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This image appears to be a photograph of a page from a book or a scrapbook, with multiple newspaper clippings pasted on it. The newspapers are from The Harvard Crimson, dated November 14, 1927, and November 25, 1927. The clippings are discussing the Charles Eliot Norton Centenary Celebration, which marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Charles Eliot Norton, the first professor of fine arts at Harvard University. The articles mention the opening of exhibits at the Widener Library and the Fogg Museum, containing works and letters related to Norton, as well as the establishment of the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry at Harvard. The clippings also mention plans for a photography project involving the Harvard Division of Anthropology and Pathe Exchange, aimed at producing moving picture films of anthropological interest. There are also references to a Christmas party given by Norton at his home, Shady Hill, which was attended by students who could not go home for the holidays.
The image shows an open book with several newspaper clippings glued to the pages. The clippings are from "The Crimson," which is the student newspaper of Harvard University, dated November 14, 1927. The headline on the right-hand page reads: "Widener and Fogg Exhibits Open Norton Centenary Celebration." The article discusses the commemoration of Charles Eliot Norton, the first professor of fine arts at Harvard, and the opening of an exhibition in his honor at the Widener Library and the Fogg Museum.
The left-hand page has two main articles. The top article is titled "CHARLES ELIOT NORTON ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL," which discusses plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Norton's birth. The bottom article is titled "PATHE EXCHANGE WILL COMBINE WITH SAVANTS," which details an alliance between Pathé Exchange, Incorporated, and the Division of Anthropology at Harvard to produce anthropological films.
The book appears to be a scrapbook or collection of articles related to Charles Eliot Norton, as indicated by the content of the clippings. The pages are old and show signs of aging, with a yellowish tint. The book is bound with a dark red cover, and there are clear plastic strips on the pages, possibly to protect the clippings or to mark important sections.
This image displays an open, aged scrapbook with brittle, yellowed pages, bound in a worn red or maroon cloth cover. The pages are filled with newspaper clippings from November 1927, all centered on the centenary celebration of Charles Eliot Norton, Harvard’s first professor of fine arts.
The most prominent article, dated November 14, 1927, from The Crimson (Harvard’s student newspaper) titled “Widener and Fogg Exhibits Open Norton Centenary Celebration,” details commemorative events. These include:
The article features testimony from Dean Briggs, Norton’s former student and later dean, who describes Norton as an informal, charismatic lecturer who "turned their [students’] thoughts into new channels," awakening an “appreciation of art, literature, and friendship” through his “charming host” personality and “beautifully formed” speech.
Other visible clippings include:
Handwritten annotations (like “Nov. 15, ’27”) and the physical evidence of the scrapbook’s age—yellowing paper, creases, and the binding—suggest this is a historical archive compiled by someone close to or interested in the events, likely at Harvard, to commemorate Norton’s legacy and the opening of the new Fogg Museum. The collection documents a pivotal cultural moment at Harvard, honoring a foundational figure in American art education.
The image shows an open book with newspaper clippings from November 14, 1927, featuring articles about Charles Eliot Norton. The first article discusses the plans for a memorial exhibition of Charles Eliot Norton's works at the Widener Library, including portraits and collections from the Fogg Museum and the Tintoretto collection. The second article highlights the opening of the Norton Centenary Celebration, featuring exhibits and lectures by Dean Briggs, who describes Norton as a unique lecturer and host to students. The third article discusses an alliance between Pathé Exchange and Harvard University's Department of Anthropology to produce moving picture films of anthropological interest.
The image shows a newspaper clipping that is folded and placed on a surface. The clipping is from the Crimson newspaper, dated November 14, 1927, and it features an article about the Charles Eliot Norton Anniversary Celebration. The article announces the opening of the Widener and Fogg Exhibits as part of the celebration. The exhibit commemorates the first fine arts professor, William Norton, and will begin on that day. The article also mentions that Dean Briggs will describe Norton as a lecturer and host a gathering for students. Additionally, there is an advertisement for Pathé Exchange, which will combine with the Harvard University Moving Picture Production to produce moving picture films of anthropological interest. The article is written in black ink on white paper, and the clipping has a slightly curled edge.
The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, featuring a page dated Monday, November 14, 1927, from Cambridge, Mass. The page contains several articles and headlines, with the most prominent one at the top reading:
This headline indicates that the page is discussing a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Charles Eliot Norton, a notable figure. The article details the opening of exhibitions at the Widener Library and the Fogg Art Museum to honor Norton, a former professor at Harvard University. The text mentions:
Overall, the image captures a historical moment, documenting cultural and academic events from 1927, including a centenary celebration for Charles Eliot Norton and a collaboration between a film company and anthropologists.
An open old scrapbook or album showing yellowed newspaper clippings. The main clipping has a large headline: “Widener and Fogg Exhibits Open Norton Centenary Celebration,” dated Cambridge, Mass., Monday, November 14, 1927. It describes the Norton centenary exhibits at Harvard (Widener Library and Fogg Museum) and includes a subheading about Dean Briggs. There are smaller clippings to the left (one about “Pathe Exchange Will Combine with Savants”) and a captioned box at the bottom. The page looks aged with frayed edges and is bound in a red/brown cover with visible rings and a protective sleeve.
This image shows a scrapbook page with clipped newspaper articles adhered to it. The articles are laid out neatly in columns. They appear to be historical in context, focusing on cultural or academic events. The main highlighted texts include headlines such as "Widener and Fogg Exhibits Open Norton Centenary Celebration" and "Charles Eliot Norton Anniversary Memorial", referring to commemorations and exhibitions honoring Charles Eliot Norton, Harvard's first professor of the fine arts.
There are additional articles such as "Pathe Exchange Will Combine With Savants", discussing collaborations for film and anthropology, and another smaller article titled "Plan Art Exhibit" on planning for a student art exhibition. The page is part of a book or collection, visible from the bound spine on the left.
The image you've provided appears to be that of an open newspaper or journal. It is yellowed with age, suggesting it is quite old. The newspaper is titled at the top with the header "CAMBRIDGE, MASS., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1927." The article in the upper right corner is headlined "Widener and Fogg Exhibits Open Norton Centenary Celebration" and talks about commemorating Charles Eliot Norton as the first Dean Briggs Norton Arts Professor, with a series of lectures and exhibits at the Widener Library and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article on the left, under the header "CHARLES ELIOT NORTON ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL," continues content related to Norton's commemoration. Below, another article titled "PATHE EXCHANGE WILL COMBINE WITH SAVANTS" discusses a planned cooperation between the cinema corporation and anthropologists to move picture production, indicating a blend of cinema and scientific study at that time.
The photo also shows the edges of other pages and the frayed condition of the paper at the fold, giving us further indication of the physical state of the newspaper and perhaps its storage condition. The paper is also marked with a red "Crimson" stamp in the upper right and left parts of the newspaper, hinting at a possible connection with Harvard University, which has a student newspaper by that name.
This image shows an open scrapbook with several newspaper clippings affixed to the pages. The clippings appear to be from different dates, but all related to Charles Eliot Norton, commemorating his centenary celebration. Topics covered within the clippings include details about art exhibits at the Widener Library and Fogg Museum, collaborations between universities and anthropologists, and notes on upcoming exhibitions. The articles highlight Norton’s contributions and influence as a Fine Arts professor and a renowned scholar. Several handwritten notes, likely dates, are visible on the clippings, suggesting a careful archiving of these texts. The scrapbook itself is bound in a dark red cover with visible tabs and edges, indicating a collection of notable information and memory keeping.