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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794198

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The image shows a vintage document with two pages. The top page contains a printed newspaper article and a handwritten note. The article is titled "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum" and provides details about Paul J. Sachs, including his affiliations with various institutions like Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The handwritten note below the article appears to be a transcription of the article, with a date marked as "May 14, 1930."

The bottom page contains a formal notice about a meeting of "The Print Club." The notice states that the April meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 15th, at the Memorial Art Gallery at 8:15 p.m. It mentions that Mr. Henry Sayles Francis, a member of Harvard University, will give a lecture titled "Contemporary Print Makers." The notice also informs the public that admission is at one dollar and that members should bring their membership cards. The year "1931" is written in the top right corner of this page.

The document appears to be aged, with some wear and discoloration, indicating it is from an earlier time period.

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This image shows two separate pieces of paper placed on a flat surface. The top piece of paper appears to be an older document with two distinct sections. The left section is a yellowed clipping titled "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum," providing information about Professor Paul J. Sachs and his appointments and roles. The right section is titled "ALDRICH, MURRAY, AND SACHS NEW GOVERNORS OF C. S. D.," discussing the election of three Harvard men to the Board of Governors of the Cambridge School of the Drama. The text is typed, and there is a handwritten note at the bottom left of this document that reads "Transcript May 14, 1930."

The bottom piece of paper is a printed notice about the April meeting of The Print Club, scheduled for Wednesday, the fifteenth, at the Memorial Art Gallery at 8:15 PM. The notice mentions that Mr. Henry Sayles Francis of Harvard University will give a lecture on "Contemporary Print Makers." It also states that the public will be admitted for one dollar and requests members to bring their membership cards. The paper is labeled "1931" in the top right corner. Both pieces of paper are slightly aged and have a vintage appearance. There is also a small plastic clip visible on the left side of the bottom paper.

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This image displays a collection of historical documents, likely from an archive or personal collection, arranged on a light gray surface.

The documents appear to be from the early 1930s and relate to academic and art institutions, particularly Harvard University and the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Top Document (Clipped Newspaper Clippings):
This sheet, which is hole-punched for a binder, contains two newspaper clippings:

  1. Left Clipping (Yellowed): Titled "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum." It announces that Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, has been appointed an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The clipping provides details about his other roles, including professor of fine arts at Harvard, associate director of the Fogg, and various positions in art organizations. Handwritten below this clipping in black ink is "Transcript MAY 14, 1930".

  2. Right Clipping (White Paper): Titled "ALDRICH, MURRAY, AND SACHS NEW GOVERNORS OF C. S. D." This article announces that three Harvard men—R. S. Aldrich, H. A. Murray, Jr., and P. J. Sachs '90—have been elected as new members of the Board of Governors of the Cambridge School of the Drama. It lists their professional affiliations. A handwritten notation, possibly "Cl. TTL 10 31", is visible at the bottom right of this clipping.

Bottom Document (Typed Announcement):
This is a typed notice dated "1931" in the upper right corner. It announces:

  • Event: The April meeting of The Print Club.
  • Date & Time: Wednesday evening, the fifteenth, at eight-fifteen.
  • Location: Memorial Art Gallery.
  • Speaker: Mr. Henry Sayles Francis of Harvard University.
  • Topic: A lecture on "Contemporary Print Makers".
  • Admission: The public will be admitted at one dollar.
  • Note for Members: "MEMBERS WILL PLEASE BRING THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARDS."

The documents are presented flat, with the bottom typed notice partially overlapping the top clipping sheet. The overall tone is archival, documenting professional appointments and cultural events in the early 20th century.

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The image shows a bulletin from Harvard University, dated May 14, 1930. The bulletin contains two main sections of text. The first section, titled "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum," informs readers that Professor Paul J. Sachs of Harvard University has been appointed as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum. The text provides details about Sachs's academic and professional background, including his role as a professor of fine arts at Harvard, his association with the Fogg Art Museum, and his involvement with the Art Institute of Chicago and the American Association of Museums. The second section, titled "Aldrich, Murray, and Sachs New Governors of C.S.D.," announces that three Harvard men have been elected as members of the Board of Governors of the Cambridge School of Drama. The names of the individuals, along with their roles and affiliations, are listed. The bulletin also includes a notice about an upcoming meeting of The Print Club, scheduled for April 15, 1931, at the Memorial Art Gallery, with a lecture by Mr. Henry Sayles Francis on "Contemporary Print Makers." The public is invited to attend the meeting for a fee of one dollar.

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The image is of a document with several pieces of paper on top of each other. The top paper is a clipping of a newspaper article, and the bottom paper is a letter. The newspaper clipping is about the appointment of Paul J. Sachs as the honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Museum. The letter is about the April meeting of the Print Club, which will be held at the Memorial Art Gallery.

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The image shows a collection of two typed documents placed side by side, likely from an archival or historical setting. Here is a detailed description:

Top Document:

  • Title: "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum"
  • Content:
    • Announces that Professor Paul J. Sachs of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, has been appointed as an honorary trustee of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
    • Sachs is described as a trustee of Smith College, a director of the Fogg, a trustee of the American Association of Museums, one of the editors of Art at the College Art Association, and a consultant on art for The Burlington Magazine.
    • The document is dated May 17, 1930, as indicated by handwritten text at the bottom.
    • The text is typed in a formal, professional style, typical of press releases or official announcements.

Bottom Document:

  • Content:
    • Announces the April meeting of The Print Club, scheduled for Wednesday evening, the fifteenth, at the Memorial Art Gallery at eight-fifteen.
    • Mr. Henry Sayles Francis of Harvard University will deliver a lecture titled "Contemporary Print Makers."
    • The public is admitted for a fee of one dollar.
    • Members are requested to bring their membership cards.
    • The document is dated 1931, as indicated by handwritten text at the bottom right corner.

Visual Details:

  • Layout:
    • Both documents are typed on standard letter-sized paper.
    • The top document has a header in bold, followed by a paragraph of text.
    • The bottom document is formatted as a notice or announcement, with clear headings and bullet-like points.
  • Handwritten Annotations:
    • The top document has handwritten text at the bottom: "Transcript May 17, 1930."
    • The bottom document has handwritten text at the bottom right: "1931."
  • Condition:
    • The papers appear slightly aged, with a light beige or off-white color, suggesting they are historical documents.
    • There are visible creases and slight wear, indicating they may have been stored or handled over time.
  • File Organization:
    • The documents are placed in a file folder or similar storage system, as suggested by the visible tabs or edges of the folder on the left side of the image.

Overall Context:

The documents appear to be historical records, possibly from an art institution or museum archive. They provide insights into the activities and announcements of the time, including honors bestowed on notable figures in the art world and public lectures on contemporary printmaking. The formal tone and structure suggest these are official communications or press releases.

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The image shows a large, open folio or binder with several pages of text visible. Two pages are affixed to the left side, and one page is on the right side. Each page appears to be a clipping from a publication or a typed document. The left top clipping has a headline that reads "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum," and the left bottom document seems to be a transcript dated May 14, 1930. The right-side clipping has a headline that reads "ALDRICH, MURRAY AND SACHS NEW GOVERNORS OF C. S. D." Below the clipping is what seems to be a catalogue entry or classification label with the number "1931" handwritten on it.

There is also a text portion visible on the binder itself, starting with "The April meeting of The Print Club..." and mentioning a meeting at the Memorial Art Gallery at a specific time and a lecture on "Contemporary Print Makers." Additionally, there is a notice at the bottom that reads "MEMBERS WILL PLEASE BRING THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARDS." The page is visibly aged with slight discoloration, indicative of the historical nature of the document.

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The image displays an open scrapbook or journal page containing three items. The top left corner has a newspaper clipping about Paul J. Sachs titled "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum." Below this clipping, "Transcript May 14, 1930" is handwritten. Adjacent to this clipping on the right is another small newspaper clipping with the title "Aldrich, Murray, And Sachs New Governors Of C.A.S.D."

Below these clippings, there is a typed program or invitation to an event. The text reads:

"The April meeting of The Print Club will be held on Wednesday evening the fifteenth, at the Memorial Art Gallery at eight-fifteen.

Mr. Henry Sayles Francis of Harvard University will give a lecture on 'Contemporary Print Makers.'

The public will be admitted at one dollar.

MEMBERS WILL PLEASE BRING THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARDS."

The year "1931" is handwritten beside the clippings towards the right edge. The document looks like a historical record of events and announcements related to art and museum trustees.

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  • A vintage archival page, likely from a scrapbook or binder, with three main elements.
  • Two small newspaper clippings mounted at the top of a beige page. They discuss trustees/governors (names like Paul L. Sacks, Aldrich, Murray) and related notices. There are handwritten notes and a date reference (1930s era).
  • A white insert on the lower portion containing a typed invitation: “The April meeting of The Print Club will be held on Wednesday evening the fifteenth, at the Memorial Art Gallery at eight-fifteen. Mr. Henry Sayles Francis of Harvard University will give a lecture on ‘Contemporary Print Makers.’ The public will be admitted at one dollar. MEMBERS WILL PLEASE BRING THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARDS.”
  • The page shows binder holes on the left and a slightly yellowed, aged appearance, suggesting it’s an old archival document from the early 1930s.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or document with three pieces of paper attached to the page. On the top left, there is a newspaper clipping titled "Paul J. Sachs Named Honorary Trustee of Cincinnati Museum" dated "Transcript May 14th, 1930." On the top right, there is another newspaper clipping titled "Aldrich, Murray, and Sachs New Governors of C.B.S.D." Both clippings have typed text describing the achievements and roles of individuals mentioned.

Beneath these clippings, there is a larger typed document. It announces a meeting of "The Print Club" slated for the evening of April 15th, at the Memorial Art Gallery. The lecturer is "Mr. Henry Sayles Francis of Harvard University," who will discuss the topic of "Contemporary Print Makers." The document mentions an admission fee of one dollar and reminds members to bring their membership cards. The document is dated 1931 in pencil handwriting.

The page appears neatly arranged with visible mounting edges and holes, possibly for binding into a scrapbook or folder.