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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803619

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This image displays an open scrapbook, page number 150 visible on the left edge, showing a collection of newspaper clippings from late 1945, primarily focused on events in Boston, Massachusetts.

The page is composed of several aged newspaper articles and notices, pasted onto the off-white page. All clippings originate from the “Press Clipping Service” located at “2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.” and are addressed to “C. S. Monitor, Boston, Mass.”, indicating they were professionally cut and collected.

The main clippings are:

  1. Top Left (October 29, 1945): A small, partially torn article from the “Press Clipping Service,” dated OCT 29 1945. The text mentions the “Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University,” “Cambridge,” and exhibitions of “Italian engravings of the 15th century,” scheduled to open on Saturday afternoon.

  2. Top Right (November 5, 1945): Another “Press Clipping Service” notice dated NOV 5 1945, also referencing the Fogg Museum of Art and the same Italian engravings exhibit, noting it opens “Saturday afternoon.”

  3. Middle Right (November 3, 1945): A “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” from “4 Park Street, Boston 8, Mass.”, dated NOV 3 1945, sent to “Courant, Hartford, Conn.” The headline reads: “Cunningham May Direct Atheneum.” The article details that Charles C. Cunningham, then assistant curator of paintings at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, was being considered for the position of director at the Wadsworth Atheneum. It outlines his background, including his service in the Navy (rising to lieutenant commander), his graduation from Harvard, and his work at the Fogg Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts under William G. Constable. He is noted as being married with three children and living in Brookline, Mass.

  4. Bottom Left (November 4, 1945): A larger clipping from “THE BOSTON HERALD, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1945.” This article features a large, black-and-white photograph of a smiling bride and groom in formal wedding attire.

    • The headline below the photo reads: “CAMBRIDGE BRIDE leaving the First Church (Congregational) with her husband, Ross E. Toggart, Jr., of Pittsburgh.”
    • The caption identifies the bride as the “former Miss Kathleen L. Nelson, daughter of Mrs. Henry E. Nelson of 4 Avon street,” who previously held positions at the Fogg Museum, Harvard, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Her new husband, Ross E. Toggart, Jr., is described as “an overseas veteran.”
    • Below this, a smaller headline from the same page is visible: “Tear Gas Fired Zhukov Orders Berlin.”

The clippings are arranged on the page in a somewhat overlapping, informal manner, characteristic of a personal scrapbook. The paper is visibly yellowed with age, and some areas are slightly stained or torn. The collection suggests a strong connection to Boston’s art world during this period, documenting both professional appointments and personal milestones.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, likely dated in 1945 based on the visible dates on the clippings. Several newspaper articles are pasted onto the page, with some text and titles legible. The articles seem to cover various topics, including the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, a press clipping service, and a news article about Cunningham being considered as a director of the Wadsworth Atheneum in Boston.

Prominently displayed in the center of the page is a black-and-white photograph of a bride and groom, with the caption "CAMBRIDGE BRIDE leaving the First Church (Congregational) with her husband, Ross E. Taggart, Jr., of Pittsburgh." The bride is described as the former Miss Kathleen L. Nelson, and the groom is noted as an overseas veteran. The newspaper article beneath the photograph provides additional details about the couple.

The page is aged with some yellowing, and the clippings are affixed to the page with tape or adhesive. The overall appearance suggests it is a personal or historical scrapbook, possibly documenting significant events or people from the mid-20th century.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or collection of clippings from newspapers and press services dated between October and November 1945. The page contains several press clippings and a photograph, all pasted onto the page.

Key elements in the image:

  1. Press Clippings:

    • Top Left: A clipping from the "C.S. Monitor" dated October 29, 1945, mentioning the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.
    • Top Right: Another clipping from the "C.S. Monitor" dated November 5, 1945, also mentioning the Fogg Museum of Art.
    • Middle Left: A clipping from "The Boston Herald" dated November 4, 1945, with a photograph of a bride and groom.
    • Middle Right: A clipping from "The Courant" dated November 3, 1945, discussing Charles C. Cunningham and his potential role as the director of the Wadsworth Atheneum.
  2. Photograph:

    • The photograph in the middle left shows a bride and groom. The caption reads: "CAMBRIDGE BRIDE leaving the First Church (Congregational) with her husband, Ross E. Taggart, Jr., of Pittsburgh. She is the former Miss Kathleen L. Nelson, daughter of Mrs. Henry E. Nelson of 4 Avon street, and has held positions at the Fogg Museum, Harvard, and the Museum of Fine Arts. The bridegroom is an overseas veteran."
  3. Text Content:

    • The clipping from "The Courant" discusses Charles C. Cunningham, who is an assistant curator of paintings at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and is being considered for the directorship of the Wadsworth Atheneum.
    • It mentions Cunningham's educational background, including Harvard College and the Fogg Museum, and his military service in the Navy.

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of news clippings related to cultural events, art museums, and personal news such as weddings, all from the year 1945.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and articles, meticulously organized in a scrapbook. The clippings are arranged in chronological order, with the dates ranging from October 29, 1945, to November 5, 1945. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the Boston News Clip, Herald, and Boston Fine Arts Museum. The articles cover a range of topics, including the appointment of Charles C. Cunningham as the assistant curator of paintings at the Boston Fine Arts Museum, the marriage of Miss Kathleen L. Nelson to Mr. Ross E. Taggart, and the resignation of Mr. Austin from his position at the museum. The clippings are accompanied by photographs, including a picture of the bride and groom on their wedding day. The scrapbook appears to have been carefully curated, with the clippings arranged in a visually appealing manner.

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The image shows a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings and photographs. The clippings are from newspapers such as the Boston Herald and Boston News Clip, and cover the years 1945 and 1950. The clippings feature articles about various topics, including art exhibitions, museum news, and local events. The photographs are of a bride and groom, possibly from a wedding ceremony. The scrapbook is bound in a green cover and has a label on the front that reads "Press Clipping Service."

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page filled with newspaper clippings and photographs, likely from the mid-20th century. The clippings are dated between October 29, 1945, and November 5, 1945, and are sourced from various newspapers, including the Boston News Clip and the Press Clipping Service.

Key Elements:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Top Left: A clipping from the Press Clipping Service dated October 29, 1945, from C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Top Right: Another clipping from the Press Clipping Service dated November 5, 1945, also from C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Bottom Left: A clipping from the Boston News Clip dated November 4, 1945, from the Herald, Boston, Mass. This clipping includes a photograph of a bride and groom at their wedding, identified as Miss Kathleen L. Nelson and Ross E. Tepper, Jr. of Pittsburgh.
    • Bottom Right: A clipping from the Boston News Clip dated November 3, 1945, from the Courant, Hartford, Conn. This article discusses Charles Cunningham, an assistant curator of paintings at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, being considered for the position of Assistant Curator at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford.
  2. Photograph:

    • A black-and-white photograph of a bride and groom is prominently displayed in the center-left portion of the page. The bride is wearing a traditional wedding gown and veil, while the groom is in formal attire. The photograph is captioned with details about the couple, including the names of the bride and groom, the location of the ceremony (First Church, Congregational, Cambridge), and additional information about the bride's background and career.
  3. Layout and Organization:

    • The clippings are arranged in a collage-like format, with overlapping edges, suggesting they were physically cut and pasted into the book.
    • The clippings are labeled with their sources, dates, and locations, indicating a systematic collection of news articles.
    • The photograph is placed centrally, drawing attention to the wedding event.
  4. Additional Text:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is handwritten text that reads: "Tear Gas Fired Zhukov Orders Berlin." This appears to be a note or annotation, possibly referencing a separate news event or headline.

Context:

The collection of clippings and the photograph suggest that this book or scrapbook is a personal or archival record, possibly maintained by someone interested in news events, notable weddings, or specific individuals (such as Charles Cunningham). The dates (late 1945) place the content in the immediate post-World War II era, a period of significant social and political change.

Overall, the image depicts a curated collection of historical news clippings and a wedding photograph, offering a glimpse into mid-20th-century life and events.

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This image displays a page from a scrapbook or a binder with newspaper clippings. The clippings are dated from late October to early November 1945, as per the dated stamps from a 'Press Clipping Service' based in Boston, Massachusetts. The main visible article features a headline related to a Cambridge bride and includes a photograph attached to the article of a bride in her wedding gown accompanied by another individual. The text below this photograph mentions the bride leaving a church in Cambridge and provides a brief insight into her family background and affiliations.

To the right, there is another clipping discussing someone being considered for office at a museum and some details about their background, credentials, and possible contributions. This side of the page also features an additional, partially visible article related to museum directorship appointments.

The newspaper sources cited include Boston Herald, Boston News Clip, and Hartford Courant. The clippings are attached to the scrapbook page with adhesives or tape and appear to have been organised thematically or to document specific events or individuals of interest.

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The image shows an open scrapbook page containing several old newspaper clippings and press clipping service stamps from 1945. There are four main clippings arranged on the page:

  1. The top left clipping has a "Press Clipping Service" stamp from "C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass." dated "OCT 29 1945." It includes a small, partially obscured news article about the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

  2. The top right clipping is another "Press Clipping Service" stamp from the same source dated "NOV 5 1945," also with a piece referencing the Fogg Museum of Art and Harvard.

  3. On the left center is a "Boston News Clip" from the Herald dated "NOV 4 1945," featuring a black-and-white photograph of a bride and groom walking arm-in-arm. The photo is captioned, describing the bride leaving the First Church (Congregational) with her husband Ross E. Taggart Jr. The bride is named as Miss Kathleen L. Nelson, and details her background including connections to the Fogg Museum, Harvard, and being the daughter of Mrs. Henry E. Nelson. Their faces are blurred for privacy.

  4. On the right center is another "Boston News Clip" from the Courant, Hartford, Conn., dated "NOV 3 1945," with a headline "Cunningham May Direct Atheneum." The article details Charles C. Cunningham being considered for director of the Wadsworth Atheneum and his background including his work at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, his military service, Harvard graduation, and his family.

The page itself has some yellowing and adhesive marks indicating age. The collection appears to focus on local Boston news from the fall of 1945, highlighting social and cultural events.

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  • A scrapbook page with old newspaper clippings pasted around a black-and-white wedding photo.
  • The clippings are from Boston-area papers around 1945 (dates like Oct 29, 1945; Nov 3–5, 1945) and include stamps from a “Press Clipping Service.”
  • The central photo shows a bride in a long wedding gown and veil and a groom in a tuxedo, likely captioned as a Cambridge bride leaving the First Church with her husband.
  • Surrounding articles reference local news and arts, including a piece about Cunningham possibly directing the Athenaeum.
  • The page has a tan, aged look with visible tape and mounting corners, characteristic of a vintage scrapbook.

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This image depicts a scrapbook or archival page containing various newspaper clippings. The clippings are pasted onto a page, and some include typed labels above them.

Prominent elements:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • On the left, there is a photograph of a bride and groom from a newspaper article titled "Cambridge Bride." Their faces have been blurred.
    • Text accompanying the photo provides information about the bride and groom's identity and background.
    • Adjacent clippings report on events or notices, such as from the "Boston News Clip" and "Press Clipping Service."
  2. Dates and Sources:

    • The dates on some clippings include "Oct 29, 1945," "Nov 3, 1945," and "Nov 4, 1945."
    • The sources include "Boston Herald," and "Courant."
  3. Content on the Right:

    • An article titled "Cunningham May Direct Atheneum" appears to relate to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The appearance suggests historical documentation, likely compiled for personal or research purposes.