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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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The image depicts a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping from the "Boston Evening Transcript," dated Monday, February 17, 1941. The headline reads: "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims." The article discusses a talk and supper event hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Ellis to support war victims.

The event was held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, where Dr. Arthur Kingsley Porter, director of the museum, spoke about the great works of art and their significance in times of war. The lecture was followed by a supper at the Copley-Plaza, Boston.

The article lists numerous attendees, including prominent figures and community members from Cambridge and Weston. The event aimed to raise funds for the benefit of war victims, highlighting the community's efforts to support those affected by the ongoing conflict. The attendees included individuals such as Dr. and Mrs. Hills, Miss Katharine Boudin, Miss Marion C. Randall, and many others, indicating a well-attended and socially significant gathering.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated February 17, 1941. The headline reads "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims," and it details an event hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Ellis.

The article describes a talk and supper organized to benefit war victims. The event was held at the Museum at the Home of the Great War Relief, where Dr. Ellis and his wife hosted a gathering. The event included a lecture on "The Great Works of Art of the Great War" and a "Pilaf Supper" prepared by several women associated with the museum.

The supper was attended by various individuals from Cambridge and Weston, including notable names such as:

  • Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Aldrich
  • Mr. and Mrs. Katherine Sturgis
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles
  • Mr. and Mrs. John Perry
  • Mr. and Mrs. Donald Born
  • Mrs. Helen Palmer
  • Professor Frank
  • Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nesbit
  • Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Grace
  • Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Sachs
  • Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith, among others.

The article mentions that the hosts, Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, are actively involved in the museum's curatorial and private collection activities, aiming to trace the fate of various great works of art. The event was aimed at raising funds and awareness for war relief efforts.

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The image is of a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Monday, February 17, 1941. The headline reads "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims." The article discusses how residents of Cambridge and Weston, including Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, hosted a benefit event to support war victims. The event featured a lecture by Dr. Ellis on art and war, followed by a supper prepared by several individuals. The hosts and many guests from the university community contributed to the success of the event, which aimed to provide relief for those affected by the war in Europe. The article lists several attendees, including professors, their spouses, and other notable community members. The overall theme of the article is about the community's effort to aid war victims through a cultural and social gathering.

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The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper article from the Boston Evening Transcript dated Monday, February 17, 1914. The headline of the article reads: "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims."

The article describes a fundraising event organized by Dr. and Mrs. George H. Ellis of Cambridge, Massachusetts. They hosted a talk and supper to benefit victims of the recent war in the Balkans. The event featured a lecture by Angelos S. Galinos titled "Art in Time of War," which included reproductions of famous artworks and readings from various authors.

The article lists the hosts for the event, who provided refreshments ("Frappe Supper") to the attendees. The hosts included numerous prominent residents from Cambridge and Weston, including:

  • Dr. and Mrs. Bailey Aldrich
  • Dr. and Mrs. Donald S. Bond
  • Dr. and Mrs. Walter Cannon
  • Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Faudi
  • Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Greeley
  • Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hammond
  • Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hopper
  • Mr. and Mrs. James Howard
  • Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Maclachlin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murdock
  • Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barton Perry
  • Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Sachs
  • Mrs. Clement Smith and Mrs. Arthur Theodore Smith

The event attracted more than a hundred members of the university community and other residents. The article highlights the community effort to support war victims through cultural and social engagement.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript, dated Monday, February 17, 1941. The headline reads "Cambridge and Weston Residents Aid War Victims" and the subheading states "Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Talk and Supper Hosts for Benefit."

The article describes an event where Dr. and Mrs. Ellis hosted a lecture and supper to benefit war victims. The lecture was titled "Art in Time of War," given by Dr. Ellis, who is identified as the Curator of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The lecture discussed how the great works of art in Europe were being affected by the outbreak of war.

The event featured a "Pilaf Supper" prepared by Mrs. Ellis, with assistance from several women, including Mrs. Basil G. Anfantis, Mrs. Basil C. Storrs, Mrs. Basil O. Gould, Mrs. H. J. Peralta, and Mrs. P. C. Yohannan.

The hosts of the lecture and supper included notable figures from the Cambridge and Weston communities, such as Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Aldrich, Mrs. Katharine Sturges, Dr. and Mrs. Donald Born, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Chace, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kneeland, and several others. The list also includes Professor and Mrs. Merle Painter, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Williamson, and several other individuals and couples, such as Mrs. Frederick Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Sachs, and Mrs. Theodore Smith.

The purpose of the event was to raise funds and awareness for the victims of the war.

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The image is 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 describes a benefit event hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, featuring a talk and supper. The talk, titled "Art in Time of War," was given by Basil G. Anfantis, a curator of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum. This lecture was followed by a "Pilgrim Supper" prepared by several local Greek-American families, including Basil G. Anfantis, Mrs. Basil G. Anfantis, Basil G. Anfantis' cousin, Mrs. H. J. Perialakis, and Mrs. P. C. Yfantis.

The event aimed to raise funds for war relief. The article lists several individuals and families from the Cambridge and Weston communities who hosted the event and contributed to it, including:

  • Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Aldrich
  • Mrs. Katherine Sturgis
  • Dr. and Mrs. Donald Born
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chase
  • Mr. and Mrs. Francis D. Gannett
  • Professor and Mrs. Edward Payson West
  • Mr. and Mrs. William Payson West
  • Mrs. Frederick Grace
  • Professor and Mrs. Frederick Grace
  • Mrs. Louise Grace
  • Mr. and Mrs. Franklin K. Hatch
  • Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hopper
  • Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Allen
  • Mr. and Mrs. Donald McLaughlin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murdock
  • Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roseley
  • Professor and Mrs. Paul J. Sachs
  • Mrs. Clement Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith

The article highlights the community's efforts to support war victims through cultural and social gatherings.

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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.

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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
      • Mrs. Frederic Demara
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