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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794009

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The image appears to be a page from the "American Magazine of Art" dated May 1930. It contains two main sections: a news article and a list of traveling exhibitions.

  1. News Article:

    • The headline reads: "PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE."
    • The article discusses Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum being appointed as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. It mentions that the museum is fortunate to have Sachs as a friend and adviser, highlighting his contributions to art development and his affiliations with various art organizations. The article also lists the members of the Cincinnati Museum's board of trustees, emphasizing the public-spirited and active nature of the city's leadership in the arts.
  2. Traveling Exhibitions:

    • The title "THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions" is prominently displayed.
    • It lists numerous exhibitions scheduled for May 1930, including paintings by contemporary American artists, reproductions of famous paintings, exhibitions of drawings by Holbein, and reproductions of the work of French modernists, among others. Each exhibition includes the name of the exhibit, the location, and the dates of the show.
    • The bottom part of this section is titled "CONVENTIONS," listing various art-related conventions and their dates and locations, such as the Western Arts Association Convention in Minneapolis, the Association of Art Museum Directors Convention in Cambridge, and the American Federation of Arts Convention in Washington, D.C.

The page is aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating it is a historical document.

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This image appears to be a scanned page of a historical document from "Art News" dated May 10, 1930. The content is related to the American Federation of Arts and provides details about various art exhibitions and conventions happening during that time.

Left Side:

  • Headline: "PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE"
  • Article:
    • It discusses Professor Paul J. Sachs, who has been made an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum.
    • It mentions Sachs's roles and affiliations, including being a professor of fine arts at Harvard University, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, and trustee of Smith College.
    • The article lists the board of trustees of the Cincinnati Museum, including recently added members such as Col. William Cooper Procter, Professor William T. Semple, and Mr. Alfred M. Cressler, among others.
    • It emphasizes the importance of these individuals in the artistic development of Cincinnati.

Right Side:

  • Title: "THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS"
  • Subtitle: "Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions"
  • Date: "May, 1930"
  • Exhibitions:
    • A list of traveling exhibitions with details about the artworks, their locations, and dates.
    • Examples include "PAINTINGS BY CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ARTISTS" in Bethlehem, Pa., and "GROUP OF TWENTY OIL PAINTINGS" in Amherst, Mass.
  • Conventions:
    • A list of upcoming conventions with dates and locations.
    • Examples include the "Western Arts Association Annual Convention" in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the "American Federation of Arts Twenty-first Annual Convention" in Washington, D.C.

The document is formatted with a mix of bold and regular text, and it includes some handwritten notes at the top left corner. The page has some signs of aging, with a slightly yellowish tint and some discoloration spots. There are also three punched holes on the right side, indicating that the page was likely part of a binder or notebook.

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This image displays a single page from a vintage publication titled “Art News May 10, 1930”, handwritten at the top left. The page is dated May 1930 and appears to be from a newsletter or magazine, specifically the “American Magazine of Art”, as indicated by the handwritten title at the top center.

The document is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper with visible fold lines and three binder punch holes along the right margin, suggesting it was part of a bound collection or file.

The page is divided into two main columns:


Left Column: “PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE”

This column features an article titled “PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE” under a bold headline. The text reports that Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum was appointed an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. It praises Sachs’ influence and contributions to American art development and lists members of the Cincinnati Museum’s board of trustees, including William Hayden Chatfield, E. W. Edwards, John J. Emery, and others. The article highlights Sachs’ roles at Harvard, his editorial work for Art Studies and The Burlington Magazine, and notes the recent addition of prominent civic figures to the museum’s board.


Right Column: THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions — May, 1930

This section functions as a schedule of traveling art exhibitions organized by the American Federation of Arts for May 1930. It lists:

  • The title, location, and dates of each exhibition.
  • Exhibitions include:
    • Paintings by Contemporary American Artists (Bethlehem, PA — April 25–May 19)
    • Paintings from the North Shore Arts Association (Bowling Green, KY — May 15–June 15)
    • Group of Twenty Oil Paintings (Amherst, MA — May 7–21)
    • Grand Central Art Galleries Exhibition (Reading, PA — May 7–21)
    • Paintings from the National Academy of Design (Lawrence, KS — May 1–25)
    • Landscapes, Marines, Portraits and Flower Paintings (Eugene, OR — May 5–28)
    • Paintings by Canadian Artists (Baltimore, MD — May 7–28)
    • Paintings by W. Lester Stevens (Fitchburg, MA — May 7–28)
    • 1930 Water Color Rotary (Jackson, MS — May 7–28)
    • Philadelphia Water Color Club’s Rotary (Elmira, NY — May 7–28)
    • Pencil Drawings by Ernest D. Roth (Rochester, NY — May 7–28)
    • Etchings, Lithographs and Engravings by American Artists (Sweet Briar, VA — April 25–May 10)
    • Etchings and Drawings by Percy Smith (Utica, NY — May 7–28)
    • Contemporary American Wood Block Prints (Tallahassee, FL — May 5–28)
    • Graphic Processes Illustrated (Billings, MT — May 7–28)
    • Color Reproductions of Famous Paintings (De Kalb, IL — May 1–15)
    • Reproductions of Drawings by Old Masters (Rock Hill, SC — May 7–28)
    • Reproductions of the Work of Leading French Modernists (Denton, TX — May 7–28)
    • Reproductions of Drawings by Holbein (Seattle, WA — May 19–June 7)
    • Embroidery Collection (Troy, NY — May 1–14)
    • Architectural Exhibition from the Philadelphia Chapter, A.I.A. (Dayton, OH — May 10–30)
    • Educational Alliance Art School of New York (Lincoln, NE — May 1–15)
    • International Exhibition of Glass and Rugs (St. Louis, MO — May 3–June 1)

The list ends with a note: “(Other engagements pending)”


Below that, under a bold heading “CONVENTIONS”:

This section lists scheduled annual conventions for May–June 1930:

  • Western Arts Association: Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN — May 6–9, 1930
  • Association of Art Museum Directors: Annual Convention, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, MA — May 12–13, 1930
  • American Federation of Arts: Twenty-first Annual Convention, Washington, D.C. — May 14–16, 1930
  • American Institute of Architects: Sixty-third Annual Convention, Washington, D.C. — May 21–23, 1930
  • American Association of Museums: Annual Convention, Buffalo, NY — June 4–7, 1930

Overall Impression:

This document is a well-organized, professional bulletin from 1930 aimed at art professionals, museum directors, and educators. It combines institutional news (like the honorary appointment of Paul Sachs) with practical information on upcoming traveling exhibitions and professional conventions. The handwritten titles suggest this copy was likely indexed or labeled for archival purposes. It offers a snapshot of the cultural and institutional art landscape in the United States during the early Depression era.

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The image shows a page from a bulletin of the American Federation of Arts, dated May 1930. The bulletin includes an announcement about Paul Sachs becoming an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The bulletin also lists upcoming exhibitions of contemporary American art across various locations in the United States, including Bethlehem, PA; Bowling Green, KY; Amherst, MA; Reading, PA; Baltimore, MD; Fitchburg, MA; and others. Additionally, the bulletin mentions upcoming conventions of various art associations and institutions, such as the Western Arts Association, the Association of Art Museum Directors, and the American Federation of Arts.

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The image is a page from a magazine titled "American Magazine of Art," dated May 1930. The page is divided into several sections, each with a distinct heading and content.

The top section is titled "PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE." It contains a paragraph of text discussing Paul Sachs, his role as Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard College, and his appointment as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The text highlights his contributions to the art world and his association with various art institutions.

Below this section, there is a heading that reads "THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS," followed by a subheading "Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions." This section lists various art exhibitions happening in different cities across the United States, including Bethlehem, Bowling Green, Amherst, Reading, Lawrence, Eugene, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Jackson, New York, Rochester, Sweet Briar, Utica, Tallahassee, Billings, Denver, Rock Hill, Denton, Seattle, Troy, Dayton, Lincoln, and St. Louis. The exhibitions cover a range of art forms, including paintings, etchings, engravings, and architectural collections.

The next section is titled "CONVENTIONS," which lists several art-related conventions and their respective dates and locations. These include the Western Arts Association Annual Convention in Minneapolis, the Association of Art Museum Directors Annual Convention in St. Louis, the American Federation of Arts Twenty-first Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., the American Institute of Architects Sixty-third Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., and the American Association of Museums Annual Convention in Buffalo, New York.

The page has a beige background with black text, and the edges of the page show signs of aging, with some discoloration and wear. The layout is straightforward, with clear headings and subheadings to organize the information.

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The image is a scanned page from a publication titled "The American Federation of Arts Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions", dated May 1930. The page is divided into two main sections, each containing distinct types of information.

Top Left Section:

  • Headline: "PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE"
  • Content: This section announces that Paul J. Sachs, a professor at Harvard University and a consultant to the Cincinnati Art Museum, has been appointed as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The text highlights Sachs's role as a friend and advisor to the museum, emphasizing his significant contributions to the development of the institution. It also mentions the board of trustees, listing several notable individuals who are part of the museum's leadership.

Top Right Section:

  • Title: "THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS"

  • Subtitle: "Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions"

  • Content: This section lists a variety of traveling art exhibitions organized by the American Federation of Arts. Each entry includes:

    • The title of the exhibition.
    • The location where the exhibition is being held.
    • The dates of the exhibition.

    Examples of exhibitions listed include:

    • Paintings by Contemporary American Artists (Bethelhem, Pa., April 25–May 19)
    • Pictures from the North Shore Arts Association (Bowling Green, Ky., May 15–June 15)
    • Group of Twenty Oil Paintings (Amherst, Mass., May 7–21)
    • Grand Central Art Galleries Exhibition (Reading, Pa., May 7–21)
    • Paintings from the National Academy of Design (Lawrence, Kan., May 1–5)
    • Paintings by Canadian Artists and Flower Paintings (Eugene, Ore., May 5–28)
    • Landscapes, Marines, Portraits, and Paintings (Baltimore, Md., May 7–28)
    • Paintings by W. Lester Stevens (Fitchburg, Mass., May 7–28)
    • 1930 Water Color Rotary (Jackson, Miss., May 7–28)
    • Philadelphia Water Color Club's Rotary (Elmira, N.Y., May 7–28)
    • Pencil Drawings by Ernest D. Roth (Rochester, N.Y., May 7–28)
    • Etchings, Lithographs, and Engravings by American Artists (Sweet Briar, Va., April 25–May 10)
    • Etchings and Drawings by Percy Smith (Utica, N.Y., May 7–28)
    • Contemporary American Wood Blocks Prints (Tallahassee, Fla., May 5–28)
    • Graphic Processes Illustrated (Billings, Mont., May 7–28)
    • Color Reproductions of Famous Paintings (De Kalb, Ill., May 1–15)
    • Reproductions of Drawings by Old Masters (Rock Hill, S.C., May 7–28)
    • Reproductions of the Work of Leading French Modernists (Denison, Texas, May 7–28)
    • Reproductions of Drawings by Holbein (Seattle, Wash., May 19–June 7)
    • Embroidery Collection (Troy, N.Y., May 1–14)
    • Architectural Exhibition from the Philadelphia Chapter, A.I.A. (Dayton, Ohio, May 10–30)
    • Educational Alliance Art School of New York (Lincoln, Neb., May 1–13)
    • International Exhibition of Glass and Rugs (St. Louis, Mo., May 5–June 1)

    At the bottom of this section, there is a note stating: (Other engagements pending).

Bottom Section:

  • Title: "CONVENTIONS"
  • Content: This section lists upcoming art-related conventions, including:
    • Western Arts Association (Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minn., May 6–9, 1930)
    • Association of Art Museum Directors (Annual Convention, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Mass., May 12–15, 1930)
    • American Federation of Arts (Twenty-first Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., May 14–16, 1930)
    • American Institute of Architects (Sixty-third Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., May 21–23, 1930)
    • American Association of Museums (Annual Convention, Buffalo, N.Y., June 4–7, 1930)

Overall Layout and Design:

  • The page is formatted in a clean, organized manner typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The text is typed, with clear headings and subheadings for easy navigation.
  • The content is informational, aimed at art professionals, museum curators, and art enthusiasts, providing updates on exhibitions, appointments, and conventions.

This page serves as a historical record of art events, appointments, and organizational activities from May 1930.

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The image depicts a scanned page (Page 18) from a vintage publication with the heading "Art News May 1, 1930" in the top left corner and "American Magazine of Art" in the top right corner. The main title "THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions" is centrally aligned, followed by the date "May, 1930."

This page lists various events, likely pertaining to art exhibitions and conventions scheduled in May 1930, organized by location and date. It opens with a brief article or announcement titled "PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE" related to the Cincinnati Art Museum and Paul J. Sachs. The text is small but legible and formatted in traditional newspaper style, using columns and different typesetting for titles and content.

The list of events includes exhibitions of paintings by contemporary American artists, a group of Kentucky oil paintings, grand central art galleries exhibition, etc., with the locations spanning multiple states such as Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York.

The lower portion of the document has a section titled "CONVENTIONS," detailing the annual conventions of various art associations, including the Western Arts Association, Association of Art Museum Directors, American Federation of Arts, and American Association of Museums, with scheduled dates and locations such as Minneapolis, Detroit, Washington, D.C., and Buffalo, N.Y.

The physical condition of the paper shows signs of aging with discoloration towards the edges, and there are holes on the right-hand side, suggesting it was bound in a booklet or file. There's a faint watermark visible on the top half of the document.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "American Magazine of Art." At the top left corner, there is a handwritten note that says "Art News May 10, 1930."

The page is divided into two sections. The left section features a piece titled "PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE," which includes a news article about Paul J. Sachs, a professor of fine arts at Harvard College, being made an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum Association and the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights Mr. Sachs' involvement and contributions to the arts, as well as his connection to several prestigious institutions and associations.

The right section is headed "THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions May, 1930." This part lists various art exhibitions, their locations, and dates. The exhibitions include paintings, etchings, etchings and drawings, graphic processes, modern paintings, reproduction of masterpieces, and an international exhibition of glass and rugs. Additionally, there is a list of conventions scheduled for different arts associations in various cities throughout May and early June 1930, including conventions of the Western Arts Association, Association of Art Museum Directors, American Federation of Arts, American Institute of Architects, and American Association of Museums.

The page has holes punched on the right side, implying it is meant to be placed in a binder or folder.

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An aged page from a 1930 art bulletin. The left side shows a small clipping with the heading “PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE” (about the Cincinnati Art Museum) and a handwritten note at the very top reading “Art News May 10, 1930.” The main portion on the right is titled “THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS – Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions – May, 1930” and lists numerous traveling exhibitions with cities and dates, plus a “CONVENTIONS” section at the bottom. The page is yellowed with browned edges and has binder holes along the right edge, indicating it was kept in a folder.

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This image showcases a page with two main sections of text. On the left-hand side, there is a short article titled "Paul Sachs Made Honorary Trustee." It discusses the honor given to Paul Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum by the Cincinnati Museum Association. It includes details about his contributions to art and academic initiatives.

On the right-hand side, the heading reads "The American Federation of Arts Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions, May 1930." Below, there's a list of various art exhibitions taking place across the U.S. in May 1930, mentioning details such as exhibition titles, participating locations, and corresponding dates.

Beneath this is a section titled "Conventions," listing the details of upcoming annual meetings for various associations like the Western Arts Association and others, with specific dates and locations (e.g., Minneapolis, Washington D.C., and Buffalo, N.Y.).

Handwritten notes appear at the top, including "Art News May 10, 1930" and "American Magazine of Art." The document also features hole punches along the right margin, indicating it might have been part of a portfolio or binder. Some slight discoloration is evident on the bottom right-hand corner.