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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 791616

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The image is a newspaper clipping with the headline "Museums Ass'n to Meet in Cambridge." The article discusses the 27th annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, scheduled to take place in Cambridge from May 12 to 14. The meeting is expected to attract over 1000 attendees, including museum representatives from across the country and even from as far away as Brazil. The headquarters for the event will be at the Fogg Museum.

A significant part of the proceedings will be led by Mildred E. Mantor, the director of the Children's Museum of Boston, who is also one of the thirty councilors of the association and the only woman councilor at the time.

The general session on May 13 will be held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The article also details various planned activities and visits, such as a garden-luncheon hosted by Mrs. Robert W. Sayles at her home in Chestnut Hill, followed by a meeting at the Children's Museum of Boston. Other sections will visit the Boston Society of Natural History and the Otis House of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. Additional visits are planned to nearby museums, including teas at the Cambridge Historical Society, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Germanic Museum.

The article highlights the extensive participation and diverse program planned for the annual meeting.

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The image is a newspaper clipping reporting on the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, which was scheduled to take place in Cambridge from May 12 to May 14. Here are the detailed points mentioned in the article:

  1. Event Details:

    • The meeting is the 27th annual gathering of the American Association of Museums.
    • It will be held at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
  2. Participants:

    • Representatives from museums across the United States are expected to attend.
    • Over 1000 attendees, including superintendents and staff workers from various museums, are anticipated.
  3. Key Figures:

    • Mildred E. Manter, director of the Children’s Museum in Boston and the only woman councilor of the association, plays a significant role in the proceedings.
    • Mrs. Robert W. Sayles will host an education section for a garden-luncheon.
  4. Program Highlights:

    • The general session on May 13 will be at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
    • The event includes a garden-luncheon at Mrs. Sayles' home at 263 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill.
    • Members will be transported by motor cars to the Children’s Museum of Boston at Olmstead Park, Jamaica Plain for a meeting and tea.
    • The Museum of Fine Arts will offer a luncheon and an inspection of the museum.
    • Other activities include visits to the Boston Society of Natural History and Otis House (part of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities).
    • Additional visits will be made to nearby museums, including the Cambridge museums such as the Germanic Museum.
  5. Speakers:

    • Almost 100 speakers are expected to participate.
    • One speaker will come from Brazil, indicating an international presence.

The article conveys the significance and broad scope of the event, emphasizing the involvement of numerous institutions and notable figures in the museum community.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the early to mid-20th century detailing the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums. Here are the main points:

  1. Meeting Details:

    • Location: Cambridge
    • Dates: May 12 to 14, inclusive
    • Attendees: Representatives from museums across the country
    • Meeting Number: The 27th annual meeting
    • Headquarters: Fogg Museum
  2. Key Participants:

    • Children's Museum of Boston: Director Mildred E. Manter is one of the thirty councillors and the only woman councillor at the time. She is also planning the meeting and has been the director of the Children's Museum for seven years.
  3. Event Attendance:

    • Over 1000 persons are expected to attend, including superintendents and staff from museums across the United States. One of the speakers will be from Brazil.
  4. Program Highlights:

    • General Session: On May 13 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
    • Garden Luncheon: Hosted by Mrs. Robert W. Sayles at her home, 263 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill.
    • Motor Car Ride: Following the luncheon, attendees will be taken to the Children’s Museum of Boston at Olmsted Park, Jamaica Plain, for a meeting and tea.
    • Art Section: Will have a luncheon and museum inspection at the Museum of Fine Arts.
    • Other Sections: Will visit the Boston Society of Natural History and the Otis House of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.
    • Additional Visits: Teas at the Cambridge Children’s Museum and the German Museum.

The clipping also includes a handwritten note at the bottom right corner, which reads "T. Neswald 7".

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The image is a newspaper clipping from what appears to be an older publication. The headline reads, "Museums Ass'n to Meet in Cambridge."

The article details the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, scheduled to take place in Cambridge from May 12 to May 14. Representatives from museums across the country are expected to attend this 27th annual meeting, which will be headquartered at the Fogg Museum.

An important aspect of the meeting is the involvement of the Children’s Museum of Boston, with its director, Mildred E. Manter, being one of the thirty councilors of the association and the only woman councilor at the time. Mildred Manter has been the director for seven years and is making plans for the meeting.

Over 1000 persons are anticipated to attend the meeting, including superintendents and staff from museums in every state in the Union. A notable speaker will come from Brazil, and nearly 100 speakers will participate in the program. The general session on May 13 will be held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Robert W. Sayles has invited the education section to a garden-luncheon at her home in Chestnut Hill, followed by a trip to the Children's Museum of Boston at Olmsted Park in Jamaica Plain for a meeting and tea. The Museum of Fine Arts will host an art section luncheon and a museum inspection.

Other sections will visit the Boston Society of Natural History and the Otis House of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. Visits to nearby museums, including teas at the Cambridge Children’s Museum and the Germanic Museum, are also planned.

The clipping has been cut and a handwritten note at the bottom reads "F. Hesald 7".

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The image shows a newspaper clipping detailing an event, specifically the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums scheduled to take place in Cambridge from May 12 to May 14.

Key points from the clipping include:

  • The meeting will be attended by representatives from museums across the United States, marking the 27th annual meeting.
  • The headquarters for the event will be at the Fogg Museum.
  • Mildred E. Manter, director of the Children's Museum of Boston, is one of the thirty councilors of the association and is noted as the only woman councilor at the time.
  • Over 1,000 people are expected to attend, including superintendents and staff from museums nationwide.
  • The meeting includes a diverse range of speakers, with one speaker coming from Brazil.
  • The general session is scheduled for May 13 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
  • Mrs. Robert W. Sayles will host a garden-luncheon at her home.
  • The program includes visits to various museums and cultural sites, such as the Children’s Museum of Boston at Olmstead Park, the Boston Society of Natural History, the Otis House, and nearby museums like the Cambridge Children's Museum and the German Historical Museum.

The article highlights the significance and wide participation in this annual event, aimed at fostering collaboration and education among museum professionals. The clipping is signed by "Hersald" at the bottom right corner.

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The image displays a newspaper clipping titled "Museums Ass'n to Meet in Cambridge." The article reports that the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums in Cambridge, scheduled for May 12 to 14, will be attended by representatives from museums across the country. This marks the twenty-seventh annual meeting, with headquarters set at the Fogg Museum. Notably, Mildred E. Manter, director of the Children's Museum of Boston and the only female councillor, is heavily involved in planning the event. Over 1000 attendees are expected, including international participants from Brazil. The general session on May 13 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts will feature nearly 100 speakers. The program includes various activities such as a garden luncheon, visits to several local museums, and an inspection of the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows an old, beige newspaper clipping with the headline "Museums Ass'n to Meet in Cambridge." The article details the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums taking place in Cambridge from May 12 to 14. It mentions that representatives from museums across the country will attend the 27th annual meeting, with headquarters at the Fogg Museum.

The article highlights the involvement of the Children’s Museum of Boston, particularly its director, Mildred E. Manter, the only woman councilor at the time, who has been the director for seven years and is organizing the meeting. It is expected that more than 1000 people, including superintendents and museum staff from every state, will attend.

One speaker is noted to be coming from as far as Brazil, with nearly 100 speakers participating. The general session on May 13 will be at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Robert W. Sayles will host a garden luncheon at her home on 263 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, with members then traveling to the Children’s Museum of Boston at Olmstead Park, Jamaica Plain, for a meeting and tea.

The Museum of Fine Arts will entertain the art section during lunch, and there will be an inspection of the museum. Other sections will visit the Boston Society of Natural History and Otis House of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. Nearby museums will be visited, including teas at the Cambridge Children’s Museum and the Germanic Museum.

The bottom of the clipping has a small handwritten note which appears to say "? Herald ?". The paper is slightly creased and folded at the bottom left corner.

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This is an image of a faded newspaper clipping with the title "Museums Ass'n to Meet in Cambridge." The article discusses the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, which was to be held in Cambridge from May 12 to 14, inclusive. The meeting was to be attended by representatives of museums from all over the country, marking the association's twenty-seventh annual meeting. The headquarters for this event was at the Fogg Museum.

The article explains that an important part of the proceedings will be played by the Children's Museum of Boston, which is under the direction of Miss Manter, the only woman councillor of the association at that time. It mentions plans for the meeting, highlighting that more than a thousand people were expected to attend, including superintendents and staff workers connected with museums in every state of the Union. Speakers from as far away as Brazil were to participate in the program.

Details of the meeting include a general session at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, a garden luncheon hosted by Mrs. Robert W. Sayles, and visits to other museums and historical sites, such as the Old Park's Museum of Motor cars, a tea at the Cambridge Children's Museum, and the Germanic Museum. There’s also a mention of different sections of the meeting dealing with Natural History and the Boston Society of the Antiquarian Preservation of New England Antiquities.

There is handwriting at the bottom right corner of the clipping that appears to read "Herald?" which may suggest the person who had this clipping was questioning if it came from the Herald newspaper.

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This is a newspaper clipping with the headline "Museums Ass’n to Meet in Cambridge." The article details the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, which is set to be held in Cambridge from May 12 to 14. Representatives from museums across the country will attend the event, which will be headquartered at the Fogg Museum. An important part of the proceedings will be played by the Children's Museum of Boston, under the leadership of its director, Mildred E. Manter, who is noted as the only woman councillor currently among the thirty council members of the association.

More than 1000 participants, including superintendents and staff workers from museums in every state, are expected to attend. Speakers will include individuals from various parts of the world, including Brazil, and almost 100 will participate in the program.

The general session on May 13 will be held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Robert W. Sayles has invited the education section for a garden-luncheon at her home on 263 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill. Members will then visit the Children’s Museum of Boston at Olmstead Park, Jamaica Plain, for a meeting and tea. The Museum of Fine Arts will host the art section for a luncheon and museum inspection. Other sections will visit places such as the Boston Society of Natural History, the Otis House of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, and nearby museums, including the Cambridge Children's Museum and the Germanic Museum.

The clipping appears to be from a publication titled "Herald" as indicated by a handwritten note at the bottom.

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The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping or article titled "Museums Ass'n to Meet in Cambridge". The article is dated and appears to be from a newspaper, as indicated by the header and layout. Here is a detailed description:

Title and Context

  • Headline: "Museums Ass'n to Meet in Cambridge"
    • This indicates that the article is about an upcoming meeting of the American Association of Museums, scheduled to take place in Cambridge.

Content Overview

The article provides details about the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums, which is set to occur from May 12 to 14. Key points include:

  1. Location and Venue:

    • The meeting will be held at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
    • The Children's Museum of Boston will play a significant role in the proceedings.
  2. Key Participants:

    • Representatives from museums across the country will attend.
    • Miss Mildred E. Manter, the director of the Children's Museum of Boston, is highlighted. She is noted as the only woman counselor on the association's thirty-counselor board and has been the museum's director for seven years.
  3. Expected Attendance:

    • Over 1,000 people are expected to attend, including superintendents and staff workers from museums in every state in the Union.
  4. Speakers:

    • Almost 100 speakers will participate in the program.
    • One speaker will come from as far away as Brazil.
  5. Program Details:

    • The general session will take place on May 13 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
    • A garden luncheon will be hosted by Mrs. Robert W. Sayles at her home, located at 263 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill.
    • After the luncheon, attendees will be transported by motor cars to the Children's Museum of Boston at Olstead Park, Jamaica Plain, where there will be a meeting and tea.
    • The Art section will entertain the museum of fine arts with a luncheon and an inspection of the museum.
    • Other sections will visit the Boston Society of Natural History and the Otis House of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.
  6. Additional Activities:

    • Visits will also be made to other nearby museums, including the Cambridge Children's Museum and the Germanic Museum.

Visual Elements

  • The article is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is a historical document.
  • The text is typewritten or printed in a serif font, typical of early-to-mid 20th-century newspapers.
  • There are faint horizontal lines and markings across the top and bottom of the page, possibly from scanning or preservation efforts.
  • The bottom right corner has a handwritten or stamped notation: "Herald?", which might indicate the source or a note about the article.

Overall Impression

The article provides a comprehensive preview of a significant event in the museum community, emphasizing the diversity of participants, the variety of activities planned, and the importance of the Children's Museum of Boston in the proceedings. The tone is formal and informative, typical of news coverage from the era.