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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

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The image appears to be a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," a publication from 1945. The page is dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. It discusses exhibitions at Harvard University, specifically at the Widener and Houghton libraries, and at the Fogg Art Museum.

The text provides details about the current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton libraries, including the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library and the Houghton Library. It mentions specific exhibitions, such as "A World at War – the Pacific" and "A World at War – Europe," as well as other exhibits like "An exhibition of Incunabula in honor of the presentation of a Gutenberg bible by Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener," and "Photographs of Film Stars by the late Thomas Harrison Evans."

Additionally, the page mentions the "Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books" at the Houghton Library, which runs until June 15th. The exhibition is described as covering the work of artists from the 18th to 20th centuries, including Catesby, Bewick, Audebert, Wilson, Barraband, Knip, Audubon, Swainson, Gould, Lear, Wolf, Thorburn, Liljefors, Lodge, and Fuertes. It highlights the different techniques used in illustrating bird books, such as woodcut, hand-colored engraving, lithography, and chromo-lithography.

Lastly, the page mentions the "Museum Class Exhibition" at the Fogg Art Museum, which opened on May 5th and runs through June 16th. This exhibition is described as a retrospective survey of the activities and growth of the museum during the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs, organized by members of the seminar in museum work conducted by Professors Sachs and Rosenberg. The exhibition is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the museum's development, such as photography, conservation and technical research, the museum's collection of drawings, and the activities of the seminar.

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The image shows a yellowed page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page is labeled with "Boston News Clip" and "Boston News-Clip Bureau" stickers at the top, indicating it was clipped from a newspaper. The content is divided into sections about various exhibitions at the University Library and the Fogg Art Museum.

The "University Library" section lists current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton buildings, including:

  • Exhibitions related to World War II, such as "A World at War – the Pacific" and "A World at War – Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb."
  • An exhibition of Incunabula in honor of the presentation of a Gutenberg Bible.
  • Photographs of film stars by Thomas Harrison Evans.
  • Manuscripts of poems and letters of John Keats.

The "Houghton Library" section describes an exhibition of illustrated bird books from the 18th to 20th centuries, featuring works by artists like Catesby, Bewick, Audubon, and others.

The "Fogg Art Museum" section announces a new exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1909–1944," which is a retrospective survey of the museum's activities and growth during the directorship of Edward Waldo Forbes and Paul J. Sachs. The exhibition is organized into four sections, each highlighting different aspects of the museum's development, including advancements in the new Fogg Museum building, conservation and technical research, the museum's collection of drawings, and the activities of the museum seminar.

The page is numbered 180 and includes handwritten notes at the top indicating the date. The text is neatly organized into columns, and the overall appearance suggests it is an archival document.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or publication, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the style and typography. The page is divided into several sections, each with distinct headings and content. The top of the page features a header that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU," indicating that this is a clipping from a news service. Below this header, there is a handwritten date "Saturday May 5 1945," suggesting that this clipping was saved or filed on that specific day.

The main content of the page is structured into three primary sections, each with a heading and detailed text. The first section, titled "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE," discusses various exhibitions at the University Library, including Venetian Etchers of the Eighteenth Century, Nineteenth-century French Drawings, and others. It provides details about the exhibition locations, dates, and specific artworks or items on display.

The second section, titled "HOUGHTON LIBRARY," describes an exhibition of illustrated bird books, highlighting the historical development of bird illustration from the 18th to the 20th centuries. It mentions specific artists and techniques used in these illustrations, emphasizing the scientific and artistic aspects of the works.

The third section, titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM," announces an exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944," which aims to survey the history and growth of the museum during that period. It outlines the structure of the exhibition, divided into four sections, each focusing on different aspects such as the museum's development, its collections, and the activities of its directors. The text also mentions the inclusion of objects from the thirteenth preceding annual shows and indicates that the exhibition will remain open until June 16.

The page is printed on standard newsprint, with a slightly aged appearance, and the text is organized in a clear, readable format typical of newspaper clippings from that era. The content reflects the cultural and academic interests of the time, focusing on art, literature, and historical exhibitions.

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The image shows an open book with a page that contains several sections of text. The top left corner has a label that reads "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" and "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with addresses. The top right corner has a label with the date "Saturday, May 5, 1945." The main body of the page is divided into sections, each with a different title. The first section is titled "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE," and it contains information about various exhibitions at the University Library, including the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, the Houghton Library, and the Fogg Art Museum. The second section is titled "HOUGHTON LIBRARY," and it provides details about an exhibition of illustrated bird books. The third section is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM," and it describes a new exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1909-1944." The fourth section is titled "Exhibitions," and it lists the exhibitions that are currently on view at the Fogg Art Museum. The page also includes some images and illustrations.

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "Harvard University Gazette", dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page is part of a news clipping from the Boston News Clip Bureau, located at 8 Bowstreet, Boston, Mass. The page is numbered 150 and is part of a collection labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "BOSTON NEWS CLIP BUREAU" at the top of the page.

Key Details on the Page:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes the names and addresses of the Boston News Clip Bureau and the Boston News Clip, indicating the source of the clipping.
    • The date is handwritten at the top in blue ink: "Saturday May 5 1945."
  2. Main Content:

    • The page is divided into sections detailing various exhibitions and events at Harvard University libraries and museums:
      • Widener Library: Lists current exhibitions, including the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library and its main entrance hall, featuring exhibits such as "A World at War" and "Widerin Memorial Room: An Exhibition of Incunabula in honor of the presentation of a Gutenberg bible by Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener."
      • Houghton Library: Mentions an exhibition titled "Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books", running until June 15, showcasing works by artists such as Audubon, Bewick, and others. The exhibition highlights the development of the art of illustration from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
      • Fogg Art Museum: Announces a new exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1909–1944", which will open on May 5. This exhibition is described as a retrospective survey of the activities and growth of the museum during the Sachs directorship (1909–1944). The exhibition will be organized by members of the seminar in museum work conducted by Professors Sachs and Rosenblum.
  3. Exhibition Details:

    • The Fogg Art Museum exhibition will be divided into four sections:
      • Photographic Section: Emphasizing advances in museum photography.
      • Forbes Section: Focusing on the department of fine arts, including research, techniques, and stages of Mr. Forbes’s immediate stimulus.
      • Sachs Section: Showcasing Sachs’s special field of concentration, with examples from the Fogg Museum and other collections.
      • Seminar Section: Highlighting the activities of the seminar since its inception, including objects from the thirteen preceding annual seminar shows.
  4. Footer Note:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a note in red ink stating:
      "These exhibitions are now on view at the Museum, Fogg Museum—1909–1944 (Museum Class Exhibition through June 16); Galleries XLIX–XLI."

Visual Characteristics:

  • The page appears to be part of a bound document or archive, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on either side.
  • The text is typed, with some handwritten annotations (e.g., the date at the top).
  • The layout is formal and structured, typical of a university gazette or official publication.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated May 5, 1945, detailing upcoming exhibitions at Harvard's Widener Library, Houghton Library, and Fogg Art Museum. The page highlights the "Fogg Museum, 1909–1944" exhibition, which will open on the same day and will showcase the museum's history, growth, and activities under the Sachs directorship. The page also mentions other exhibitions, such as illustrated bird books at the Houghton Library and various displays at the Widener Library.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page is yellowed and worn, with a crease down the middle, indicating it has been folded or bent at some point.

Header

  • The top of the page features a header with the words "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP" in black text on the left side, followed by "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" in smaller text on the right side.
  • Below the header, there is a line of text that reads "A Purveyor Street Boston & Mass." on the left side, and "Boston, Mass." on the right side.

Main Content

  • The main content of the page is a list of events and exhibitions taking place at various libraries and museums in Boston, including:
    • University Library: The current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton buildings of the University Library are as follows:
      • Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library (Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)
      • Main Entrance Hall: A World at War - the Pacific, Widener Memorial Room: An exhibition of Incanabula in honor of the presentation of a Gutenberg bible by Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener, Main State Landing: A World at War - Early Propaganda and the German Press Bomb, Ground Floor: Old Harvard Buildings, Reading Room Hall: A World at War - Europe, Theatre Collection: Photographs of Film Stars by the late Thomas Hart Benton, Poetry Room: Stephen Herv and The Dubiners, Houghton Library (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
      • Exhibition Room: Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 18th to 20th Centuries, Keats Room: Manuscripts of Poems and Letters of John Keats.
    • Houghton Library: Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books Until June 15 the Houghton Library will present an exhibition entitled Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries. The exhibition is designed to cover the work of the foremost artists of the respective periods, including such names as Catesby, Bewick, Audubert, Wilson, Barraband, Knip, Audubon, Swainson, Gould, Leary, Wolf, Thorburn, Liljefors, Lodge, and Fuertes, and is arranged on a comparative basis, so to demonstrate differences in the method of scientific and artistic presentation and in the technique of reproduction. Under the latter head are embraced the processes of woodcut, hand-colored engraving and lithograph, engraving printed in color, chromo-lithography, collotype, and offset lithography. Many of the large folios, famous both in ornithology and in art, will be shown.
    • Fogg Art Museum: These exhibitions are now on view at the Museum. Fogg Museum, 1900-1944 (Museum Class Exhibition; through June 10). Galleries XIII-XVL.

Footer

  • At the bottom of the page, there is a footer with the words "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP" in black text on the left side, followed by "A Purveyor Street Boston & Mass." in smaller text on the right side.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and academic life of Harvard University in 1945, highlighting various exhibitions and events taking place at its libraries and museums.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated May 5, 1945, featuring a list of exhibitions and events at various Harvard University libraries and museums.

Page Details
The page is yellowed and worn, with visible tape repairs on the left side, indicating its age and handling history. The top of the page bears two labels: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU," both with addresses in Boston, Massachusetts, suggesting that the page was clipped from the Gazette and stored or archived by a news clipping service.

Exhibitions and Events
The page lists exhibitions and events at the University Library, Houghton Library, and Fogg Art Museum, providing details on the exhibitions, including their titles, dates, and descriptions. The exhibitions include:

  • "Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries" at the Houghton Library
  • "Fogg Museum - 1909-1944" at the Fogg Art Museum

Overall
The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and academic activities at Harvard University during World War II, highlighting the university's commitment to preserving and showcasing its rich cultural heritage.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the Harvard University Gazette, dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The clipping is yellowed and features a mix of black text and handwritten notes.

Header Section:

  • Two tan strips at the top display the logos for "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU," accompanied by their respective addresses.
  • A handwritten note in blue ink reads "Saturday May 5 1945."

Main Content:

The main body of the clipping is divided into sections, each highlighting various exhibitions and events at Harvard University's libraries and museums:

  • University Library: Lists current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton buildings, including:
    • Venetian Etchings of the Eighteenth Century
    • Late Nineteenth-century French Drawings
    • A World at War - The Pacific
    • A World at War - Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb
    • Old Harvard Buildings
    • A World at War - Europe
    • Photographs of Film Stars by the late Thomas Harrison Evans, gift of Madge Evans
    • Stephen Hero and The Dubliners
  • Houghton Library: Announces an exhibition of illustrated bird books, featuring works by prominent artists such as Catesby, Bewick, Audebert, Wilson, Barraband, Knip, Audubon, Swainson, Gould, Lear, Wolf, Thorburn, Liljefors, Lodge, and Fuertes.
  • Fogg Art Museum: Describes a new exhibition called "Fogg Museum, 1900-1944," which showcases the museum's collection and growth over the years.

Overall:

The clipping provides a snapshot of the cultural and artistic offerings at Harvard University during World War II, highlighting the diversity of exhibitions and events available to students and the public.

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The image depicts a page from the Harvard University Gazette, featuring a list of exhibitions at various libraries and museums. The page is yellowed with age, indicating that it is an older document.

Exhibitions Listed:

  • University Library: The current exhibitions at the Widener and Houghton buildings of the University Library are as follows:
    • Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library (Monday through Friday, 8:45 A.M.-10 P.M. Saturday, 9:45 A.M.-5:30 P.M.)
    • Main Entrance Hall: A World at War - the Pacific.
    • Widener Memorial Rooms: An exhibition of Incunabula in honor of the presentation of a Gutenberg Bible by Mrs. Widener Dixon and George D. Widener.
    • Main Stair Landing: A World at War - Early Propaganda and the German Buzz Bomb.
    • Ground Floor: Old Harvard Buildings.
    • Reading Room Hall: A World at War - Europe.
    • Theatre Collection: Photographs of Film Stars by the late Thomas Harrison Evans, gift of Madge Evans.
    • Poetry Room: Stephen Hero and The Dubliners.
  • Houghton Library (Monday through Friday, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Saturday, 9 A.M.-1 P.M.):
    • Exhibition Room: Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, 18th to 20th Centuries.
    • Keats Room: Manuscripts of Poems and Letters of John Keats.
  • Houghton Library:
    • Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books Until June 15 the Houghton Library will present an exhibition entitled Illustrated Bird Books: The Development of the Art, Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries. The exhibition is designed to cover the work of the foremost artists of the respective periods, including such names as Catesby, Bewick, Audubon, Wilson, Barraband, Knip, Audubon, Swainson, Gould, Lear, Wolf, Thorburn, Liljefors, Lodge, and Fuertes, and is arranged on a comparative basis, so as to demonstrate differences in the method of scientific and artistic presentation and in the technique of reproduction. Under the latter head are embraced the processes of woodcut, hand-colored engraving and lithograph, engraving printed in color, chromo-lithography, collotype, and offset lithography. Many of the large folios long famous both in ornithology and in art will be shown.
  • Fogg Art Museum:
    • Exhibitions These exhibitions are now on view at the Museum: Fogg Museum - 1909-1944 (Museum Class Exhibition; through June 16). Galleries XIII-XVI.

Additional Information:

  • The page also includes information about the Museum Class Exhibition, which is now on view at the Museum.
  • The exhibition features a collection of drawings from the recent Winthrop Bequest to the Fogg Museum and others from Mr. Sachs's collection, at present on permanent loan.
  • One of the main functions of the museum during the directorship of Mr. Sachs and Mr. Forbes, who resigned from their positions on December 1, 1944, has been the training of museum personnel in their seminar on museum work. The last section of the exhibition will be devoted to the activities of the seminar since its inception, and will include objects shown in each of the thirteen preceding annual seminar shows. The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette dated Saturday, May 5, 1945. The page includes information about various exhibitions and events happening at Harvard University's libraries and museums. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

University Library

  • Exhibitions at Widener and Houghton Buildings:
    • Many Stars of Winter (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.):
      • Includes works by Thomas Hardy, John Keats, and others.
    • Early Printed Books:
      • Features the Gutenberg Bible and other significant early printed books.
    • Main Stair Landing:
      • A World at War - Early Propaganda Pamphlets.
    • Gorend Floor:
      • Old Harvard Buildings.
    • Reading Room Hall:
      • A World at War - Europe 1914-1918.
    • Exhibition Room:
      • Works by Thomas Harrison Evans, gifts of Madge Evans, and others.

Houghton Library

  • Exhibition of Illustrated Bird Books (until June 15):
    • Features works by John James Audubon, Mark Catesby, Alexander Wilson, and others.
    • Includes a variety of illustrations and lithographs.

Fogg Art Museum

  • Exhibitions:
    • Venetian Fighters of the Eighteenth Century (through Sunday, May 20).
    • Late Nineteenth Century French Drawings (through Sunday, May 20).
    • Museum Class Exhibition (opening May 5):
      • Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fogg Art Museum (1895-1945).
      • Highlights the museum's history, activities, and growth.
      • Includes sections on the new Fogg Museum building, conservation, and technical research.
      • Features works by Professors Sachs and Rosenberg, and others.
      • Includes a special section on the museum's collection of drawings.
      • The exhibition will remain open until June 16.

The page also includes a handwritten note at the top indicating the date "Saturday May 5 1945." The layout is typical of a newsletter or gazette, with clear headings and organized sections for each library and museum.