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The image is a scanned page from a historical document, likely a newspaper or a magazine, dated July 13, 1930. The document contains text and a photograph. The text discusses an exhibition at Symphony Hall and mentions the board of judges, with names of individuals such as Charles F. D. Belden and Paul J. Sachs. The photograph shows three men, presumably part of the board of judges, dressed in formal attire, holding what appear to be artifacts or documents. The text below the photo details the Armenian exhibit's achievements and the judges' decisions. Additionally, there's a smaller article at the bottom about Frank Atwood Almy being appointed as the director of the Hackley Gallery of Art. The document also has some handwritten notes, indicating transcription or indexing, and it is held in place with a staple.
This image appears to be a scanned page from a historical document or newspaper clipping dated July 12, 1930. The top portion of the page contains a photograph of three men, identified as the Board of Judges for an Armenian exposition. The man on the left is Charles F. D. Belden of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the man in the middle is not named in the caption, and the man on the right is Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. They are dressed in formal attire, and the setting appears to be an indoor space, possibly a museum or gallery.
Below the photograph, there is a caption that provides information about the Armenian exposition and the judging process. The text mentions that the Armenians won so many points of excellence that they were awarded the grand prize. The judging was done by a board of three judges, including Charles F. D. Belden, Philip Hendy, and Professor Paul J. Sachs.
The bottom portion of the page contains a news article titled "ALMY APPOINTED HACKLEY DIRECTOR." The article announces that Frank Atwood Almy, a secretary and lecturer at the Art Institute of Omaha, has been appointed as the director of the Hackley Gallery of Art at Muskegon, Michigan. The article provides details about Mr. Almy's background and education, noting that he studied under Professor Sachs of Harvard University and graduated from Grinnell College. He will assume his duties at the Hackley Gallery on September 1st.
There are also handwritten notes on the page, including the date "July 23, 1930" and the word "Transcript." The overall appearance of the page suggests it is from a scrapbook or archive, with the articles and photograph carefully arranged and annotated.
This image is a historical document, likely a newspaper clipping or archival page, featuring two distinct articles from the early 20th century, dated July 1930, and a photograph.
Dominant Feature: Photograph and Caption
At the top of the page is a sepia-toned or black-and-white photograph labeled:
The Board of Judges—Left to Right—Charles F. D. Belden of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts; Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.
The photo shows three men in formal attire—suits and ties—posing for the camera:
The caption notes that the photo was a “Transcript Photo by F. E. Colby.”
Article 1 (Above the Photo, Partially Visible)
To the right of and beneath the photograph is a column of text discussing a racial groups exhibition held at Symphony Hall in Boston. It announces that Armenians won the grand prize for their exhibit, which included a 568-page handwritten copy of the “Poyr Gospels” from the 12th century (dated 1111 A.D.). The article also lists awards given to other groups, including the Ukrainians, Poles, Syrians, and Swedes, for various arts and crafts.
This section notes that the judging was conducted by a board of three, including Belden and Sachs, and Philip H. Handy of the Boston Public Library. It also mentions Mrs. William Lowell Putnam as a sponsor who expressed satisfaction with the participation.
A handwritten note on the right margin reads: “Transcript July 23 1930,” likely indicating the source newspaper and date.
Article 2 (Below the Photo)
Titled in bold:
ALMY APPOINTED HACKLEY DIRECTOR
This article, dated “Art News July 12, 1930,” reports on the appointment of Frank Atwood Almy as director of the Hackley Gallery of Art in Muskegon, Michigan. He was previously secretary and lecturer at the Art Institute of Omaha. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Miss Lulu Miller. Mr. Almy, a Harvard student of Professor Sachs (from the photo above) and a graduate of Grinnell College, had been with the Omaha Art Institute for three years and would assume his duties at the Hackley Gallery on September 1.
Document Characteristics
Significance
This document provides a snapshot of early 20th-century American art and cultural institutions:
Together, the photo and articles connect high-profile art world figures — Charles Belden, Paul Sachs — with contemporaneous cultural events and personnel shifts, offering valuable insight into the institutional and social history of American art.
In summary: The image is a 1930 archival document showing a photo of the judges for a racial groups art exhibition — Charles Belden and Paul Sachs — alongside articles about the exhibition’s outcomes and the appointment of a new gallery director, Frank Almy, who studied under Professor Sachs.
The image is a newspaper clipping from July 1930, featuring a photograph of three men and an accompanying article. The photograph shows three men in suits and ties, possibly posing for a formal portrait. The text below the photograph reads "The Board of Judges - Left to Right - Charles F. D. Belden of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge." The article discusses an exhibition of Armenian art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, which received a grand prize for its contributions to the exhibition.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with two distinct sections. The top section is a black-and-white photograph of three men standing together, with a caption below it. The photograph appears to be from an earlier era, possibly the early 20th century, based on the clothing and style of the men. The caption reads "The Board of Judges—Left to Right—Charles F. D. Holden of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge."
The bottom section of the page contains a text article with a headline that reads "ALMY APPOINTED HACKLEY DIRECTOR." The article discusses the appointment of Frank Atwood Almy as the director of the Hackley Gallery of Art in Muskegon, Michigan. The text provides details about Almy's background, his previous role at the Art Institute of Omaha, and his upcoming duties at the Hackley Gallery.
The page appears to be from an art-related publication, likely focusing on news and events within the art world. The photograph of the three men may be related to an art exhibition or event that they were involved in, while the article highlights the appointment of a new director for an art gallery.
The image shows a historical newspaper clipping from July 1930, featuring two distinct sections of content.
Overall, the image combines a visual representation of an art-related event with a news update about a professional appointment in the art world.
The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a white page with three punched holes on the left edge, suggesting it is part of a binder or collection. The clipping includes a photograph of three men in formal attire sitting together, with parts of an article visible on the right side. There is also a smaller, separate news clip pasted below the main article, titled "ALMY APPOINTED HACKLEY DIRECTOR," which seems to discuss an appointment at a museum or gallery.
The main article text, although partly visible, mentions Charles F. D. Belknap and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, as well as a reference to a Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. These references seem to relate to art institutions and figures associated with them.
A handwritten note on the top right of the clipping dates the transcript as "July 23 / 1930," which provides a historical context to the document, likely indicating its time period. The newspaper quality, the style of clothing visible on the individuals, and the typographic font used in the printed text corroborate this vintage of the early 20th century.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring three individuals seated and dressed in formal attire. The text identifies them as judges and provides their names: Charles F. D. Belden of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, and an unnamed individual. The photograph also shows part of an indoor setting with an American flag visible in the background. Below the photograph, there is an article from the "Transcript" dated July 23, 1930 and another related news piece discussing the appointment of Peter Atwood Almy as the director of the Hackley Gallery of Art.
This is a scanned archival newspaper page mounted on a pale sheet. The upper portion shows a large black-and-white photo of three men in suits sitting side by side in what looks like a gallery or office filled with papers and frames; their faces are blurred. A caption beneath identifies them as “The Board of Judges” with left-to-right names (including Charles F. Delbden/Delden and others) and mentions of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.
To the right of the photo is a column of dense text, likely a news article or feature. At the bottom left there is a small clipping with the headline “ALMY APPOINTED HACKLEY DIRECTOR,” describing an appointment at the Art Institute in Omaha.
Handwritten in pencil on the right side is a note that appears to read “Transport July … 1930.” The page has two punched holes along the left edge, suggesting it was kept in a binder. The overall look is aged and yellowed, typical of a 1930s-era clipping.
The image shows a newspaper clipping featuring an article and a photograph. The focal point of the photograph is three individuals sitting side by side, dressed in formal attire, with their faces blurred. Behind them, parts of a room and an American flag are visible as background elements. Underneath the image, a caption identifies the three individuals as members of a "Board of Judges," including Charles F.D. Belden, Paul J. Sachs, and William Hayes Fogg.
The article mainly appears to discuss topics related to art and culture, detailing the activities of the individuals pictured. Below the main article, there is another titled "Almy Appointed Hackley Director," reporting the appointment of Frank Atwood Almy as director of an art gallery. Additional handwritten notes on the right side indicate "Transcript July 23, 1930" and "Art News July 19, 1930." The page is mounted with three punched holes on the left side, suggesting it is part of a collection or scrapbook.