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This image appears to be a scanned page from a historical document or newspaper clipping, likely from the early 20th century. The page contains several sections of text and an image of a person. Here are the details:

1. Title and Image: The top of the page has the headline "Wins Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship" and features a black-and-white photograph of a young woman sitting on a bench. The caption below the photo identifies her as Mary C. Caperton, a Radcliffe senior from Richmond, Va. She is wearing a winter coat, hat, and scarf. The photograph is credited to "Wide World."

2. Article Content: The text to the right of the photo details the award of the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship to Mary C. Caperton. It mentions her competition with Harvard men to receive the $1200 award. The article provides additional background on the fellowship and includes details about Mary Caperton's previous work and future plans.

3. Additional Articles: Below the main article, there are several smaller sections of text, including:

   • A notice about exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum.
   • A brief mention of the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship.
   • A reference to a "Gazette" section, likely discussing upcoming exhibitions and events.

4. Date and Cuts: The page is dated April 7, 1928, and includes handwritten notes indicating the date of the clipping (April 7, 1928) and a cut from a different source (April 11, 1928).

This document seems to be part of a scrapbook or collection of historical news clippings, focusing on academic achievements and artistic exhibitions.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The page contains several articles and a photograph.

1. Photograph:

   • The central image is a black-and-white photograph of a young woman sitting on a stone pillar. She is wearing a coat, a cloche hat, and a skirt. Her name is identified as Mary C. Caperton, and she is from Radcliffe '28, Richmond, Va.

2. Articles:

   • The main article is titled "Wins Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship." It discusses Mary C. Caperton winning the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship, a $1200 award, competing with Harvard men. The article provides details about the fellowship, its history, and other winners.
   • Below the main article, there is a section titled "Fine Arts," which lists various exhibitions open at the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum, along with their schedules and admission details.
   • On the right side, there is another article titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM," which mentions an exhibition of winetasters' cups of French silver loaned by Mrs. Arthur T. Cabot, and other weekly exhibitions of facsimile reproductions of drawings, paintings, woodcuts, and engravings.

3. Annotations:

   • There are handwritten notes on the clippings, such as "Boston Transcript April 7, '28" and "Transcript April 11, '28," indicating the sources and dates of the articles.

The overall theme of the page is academic and cultural, focusing on achievements in education and art exhibitions.

This image shows an open scrapbook or newspaper clipping album, displaying a page from the Radcliffe Transcript dated April 7, 1927. The page is aged and yellowed, and its contents are preserved under clear plastic protectors.

The main article, titled “RADCLIFFE SENIOR WINS CHARLES ELIOT NORTON FELLOWSHIP,” announces that Mary C. Caperton, a senior at Radcliffe College, has won the prestigious $1200 Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship in Fine Arts for the year 1927–28. The article notes that she competed against Harvard men and is only the fourth Radcliffe student to win the fellowship since its establishment 27 years prior. Her winning submission, titled “Aristophanes and W. S. Gilbert,” is mentioned, and it is also noted that she will study in France next year to pursue a Ph.D. in Fine Arts at Radcliffe.

To the left of the article is a full-page photograph of Mary C. Caperton, captioned “Mary C. Caperton, Radcliffe ’28, Richmond, Va.” She is seated on stone steps outdoors, smiling warmly at the camera. She is dressed in 1920s fashion — wearing a cloche hat, a fur-collared coat, a knee-length skirt, and high-heeled shoes. Below the photo and article, there’s a handwritten note in ink: “Boston Transcript April 7, 1927,” which appears to be an annotation by the scrapbook’s creator. A “(Wide World)” credit is visible under the photograph.

The page also includes a smaller article on the Fogg Art Museum, dated April 21, 1927, announcing exhibitions of French silver, engravings, and Dutch paintings. Below the main image, there’s a “Fine Arts” section listing upcoming exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Fogg Art Museum.

The scrapbook’s binding is visible on the left edge, with a dark fabric cover and a small metal clasp at the top. In the background, the next page of the scrapbook is faintly visible, showing more newspaper clippings.

Overall, this scrapbook page carefully documents a significant academic achievement by Mary Caperton, celebrating her fellowship win with both textual reportage and a personal portrait, preserving a moment of early 20th-century academic and artistic life at Radcliffe College.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from April 1928, featuring a photo of a woman named Mary C. Caperton. The clipping reports that Mary C. Caperton, a Radcliffe College senior, has won the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship, competing with Harvard men and taking home a $1200 award. The clipping also mentions that Mary C. Caperton will go to the Sachs Research Fellowship in Athens, Greece, to study the decagons of the Parthenon and expects to apply this work in the future. The clipping also includes information about the history of the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship and other notable winners of the award.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with a photograph of a woman and text about her winning a fellowship. The clipping is placed on top of another newspaper clipping with text about an art museum. The photograph shows a woman sitting on a bench, wearing a hat, a fur coat, and boots. The text beside the photograph reads "Wins Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship." The clipping is from the Boston Transcript, dated April 7, 1928. The text on the clipping below it reads "Fine Arts" and "Exhibitions Open Next Week."

The image depicts an open book or scrapbook page showcasing a historical newspaper clipping and related annotations. The central focus is a black-and-white photograph of a woman, Mary C. Caperton, seated and smiling. She is dressed in early 20th-century attire, including a hat, a long coat, and a skirt, and is wearing shoes with a noticeable heel. The photograph is accompanied by a headline that reads: "Wins Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship", indicating her achievement.

Below the photograph, there is a transcription or typed note that reads:
"Mary C. Caperton, Radcliffe '28, Richmond, Va."
This suggests that Mary C. Caperton was a student at Radcliffe College, graduating in 1928, and is from Richmond, Virginia.

To the right of the photograph, there is a detailed newspaper article titled "WINS CHARLES ELIOT NORTON FELLOWSHIP". The article provides context about Mary C. Caperton winning the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship, a prestigious award valued at $1200. It mentions that she competed with Harvard men and was selected for her scholarly work in fine arts. The article also notes that she will study in Athens, Greece, the following year as part of her fellowship.

Additionally, the page includes handwritten annotations and other typed entries. At the top left, there is a label that reads "Transcript", dated April 7, 1928, and another label at the bottom left that reads "Fine Arts", also dated April 7, 1928. These annotations suggest that the page is part of an archival or scrapbook collection, possibly documenting significant events or achievements related to fine arts and academic accomplishments.

The overall presentation indicates that this is a preserved historical document, likely from an archive or personal collection, highlighting Mary C. Caperton's academic and professional milestone. The layout, including the photograph, transcription, and newspaper clipping, provides a comprehensive record of her achievement and context.

The image shows an open newspaper spread laid flat on a surface, with the boundaries of other pages visible along the left edge. The newspaper is dated with inscriptions such as "April 27" and "April 7, 1928," indicating that it's a historical document. The visible headlines, text, and articles on the page relate to cultural and academic news. One prominent headline reads "Wins Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship," referencing an academic award. There are several column headings including "Fine Arts" and mentions of "Fogg Art Museum" along with details about exhibitions and events related to art and artists.

The materials and typeface used in the newspaper allude to it being from the early 20th century. The paper shows some discoloration and wear, which suggests it has been preserved for a significant amount of time. The article includes a photo of an individual, but details about this individual cannot be discussed due to the blurred face. The preservation of this newspaper, with annotations and markings on certain parts, indicates it may have personal significance or historical value to someone.

The image shows an old scrapbook page featuring a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting on stone steps. She is wearing a coat, a skirt, and heeled shoes. Below the image, a caption reads: "Mary C. Caperton, Radcliffe '28, Richmond, Va."

Surrounding the photograph are several newspaper clippings and transcripts, primarily related to Mary C. Caperton winning the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship. The largest headline says: "RADCLIFFE SENIOR WINS CHARLES ELIOT NORTON FELLOWSHIP." A subheading states that Mary C. Caperton, competing with Harvard men, takes the $1200 award.

Additional text details her achievement, competition, and background in fine arts, as well as information about other winners of the fellowship. There is also mention of art exhibitions and museum events, with dates such as April 7, 1928, and April 1, 1928.

The page appears to be part of a historical record or personal archive highlighting Mary C. Caperton's academic and artistic accomplishments in the late 1920s.

A page from an old scrapbook or album, bound in a dark cover. The page is yellowed with age and contains several newspaper clippings arranged in columns.

• On the left side is a black-and-white photograph of a person sitting on a concrete block. The individual’s face is blurred. The person appears to be wearing a coat and dark shoes.
• Above the photo, a headline reads: “Wins Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship.”
• Beneath the photo is a caption: “Mary C. Caperton, Radcliffe ’28, Richmond, Va.” (the name is visible in the caption).
• To the right, there is another clipping with a bold header that repeats the award news: “Transcrip RADCLIFFE SENIOR WINS CHARLES ELIOT NORTON FELLOWSHIP,” followed by a block of text describing the award.
• At the bottom are additional small clippings and notices about art exhibitions and related topics, including headings like “Fine Arts” and “Boston Exhibitions Open Next Week.”
• The page shows the characteristic look of early 20th-century print: sepia-toned images, dense text blocks, and handwritten notes or annotations.

Overall, the page documents a 1920s news item about a recipient of the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship, with a photograph of the individual and several related clippings.

This image appears to be a scanned scrapbook or newspaper page containing an article about a person winning the Charles Eliot Norton Fellowship, specifically someone from Radcliffe, named Mary C. Caperton. The title of the article is "RADCLIFFE SENIOR WINS CHARLES ELIOT NORTON FELLOWSHIP." The text describes her achievement of receiving the award, which includes a $1200 prize, competing with Harvard men. A black-and-white photograph on the left shows a person sitting on steps in period-appropriate clothing, along with a caption identifying the individual and the date, "Mary C. Caperton, Radcliffe '28, Richmond, Va." There are handwritten annotations, including "Boston Transcript April 7, 1928."

Below the main article, there are sections titled "Fine Arts" and "FOGG ART MUSEUM," including additional smaller articles about museum exhibitions and other cultural events, also marked with handwritten dates. The overall style and content of the image suggest an emphasis on academic and cultural achievements, compiled carefully in this format for preservation.