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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image shows a document titled "Apprentice Class Visits Museums." The document appears to be a news article from 1981, specifically "Good News, Copy 25."

The content of the article discusses the activities of the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum. The class, nearing the end of their eight-month training program, has been visiting various museums for a comparative study. The visited museums include:

  • The Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge
  • The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
  • The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford
  • The Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven
  • The Yale Center for British Art in New Haven
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
  • The Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn
  • The Museum of the American Indian in New York
  • The American Merchant Marine Museum
  • The American Museum of Natural History in New York

Additionally, the class attended the convention of the American Association of Museums in Philadelphia from May 21 to 23, where they visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Franklin Institute.

The class, composed of eight trainees, has been working at the Newark Public Library since October. Their training includes rotations through various museum departments such as science, registrar, education, public relations, branch museum, and the office of the director. They also attend lectures, readings, and field trips. The article notes that approximately an hour and a half each day is dedicated to these lectures and readings.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a document dated April 25, 1931, titled "Art News." The article is about the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum, which is nearing the completion of its eight-month training period.

The article details the apprentices' extensive visits to various museums across the New England area. Recent trips included the Rhode Island School of Design, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the Peabody Museum at New York University, the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Museum of the American Indian (Heye Foundation).

The apprentices are scheduled to visit Pittsburgh for the American Association of Museums' convention from May 21 to 23, and they will also visit Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia during this trip.

The class consists of eight young men representing seven colleges. They spend several weeks at the Newark Public Library observing various departments and conducting research. Each day, they spend approximately an hour in discussions, lectures, and school classes. This educational experience is designed to enhance their museum studies and prepare them for comparative work.

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The document is a news article titled 'APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS', dated April 25, 1931. It reports that the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum, nearing the end of their eight-month training, spent considerable time visiting museums to compare practices. Recently, they visited several institutions in New York, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Museum of Natural History. Upcoming visits include the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh and possible trips to Washington and Philadelphia. The class consists of eight men from various colleges, who also spend time in the Newark Public Library and the museum's departments, with some teaching in evening school classes.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Court News" dated October 25, 1973. The article is titled "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS" and details the activities of the sixth apprentice class from the Newark Museum.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Class Progress: The apprentice class is six months into an eight-month training period. After completing a significant portion of their training, they are now focusing on visiting various museums for comparative study.

  2. Recent Trips: The class recently traveled to New England, where they visited several institutions:

    • Rhode Island School of Design (Providence)
    • Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum (Boston)
    • Peabody Museum (Harvard, Cambridge)
    • Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven)

    They also visited multiple museums in New York City, including:

    • Brooklyn Museum
    • Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences
    • Brooklyn Children's Museum
    • Museum of the American Indian (Hey Foundation)
    • Museum of Natural History
  3. Future Plans: The class will travel to Pittsburgh to attend the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums from May 21 to 23. During this trip, they will also visit Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.

  4. Class Composition and Training: The class consists of eight young men, representing seven colleges. Their training includes several weeks spent in various departments of the Newark Museum, such as exhibits, library, junior museum, branch museum, office, public relations, and education. They spend approximately an hour each day in discussions, lectures, and demonstrations. Field trips have also been a part of their training.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping dated April 25, 1931, titled "Apprentice Class Visits Museums." The article details the activities of the sixth apprentice class at the Newark Museum, which is nearing the end of its eight-month training period. The class is spending a significant amount of time visiting museums for comparative study.

During a recent trip to New England, the class visited several museums, including the Rhode Island School of Design, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Peabody Museum at New Haven, the Worcester Art Museum, the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of the American Indian (Heye Foundation), and the Museum of Natural History.

The class is scheduled to visit Pittsburgh for the American Association of Museums convention and then travel to Washington and Philadelphia from May 21 to 23.

The class comprises eight young women from seven colleges. Throughout their training, they have spent several weeks at the Newark Public Library, participating in a number of weeks' work in all departments of the museum, including exhibits, library, junior museum, branch museum, the office, public relations, and school classes. The schedule includes approximately one hour per day dedicated to discussions, lectures, and meetings.

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The image is a document dated April 25, 1931, titled "APPRentice CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS." The text describes the activities of the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum.

Key points from the document include:

  1. Course Structure: The class is nearing the end of its eight-month training period and is spending a significant amount of time visiting museums for comparative study.

  2. Recent Trips:

    • The class recently traveled to New England, visiting museums such as the Rhode Island School of Design, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, the Hartford Museum, and the Peabody Museum at New Haven.
    • They also visited the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Science, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Museum of the American Indian (Heye Foundation) in New York.
    • The class has also visited the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh.
  3. Upcoming Plans: The class is scheduled to attend the convention of the American Association of Museums in Washington, D.C., from May 21 to 23, followed by visits to Philadelphia.

  4. Class Composition: The class consists of eight young men from seven colleges.

  5. Training Activities:

    • The apprentices spend several weeks in observation at the Newark Public Library.
    • They are scheduled to work in various departments of the Newark Museum, including exhibits, the library, junior museum, branch museum, office, public relations, and the educational department.
    • Each apprentice spends approximately an hour a day in discussions, lectures, and related activities, with additional time devoted to school classes.

This structured program is designed to provide comprehensive training and exposure to various aspects of museum work and related fields.

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You are looking at an image of a pale-colored paper document with three punched holes on its left margin, suggesting it might be part of a binder or organized collection. The paper stands out against a neutral gray background. At the top left of the document, handwritten text reads "Curt News Clips" followed by the year "1973."

The printed text on the paper is a column with the title "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS." It appears to be an article or excerpt discussing the activities of an apprentice class that includes visits to various museums. The column lists a number of museums and cities, suggesting these are the locations the class has visited or plans to visit. The article is likely related to an art, educational, or cultural program, but without reading the full text, it’s difficult to provide a comprehensive summary. There is also a small round black bullet point to the left of the title, perhaps denoting it as part of a list or a significant item.

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The image displays a sheet of paper with a newspaper clipping attached to it, specifically on the upper left part. The clipping appears to be an article about an "Apprentice Class Visits Museums," detailing activities and trips undertaken by the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum. The class has visited several notable museums and institutions, including the Boston Museum, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and others. The article also mentions their educational activities, such as reading, projects, and regular assignments. The clipping is positioned on a blank page, which has three punched holes on the left side for inserting into a binder. Handwritten text above the clipping states "Cut News Apr 25, 1931."

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The image shows a single sheet of light beige paper with three punched holes on the left side, suggesting it is meant to be placed in a binder. Attached to the upper left area of the paper is a small newspaper clipping with the headline "APPRENTICE CLASS VISITS MUSEUMS." There is a handwritten note at the top left corner of the sheet that reads "Art News Apr 25 1931."

The newspaper clipping describes the activities of the sixth apprentice class of the Newark Museum, which is nearing the end of its eight-month training period. The class is dedicating much time to visiting various museums for comparative study of museum procedures. It lists visits to museums in New England, including the Rhode Island School of Design, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Fogg Art Museum, Children's Museum at Boston, Hartford, New Haven Peabody Museum, and others in New York such as the Metropolitan Museum, Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Science, Brooklyn Museum, and more. The class plans to attend the American Association of Museums convention in Pittsburgh and will visit Washington and Philadelphia.

The article notes that the class consists of eight young women from seven colleges who started in October. Their training includes work in various museum departments such as science, registrar, exhibits, library, junior museum, public relations, and lending, with an emphasis on discussions, lectures, and docentry.

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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.