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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

ARCH.2003.21, Rendition: 789983

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and excerpts, likely from a journal or scrapbook. The papers are aged and yellowed, indicating they are from an older source, possibly the early 20th century. The text references the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and mentions significant donations and acquisitions of art collections. Notable excerpts include:

  1. French Art at the Fogg Museum: Discusses a special exhibition of French art at the Fogg Museum as a tribute to French officers at Harvard during the war.
  2. Wetzel Bequest for Harvard: Highlights a $100,000 bequest from Harvey Wetzel to Harvard University, with one half of his collection going to the Fogg Museum.
  3. Fogg Museum Gets Rare Oriental Art: Details the bequest and the art collection donated by Wetzel.
  4. Gifts to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum: An article about Wetzel's bequest and its impact on the museum.
  5. Hipkiss and Elliott Speak at Fogg Museum: Announces talks at the Fogg Museum in October 1919.
  6. Wetzel Gift to Harvard: A brief note about the bequest.

The clippings are arranged in a non-linear fashion, with some overlapping and some sagged slightly, suggesting they were not professionally bound. The papers are pasted onto a larger piece of paper or a page meant to be a compilation of these articles. The text is from various sources, but the overall theme revolves around the Fogg Museum and the impact of the Wetzel bequest.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings adhered to a brown paper or cardboard backing. The clippings are from various newspapers and dates, all discussing the bequest of Harvey Wetzel to Harvard University for the Fogg Museum of Art. Here’s a detailed description of the clippings:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "French Art at the Fogg Museum"
    • Date: June 19, 1919
    • Content: Describes an exhibition of French art at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the quality and uniqueness of the collection. It mentions the inclusion of various types of art such as paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and furniture, and notes the presence of works by famous artists like Courbet, Degas, Delacroix, and others.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Hipkiss and Elliott Speak at Fogg"
    • Date: October 24, 1919
    • Content: Announces two talks at the Fogg Museum of Fine Arts. The first talk is by Mr. Edward J. Hipkiss on "The New England House of the Mid-Eighteenth Century," and the second is by Mr. Hugh Elliott on "The Gothic Sculptor and His Traditions."
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Wetzel Gift to Harvard"
    • Date: October 22, 1919
    • Content: Reports that $100,000 has been left to Harvard University by Harvey Wetzel for the Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Top Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Wetzel Bequest for Harvard"
    • Date: October 24, 1919
    • Content: Details the bequest of $100,000 by Harvey Wetzel to Harvard University for the Fogg Museum. It mentions that the money is to be spent on important works of art for the museum and that the principal and interest will be managed by members of the Harvard department of fine arts.
  5. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Oriental Art"
    • Date: October 22, 1919
    • Content: Discusses the bequest of Harvey Wetzel, focusing on the rare oriental art collection he left to the Fogg Museum. It mentions his passion for art and his studies under Dr. Denman Ross at Harvard.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Gifts to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum"
    • Date: October 22, 1919
    • Content: Reiterates the bequest of $100,000 and the half collection left by Harvey Wetzel to the Fogg Museum. It emphasizes the importance of the gift and the museum's plans for it.

The clippings are neatly arranged and glued to the brown backing, which appears to be part of a scrapbook or collection of articles related to the Fogg Museum and the Wetzel bequest. The text is in English, and the clippings are from different newspapers, as indicated by the various mastheads and article formats.

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This image displays a vintage, yellowed newspaper clipping, likely from the early 20th century, mounted on a light-colored backing. The clipping is composed of several newspaper articles and headlines glued together, forming a collage of related news items. The articles are primarily centered on a major bequest to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

Main Headlines and Articles:

  • "WETZEL BEQUEST FOR HARVARD" (Center, Largest Headline): This is the primary article. It announces that Harvey Wetzel, a Harvard graduate and art collector from Detroit, left a $100,000 bequest to Harvard University to be expended for "one important works of art for the Fogg Museum." The will also stipulated that one-half of Wetzel's notable art collection — focused on near Eastern, Persian, and Mohammedan art — be given to the Fogg Museum, with the other half going to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The article notes that Wetzel, who died in 1918, was a student at Harvard in 1911 and developed a passion for Eastern art while studying in Paris.

  • "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Oriental Art" (Upper Right): This article reiterates the core details of the Wetzel bequest, emphasizing the "rare Oriental art" and the significant $100,000 monetary gift.

  • "GIFTS TO HARVARD'S FOGG ART MUSEUM" (Middle Right): This is another version of the story, with a sub-headline "Harvey Wetzel Left $100,000 and Half Collection" and a date mark "Oct. 24, 1919."

  • "$100,000 TO THE FOGG MUSEUM" (Lower Center, Stamped Headline): This clipping features a bold, stamped-style headline and confirms the $100,000 gift from Wetzel for art purchases at the Fogg Museum.

  • "WETZEL GIFT TO HARVARD" (Lower Left, with a box): This article from the "New York Evening Post" confirms the $100,000 will be spent for the Fogg Art Museum.

  • "FRENCH ART AT THE FOGG MUSEUM" (Upper Left): This article, dated May 1919, discusses a past exhibition of French art at the Fogg Museum. It praises the exhibit’s quality, harmony, and chronological arrangement, noting it featured works by artists such as Courbet, Degaz, Delacroix, Watteau, Fragonard, Boucher, and others. A handwritten note at the bottom attributes the article to "American Mag. West. for June 19."

  • "Hipkiss and Elliott Speak at Fogg" (Middle Left): This article announces a series of talks at the Fogg Museum scheduled for October 26, 1919. Edward J. Hipkiss would speak on "The New England House of the Mid-Eighteenth Century," and Hugh Elliott would speak on "The Gothic Sculpture and His Traditions." It also mentions Miss Miflet acting as a guide.

Overall Appearance and Features:

  • The paper is visibly aged, with a sepia-toned, yellowish-brown color and slightly frayed edges.
  • The text is printed in a classic, dense newspaper font.
  • Handwritten annotations in pencil are visible on the clipping, including dates like "Oct. 24, 1919" and "Oct. 27, 1919" next to headlines and a note "10/25/19" on the left side.
  • The collage format suggests this was compiled by a collector or researcher to document the events surrounding the Wetzel bequest and other related museum activities in late 1919.
  • The overall tone of the articles is celebratory, highlighting the significance of the gift to the Fogg Museum and its director, Dr. Denman Ross.

In essence, the image captures a historical moment of philanthropy in the American art world, documenting the major donation of art and funds from Harvey Wetzel to Harvard's Fogg Museum, alongside related museum programming from the same period.

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The image is a newspaper clipping with a title at the top that reads "Wetzel Bequest for Harvard." Below the title, there is a series of articles and headlines. The main article discusses the bequest of Harvard University by the late Harvey Wetzel, a Red Cross worker who died in France. The bequest includes a substantial sum of money and a collection of Oriental art, which is described as the largest single gift ever received by the Fogg Museum. The article also mentions that Wetzel's passion for art and encouragement of the museum's interest in Oriental art was a significant factor in his bequest.

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The image is a collage of various newspaper clippings and articles, arranged on a beige background. The clippings are organized in a grid-like format, with some overlapping each other. The articles are written in black text on a white background, and some of them have headlines in bold. The clippings appear to be from different newspapers, as they have different fonts and styles. The articles are about various topics, including art exhibitions, museum acquisitions, and personal stories. The collage seems to be a collection of news articles that are related to a specific theme or event.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or publication dated October 22, 1919, featuring multiple articles and headlines related to art and museum contributions. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content Overview:

The page is divided into several sections, each discussing different topics related to art, donations, and museum activities. The layout includes headlines, subheadings, and body text, with some annotations or markings visible in the margins.


Key Articles and Headlines:

1. Top Left Section:

  • Headline: "FRENCH ART AT THE FOGG MUSEUM"
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition of French art held at the Fogg Art Museum in April. It highlights the quality, composition, and arrangement of the displayed works, which include bronze and marble sculptures, tapestries, furniture, and paintings. The exhibition is described as an extraordinary little exhibition of French art, showcasing works from ten centuries of French art. The article emphasizes the harmony and continuity of style, as well as the artistic worth of the pieces.

2. Top Right Section:

  • Headline: "WETZEL BEQUEST FOR HARVARD"
    • Content: This article announces the bequest of $100,000 to Harvard University by Harvey Wetzel of Detroit. The donation is intended for the Fogg Art Museum, with the condition that half of the funds go to the Department of Fine Arts and the other half to the Department of Archaeology. The article provides details about Wetzel's life, his contributions to art, and his connection to Harvard.

3. Bottom Left Section:

  • Headline: "Hipkiss and Elliott Speak at Fogg"
    • Content: This article announces two talks scheduled to be given at the Fogg Art Museum by Mr. Edward J. Hipkiss and Mr. Hugo Elliott. The talks are part of a series of events, with Hipkiss speaking at 3 p.m. in Room 3 of the Fogg Art Museum and Elliott speaking at 4 p.m. in Room 4. The topics include "The Gothic Sculptor" and "His Traditions in the Gothic Room."

4. Bottom Right Section:

  • Headline: "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Oriental Art"
    • Content: This article reports on the acquisition of a rare Oriental art collection by the Fogg Art Museum. The collection was bequeathed by Harvey Wetzel, who left $100,000 to the museum. The article details the nature of the collection, which includes works of art from Persia and Mohammedan art, and highlights the significance of the gift.

5. Center Section:

  • Headline: "GIVES $100,000 TO THE FOGG MUSEUM"
    • Content: This article reiterates the bequest of $100,000 to the Fogg Art Museum by Harvey Wetzel. It emphasizes the importance of the donation and its allocation to the Department of Fine Arts and Archaeology at Harvard University. The article also mentions Wetzel's background and his contributions to art.

6. Bottom Center Section:

  • Headline: "WETZEL GIFT TO HARVARD $100,000 Left to Be Spent for Fogg Art Museum"
    • Content: This section summarizes the bequest of $100,000 by Harvey Wetzel to Harvard University, specifically for the Fogg Art Museum. It reiterates the conditions of the gift and its allocation.

Visual Elements:

  • Headlines: Bold and prominent, drawing attention to the key topics.
  • Body Text: Written in a standard newspaper font, with paragraphs detailing the events, donations, and art-related news.
  • Annotations: There are handwritten markings and notes in the margins, likely made by someone reading or studying the article. These include underlines, circles, and brief notes.
  • Date: The top of the page includes a date stamp: October 22, 1919.
  • Layout: The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with multiple columns and clear separation of articles.

Overall Theme:

The page focuses on significant contributions to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University, particularly highlighting the generous bequest of $100,000 by Harvey Wetzel. It also covers upcoming events at the museum and the acquisition of rare Oriental art, emphasizing the growth and enrichment of the museum's collection.

This image provides a snapshot of early 20th-century art and museum culture, showcasing the importance of philanthropy in supporting cultural institutions.

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The image shows a collage of old newspaper clippings mounted on a tan backing and enclosed in a plastic sleeve. The central, largest headline reads “WETZEL BEQUEST FOR HARVARD.” Surrounding it are several smaller clippings with headlines such as “Fog Museum Gets Rare Oriental Art,” “GIFTS TO HARVARD’S FOGG ART MUSEUM,” and “GIVES $100,000 TO THE FOGG MUSEUM.” The articles discuss a philanthropic bequest to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum by a donor named Harvey Wetzel, including a $100,000 gift and a collection of oriental art. The print is in black on yellowed newsprint, with ragged edges and multiple columns, giving the piece an early-20th-century newspaper appearance.

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This image shows a collection of old newspaper clippings pasted on a brown sheet of paper. Most of the clippings pertain to a bequest made by Harvey Wetzel to Harvard University, specifically the Fogg Art Museum. The articles discuss the donation of $100,000 for the purchase and expansion of Oriental art collections at the museum, as well as the significance of this gift to Harvard and the art community.

There are multiple headlines visible, including:

  • "WETZEL BEQUEST FOR HARVARD"
  • "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Oriental Art"
  • "GIFTS TO HARVARD’S FOGG ART MUSEUM"
  • "WEITZEL GIFT TO HARVARD"
  • Smaller notices about lectures and exhibitions related to French art at the Fogg Museum and a talk by Hipkiss and Elliott at the museum.

Some clippings have handwritten dates and location notes, such as "Portsmouth, NH Times, Oct 24, 1919," and "Cambridge, Mass., October 22." The overall theme is about Harvey Wetzel's philanthropic contribution to advance the art collections and exhibits at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

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This image is of a faded newspaper or scrapbook page containing multiple newspaper clippings related to Harvey Wetzel's bequest to Harvard University's Fogg Museum. The clippings highlight the $100,000 donation Wetzel left for acquiring works of art and half of his art collection, which included rare oriental art and significant pieces in Persian and Mohammedan art. Other clippings touch on related subjects, including specific exhibitions at the museum and experts speaking about various art topics. The page has a worn, aged appearance, with yellowed, uneven edges and handwritten annotations marking some sections.

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This is an image of a collection of newspaper clippings, possibly mounted on a page. The clippings are of varying sizes, and they all seem to relate to art donations, specifically to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The headlines that can be discerned include:

  1. "WETZEL BEQUEST FOR HARVARD" – This clipping is about a bequest to Harvard from the will of Harvey Wetzel, with explicit mention of art pieces and a financial donation.

  2. "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Oriental Art" – This article appears to discuss a donation of rare oriental art to the Fogg Art Museum, indicating the significance and rarity of the collection.

  3. "GIFTS TO HARVARD'S FOGG ART MUSEUM" – Another piece about donations to the Fogg Art Museum, one section mentions Harvey Wetzel again with reference to a sum of money and a collection.

The newspaper clippings are yellowed with age, indicating they are quite old. Handwritten annotations and underlining are present in some areas, suggesting that someone analyzed or referred to these clippings for research or documentation. The date "October 29, 1929" is handwritten at the top, possibly indicating the date of publication or the date when the clipping was collected.