a newspaper or magazine style. The left page is titled "Transcript" and is dated Nov. 5, '24, while the right page is titled "Harvard Crimson" and is dated Nov. 19, '27. Both pages are filled with dense, typed text, likely from historical newspapers or academic publications.

Left Page: "Transcript"

  • Title: "Transcript"
  • Date: Nov. 5, '24
  • Content: The text discusses various topics, including:
    • A memorial for New Norton, a significant figure in the field of phenomenology.
    • An announcement of a Fogg Museum Celebration in honor of New Norton, scheduled for November 16.
    • A MacLagan Lecture by Professor MacLagan, focusing on Italian sculpture, poetry, and art, scheduled for November 9.
    • References to academic events, lectures, and museum activities at Harvard University.
    • Mentions of specific individuals, such as Charles Eliot Norton, Professor MacLagan, and Professor Norton.
    • The page includes dated entries (e.g., "Nov. 2, '24") and annotations like "Transcript" and "Fine Arts."

Right Page: "Harvard Crimson"

  • Title: "Harvard Crimson"
  • Date: Nov. 19, '27
  • Content: The page is divided into several sections, including:
    • Fine Arts Exhibitions: Lists upcoming exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, such as:
      • Pictures by Martin Mower at the Fogg Architectural Drawing Gallery, opening on Monday, November 1.
      • Architectural Drawings by Students at the same gallery.
      • Goldschmidt Moves to Old Fogg Crimson: Announces a lecture by Professor Adolph Goldschmidt on German Architecture, scheduled for November 21 at 4 o'clock.
    • Cambridge Exhibits: Mentions exhibits at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by Martin Mower and architectural drawings by students.
    • Goldschmidt Moves to Old Fogg Crimson: Details about the lecture series and the relocation of Professor Goldschmidt's lectures to the Old Fogg Museum.
    • The page includes dated entries (e.g., "Nov. 19, '27") and annotations like "Fine Arts" and "Exhibitions Open Next Week."

General Observations

  • Layout: Both pages have a structured layout typical of newspapers or academic journals, with headings, subheadings, and dated entries.
  • Content: The text covers a mix of academic, artistic, and cultural events, particularly related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Annotations: The word "Transcript" appears multiple times, suggesting this might be a collection of transcribed articles or a scrapbook of historical documents.
  • Condition: The pages appear aged, with slight discoloration and wear, indicating they are likely from an older publication.

This image captures a snapshot of early 20th-century academic and cultural life, focusing on art exhibitions, lectures, and memorial events at Harvard University.

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  • The image shows an open old scrapbook or album page, filled with small newspaper clippings.
  • The clippings are rectangular, aged yellow-brown, and arranged in columns across the page.
  • Headings visible include “Fine Arts,” “Exhibitions Open Now,” “Cambridge Exhibits,” and references to museums like the Fogg Museum.
  • The page sits inside a bound volume with a dark reddish-brown cover, and the page is slightly worn and delicate.
  • Overall, it looks like a historical collage of art-news clippings about exhibitions and museums.

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This image displays a scrapbook-style compilation of clippings from newspapers or similar publications, primarily pertaining to cultural and academic events. The clippings are pasted onto a page with overlapping texts, dealing with topics like fine arts, exhibitions, and lectures. Several labeled sections include:

  1. Articles with titles like "New Norton Memorial" from the Transcript dated Nov. 5, 1924, describing events or dedications related to Harvard University, including Norton-related memorial initiatives.
  2. Lectures and exhibitions, including mentions of the Fogg Museum, Cambridge exhibits, and architectural drawings.
  3. Notices on date and location changes for specific events and educational activities, including professors’ lectures.
  4. A piece titled "Fine Arts" discussing exhibitions open in the coming weeks.

The entire layout seems to aim at preserving historical or academic records, and the page layout reflects careful documentation, with bolded and underlined headers interspersed across the clippings.

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The image shows an open book or a bound collection of newspaper clippings or articles. The page on the right is headlined "Fine Arts" and contains various columns with articles related to art exhibitions, announcements, and reviews. It appears to be primarily discussing events, galleries, and museums, with a focus on the fine arts scene.

Specific sections that can be made out include mentions of Cambridge exhibits, a paragraph about pictures by Maria Mower at the Fogg, architectural drawings by students, and a brief note about Goldschmidt moving to Old Fogg 'S.4, 23, '20'.

The left page contains sections with headings like "New Norton Memorial," "Fogg Museum to Aid," and "MacLagan Lecture," along with other text. The articles on this side discuss topics related to the Norton Memorial, contributions to the Fogg Museum, and a lecture of some sort.

There is a visible fold mark running vertically down the center of the right page where the book has been frequently opened, and the pages show some discoloration and signs of age. The edges of the pages are uneven, indicating they may have been clipped from their original sources and compiled here.

There are some small pins or tabs used to mark certain articles or pages. Also, the photograph includes the edges of the book and binding, which look somewhat worn, suggesting the book is quite old or has been well-used.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with various newspaper clippings attached to its pages. The clippings are primarily related to events and news from Harvard University, including topics about memorials, museum exhibitions, lectures, and fine arts.

  1. The first clipping from the "Transcript" dated Nov. 5, '24, discusses the "New Norton Memorial," focusing on the significance of this phenomenon in the life of Harvard.
  2. The second clipping is dated Nov. 7, '25, under "Transcript" and covers the topic "FOGG MUSEUM TO AID," marking the life of Norton.
  3. Another clipping dated Nov. 7, '25, also from the "Transcript," talks about the "MACLAGAN LECTURES," which mentions the change of meeting venues to accommodate a large number of interested persons.
  4. A highlighted section titled "Fine Arts" dated Nov. 12, '24, lists exhibitions that are currently open, including a description of various exhibitions in museums such as the Fogg Art Museum and the Germanic Museum.
  5. The clipping on the right side speaks about "CAMBRIDGE EXHIBITS" and includes pictures by Martin Mower at the Fogg Museum and architectural drawings by students.
  6. At the bottom right, there is a clipping from the "Crimson" titled "Goldschmidt Moves to Old Fogg" dated Nov. 1, '21, announcing a lecture by Professor Adolph Goldschmidt on German Architecture.

The pages are organized with clear headings and subtexts, and the clippings appear to have been arranged chronologically. There are a few paper clips and some parts of the pages are slightly folded or clipped for convenience.