Archives Scrapbooks

The image shows a printed program for the 12th Annual Spring Exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association, held from February 20 to March 10, 1956. The exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key points from the program include:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The 12th annual spring exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association.
   • Dates: February 20 to March 10, 1956.
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

2. Opening Event:

   • The opening of the exhibition will feature a talk by Gyorgy Kepes, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in Kirkland Street.
   • The museum will be open by appointment after the opening talk.
   • There will be a jury consisting of Ruth Cobb, Doris Hall, and Barbara Swan, who will distribute several awards:
     • The Mrs. Albert J. Yonville Prize for an oil painting.
     • The Ruth M. Gowdy Prize for watercolor.
     • An award for the "Mina Fichter Memorial Award" for an outstanding painting.
   • Refreshments will be served at the opening event.

3. Chairman and Committee:

   • Chairman of the exhibition: Charles Waltner.
   • The hanging committee includes Mrs. James Symmes Henderson (chair), along with several other members: Mrs. Charles Demetropoulou, Mrs. Arthur Egal Basetti, Miss Virginia Drew, Mrs. Arthur Greeley, Mrs. Priscilla Mott, Mrs. Richard Mott, Mrs. T. Y. Tung, and others.

The program lists many individuals involved in organizing and managing the exhibition, showcasing the collaborative effort of the Cambridge Art Association members.

The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The right page features a newspaper clipping at the top and a printed announcement below it. The left page is blank.

Details of the right page:

1. Newspaper Clipping:

   • The clipping at the top of the page appears to be an announcement for the opening of the 12th annual spring exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association. The event is scheduled to take place the following afternoon at the Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition will feature various artworks, and there will be an all-woman jury, including judges like Ruth Cobb, Doris Hall, and Barbara Swan. Awards such as the "Mina Finder Memorial Award" will be given. The clipping also mentions several other committee members and their roles.

2. Printed Announcement:

   • Below the clipping, there is a formal announcement that reads:
     • "CAMBRIDGE ART ASSOCIATION
       12TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION
       FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 10, 1956
       Busch-Reisinger Museum
       Harvard University
       Cambridge, Massachusetts"

The overall context of the page suggests it is related to the 12th Annual Spring Exhibition held by the Cambridge Art Association in 1956, providing both a newspaper clipping and a formal announcement of the event.

The image depicts a page from a book or a magazine showing details of the 12th Annual Spring Exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association. The event is scheduled to take place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University from February 20 to March 10, 1956.

The top portion of the page features a newspaper-style announcement about the opening of the exhibition. The announcement includes several key points:

• The opening of the exhibition will occur after the formal dinner at Harvard University on Kirkland Street.
• The venue will be the museum on the campus.
• The exhibition comprises six rooms, with a focus on contemporary art.
• The first time an all-woman jury will be involved in selecting the pieces for the exhibition.
• The jurors include notable figures like Ruth Cobb, Doris Hall, and Barbara Swan.
• The "Mina Pincherle Memorial Award" will be awarded to a painting chosen by a jury.
• Charles Wadsworth, who is the chairman of the exhibition, is mentioned along with several other committee members.

Below the announcement is a more formal heading with the exhibition details and venue information printed on a separate card. This card is titled "CAMBRIDGE ART ASSOCIATION" followed by the "12TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION" and the dates "FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 10, 1956". The venue is specified as the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The image shows a page from a book or catalog related to the Cambridge Art Association. Specifically, it highlights details about the 12th Annual Spring Exhibition held in 1956.

At the top of the page, there is a newspaper clipping describing the opening of the exhibition. The clipping mentions that the exhibition will take place at the Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum on Kirkland Street. The museum is lending six rooms for the exhibition, which will be open from February 20 to March 10, 1956. The jurors for the exhibition include Ruth Cobb, Doris Hall, and Barbara Swan, with an all-woman jury being noted for the first time. The "Mina Finster Memorial Award" will be given to the best painting, with the winner announced at the opening.

Below the clipping, there is a central text box with the title "Cambridge Art Association" and "12th Annual Spring Exhibition" prominently displayed, along with the dates "February 20 - March 10, 1956". The name "Busch-Reisinger Museum" is also mentioned, indicating the venue for the exhibition.

The lower part of the page lists the names of the exhibition's committee members, including:

• Chairman: Charles Wadsworth
• Vice-Chairman: Mrs. Roger J. Maynard
• Secretary: Mrs. John H. Perkins
• Treasurer: Miss Frances Hemphill
• Committee Members: Charles Demetriou, Thomas O'Hara, the Rev. Paul H. Schick, Miss Virginia Drury, Mrs. Arthur Greeley, Miss Priscilla Montague, Mrs. T. Y. Tong, Miss Mabel Colgate, Miss Margaret Brine, Miss Dorothy Curtis, Mrs. J. Louis Boyle, Mrs. Baird Hastings, Mrs. George Howe, Mrs. Charles Kuhn, and Miss Priscilla Montgomery.

The page is from a book that appears to be bound with a green cover and white pages.

The image shows an open book or catalog page from the 12th Annual Spring Exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibition took place from February 20 to March 10, 1956.

The top part of the page contains a newspaper clipping that provides details about the exhibition:

• The exhibition is the 12th annual spring event of the Cambridge Art Association.
• The venue is the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University on Kirkland Street.
• The museum is lent by the courtesy of Harvard University and Charles Kuhn.
• The event features an all-woman jury, which is a notable feature for the first time, consisting of Ruth Cobb, Doris Hall, and Barbara Swan.
• A painting will be chosen for the "Mina Finney Memorial Award," with the jury including Mrs. Mina Finney, Mrs. Charles Kuhn, and a long-time member of the board.
• The clipping lists various names involved in the exhibition, including the chairman Charles Wadsworth, and mentions other members and their roles such as Miss Frances Hendee (in charge of sculpture) and several others in charge of different sections like painting, prints, and crafts.

The bottom part of the page is a clean, white page with the following information printed in the center:

• Title: "Cambridge Art Association"
• Event: "12th Annual Spring Exhibition"
• Dates: "February 20 - March 10, 1956"
• Location: "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts"

The image depicts an open book or catalog from the Cambridge Art Association's 12th Annual Spring Exhibition, held from February 20 to March 10, 1956. The exhibition took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The first page shown in the image contains a newspaper clipping with text about the opening of the exhibition. The clipping mentions that the exhibition was opened by Charles W. Eliot 2nd, a member of the Harvard Corporation and the Chairman of the Exhibition. It also lists the names of various members of the jury and the exhibition committee.

The second page is a title page of the exhibition catalog, which includes the following text:

"Cambridge Art Association
12th Annual Spring Exhibition
February 20 - March 10, 1956

Busch-Reisinger Museum
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts"

The book itself has a green binding, and the pages are yellowed with age, indicating that it is an older document. The text on both pages is clearly legible.

The image shows an open book displaying two pages. On the left page, there's a newspaper clipping with an article titled "THE OPENING" of an art exhibition. It provides information about the event and names various individuals involved. There is also a list which seems to include names of committee members or participants. On the right page is a printed announcement or a title page for the "CAMBRIDGE ART ASSOCIATION 127TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION," dated "FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 10, 1956." Below the title block, the location is mentioned as "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts." The pages are cream-colored and part of a larger bound book or catalog, with the left edge indicating the book’s spine.

The image shows an open book or catalog, likely a program or informational booklet for the 12th Annual Spring Exhibition held by the Cambridge Art Association. The visible page contains text detailing the event, including the following key elements:

Top Section (Handwritten Note):

• The top portion of the page features a handwritten note, possibly an annotation or personal remark. The text is cursive and appears to summarize or comment on the content below, referencing the Cambridge Art Association and its activities, such as the annual spring exhibition and the involvement of notable individuals like Charles Kuhn and Doris Hall.

Main Text:

• The main body of text is printed and provides details about the 12th Annual Spring Exhibition:
  • Date: February 20 – March 10, 1956.
  • Location: The exhibition is hosted at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located on Kirland Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Venue: The exhibition is held in the Fogg Art Gallery, lent by Harvard University. It features six rooms, including a large exhibition gallery and a display area for paintings and sculpture.
  • Jury: The exhibition will feature an all-woman jury, marking the first time such a jury has been assembled. The jury includes notable individuals such as Ruth Cobb, Doris Hall, Barbara Swan, Ruth Cobb, Tora Painter, and Miss Mina Painter.
  • Awards: The Mina Painter Memorial Award for painting will be awarded, and Doris Hall and Barbara Swan will serve as judges.
  • Chairperson: The exhibition is chaired by Charles Wald, with assistance from a committee that includes Mrs. Roger Johnson, Mrs. H. M. Welles, Mrs. Denertopoulos, and others. The committee also includes representatives from various art institutions and individuals.

Footer:

• The bottom of the page includes the formal title and details of the event:
  • Title: Cambridge Art Association – 12th Annual Spring Exhibition
  • Date: February 20 – March 10, 1956
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overall Context:

The image depicts a historical document related to an art exhibition organized by the Cambridge Art Association in 1956. The handwritten note at the top suggests personal engagement or commentary, possibly from someone involved in or interested in the event. The printed text provides structured information about the exhibition's logistics, including its venue, jury, awards, and organizing committee. The document reflects the cultural and artistic activities of the time, highlighting the role of women in the art world through the all-woman jury.

The image shows an open book with a white paper pasted on the inside cover. The paper has the title "CAMBRIDGE ART ASSOCIATION 12TH ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION" and the dates "FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 10, 1956" written on it. The pages of the book appear to be filled with text and images related to the exhibition. The book is placed on a gray surface, and the pages are slightly curled at the edges.

The image shows a book opened to a page with a white piece of paper on top. The white paper is titled "Cambridge Art Association 12th Annual Spring Exhibition." It is dated February 20 to March 10, 1956. The text on the paper reads "Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts." The paper is placed on top of a page with a black text that reads "THE OPENING of the 12th annual spring exhibition of the Cambridge Art Association will take place tomorrow afternoon, from 2 to 5 o'clock, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University on Kirkland Street." The text is written in a slanting position.