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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from the "Press Clipping Service" in Boston, Massachusetts, dated May 1941. The clippings are related to art exhibitions and academic appointments. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping (May 9, 1941):

    • This clipping from the "Boston Herald" mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The exhibition features contemporary American paintings, drawings, and sculptures, including works by artists such as John Marin, Charles Burchfield, and others.
  2. Top Right Clipping (May 11, 1941):

    • This clipping from the "Boston Post" highlights a portrait of "John LaFarge" by Louis Lozowick, which won the Popular Prize at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. The article discusses the portrait and the artist's technique, noting that Lozowick's work is characterized by its precision and clarity.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (May 11, 1941):

    • Another clipping from the "Boston Herald" provides additional details about the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the exhibition includes works by Robert Gwathmey, Karl Zerbe, and others, and notes the diversity of styles and techniques on display.
  4. Middle Right Clipping (May 11, 1941):

    • This clipping from the "Boston Post" also discusses the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the inclusion of works by various contemporary American artists.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (May 15, 1941):

    • This clipping from the "Boston Herald" announces the appointment of 15 new members to the teaching and research staff at Harvard University. The appointees include individuals from various departments such as English, Chemistry, and Fine Arts.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (May 15, 1941):

    • This clipping from the "Lynn Item" mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring contemporary American heritage paintings. The exhibition is noted to run through June.

Overall, the page is a compilation of news articles related to art exhibitions and academic appointments in May 1941, reflecting cultural and academic activities of the time.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the Press Clipping Service, dated May 1941, primarily from Boston, Massachusetts. Here’s a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Gateway, May 9, 1941):

    • The Fog Art Museum at Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts) is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on holidays and Sundays. It displays American landscape paintings by Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, and others.
  2. Second from Top Left Clipping (Herald, May 1, 1941):

    • Similar to the first clipping, this mentions the Fog Art Museum and its schedule and exhibitions, including the European collection and American paintings by Winslow Homer and Thomas Eakins.
  3. Third from Top Left Clipping (Post, May 1, 1941):

    • The Fog Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, announces an exhibition of American landscape paintings by Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, and others from May 9 to 31, with the museum open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on holidays and Sundays.
  4. Middle Left Clipping (Herald, May 1, 1941):

    • This clipping reiterates the Fog Art Museum details, emphasizing the exhibitions and opening times.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (May 15, 1941):

    • Harvard University has appointed 15 new members to its teaching and research staff, including two women. The list includes their names, departments, and specific roles. Notable names include:
      • Dr. William J. Youden, Department of Biostatistics
      • Dr. John L. Hodge, Department of Engineering
      • Dr. Robert S. Stone, Department of Engineering
  6. Center Clipping (May 1, 1941):

    • This is a detailed article about John LaFarge, a popular prize winner, featuring a portrait of him. The text discusses his painting titled "John LaFarge by Luigi Lucioni" which won the 1941 prize for portraiture. The painting is part of the 71st Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Oil Paintings at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. The article also mentions the history of the Corcoran Gallery and its exhibitions.
  7. Top Right Clipping (Item, May 1, 1941):

    • This clipping, from Lynn, Massachusetts, mentions the King Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which features American landscape paintings by Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, and others from May 4 to 31, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Sundays.

Overall, the clippings highlight exhibitions and appointments at Harvard-affiliated institutions and museums, focusing on art and academic appointments in May 1941.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from the year 1941, specifically from the Press Clipping Service located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Fogg Art Museum"
    • Source: Herald, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Date: May 9, 1941
    • Content: This clipping discusses the opening hours of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It mentions the museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, with specific times for each day.
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Popular Prize Winner"
    • Source: An unnamed newspaper
    • Date: May 11, 1941
    • Content: This clipping highlights John LaFarge Jr., who won a prize for his painting. The piece includes a portrait of LaFarge and describes his work as a contemporary American oil painting. It also mentions his exhibition at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington, D.C.
  3. Top Right Clipping:

    • Source: Herald, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Date: May 11, 1941
    • Content: Another mention of LaFarge Jr., detailing the award-winning painting and his recognition within the art community. The clipping discusses his winning of a prize and the significance of his work.
  4. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Source: Post, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Date: May 11, 1941
    • Content: Focuses on the Fogg Art Museum, reiterating the museum's hours and exhibitions, particularly the American Landscape Painting exhibition.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "15 Appointed By Harvard 1945"
    • Source: Herald, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Date: May 11, 1941
    • Content: Announces that 15 individuals were appointed by Harvard University to join teaching and research staffs. The clipping lists the names and their respective fields, including engineering, architecture, and other academic disciplines.
  6. Bottom Center Clipping:

    • Source: Item, Lynn, Massachusetts
    • Date: May 15, 1941
    • Content: Details the opening hours and events at the King Museum in Cambridge-East Cambridge, focusing on American landscape paintings. It specifies the museum's hours and days of operation.

The clippings cover various topics, including museum exhibitions, art awards, and academic appointments, reflecting the cultural and educational activities of the period.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several clippings from newspapers, all dated May 1, 1941, and provided by the Press Clipping Service located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass. The clippings are from different newspapers, including the Boston Post, the Herald, and the Lynn Item. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Fogg Art Museum (Boston Post) - Announces the reopening of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, featuring an exhibition of 50 paintings from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, including works by Manet, Degas, Seurat, and other modern masters. The exhibition will run from May 1 to May 31, with special evening hours on Saturdays.

  2. Press Clipping Service (Herald, Boston, Mass.) - Reports on the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibition of modern paintings, highlighting the significant works on display.

  3. Press Clipping Service (Boston, Mass.) - Mentions the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibition, emphasizing the importance of the paintings and the opportunity for public viewing.

  4. Press Clipping Service (Herald, Boston, Mass.) - Announces that 15 new members have been appointed to the teaching and research staff at Harvard University, including specialists in various fields such as chemistry, physics, and medicine. The appointments are noted to bring diverse expertise to the university.

  5. Popular Prize Winner (Boston, Mass.) - Features a portrait of John LaFarge, painted by Louis Lanchantin, which won first prize at the 1940 National Academy of Design exhibition. The article includes a reproduction of the portrait and details about the artist and the award.

  6. Press Clipping Service (Lynn Item, Lynn, Mass.) - Briefly mentions the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibition, noting the display of important modern paintings.

The clippings are all related to cultural and academic events, with a focus on art exhibitions and academic appointments, and are dated from the early 1940s.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings from various newspapers, all dated in early May 1941. These clippings appear to be related to art and academic appointments. Here’s a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Boston Herald, May 9, 1941):

    • Headline: Not fully visible, but mentions the Fog Art Museum.
    • Content: This clipping discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, curated by Charles P. Parkhurst Jr. The exhibition features early American handwrought silver and runs from May 13 to June 22.
  2. Top Middle Clipping (Popular Prize Winner):

    • Photo: A person identified as a "Popular Prize Winner."
    • Content: This article highlights the success of Luis J. Martiñez from Lowell, Massachusetts, who won second prize ($200) in the 77th Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Oil Paintings at the Corcoran Art Gallery, Washington, D.C. It mentions his recognition by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and his affiliation with the Boston Art Club and other art associations.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (Boston Post, May 11, 1941):

    • Content: Discusses the appointment of 15 individuals to the teaching and research staffs at Harvard University. The appointments span various departments, including Fine Arts, Chemistry, Engineering, Philosophy, and more. Notable appointments include:
      • Frederick B. Robinson as Research Fellow in Engineering Sciences
      • Dr. John H. Welsh as Instructor in Zoology
      • Dr. George Scatchard as Professor of Physical Chemistry
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Headline: 15 Appointed By Harvard):

    • Content: Similar to the previous clipping, this one lists the 15 new appointments at Harvard University, detailing their roles and departments. This includes research and teaching positions across a wide range of disciplines.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping (Boston Globe, May 13, 1941):

    • Content: The article mentions Karl Zerbe’s exhibition of American handwrought paintings at the Institute of Modern Art, running from May 3 to June 1.

All these clippings were compiled by a press clipping service, as indicated by the stamps on each piece, from Boston, Massachusetts. They provide a snapshot of significant art and academic events and appointments from that time period.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from May 1941, all dated around May 1-5. These clippings are from a press clipping service and pertain to various events and announcements from that time.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Gateway, Boston, Mass. - May 9, 1941)

    • Announcement of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, featuring "American Landscape Painting, 1775-1900." The exhibition is open from May 2 to July 19, 1941, and is free on Sundays.
  2. Second Left Clipping (Herald, Boston, Mass. - May 1, 1941)

    • Another announcement about the same exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing its significance and the time frame from May 2 to July 19, 1941.
  3. Third Left Clipping (Post, Boston, Mass. - May 1, 1941)

    • Repeats the details of the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, with the same dates and information.
  4. Center Clipping (Boston, Mass. - May 1, 1941)

    • An article titled "Popular Prize Winner," featuring a portrait of John LaFarge by Luigi Lucioni. The portrait won first prize in the 7th Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Oil Paintings at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The article describes LaFarge, his artistic achievements, and his connection to Harvard University.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (Herald, Boston, Mass. - May 1, 1941)

    • A notice stating that Harvard University appointed 15 new members to its teaching and research staffs, effective September 1, 1941. It lists the names of the new appointees, including their fields of expertise and previous institutions.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (Item, Lynn, Mass. - May 5, 1941)

    • A brief announcement of the same exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, detailing the dates (May 2 through June 29, 1941) and the free admission on Sundays.

The clippings are neatly organized on a piece of paper, likely from a press clipping service, and they provide a snapshot of cultural and academic activities in Boston and Cambridge during early May 1941.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings affixed to it. At the top right, there is a clipping titled "Popular Prize Winner," which includes a photograph of a seated individual holding a pipe. The text below the photo details a portrait titled “John LaFarge” by Luigi Lucioni, which won a $200 prize at the 17th Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Oil Paintings at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. Additional clippings on the page contain dates from May 1941 and refer to various press clipping services from Boston, Mass. Another notable clipping at the bottom left corner is titled "15 Appointed By Harvard To Join Teaching and Research Staffs," listing information about appointments at Harvard University. There are also smaller clippings mentioning museum exhibitions and events. The page itself has three punched holes on the left margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a scrapbook containing several press clippings from 1941, based on the information visible in the clippings. The page is labeled "J-2" at the top right corner, suggesting it's part of a larger collection or archive.

The press clippings are from various dates in May 1941 and are attributed to "Press Clipping Service" from Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings seem to be from different newspapers, including the Boston Post and the Boston Herald, as indicated by the heading above each clipping.

One of the articles is titled "15 Appointed By Harvard To Join Teaching and Research Staffs," indicating that it discusses academic appointments at Harvard University. The clippings provide a historical snapshot of the era, offering insights into the news the clipping service considered important.

There's an image of a man holding an artwork, with an associated caption discussing the artistic value, an award, and the name of an organization related to art. This clipping, in particular, seems to have been given prime placement on the page and is larger than the others, suggesting its prominence or interest to the collector of the clippings.

The physical condition of the scrapbook page suggests age, with some wear and tear apparent, as well as discoloration consistent with old paper documents. No other specific content from the articles can be read due to the limited visible text.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or press releases from the Press Clipping Service, dated May 9, 1941, and May 11, 1941, from Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings are organized on a single sheet of paper, likely part of an archive or scrapbook. Here's a detailed breakdown of the content:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page features the Press Clipping Service logo and address: 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
    • The date May 9, 1941, and May 11, 1941, is prominently displayed, indicating when the clippings were collected or published.
  2. Left Side:

    • Top Section:
      • A clipping from the Herald, dated May 11, 1941, mentions the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and its hours of operation (open daily except Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
    • Middle Section:
      • Another clipping from the Post, also dated May 11, 1941, discusses the Fogg Museum and its exhibitions, including European Paintings and American Landscape Paintings.
    • Bottom Section:
      • A larger clipping titled "15 Appointed By Harvard" (dated May 15, 1941) announces that 15 individuals have been appointed to join the teaching and research staffs at Harvard University. It mentions specific appointments, including Dr. Louis Lacroix and others, and highlights the effective date as Sept. 1.
  3. Right Side:

    • Main Article:
      • A prominent article titled "Popular Prize Winner" features a black-and-white photograph of a young man, identified as John LaFarge, the winner of the popular prize in the 17th Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Oil Paintings at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
      • The article provides details about the exhibition, noting that LaFarge received the popular prize with 86 votes out of 300, surpassing other artists like Thomas Benton and Rembrandt Peale.
      • It also includes a brief description of LaFarge's work, highlighting his refined craftsmanship and delicate use of color, and mentions his association with the National Academy.
    • Additional Clipping:
      • A smaller clipping at the bottom right, dated May 15, 1941, from the Herald, mentions an exhibition of American Landscape Paintings at the Fogg Museum, running from May 15 to June 1.

Visual Elements:

  • Photograph: The central image is a black-and-white portrait of John LaFarge, seated and holding a book or similar object. The photograph is framed within the article and serves as the focal point.
  • Text Layout: The text is arranged in a newspaper-style format, with headlines, subheadings, and body text. The clippings are neatly aligned, suggesting they were carefully curated and pasted onto the page.

Contextual Notes:

  • The clippings reflect art and academic news from Boston and Washington, D.C., in 1941, a period during World War II.
  • The focus on John LaFarge and the Corcoran Gallery of Art highlights the importance of contemporary American art at the time.
  • The mention of Harvard University appointments underscores the academic and cultural activities happening in Boston during this era.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a snapshot of mid-20th-century press coverage, emphasizing art exhibitions, academic appointments, and cultural events. The careful arrangement of clippings suggests they were compiled for archival or research purposes, possibly by an institution or individual interested in art, academia, or historical documentation.

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The image is of a brown paper folder with a clipping of newspaper articles. The folder has a label on the top that reads "Press Clipping Service" and "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." Below that, there is a label that reads "MAY 11 1941." The newspaper clipping is titled "Popular Prize Winner" and features a black and white photo of a man. The article below the photo reads "Portrait of 'John LaFarge' by Luigi Lucioni, A. N. A., awarded with the popular prize of $200 at the 3rd Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Oil Paintings at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C., by whose courtesy it is reproduced." The folder also contains other clippings of newspaper articles.