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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

ARCH.2003.28, Rendition: 800560

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This image shows a single page from a vintage press clipping service scrapbook, dated primarily in March and April of 1941. The page is composed of numerous newspaper clippings, all neatly pasted onto aged, yellowed paper that has visible signs of wear, including torn edges and punch holes along the right margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

Each clipping is headed with a label from the “Press Clipping Service,” located at “2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.” The clippings are sourced from various Boston-area newspapers, including the “Herald,” “GATEWAY” (likely the Boston University newspaper), “Christian Science Monitor,” “Transcript,” and “Post,” and are dated between March 28 and April 9, 1941.

The central theme across nearly all clippings is the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge. The articles describe a series of special exhibitions, including:

  • Chinese and Japanese woodblock prints from the 17th–20th centuries (through March)
  • American watercolors of the 19th and 20th centuries (through April 13)
  • Graphic art of Goya (through April 15)
  • Etruscan wall paintings from Tarquinia (through April 10)
  • Photographs by Prentice Duell
  • A gallery talk on “Etruscan Wall Paintings”
  • An exhibit of “Wood-Block Illustrations from Fifteenth Century Arabic” books

The articles also note key details such as the museum’s location (corner of Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge), opening hours (open 9–5 daily, except Sundays and holidays), and free admission on certain days.

In addition to the Fogg Museum coverage, there are two other distinct articles:

  1. “Harvard in Washington” (from the Herald, April 7, 1941): This article reports on Harvard’s acquisition of a 150-year-old estate in Georgetown, Dumbarton Oaks, from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss. The article explains that the estate, which includes the Bliss art collection and Byzantine/medieval art, will serve as a center for art research and a public park.

  2. “Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home” (from the Post, April 6, 1941): This piece announces a benefit event at the home of Professor and Mrs. Paul J. Sachs of Cambridge, called “Shady Hill.” The home, once owned by Charles Eliot Norton, will host an opening to benefit the Greek War Relief Association on April 15, featuring a concert by pianist Margaret Fisher and the presence of prominent Boston society figures like Mrs. Herbert S. Curtis and David McCord.

The overall impression is that of a meticulously curated archive page documenting significant art and cultural events in the Boston/Cambridge area in the spring of 1941, with a strong focus on Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum and its activities.

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The image appears to be a scanned collection of newspaper clippings and articles, likely gathered for archival or informational purposes. The clippings are from various newspapers and publications, including "Press Clipping Service," "Herald," "Christian Science Monitor," "Transcript," and "Post," all dated between March 1941 and April 1941. The clippings are from Boston, Massachusetts, and focus on art-related events and exhibitions.

The articles mention several museums, notably the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, which features exhibits of various art periods and styles, such as Chinese and Japanese woodblock prints, American watercolors from the 19th and 20th centuries, and the graphic art of Goya. The Fogg Art Museum is described as being open for regular hours, with exhibitions open to the public.

One article announces the opening of the Fogg Art Museum, explaining its location, hours, and exhibits. The clippings also mention a special event at Harvard's Dumbarton Oaks estate, which has been given to Harvard as a center for art research, and a related article about Harvard's efforts to maintain the estate as a park for public enjoyment.

The last article in the collection is a newspaper article titled "Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home," which discusses a concert being held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a benefit for Greek war relief. The concert is scheduled for April 15, and the committee organizing the event includes individuals from the community, such as a Harvard poet and a pianist named Margaret Fisher. The proceeds of the concert will go to the Greek War Relief Association.

The clippings are arranged on a single page, with some articles overlapping and others placed side by side, indicating a focus on specific events or exhibits. The page has a brownish hue, suggesting it might be old or deliberately aged for aesthetic or archival purposes.

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This image is a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings from various publications, all related to art exhibitions and events in the early 1940s. The clippings are from newspapers such as the "Herald," "Christian Science Monitor," and "Post," all from Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings are dated between March 28, 1941, and April 7, 1941.

The clippings provide information about various exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, including:

  • Chinese and Japanese woodblock prints from the seventh century to 1940 and the tools used to make them.
  • American watercolors of the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • The graphic art of Goya.
  • Etruscan wall paintings from fifth-century tombs at Tarquinia.
  • Decorative Arts of Latin America.
  • Indian paintings, 16th-19th century.
  • Expressions in Modern Graphic Art.

There is also a clipping about "Harvard in Washington," discussing the Dumbarton Oaks estate in Georgetown, which was given to Harvard by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss. The estate will be used as a center for art research.

Another clipping mentions an event where art lovers can get a chance at the opening of a Cambridge home, with details about a concert by Margaret Fisher for the benefit of Greek war relief.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with some showing signs of wear and age, such as yellowing and creases. The page itself appears to be an old piece of paper, possibly from a scrapbook.

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The image is a collection of press clippings, each one is a rectangular piece of paper with printed text, arranged in a grid-like pattern on a larger sheet of paper. The clippings are from various newspapers and are dated from March to April 1941.

The top row contains four clippings, each from a different newspaper. The first clipping is from the "Press Clipping Service" and is dated March 28, 1941. It mentions the Fogg Art Museum and its special exhibitions. The second clipping is from the "Herald" and is dated April 6, 1941. It talks about the opening of the Fogg Art Museum. The third clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 7, 1941. It mentions the Harvard in Washington. The fourth clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 4, 1941. It talks about the Fogg Art Museum.

The second row contains five clippings. The first clipping is from the "Press Clipping Service" and is dated March 31, 1941. It mentions the Christian Science Monitor. The second clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 5, 1941. It talks about the Fogg Art Museum. The third clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 7, 1941. It mentions the Christian Science Monitor. The fourth clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 6, 1941. It talks about the Fogg Art Museum. The fifth clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 6, 1941. It mentions the Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home.

The third row contains three clippings. The first clipping is from the "Press Clipping Service" and is dated April 5, 1941. It mentions the Transcript. The second clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 7, 1941. It talks about the Christian Science Monitor. The third clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 6, 1941. It mentions the Post.

The fourth row contains two clippings. The first clipping is from the "Press Clipping Service" and is dated April 6, 1941. It mentions the Post. The second clipping is from the "Boston, Mass." and is dated April 6, 1941. It talks about the Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home.

The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern on a larger sheet of paper, with some clippings overlapping each other. The paper has a brownish color and appears to be old and worn. The text on the clippings is printed in black ink and is legible. The clippings provide information about various events and exhibitions related to art and culture in the Boston area during the early 1940s.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the early 1940s, likely gathered by a press clipping service. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the "Press Clipping Service" and "Herald" from Boston, Massachusetts, and the "Christian Science Monitor" from Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, historical artifacts, and cultural events. Some of the clippings feature headlines such as "Fogg Art Museum" and "Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home." The clippings are attached to a piece of paper with a hole in the top right corner, suggesting that they were part of a larger collection or scrapbook.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings organized in a scrapbook format. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the Boston Herald, Boston Post, Boston Transcript, and Christian Science Monitor, dated between March 28 and April 7, 1941. Each clipping is labeled with the name of the service ("Press Clipping Service") and the location of the newspaper office (2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.).

Key Details from the Clippings:

  1. Fogg Art Museum Exhibitions:

    • Multiple clippings mention exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. These include:
      • April 1–15, 1941: An exhibition of American paintings from the 15th to the 18th centuries, including works by John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, and others.
      • April 16–30, 1941: An exhibition of Indian paintings from the 17th century, featuring works from the Mughal period.
      • April 1–30, 1941: An exhibition of 15th- and 16th-century woodblock prints from the Fogg Art Museum's collection.
  2. Harvard in Washington:

    • A clipping from the Boston Herald (April 7, 1941) discusses Harvard University's involvement in Washington, D.C. It highlights the university's art collection, which includes Byzantine and medieval art, and mentions the university's diplomatic and academic presence in the nation's capital.
  3. Cambridge Home Opening:

    • A clipping from the Boston Post (April 6, 1941) announces an event at a Cambridge home, where art lovers can view a collection of works donated by Charles Eliot Norton. The event is organized by a committee including Mrs. Charles DeMott, Mrs. Rupert S. Hughes, and others. The home is described as a "shrine of Greek war relief."
  4. Other News:

    • Christian Science Monitor (April 5, 1941): Mentions a science monitor in Boston.
    • Boston Transcript (April 5, 1941): Refers to a Christian Science Monitor in Boston.
    • Boston Herald (April 6, 1941): Includes a brief mention of a press clipping service.

Layout and Format:

  • The clippings are neatly arranged in rows, with each clipping labeled with the newspaper name, date, and location of the clipping service.
  • The scrapbook appears to be a curated collection, likely used for historical or archival purposes, capturing cultural and artistic events in Boston and Cambridge during early 1941.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical document that serves as a record of cultural and artistic events in Boston and Cambridge during the early 1940s, showcasing the importance of museums, art exhibitions, and community events during that period. The organized layout suggests it was compiled for research, archival, or personal interest purposes.

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The image shows a vintage scrapbook page filled with small newspaper clippings. It’s a collage of numerous clipped articles from a “Press Clipping Service” (mostly Boston/Cambridge area) dated around March–April 1941. Topics include the Fog Art Museum, Harvard in Washington, the Christian Science Monitor, and an article titled “Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home.” The page is on tan/brown paper with torn edges and binder holes, giving an old archival look.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing press clippings from various newspapers and publications. The clippings appear to be related to cultural events, particularly exhibitions and art-related news from the early 1940s. Most of the clippings are stamped with "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." and include specific dates from March and April of 1941.

Some notable headlines and phrases visible include "Harvard in Washington," "Fogg Art Museum," and "Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home." The articles discuss topics like museum exhibitions, cultural events, and artistic initiatives, including mentions of Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The tone suggests an archival and historical significance, capturing events tied to the arts and cultural offerings at the time.

The page itself appears slightly aged, with yellowish, old paper marks and some minor wear. It provides an intriguing glimpse into historical art events and activities around the Boston and Cambridge area during this era.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a brownish, slightly aged, paper background. The clippings are from different dates ranging from late March to early April, with the specific dates visible on each clipping, such as "MAR 29 1941," "APR 5 1941," "APR 6 1941," and "APR 7 1941." They appear to have been provided by a "Press Clipping Service" from an address in Boston, Massachusetts, as indicated by the header on each article.

The articles feature different topics, mostly related to art and culture, for example, one headline reads "Fogg Art Museum" and others mention Harvard University, along with details on exhibitions and events such as "Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home."

The paper containing the clippings has a couple of discernible imperfections like holes—one near the bottom right-hand corner and the other just above the top-left article. These details suggest that the compilation of clippings has been archived or used for reference, as they are organized and preserved in a manner that indicates their historical or informational significance.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings from various Boston-based publications dating from late March to early April 1941. The clippings are mostly about art exhibitions, museums, and cultural events, particularly focusing on the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

Key details include:

  • Announcements about special exhibitions and hours for the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Notices from newspapers such as Gateway, Herald, Christian Science Monitor, Transcript, and Post, mostly dated from March 28 to April 7, 1941.
  • An article titled "Art Lovers Get Chance at Opening of Cambridge Home" discussing a concert event benefiting Greek war relief, providing an opportunity for art lovers.
  • A piece about "Harvard in Washington," discussing public access to the National Gallery's Washington art collections.
  • Information about exhibits including Chinese and Japanese woodblock prints, watercolors from various periods, and paintings by notable artists.
  • The clippings are yellowed and the page has three punched holes on the right side, indicating it was likely stored in a binder.

Overall, the page serves as a record of cultural and art-related news and events from the Boston area in early 1941, with a focus on the Harvard-affiliated Fogg Art Museum and related exhibitions.