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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 791127

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The image appears to be a page from a vintage publication, specifically from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page is dated December 25, 1927, and includes a mix of news articles and announcements. Here is a breakdown of the content:

  1. Top Section:

    • A heading "In the World of Art" with a subheading by F.W. Coburn.
    • The article discusses the Museum of Fine Arts, mentioning a Sunday afternoon lecture that will be omitted. It also references the Blakes' Book of Job and other art exhibitions.
  2. Middle Section:

    • A larger section titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" with page number 359.
    • Various announcements and news items:
      • A tribute to Alexander McKinlock, mentioning his significance to Harvard and the world.
      • News about the American Antiquarian Society, including the election of new officers.
      • Information about the Crimson Board, including the election of new officers for The Crimson.
      • Details about the Liberal Club Officers, listing new positions and individuals.
      • An announcement about meals at Brooks House, describing a venture to serve breakfasts and luncheons.
      • A debate announcement with Harvard and Boston College teams set for January 11.
  3. Right Side:

    • Another piece of news titled "AT FOSTER'S," discussing watercolor drawings by R. Clipston Sturgis and prints by Dorothy Sturgis Harding, on display at Foster's Park Square.

The page has a vintage appearance, with aged paper and a somewhat formal tone, typical of early 20th-century publications.

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This image shows an open book, likely a scrapbook or collection of clippings, with a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" prominently displayed. The page is dated December 25, 1927, and contains several sections of text:

  1. Alexander McKinlock: This section praises Alexander McKinlock and discusses his impact on Harvard and the world.
  2. American Antiquarian Society: This section reports on the annual meeting of the American Antiquarian Society held in Worcester, Mass., on October 19, 1927. It mentions the resignations of Waldo Lincoln as president and Samuel B. Woodward as treasurer, and the election of new officers.
  3. The Crimson Board: This section lists the officers elected by The Crimson, including the managing editor, photographic chairman, and secretary.
  4. Liberal Club Officers: This section lists the newly elected officers of the Harvard Liberal Club for the first half of the current academic year.
  5. Meals at Brooks House: This section discusses the Phillips Brooks House Association's new venture of serving breakfasts and luncheons at small cost.
  6. Debate with Boston College: This section mentions an upcoming debate between the Harvard Debating team and a team representing the Fulton Debating Society of Boston College.

At the top of the page, there is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Herald" titled "In the World of Art" by F. W. Coburn, which discusses art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum and Foster's.

The book appears to be old, with yellowed pages and a dark red or maroon binding. There is also a clear plastic sheet partially placed over the open pages.

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This is a photograph of an open, vintage scrapbook or clipping album.

Overall Impression:
The book has a dark red or maroon cloth-bound cover, showing signs of age and use. The pages are yellowed, thin, and brittle, with some edges appearing slightly frayed or damaged. The items pasted into the book are newspaper clippings from the late 1920s, held in place with visible, aged tape strips along the edges.

Content of the Clippings:

The most prominent article, occupying the left-hand page, is titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" with the page number 359 at the top. It is a collection of announcements for the Harvard Alumni community, including:

  • A tribute to Alexander McKinnock.
  • Updates on the American Antiquarian Society, mentioning Waldo Lincoln and Charles L. Nichols.
  • A list of newly elected officers for The Crimson Board, including Alan R. Sweezy and William M. Randol.
  • Information on newly elected Liberal Club Officers for the current academic year, such as E. H. Hubbard (President) and H. A. Rusch (Treasurer).

Another article on the left page is titled "MEALS AT BROOKS HOUSE", describing plans for serving breakfasts and luncheons for students at Phillips Brooks House.

The right-hand page features a larger, prominent clipping from the Boston Herald, dated Dec. 26, '27. Its masthead banner reads "In the World of Art" by F. W. Coblen.

This article discusses:

  • A painting by Koïto Tomita being shown in the newspaper.
  • Art collectors like Frederick Brown and Samuel P. Avery.
  • An exhibition at Foster's featuring water-color drawings by R. Clipston Sturgis, with criticism from Geoffrey Keynes.
  • A mention of the "Fogg Museum" and the word "colour" being spelled in what is described as a "new style."

Additional Details:

  • The text is printed in dense columns, typical of newspapers from that era.
  • A small, torn fragment of a clipping from the Boston Herald's "World of Art" section is also visible, taped to the upper right side of the right-hand page.
  • The overall presentation suggests this is a personal collection of relevant news clippings, likely curated by someone with an interest in Harvard University, Boston society, and the art world in the late 1920s.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper or magazine with a red border on the sides. The pages are open to reveal a mix of text and images. The top of the page features a headline "In the World of Art" and a subheading "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." Below the headline, there is a small article about an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, mentioning a Chinese interior painting and Buddhist paintings. The article also discusses the Fugg Museum's water-colored prints by Dorothy Blake.

The middle section of the page includes a list of officers for the Harvard Liberal Club, with names and positions such as President, Secretary, and members of the Executive Committee.

The bottom section of the page features an article about the Crimson Board, which includes the names of the managing editor, photo-graphic chairman, and other editorial staff.

The image also shows the layout of the page with columns and the use of bold and italic fonts to highlight different sections of the text.

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The image shows an open book with a red border, containing several pages. The book appears to be a newspaper or a magazine, as it has a header that reads "Boston Herald" and a date of December 25, 1927. The pages contain text, and the text is organized in columns. The text is in black font, and some of the words are in bold. The book is open to page 359, which contains an article about the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The article mentions the names of some individuals, such as "John L. Batchelder, Jr., '30, of Boston," and "David P. Harmon, '30, of Yonkers, N. Y." The book also contains other articles, such as "In the World of Art" and "American Antiquarian Society."

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The image shows an open book, specifically a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated December 25, 1927. The page is from the Boston Herald section, as indicated by the header at the top left. The content is formatted in a newspaper-style layout, with multiple columns of text and various headings and subheadings.

Key Features of the Page:

  1. Headline and Title:

    • The main headline at the top reads: "In the World of Art", suggesting the article is related to art or cultural topics.
  2. Columns and Layout:

    • The page is divided into multiple columns of text, typical of newspaper or bulletin formatting.
    • The left column contains a detailed article discussing the American Antiquarian Society, mentioning officers, meetings, and resignations. It also references notable individuals such as Samuel B. Woodward and Charles L. Nichols.
    • The right column contains additional news items, including:
      • Harvard Club Officers: A list of officers elected for the Harvard Club of Boston.
      • Meals at Brooks House: Information about the Phillips Brooks House Association, including breakfast and lunch services.
      • Debate with Boston College: A note about a debate scheduled between Harvard and Boston College on January 11, with the question being resolved by a vote.
  3. Textual Content:

    • The text is dense and formatted in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century publications.
    • The content includes names, titles, and organizational details, indicating it is an official bulletin or newsletter rather than a casual news article.
  4. Page Number and Source:

    • The page is numbered 359, located at the top right corner.
    • The header indicates it is from the Boston Herald, dated Dec. 25, '27.
  5. Visual Elements:

    • The page appears to be part of a bound volume, as suggested by the visible spine and the structured layout.
    • There are no illustrations or photographs; the content is purely textual.

Contextual Clues:

  • The Harvard Alumni Bulletin suggests this is an official publication for Harvard University alumni, providing updates on university-related news, events, and organizational activities.
  • The inclusion of the Boston Herald header implies that this page may have been reprinted or included as part of a larger publication or archive.

Overall, the image depicts a historical document from 1927, focusing on academic, organizational, and cultural news relevant to Harvard alumni and the broader Boston community.

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An old bound book opened to a single yellowed page. The page is titled “HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN 359” and is printed in a small two-column layout with numerous short biographical notes and headings (e.g., club officers, debates, committees). The paper looks aged, with brownish edges, and the book is set on top of or inside a larger volume that shows clipped newspaper articles at the top, including a header that reads “In the World of Art” from the Boston Herald. Overall, it’s a vintage archival page from a Harvard alumni publication.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a bound collection of articles, bulletins, or clippings. The visible page contains text from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and additional clippings. At the top is a headline from the Boston Herald, dated "Dec. 26, ’27." In one excerpt titled "In the World’s Art," content related to art and cultural discussions is included.

The main text in the center of the page includes updates from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin with sections like "American Antiquarian Society," "The Crimson Board," "Liberal Club Officers," "Meals at Brooks House," and "Debate With Boston College." The font is serif, and the layout is columned, resembling a newsletter or formal publication format.

The top margin contains handwritten annotations indicating the newspaper's source and date, and the document itself is housed in a protective frame or container, with what looks like transparent clips helping secure it. The page is archival in nature, likely part of a preserved historical record.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be an old publication, specifically the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The page is slightly yellowed with age and is open to an article with the header "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." A subtitle within the view reads "American Antiquarian Society" which refers to an article discussing the society and its members. The right edge of the page is somewhat curled, revealing another page behind it. The top left corner of the image includes a clipped article header that reads "In the World of Art" from the "Boston Herald, Dec. 6, '41", indicating that this article is from December 6th, 1941. The Bulletin contains various text sections about alumni and activities, with names and affiliations mentioned in the context of club officers, committee members, and other mentions typical of alumni-related content.

The page is well-maintained though it shows signs of age and use. There's a feel of archival material - substantial, well-kept, but definitely from an earlier period, possibly the mid-20th century, judging by the '41 date and typeface used.

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This is a scanned image of a historical document consisting of a newspaper clipping and a page from a publication called the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin." The clipping at the top left is from the Boston Herald, dated December 6th, 1927, and appears to be a section titled "In the World of Art" by F.W. Coburn. Below the clipping is an excerpt from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, which is page 359 of the publication.

The page includes several sections such as:

  1. American Antiquarian Society:

    • Details about the annual meeting of the society held in Worcester, which includes the appointment of several new officers.
  2. The Crimson Board:

    • Information about the election of new managing editors for "The Crimson", listing their names and roles.
  3. Liberal Club Officers:

    • A list of newly elected officers for the Harvard Liberal Club for the first half of the academic year, along with their respective positions and hometowns.
  4. Meals at Brooks House:

    • Mention of the Phillips Brooks House Association's initiative to serve breakfasts and lunches this week, with specific reference to accommodations for students.
  5. Debate with Boston College:

    • Announcement of an upcoming debate between Harvard and Boston College teams, set to discuss whether Al Smith is qualified for the presidency, scheduled to occur in Symphony Hall, Boston.

Other miscellaneous details include names and towns of various individuals related to Harvard alumni activities and student clubs. The condition of the document suggests it has been carefully preserved, possibly part of an archival collection, with the text primarily typed and formatted in a straightforward manner typical of early 20th-century publications.