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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803574

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or newspaper clipping collection. The page contains two newspaper articles from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated April 23, 1945.

  1. Left Article: "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Fellowships"

    • The article reports that 12 Maine residents, including one woman and 10 men from Massachusetts, have been awarded Guggenheim fellowships.
    • The fellowships are granted for a total of $58,000 to enable recipients to pursue creative projects in various fields.
    • The recipients include Dr. Mary Hall Ware, a researcher in child development at Columbia University, and several men who will study different subjects such as music, fine arts, and social sciences.
    • The article lists the names and fields of study of the recipients.
  2. Right Article: "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes"

    • This article also discusses the Guggenheim fellowships awarded to several individuals from the Bay State (Massachusetts).
    • It mentions that the fellowships are given to scholars and artists to pursue creative projects.
    • The article highlights Lukas Foss, a Boston Symphony Orchestra pianist, who received a fellowship to compose music.
    • Other recipients include Dr. John Ely Burchard for architectural research, Dr. Clara Woolrich for studying Latin American literature, and Dr. John L. Brown for research in economics.
    • The article provides brief descriptions of the recipients' backgrounds and their proposed projects.

Both articles are accompanied by photographs of the recipients mentioned in the text. The page is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the number "159" in the top left corner.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook containing two newspaper clippings, both from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated April 23, 1945.

  1. The clipping on the left, from the Morning Globe, is titled "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Fellowships." It features a photograph of Dr. Mary Hatch Marshall, who is identified as the first woman to receive a Guggenheim fellowship for work in the academic department of Colby College. The article lists other recipients, including:

    • Dr. Mary Hatch Marshall for history of medieval religious plays of France.
    • Dr. Claude Willis Barrows for works of St. Martin de Braga, a 6th-century Spanish bishop.
    • Dr. Leo L. Beranek for research on architectural acoustics.
    • Dr. Edwin H. Land for his work in polarizing materials.
    • Jack Levine, an Army technician, for creative work in painting.
    • Lukas Foss, a pianist, for musical composition.
    • Dr. Otto E. Bensch, a research fellow at the Fogg Museum of Art, for the preparation of a critical text of the letters of William Makepeace Thackeray.
  2. The clipping on the right, from the Christian Science Monitor, is titled "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes." It also mentions Lukas Foss, noting that he is the official pianist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The article provides additional details about the Guggenheim fellowships, including the purpose of the awards, which is to support advanced study and research. It notes that the fellows will be presented their diplomas when they have completed their work. The article also mentions that Dr. Otto E. Bensch of Cambridge, Dr. Claude Willis Barrows, Dr. Leo L. Beranek, and Lukas Foss are among the recipients from Massachusetts.

Both clippings highlight the achievements of individuals from the Boston area who have been awarded Guggenheim fellowships for their contributions to various fields, including history, literature, science, art, and music.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the Boston News-Globe, dated April 23, 1945. The clipping is from the Boston News-Glip Bureau and is published in the Christian Science Monitor.

The articles in this clipping highlight two main topics:

  1. Left Side:

    • The article titled "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Fellowships" announces that one Maine woman and ten Massachusetts men are recipients of Guggenheim Fellowships for 1946. These fellowships are for further research and study.
    • The list includes several individuals, including:
      • Dr. Marjorie Marshall from Colby College, who is noted for her work in the history of medieval religious art.
      • Dr. Claude Willems Burrows, who is studying Greek and Roman history.
      • Dr. Leo L. Beranek, a former Navy lieutenant who is working in acoustics.
      • Dr. Edwin Hewitt, who is engaged in research in the field of statistical mechanics.
      • Jack Levine, who is working on creative writing.
      • Lukas Foss, a composer and pianist, who is working on musical composition.
      • Otto Benesch, who is studying the preparation of manuscripts.
  2. Right Side:

    • The article titled "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes" mentions that several Massachusetts individuals received Guggenheim Memorial Foundation awards for research and original work in various fields. It specifically highlights Lukas Foss, an official pianist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, who will receive a fellowship for musical composition.

Both articles emphasize the contributions and fields of study of the selected fellows, reflecting their potential impact on their respective disciplines. The clipping also includes photographs of some of the fellows.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated April 23, 1945. Both clippings highlight recipients of Guggenheim Research Fellowships.

  1. Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Fellowships"
    • Content: This article lists 11 individuals from Massachusetts who received Guggenheim Fellowships for 1945. It provides brief biographical details and research interests for each recipient:
      • Dr. Marshall, a woman, is the first woman in the history of the medieval religious art department of the Frick Collection.
      • Dr. Claude Willis Burgess, who works on the history of the works of St. Martin de Braga.
      • Dr. Leo L. Beranek, studying acoustics and their relation to architecture.
      • Dr. Edwin Herbert, researching the origin and development of the violin.
      • Jack Levine, a technical creative artist, focusing on a mural for the Peace Operations building.
      • Others include Dr. William H. Harvey, Dr. Robert J. Havighurst, Dr. William A. Douglass, Dr. Harry L. Shapiro, and Dr. William H. Gass.
  2. Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes"
    • Content: This article focuses on a few specific individuals and their Guggenheim Fellowships:
      • Lukas Foss, a pianist and composer, plans to spend his fellowship year in Paris studying composition.
      • Otto Benecke, a native of Austria, will work on the preparation of a book on the history of the fine arts.
      • Claude Willis Burgess, mentioned again, is working on the history of St. Martin de Braga.
      • Leo L. Beranek, focusing on acoustics and architectural acoustics.
      • Dr. William H. Harvey, working on the history of Greek art.

The articles provide details about the recipients' backgrounds, their fields of study, and the significance of their research projects. The clippings are preserved in a scrapbook or album, as indicated by the paper edges and the archival format.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated April 23, 1945.

The first clipping is titled "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Fellowships." It announces that one woman from Maine and ten men from Massachusetts have been awarded Guggenheim fellowships for 1945-46. The recipients and their respective fields of study are listed:

  1. Dr. Mary Hastings Bradley, Head of the English Department at Colby College, for the study of the history of medieval religious drama.
  2. Dr. Claude Willis Hursh, now at Mt. Holyoke, for the study of the works of St. Martin de Braga.
  3. Dr. Leo L. Beranek, Director of Research at Harvard University, for research in acoustics.
  4. Dr. Edwin H. Halsey, for studies in the history of education in the United States.
  5. Jack Levine, Army technical sergeant, for painting.
  6. Dr. Robert S. Woodworth, Professor of Psychology at Columbia University, for research on the development of creative work in painting.
  7. Dr. Charles Willard Hargrove, for the study of the works of St. Martin de Braga.
  8. Dr. Edwin H. Halsey II, for studies in the history of education.
  9. Dr. Edwin H. Halsey, for studies in the history of education.
  10. Lukas Foss, pianist and composer, for musical composition.

The second clipping is titled "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes." It mentions that several Massachusetts men are included among the 56 new recipients of Guggenheim fellowships. The clipping also details the work and backgrounds of some of these recipients:

  • Lukas Foss, an official pianist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is awarded for musical composition.
  • Dr. Otto Benesch, a native of Austria, is working on the preparation of a critical edition of the works of Bruckner, an Austrian composer.
  • Dr. Claude Willis Hursh, an instructor in Latin at Mt. Holyoke College, is awarded for research in the field of the works of St. Martin de Braga.

Both clippings highlight the achievements and research interests of the recipients, emphasizing their contributions to various fields, including history, education, music, and literature.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated April 23, 1945. The headline reads "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Fellowships" and "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes."

Main Article Summary:

Fellowships Awarded:

Eleven Massachusetts residents have been awarded Guggenheim fellowships for 1945 out of 146 recipients nationwide. These fellowships are given to support various fields of research and creative work.

Recipients:

  1. Dr. Nashallah - An assistant professor at Colby College, she is the first woman from Maine to receive this honor. She plans to study the historical roots and expansion of the Arabic language and literature in the Middle East and North Africa.

  2. Dr. Harry H. Bate - Head of the English Department at Boston University's College of Practical Arts and Letters, he will study the works of English novelist George Gissing.

  3. Dr. Leo L. Beranek - Director of Harvard’s Electro-Acoustic Laboratory, he will continue research in acoustics.

  4. Dr. Erwin Hiebert - Instructor in physical chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, he will work on the history of thermodynamics.

  5. Dr. C. Doris Hellman - A researcher in the history of science, she will study the works of the 16th-century scientist David Rivault.

  6. Jack Levine - An artist, he plans to paint in various locations, including Rome.

  7. Dr. Robert S. Mulliken - Professor at the University of Chicago, he will continue research on molecular spectra and structure.

  8. Lukas Foss - Boston Symphony Orchestra pianist and composer, he will compose a symphony.

  9. Dr. Otto Brendel - Preparing a comprehensive study of Etruscan art.

  10. Dr. Clarence Willis Brown - Professor at the University of Virginia, he will research French literature.

  11. Dr. Leo Loeb - Former professor of pathology, he will study cancer research and aging.

Guggenheim Research Prizes:

Several Massachusetts men are also included in the list of new Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship recipients. They are working in various fields such as anthropology, physics, and history, among others.

Notable Recipients:

  • Lukas Foss - A well-known composer and pianist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
  • Dr. Robert S. Mulliken - A Nobel laureate in Chemistry.

The article highlights the diversity and significance of the work being undertaken by the recipients, emphasizing their contributions to various fields of knowledge and arts.

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This image shows a scrapbook or album page containing two newspaper clippings related to the awarding of Guggenheim Fellowships in 1945. The clippings are affixed to the page, each with a small photograph of a person whose face is pixelated.

The left clipping is titled "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Fellowships" and discusses the recipients of Guggenheim Fellowships from Maine and Massachusetts. It highlights Dr. Mary Hatch Marshall, the first woman academic department head at Colby College who received a fellowship, as well as several other men awarded fellowships from Massachusetts. The clipping provides a detailed list of the recipients with short descriptions of their professional background and areas of research or work.

The right clipping is titled "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes" and similarly lists Massachusetts men who are awarded Guggenheim Fellowships. The clipping includes a photograph of a man identified as Lukas Foss, the official pianist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and mentions that the awards recognize research and original work in various fields. It also gives brief information about the recipients' work, including musical composition, research in physics, and other academic fields.

There are stamps from news bureaus indicating the dates "APR 23 1945" and the sources as Boston News-Clip Bureau, Morning Globe, and Christian Science Monitor from Boston, Massachusetts. The page itself is part of a bound volume, with other pages visible underneath.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook with newspaper clippings pasted on it. This page includes articles that appear to be from the Boston News-Clip Bureau with dates from April 23, 1945. The articles discuss various individuals receiving Guggenheim Fellowships and their research topics or fields of study. The clippings provide insight into academic and research achievements of that era. There are annotations and marks made on the clippings in red ink, possibly indicating the importance or relevance of certain parts of the text to the collector of the clippings. The background of the scrapbook page is an off-white shade, exhibiting signs of age and wear, typical of paper-based artifacts of considerable age.

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The image depicts an open book or scrapbook containing newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau. The pages are dated April 23, 1945, and feature articles from the Morning Globe and the Christian Science Monitor, both from Boston, Massachusetts.

Left Page:

  • Headline: "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Fellowships"
  • Content: The article discusses recipients of Guggenheim Fellowships for 1946. It highlights Dr. Mary Hatch Marshall, a woman from Maine, as one of the awardees. Dr. Marshall is described as the head of the Kingfield Department of Romance Languages at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The article provides details about her academic background, including her work in medieval French literature and her research on the works of St. Heloise de Bruges. Other recipients from Massachusetts are also mentioned, including Dr. Claude Willis Barlow, Dr. Leo Beranek, and Dr. Otto Benecke, among others. Each recipient's field of study and contributions are briefly outlined.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes"
  • Content: This article elaborates on several Massachusetts residents who have been awarded Guggenheim Fellowships. It includes a photograph of Otto Benecke, a native of Austria, who is described as a composer and pianist. Benecke is noted for his work in musical composition, having studied in Germany and France, and for his contributions to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The article also mentions other recipients, such as Dr. Leo Beranek, who is involved in research on sound and acoustics, and Dr. Otto Benecke, who has contributed to music and composition.

Visual Elements:

  • Photographs: Both pages include black-and-white photographs. The left page features a portrait of Dr. Mary Hatch Marshall, while the right page shows Otto Benecke.
  • Layout: The clippings are neatly arranged, with headlines prominently displayed at the top of each page. The text is typed or printed in a standard newspaper font, and the pages are marked with handwritten annotations (e.g., "150" and "174").
  • Source Information: Each clipping includes the name of the newspaper ("Morning Globe" and "Christian Science Monitor"), the location ("Boston, Mass."), and the date ("APR 23 1945").

Context:

The book appears to be a curated collection of historical news articles, likely assembled for archival or research purposes. The focus on Guggenheim Fellowships suggests an interest in notable achievements and intellectual contributions during World War II-era America. The inclusion of both a woman and several men highlights the diversity of recipients and the recognition of their scholarly work.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of mid-20th-century academic and cultural achievements, preserved through newspaper clippings.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated April 23, 1945. The clipping contains two articles. The first article, titled "1 Maine Woman, 10 Bay State Men Get Guggenheim Fellowships," reports on a total of 98 Guggenheim Fellowships awarded to individuals from Maine and Massachusetts. The article provides brief biographical details of some of the recipients, including Dr. Marshall, Dr. Mary Hatch, Dr. Otto Benesch, and others. The second article, titled "Several Bay Staters to Get Guggenheim Research Prizes," announces that several Massachusetts men have been awarded Guggenheim Fellowships for research and original work in various fields. The article mentions the names of the recipients and provides some details about their work and backgrounds.