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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 791169

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The image shows a page from an old publication, likely a newsletter or news section from a periodical, dated February 11, 1928. The page contains several articles and announcements.

  1. The Classical Association: This section discusses the Classical Association of New England, formed in 1906, and mentions an upcoming meeting at Deerfield Academy in March 1928.

  2. Classical Club of Greater Boston: It lists the members of the club, including the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and Censor. The President is Professor Charles B. Gulick from Harvard University.

  3. Harvard Uses Fund to Study Chinese: This article announces a significant donation of $2,000,000 to the study of Chinese at Harvard University and Yenching University in Peking (now Beijing). It details the establishment of the Harvard-Yenching Institute of Chinese Studies, emphasizing the importance of Chinese language study.

  4. Gazette Announcements: Below, there are announcements for events at Harvard College on February 13, including lectures on city planning, physical colloquium, and seminars in economics, among others.

The page is aged, with yellowed paper and some creases, indicating it is from a very old publication. The text is arranged in columns, typical of news articles from the early 20th century.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with several cut-out articles pasted on the pages. The left page contains a printed section titled "THE CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION," which provides information about the Classical Association of New England, including its organization in 1906, membership details, and the details of the 1928 meeting. Below this section, there is a list of officers for the Classical Club of Greater Boston, including the president, vice-presidents, secretary, treasurer, and censor, along with their respective institutions.

The right page has several cut-out articles pasted on it. The top article, dated February 11, 1928, discusses a $2,000,000 gift for Harvard to study Chinese, to be shared by Yenching University at Peking. The article mentions the significance of the gift and the collaboration between Harvard and Yenching University. Below this article, there are other cut-out articles from the "Gazette," dated February 13 and February 21, 1928, listing various meetings and lectures on topics such as city planning, physics, economics, and Japanese decorative art.

The book appears to be bound with a brown cover and is placed on a flat surface. The pages are slightly aged, indicating the historical nature of the content.

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This is a photograph of an open, vintage book resting on a flat, light-colored surface. The book appears to be an old, bound volume with a dark reddish-brown or maroon hardcover visible at the spine and edges. The pages are aged, with a yellowed, yellowish-beige color, suggesting the book is from the early 20th century.

The content displayed on the facing pages is a printed academic calendar or gazette, likely from Harvard University, given the recurring mention of the institution, its professors, and locations like “Fogg Art Museum” and “Yenching University.”

Key textual elements on the pages include:

  • Left Page:

    • A section titled “THE CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION”, reporting on its 1928 meeting in Deerfield, Massachusetts.
    • Below that, information on the “CLASSICAL CLUB OF GREATER BOSTON”, listing officers such as Professor Charles B. Gulick (President, Harvard University), Professor Katharine M. Edwards (Vice-President, Wellesley College), and Dr. Robert M. Green (Boston).
    • A section titled “Gazette” lists daily events for “MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13” and “TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21”.
      • Monday includes lectures on “City Planning,” a “Physical Colloquium” on atmospheric physics and wave mechanics, a “Seminary in Economics” on “Monopolistic Competition,” and a lecture on “Landscape Architecture” by Sir Lawrence Weaver.
      • Tuesday features a lecture by Mr. Langdon Warner on “The Current Exhibition of Japanese Decorative Art” at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Right Page:

    • The top of the page is dated “Feb. 11, 1927” and is labeled “GAZETTE.”
    • A prominent, bold headline reads: “HARVARD USES FUND TO STUDY CHINESE”.
    • The article details a “$100,000 Gift” from the estate of Charles Martin Hall to be shared by Harvard and Yenching Universities for the study of Chinese language and culture. It mentions Dean Chase and Professor Clifford H. Moore.
    • Other smaller announcements include a lecture on “Planetary Nebulae” by Professor E. K. Rand and news about “Verrocchio and the Renaissance.”

The layout is characteristic of early 20th-century newspapers or university bulletins, with dense, justified text, bold headlines for major stories, and smaller subheadings for events. A small, clear piece of tape is visible affixing the top of the right-hand page to the book’s spine area, suggesting the book is delicate or has been repaired. The overall impression is one of historical academic documentation, preserving a glimpse into the intellectual life and international scholarly collaborations of Harvard University nearly a century ago.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from February 1922. The clipping contains multiple articles and announcements, including:

  • A report about the Classical Association of New England, which was organized in 1909. The article mentions that the association will hold its 1922 meeting on March 30 and 31 at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

  • A notice about a $100,000 gift from Harvard University to Yenching University in Peking, China. The gift is intended to support Oriental studies and will be used to establish a Harvard-Yenching Institute of Chinese Studies.

  • An announcement about lectures and events at Harvard University, including lectures on city planning, landscape architecture, and economics. There are also mentions of physical colloquiums and seminars.

  • An article about the study of Chinese at Harvard University, which will begin in the autumn. The article mentions that the study of Chinese will be on an equal footing with other languages and that courses in Sinology and Chinese history will be offered.

  • A lecture announcement about "The Current Exhibition of Japanese Decorative Art" at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows the clipping in an open book or magazine, with the articles and announcements printed on the pages.

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The image is a photograph of an open book, specifically a Harvard College Gazette from February 1927. The book is open to two pages, showcasing a variety of announcements, articles, and notices related to Harvard College and its activities.

On the left page, the heading reads "The Classical Association." It mentions that the Classical Association of New England was organized in 1906 and includes a subscription to the Classical Journal. It also lists the officers of the Classical Club of Greater Boston, including the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Below this section, there is a notice about a meeting of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, scheduled for February 13, 1927, at 50 State Street, Boston. The notice also includes details about lectures on city planning and landscape architecture, as well as a physical colloquium on experiments and observations concerning the ionized regions of the atmosphere and a photo-electric theory of the sparking potential.

Further down, there is a seminar in economics titled "Monopolistic Competition" by Dr. E. H. Chamberlin, and a lecture on landscape architecture by Sir Lawrence Weaver, Director of the United Kingdom Exhibit at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley.

On the right page, the heading reads "Rvardhousefund Study Chinese." It announces a $100,000 gift to be shared by Yenching University at Peking for the study of Chinese. The gift is intended to promote friendly relations between the United States and China. The announcement also mentions the establishment of a Harvard-Yenching Institute for the study of Chinese and the addition of the Chinese language to the faculty of the university.

Below this, there is a notice about a lecture on "The Current Exhibition of Japanese Decorative Art" by Mr. Langdon Warner, to be held in the Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum.

The pages are filled with detailed information about academic and cultural events, reflecting the intellectual and international interests of Harvard College during that time.

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The image depicts an open book or document, likely a newsletter or bulletin, dated February 13, 1921. The content is organized into several sections, primarily focusing on academic and organizational activities at Harvard College. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Structure:

  • The document is formatted in a newspaper-style layout, with multiple columns of text and headings.
  • The top of the page features the heading "THE CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION", indicating that this is a publication related to classical studies or a classical association.
  • Below this, there is a section titled "CLASSICAL CLUB OF GREATER BOSTON", listing officers and members of the club, including names such as Professor Charles B. Gulick, Professor Katharine M. Edwards, Frank S. Gilkey, Dr. Robert M. Green, Secretary Clarence W. Gleason, Treasurer Frank A. Kennedy, and others.
  • The main body of the document is divided into sections, with the most prominent being "HARVARD USES FUND STUDY CHINESE", which discusses a significant donation to support Chinese studies at Harvard University.

Key Sections:

  1. Classical Association Information:

    • The Classical Association of New England is mentioned, noting that it was organized in 1906 and has a membership in the Association of Classical Journals.
    • It states that the Association will hold its annual meeting on Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, 1921, at the Harvard Academy in Deerfield, Mass.
  2. Classical Club of Greater Boston:

    • Lists the officers and members of the Classical Club, including their affiliations with institutions such as Harvard University, Wellesley College, Boston Latin School, and Boston Girls' High School.
  3. Harvard University Announcements:

    • The document includes several announcements for lectures, meetings, and events at Harvard College:
      • Lectures on City Planning: Under the auspices of the School of Landscape Architecture, featuring Mr. Warren H. Manning.
      • Physical Colloquium: Lectures on topics such as the ionized regions of the atmosphere and the calculation of energy.
      • Seminary in Economics: A lecture on monopolistic competition by Dr. E. H. Chamberlin.
      • Lecture on Landscape Architecture: A lecture on modern garden design by Sir Lawrence Weaver.
      • Faculty Meeting: A meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
      • Lecture on Japanese Decorative Art: A lecture by Mr. Langdon Warner.
  4. Harvard Uses Fund – Study Chinese:

    • This section highlights a significant donation of $1,000,000 by the estate of Charles Martin Hall to support Chinese studies at Harvard University.
    • The donation is intended to establish a Yenching Institute for Chinese Studies, which will focus on the study of Chinese history, civilization, language, and literature.
    • The Yenching Institute will offer courses in Sinology, Chinese art, and other related fields, with an emphasis on primary sources and original materials.
    • The document emphasizes the importance of understanding Chinese culture and history, noting that the study of Chinese civilization is crucial for unlocking the history of Asia.

Additional Details:

  • The document includes a date at the top: February 13, 1921, and a reference to a section labeled "Section AND THE LECTION."
  • The layout includes columns with dense text, typical of academic or institutional newsletters.
  • There are also smaller sections or footnotes at the bottom, such as "Gazette" and "Monday, February 13", indicating that this is part of a series of publications or bulletins.

Overall Impression:

The document serves as an informational bulletin for members of the Classical Association and the Harvard community, detailing upcoming events, lectures, and significant developments, particularly the establishment of the Yenching Institute for Chinese Studies. The focus on classical studies, academic lectures, and cultural initiatives reflects the intellectual and educational priorities of the time.

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The image shows an open book with newspaper clippings and printed text pages pasted and inserted into it. The clippings and pages appear to be from the early 20th century, specifically around 1928, as evidenced by the dates February 11, 1928, and February 13, 1928, seen on the pages.

The left page contains a printed text titled "THE CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION," detailing information about the Classical Association of New England, including meeting dates and the Classical Club of Greater Boston's officers.

The right page contains various newspaper clippings. One prominent clipping is titled “HARVARD USES FUND STUDY CHINESE” mentioning a $100,000 gift shared by Yenching University at Peking. Another text snippet below discusses collaborative work between Harvard and Yenching University about Chinese culture and studies. There are also smaller articles and meeting notices related to Harvard College, covering lectures, colloquiums, and faculty activities.

The overall context of the content is academic and cultural, focusing on classical studies, landscape architecture, physical colloquiums, economic discussions, and Chinese studies linked to Harvard University in the late 1920s.

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This image depicts a page from a book or periodical. It appears to contain announcements, schedules, and articles related to higher education and academic events from the early 20th century. Here’s a breakdown:

  1. Left Side (Main Text Panel)

    • The section pertains to "The Classical Association of New England," organized in 1906, with details about membership and the association's journal contributions.
    • Specific events are announced for March 30-31 at Deerfield Academy, indicated as hosted by the Classical Club of Greater Boston with names of key individuals involved, such as professors and secretaries.
  2. Right Side (Columns of Text)

    • Several smaller articles, announcements, and schedules are present. One specific column discusses a Harvard program related to studying Chinese, funded by a significant gift (likely close to $1 million) shared between Harvard and Yenching University in Beijing.
    • Other sections detail lectures scheduled in February, including architecture, landscape design, and scientific topics.
  3. Formatting and Typography

    • Classic serif fonts and a layout suggestive of an older publication, likely from the 1920s or 1930s.
    • The date "Feb. 11, 1927" is visible near the top of a column, hinting at the publication date or event timing.

The page as a whole encapsulates academic communication and planning from early 20th-century institutions.

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An open scrapbook or binder displaying two aged pages. The left page is a formal document titled “The Classical Association,” describing the organization and listing its officers (e.g., President Charles B. Gulick, Harvard University; Vice-President Katharine M. Edwards; Treasurer Frank A. Kennedy, etc.) and notes about related local clubs. The right page contains newspaper clippings from a period edition of a “Gazette” (dated Feb. 11, 1923, or similar) with articles about Harvard and a large bold headline about a fund or study (appearing as “HARVARD…” and “STUDY CHINE(S)” or similar). There are also event listings for February dates. The pages are yellowed with age and bound within a dark, maroon cover, with a metal ring visible at the top.

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The image displays a page from a publication, possibly a newspaper or academic bulletin, with an overall old and somewhat worn appearance. The page features announcements and news related to academic and cultural events, primarily connected with Harvard University and other scholarly entities. The date "February 15" is highlighted on the top right corner of the page, indicating the publication date or the date of significance for the announcements.

Here's an overview of contents from the visible part of the page:

  1. Announcement about "The Classical Association" meeting, including its dates and location.
  2. Information on the "Classical Club of Greater Boston" with listed officers such as the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
  3. An article to the right titled "BUSIES FUND TO STUDY CHINESE" discussing a $100,000 gift and the initiative to promote the study of Chinese language and culture.
  4. An event called "WILL WORK TOGETHER" for solidarity.
  5. A brief mention of "MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13" with an event involving the President and Fellows of Harvard College.
  6. A programmed event for "TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21" concerning the Faculty of Arts and Sciences with a lecture on "The Current Exhibition of Japanese Decorative Art."

Along the right side of the page, partially cut off, we see other news or advertisements, and the text overall hints at a historical setting, given the emphasis on classical studies, language education, and art events.