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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from "The Cambridge Tribune" and "The Crimson," which appear to be from the early 20th century, specifically around November 1927. The clippings are bound together in what seems to be a scrapbook or an archival book.

Key points from the visible articles include:

  1. The Cambridge Tribune (Saturday, November 5, 1927):

    • Faculty Notes: This section lists various faculty members and their academic activities, such as lectures, publications, and appointments.
    • Programme Manual: Mentions a program manual related to academic activities.
  2. The Crimson (November 19, 1927):

    • University to Honor Norton on Centenary of His Birth Today: This article discusses the University's plans to celebrate the centenary of Charles Eliot Norton's birth. It mentions lectures and a celebration of his anniversary.
    • Lecturers and Glee Club Will Join in Celebration of Anniversary: Details about the first lecture at 4:30 PM and other celebratory events.
    • Miller Talks on Athenian School: An article about a talk given by Mr. Miller on the Athenian School.
    • Forbes and Sacks Join in Tribute to Norton: An article about the addition of paintings by Forbes and Sacks to the Fogg Museum, which are part of the centenary exhibition.
  3. The Crimson (November 19, 1927):

    • Color Predominates in Mower Exhibit: An article about a graduate student's exhibit at the Mower Gallery, focusing on the use of color.

The clippings are carefully preserved, indicating their historical significance. The articles provide insights into academic and cultural events at Harvard University during that time.

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The image is a collage of pages from a newspaper titled "The Cambridge Tribune" dated November 27, 1927. The central focus of the collage is an article about the University of Cambridge honoring Norton on his centennial birthday.

Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Main Article (Crimson):

    • The headline reads "University to Honor Norton on Centennial of His Birth Today."
    • This article is about commemorating Norton’s 100th birthday, with a detailed program listing events planned for that day.
  2. Left Side:

    • There are several smaller articles and news snippets:
      • "Faculty Notes": Discusses various academic activities and mentions a speech by Professor Manly O. Hood on the International Congress of Americanists.
      • "Will CEI" (possibly a mention of a program or event): Lists the names of various individuals involved in a specific program or committee.
      • "History of the Cambridge University Museum": Brief mention of historical events and activities related to the museum.
  3. Right Side:

    • "Harvard Prepares to Commemorate Norton Centenary": Discusses Harvard's activities in preparation for Norton's centennial, including the opening of Widener and Fogg Museums exhibits.
    • "Widener and Fogg Exhibits Open University Celebration": Describes the opening of the Charles Eliot Norton Collection at the Widener Library and the Fogg Museum.
    • "Lecturers and Glee Club": Details about the events and activities planned, including a lecture by Professor Norton at 4:30 PM in the Fogg Museum.
    • "Forbes and Sachs Join in Tribute to Norton": Mentions that Italian paintings are gifts to the university in honor of Norton's centennial.
  4. Color Predominating in "Mower's Works":

    • On the rightmost side, there is a section titled "Color Predominating in Mower's Works," which discusses the artist's works and how they showcase quality and technique.
  5. Graduate Student Photo:

    • There is a small photo of a graduate student, likely in a formal or academic setting.

The newspaper page highlights the academic and cultural significance of the events organized to celebrate Professor Norton's centennial at the University of Cambridge.

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The image displays an open newspaper, "The Cambridge Tribune," dated Saturday, November 19, 1927. The main headline on the right page reads "Crimson. University to Honor Norton on Centenary of His Birth Today," with a subheadline about a lecture at 4:30 by Miller. The left page features an article titled "Harvard Prepares to Commemorate Norton Centenary," discussing events including an exhibit at the Fogg Museum. Other articles on the page include faculty notes and announcements about upcoming lectures and events. The lower section of the right page includes an article about Forbes and Sachs joining a tribute to Norton, mentioning a gift of Italian paintings to the university. The overall theme of the newspaper is the centennial celebration of Charles Eliot Norton, with detailed descriptions of the events and tributes planned by the university.

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The image shows a page from an old issue of "The Harvard Crimson," the student newspaper of Harvard University, dated Saturday, November 27, 1927. The headline of the main article is "University to Honor Norton on Centenary of His Birth Today."

Key elements and articles in the newspaper include:

  1. Main Article - Norton Centenary:

    • The university is honoring Charles Eliot Norton on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
    • Norton was a noted scholar and the first professor of the History of Art at Harvard.
    • The article mentions that Norton's association with Harvard spans many years, highlighting his contributions to the university and the treasured rooms in Widener Library that bear his name.
  2. Faculty Notes:

    • Various updates and notes related to the Harvard faculty, including Professor Harry Austryn Wolfson's recent work and Professor W. C. Graustein's lectures.
  3. Harvard Prepares to Commemorate Norton Centenary:

    • Details about the events planned for the day, including the opening of exhibits in Widener and Fogg Museums.
    • A special exhibit of Nortoniana, which includes letters, books, and other personal items related to Charles Eliot Norton.
    • The unveiling of a portrait of Norton by John Singer Sargent.
  4. Lectures and Events:

    • The article mentions that the Norton Lectures and the Glee Club will participate in the anniversary celebration.
    • The first lecture of the series by Miller at 4:30 PM on the Athenian School in the New Fogg-Maclagen Museum.
  5. Forbes and Sachs Join in Tribute to Norton:

    • Additional tributes and exhibitions are organized by Forbes and Sachs, focusing on Italian paintings gifted to the University.
  6. Color Predominations in Mower Lots:

    • A small article discussing the color distribution in the mower lots of the University, which seems unrelated to the main news of the day.
  7. Editorial and Other Sections:

    • The newspaper also includes various smaller articles, announcements, and possibly opinion pieces that were typical for the publication.

The overall tone of the newspaper is celebratory, focusing on the commemoration of Charles Eliot Norton's birth and his contributions to Harvard University.

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The image shows a page from the Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, dated November 16, 1927. The main headline on the page reads "University to Honor Norton on Centenary of His Birth Today." This article discusses the commemoration of Charles Eliot Norton's 100th birthday, a prominent Harvard figure.

Key points from the front page article include:

  • Norton's association with Harvard, his teaching, and his contributions to the university.
  • The exhibition of Norton's memorabilia at the Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Room, located in the Widener Library.
  • A lecture by Professor Charles W. Eliot and the participation of the Phi Beta Kappa Society in the celebration.

There are also smaller articles and notes:

  • "Faculty Notes" mentions various faculty activities and honors.
  • "Harvard Prepares to Commemorate Norton Centenary" details the plans for the celebration.
  • "Widener and Fogg Exhibits Open University Celebration" discusses the special exhibits in the libraries.
  • "History of Inscriptions" mentions an upcoming event related to inscriptions.
  • "Forbes and Sachs Join in Tribute to Norton" talks about additional paintings gifted to the university in Norton's honor.

The page also includes a small article about "Color Predominates in Newer Art," discussing a recent exhibition of modern art, and an article on "Graduate Student Tops Class" related to academic achievements.

The newspaper is priced at five cents. The overall theme of the page is centered around the celebration of Charles Eliot Norton's legacy at Harvard University.

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The image displays several newspaper clippings from "The Cambridge Tribune" dated November 17, 1927. The central and most prominent clipping is a front-page article titled "University to Honor Norton on Centenary of His Birth Today." The article discusses the commemoration of Charles Eliot Norton's 100th birthday, highlighting his contributions to the arts and academia.

Key points include:

  • Norton's life and academic achievements, especially his role as a teacher at Harvard.
  • An exhibition at the Widener and Fog Museum to commemorate Norton, featuring his portrait and various artifacts.
  • A series of lectures and events planned to celebrate his life and work, including a lecture by Professor Miller at the Athenaeum School in New Fog-MacGegan.
  • Additional gifts and paintings received by the university, including pieces by Italian artists Forbes and Sachs, in honor of Norton's centenary.

The clippings also include various other news articles and notes, such as:

  • Faculty notes mentioning Professor M. O. Henderson's speech at the League of Nations and Professor Frank W. Taussig's contributions to economic research.
  • A mention of a program at the Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lecture.
  • An article about the "Crimson," the Harvard University newspaper.
  • A brief note on the opening of the Widener and Fog exhibits.
  • An advertisement for the "Color Predominating in Mower's Art" exhibit.
  • A small section about a student lecture series and other university-related events.

The overall theme of the clippings revolves around academic and cultural events at Harvard University, particularly focusing on the commemoration of Charles Eliot Norton.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings related to the University honoring Norton on the centenary of his birth. The page is from "The Cambridge Tribune" dated Saturday, November 12, 1927, and includes the main headline "University to Honor Norton on Centenary of His Birth Today." The articles describe events and celebrations planned to commemorate the 100th birthday of Professor Charles Eliot Norton.

Key points from the clippings include:

  • Lecturers and the Glee Club will join in the anniversary celebration.
  • The first lecture will be given at 4:30 PM by Miller on the Athenian School of New Foggs, with a concert and talks planned later in the evening.
  • The Fogg Museum and other university groups are involved in the observances.
  • A detailed list of songs and musical pieces to be performed, including Christmas Song, Bring a Torch, Holy Morning Hymn, and others.
  • Prominent mentions of contributions from W. W. Forbes and Sachs, who are donating Italian paintings and gifts as part of the centenary exhibits.
  • The commemoration includes exhibitions and special displays, including Norton’s close associations and scholarly contributions.
  • An article titled "Harvard Prepares to Commemorate Norton Centenary" discusses the opening of the Widener and Fogg Exhibits and mentions various scholarly events around the commemoration.

The scrapbook page is well-worn, with some edges torn or frayed, and the clippings are neatly arranged and affixed to the page with small overlapping sections. The handwriting "The Cambridge Tribune Nov. 5, 1927" is visible at the top left corner.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or collection of newspapers featuring articles related to the centenary celebration of Charles Eliot Norton. The primary article visible is from the "Crimson" dated November 16, 1927, announcing events to honor Norton on the 100th anniversary of his birth, including lectures and a performance by the Glee Club. Another prominent article from the Cambridge Tribune, dated Saturday, November 5, 1927, mentions Harvard's preparations to commemorate Norton's centenary with exhibits at the Widener Library and the Fogg Museum. A clipping from a column "Harvard Crimson" also provides details on the events and contributions made in tribute to Norton, such as Italian paintings added to the museum collection. The scrapbook appears to be maintained with care as the articles are carefully clipped and arranged.

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This image depicts a collection of opened newspapers, specifically old issues of The Cambridge Tribune and the Crimson, dated Saturday, November 5, 1927. These newspapers are evidently from the United States, as they reference Harvard University, an Ivy League institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The visible portion of the Crimson's headline reads "University to Honor Norton on Centenary of His Birth Today," indicating that there is a celebration in honor of an individual named Norton. Other articles and sections of the newspapers discuss a variety of topics such as faculty notes, lectures, and exhibits, which seem to be related to academic events and personalities.

The newspapers are aged with some pages yellowed and corners bent or torn, suggesting they are original paper copies rather than modern reproductions. The pages are laid flat and partially overlap each other, revealing various headlines and texts. The overall presentation gives the sense of a historical archive or research material.

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The image shows an open newspaper titled "The Cambridge Tribune", dated Saturday, November 12, 1927. The newspaper is displayed in a protective archival sleeve, suggesting it is part of a historical collection or exhibit. The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with multiple columns of text and various headlines.

Key Features of the Image:

  1. Newspaper Title and Date:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the newspaper's name, "The Cambridge Tribune", along with the date, "Saturday, November 12, 1927".
    • The price of the newspaper is listed as "Price Five Cents".
  2. Headline and Main Story:

    • The most prominent headline reads:
      "Crimson University to Honor Norton on Centenary of His Birth Today".
    • This indicates that the newspaper is covering a significant event: a centenary celebration in honor of a person named Norton, likely Charles Eliot Norton, a notable figure associated with Harvard University.
  3. Other Headlines and Articles:

    • Left Column:
      • "Faculty Notes": A section detailing university-related news, including events, lectures, and faculty activities.
      • "Harvard Prepares to Commemorate Norton Centenary": Another headline emphasizing the university's preparations for the centenary.
    • Right Column:
      • "Lecturers and Gee Club Will Join in Celebration of Anniversary": Mentions a celebration involving lecturers and a club.
      • "First Lecture at 4:30": Indicates a scheduled lecture.
      • "Miller Talks on Athenian School in New Evening": Refers to a talk by someone named Miller on the Athenian School.
      • "FORBES AND SACHS JOIN IN TRIBUTE TO NORTON": Highlights contributions or tributes from individuals named Forbes and Sachs.
      • "Italian Paintings Already Received for University Exhibits": Discusses an art exhibition at the university.
  4. Visual Layout:

    • The text is arranged in dense, justified columns, typical of newspapers from the era.
    • The page includes various subheadings, bylines, and smaller articles, providing a comprehensive overview of campus and local news.
  5. Archival Context:

    • The newspaper is encased in a protective sleeve, indicating it is part of an archival or museum collection. The sleeve has visible markings, such as "history or inv," suggesting it is cataloged or preserved for historical or inventory purposes.
    • The sleeve also has a visible label or tag in the top-left corner, likely for organizational or identification purposes.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical newspaper page from November 12, 1927, focusing on a centenary celebration for Charles Eliot Norton at Harvard University. The page includes multiple news stories, headlines, and details about university events, lectures, and tributes. The newspaper is preserved in an archival sleeve, highlighting its significance as a historical document.