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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793902

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The image appears to be a page from a publication, possibly a newsletter or a report, dated October 19, 1929. It details changes in the staff of an institution in Cleveland, likely a museum or an educational institution.

Key Elements:

  1. Photographs and Descriptions:

    • Top Right Photo:
      • The photo shows a man standing outdoors, leaning against a railing. The description identifies him as Marcel Aubert, a lecturer of Fine Arts at Harvard. He is noted for his expertise in Gothic architecture and his role as a conservator at the Musée du Louvre.
    • Bottom Left Photo:
      • The photo shows a man standing outdoors, holding a book. The description identifies him as Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi of Kyoto, Japan, who is lecturing on Japanese art and is a research fellow in the Department of Fine Arts.
  2. Text:

    • Headline:
      • "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF"
    • Content:
      • The text discusses the appointment of a new assistant in Chinese and Indian Research who will serve as secretary of the Harvard-Yenching authority, with potential staffing in Cleveland.
      • It mentions that Mr. Hollis, who is resigning from his position at the Cleveland Museum of Art, will be replaced by Mr. Langdon Warner. Mr. Warner will take over the duties of his position and will also act as an assistant curator of Oriental Art.
      • The text also notes that Mrs. Hollis is resigning as curator of the Print Club, and her position will be filled by Mr. Allen Whiting.
      • It mentions the arrival of Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi from Kyoto, Japan, who will be lecturing on Japanese art.
  3. Handwritten Note:

    • There is a handwritten note on the page that reads "Comparison Oct 19 1929."

Summary:

The document reports on staff changes at an institution in Cleveland, including the appointment of new personnel and the resignation of others. It features photographs and descriptions of two lecturers, Marcel Aubert and Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi, and discusses their roles and contributions. The text also mentions the transition of duties within the institution, particularly in the areas of Chinese, Indian, and Japanese art research and curation.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a similar collection, featuring two photographs and a newspaper clipping, all related to the Cleveland Museum of Art staff changes as of October 19, 1929.

  1. Photographs:

    • Top Right: A photograph of Marcel Aubert, identified as a Lecturer of Fine Arts at Harvard University, who gave a lecture on Gothic Architecture and Sculpture of the 13th Century in France. The caption notes his roles as Conservateur au Musee des Antiques, Director de La Societe de l'Histoire de l'Art, and Professor at the Ecole des Chartes.
    • Bottom Left: A photograph of Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi, who is lecturing on Japanese Art and serving as a research fellow at the Department of Fine Arts.
  2. Newspaper Clipping:

    • The clipping is from the "Cleveland Plain Dealer," dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. It details changes in the Cleveland Museum of Art staff:
      • Howard Conley Hollis is appointed as the curator of oriental art. He comes from Harvard University, where he was an assistant in Chinese and Japanese art and secretary of the Harvard-Yenching Institute. He is replacing Langdon Warner, who is going to China for three years to study Chinese art.
      • Mr. Francis has been promoted to the newly created position of associate curator in charge of the museum's print department. He will also act as acting curator during Mr. Hollis's absence.

The page is dated "Oct. 19, 1929," indicating when these changes and events took place.

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This image appears to be a newspaper clipping from October 19, 1929, detailing various announcements related to the Cleveland Museum of Art and other events.

Top Section:

Photographs and Lecture Announcements:

  1. Right Side:

    • Marcel Aubert:
      • A photograph of Marcel Aubert is shown.
      • He is announced to give a lecture on "Gothic Architecture and Sculpture of France" on October 21, 1929.
      • Marcel Aubert is identified as the Conservateur au Musée de Cluny, Secretary of the Société d'Archeologie, and a Professor at the École des Chartes.
  2. Left Side:

    • Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi:
      • A photograph of Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi is shown.
      • He is noted to be lecturing on Japanese art.
      • Prof. Yanagi is currently serving as a researcher for the Department of Fine Arts.

Bottom Section:

Changes in Cleveland Staff:

  1. Howard C. Hollis:

    • Appointment of Howard Convey Hollis as curator of Oriental Art at the Cleveland Museum.
    • Hollis spent three years in Peking studying Chinese art.
    • He previously worked as a secretary at the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • Hollis is a graduate of Harvard and has been associated with Langdon Warner.
  2. Frederic Allen Whiting:

    • Resignation of Frederic Allen Whiting, who was the director of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
    • Whiting is moving to become the director of the American Federation of Arts in New York.
    • He will take up his new position on October 1, 1929.
    • Whiting has been credited with significant contributions to the growth and development of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Date and Event:

  • The clipping is dated Saturday, October 19, 1929.
  • There is also a note about an event on October 22 related to a specific exhibition or lecture.

The article highlights the transitions and upcoming events within the art community in Cleveland, focusing on both local and international figures in the art world.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, dated Saturday, October 19, 1929, titled "Art News." The page features several articles and photographs related to changes in staff at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

  1. Headline Article:

    • Title: Changes in Cleveland Staff
    • Content: This article discusses the appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as curator of oriental art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Hollis comes from Harvard University, where he was an assistant in Chinese art and secretary of the Harvard-Yenching Institute. He spent three years in Peking studying Chinese art and was previously the curator of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard. The article also mentions that Eric Allen Whiting, formerly a field agent at the Langdon Warner, will be leaving his position.
  2. Photographs and Captions:

    • Top Right Photo: Marcel Aubert, a lecturer on Gothic architecture and sculpture of France, who is also the Conservateur au Musée de Cluny and a member of the Société des Antiquaires de France and Professor at the École des Chartres.
    • Bottom Left Photo: Prof. Muneyoshi Nakai, from Kyoto, Japan, who is lecturing on Japanese art and serving as a research fellow at the Museum of Fine Arts.
  3. Additional Notes:

    • Bottom Article: This section notes the departure of Mr. Francis, who has been with the museum since 1927, and his future activities. It also mentions the arrival of Mr. Hollis and his qualifications, including his extensive experience and research in Chinese art.

The page is neatly organized with photographs and text, providing detailed information about the new and departing staff members at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from October 19, 1929, detailing changes in the staff of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

  1. Top Section:

    • Marcel Aubert: A photograph and a description of Marcel Aubert, a lecturer in Fine Arts, are provided. Aubert is noted for his lecture on Gothic architecture and sculpture at the Cleveland Museum. He is a Conservateur at the Musée de Cluny in Paris and a Professor at the École des Chartres in France.
  2. Bottom Left Section:

    • Changes in Cleveland Staff:
      • Howard Conley Hollis is appointed as curator of Oriental art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Hollis previously worked at the Detroit Institute of Arts and was recommended by Eric Allen Whiting. He has a connection with Harvard University, having been an assistant in Chinese and secretary of the Harvard-Yenching Institute. Hollis spent three years in Peking studying Chinese and was a fellow of the Fogg Museum for Art.
  3. Bottom Right Section:

    • Prof. Muneyoshi Wakabayashi:
      • A photograph and description of Prof. Muneyoshi Wakabayashi from Kyoto, Japan, who is lecturing on Japanese art and serving as a research fellow in Oriental Art at the Cleveland Museum. His appointment is noted as a significant addition to the museum's staff.
  4. Additional Notes:

    • The text mentions the resignation of Mr. Francis, who was previously the curator of the museum's print department. Mr. Francis's departure is noted with regret by his colleagues, who will miss his contributions and skills in the museum's activities.

The overall theme of the clipping is the introduction of new staff members and the departure of an existing one, highlighting the museum's efforts to expand its expertise in various art fields.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from October 19, 1929, detailing changes in the Cleveland staff for a museum or an art-related institution.

Key points include:

  1. Marcel Aubert:

    • Marcel Aubert, a Lecturer of Fine Arts, delivered a lecture on Gothic Architecture and Sculpture of France.
    • He is the Conservateur au Musée d'Art et d'Histoire in Geneva, Switzerland, and a Professor at the École des Chartres.
  2. Prof. Muneyoshi Yagi:

    • A professor from Kyoto, Japan, who is lecturing on Japanese Art and serving as a research fellow at the institution.
    • He is noted for his contributions to the Fine Arts department.
  3. Changes in Cleveland Staff:

    • The appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as curator of Oriental Art at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
    • Hollis is described as coming from Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he was a graduate of Harvard-Yenching Institute and spent three years studying Chinese at Peking.
    • He previously worked with Langdon Warner and was a fellow of the Peabody Museum at Harvard.
  4. Henry Sayles Frasca:

    • Henry Sayles Frasca is mentioned as having been a significant figure who is being replaced by Hollis.
    • Frasca's role was in the museum’s print department and he had been instrumental in its activities.

The article also mentions the departure of Mr. Hollis and the ongoing work of the museum staff, noting their gratitude for his contributions and the anticipation of his new role in Cleveland. The clipping highlights the professional transitions and new appointments within the museum’s Fine Arts department.

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This image is a photograph of a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, depicting three separate sections with different texts and images. At the upper portion of the page, two clipped photos are accompanied by captions, one on the left and one on the right. Directly below these images, there is a larger section of text with the heading "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF," which appears to be an article or announcement regarding staff changes at a presumably cultural or academic institution. There are handwritten notes and dates next to some of the clippings, indicating that someone may have added these notes for personal reference or as part of an archival process. The page appears to be well-preserved and is punched with three holes on its left side, suggesting it was housed in a binder or folder.

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This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or archival document. The page includes two photographs, both featuring men in suits, and several clipped newspaper articles. The photograph in the upper right corner shows a man standing next to a railing or balustrade. The clipping accompanying this photograph identifies him as Marcel Aubert, a lecturer and conservator specializing in Gothic architecture and sculpture.

The photograph in the lower section features a man holding papers or a folder, standing outdoors with trees and foliage in the background. The accompanying clipping identifies him as Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi from Kyoto, Japan, noted for his lectures on Japanese art.

Additionally, there is a text article titled "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF" clipped from a newspaper, dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. This article discusses the appointment of Howard Conway Hollis as the curator at the Cleveland Museum of Art, citing his background and previous affiliations.

Handwritten notes, "Crimson Oct 19, 1929" and "Cut News," are present on the page. There are also two punched holes on the left side, suggesting the page was part of a binder.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two black-and-white photographs of men in formal attire along with printed captions and a newspaper clipping.

  • The top right photograph depicts a man standing on a porch or entrance stairway. His face is blurred. The caption next to this photo identifies him as Marcel Aubert, Lecturer of Fine Arts from the Louvre. The caption mentions that he will lecture on Gothic Architecture and Sculpture of the Culmination in France. He is described as Conservateur at Musée du Louvre, Director of La Société d’Archéologie, and Professor at l'école des Chartres.

  • The second photograph, positioned below the first and more to the left, shows another man standing outdoors holding some books or documents. His face is also blurred. The caption identifies him as Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi from Kyoto, Japan, who is lecturing on Japanese Art and serving as a research fellow in the Department of Fine Arts.

  • Handwritten to the right of the photos is "Crimson Oct. 19 1929" and "art news."

  • Below the photos is a newspaper clipping titled "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF," dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. It discusses staff appointments at the Cleveland Museum of Art, including the appointment of a new curator and other staff changes, also mentioning Harvard and appointments related to Chinese and Oriental art.

The three-hole punched page appears to be part of a larger scrapbook or archival compilation of art-related historical documents and images from 1929.

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The image is a historical newspaper clipping from Art News, dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. It features a layout that combines text and photographs to report on changes in the staff of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Visual Elements:

  1. Photographs:

    • Top Right: A photograph of Marcel Aubert, identified as a lecturer of Fine Arts from the Louvre. He is described as a lecturer on Gothic Architecture and Sculpture of the Culmination in France. The caption notes that he is the Director of the Conservatory at the Louvre, a member of La Société d'Archéologie, and a Professor at the École des Chartes.
    • Bottom Left: A photograph of Prof. Muneyoshi Anagi, identified as a graduate of Kyoto who is serving as a research fellow in the Department of Fine Arts. The caption mentions he is lecturing on Japanese Art.
    • Top Left (smaller inset): A photograph of a man standing on a staircase, possibly related to the article but not directly captioned.
  2. Text Content:

    • The main headline reads: "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF".
    • The article discusses the appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as the Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Hollis is noted as coming from Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has been connected with Harvard University. He is described as having served as an assistant in Chinese and Oriental Research and as secretary of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • The article also mentions that Hollis will assume his new position following his course in China, where he spent three years studying Chinese art in Peking. Upon his return, he will be associated with the Fogg Museum for Oriental Research.
    • Additionally, the article references Mr. Henry Saglis Francis, who is resigning as curator of prints at the Cleveland Museum. It notes his contributions to the museum's print department and his departure, which will be regretted by his colleagues.
  3. Layout:

    • The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspaper design, with a clear separation between the photographs and the accompanying text.
    • The text is organized into paragraphs, with headings and subheadings to guide the reader through the content.

Contextual Details:

  • The article provides insight into the professional movements and appointments within the art world during the late 1920s, highlighting the roles of curators, lecturers, and researchers at institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Louvre, and Harvard University.
  • The inclusion of both Western and Eastern art experts (Marcel Aubert and Muneyoshi Anagi) reflects the museum's interest in diverse artistic traditions.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a moment in art history, documenting staff changes and professional developments at the Cleveland Museum of Art. It serves as a historical record of the museum's evolving leadership and its engagement with both Western and Eastern art scholarship. The accompanying photographs add a personal touch, showcasing the individuals involved in these changes.