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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image shows an open book with several pages visible. The book appears to be a collection of newspaper or magazine clippings, as indicated by the layout and the presence of headlines, articles, and images.

  1. Top Section:

    • There is a headline that reads "Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lists Additional Half-Courses."
    • The article mentions visiting professors and their contributions, including a Professor Peter F. Drucker, who is noted for his work on management and being given a course on management.
  2. Left Section:

    • There is an image of a woodcut by Albrecht Dürer titled "St. Jerome in His Study."
    • Below the image, there is an article titled "Fogg Museum Acquires Spanish Art."
    • The article discusses the acquisition of a dated Romanesque sculpture from 1185, which was obtained from the abbey of Santa Maria de Huerta in Spain. The sculpture is noted for its historical significance and is now part of the Fogg Museum's collection.
  3. Right Section:

    • There is a photograph of a building titled "Pink Church, Cuernavaca, Mexico" by Deeman W. Ross.
    • The photograph shows a historical church with a bell tower and people gathered around it. The church is described as having historical significance, with its origins dating back to the 16th century.

The book seems to be a compilation of articles related to art, history, and academia, with a focus on notable acquisitions and historical sites.

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The image shows an open book or possibly a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and a photograph. Here are the details of the contents:

  1. Top Clipping: The headline reads "Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lists Additional Half-Courses." The subhead mentions "Visiting Professors Play an Important Part in Second Half-Year Work." The text is somewhat faded but appears to be a news article about the faculty and visiting professors.

  2. Left Clipping: This clipping features an illustration of a religious scene with the text "A wood-cut by Albrecht Dürer, Fogg Museum Acquires Spanish Art News Cap." The description mentions that the Fogg Museum has acquired a 12th-century Romanesque capital from the cloister of Santa Maria de Ripoll, with a detailed explanation about the piece and its historical context.

  3. Right Clipping: This is a photograph of the "Pink Church, Camula, Mexico," credited to Denman W. Ross. The image depicts a historical church with a tall bell tower, and people are seen walking around the church and its surrounding buildings.

The clippings are yellowed with age, indicating that they are likely from an older publication. The book or page they are mounted on appears to be a collection or compilation of some sort, possibly for reference or research purposes.

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The image shows an old newspaper spread with several articles and images. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Headline Articles:

    • Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lists Additional Half-Courses:
      This article likely discusses new half-courses being offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

    • Visiting Professors Play an Important Part in Second Semester Courses:
      This article talks about the role of visiting professors in the upcoming second semester.

  2. Art News:

    • Fogg Museum Acquires Spanish Carved Dated Romanesque Sculpture (1185 from Abbey of Maria de Albarca):
      The Fogg Museum has acquired a notable Romanesque sculpture from the Abbey of Maria de Albarca, dated 1185. The article is written by A. Kingsley Porter and mentions that the sculpture is a significant historical artifact, originating from a Spanish Abbey.
  3. Illustrations:

    • On the left side, there is a wood-cut illustration by Albrecht Dürer, labeled as being part of the art collection at the Fogg Museum.

    • There is a photograph of a historical building, identified as the Pink Church in Cnutla, Mexico, taken by Denman W. Ross.

The newspaper appears to be dated December 15, 1927, and includes various sections relevant to university life and art history. The content suggests it is from an academic institution, possibly Harvard University, given the mention of the Fogg Museum, which is part of Harvard.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, likely from the early 20th century. The page is part of a larger book or bound collection.

The left side of the page contains a detailed article titled "Fogg Museum Acquires Spanish Art News Cap," dated December 1927. The article discusses the acquisition of a Romanesque sculpture from the Abbey of Santa Maria de Pisuerga in Spain, specifically a capital dated 1185. The sculpture is described as having historical and artistic significance, with a woodcut illustration by Albrecht Dürer accompanying the text.

The right side of the page features two smaller articles:

  1. The top article is titled "Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lists Additional Half-Courses" and mentions visiting professors playing an important role in the second semester, dated December 15, 1927.

  2. The lower article is titled "Crimson: Visiting Professors Play an Important Part in Second Semester," which seems to be a continuation or another version of the previous article, focusing on the significance of visiting professors in the curriculum.

Additionally, there is a photograph of "Pink Church, Cuautla, Mexico," credited to Denman W. Ross, situated between the two articles.

The overall layout and style of the text and images suggest it is a publication from a university, possibly Harvard given the mention of the Fogg Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The page is well-preserved and appears to be part of a bound volume or scrapbook.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically a clipping that has been placed inside a book or binder. The page contains several distinct sections and articles:

  1. Top Right Corner:

    • The headline reads "Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lists Additional Half-Courses."
    • There is also a smaller headline mentioning "Visiting Professors Play an Important Part in Second."
  2. Main Article (Center):

    • This section is titled "Fogg Museum Acquires Spanish Art News Capitals."
    • The article discusses the acquisition of Romanesque sculpted capitals from the Abbey of Santa Maria de Albañá in Spain, dated 1185, by the Fogg Museum. The text mentions the historical significance and the efforts to acquire these pieces.
    • There is a caption noting "A wood-cut by Albrecht Dürer" and a small illustration of a horse and rider, possibly referencing the art style or period being discussed.
    • Below the article text, there is a reference to a Kingsley Porter note in the Fogg Museum Notes, detailing the acquisition and the historical context.
  3. Image (Right Side):

    • The main visual is a photograph titled "Pink Church, Cuautla, Mexico" by Denman W. Ross.
    • The photograph depicts a church with a tall bell tower, likely illustrating a historic or significant architectural structure.
  4. Other Details:

    • The newspaper clipping is dated December 13, 1927.
    • The page is marked with the name "Crimson" and includes some handwritten notes or annotations, possibly indicating a personal or institutional marking.

The image overall appears to be a collection of historical articles and photographs related to art, architecture, and academic updates from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows an open book containing a collection of newspaper clippings from the late 19th or early 20th century. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Central Clippings:

    • The primary focus is on a couple of newspaper articles, both related to academic and art-related events.
    • The left clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Acquires Spanish Art News Cap." It features a woodcut by Albrecht Dürer from the Art Museum. The article describes the acquisition of a dated Romanesque sculpture from the Abbey of Maria de Albarracín, dating back to 1185.
      • The article is credited to A. Kingsley Porter and mentions his efforts to find and document the sculpture.
    • The right clipping is titled "Visiting Professors Play an Important Part in Second Year." It includes a photograph of Pink Church in Cuernavaca, Mexico, taken by Denman W. Ross. The article discusses the Faculty of Arts and Sciences listing additional half-courses, with visiting professors playing a significant role in the academic year.
  2. Surrounding Pages:

    • The surrounding pages contain various smaller articles and advertisements, which are less clear but suggest they include a range of topics from academic news to advertisements for services and products.
  3. Book Cover and Layout:

    • The book itself appears to be a bound collection of newspaper clippings, possibly part of a larger archive or a historical collection.
    • The pages are aged and show signs of wear, indicative of their historical nature.

The clippings collectively reflect an educational and cultural focus, emphasizing acquisitions in art and the contributions of visiting professors to academic life.

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The image shows an open book with several pages visible, some of which appear to be newspaper clippings or articles attached or inserted between the pages. The right-hand page features a printed black-and-white illustration titled "Pink Church, Cuautla, Mexico—Denman W. Ross." The illustration shows a church with a tall bell tower and several people standing or walking around the building. The surrounding pages contain text and other images, including one partially visible woodcut illustration on the left page. The overall appearance suggests the book is a scrapbook or an archival collection of articles and illustrations.

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This is an image of an open book with several pages visible. There are a variety of texts and images across these pages:

On the left side, part of a page featuring an intricate woodcut or engraving of a figure amidst foliage is visible. The word "Crimson" can be seen at the top of the page, suggesting it may be a page from a publication by Harvard University, which uses crimson as its color.

On the right side, the visible page includes a newspaper or journal clipping with a headline that reads "Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lists Additional Half-Courses." Below the headline, there is an article with text that is partially readable, mentioning visiting professors. Just above the article, the publication date appears to be "Dec. 15, 27," likely meaning December 15 from the year 1927, based on the style of text and context.

Below the article, there is a black and white image of a building labeled "Pink Church, Cuautla, Mexico—Dennan W. Ross." This is a reproduction of a drawing or painting depicting a church with a distinctive bell tower and several figures in the foreground that appear to be pedestrians.

The right side of the image also shows a brief glimpse of another article with the title "Fogg Museum Acquires Spanish Capitals," which refers to some art acquisition, and below, there is mention of "Dated Romanesque Sculpture" and "María de Álbanz Arez."

The book appears aged, with yellowed pages, and it's held open by a transparent sheet or placeholder. The spine of the book has a red or maroon binding partially visible, with the rest of the cover extending off to the left, outside the frame of the photo.

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The image is a photograph of an open book, specifically a scrapbook. The left page features various newspaper clippings, art prints, and articles that have been pasted onto the page. Notably, there is an article from the "Harvard Crimson" listing additional half-courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and another article discussing the Fogg Museum's acquisition of Spanish art from the Abbey of Maria de Albana.

The right page showcases a black-and-white print or illustration titled "Pink Church, Cautata, Mexico" by Denman W. Ross. The illustration depicts a street scene in front of a church, capturing buildings, a church tower, and people milling about.

The pages are secured with translucent plastic clips at the top and bottom to keep the book open. The scrapbook itself appears to be well preserved, with visible wear along the edges and slight yellowing on the pages, suggesting it is a historical or archival item.

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The image shows an open book or journal, likely from an archive or collection, with two pages visible. The left page contains a newspaper clipping titled "Fogg Museum Acquires Span Art News", dated December 13, 1927. The article discusses the acquisition of a Romanesque sculpture by Albrechts Di Maria de Albande Ave, dated 1185, from the Abbey of Santa Maria de Albande near Valencia, Spain. The article is attributed to A. Kingsley Porter and highlights the historical and artistic significance of the piece, noting its unique features and the challenges in tracing its origins.

The right page features a black-and-white illustration titled "Pink Church, Cuernavaca, Mexico—Denman W. Ross." The illustration depicts a historic church with a prominent bell tower, surrounded by a courtyard and a few figures, suggesting a colonial or early 20th-century setting. The text on the right page appears to be part of a catalog or report, with headings such as "Faculty of Arts and Sciences" and "Lists Additional Half-Courses", indicating an academic or institutional context.

The book itself has a worn, aged appearance, with visible spine markings and page edges that suggest frequent use. The pages are slightly yellowed, and the text is printed in a serif font typical of early 20th-century publications. The overall presentation suggests this is part of a historical archive or collection, possibly related to art, architecture, or academic records.