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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803631

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings collated in a book. The clippings are from various Boston newspapers and date back to 1945 and 1946. These clippings appear to be related to art and include articles about art shows, exhibitions, and activities in the art world. The clippings are attached to the pages of a book with tape, and some of the text is partially visible, with some words or phrases highlighted or underlined, suggesting they are being reviewed or annotated by someone. The clippings seem to be part of a collection or research material related to the history of art in Boston during that time period.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or journal containing various newspaper clippings related to art. The clippings are from newspapers such as the "Boston News Clip," "Herald," "Jewish Advocate," and "C. S. Monitor," dated between December 3, 1945, and January 7, 1946. The clippings cover topics such as art exhibitions, regional art contests, and other art-related events and articles. The text is printed in black ink on aged, yellowish paper, and the clippings are pasted onto the pages of the book. There is also a handwritten note at the bottom of one of the clippings that says "CHESS." The book itself has a green cover.

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This image displays an open scrapbook with clippings from Boston newspapers, primarily dated in late 1945 and early 1946, focused on art, chess, and cultural events. The scrapbook pages are bound by a green spine and are arranged with multiple newspaper clippings mounted on each page, showing signs of age with yellowed paper and taped edges.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the visible clippings:

Left Page (from December 3, 1945):

  • Main Article: A large clipping titled “REGARDING ART” by Lawrence Dade, published in the Boston News Clip (Herald). Dated “DEC 3 c 1945,” the article discusses the state of Boston’s art scene, mentioning the Boston Public Library’s efforts to build a gallery and the challenges faced by local artists and institutions. It touches on the decline of the original “Boston Art Club” and the emergence of new groups, referencing figures like Charles H. Adams and the “Yerkes Gallery.” The article advocates for a stronger institutional base for Boston’s art community.
  • Smaller Clipping Below: Titled “Varied Treats,” this article reviews the “Autumn Art Exhibits” at the Guild of Boston Artists, discussing the works of artists like Mary Bradish Titcomb, Lillian P. Paine, and others.
  • Chess Section: A separate, smaller clipping titled “Chess.” It mentions a “Boston Open Chess Tournament” and notes that “today’s Art Gallery in Hereford St.” is hosting a tournament featuring masters like Arnold Denker and Arthur D. MacFie.

Right Page (from January 3, 1946):

  • Main Article: Titled “Jordan’s Receiving Regional Entries On Art Contest,” from the Boston News Clip (Jewish Advocate), dated “JAN 3 1946.” It announces that the Jordan Marsh Co. and the Boston Art Teachers Association are accepting entries for a regional art contest for school children, with an exhibition planned for the Fine Arts Gallery of the Museum of Fine Arts.
  • Chess Section: Titled “Chess,” this article features a photograph (not clearly visible) and discusses chess tournaments. It mentions the Boston Open and references the “Massachusetts Chess Association.” It also lists “Arthur D. MacFie” and “Arnold Denker” as top players.
  • Bottom Right: A small business card or advertisement for “Press Clipping Service” by “C.S. Moulter,” located at “798 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.” It notes a service price of “July 7 1946 — $1.50” and provides contact information for clippings.

The scrapbook appears to be a personal collection, possibly curated by someone with a keen interest in Boston’s cultural scene during that period, documenting regional art initiatives and local chess events. The clippings are from different Boston newspapers, suggesting the collector gathered articles from multiple sources to create a comprehensive record. The handwritten “$50” on the upper left corner of the left page likely indicates the scrapbook’s value or a price tag. The overall aesthetic is nostalgic, offering a glimpse into post-WWII Boston’s cultural life.

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The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the Boston News-Clip, dated December 3, 1945. The clipping is neatly cut out and pasted onto a page, likely from a scrapbook or a collection. The page is organized with a green border, indicating a deliberate attempt to preserve and categorize the information.

The clipping features several articles, each with distinct headlines and content. The first article is titled "REGARDING ART," written by Lawrence Ham. This article discusses art and cultural events, possibly reviewing exhibitions or commenting on the art scene. The second article is titled "Jordan's Receiving Regional Entries On Art Contest," which suggests a regional art contest with entries being received by an individual named Jordan.

Below these articles, there are smaller clippings, one of which reads "Chess," indicating an article or news piece about chess. Another clipping is titled "Yarned Treats," which could be about yarn crafts or knitting.

The layout of the clippings is vertical, with the larger articles at the top and smaller ones below, creating a hierarchical presentation of the content. The text is in black ink on a white background, typical of newspaper print from that era. The overall appearance is aged, with slight discoloration and wear, suggesting that the clipping has been preserved for a considerable time.

The image also includes a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP," reinforcing the source of the clipping. Additionally, there is a small label with the date "DEC 3 1945" and a name "Boston, Mass." at the top right corner of the clipping, providing context and location information.

In summary, the image is a historical newspaper clipping from December 3, 1945, featuring articles on art, a regional art contest, chess, and yarn crafts, preserved in a scrapbook with a green border and watermarks indicating its origin and date.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Slip, organized in a book or scrapbook. The clippings are dated from December 1945 to January 1946. The clippings cover various topics, including art, chess, and regional art contests. The clippings are arranged in a way that suggests they were collected and organized by someone interested in preserving news stories from that time period.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook containing newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip dated December 30, 1945, and January 3, 1946. The clippings are organized and mounted within the pages, indicating a curated collection, likely for historical or archival purposes.

Key Details:

  1. Top Left Clipping (December 30, 1945):

    • Headline: "REGARDING ART"
    • Byline: Lawrence Dake
    • Content: The article discusses art, mentioning the "Whitney Gallery" and referencing notable figures such as "John Sloan," "Stuart Davis," and "Ben Shahn." It appears to be a review or commentary on contemporary art, with a focus on exhibitions and artistic trends of the time.
  2. Top Right Clipping (January 3, 1946):

    • Headline: "Jordan's Receiving Regional Entries On Art Contest"
    • Content: This article reports on an art contest organized by Jordan, likely a local or regional institution. It mentions details about the contest, such as submission deadlines and the types of entries being accepted.
  3. Handwritten Annotations:

    • Page Numbers: The clippings are labeled with handwritten page numbers ("128-F" and "129-F"), suggesting they are part of a larger collection or archive.
    • Highlighting: The word "Chess" is circled in blue ink on the left clipping, possibly indicating a point of interest or relevance to the collector or archivist.
  4. Additional Text:

    • Bottom Left: There is a partial clipping titled "Institute Goes Strong," though the content is mostly obscured.
    • Bottom Right: The text is cut off, but it appears to be part of another article or advertisement.
  5. Footer Information:

    • Press Clipping Service: The bottom right corner of the right page includes a note indicating the source as "Press Clipping Service, C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass., Jan 3, 1946."
    • Watermark/Stamp: At the bottom of the image, there is a faint watermark or stamp that reads "BORIS/MSK," likely indicating the archive or collection's identifier.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a carefully preserved set of historical newspaper clippings, likely part of an archival or personal collection. The annotations and organization suggest that the contents were selected for their significance, possibly related to art, regional events, or other topics of interest from the mid-20th century. The presence of handwritten notes and the structured layout indicates a deliberate effort to catalog and preserve these materials.

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This image features a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings about art galleries, contests, and cultural events dated December 1945 and January 1946. Each clipping has a title, such as "Regarding Art" and "Jordan's Receiving Regional Entries on Art Contest," with written dates and page numbers (e.g., "128-F") handwritten. One smaller clipping mentions a press clipping service based in Boston. The scrapbook page itself seems designed to preserve printed media, as evident from its structured layout and use of glue or tape to attach the clippings neatly. Some clippings include topics such as varied art displays and the efforts of art institutes.

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The image shows an open book with newspaper clippings pasted on its pages. The clippings appear to be related to art and are dated around late 1945 and early 1946.

  • The left page has a large, narrow clipping titled "REGARDING ART" by Lawrence Damon, dated Dec 30, 1945, from the Boston Herald. The text discusses various art topics, including art exhibitions, artists, and social events related to art. There is a small handwritten note "128-F PAGE EIGHT" at the top of this clipping.
  • Below this long article, the word "Chess" is written or appended in a small box.
  • On the right page, there are three smaller clippings:
    • At the top left, there is a clipping from the Jewish Advocate, Boston, Mass., dated Jan 3, 1946, titled "Jordan's Receiving Regional Entries On Art Contest." It discusses a regional art contest and its sponsorship.
    • Below it, another clipping from the Press Clipping Service of Boston, dated Jan 7, 1946, mentions the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University and an exhibition related to various artists.
    • At the top of the right page, a label from Boston News Clip, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., is present.

The page numbering visible is "V50," written in pencil at the top left corner of the left page. The overall tone of the content suggests a focus on art news, exhibitions, and events in the Boston area around the mid-1940s.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with newspaper clippings pasted on the pages. The left-hand page has a larger newspaper clipping with the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP 170 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass. Herald Boston, Mass. DEC 3 C 1945" and is titled "REGARDING ART" by Lawrence Park. Below the title, there's a handwritten notation "p.8 F."

The rest of the clipping contains an article related to art which is not fully legible due to the resolution. The top right corner of the left page is folded, revealing the subsequent page beneath it.

On the right-hand page, there are two separate clippings. The larger one on the top has another header from "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address and location similar to the left page, dated "JAN 3 1946" and is titled "Jordan’s Receiving Regional Entries On Art Contest" with "p. 8 F" handwritten. Underneath the clipping on the right page is a rectangular label with "PRESS CLIPPING SERVICE 2 Park Sq., Boston Mass. Boston, Mass. JAN 7 1946" printed on it.

On the lower half of the right page, a smaller and less legible clipping is placed with only the word "Chess" clearly visible. Below this clipping, there's a stamped or handwritten mark that reads "BORIS/MIRSK."

The book appears to be a collection of newspaper articles of particular interest to the collector, possibly cataloging art-related news and events from the 1940s, and it includes documentation for each clipping source and date, which suggests an organized approach to the collection.

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  • A page from an old scrapbook or album, with yellowed newspaper clippings pasted onto a beige page.
  • The central feature is a long vertical clipping headed “REGARDING ART” (byline “BY LAWRENCE” is faint) with dense columns of text, and a small box at the bottom that says “Chess.”
  • At the top of the page are small “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” cutouts dated in the 1940s (DEC 3, 1945 and JAN 3, 1946) from Boston newspapers.
  • A few additional small clippings surround the central piece, including one on the right about “Jordan’s Receiving Regional Entries On Art Contest” and a small “Press Clipping Service” card in the lower right.
  • The overall look is aged, with the paper having a pale tan color and rough edges, and the page bound in a green/moss-colored cover.