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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794246

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The image shows a printed page with a notice titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS." The text details the activities of the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum. The apprentices are in the eighth month of their training and are spending a significant portion of their time visiting other museums for comparative study in museum procedures.

The notice provides a list of the museums they have visited, including the Rhode Island School of Design, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum, Children's Museum at Boston, Hartford, and New Haven, and the Peabody Museum at New Haven. It also mentions various other museums near home, such as the Metropolitan Museum, Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Science, Brooklyn Museum, Children's Museum at Brooklyn, Museum of the American Indian (Heye Foundation), and the American Museum of Natural History.

The class is scheduled to attend the convention of the American Association of Museums in Pittsburgh from May 21 to 23, during which they will visit Washington and Philadelphia.

The class consists of eight young women representing seven colleges. The course began in October and included observation at the Newark Public Library. Each member of the class worked in various departments of the museum, including science, registrar, exhibits, library, junior museum, branch museum, office, public relations, and lending department. They spent approximately an hour a day in discussions, lectures, and reading, and also provided docent services with school classes.

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This image shows an old, yellowed piece of paper with a typed article about an apprenticeship program at the Newark Museum. The article is titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS" and discusses the activities of the sixth apprentice class, which is nearing the end of their eight-month training period. The class is spending a significant amount of time visiting other museums for comparative study in museum procedures.

The article mentions that the class has visited several museums, including the Rhode Island School of Design, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the Children's Museum in Boston, Hartford, and New Haven, the Peabody Museum in New Haven, the Metropolitan Museum, the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Science, the Brooklyn Museum, the Children's Museum in Brooklyn, the Museum of the American Indian (the Heye Foundation), and the American Museum of Natural History. The class is also planning to attend the convention of the American Association of Museums in Pittsburgh from May 21 to 23, during which they will visit Washington and Philadelphia.

The class consists of eight young women representing seven colleges, and their training includes work in various departments of the museum, such as science, registrar, exhibits, the library, junior museum, branch museum, office, public relations, and lending department. The program also includes discussions, lectures, and reading, as well as docentry with school classes.

The paper has three holes punched on the left side, suggesting it was part of a binder. There is also a handwritten note at the top left corner that reads "Cert News Apr 25 1931," indicating the date of the article.

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This image displays a single, aged sheet of off-white or cream-colored paper, likely from a typewritten document dated April 25, 1931, as handwritten in pencil in the upper left corner. The sheet has three punched holes along its left margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

The main content is a typed news article, likely from a museum newsletter or internal bulletin, titled:

APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS

The article details the activities of the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum. Key points include:

  • Progress: The class is nearing the end of its eight-month training program and is now focusing on visits to other museums for comparative study.
  • Recent Trips: During a recent trip to New England, the class visited:
    • Rhode Island School of Design
    • Boston Museum of Fine Arts
    • Fogg Art Museum
    • Children’s Museum (Boston, Hartford, New Haven)
    • Peabody Museum (New Haven)
    • Metropolitan Museum (New York)
    • Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Science / Brooklyn Museum / Children's Museum (Brooklyn)
    • Museum of the American Indian (Heye Foundation)
    • American Museum of Natural History
  • Upcoming Trip: The class is scheduled to travel to Pittsburgh (May 21-25) for the American Association of Museums convention, with side visits to Washington and Philadelphia.
  • Class Composition: The class consists of eight young women from seven different colleges.
  • Course Structure: The program began in October with observation at the Newark Public Library. Each member rotates through various museum departments: science, registrar, exhibits, library, junior museum, branch museum, office, public relations, and lending department. The program also includes regular discussions, lectures, reading, and teaching with school classes.

The document is presented against a plain, light blue-gray background, with the paper slightly casting a shadow. The overall aesthetic is archival and historical, capturing a moment in professional museum training from the early 20th century.

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The image appears to be a page from a magazine or newspaper clipping from April 1931. The page features an article titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS," which discusses the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum's training program. The article provides details about the class's recent visit to various museums, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and the Peabody Museum at Harvard.

The article highlights the class's itinerary, which includes visits to museums in New England, New York, and Washington, D.C. It mentions that the class will attend the convention of the American Association of Museums on May 21, 1931, during which they will visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The article also provides information about the class's composition, which consists of eight young women, and their training schedule, which includes weeks spent in observation at the Newark Public Library and work in various departments of the museum. The article emphasizes the importance of discussions, lectures, and reading in the class's curriculum.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the educational activities of the Newark Museum's apprentice class in 1931, showcasing their museum visits and the importance of museum education in their training program.

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The image displays a single sheet of paper with a beige background. The sheet is positioned on a gray surface, and the top of the sheet is folded down, revealing a handwritten note in black ink that reads "Art News Apr. 25 1931." Below this note, there is a printed text that seems to be an article or report.

The printed text is titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS." It begins with an introduction to the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum, which is approaching the completion of its eight months' training period. The text highlights that the class is now devoting a large part of its time to visiting other museums for the purpose of comparative study in museum procedure.

The article details the museums that the apprentice class has visited. These include the New England School of Design, the Rhode Island School of Design, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the Children's Museum at Boston, the Hartford Museum, and the Peabody Museum at New Haven. Additionally, it mentions visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Children's Museum at Brooklyn. The American Museum of Natural History and the Heye Foundation can also be visited.

The class has been scheduled to attend the convention of the American Association of Museums, which will take place in Washington and Philadelphia on May 21-23. During this trip, the class will visit Washington and Philadelphia.

The article further explains that the class is composed of eight young women, representing seven colleges. The course began in early October with seven weeks spent in the Newark Public Library. Each member of the class has been scheduled to a number of weeks' work in all the regular departments of the museum, including science, registrar, branch museum, the office, public relations, and lending departments. An hour a day has been spent in discussions, lectures, and reading. Documentary with school classes has also been included in the work.

The text is aligned to the left, and the paper appears to be of standard size, suggesting it might be a page from a magazine or a newsletter. The quality of the print is clear, and the layout is straightforward, with no images or additional graphics accompanying the text.

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The image shows a typed document titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS", dated April 25, 1931. The document appears to be a news article or report detailing the activities of the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum. Here is a detailed description:

Header and Title

  • The document is titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS", indicating the subject matter focuses on the class's museum visits.
  • The date, April 25, 1931, is handwritten at the top left corner, suggesting it was written or annotated after the original document was typed.

Content Overview

The document provides an overview of the apprentice class's educational activities, emphasizing their visits to various museums as part of their training program. Key points include:

1. Class Background

  • The sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum is nearing the end of its eight-month training period.
  • The class is now dedicating a significant portion of its time to visiting museums for comparative study in museum procedure.

2. Recent Trip to New England

  • The class recently took a trip to New England, where they visited several notable institutions:
    • Rhode Island School of Design
    • Boston Museum of Fine Arts
    • The Fogg Art Museum
    • The Children's Museum at Boston
    • Hartford and New Haven (nearby cities)
    • The Metropolitan Museum, the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Science, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Children's Museum at Brooklyn
    • The Museum of the American Indian (Heye Foundation)
    • The American Museum of Natural History

3. Upcoming Plans

  • The class is scheduled to attend the convention of the American Association of Museums in Pittsburgh on May 21 to 22.
  • During this convention, the class plans to visit Washington and Philadelphia.

4. Class Composition and Activities

  • The class consists of eight young women, representing seven colleges.
  • The course began in early October with several weeks spent in observation at the Newark Public Library.
  • Each member of the class has been assigned to work in various departments of the museum, including:
    • Science
    • Registrar
    • Exhibits
    • The library
    • Junior museum
    • Branch museum
    • The office
    • Public relations
    • Lending department
  • The class spends approximately an hour a day in these departments.
  • Additionally, lectures and reading are part of the curriculum, and the class has also engaged in discussions with school classes.

Visual Characteristics

  • The document is typed on plain paper with a clean, formal layout.
  • The text is organized into paragraphs, making it easy to read.
  • The handwritten date at the top left ("April 25, 1931") adds a personal touch, indicating when the document was annotated or reviewed.
  • The font is monospaced, typical of typewritten documents from the early 20th century.

Purpose

The document serves as a progress report or news update about the apprentice class's educational activities, highlighting their museum visits, assignments, and upcoming plans. It emphasizes the hands-on, experiential learning approach of the class, which is central to their training in museum procedures and operations.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of early 20th-century museum education, showcasing the integration of practical experience with academic study.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, with the title "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS" at the top. The article describes the activities of a group of young women who are part of an apprentice class at the Newark Museum, and their visits to various museums in the area.

Here are the details of the image:

  • Title: "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS"
    • Font: bold, black
    • Size: large
  • Article Text
    • Content: describes the activities of a group of young women who are part of an apprentice class at the Newark Museum
    • Font: black
    • Size: small
  • Background
    • Color: beige
    • Texture: rough, paper-like

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from an old newspaper or magazine, with a faded and worn appearance. The article itself is likely from the 1920s or 1930s, based on the content and style of writing.

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This image depicts a page from a document, likely a newsletter or report, featuring an article titled "Apprentice Class Visits Museums." The article discusses the activities of the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum, which is nearing the completion of its eight-month training period. The class has been visiting various museums as part of its comparative study in museum procedure.

The article lists the museums visited by the class, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Brooklyn Museum, and the American Museum of Natural History. It also mentions that the class will visit Pittsburgh to attend the convention of the American Association of Museums.

The page has a beige background with black text and features three holes punched along the left side, suggesting that it was originally part of a binder or folder. The top of the page includes handwritten notes in pencil, including the date "Apr 25 1931" and what appears to be a title or heading, although it is not fully legible. Overall, the image provides insight into the educational activities of the Newark Museum's apprentice program in the early 20th century.

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The image depicts a yellowed page of paper with a newspaper clipping attached to it, featuring an article titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS."

The clipping is positioned on the left side of the page and includes a date handwritten at the top, reading "Oct News Apr 25 1931." The article discusses the sixth apprentice class at the Newark Museum, which is nearing the end of its eight-month training period. The class has been visiting various museums for comparative study purposes.

The page itself appears to be part of a binder or folder, as evidenced by the three holes punched along its left edge. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the aged paper and its contents.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from an old document, featuring a typed article titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS" in bold black text at the top. The article is divided into two columns of small black text, which appears to be a news release about a group of museum apprentices visiting various museums.

Key Features:

  • Title and Article: The title is prominently displayed in bold black text, followed by two columns of small black text that describe the apprentices' museum visits.
  • Page Characteristics: The page has a light yellowish-beige color, indicating its age. It features three holes punched along the left side, suggesting it was once part of a binder.
  • Handwritten Notes: Two handwritten notes are visible at the top of the page: "Art News Apr 25" and "1931." These notes appear to be written in pencil.
  • Background: The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the scanned page.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of nostalgia and historical significance, as it appears to be a scanned or photographed page from an old document. The content of the article suggests that it may be related to a museum or educational institution, and the handwritten notes provide additional context about the document's origin and date.