Archives Scrapbooks

The image is a page from a scrapbook or album, containing a newspaper clipping dated November 8, 1952. The clipping is from the Worcester Gazette and features an article titled "Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens."

The article discusses the opening of an exhibition of Swedish art and industrial design at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge. The exhibition was introduced by Arthur J. Amon, the president of Boston University, and attended by more than 100 guests, including Swedish associations, family members, and representatives of the Swedish Consulate General in New York.

The article highlights that the exhibition is the first of its kind in the United States, showcasing various aspects of Swedish art and industrial design. The exhibition was scheduled to run from November 8 to November 30, 1952.

A photograph accompanying the article shows two individuals, identified as Ambassador Erik Boheman and President Paul H. Buck. The image captures them in formal attire, likely at the event.

Additionally, there are some labels and notes on the page, including a label from the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and some handwritten notes on the right side of the page. The page itself is yellowed with age, indicating it is an old clipping preserved in the scrapbook.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Worcester (Massachusetts) Gazette dated November 8, 1952. The article is titled "Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens" and focuses on a cultural event at Cambridge.

Key details include:

• Erik Bohman, the Swedish ambassador, and Provost Paul H. Buck are featured in a photograph.
• The event was introduced by Arthur J. Anderson and attended by many Swedish-American leaders.
• The exhibition, titled "Swedish Art, Industrial Design," showcases Swedish crafts and design. It is the first combined exhibition of this kind in America.
• The exhibition is open from November 9 to December 30, 1952, with hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on holidays.
• The article mentions that it was welcomed by Professor Charles K. Young.

To the right of the main article, there is another article titled "Black and Has Own," by Walter Mikkel, which discusses art and artists, though only a small portion of this text is visible. The newspaper clipping is part of a larger collection, and the surrounding pages are visible, suggesting it is from an archived newspaper section.

The image displays an open scrapbook with a newspaper clipping from the Worcester Gazette, dated November 8, 1952. The headline of the article is "Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens," and it features a black-and-white photograph of two men, identified as Ambassador Boheman and Provost Paul H. Buck. The article reports that an exhibition of Swedish art and industrial design opened at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, with Ambassador Boheman and Provost Buck in attendance. The article also mentions that the exhibition was organized by the Swedish Institute in cooperation with the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm and that it includes over 400 pieces by leading Swedish artists and designers. The clipping is pasted on the left page of the scrapbook, and the right page is partially visible with another article titled "Black and Artists."

The image is a newspaper clipping from 1952 featuring an article about a significant art event. Here are the details:

Headline:

"View Swedish Art at Cambridge"

Subheading:

"Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens"

Main Points:

1. Event Details:

   • Date and Location: The exhibit opened in Cambridge on November 8.
   • Honorary Guest: Erik Bohman, the Swedish ambassador to the United States, was the guest of honor at the opening event.
   • Venue: The exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University.

2. Introduction:

   • Ambassador Bohman was introduced by Arthur J. Anderson, the director of the New England Museum of Natural History and the host for the event.

3. Attendance:

   • Over 400 guests attended, including leading members of the Swedish-American community, members of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, directors and curators from other museums, and members of the Harvard faculty.

4. Exhibition Content:

   • The exhibition was noted as the first combined showing in America of decorative arts, paintings, sculptures, and industrial designs from Sweden.
   • The display included various pieces from village crafts of the past to modern designs.
   • The exhibition was scheduled to be open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Sundays and holidays.

Additional Information:

• The article is part of a larger newspaper page.
• There is a photograph of Ambassador Erik Bohman (left) and Provost Paul H. Buck (right) at the event.

Surrounding Content:

• On the right side of the clipping, there is a partial view of another article titled "Vets and Artists," with the subheading "Black Art Has Own Museum," written by Walter Meerkamper.

This newspaper clipping provides a historical snapshot of cultural exchange and the appreciation of Swedish art and industrial design in the United States during the early 1950s.

The image shows an open newspaper from November 8, 1952, specifically the Worcester Gazette. The main article on the left page is titled "Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens."

The article describes an exhibition of Swedish art and industrial design that opened at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University in Cambridge. The event was attended by Erik Boheman, the Swedish ambassador to the United States, and was introduced by Arthur J. Anderson, who is described as a member of the Swedish American League.

The exhibit was honored with more than 400 guests, including leading Swedish-Americans, members of the Harvard faculty, and directors and curators of the Harvard museums. The exhibition was welcomed by Professor Charles K. Adams.

The exhibit showcased a variety of Swedish village crafts from the past 300 years, including textiles, silver, and glass, and was open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Sundays and holidays.

The article is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of Ambassador Boheman (left) and Provost Paul H. Buck (right).

The right page of the newspaper includes an article titled "Black and White Has Its Own" by Walter Merkel, which discusses the use of black and white in art, specifically focusing on the works of a particular artist. There is also a mention of an "At Harvard Gallery" section, though the content is not fully visible in the image.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping dated November 8, 1952, from the Worcester Gazette in Massachusetts. The article, titled "Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens," describes the opening of an exhibition of Swedish art and industrial design at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University in Cambridge.

The article includes a photograph of Erik Boheman, the Swedish ambassador to the United States, and Provost Paul H. Buck. Erik Boheman was introduced by Arthur J. Anderson, and the exhibition was attended by over 400 guests, including leading figures from Sweden and the Harvard faculty. The exhibition is noted as the first combined showing of Swedish art and industrial design in America.

The article mentions that the exhibition will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, and will run until December 20. The exhibition includes various village crafts and industrial designs from the past century.

The clipping appears to be from a collection, as evidenced by the yellowed and taped edges, and the presence of other newspaper pages and articles in the surrounding pages.

This is an image of an open scrapbook or a bound collection of newspaper clippings. On the right side, there is a portion of an article that seems to have a headline indicating a focus on artists but the full headline and the first part of the article are cut off from view. On the left side, there is an article with the headline "Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens." The article appears to be about an exhibition of Swedish art and industrial design, and the dateline at the top of the article indicates that it was published on November 8, likely in the past since the paper has yellowed with age indicating it might be a historical document. The article's text references Cambridge, suggesting the event could have been located there. This page is marked with a handwritten note in the top left corner that includes a reference to "WORCESTER, Mass." along with a circulation count. There is a white bookmark or strip of paper placed between the pages at the top, and the visible page is creased suggesting frequent handling or use. The edges of the paper show signs of wear.

This image depicts an open book or album with newspaper clippings pasted onto the pages. The clipping on the left page features a photograph of two individuals standing next to each other and dressed formally. The heading of the clipping reads "Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens." Below the photograph, there is an article discussing the opening of the Swedish art and industrial design exhibition in Cambridge and mentioning Erik Boheman, the Swedish ambassador to the United States. The right page reveals a partial newspaper article and additional clippings relating to different topics. The displayed items are organized neatly, showing an archival or scrapbook-style presentation.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or scrapbook-like book. On the page, there is a newspaper clipping with the headline "Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens." The clipping includes a black-and-white photograph of two men in formal attire, whose faces have been blurred for privacy. The caption below the photograph identifies them as Ambassador Boheman (left) and Provost Paul H. Buck.

The article mentions that Erik Boheman, Swedish ambassador to the United States, was the guest of honor at the opening of an exhibition of Swedish Peasant Art and Modern Swedish Industrial Design at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University. It notes that more than 400 guests attended, including Swedish-American families in New England, members of the museum staff, and Harvard faculty. The exhibition is noted as the first combining American design with industrial age village crafts of the past, running through December 20, open daily except Sundays and holidays.

There are also stamps showing the dates "NOV 8 1952" and that the clipping is from the Gazette in Worcester, Massachusetts, distributed by the New England Newsclip Agency.

The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine archive, with a focus on a specific page dated November 8, 1952. The page features a black-and-white photograph of two men in formal attire, identified as Ambassador Boheman (left) and Professor Paul H. Buck (right). The photograph is captioned "VIEW SWEDISH ART AT CAMBRIDGE", indicating that the image is related to a Swedish art exhibition.

Below the photograph, there is a headline that reads:
"Swedish Art, Industrial Design Exhibit Opens".

The accompanying text provides details about the event:

• The exhibition, titled "Peasant Art and Modern Swedish Industrial Design", was hosted by the Reisinger Museum of Harvard University.
• It was opened on November 8 by Ambassador Boheman, who was the guest of honor.
• The exhibition was organized by Arthur J. Bostein, the Swedish Council of Boston.
• Over 400 guests attended, including representatives from American families, museum directors, and members of the Harvard faculty.
• The exhibition marked the first comprehensive showing of the art of the Swedish village crafts of the past 30 years in America.
• The exhibit was curated by Professor Paul H. Buck and was open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Sundays and holidays.

The page also includes additional text on the right side, discussing topics such as "BLACK ART HAS OWN", but the primary focus is on the Swedish art exhibition. The layout and design suggest this is a historical document, possibly from a newspaper or archival collection, preserved with a green spine and visible page numbering (e.g., "1949–1952" on the right page). The overall presentation indicates a formal and significant cultural event.