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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image displays a newspaper spread with various articles and advertisements. The most prominent article on the right page is titled "Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration," which details the commemoration events for Charles Eliot Norton, including a ceremony at the Fogg Museum and additional volumes given to Widener Library. The article mentions notable attendees and gifts, such as a portrait of Norton by his son, Sacha, and a drawing by Edward Burne-Jones.

Other articles on the page include "Gifts Commemorate Charles Eliot Norton," which lists valuable accessions to local museums, and "Widener Receives Collection of Norton Family—Volumes Given by Professors," which describes the donation of books and manuscripts by Norton's family and friends.

The left page contains various shorter articles, including one about the Museum of Fine Arts' illustrated lecture by Prof. Walter W. S. Cook, and another titled "NOTES," which mentions the appointment of a curator of prints and the planned publication of a series of monographs on art.

The bottom of the right page includes an advertisement for the book "The Story of the Museum of Fine Arts" by Walter W. S. Cook, with a portrait of Charles Eliot Norton, along with the text indicating that the book can be purchased for $3.50.

The layout is dense with text, and several photographs and illustrations accompany the articles, including one of Charles Eliot Norton. The overall tone suggests a focus on cultural and artistic events, with an emphasis on honoring the legacy of Charles Eliot Norton.

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The image displays a page from an old newspaper, specifically from the Crimson, a Harvard University newspaper. The page features an article titled "Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration."

Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Main Article:

    • Title: "Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration"
    • Content: The article discusses the commemoration ceremonies planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Charles Eliot Norton, a noted educator. The event includes:
      • A series of lectures and programs at the Museum of Fine Arts (Fogg Museum).
      • Many gifts are being given to local museums, including drawings by Charles Eliot Norton's children and volumes in memory of Norton.
      • The Norton family’s private collection is being displayed in the Museum’s Treasure Room.
      • Commemorative ceremonies planned to include lectures and presentations by various professors.
  2. Additional Details:

    • Local Museums: Recipients of gifts include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Peabody Museum, and other local institutions.
    • Professors and Gifts: Notable professors like Professor Greenough and Professor Norton's widow are mentioned for contributing additional volumes to the library.
    • Program Highlights:
      • Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan will speak on "The American School of Classical Studies at Athens and its Work."
      • A lecture by Professor Paul J. Sachs on the history of the Fogg Museum.
  3. Additional Notes:

    • There are mentions of specific books and items being gifted to the Fogg Museum and the Library, including:
      • A book by Professor Kirtland on Norton’s contributions.
      • Volumes of French literature and poetry.
    • The article also lists specific names of donors and mentions the opening of the Norton family’s private collection.
  4. Side Articles:

    • Other smaller articles and announcements are present on the page, including:
      • Opening hours for various exhibitions and collections at the Fogg Museum.
      • A brief note about an art exhibition related to the centennial celebration.

The newspaper page highlights a significant cultural and educational event centered around celebrating the life and contributions of Charles Eliot Norton.

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The image contains a page from a newspaper or a collection of clippings, specifically focused on the centennial celebration of Charles Eliot Norton. Here's a detailed summary:

Headline:
"Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration"

Main Article:
The article discusses the commemoration ceremonies for the 100th anniversary of Charles Eliot Norton, a prominent educator and first professor of Fine Arts at Harvard University. The events will take place at the Fogg Museum of Art.

Commemoration Details:

  • Date: The ceremonies are scheduled for the following day.
  • Opening Lecture: A lecture by Professor Paul J. Sachs, the director of the Fogg Museum, will open the event. The lecture will be held in the Large Lecture Hall at 4:30 PM.
  • Additional Events:
    • A series of lectures and events are planned, including a talk by Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan on "The American School of Classical Studies at Athens and Its Work."
    • The event will include a viewing of Norton's private collection of books, which will be on display in the museum's Treasure Room.
    • There will also be a special exhibition of Norton's personal art collection, which includes works by Botticelli, Titian, and others.

Additional Volumes:

  • The article mentions the donation of several volumes to the Widener Library by various professors and individuals, including:
    • Professor F. W. Greenough
    • Professor E. H. Kittredge
    • Professor H. W. Greenough
    • Professor E. H. Litchfield
    • And others, such as E. A. Weiser, and an anonymous donor.

Gifts and Accessions:

  • The Fogg Museum and the University's libraries have received various gifts and donations in honor of the centennial, including books and artworks.
  • The Fogg Museum of Art will open for a special exhibition of Norton's art collection, which includes a bust of Norton by Edward Burne-Jones.

Other Notes:

  • The newspaper page also includes a smaller article about the opening of the Fogg Museum's new exhibit, "Museums of the World," and other smaller notes and announcements.

Visuals:

  • There is a portrait of Charles Eliot Norton, dated 1876, which accompanies the article.
  • The page also shows a mix of other news clippings and advertisements from the same period.

Annotations:

  • There are handwritten notes and marks on the page, likely from someone who was organizing or studying these clippings.

Overall, the page provides a detailed look at the events and gifts associated with the centennial celebration of Charles Eliot Norton, highlighting his contributions to the arts and education.

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The image is a page from a newspaper dated November 15, 1927, detailing the commemoration of the centenary of Charles Eliot Norton's birth. The main headline reads "Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration."

Key points from the article include:

  1. Commemoration Ceremonies:

    • The Fogg Museum will host a lecture by Professor Walter Miller on "The American School of Classical Studies at Athens and Its Work" at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall.
    • Professor Eric R. D. Maclagan will deliver the third of his lectures on Italian Sculpture at 8:00 p.m. in the New Lecture Hall.
  2. Additional Volumes Given:

    • Widener Library received a collection of Norton family volumes from the Norton family, including works by various authors such as Robert Southey, F. H. Curtius, Charles River, and others.
    • These volumes are presented in memory of Charles Eliot Norton, with some being first editions and others rare volumes.
  3. Gifts Commemorating Charles Eliot Norton:

    • Local museums have received valuable gifts, including drawings by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, a collection of rare books, and other items.
    • The Museum of Fine Arts received a drawing by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, a gift from Professor Norton’s children.
  4. Private Collection:

    • A private collection of books by Norton will be on view in the Treasure Room during the coming month.
  5. Additional Notes:

    • The article mentions Norton's contributions to Harvard University, particularly his role in establishing the Fogg Museum and his work in the field of art history.
    • The Fogg Museum is also noted for its collections and exhibitions, including an upcoming exhibition of photographs by Frank W. Benson.

The page includes other smaller articles and headlines related to the university and local events, but the main focus is on the Norton centenary celebration and related gifts and commemorations.

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The image is a newspaper clipping detailing plans for a celebration commemorating the centennial (100th anniversary) of Charles Eliot Norton's birth. Charles Eliot Norton was an educator, a noted scholar, and a professor of Fine Arts at Harvard University.

Here's a detailed summary of the article:

Headline:

Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration

Main Article:

Commemoration Ceremonies to Take Place Tomorrow at the Museum

The article outlines the schedule and events planned for the commemoration of Charles Eliot Norton's 100th birthday, which will take place at the Fogg Museum.

Gift and Accessions:

  • Gifts Commemorate Charles Eliot Norton:
    Several valuable accessions have been received by local museums to commemorate Norton's birth. The Fogg Art Museum received a drawing by Edward Burne-Jones titled "The Sleep of Arthur in Avalon," donated by Grenville L. Winthrop, class of 1886. This piece was originally owned by Norton himself.
    • Other gifts include:
      • A portrait bust of Charles Eliot Norton by Daniel Chester French, given by Norton's children.
      • A collection of photographs showing Norton’s family, donated by his daughter, Miss Sara Norton.

Additional Volumes Given:

  • Widener Receives Collection of Norton Family Volumes:
    The Harvard College Library received additional volumes related to Charles Eliot Norton from his private collection, including:
    • Rare editions of Dante’s works.
    • Volumes donated by Professors Paul J. Sachs and Edward Waldo Forbes.

Ceremonies:

  • The celebration will include multiple events:
    • A morning ceremony at the Fogg Museum, including a lecture by Professor Paul J. Sachs on Norton’s contributions to the arts.
    • An unveiling of a memorial plaque and a portrait bust.
    • A joint commemoration at the Museum of Fine Arts, where Norton served as the honorary director.
    • An afternoon event at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, including speeches by dignitaries such as the Italian Ambassador and the President of Harvard University.

Schedule and Participants:

  • The article lists several key participants and their contributions:
    • Professor Paul J. Sachs will discuss Norton's influence.
    • Professor Forbes will speak about Norton’s work in the context of the Fogg Museum.
    • Italian Sculptor will deliver a piece on Norton’s influence on Italian studies.
    • Professor Maclagan from the Courtauld Institute, London, will also speak.
    • The Museum will open to the public post-ceremony for viewing the Norton-related collections.

Notes Section:

  • Museum of Fine Arts Announcement:
    An announcement regarding the Museum of Fine Arts' schedule, noting the hours it will be open and an exhibition of Christmas cards and other items.

Image:

  • The newspaper includes an image of Charles Eliot Norton, described as a bust created by Daniel Chester French.

This comprehensive event highlights the significant impact Norton had on education, arts, and culture, and the efforts to honor his legacy a century after his birth.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive containing multiple newspaper clippings. The clippings are primarily related to Charles Eliot Norton, a notable figure in the field of fine arts. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Gifts Commemorate Charles Eliot Norton:

    • Two local museums received valuable gifts to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Norton's birth.
    • The Museum of Fine Arts received a drawing by artist John Singer Sargent, depicting Norton's home, "Shady Hill."
    • The Fogg Art Museum received an Italian fountain-sculpture plaque.
    • Norton's children donated rare volumes to Widener Library.
  2. Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration:

    • Commemoration ceremonies were scheduled at the Fogg Museum.
    • Professors presented volumes to Widener Library in honor of Norton.
    • Notable gifts included a first edition of Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" and works by Robert Southey.
  3. Additional Articles:

    • One article mentions a lecture by Dean Walter Miller on Indian art at the Fogg Museum.
    • Another article discusses an exhibition of Christmas nativity scenes at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • There is also a mention of an exhibition of drawings by Frank W. Benson at the Fogg Museum.
  4. Photograph:

    • A photograph of Charles Eliot Norton is included, showing a portrait of him.

The clippings highlight the significance of Charles Eliot Norton's contributions to the arts and the various commemorative events and gifts associated with his centenary celebration. The articles provide insights into the cultural and academic activities at Harvard University and the Fogg Museum during that time.

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This image is a newspaper clipping discussing the events surrounding the Norton Centenary Celebration at the Fogg Museum. The articles detail commemorative ceremonies to honor Charles Eliot Norton, including the announcement of a program and additional volumes donated for the occasion. There is mention of specific individuals such as Professor Kittredge and Dean Walter Miller, and information about events and lectures scheduled to take place. The text also describes various special collections and exhibitions to be displayed in relation to the centenary. The content emphasizes the significance of Norton’s contributions and the ways in which the celebration seeks to honor his legacy.

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This image shows an open book or scrapbook with various newspaper articles and clippings pasted onto the pages. The articles seem to be of a historical and educational nature, discussing different programs, donations, commemorations, and other related events. There's also a black and white photograph of a statue inset in one of the articles. The visible text in the articles mentions things like a centenary celebration, the donation of collections to a museum, a ceremony at "the Fogg Museum," and references to historical figures and academics. It appears that these clippings have been collected as part of a personal or institutional record, possibly for archival purposes or as a memento of significant events.

On the right side of the image are the exposed edges of the book's pages, suggesting the book is quite thick. There's a shadow on the right side indicating that the light source is coming from the left, and the overall color tones are a warm beige, typical for old paper documents. The book and its contents give a sense of being preserved with care and may represent a specific interest in the historical events pertaining to the institutions or individuals mentioned in the clippings.

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The image depicts an open newspaper page from the Bridge Tribune, dated November 14, 1927. The page features several articles and columns, with a focus on cultural and academic events. Here is a detailed description:

Main Article: "Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration"

  • Headline: The prominent headline reads, "Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration."
  • Content: The article announces a commemoration ceremony for Charles Eliot Norton, a notable figure. Key details include:
    • The celebration will take place the following day at the Museum.
    • Professor Charles Eliot Norton, the first professor of Fine Arts at Harvard, will deliver the third of his lectures on Italian sculpture at 8 o'clock in the New Lecture Hall.
    • The program will also include an informal address by Professor Maclean and a joint commemoration ceremony at the Fogg Museum.
    • The museum will be open for public inspection during the afternoon, and the Fogg Museum will display a collection of Norton family volumes and private books from his coming collection in the Treasure Room during the month.

Additional Articles and Columns:

  1. "Gifts Commemorating Charles Eliot Norton"

    • This section details valuable accessions to local museums in honor of Norton's centenary. It mentions gifts to the Museum of Fine Arts, including a drawing by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, a print by Raphael, and other notable artworks.
    • It also highlights gifts to the Widener Library, such as a collection of Norton family volumes given by professors.
  2. "Widener Receives Collection of Norton Family—Volumes Given by Professors"

    • This article elaborates on the Norton family volumes donated to the Widener Library, including books from various professors and institutions.
  3. "Valuable Accessions to Local Museums Announced on Hun-Dredth Anniversary of Noted Educator's Birth"

    • This column discusses the centenary of Charles Eliot Norton's birth and the gifts received by local museums to commemorate the occasion.
  4. "Professor Paul Sachs Announces at the Same Time"

    • A brief mention of Professor Paul Sachs announcing an event in memory of Charles Eliot Norton.
  5. Other Columns:

    • Left Column: Includes smaller articles and notes, such as:
      • A reference to "Affecting the remainder of the test part of your Department."
      • Mentions of local museums, their acquisitions, and other cultural events.
    • Right Column: Contains additional news and announcements, including:
      • A reference to "OTES," possibly a section or column heading.
      • A note about "The Museum of Fine Arts" announcing an illustrated lecture by Professor Walter Miller.

Visual Elements:

  • Layout: The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with multiple columns of text and headlines.
  • Typography: The text is printed in a serif font, typical of newspapers from the early 20th century.
  • Illustrations: There is a small black-and-white illustration at the bottom left of the page, depicting a portrait of Charles Eliot Norton. The illustration is accompanied by a caption that reads: "CHARLES ELIOT NORTON 46 Busts of Norton were first pro- fessed of Fine Arts at Harvard Wed- nesday to commemorate the centenary of his birth."

Contextual Clues:

  • The newspaper is dated November 14, 1927, indicating that the events described are contemporary to that time.
  • The focus on Charles Eliot Norton suggests his significance as an educator, art historian, and influential figure in the arts and academia.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of early 20th-century cultural and academic life, highlighting commemorations, museum acquisitions, and lectures in honor of Charles Eliot Norton.

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The image is a spread of an old newspaper or magazine, featuring articles and advertisements from the late 1920s. The left page has a black-and-white photograph of a statue, possibly of Charles Eliot Norton, accompanied by a brief biography and a list of notable individuals who have contributed to the Norton Collection. The right page contains several articles, including "Fogg Program Announced for Norton Centenary Celebration," which discusses the centenary celebration of Charles Eliot Norton's birth at the Fogg Museum, and "Commemoration Ceremonies to Take Place Tomorrow at the Museum," which provides details about the celebration. Other articles include "Gifts Commemorate Charles Eliot Norton" and "Widener Receives Collection of Norton Family Volumes Given by Professors." The articles are written in a formal style typical of the era.