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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803677

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with newspaper clippings and a photograph. The photograph is of a woman holding a violin, and the caption beneath the photo identifies it as a "Portrait of Miss Gordon." The text accompanying the image mentions that this portrait is one of the notable paintings at the Fogg Museum, Harvard.

The newspaper clippings are from the "Boston Post" dated Monday, May 6, 1918, and from the "Boston News Clip" dated May 9, 1918. The clipping from the "Boston Post" is titled "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard" and includes a review of various paintings, including the portrait of Miss Gordon, which is described as a "charming" piece by Alice Lawson.

The clipping from the "Boston News Clip" is titled "Around the Town" and includes a list of cultural events happening in Boston. The events mentioned include a lecture on "Americanism" by Dr. H. H. Kane at the Ford Hall Forum, a concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall, and various other talks, concerts, and exhibitions.

The scrapbook page is neatly organized, with the newspaper clippings carefully pasted in place, and the photograph of the painting prominently displayed. The overall impression is of a well-maintained collection of cultural and artistic news from Boston in the early 20th century.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The main clipping is from the Boston Post, dated Monday, May 6, 1946. The headline of the article is "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard," and it features a portrait of a person. The byline is by Alice Lawton. The article describes the exhibition of notable paintings at the Fogg Museum, including works by Rembrandt, Reynolds, and other renowned artists.

To the right of this clipping is another one with the headline "Around the Town Cultural Events Free to All," which lists various cultural events taking place in Boston, including concerts, lectures, and art displays, scheduled for May 6 to May 11.

Below the main clipping, there is another article, possibly continued from the previous page of the scrapbook, discussing art exhibitions and groups, mentioning the St. Botolph Club, the Copley Society, and other local cultural institutions.

The clippings are neatly arranged and the page appears to be part of a collection of news articles on cultural topics, likely compiled by someone interested in arts and events from that time period.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the Boston Post, dated May 6, 1946.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard"
    • The article features a black-and-white portrait of Sara Norton by Alice Lawton.
    • The text mentions Norton's portrait being part of the exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art and describes the artist Alice Lawton’s work and her significance.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "Boston News Clip" and "Jewish Advocate" with an advertisement for "May 9, 1946" and a listing under "Around the Town" which includes cultural events such as lectures, concerts, and art exhibitions.
    • The events are free and are scheduled throughout the week, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • This section is partially visible but contains text related to another article or listing. It appears to be a continuation or an additional segment from the same newspaper issue, detailing more information about the cultural activities and events.
  4. General Layout:

    • The newspaper clippings are spread across a page, showing various pieces of local news and cultural events from the Boston area. The inclusion of advertisements and notices for cultural activities suggests a community-oriented focus.

The clippings are from a vintage newspaper, indicating a historical perspective on cultural and artistic events in Boston during that period.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper, specifically the Boston Post from Monday, May 6, 1946. The page is divided into several sections, each containing different types of content:

  1. Headline Article:

    • The main article is titled "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard."
    • It features a portrait of Sara Norton by St. Elmo Lewis, which is described as being a significant piece in the Fogg Museum's collection.
    • The article by Alice Lawton discusses the museum's collection, mentioning that the portrait is part of a larger collection of works by Lewis, which is noteworthy for its historical and artistic value.
  2. Around the Town Section:

    • This section lists various cultural events and activities scheduled for the week.
    • Events include concerts, lectures, and social gatherings at various venues such as the Boston Public Library, Symphony Hall, and different churches.
    • Specific events listed include:
      • Concerts and lectures on May 7, 9, and 10 at different locations.
      • A lecture on "The Story of the Wampanoag" by Professor George Lyman Kittredge at the Boston Public Library on May 7.
      • A concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall on May 9.
      • A variety of social gatherings and meetings, including those of the Junior League, the Boston Conservatory, and the Boston Chapter of the American Association of University Women.
  3. Other Articles and Clippings:

    • There is a smaller article or clipping at the bottom left, which appears to be titled "Noted Groups Shown," discussing some subjects and groups being featured, though the content is not entirely legible.
    • There are also smaller clippings from other newspapers or sources, such as a "Boston News Clip" from May 9, 1946, which mentions the "Jewish Advocate."

The overall appearance suggests that this is a preserved piece of newspaper, possibly from an archive, given the aged appearance and the way it is preserved in a scrapbook or album.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted into a scrapbook or album. Here’s a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A clipping from the Boston Post dated May 6, 1946.
    • The headline reads: "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard."
    • The article is titled "Portrait of Sara Norton" and is written by Alice Lawton.
    • The clipping includes a black-and-white image of a portrait, described as "the charming portrait of Sara Norton, painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence."
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • A clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 9, 1946, from the Jewish Advocate.
    • The clipping is titled "Around the Town" and lists cultural events free for all.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • Two smaller clippings are visible:
      • The left clipping has a headline about "Noted Groups Shown" but the details are not fully legible.
      • The right clipping is partially visible with a heading "Some Private Exhibits" and mentions "Fine Water Colors."
  4. Overall Appearance:

    • The clippings are attached to a page in what appears to be a scrapbook or album.
    • The pages are aged, indicating that the clippings are from the mid-20th century.
    • The newspaper clippings are of varying sizes and shapes, with some overlapping and others placed neatly within the page margins.

The articles and clippings seem to focus on cultural events and notable art exhibitions from the 1940s, specifically related to Harvard's Fogg Museum and other local cultural happenings in Boston.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the "Boston News Clip" service dated Monday, May 6, 1946.

  1. Main Article (Left Side):

    • The headline reads "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard."
    • The article discusses an exhibition of paintings from the collection of A. Conger Goodyear, which are being shown at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.
    • The featured image is a photograph of a notable artwork, specifically a portrait of a woman by Paul Cézanne, titled "Portrait of Mme. Cézanne."
    • The article is written by Alice Lankton.
  2. Boston Post (Top Left Corner):

    • A smaller section from the "Boston Post," also dated May 6, 1946, with the same headline about the notable paintings at the Fogg Museum.
  3. Column (Right Side):

    • Titled "Around The Town," this column lists various events and cultural happenings in Boston for the week of May 6, 1946.
    • Categories include Concerts, Lectures, Radio Programs, Theater, Movies, and Exhibitions.
    • Events are scheduled for different days of the week, with specific details provided for Monday, May 6.
  4. List of Noted Groups Shown (Bottom Left):

    • A long list of different groups, events, and topics covered by the clipping service. This includes subjects like "Noted Groups Shown," "Stone Products," "Fire Water Curtain," and many more, indicating the variety of topics the news clipping service covers.

Overall, the image captures a historical snapshot of cultural and artistic events in Boston during the specified time period.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted on it.

  1. The largest clipping on the left side is from the Boston Post, dated Monday, May 6, 1946, with the headline "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard." Below the headline is a black-and-white portrait photograph of a woman holding a violin, captioned "Portrait of Sara Norton." The accompanying article by Alice Lawton discusses painters and exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art, mentioning Sir Edward Burne-Jones and focusing on Pre-Raphaelites.

  2. On the top right, there is a smaller clipping from the Jewish Advocate, Boston, Mass., dated May 9, 1946.

  3. Below that clipping is another article titled "Around the Town: Cultural Events Free to All" by Frieda C. Wolper, listing various events happening from Friday, May 10 through Thursday, May 15. The events include concerts, exhibitions, lectures, flower shows, and art classes, many held at museums and cultural centers in Boston.

The clippings are applied neatly on the page, likely part of a larger scrapbook collection preserving cultural and art-related events and news from Boston in 1946.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings pasted into a scrapbook. The visible clippings include headings like "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard" and "Around The Town Cultural Events Free to All." The dates on the clippings suggest they are from May 1946 and May 1948, with references to the "Boston News Clip" and the addresses of newspapers such as the Jewish Advocate.

One clipping details an exhibition of notable paintings, with a specific reference to the work of an artist named Alice Lawton. Another clipping lists a series of cultural events and lectures, indicating a vibrant cultural scene with various activities such as concerts, lectures, plays, and art exhibitions.

The scrapbook appears to be well-preserved, and the artifacts have been carefully organized, showing a record of historic events and community happenings related to art and culture from the mid-20th century. The texture and coloration of the paper also suggest aging consistent with the dates on the clippings.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs. The central focus is a black-and-white photograph of a woman playing a violin. The photograph is labeled as a "Portrait of Sara Norton" and is attributed to Alice Lawton. Below the photograph, there is a caption providing additional context, mentioning that the image is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Surrounding the photograph are multiple newspaper clippings, likely from the Boston Post and Boston News Clip, dated May 9, 1948. The clippings include headlines and articles, such as one titled "Notable Paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard." The layout suggests that these clippings have been carefully arranged and preserved, possibly as part of a scrapbook or archival collection. The overall presentation indicates a historical or commemorative purpose, capturing significant cultural and artistic events from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles, which are displayed in an open book. The clippings are arranged in a chronological order, with the oldest at the top and the newest at the bottom. The clippings cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, cultural events, and social issues. The top clipping features an image of a woman playing a cello, with the caption "Portrait of Kara Norton." The other clippings include articles about notable paintings at Fogg Museum, Harvard, and a section titled "Around the Town." The book has a green cover with the title "Boston News Clip" and the date "May 9, 1948."