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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 791153

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The image is a page from a publication dated January 21, 1928, titled "The Art News." It appears to be a scanned page from a book or magazine, with text discussing academic announcements and events. Here's a breakdown of the content:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Changes in Staff at Harvard Announced."
    • The text mentions appointments and resignations at Harvard University, focusing on various departments like psychiatry, history, and business administration. It lists names such as Harry C. Solomon, Samuel K. Lothrop, and others.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "Morey to Give Course at N.Y.U."
    • This section describes an invitation from New York University by Professor Rufus Morey of Princeton to teach a series of lectures on illuminated manuscripts. The course will be a seminar format, lasting for 15 lectures, with a tuition fee of $27.00 per course. The course content includes East Christian and early Latin illuminated manuscripts, and the lectures will be given at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  3. Middle Section:

    • Headline: "Student Exhibition February 6 to March 1."
    • This section announces the second annual exhibition of student art works at Harvard University and Radcliffe College. The exhibition will run from February 6 to March 1 in the new Fogg Art Museum. It mentions the purpose of the exhibition, which is to stimulate interest in art collecting, and details about the selection criteria.
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "Harvard University Calendar Open to the Public."
    • This section lists public events at Harvard University, including a lecture on Greek Music by Madame Eva Sikelianos on January 24 and a preaching by the Rev. Alexander MacColl on January 22.

The page appears to be part of a historical publication, likely focused on academic and cultural events, with a particular emphasis on the arts and humanities.

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This image showcases an open book with newspaper clippings pasted onto its pages. The clippings appear to be from January 21, 1928, as indicated by the dates on the clippings. The book has a maroon cover and the pages are yellowed, suggesting it is quite old.

The left page contains two main clippings:

  1. "CHANGES IN STAFF AT HARVARD ANNOUNCED" - This clipping lists various appointments and resignations at Harvard University, including positions in psychiatry, history, government and economics, English, and psychology.
  2. "STUDENT EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 6 TO MARCH 1" - This clipping discusses an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works collected by students of Harvard University and Radcliffe College.

The right page contains a clipping titled "MOREY TO GIVE COURSE AT N. Y. U." which discusses a series of seminar courses on illuminated manuscripts to be given by Professor Rufus Morey at New York University. The course will cover various manuscripts from different periods and regions, including East Christian, early Latin, and West Frankish manuscripts. The tuition fee for the course is $27.00.

There are also other smaller clippings on the right page, but their content is not fully visible in the image. The text at the bottom of the right page says "See next page," indicating that the article continues on the following page.

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This image displays an open, vintage book or newspaper, laid flat against a neutral gray background. The paper is visibly aged, with a yellowed, off-white color and slightly frayed, uneven edges, suggesting it is an original print from the early 20th century. The book rests inside a dark red or maroon cloth binding.

The content visible is a page from "The Art News" dated January 21, 1922 (Vol. 21, No. 11), featuring several distinct articles related to academic art history and university affairs. The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with multi-column text, bold headline fonts, and dense articles.

Key Articles Visible:

  1. "CHANGES IN STAFF AT HARVARD ANNOUNCED"

    • Details appointments and resignations of faculty at Harvard University, including Samuel K. Lothrop at the Peabody Museum, Charles C. Whitcomb, and others in history, government, economics, and psychology.
  2. "STUDENT EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 6 TO MARCH 1"

    • Announces the second annual exhibition of student artwork at the Fogg Art Museum. The purpose is to showcase student work as "objects of artistic merit" — including painting, sculpture, prints, textiles, glassware, and pottery — and to allow students to manage the exhibition with guidance from Professor P. J. Sachs.
  3. "Harvard University Calendar OPEN TO THE PUBLIC"

    • Lists upcoming public lectures and events at Harvard in January/February 1922, such as a sermon by Rev. Alexander MacCall and a lecture on “Greek Music” by Madame Eva Sikelianos.
  4. "MOREY TO GIVE COURSE AT N. Y. U." (Main headline in the central column)

    • Reports that New York University has invited Professor Harry Thurston Morey of Princeton to teach a series of 15 seminar courses on illuminated manuscripts during the 1922 spring semester.
    • The courses will cover Eastern Christian and early Latin illuminated manuscripts (13th–18th centuries), their stylistic evolution, and their relation to Byzantine, Gothic, and Carolingian art.
    • Professor Morey’s course is priced at $27.00. Other instructors mentioned include Dean Everett V. Meeks (Yale) on Italian manuscripts and Professor K. J. Conant of Harvard on medieval architecture.
  5. "PROF. CONANT TO GIVE LECTURES ON CHURCH BUILDING AND DECORATION"

    • Briefly notes that Professor K. J. Conant will give fifteen lectures at NYU on Church Building and Decoration, starting February 29, 1922.
  6. "CANADIAN ART" (partial, far right column)

    • Mentions an exhibition of Canadian art in New York, including works by Arthur P. Bide, and references the Canadian Art Society and Toronto art scene.

The overall impression is of a historical periodical documenting the vibrant intellectual and cultural life of American universities and museums in the early 1920s, with a strong focus on art history pedagogy and scholarly exhibitions. The text is dense and academic in tone, reflecting its intended audience of art professionals, students, and culturally engaged readers.

Caption: “An open 1922 edition of The Art News, showcasing scholarly articles on university art courses, faculty changes at Harvard, and student exhibitions — a window into early 20th-century art history education in America.”

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The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, with several columns of text. The top of the page features a bold heading "The Art News" in the center, indicating the section's focus on art-related topics. Below this heading, there are various articles and announcements.

The left column includes an article titled "Changes in Staff at Harvard University," which announces new appointments and resignations within the university, including a new director of the Peabody Museum.

The middle column has a section titled "Morey to Give Course at N. Y. U." detailing a course offered by Professor Rufus Morey at New York University, focusing on illuminated manuscripts.

The right column contains a section titled "Morey to Courses," which discusses the course content, including lectures on early Christian manuscripts, Latin and Greek texts, and the evolution of art styles from the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages.

The bottom of the page includes a section titled "Harvard University Public Calendar," providing a schedule of events, including lectures on Greek music and art.

The text is presented in a traditional newspaper format, with columns and headings, and the paper appears to be aged, suggesting it is a historical document.

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The image depicts an open book, specifically a Harvard University Calendar, with the date of January 21, 1935, visible at the top. The book is open to two pages, each containing distinct sections of text.

The left page is titled "CHANGES IN STAFF ANNOUNCED" and lists several appointments and reappointments at Harvard University. Notable appointments include Harry C. Solomon as an assistant professor of psychiatry, Samuel K. Lothrop as director of the Peabody Museum, and Charles H. Taylor as an assistant in history and government. Additionally, there are mentions of assistant professors in various departments such as history, economics, and languages.

The right page features "The Art News" section, which includes announcements and course descriptions. One notable announcement is that Professor Rufus Morey will give a series of three seminars on illuminated manuscripts. The courses described cover a range of topics, including the transformation of Hellenistic style into the earliest Christian Medieval forms, the evolution of style in Asia Minor and the Gospels of Rabula, and the art of the Dark Ages. There are also mentions of courses on the history of the physical and economic geography of the Roman Empire, and the art and culture of various migratory peoples.

The text is printed in a serif font, and the pages have a traditional layout with clear headings and subheadings. The book appears to be bound with a dark brown cover, and the pages are aged, giving the book a vintage look.

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The image depicts an open page from a historical document, likely a university bulletin or academic calendar, dated January 21, 1925. The page is titled "The Art News" and is part of a publication detailing academic announcements, course offerings, and university events. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page displays the title "The Art News" in bold, centered text.
    • Below the title, there is a subheading: "MOREY TO GIVE COURSE AT N. Y. U." This indicates that the main focus of the page is an announcement about a course being offered by Professor Rufus Morey at New York University.
  2. Main Article:

    • The central portion of the page is dedicated to an article about Professor Rufus Morey, who is described as a Professor of Art at Princeton University.
    • The article announces that Morey will give a series of three seminars on illuminated manuscripts, scheduled to open on February 2nd.
    • The seminars will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., starting from February 2nd and continuing for six weeks, with lectures on Fridays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
    • The seminars will focus on the evolution of illuminated manuscripts from the East Christian and early Latin illumined Carolingian to the Frankish manuscripts of the 10th to 11th centuries, including examples from the West Frankish, Anglo-Saxon, and Hellenistic traditions.
    • The course will include manuscripts from the Bibliothèque Nationale, the British Museum, the Vatican Library, and other notable collections.
    • The tuition fee for the course is $27.00 for each course.
  3. Additional Announcements:

    • Left Column:

      • Changes in Staff at Harvard University: This section announces resignations and appointments within the Harvard faculty, including names such as Harry C. Solomon, Samuel K. Lothrop, Charles C. Williamson, and others. It also mentions the division of history into three years and the appointment of Charles H. Taylor as assistant professor of history.
      • Student Exhibition: An announcement for a student exhibition to be held from February 6 to March 1, organized by the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will feature works by students and will be open to the public.
      • Harvard University Calendar: A brief note about the Open to the Public events, including a lecture by Professor Alexander MacDonald on January 22 and a lecture by Professor Eva Leespman on January 24.
    • Right Column:

      • Morey to Give Course at N. Y. U.: This section elaborates on the course details mentioned in the main article, including the topics to be covered, such as the evolution of illuminated manuscripts, the Latin evolution of Hellenistic style, and the transformation of definite artistic style into the earliest known Medieval forms assumed by Christian art in the Greek East and Latin West.
      • The article also mentions that the course will include manuscripts from the Bibliothèque Nationale, the British Museum, the Vatican Library, and other notable collections.
      • The tuition fee is reiterated as $27.00 for each course.
  4. Formatting:

    • The text is typeset in a classic serif font, typical of early 20th-century printing.
    • The page is numbered "See next page" at the bottom right, indicating that this is part of a larger document or publication.
    • The left margin contains vertical lines, likely for binding or indexing purposes.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page has a aged appearance, with slight discoloration and wear, suggesting it is a historical document.
  • The text is neatly arranged in columns, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The overall layout is structured and formal, consistent with academic or institutional publications of the era.

Contextual Clues:

  • The mention of Harvard University and New York University indicates that this document is related to academic institutions.
  • The focus on illuminated manuscripts and art history suggests that the publication is targeted toward students, faculty, or art enthusiasts interested in medieval and early modern art.

In summary, the image shows a page from an academic bulletin or newsletter from January 21, 1925, announcing a course on illuminated manuscripts by Professor Rufus Morey at New York University, along with other university-related news and events. The document reflects the formal and structured style of early 20th-century academic communications.

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  • A bound scrapbook or notebook opened to two facing pages.
  • The pages are filled with pasted newspaper/magazine clippings, printed in dense three-column layouts.
  • Headlines visible include “CHANGES IN STAFF AT HARVARD ANNOUNCED” and “MOREY TO GIVE COURSE AT N.Y.U.” from The Art News, with other small article clips about Harvard events and student exhibitions.
  • The paper is aged and yellowed; the book cover and spine are visible (a reddish-brown cover), and the scrapbook lies on a light blue surface.
  • Overall, it looks like an early-20th-century archive or scrapbook of art/academic news.

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This image shows an open book or scrapbook with newspaper clippings adhered to the pages. The clipped articles, dated January 21, 1933, cover various topics related to education, art, and university announcements. The visible headlines include:

  1. "Changes in Staff at Harvard Announced" – This article lists new appointments and staff changes at Harvard University.
  2. "Student Exhibition February 6 to March 1" – An announcement about a student art exhibition showcasing various works.
  3. "Harvard University Calendar Open to the Public" – Information about public events at Harvard, including lectures and exhibits.
  4. "Morey to Give Course at N.Y.U." – Announcing Professor Rufus Morey of Princeton giving a course at New York University, detailing topics like manuscripts, architectural texts, and art history.

The page's layout suggests an emphasis on curating educational and cultural news.

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You've presented an image of an open book or journal, displaying two pages with printed text and an aged, yellowed appearance. The left page is labeled "Jan. 31, 1925," probably indicating the date of print or publication. This page contains various headings, such as "CHANGES IN STAFF AT HARVARD ANNOUNCED," "STUDENT EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 6 TO MARCH 1," and "Harvard University Calendar." The text under each heading provides information corresponding to academic news, events, and schedules, likely associated with Harvard University.

The right page is labeled "The Art NEWS," referring to art-related news, and dated "Jan. 21, 1925." One of the prominent headings is "MOREY TO GIVE COURSE AT N. Y. U." There are several columns of articles, and the text is dense, indicating in-depth discussions or articles on varied topics. There are also small texts that seem to be advertisements or notices related to art courses ("ART COURSES," "CANVASES FOR PAINTING," "PROF. MOREY TO PROFESS TO PRINCETON"). The overall appearance suggests this is a historical document, possibly from an academic or art-focused publication from the 1920s.

Please note that the detailed content of the texts cannot be read from the image as the resolution is not high enough to discern individual words clearly.

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The image depicts an open book, more specifically a scrapbook, containing newspaper articles pasted onto its pages. The articles are primarily regarding academic news and events from Harvard University and New York University as printed in The Art News on January 21, 1933. There are three sections visible:

  1. Changes in Staff at Harvard Announced: This article lists new appointments and changes in staff at Harvard University, including details of various professors and faculty members joining different departments.

  2. Student Exhibition February 6 to March 1: This article announces a second annual student exhibition at Harvard featuring works in various mediums by students of the Fine Arts and Graduate Schools.

  3. Morey to Give Course at N. Y. U.: This elaborates on courses to be given by Professor Rufus Morey of Princeton at New York University, detailing the topics and structure of the art and historical instruction to be offered.

The book's binding and edges are visible, showing it's maintained in a meticulous manner. There is a red fabric spine, and the pasted articles have been cut and glued neatly onto the pages. The image highlights the aesthetic and functional aspect of historical information compilation in scrapbook form.