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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793901

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The image displays a two-page spread from a publication titled "THE BULLETIN OF THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART." The left page (page 146) features a section titled "THE DEPARTMENT OF ORIENTAL ART," announcing the appointment of Howard Hollis as Curator of Oriental Art. It details Hollis's background, including his education at Harvard and Yale, his fluency in Chinese, and his previous roles at the Harvard-Yenching Institute and the Fogg Museum. The page also includes a membership report listing new members and transfers.

The right page (page 147) is titled "BOSTON" and provides updates on art exhibitions and news from Boston. It mentions a memorial exhibition of the works of Edmund H. Garrett at the Boston Arts Club, an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, and other notable events and acquisitions at local institutions like the Fogg Museum and the Concord Art Center. The page also includes a note about a portrait of George Luks by Charles B. Curtis.

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The image displays a page from the "Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art," specifically from the Department of Oriental Art section.

Main Announcement:
The article announces the appointment of Howard Conoley Hollis as the new Curator of Oriental Art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Hollis brings a wealth of experience, having been educated at the Art Institute of Chicago, and has worked at Harvard University and the Yenching Institute. He has previously held positions in China and has been an Assistant in Chinese at Harvard University. His appointment is effective and he is expected to contribute significantly to the department's activities.

Membership Report:
The section lists changes in membership status for fellows, including transfers from annual to life membership and vice versa. Notable additions include:

  • Frank Alco, Conrad Berg, Helen E. Rockstroller, and others.

Specific Sections:

  1. Boston:

    • A mention of a memorial exhibit of the works of H. Garrett at the Boston Art Club.
    • Details about a painting by Margaret H. Wright and her etchings.
    • A brief mention of an exhibition at the Concord Art Center.

  2. Art News:

    • A note about the Fogg Museum's explorations and exhibitions.

The page is dated December 1929, indicating that these updates and announcements were made in that month.

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The image shows a page from "The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art," specifically the Department of Oriental Art section.

Key Announcements:

  1. Appointment of Howard Cooley Hollis:

    • Howard Cooley Hollis has been appointed as Curator of Oriental Art.
    • Hollis previously served as a fellow at the Art Institute of Chicago and Harvard University.
    • He has also held positions at Harvard Yenching Institute and was Assistant in Chinese at Harvard University.
    • His appointment is effective from the start of the new year, with plans to open an important exhibition in December.

  2. Departure of Langdon Warner:

    • Langdon Warner, who was previously a representative and lecturer on Fine Arts at Harvard College, has been appointed as non-resident Associate in the Oriental Department.
    • Warner was released from the Fogg Museum for part-time service.

Membership Report:

  • The membership report lists the transfers and new members since the last report in July 1929.

  • Transfers from Fellow to Life:

    • Lappe, Mr. Julius I.
    • Alcott, Franklin L.
    • Dalzell, Mrs. H. G.
    • McKean, Mrs. George W.
    • Berg, Conrad.
    • Rocketteller, Mrs. Helen E.
    • Thompson, Mrs. Stouder.

  • Transfers from Supporting to Life:

    • Gray, Mrs. A. Donald.

  • Transfers from Annual to Life:

    • Gray, Mrs. A. Donald.

  • New Fellows:

    • Hatch, Mrs. George W.
    • Morse, Charles R.
    • Rocksfeller, Mrs. A. M.
    • Chisholm, Mrs. C. K.
    • Thompson, Mrs. Stouder.

Art News:

  1. Boston:

    • A memorial exhibition of works by the late Edmund H. Garrett was opened at the Boston Arts Club.
    • An exhibition of 18th-century American paintings was held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
    • The exhibition included works by John Singleton Copley and others.

  2. Cambridge:

    • The Fogg Art Museum's collection of American art, including works by John Singleton Copley, was highlighted.

  3. Concord:

    • The Concord Art Center showcased works by Charles H. Hutchinson, including a portrait of the poet Ralph Waldo Emerson.

  4. Pogg Museum:

    • The Pogg Museum announced the outcome of several Harvard explorations, hinting at new acquisitions or exhibitions.

The bulletin also includes a brief note on the museum's activities and membership updates. The page is dated December 1929.

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The image is a page from "The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art," specifically the section titled "The Department of Oriental Art." The page contains two main articles:

  1. Appointment Announcement:

    • Howard Cooley Hollis is announced as the new Curator of Oriental Art.
    • Hollis had previously been the Assistant Curator at the Fogg Museum and Lecturer on Fine Arts at Harvard College.
    • He is described as an accomplished scholar with a background in Chinese art, having studied at Harvard University and the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • Hollis's appointment is significant as it marks the first full-time curator since Mr. MacLean resigned.
    • Langdon Warner, who had been the Curator and Lecturer on Oriental Art, has accepted a non-resident associate position.
    • Hollis is expected to cooperate with Warner on plans for the coming year, including an important exhibition of Oriental Art to open in December.

  2. Membership Report:

    • Lists of new members added to the Bulletin for July 1929, categorized into various membership levels: Fellow, Life Fellow, Sustaining Fellow, and Fellow.
    • Examples include:
      • Transfer from Fellow to Life Fellow: Laughlin, Mr. Julius I.
      • New Fellows: Berg, Conrad; Rockefeller, Mrs. Helen E.
      • Transfers from Sustaining to Life Fellow: Gray, Mrs. A. Donald.

  3. Boston Art Scene Updates:

    • Reports on various art exhibitions and events in Boston.
    • Memorial exhibition of the works of late Edmund H. Garrett at the Boston Art Club.
    • Exhibition of woodcuts by Barbara of the Gothic period at the Museum of Fine Arts.
    • Historical and other subjects by Margaret H. Wright at the Society of Arts and Crafts.
    • Exhibition of Chinese paintings and sculptures at the Concord Art Center.
    • Mention of an exhibition by John Templeman Coolidge, which includes pieces from the Marine Museum.

The page also includes brief notes on art news and a mention of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, which offers the outcome of several Harvard explorations. The page is dated December 1929.

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The image is a page from "The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art" and contains several sections of interest:

  1. The Department of Oriental Art:

    • The museum announces the appointment of Howard C. Hollis as the Curator of Oriental Art. The department has undergone significant changes in staff since the resignation of Mr. MacLean in 1927.
    • Langdon Warner, previously associated with the Fogg Museum, has been appointed as a non-resident Associate in the Oriental Department. He will collaborate with Hollis for an upcoming important exhibition of Oriental Art scheduled for December.

  2. Membership Report (July 1929):

    • Lists of new members added since the last bulletin, categorized into:
      • Transfers from Fellow to Fellow in Perpetuity: Includes names such as Lambrecht, Mrs. Julian L.
      • Transfers from Sustaining to Life: Includes names such as Alcott, Franklin L.
      • Fellow: Includes names like Behr, Conrad R.
      • Transfers from Annual to Life: Includes names such as Beach, Robert K.
      • Transfers from Annual to Sustaining: Includes names like Bernsohn, Dr. Samuel L.
      • New Members: Includes names such as Bevis, Mrs. George F.

  3. News from Other Institutions:

    • Boston:
      • A memorial exhibition of Edmund H. Garrett's works was held at the Boston Arts Club.
      • The Fogg Museum has acquired new collections including Chinese sculptures, textiles, and a large collection of photographs of Persian architecture.
      • The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is preparing a new catalog of its Chinese and Japanese paintings.
      • The Museum of Fine Arts has also added to its collections with examples of textiles, pottery, and other artifacts from various periods and regions.
    • Cambridge:
      • The art gallery at Harvard University's Dumbarton Oaks has received Byzantine and early Christian objects.
      • The Germanic Museum is hosting an exhibition on German art and craft.
    • New York:
      • The Metropolitan Museum has acquired several notable pieces including a Gothic tapestry, a Greco-Roman head, and various other artifacts.
      • The Whitney Museum of American Art has opened with a collection of contemporary American works.
      • The Museum of the American Indian is displaying a notable exhibit of Native American beadwork and artifacts.

The overall content of the bulletin provides updates on personnel changes, new acquisitions, and exhibitions at the Cleveland Museum of Art and other major art institutions.

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The image shows a document titled "The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art." The document appears to be a newsletter or official publication from the museum. It includes several sections:

  1. Department of Oriental Art:

    • Announcement of the appointment of Howard Connelly Hollis as Curator of Oriental Art.
    • Details about Mr. Hollis's background, including his education at Cornell and Harvard Universities, his residency in China, and his position as Secretary of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • Mention of his publications and previous roles, including his work at the Langdon Warner Foundation and as a Fellow of the Fogg Museum for Oriental Research and Lecturer on Fine Arts at Harvard College.
    • Information about his release from the Fogg Museum to take up his new appointment at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

  2. Membership Report:

    • Lists of individuals who have transferred membership status (from Fellow to Fellow in Perpetuity, Fellow to Fellow for Life, Sustaining to Life, and Sustaining to Life) since the last report published in July 1939.
    • Names of new members and those holding two memberships.

  3. Boston:

    • Information about various art exhibitions and events in Boston, including:
      • A memorial exhibition of the works of John Singer Sargent.
      • An exhibition of Chinese paintings and calligraphy.
      • An exhibition of etchings and aquatints by John Taylor Arms.
      • A show of watercolors by Andrew Wyeth.
      • An exhibition of paintings by Marsden Hartley.
      • A show of paintings by Edward Hopper.
      • An exhibition of paintings by Grant Wood.
      • An exhibition of paintings by John Trumbull.
      • An exhibition of paintings by John Singer Sargent.
      • An exhibition of paintings by John Singleton Copley.

The document is printed on aged paper, indicating it is likely from the mid-20th century. The text is neatly organized, and the document is bound with a metal fastener.

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This is an image of two pages from a publication, which appears to be a newsletter or bulletin related to art institutions and events. The left page is titled "THE BULLETIN OF THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART," followed by "THE DEPARTMENT OF ORIENTAL ART," indicating the content is about the Oriental Art department of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Below that, there is a paragraph describing recent activities and a change in staff pertaining to the museum's Oriental Art department.

The bottom half of the left page contains a "MEMBERSHIP REPORT," providing a list of names under various headings, such as "LIFE MEMBERS, MEMBERS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS," etc., indicating that these individuals have been added to the museum's membership in various categories.

On the right page, the header "BOSTON" suggests information concerning art-related events or exhibitions in Boston. The text is split into two columns filled with closely typed content, discussing what appears to be exhibitions, gallery events, or collections possibly relevant to readers interested in the art scene within the Boston area or associated with specific museums or galleries.

Both pages have a column number at the bottom, suggesting they are part of a larger publication, and both have the year 1939 printed at the bottom, indicating when this text was likely published. These pages are loose, suggesting they may have been extracted from the original binding, and there are three holes punched on the side of each page, which would correspond to the binding of the publication.

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The image shows two pieces of paper. The first appears to be a page from "The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art," specifically from the Department of Oriental Art. This page announces the appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as Curator of Oriental Art, detailing his qualifications and background. Additionally, it includes a membership report listing new members, transfers, reinstated members, and dropped members.

The second is a clipping from what seems to be a newsletter or newspaper about events and exhibitions in Boston. It discusses a memorial exhibition of work by the late Edmond A. Cram at the Boston Arts Club, various art galleries and their exhibits, and the offerings at Harvard museums. The clipping is dated October 12, 1929, and has holes punched along its side, suggesting it was meant to be attached or inserted into something using a binder.

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The image shows two pages of a bulletin from the Cleveland Museum of Art related to the Department of Oriental Art. The left page announces the appointment of Howard Coonley Hollis as Curator of Oriental Art and discusses changes in staff and appointments related to the museum. It also includes a membership report listing names that have been added to various categories of membership such as "Transfer from Fellow to Fellow in Perpetuity," "Transfer from Fellow to Fellow for Life," "Fellow," "Transfer from Sustaining to Life," "Sustaining," and "Transfer from Annual to Life."

The right page is a newspaper clipping titled "BOSTON," which discusses a memorial exhibition of the works of Edmund H. Garrett opened at the Boston Arts Club, details about exhibitions at the West End Art Gallery, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Society of Arts and Crafts. It also mentions the Fogg Museum's offerings related to Harvard explorations in China, American art at the Fogg Museum, and the art gallery at Harvard Law School. There is a handwritten note at the bottom right of the clipping reading "Art news Oct. 12, 1929."

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The image depicts a two-page spread from a publication titled The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art, specifically from the Department of Oriental Art. The document is dated October 12, 1929, and appears to be a formal announcement and membership report.

Left Page:

  • Header: The top of the page reads, "THE BULLETIN OF THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART" and "THE DEPARTMENT OF ORIENTAL ART."
  • Main Content:
    • The left page announces the appointment of Howard Coolley as the new Curator of Oriental Art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Coolley has succeeded Mr. MacLean's position, who resigned in 1924. The announcement highlights Coolley's qualifications, including:
      • Education at Harvard University.
      • Three and a half years of residence in China.
      • Experience at the Harvard-Yenching Institute and the Cleveland Museum of Art.
      • His role as Secretary to the Field Representative, Warner Lattengow, for the Oriental Research and Lecture on Fine Arts at Harvard College.
      • Acceptance of an appointment as a non-resident associate in the Oriental Department at Harvard.
    • The text also mentions that Coolley will cooperate with the Fogg Museum for part-time service and that an important exhibition of Oriental Art will be inaugurated in December.
  • Membership Report:
    • Below the announcement, there is a section titled "MEMBERSHIP REPORT", which lists individuals who have been added to the membership rolls. The report includes:
      • Transfers from Fellow to Fellow in Perpetuity.
      • Transfers from Fellow to Fellow for Life.
      • Transfers from Annual to Life.
      • Sustaining Members.
    • Names of individuals and their affiliations are listed, such as:
      • Alcott, Franklin (from Fellow to Fellow for Life).
      • Dalton, Mrs. H. G. (from Fellow to Fellow for Life).
      • Beach, Robert K. (from Annual to Life).
      • Benscheidt, Dr. Edward L. (from Annual to Life).
      • Brisitham, Samuel L. (from Annual to Life).
      • Curtis, Henry G. (Sustaining Member).
    • The page is numbered 146 at the bottom.

Right Page:

  • Header: The right page begins with the word "BOSTON", indicating a section focused on art events and exhibitions in Boston.
  • Content:
    • The page discusses various art exhibitions, museum activities, and notable artworks in Boston. Key points include:
      • Edmund H. Garrett Memorial Exhibition: A memorial exhibition of Garrett's works was held at the Boston Art Club, showcasing a wide range of his artistic achievements, including oils, watercolors, tempera, and applied design.
      • West End Art Gallery Exhibition: An exhibition featuring the works of Harold Rottenberg was held, with thirty paintings and several drawings displayed.
      • Barbara of the Gothic Period at the Museum of Fine Arts: An exhibition of Gothic-period works, including wood carvings and small etchings, was presented.
      • Small Etchings by Margaret Wright: Historical and artistic etchings were shown at the Society of Arts and Crafts.
      • Exhibition by Gregory Wilkinson: An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Wilkinson was held at the Copley Society.
      • John Templeman Coolidge Exhibition: An exhibition of Coolidge's works, including a chess set by Henry S. Marquand, was displayed at the Fogg Museum.
      • Modern Lakes Exhibition: An exhibition of works by Jody Hale, including a portrait of George Lakes, was shown at the Concord Art Center.
    • The page also mentions the Fogg Museum and its offerings, including Harvard explorations and other art-related activities.
  • Footer: The bottom of the page includes the phrase "Art News" and the date "Oct. 12, 1929".

Overall Layout and Design:

  • The document is formatted in a classic, formal style typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The text is typeset in a serif font, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The left page is primarily textual, focusing on administrative and membership updates, while the right page is more descriptive, detailing art exhibitions and cultural events in Boston.
  • The page numbers and headers indicate that this is part of a larger bulletin or newsletter series.

This image captures a snapshot of the Cleveland Museum of Art's activities and the broader art scene in Boston during the late 1920s.