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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper, specifically from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated February 4, 1928. The page is divided into several sections containing various articles and notices.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Harvard Dinner Plates Will Arrive in March"
    • This article discusses the shipment of new Harvard dinner plates, which have been popular with students and faculty. It mentions that over 3,600 dozen sets have already been sold, with 4,000 dozen more expected to arrive from England.
  2. Top Middle Section:

    • Headline: "Twelve Rooms Added to Old Fogg Crimson"
    • This article talks about the addition of 12 new rooms to the Fogg Art Museum, which will serve as tutorial rooms and conference spaces for students. It also mentions that the lecture hall will continue to be used by the College and the front rooms will be used by the School of Architecture.
  3. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "Collections and Critiques"
    • This section includes an article about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting. It highlights the Charles Bain Hoyt Collection and mentions that the exhibition is open to the public until March 3.
  4. Middle Section:

    • Various articles about the appointment of new faculty members, including Cecil Dunmore Murray and Marshall Henry Bailey.
    • There's also a notice about the Harvard University Calendar, listing public lectures scheduled for February 5th, 8th, and 10th.
  5. Bottom Section:

    • A news item from the "New York Times" about a lecture on "The Character of Medieval Painting" by Professor Adolph Goldschmidt of the Berlin University.
    • A notice about the Harvard University Calendar listing public lectures on Italian sculpture, Irish literary movement, and crime and punishment.

The page also contains a visible tear or hole near the middle, and the paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating it is from an older newspaper.

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This image shows an open scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings from 1928. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping others. The content of the clippings appears to be related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. The top left clipping is about "Harvard Dinner Plates" and mentions that over 3600 dozen sets have already found purchasers, with 4000 dozen sets coming from England. It discusses the revival of an old custom in the university and the arrival of the new Harvard dinner plates in March.

  2. The top middle clipping is about the addition of twelve new rooms to the old Fogg Art Museum. It states that the new rooms will be used for tutorial work and conferences for students in the College, and the furniture is expected to arrive in time for occupancy by the following Tuesday.

  3. The top right clipping is titled "Collections and Critiques" and discusses a loan exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting at the Fogg Museum. It mentions the Charles Bain Hoyt Collection and its significance.

  4. The bottom left clipping lists some faculty members and their roles at Harvard University, including Cecil Dunmore Murray, William Mace Hickey, Stanley de Jongh Osborne, and Volney Foster Righter.

  5. The bottom middle clipping is about the Fogg Art Museum and mentions a loan exhibition of Japanese art from the Charles Bain Hoyt Collection, which will remain open to the public until March 3rd.

  6. The bottom right clipping is about the Harvard University Calendar and lists various events and lectures open to the public, including a lecture on "Italian Sculpture," a symposium on "Crime and Punishment," and a lecture on "Some Personalities in the Irish Literary Movement."

  7. The far right clipping discusses the admission of qualified men to Harvard and the number of qualified applicants who were refused admission by all the colleges of Massachusetts.

The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of news articles related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum, covering topics such as the revival of customs, new facilities, exhibitions, and academic events.

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This image displays an open, aged newspaper or periodical, bound within a dark reddish-brown, textured cover, suggesting it is part of a bound volume or scrapbook. The pages are yellowed with time, giving them an antique appearance. The newspaper is from The Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, dated January 25, 1928, as seen in the masthead of the right-hand page.

The content is laid out in a traditional newspaper column format, with several articles covering university news, events, and cultural exhibitions. The main headlines are:

  • Left Page (Page 1): "HARVARD DINNER PLATES WILL ARRIVE IN MARCH"
    This article details the arrival of over 3,600 new dinner plates for the university, with 4,000 already ordered from England. It explains how students can order a second set, and describes the plates' designs, which feature engravings based on sketches by Professor R. J. Conant showing 12 views of campus buildings.

  • Center Column (Page 2): "Twelve Rooms Added to Old Fogg"
    Reports on renovations to the Fogg Art Museum, where 12 new rooms have been completed behind the original building. These will be used for student tutorials and lectures, with the front rooms for the School of Architecture.

  • Right Page (Page 3): "Collections and Critiques" — "FOGG SHOWS JAPANESE POTTERY AND PAINTING"
    A review of an exhibition of Japanese art from the Charles Bain Hoyt collection, currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum. It praises the arrangement and artistic value of the ceramics and paintings, noting the unusual opportunity for Americans to see such works.

Also visible are:

  • Faculty appointments and promotions effective in February and September 1928, including Cecil Dunmore Murray, William Mace Hickey, Stanley de Jongh Osborne, and Marshall Henry Bailey.
  • A Harvard University Calendar for the week of January 30, listing public services, lectures, and exhibitions.
  • A boxed note at the bottom of the right column: “16 Qualified Men Out of 31” — likely a reference to admissions or examinations.
  • In the center column, a small printed line: “Harvard University Gazette FEB. 4, 1928.”, suggesting this publication may also be incorporating or referencing content from another university publication.

The image also shows some signs of aging and use: slight creases in the paper, a visible crease along the centerfold, and a small blue annotation or underlining near the “Harvard University Gazette” note. The overall aesthetic is historical, scholarly, and focused on campus life and cultural events at Harvard in the late 1920s.

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The image shows a spread of pages from a newspaper or magazine. The pages are filled with text, images, and advertisements. The text is in black ink and appears to be a report or article. The images include photographs and illustrations. The advertisements are for various products and services, such as a museum exhibit, a university, and a company. The pages are bound together with a leather cover and have a gold-embossed title on the front cover.

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The image depicts a collection of pages from a newspaper or magazine, likely from the early 20th century, based on the style and typography. The pages are arranged in a scrapbook format, with multiple pages visible, each containing different articles and announcements.

The top left page is titled "HARVARD DINNER PLATES WILL ARRIVE IN MARCH" and discusses the arrival of new dinner plates for Harvard University. It mentions the anticipation among students and the process of ordering and receiving these plates.

Adjacent to this, on the right side, is a page titled "Collections and Critiques" which features an article about an exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting. The article highlights the significance of the exhibition and the quality of the displayed works.

Below these, there are additional pages with various announcements and articles, including one about the addition of rooms to the Fogg Art Museum and another about a lecture series. The articles are written in a formal and informative tone, typical of academic or cultural publications of the time.

The layout of the pages suggests a methodical and organized approach to preserving information, likely for reference or historical purposes. The scrapbook format indicates an intention to compile and save these articles for future reading or study.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication dated January 29, 1925, featuring a collection of news articles and announcements. The layout is dense with text, organized into multiple columns, and includes various headlines and subheadings. Here is a detailed description:

Headlines and Content Overview:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "HARVARD DINNER PLATES WILL ARRIVE IN MARCH"
      • Discusses the arrival of over 3600 dozen sets of Harvard dinner plates, which are being sold to alumni and others. It mentions the process of placing orders, the engraving of plates, and the variety of designs available, including views of Harvard buildings.
    • Subheadings:
      • "PLACING OF SECOND ORDER TO DEPEND ON DEMAND"
      • "Views of University on Plates"
      • "Connoisseurs Prize Plates"
      • Details the process of making the plates, their designs, and their appeal to collectors.
  2. Top Center Section:

    • Headline: "Twelve Rooms Added to Old Fogg"
      • Reports on the expansion of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, noting that 12 new rooms have been added. It discusses the use of these rooms for the lecture hall, the front rooms for the School of Architecture, and the continuation of work and conferences in the existing spaces.
    • Subheadings:
      • "metic Dentistry"
      • Lists faculty appointments and changes, including:
        • Cecil Dumore Murray as Instructor and Tutor in Biochemistry.
        • Stanley J. Hoge as Instructor in Biochemistry.
        • William de Marce Hickey as Proctor.
        • Tolhey Foster Righter as Proctor.
      • Additional Articles:
        • "To Take Effect September 1, 1925—"
          • Announces the appointment of M.D. Hall as Surgeon Adviser.
        • "Harvard University Gazette"
          • Mentions the opening of the Fogg Art Museum's Charles Bain Hoyt Collection of Japanese art.
  3. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "Collections and Critiques"
      • Focuses on the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting. It highlights the Hoyt Loan Collection, which is open to the public until March 3d. The article describes the collection, noting its significance and the variety of items on display, including Buddhist paintings and ceramic works.
    • Subheadings:
      • "FOGG SHOWS JAPANESE POTTERY AND PAINTING"
      • Discusses the Hoyt Loan Collection, its arrangement, and the types of items displayed, such as Buddhist paintings and ceramic pieces.
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "Study on A. G. Adolph Goldschmidt Lecture"
      • Mentions a lecture by A. G. Adolph Goldschmidt on "The Character of Medieval Painting (Classroom A)" at the Metropolitan Museum, scheduled for Tuesday, January 29, 1925, at 4:15 p.m. The lecture is open to the public without charge.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "16 Qualified Men Out of '31'"
      • Reports on the results of an examination for admission to Harvard University. Out of 31 applicants, 16 were qualified, and the aggregate number of applicants was 141. The article notes that 58 were men-16 of them being Harvard men—and 114 were women, with most being young people, likely all of them entering their first college. It also mentions that applicants who fail to meet the qualifications are not admitted.

Design and Layout:

  • The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with dense columns of text and clear headings.
  • The text is printed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The page includes dates, such as Jan. 29, '25, indicating the publication date.
  • The content is varied, covering topics such as university news, art exhibitions, lectures, and admissions.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a snapshot of academic and cultural life at Harvard University in January 1925, highlighting events, exhibitions, and institutional updates. It reflects the era's focus on education, art, and university life, with detailed announcements and reports.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from the Harvard Crimson, showcasing various articles and advertisements. The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping or partially cut off, suggesting they were gathered from different issues of the newspaper.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • "Harvard Dinner Plates Will Arrive in March": This article discusses the upcoming arrival of new Harvard dinner plates, featuring a design by Professor K.J. Conant '15. The plates are made from sketches by Conant and will replace the College of 100 years ago.
  • "Twelve Rooms Added to Old Fogg": This article reports on the addition of twelve new rooms to the old Fogg Art Museum, which was completed yesterday in the rear of the Museum. The lecture hall will continue to be used by the College, and the front rooms will be used by the School of Architecture.
  • "Fogg Shows Japanese Pottery and Painting": This article highlights the Fogg Museum's exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting, featuring works by Mr. Charles Baine Hoyt's loan collection. The exhibition showcases more than 100 pieces, including pottery and paintings where even the layman must see at once that he moves among artificers.
  • "16 Qualified Men Out of 31": This article discusses the results of the Harvard College entrance examination, with 16 men out of 31 applicants being accepted. The article notes that the number of men who are not qualified to get a college education is still high.
  • "Connoisseurs Praise Plates": This article discusses the new plates being made by makers of wood-cuts before the days of half-tones. The plates are to be finished in a series of handwork which in the open of connoisseurs, will make them excellent samples of blue Staffordshire, and valuable from the collector's standpoint.
  • "FOGG ART MUSEUM": This article discusses a loan exhibition of Japanese art, mainly from the Charles Dain Hoyt Collection, which is now on view in the Fogg Art Museum and will remain open to the public until March 30.
  • "OPEN TO THE PUBLIC": This article discusses the Harvard University Calendar, which is open to the public on Sunday, February 5, at 11:00 a.m. The lecture will be given by Professor Eric K. D. Florence, director and secretary of the Museum, London, and Charles Elliot Norton, professor of poetry.
  • "16 Qualified Men Out of 31": This article discusses the results of the Harvard College entrance examination, with 16 men out of 31 applicants being accepted. The article notes that the number of men who are not qualified to get a college education is still high.

Summary:

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings from the Harvard Crimson, featuring various articles and advertisements. The clippings cover topics such as the arrival of new Harvard dinner plates, the addition of new rooms to the old Fogg Art Museum, the exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting, and the results of the Harvard College entrance examination. The image provides a glimpse into the events and news of the time, showcasing the university's activities and achievements.

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper, featuring a collection of articles and advertisements. The page is yellowed with age, indicating that it has been preserved for many years.

Articles:

  • Harvard Dinner Plates Will Arrive in March: This article discusses the arrival of new dinner plates at Harvard University, which will be used by students in the dining halls. The plates are expected to arrive in March and will replace the old ones that have been in use for many years.
  • Twelve Rooms Added to Old Fogg Crimson: This article reports on the addition of twelve new rooms to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The rooms will be used for exhibitions and other events, and will provide more space for the museum's growing collection.
  • Collections and Critiques: This article discusses the importance of collecting and critiquing art. It argues that collecting art is not just about acquiring beautiful objects, but also about understanding the cultural and historical context in which they were created.
  • Fogg Shows Japanese Pottery and Painting: This article reviews an exhibition of Japanese pottery and painting at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition features a wide range of works, including ceramics, sculptures, and paintings, and provides a unique insight into the art and culture of Japan.

Advertisements:

  • Harvard University Gazette: This advertisement promotes the Harvard University Gazette, a publication that provides news and information about the university and its community.
  • Fogg Art Museum: This advertisement promotes the Fogg Art Museum, which is located on the campus of Harvard University. The museum features a wide range of exhibitions and collections, including works of art from around the world.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the types of articles and advertisements that were published in newspapers during the early 20th century. It also highlights the importance of collecting and critiquing art, as well as the role of museums in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.

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The image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping from the "Crimson Collections and Critiques" section. The clipping is dated January 27, 1923, and includes several articles related to Harvard University.

Key Features:

  • Newspaper Clipping: The clipping is yellowed with age and appears to be from a Harvard University newspaper.
  • Articles: The clipping features several articles, including:
    • "HARVARD DINNER PLATES WILL ARRIVE IN MARCH"
    • "Twelve Rooms Added to Old Fogg"
    • "FOGG SHOWS JAPANESE POTTERY AND PAINTING"
    • "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
    • "16 Qualified Men Out of '31"
  • Scrapbook or Photo Album: The clipping is pasted into a scrapbook or photo album with a brown cover.
  • Background: The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the scrapbook or photo album is a collection of memorabilia related to Harvard University, possibly compiled by a student or alumnus. The clipping provides a glimpse into the university's activities and events in the early 20th century.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper or magazine page, likely from Harvard University, featuring various articles and advertisements. The page is yellowed with age and has a brown border around it.

Articles and Advertisements:

  • Harvard Dinner Plates Will Arrive in March: An article discussing the upcoming arrival of Harvard dinner plates in March, with over 3,600 dozen sets already sold.
  • Twelve Rooms Added to Old Fogg: An article announcing the addition of 12 new rooms to the Old Fogg Art Museum, which will be used for tutorial work and conferences for students.
  • Fogg Shows Japanese Pottery and Painting: An article highlighting an exhibit of Japanese pottery and painting at the Fogg Museum, featuring a collection of over 1,000 pieces.
  • 16 Qualified Men Out of '31: An article discussing the number of qualified men out of the class of 1931 who have been accepted by Harvard University.

Other Features:

  • A section titled "Collections and Critiques" provides reviews and critiques of various art collections and exhibits.
  • A notice about a loan exhibition of Japanese art at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • A calendar of upcoming events at Harvard University.

Overall:

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and academic life of Harvard University in the early 20th century, showcasing the university's interests in art, culture, and education.