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This image displays two open pages from a historical scrapbook or press clipping album, filled with newspaper clippings from Boston-based publications dated in late June and early July of 1945.

The clippings are primarily from two sources, as identified by their letterhead:

• BOSTON NEWS CLIP (4 Park Street, Boston 8, Mass.) — likely a clipping service.
• BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU (8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass.) — another clipping service.

The content of the clippings focuses on Harvard University.

Key Articles:

1. Election of Harvard Overseers (Dated June 29, 1945, and July 3, 1945)

• The main headline, "Harvard Picks 5 Overseers," announces the election of five new overseers for six-year terms:
  • Edward M. Forbes, Director Emeritus of the Fogg Museum
  • William M. Rand, Vice-President of the Monsanto Chemical Company
  • Thomas S. Lamont, Vice-President of J.P. Morgan Company
  • Edward A. Weeks, Editor of The Atlantic Monthly
• Also announced are three Directors-at-large (three-year terms):
  • William W. Fisher of Dallas
  • George B. Munro, Boston physician
  • John S. Fiske of Cleveland
• The clippings also name three Graduate Schools directors:
  • George E. Strode of New York
  • James G. Blaine of New York
  • George C. Cutler of Baltimore

2. Fogg Museum Closures (Dated July 2, 1945, and July 3, 1945)

• Multiple clippings report on the announcement that the Fogg Museum of Harvard University will be closed to the public starting July 4, 1945.
• One clipping specifies the closure will last "from Aug. 5 to Sept. 3," with the museum closed to the general public during this period.
• Another clipping notes that the museum will be closed all day on Wednesday, July 4, and every Sunday until Labor Day, in addition to the longer closure period.

Additional Details:

• The scrapbook pages are cream-colored, and the clippings are adhered with visible glue or tape.
• There is a handwritten number “150” in pencil on the top left corner of the left page, likely a page or volume number from the album.
• One clipping on the right page has “PAGE FOUR” stamped on it in blue ink, indicating its original position in the newspaper.
• The papers show signs of age, with some yellowing and browning around the edges.

This scrapbook page serves as a historical record of Harvard University's administrative updates and public-facing changes during the summer of 1945, captured by a clipping service for archival purposes.

The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of cut-out newspaper articles and news clippings. The articles are dated from 1945 and pertain to Harvard University and the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The content includes:

1. Boston News Clip (June 29, 1945): This excerpt reports on the election of five new overseers of Harvard University by the Harvard Alumni Association.

2. Boston News Clip (July 2, 1945): This article discusses the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, and mentions its exhibitions and closing dates for certain exhibitions and the general public.

3. Boston News Clip (July 3, 1945): Another update on the Fogg Museum, reporting that the museum will be closed for the day on July 4th.

4. Boston News Clip (June 29, 1945): This article reiterates the election of the five new overseers of Harvard University.

The articles are neatly pasted onto the page, with some markings and annotations, such as "128F" and "PAGE FOUR," which might be part of a cataloging system or personal notes. The overall appearance suggests this is a historical scrapbook documenting events, particularly during World War II, given the date range of the articles.

This image shows a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The clippings are from various Boston newspapers and are dated between June 29, 1945, and July 3, 1945. The clippings include:

1. A headline from the "Traveler" on June 29, 1945, stating "Harvard Picks 5 Overseers." The article lists five new overseers of Harvard University and their positions.

2. A clipping from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" on July 2, 1945, related to the Christian Science Monitor.

3. A clipping from the "Herald" on July 3, 1945, regarding the Fogg Museum closings.

4. Another clipping from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" on July 2, 1945, from the Evening Globe, also about the Fogg Museum being closed on the 4th.

5. A clipping from the "Globe" on June 29, 1945, with the headline "Five New Overseers, Alumni Directors Elected by Harvard," which appears to be the same article as the one from the "Traveler."

The clippings are glued onto a yellowed page, indicating the age of the document. There are also some handwritten notations on some of the clippings. The scrapbook appears to be part of a collection of historical documents, possibly related to Harvard University and the Fogg Museum.

The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau. The clippings are from different dates in June and July 1945. The clippings are about Harvard University, including the election of five new overseers and the closing of the Fogg Museum. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping each other. The page has a green border on the left side.

The image shows a close-up of an open book with multiple pages displayed. The pages are filled with newspaper clippings and articles, all dated around July 1945. The clippings are organized in a grid-like fashion, with each clipping having a label that reads "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" along with a date. The articles cover a variety of topics, including announcements of new overseers at Harvard University, closures of the Fogg Museum at Harvard, and other news items from that time period. The pages appear to be from a scrapbook or clipping collection, with the clippings glued onto the pages.

The image depicts an open book containing a collection of newspaper clippings from July 1945, organized under the heading "Boston News-Clip Bureau." The clippings are neatly arranged and appear to be part of a scrapbook or archive, likely maintained for historical or research purposes.

Key Details:

1. Layout and Structure:

   • The book is open to a double-page spread, showing multiple clippings side by side.
   • Each clipping is labeled with the source newspaper, date, and location (Boston, Massachusetts).

2. Clippings Content:

   • Top Left: A clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 29, 1945, titled "Harvard Picks 5 Overseers." It discusses the election of five new overseers of Harvard University, including details about the Harvard Alumni Association and the Graduate Schools.
   • Top Right: A clipping from the Christian Science Monitor dated July 2, 1945, titled "Fogg Museum Closing." It announces the temporary closure of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, effective from Sunday until the fall.
   • Bottom Left: Another clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 29, 1945, titled "Five New Overseers, Alumni Directors Elected by Harvard." This appears to be a duplicate or a slightly different version of the top-left clipping, providing similar information.
   • Bottom Right: A clipping from the Evening Globe dated July 2, 1945, also titled "Fogg Museum Closing," reiterating the same news about the museum's temporary closure.

3. Visual Characteristics:

   • The clippings are typed or printed newspaper articles, with headlines and bylines clearly visible.
   • Each clipping is annotated with handwritten notes or markings, suggesting they were curated or analyzed for specific purposes.
   • The book itself has a green spine and appears to be bound, likely as part of an archival or reference collection.

4. Context:

   • The clippings focus on significant events from July 1945, including academic governance at Harvard University and the temporary closure of an art museum.
   • The organized presentation suggests this book was used for historical documentation, research, or personal record-keeping.

Overall, the image illustrates a historical archive of newspaper clippings, highlighting events from mid-20th century Boston, particularly centered around Harvard University and its affiliated institutions.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook with several newspaper clippings, all from what appears to be a "Boston News Clip" service. The clippings are dated from June 29 to July 3, 1945, and consist of brief news articles. Two of the articles headline "Harvard Picks 5 Overseers" and "Five New Overseers, Alumni Directors Elected by Harvard," both referring to the election of new overseers and alumni directors at Harvard University. The articles are from different newspapers, including the Christian Science Monitor, the Herald, and the Globe. The page itself has a slightly yellowed appearance, suggesting age, and the articles seem to have been carefully cut out and arranged on the page.

There are also a couple of clippings related to the Fogg Museum closing on the 4th of July and an announcement about the Harvard University Art Museums being closed all summer, requiring tickets that should be called for at once. The clippings provide a snapshot of local news related to Harvard University during that period, and the scrapbook page has been marked in the upper left corner with what appears to be the number "150."

The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings are from various Boston newspapers dated around late June and early July 1945.

There appear to be two main themes in the clippings:

1. News about Harvard University selecting five new overseers for six-year terms, featuring names of alumni directors and others associated with Harvard.
2. Announcements concerning the temporary closings of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, noting closure dates in early August through early September.

The clippings are arranged neatly and include the names of the newspaper sources, such as the Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, Herald, and the Evening Globe. The date stamps on some of the clippings range from June 29, 1945, to July 3, 1945.

Additionally, there are some handwritten markings on the clippings, possibly editorial notes or archival references. The pages have a vintage feel with slight yellowing, consistent with the age of the materials.

This is a scrapbook-like page featuring several newspaper clippings from Boston-based publications. The clippings, dated in late June and early July of 1945, concern topics related to Harvard University.

Key elements:

1. Titles and Topics:

   • The largest clipping at the top left, dated June 29, 1945, has the headline "Harvard Picks 5 Overseers," discussing the election of new overseers of Harvard University.
   • An adjacent clipping below (dated the same) mentions the five overseers and alumni directors elected.
   • Another clipping dated July 2, 1945, announces the temporary closure of the Fogg Museum at Harvard during the July 4 holiday.

2. Newspaper Sources:

   • Clippings come from various Boston outlets, such as the Christian Science Monitor, Boston Traveler, Globe, and Herald.
   • Each clipping shows a header with the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" address at the top.

3. Page Layout:

   • The clippings are neatly glued onto the page, with some areas of missing or removed clippings leaving empty spaces.
   • Margins on the scrapbook page are plain, and page number 50 is handwritten in the upper left corner.

The page offers a window into local Boston media and Harvard-related news during 1945.

The image shows an archival scrapbook page with several small newspaper clippings from 1945. The page is light tan with worn edges and pasted clippings arranged in a loose grid along the left side. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip Bureau and other Boston newspapers, with datelines like JUN 29 1945, JUL 2 1945, and JUL 3 1945.

Headlines include:

• “Harvard Picks 5 Overseers”
• “Five New Overseers, Alumni Directors Elected by Harvard”
• A clipping about the Fogg Museum closing on the 4th

The page has a green cover spine visible on the left, and a handwritten note along the margin (appears to read something like Y-50). Overall, it’s a historical scrapbook page documenting Harvard University-related news from mid-1945.