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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image is a page from "Art News" dated May 16, 1930. It contains two main sections:

  1. Paul Sachs Made Honorary Trustee:

    • The article reports that Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University has been made an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
    • The Cincinnati Art Museum is described as having a forward-looking policy and active participation in all programs.
    • The appointment is noted for its significance in the museum's cooperation with other institutions and its commitment to the artistic development of Cincinnati.
    • Professor Sachs is highlighted for his roles as Assistant Director of the Fogg Art Museum, President of the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, and his affiliation with the College Art Association.
    • The article also lists other trustees of the Cincinnati Art Museum, including notable figures such as William Howard Taft, Jr., John J. Emery, and Charles P. Taft.
  2. The American Federation of Arts - Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions:

    • This section lists various traveling exhibitions scheduled for May 1930, including details such as the exhibition titles, locations, and dates.
    • Exhibitions mentioned include "Paintings by Contemporary American Artists" in Bethlehem, Pa., "Pictures from the North Shore Arts Association" in Boston, "Group of Twenty Oil Paintings" in Amherst, Mass., and many others across various cities in the United States.
    • The list also includes conventions scheduled for May and June 1930, such as the Western Arts Association Annual Convention in Minneapolis, the Association of Art Museum Directors Annual Convention in Cambridge, Mass., and the American Federation of Arts Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.

The page is neatly organized with clear headings and detailed information about the exhibitions and conventions.

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The image is a page from the May 1930 issue of the "American Magazine of Art." The page contains several key articles and announcements:

  1. Paul Sachs Made Honorary Trustee:

    • The Cincinnati Museum Association announced that Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University has agreed to become an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The museum is currently in the process of reorganization and has gained significant community support. Mr. Sachs, who is also associated with Professor Edward W. Forbes at the Fogg Art Museum, is noted for his contributions to art education and museum development.
  2. The American Federation of Arts Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions (May 1930):

    • This section lists various traveling exhibitions available for display at different locations across the United States. The exhibitions cover a range of art forms, including:
      • Paintings by contemporary American artists (Bethlehem, PA)
      • Pictures from the North Shore Art Association (Bowling Green, KY)
      • Group of twenty oil paintings (Amherst, MA)
      • Grand Central Art Galleries Exhibition (Reading, PA)
      • Paintings from the National Academy of Design (Lawrence, KS)
      • Landscapes, marines, portraits, and flower paintings (Eugene, OR)
      • Paintings by Canadian artists (Baltimore, MD)
      • Watercolor paintings by various artists (multiple locations)
      • Pencil drawings by Ernest D. Roth (Rochester, NY)
      • Etchings, lithographs, and engravings by American artists (various locations)
      • Contemporary American wood block prints (Tallahassee, FL)
      • Graphic processes illustrated (Billings, MT)
      • Color reproductions of famous paintings (De Kalb, IL)
      • Reproductions of drawings by old masters and leading French modernists (Denver, TX)
      • Reproductions of drawings by Holbein (Seattle, WA)
      • Embroidery collection (Troy, NY)
      • Architectural exhibition from the Philadelphia chapter (Los Angeles, CA)
      • Educational Alliance Art School exhibition (Lincoln, NE)
      • International Exhibition of Glass and Rugs (St. Louis, MO)
  3. Conventions:

    • A list of upcoming art-related conventions is provided:
      • Western Arts Association: Minneapolis, Minnesota (May 6-9, 1930)
      • Association of Art Museum Directors: Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Mass (May 12-13, 1930)
      • American Federation of Arts: Washington, D.C. (May 14-16, 1930)
      • American Institute of Architects: Washington, D.C. (May 21-23, 1930)
      • American Association of Museums: Buffalo, NY (June 1-7, 1930)

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The image is a page from the May 10, 1930 issue of "Art News," specifically the "American magazine of Art," which features a section titled "The American Federation of Arts Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions."

Headlines and Articles:

  1. Paul Sachs Made Honorary Trustee:

    • The Cincinnati Museum Association has appointed Professor Paul J. Sachs, a well-known figure in the art world, as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Sachs is a professor of fine arts at Harvard University and a trustee of the Fogg Art Museum. His appointment is seen as a significant honor and will contribute to the museum's development.
  2. Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions (May 1930):

    • The section lists various traveling exhibitions scheduled for May 1930, including:
      • Paintings by Contemporary Artists in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (April 25 - May 19).
      • Pictures from the North Shore Arts Association in Bowling Green, Kentucky (May 15 - June 15).
      • Group of Twenty Oil Paintings in Amherst, Massachusetts (May 7 - 21).
      • Grand Central Art Galleries Exhibition in Reading, Pennsylvania (May 1 - 25).
      • Paintings from the National Academy of Design in Lawrence, Kansas (May 1 - 25).
      • Various other exhibitions including landscapes, portraits, etchings, lithographs, and graphic reproductions in locations like Eugene, Oregon; Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Jackson, Mississippi; Elmira, New York; Rochester, New York; and more.
  3. Conventions:

    • The section also lists several conventions scheduled for May 1930:
      • Western Arts Association Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota (May 6 - 9).
      • Association of Art Museum Directors Annual Convention in Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts (May 12 - 13).
      • American Federation of Arts Twenty-first Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. (May 14 - 16).
      • American Institute of Architects Sixty-first Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. (May 21 - 23).
      • American Association of Museums Annual Convention in Buffalo, New York (June 4 - 7).

The page provides a snapshot of the art and cultural activities of the time, highlighting significant appointments, exhibitions, and conventions.

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The image shows a page from the May 10, 1930, issue of "Art News" with a focus on two main articles:

  1. Left Column - Paul Sachs Made Honorary Trustee:

    • The Cincinnati Museum Association announced that Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum has been appointed as an honorary trustee.
    • Sachs is noted for his extensive cooperation with the Cincinnati Museum, which is part of his broader contributions to art development in the country.
    • Sachs is also associated with Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum and holds several other academic and professional roles, including being the president of the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, vice-president of the American Association of Art Museums, and a member of the board of the College Art Association.
    • Sachs is recognized as one of the most active and spirited men in Cincinnati, contributing significantly to the city's cultural and artistic development.

    The list includes other notable trustees and members of the Cincinnati Museum Association.

  2. Right Column - Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions from The American Federation of Arts:

    • This section lists various traveling exhibitions scheduled for May 1930, including:

      • Paintings by Contemporary American Artists in Bethlehem, PA.
      • Pictures from the North Shore Arts Association in Bowling Green, KY.
      • Group of Twenty Oil Paintings in Amherst, MA.
      • Grand Central Art Galleries Exhibition in Reading, PA.
      • Various other exhibitions such as paintings, landscapes, and reproductions of famous works from different cities and states, including Eugene, Oregon; Baltimore, Maryland; Rochester, New York; Seattle, Washington; and others.
    • The section also lists several conventions scheduled for May and June 1930:

      • Western Arts Association Annual Convention in Minneapolis, MN.
      • Association of Art Museum Directors Annual Convention in Cambridge, MA.
      • American Federation of Arts 21st Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.
      • American Institute of Architects 63rd Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.
      • American Association of Museums Annual Convention in Buffalo, NY.

The document highlights significant appointments and events in the art world for May 1930.

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The image is a page from the May 10, 1930, issue of the "Art News" magazine, specifically from the American Magazine of Art. The page contains two main sections:

  1. Paul Sachs Made Honorary Trustee:

    • The Cincinnati Art Museum Association announced that Professor Paul J. Sachs, a distinguished art historian and educator, had been appointed as an honorary trustee. Sachs is noted for his significant contributions to art education and the development of art in the United States, including his association with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
  2. Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions:

    • This section lists various upcoming exhibitions and their locations along with dates. Examples include:
      • Paintings by Contemporary Artists at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, from April 25 to May 19.
      • Paintings from the North Shore Arts Association in Bowling Green, Kentucky, from May 15 to June 15.
      • Group of Twenty Oil Paintings in Amberst, Massachusetts, from May 7 to 21.
      • Several other exhibitions are listed, such as:
        • Paintings from the National Academy of Design in Lawrence, Kansas (May 1-25).
        • Landscapes, Marines, Portraits, and Flower Paintings in Eugene, Oregon (May 5-28).
        • Etchings, Lithographs, and Engravings by American Artists in Sweet Briar, Virginia (April 25-May 10).
        • Graphic Processes Illustrated in Billings, Montana (May 7-28).
      • There are also exhibitions focusing on reproductions of famous paintings and works of leading French Modernists.
  3. Conventions:

    • This section lists several upcoming conventions and their dates:
      • Western Arts Association Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from May 6-9, 1930.
      • Association of Art Museum Directors Annual Convention in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 12-15, 1930.
      • American Federation of Arts Twenty-first Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., from May 14-16, 1930.
      • American Institute of Architects Sixty-third Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., from May 21-23, 1930.
      • American Association of Museums Annual Convention in Buffalo, New York, from June 4-7, 1930.

This page highlights the cultural and artistic activities and upcoming events in the art world for the month of May 1930.

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The document is a bulletin from May 1930 detailing various art exhibitions and conventions. Key points include the announcement that Paul J. Sachs has become an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum, highlighting his roles at the Fogg Art Museum and other institutions. The bulletin lists traveling exhibitions, such as 'Paintings by Contemporary American Artists' and 'Group of Twenty Oil Paintings,' with their respective locations and dates. Additionally, it schedules conventions, including the American Federation of Arts' Twenty-first Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., and the American Association of Museums' Annual Convention in Buffalo, N.Y. The document provides a snapshot of the art world's activities during that period.

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The image is a page from the American Federation of Arts bulletin titled "Bulletin of Traveling Exhibitions," dated May 1930. The page gives a list of various art exhibitions taking place in different locations throughout the United States, primarily in May 1930. These exhibitions feature a variety of art forms including contemporary American paintings, oil paintings, watercolors, etchings, lithographs, engravings, wood block prints, graphic processes, color reproductions, drawings, flower paintings, architectural exhibitions, and glass and rugs displays.

Some of the locations and dates mentioned include:

  • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (April 25 - May 19)
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky (May 15 - June 15)
  • Amherst, Massachusetts (May 7-21)
  • Reading, Pennsylvania (May 7-21)
  • Lawrence, Kansas (May 1-25)
  • Eugene, Oregon (May 4-25)
  • Baltimore, Maryland (May 7-28)
  • Fitchburg, Massachusetts (May 7-28)
  • Jackson, Mississippi (May 7-28)
  • Elmira, New York (May 7-28)
  • Rochester, New York (May 7-28)
  • Sweet Briar, Virginia (May 7-28)
  • Utica, New York (April 25 - May 16)
  • Tallahassee, Florida (May 5-28)
  • Billings, Montana (May 7-28)
  • DeKalb, Illinois (May 1-15)
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina (May 7-28)
  • Trenton, Texas (May 7-28)
  • Seattle, Washington (May 19 - June 7)
  • Troy, New York (May 1-14)
  • Dayton, Ohio (May 10-30)
  • Lincoln, Nebraska (May 1-15)
  • St. Louis, Missouri (May 5 - June 1)

At the bottom, the bulletin lists upcoming conventions of various art-related organizations in different cities in May and June 1930, including the Western Arts Association, the Association of Art Museum Directors, the American Federation of Arts, the American Institute of Architects, and the American Association of Museums.

On the left side of the page, there is a clipped newspaper article titled "PAUL SACHS MADE HONORARY TRUSTEE" from The Cincinnati Museum Association announcing that Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum has been made an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The article highlights his significant contributions to the art world and mentions other members of the board.

The page appears slightly aged with orange-brown edging, and there are three holes punched on the right side, suggesting it was part of a binder or portfolio. The handwritten notes at the top say "Art news May 10, 1930" on the left and "American magazine of Art" on the right.

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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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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.