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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings from January 1945. The clippings are primarily from different news bureaus and newspapers in Massachusetts, including the Boston News-Clip Bureau, Press Clipping Service, and others.

The content of the clippings focuses on the appointment of Arthur Pope to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here are some key details from the clippings:

  1. Boston News-Clip Bureau (Boston, Mass.):

    • Mentions the appointment of Arthur Pope to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  2. New England News Briefs by The UPI:

    • Reports that Arthur Pope, professor of fine arts at Harvard, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1.
    • Pope succeeds Edward W. Forbes, who has been the director for 25 years.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  3. Press Clipping Service (Chronicle, No. Attleboro, Mass.):

    • Similar announcement about Arthur Pope's appointment.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  4. Prof. Pope Named Acting Director:

    • Detailed article about Arthur Pope being appointed acting director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Mentions his academic background and that he will succeed Edward W. Forbes.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  5. Boston News-Clip Bureau (Worcester, Mass.):

    • Another mention of Arthur Pope's appointment.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  6. Harvard Fogg Museum (Cambridge, Mass.):

    • Announces the appointment of Arthur Pope as acting director.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  7. Arthur Pope to Fogg Art Museum:

    • Detailed article about the appointment.
    • Mentions Pope's academic achievements and his role in succeeding Forbes.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  8. Boston News-Clip Bureau (Framingham, Mass.):

    • Another mention of the appointment.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  9. Boston News-Clip Bureau (Providence, R.I.):

    • Similar announcement.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.
  10. Fogg Museum Post:

    • Article about Arthur Pope's appointment.
    • Date: January 11, 1945.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with some overlapping, and are pasted onto a light-colored background. The overall theme of the page is the significant appointment of Arthur Pope to a prominent position at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image displays a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings, all dated January 11, 1945, and related to the appointment of Arthur Pope as acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are from various newspapers and press services, including the Boston News-Clip Bureau, New England News Briefs, Press Clipping Service, and individual newspapers such as the Boston Transcript, the Chronicle, and the Gazette.

Each clipping announces that Arthur Pope, a professor of fine arts at Harvard, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Art Museum starting July 1, succeeding Edward W. Forbes. The clippings also mention that Pope, a graduate of Harvard, has served as director for 25 years. Some of the clippings include the address of the news service or newspaper at the top, such as 8 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., and 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, some with handwritten notes indicating the source or date. The page itself shows signs of age, with some yellowing and minor damage to the edges of the clippings.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings from January 1945, collected by the Boston News-Clip Bureau and related press clipping services. All the clippings report the same news story regarding Arthur Pope.

Here are the key details:

  1. Headline News:

    • The main headline reads: "Prof. Pope Named Acting Director" and "Heads Fogg Museum."
  2. Content Summary:

    • Arthur Pope, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University, was appointed as the acting director of Harvard’s Fogg Museum. This appointment was effective until July 1.
    • Pope had been serving as the director of the Fogg Art Museum for 25 years before recently becoming Emeritus.
    • Paul J. Sachs, who was the associate director of the Fogg Museum, retired, leading to the appointment of Pope.
  3. Sources and Dates:

    • The clippings are from various newspapers and publications, including:
      • "New England Briefs" from an unspecified publication.
      • The Boston Traveler, dated January 10, 1945.
      • The Boston Chronicle, dated January 11, 1945.
      • The Worcester Gazette, dated January 11, 1945.
      • The Providence, R.I. publication, dated January 11, 1945.
      • News from Framingham, Massachusetts, dated January 11, 1945.
  4. Press Clipping Services:

    • The clippings were provided by the Boston News-Clip Bureau located at 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and other press clipping services.

The articles uniformly highlight the appointment of Arthur Pope and provide a brief background on his long tenure and recent change in status at the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from January 11, 1945, all related to the appointment of Arthur Pope as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are from various newspapers and press services, including the Boston News-Clipping Bureau, the New England News Briefs, and the Press Clipping Service.

Here's a detailed summary of the clippings:

  1. New England News Briefs (Top left):

    • Cambridge, Jan 11, 1945: Harvard University announced the appointment of Arthur Pope as acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1, 1945. Pope recently became emeritus after serving as director for 25 years.
  2. Press Clipping Service (Top center):

    • From the Journal Providence, R.I.: States that Arthur Pope, professor of fine arts at Harvard, will be the acting director of the Fogg Museum until July 1, 1945.
  3. Boston News-Clipping Bureau (Middle left):

    • From the Gazette, Worcester, Mass.: Arthur Pope, professor of fine arts at Harvard University, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1.
  4. Press Clipping Service (Middle center):

    • From the Chronicle, No. Attleboro, Mass.: Arthur Pope, professor of fine arts at Harvard University, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1.
  5. Boston News-Clipping Bureau (Middle right):

    • From the News, Framingham, Mass.: Arthur Pope, professor of fine arts at Harvard, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1.
  6. Boston News-Clipping Bureau (Bottom left):

    • From the Gazette, Worcester, Mass.: Arthur Pope, professor of fine arts at Harvard University, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1.
  7. Boston News-Clipping Bureau (Bottom right):

    • From the News, Cambridge, Mass.: Arthur Pope, professor of fine arts at Harvard University, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1.

All the clippings consistently mention that Arthur Pope, who had been serving as director for 25 years, has been appointed as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1, 1945. The clippings also highlight that he recently became emeritus.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings related to Arthur Pope, specifically concerning his appointment and role as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here’s a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • The clipping is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated January 11, 1945, from Pawtucket, Massachusetts.
    • It mentions Arthur Pope’s appointment as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1, following the announcement by Harvard University.
  2. Top Middle Section:

    • Another clipping from the Press Clipping Service, dated January 11, 1945, from Boston, Massachusetts.
    • It notes that Arthur Pope, a professor of fine arts at Harvard, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Museum until July 1.
  3. Middle Left Section:

    • This clipping from the New England News Briefs, also dated January 11, 1945, and sourced from the Boston News-Clip Bureau.
    • It highlights that Harvard University has named Arthur Pope as acting director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Edward W. Forbes, who recently became emeritus.
  4. Middle Center Section:

    • A clipping from the Press Clipping Service, dated January 11, 1945, from Framingham, Massachusetts.
    • It confirms that Arthur Pope has been appointed as acting director of the Fogg Art Museum.
  5. Middle Right Section:

    • Another clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated January 11, 1945, from Boston, Massachusetts.
    • It provides similar information, stating that Arthur Pope, a Harvard professor, will act as the director of the Fogg Museum until July 1.
  6. Bottom Left Section:

    • Clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated January 11, 1945, from Worcester, Massachusetts.
    • It mentions the Harvard University's appointment of Arthur Pope as the acting director of the Fogg Museum, succeeding Edward W. Forbes, who had recently become emeritus.
  7. Bottom Middle Section:

    • Another clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated January 11, 1945, from Boston, Massachusetts.
    • It again reiterates the appointment of Arthur Pope as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum.
  8. Bottom Center Section:

    • A clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated January 11, 1945, from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • It mentions that Arthur Pope, a professor of fine arts at Harvard, has been appointed acting director of the Fogg Museum until July 1.

Overall, all clippings convey the same key information: Arthur Pope was appointed as the acting director of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Edward W. Forbes, who had recently become emeritus, and this appointment was effective until July 1, 1945.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to the appointment of Arthur Pope as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated January 1, 1945. Here are the details from the clippings:

  1. Boston News-Clip Bureau (from various locations including Boston, Worcester, Framingham, and Providence):

    • Clippings are from the Gazette of Worcester, Massachusetts.
    • Clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau for Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Clippings from the Press Clipping Service for Framingham, Massachusetts, and other locations.
  2. Headlines and Content:

    • "New England News Briefs" (from The Boston Globe): Announces the appointment of Arthur Pope as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum, effective July 1, 1945, after he had been serving as director for 25 years.
    • "Prof. Pope Named Acting Director" (from The Boston Post): Details that Arthur Pope, professor of fine arts at Harvard, will serve as the acting director until July 1, 1945, following his retirement from his directorship role after 25 years.
    • "Given Museum Post" (from The Boston Post): Highlights Pope's transition from being emeritus professor to acting director, noting his long service and recent retirement.
  3. Specific Clippings:

    • The clippings all mention that Pope, a graduate of Harvard, has been a notable figure in the museum's history and will take on the role until a successor is appointed.
    • The clippings include the mention of Edward W. Forbes, who served as director before Pope.

The overall theme is the transition and recognition of Arthur Pope's significant tenure and the announcement of his new role as the acting director.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or a compilation of clipping articles. The page has several newspaper clippings of various sizes, each one with its date and source marked, all provided by the Boston News-Clip Bureau.

The clippings appear to be dated around January 11, 1945, and they all seem to report on the same event: the appointment of a person named Arthur Pope as acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings mention that Pope had been appointed after the retirement of someone named Edward W. Forbes, who had served as director for 25 years.

There are stamps or handwritten notes indicating the source bureaus for these clippings, such as in Boston, Massachusetts, Framingham, and Worcester, Massachusetts, as well as a Press Clipping Service located in Providence, Rhode Island.

The page itself is yellowed with age, indicating it’s of a certain vintage, and there's a visible staple mark at the top of one of the clippings. The background behind the page has a greenish tint, possibly the other pages of the scrapbook or its cover. There's a handwritten "450" at the top left corner, which might be a reference or indexing number.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing multiple newspaper clippings and press service notices from January 11, 1945. The clippings mainly revolve around the appointment of Arthur Pope, a professor of Fine Arts at Harvard, as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum until July 1. These clippings highlight that Pope succeeded Edward W. Forbes, who had recently retired after serving as the director for 25 years. The page includes press service headers from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, Press Clipping Service, and various news brief titles from locations such as Boston, Framingham, Worcester, and Providence. The layout is orderly, with clippings pasted in a grid-like pattern and some stamps and handwritten notes visible. The paper has yellowed with age.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the 1940s, specifically from January 11, 1945. The clippings are from various Boston-area newspapers, including the Boston News-Clip Bureau, Boston Chronicle, and others. The clippings cover a range of topics, including the appointment of Arthur Pope as the Acting Director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Edward W. Forbes, who had been the director for 25 years and then became emeritus. The clippings also mention Pope's background as a Harvard graduate and his previous role as a professor of fine arts at the university. The clippings are part of a scrapbook or collection, as indicated by the green border and the sequential numbering of the pages.

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The image shows a page from a news clipping bureau archive, likely from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated January 11, 1945. The page contains multiple news articles and clippings related to Arthur Pope, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University, and his appointment as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key Details:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes the address of the Boston News-Clip Bureau: "8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass."
    • The date "JAN 11 1945" is prominently displayed at the top, indicating when the clippings were collected or compiled.
  2. Clippings:

    • The page features several newspaper clippings from various sources, including:
      • New England News Briefs (from the Cambridge Post).
      • Press Clipping Service (from the Providence Journal).
      • Boston News-Clip Bureau (from the Framingham News).
      • Boston News-Clip Bureau (from the Worcester Gazette).
      • Boston News-Clip Bureau (from the Cambridge Gazette).
    • Each clipping is labeled with the source, location, and date.
  3. Content of the Clippings:

    • All clippings report on the same news: Arthur Pope's appointment as acting director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Key points from the articles include:
      • Arthur Pope, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University, was appointed as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum.
      • This appointment was announced on January 11, 1945.
      • Pope was to serve in this role until July 1, 1945, following the retirement of Edward W. Forbes, who had served as director for 25 years.
      • Pope was a graduate of Harvard and had recently become emeritus after serving as director for 25 years.
  4. Visual Layout:

    • The clippings are arranged in a grid-like format, with each article placed in its own section.
    • Some clippings have handwritten annotations or markings, such as "Digette Taunton, Mass." and "JAN 11 1945" written in different areas.
    • The page appears to be part of a larger archive or scrapbook, as indicated by the binding and the organized layout.
  5. Additional Notes:

    • The clippings are typed, and some have stamps or markings indicating they were part of a clipping service.
    • The overall condition suggests the page is from a historical archive, likely preserved for research or reference purposes.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from a news clipping bureau archive dated January 11, 1945, featuring multiple newspaper articles announcing Arthur Pope's appointment as the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings come from various Massachusetts newspapers and provide consistent reporting on the same event, highlighting Pope's role and the transition following Edward W. Forbes's retirement. The page is part of an organized collection, likely used for historical or research purposes.