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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

ARCH.2003.28, Rendition: 800550

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This image displays a single, aged sheet of paper, likely a clipping from a newspaper or an archival transcript, mounted on a larger, light-brown, slightly stained backing page. The paper has visible holes along its right edge, suggesting it was once held in a binder or folder.

At the top, a printed header identifies the source and date: “BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1941 C”. Above this, a small, typed sticky note reads: “TRANSCRIPT Boston, Mass. FEB 17 1941”.

The main headline is prominently displayed in large, bold, black lettering:
“Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims”.

Beneath this, the article is subdivided. On the left, a smaller headline announces:
“Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Talk and Supper Hosts for Benefit”.

The body of the article describes a benefit event held the previous day. Key details include:

  • Event: A lecture on “Works of Art in Time of War” given by Miss Anna Morgen of the Fogg Museum, hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Ellis of Cambridge.
  • Purpose: The event was for the benefit of Greek War Relief.
  • Follow-up: The lecture was followed by a “Pilot Supper” prepared in true Greek style by five Greek-American women of Cambridge.
  • Hosts: Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Aldrich and Miss Katharine Sturgis hosted the event alongside Dr. and Mrs. Ellis.
  • Attendees: The article lists over a hundred attendees from the university community, including many professors and their spouses (e.g., Mr. and Mrs. Donald Born, Professor Kenneth Conant, Professor Charles H. Haskins, Professor Ralph Barton Perry, etc.).

The text is printed in a standard, dense newspaper column format. The entire clipping appears to be from the early 1940s, and the aging of the paper and its mounting suggest it is a preserved historical document.

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The image appears to be a photograph of a newspaper article from the Boston Evening Transcript dated Monday, February 17, 1941. The headline on the newspaper clipping reads, "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims." The article discusses an event where Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, along with other residents of Cambridge and Weston, hosted a lecture and a "Pilaf Supper" to benefit Greek War Relief. The lecture was given by Miss Agnes Mongan of the Fogg Museum at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Laurence B. Ellis. The supper was prepared by five Greek-American women of Cambridge. The article also mentions that more than a hundred members of the university community subscribed for tickets to attend the event, and it lists the names of several attendees. The paper has some stains and appears to be aged, suggesting it is from an older collection. The paper is attached to a larger piece of cardboard or backing, with holes punched for hanging.

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This image is of an old newspaper clipping from the "Boston Evening Transcript" dated Monday, February 17, 1941. The clipping is pasted onto a piece of aged, yellowed paper. The headline of the article reads "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims." The article discusses a lecture given by Miss Agnes Mongan of the Fogg Museum at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Laurence B. Ellis in Cambridge for the benefit of Greek War Relief. The lecture was followed by a "Pilaf Supper" prepared in true Greek style by five Greek-American women of Cambridge. The article also mentions the hosts of the lecture and supper and lists more than a hundred members of the university community who subscribed for tickets.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, possibly a transcript, with a brown background. The page has a title that reads "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims." There is also a date mentioned, which is February 17, 1941. The text on the page is written in black font and appears to be an article about a lecture given by Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, who discussed the impact of war on art and culture in Europe. The article also mentions the attendance of several notable individuals, including Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Born, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chute, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Demos, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. James Landis, Mr. and Mrs. Donald McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murdock, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Niely, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sanborn, Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Clement Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping featuring an article from the Boston Evening Transcript dated February 17, 1911. The headline reads "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims." The article discusses a lecture and supper event hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, who spoke about the impact of the war in Europe on the world's great works of art. The event was held at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and was attended by over a hundred subscribers, including notable figures from the community. The article provides a list of attendees, highlighting the involvement of prominent individuals in supporting the cause.

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The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper transcript dated Monday, February 17, 1941, from the Boston Evening Transcript. The headline at the top reads "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims", indicating a community effort or event organized by residents of Cambridge and Weston to support war victims.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes the title "TRANSCRIPT Boston, Mass.", followed by the date "FEB 17 1941".
    • Below this, there is a subheading: "BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1941".
  2. Main Headline:

    • The bold headline reads: "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims", suggesting a charitable or fundraising initiative by residents of these towns to assist those affected by war.
  3. Subheading and Context:

    • A subheading states: "Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Talk and Supper Hosts for Benefit", indicating that Dr. and Mrs. Ellis hosted an event, likely a talk and supper, as part of the effort to aid war victims.
    • The article discusses how the works of art have faced an outbreak of war since the war began in Europe. It mentions a lecture on "Art in Time of War" given by Miss Agnes Mongan of the Fogg Museum at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Ashmun. The lecture was followed by a "Pilot Supper" prepared in true Greek style by five Greek-American women.
  4. Event Details:

    • The event was organized to benefit the British War Relief Society.
    • The supper was prepared by Greek-American women, including:
      • Basil G. Gianfantis
      • Basil C. Desposeles
      • Mrs. John C. Pease
      • Mrs. H. J. Perstakis
      • Miss Morphantidis
    • The curator of drawings at the Fogg Museum, who is widely acquainted among museum curators and private collectors of Great Britain and Europe, had attempted to secure publications through letters from friends and through museum publications to trace the fate of various great works of art.
  5. Hosts and Attendees:

    • The hosts for the lecture and supper were Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Ashmun, along with Miss Katharine Burgiss and Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Aldrich.
    • The lecture was attended by more than 200 members of the university community and subscribers. Notable attendees included:
      • Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bonn, Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Demara
      • Professor Kenneth Conant
      • Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Demara
      • Mr. and Mrs. Donald Demara
      • Mrs. Frederic Demara
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This image depicts a page from an old scrapbook or collection, containing a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Monday, February 17, 1941. The article headline reads: "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims", with the subtitle mentioning "Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Talk and Supper Hosts for Benefit."

The article discusses efforts led by local residents to aid war victims, summarizing a lecture on the works of art affected by war and their cultural significance. It details a dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Ellis to raise relief funds. Notable individuals and names in attendance, as well as details about the menu and event proceedings, are listed.

The clipping displays aged paper with yellowing and stains, characteristic of older documents. It is adhered to a plain, slightly stained, brown backing paper with visible punched holes, likely for inclusion in a binder or album.

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  • The image shows an old scrapbook/page with a newspaper clipping glued to a brown, aged paper background. There are two binder holes on the right edge.
  • The clipping is from the Boston Evening Transcript and features a large headline split across pieces: “Cambridge and Weston Residents” and “Aid War Victims.”
  • A smaller subheading reads “Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Talk and Supper Hosts for Benefit,” with a column of text describing the event.
  • The overall look is vintage, with the clipping cut and pasted in a collage style. The paper shows staining and wear, giving a historical feel. A small label at the top notes the source and date.

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This image shows a faded newspaper clipping from the "Boston Evening Transcript," dated Monday, February 17, 1941. The headline reads "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims," followed by subheadings "Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Talk and Supper Hosts for Benefit." The article appears to discuss a charitable event hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Ellis for the benefit of war victims, with specifics about the talks, supper, and the names of guests or donors.

The paper clip itself is affixed to a larger, somewhat deteriorated and discolored sheet of paper with visible folding marks, stains, and a blue circular paper fastener in the bottom right corner. The clipping itself has some discoloration and minor tears, indicating its age and that it has been handled and preserved over time.

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The image is a photograph of a yellowed scrapbook or album page containing a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript dated Monday, February 17, 1941. The headline reads: "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims".

The article details an event where Dr. and Mrs. Ellis hosted a talk and supper for the benefit of war victims. The talk was titled "Works of Art in Time of War," given by Miss Agnes Morgan of the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The event included a Greek-style supper prepared by several Cambridge-American women and was followed by drawings by Miss Morgan.

The article also mentions that more than a hundred members of the university community subscribed for tickets, and a long list of attendees and supporters is provided, including various professors, doctors, and community members.

There is a small label near the top that reads "TRANSCRIPT Boston, Mass." with a stamped date, "FEB 17 1941". The page itself is stained with some spots and has two hole punches on the right side, indicating it may have been part of a bound collection.