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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an archive book containing several newspaper clippings. The clippings are from the Christian Science Monitor and are related to art exhibitions and events in Boston, Massachusetts. Here are the details of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Dec 16, 1946)

    • Headline: Not visible
    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: December 16, 1946
    • Content: The text is not fully visible, but it appears to be an article about an art exhibition.
  2. Middle Left Clipping (Dec 17, 1946)

    • Headline: "Wide Interest Shown in Moto Paintings"
    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: December 17, 1946
    • Content: The article discusses an exhibition of paintings by Ruben Moto of Brazil at the Art-in-Industry Gallery. It mentions the social event and the attendance of notable individuals.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Dec 20, 1946)

    • Headline: "'8' - Art on Exhibition in Cambridge"
    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: December 20, 1946
    • Content: The article covers an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, featuring lithographs by Daumier.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Dec 23, 1946)

    • Headline: Not visible
    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: December 23, 1946
    • Content: The text is not fully visible, but it appears to be an article about an art exhibition.

Each clipping has a label indicating the source, address, and date of the article. The labels read "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "150 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and the respective dates. The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with some overlapping each other.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston area, specifically from the Christian Science Monitor and the Herald, dated between December 1945 and December 1946. The clippings are primarily focused on art exhibitions, particularly those at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Here is a detailed description of the clippings:

  1. Top Left Clipping (December 16, 1945):

    • Headline: "Art-Music-Theater"
    • Content: A brief mention of an event or exhibition involving art, music, and theater at the Fogg Museum.
  2. Top Center Clipping (December 17, 1946):

    • Source: Herald, Boston, Mass.
    • Headline: "Wide Interest Shown in Matisse Paintings"
    • Content: This article describes the exhibition of paintings by Henri Matisse at the American Society of New York, with mention of specific artists and attendees such as Agnes M. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Barnabas Chadbourne, and others. It notes that the exhibition is drawing significant interest.
  3. Top Right Clipping (December 20, 1946):

    • Headline: "Lithographs by Daumier Shown at the Fogg Museum"
    • Content: Discusses the exhibition of lithographs by the French artist Jean-Baptiste-François Daumier at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the art's historical and artistic significance.
  4. Bottom Clippings (December 2 and 3, 1945):

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • These clippings are smaller and likely part of the same event or series of related events. They are focused on the same themes of exhibitions and include mentions of various individuals and their involvement in the events.

Each clipping is from the Boston News Clip collection, indicating the thorough documentation of cultural and artistic activities in the city during the specified dates. The clippings are organized into a scrapbook or a file, with the dates and newspaper sources clearly noted. The Fogg Museum is a central point of interest in these clippings, reflecting its role in showcasing art during this period.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip service and are dated December 1946. The main clipping is an article from the Christian Science Monitor, titled "'s – Art on Exhibition in Cambridge: Lithographs by Daumier Shown at the Fogg Museum." The article appears to discuss an exhibition of lithographs by the artist Honoré Daumier at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.

Other smaller clippings include a note about a talk at the Radcliffe School of Art, an announcement about an exhibition of paintings by E. M. B. Matta at the Boston School of Fine Arts, and another article from the Christian Science Monitor about a lecture at the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are neatly arranged, and the page includes handwritten notes, possibly indicating the dates and topics of the articles. The overall theme of the page seems to be focused on art exhibitions and events in Boston during December 1946.

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Newspaper Clippings:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Boston News Clip - Christian Science Monitor)

    • Date: DEC 15, 1945
    • Content: This clipping appears to be an article about an art event, but the full text is not entirely visible.
  2. Middle Left Clipping (Boston News Clip - Herald)

    • Date: DEC 17, 1946
    • Title: "Wide Interest Shown In Motta Paintings"
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition of paintings by an artist named Motta, which has attracted significant interest. It mentions a reception at the Brazilian Pavilion in Boston, honoring young Brazilian artists. The event was organized by the Pan American Society of New England. Several notable attendees are mentioned, including Mr. Walter Bradley, Miss Agnes Mongan, Mr. Paul Motta, and others.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Boston News Clip - Christian Science Monitor)

    • Date: DEC 23, 1946
    • Content: This clipping lists names of individuals expected at a tea, which appears to be related to the same exhibition. It includes notable figures such as Senator Jarvis A. and Mrs. M. A. McLaughlin, among others.

Event Program:

  • Right Side (Art-Music-Theater Program)
    • Event: "Art on Exhibition in Cambridge"
    • Title: Lithographs by Daumier Show at the Fogg Museum
    • Date: December 20, 1946, to January 18, 1947
    • Content: This section of the image is a detailed article from the "Boston Herald" about an exhibition of lithographs by Honoré Daumier at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It discusses Daumier’s significance as an artist and the nature of the lithographs being displayed.

The clippings and program collectively highlight art exhibitions and related social events in the Boston area during the mid-1940s. The articles focus on both local and international artists and the cultural activities surrounding these exhibitions.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted into a scrapbook or a notebook. These clippings are from the Boston News Clip service and are dated between December 1945 and December 1946. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Dec 16, 1945):

    • The headline is not fully visible, but it mentions the "Fogg Museum of Art" at Harvard University and an exhibition of "Lithographs by Daumier."
  2. Top Right Clipping (Boston News Clip, Dec 20, 1946):

    • Headline: "Art on Exhibition in Cambridge."
    • The article discusses the lithographs by Daumier shown at the Fogg Museum. It mentions that the exhibition includes a variety of Daumier's works and is noted for its artistic value and the interest it has generated.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (Herald, Dec 17, 1946):

    • Headline: "Wide Interest Shown in Mota Paintings."
    • The article describes an exhibition of paintings by an artist named Mota at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York. It lists various attendees and mentions that the paintings are being shown in conjunction with the exhibition of Daumier's lithographs.
  4. Middle Center Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Dec 2, 1946):

    • Headline is not visible, but the text refers to an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art and mentions Daumier's lithographs.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Dec 3, 1946):

    • Headline is not visible, but it also pertains to the Fogg Museum of Art and mentions an exhibition of lithographs by Daumier.

Each clipping is labeled with the source "Boston News Clip" and the address "150 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The clippings are dated and indicate the ongoing interest in the exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, particularly focusing on the lithographs by Daumier. The articles highlight the cultural and academic significance of these exhibitions.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston area, specifically from the Christian Science Monitor and the Herald, dated in December 1946. These clippings are related to art exhibitions and cultural events.

  1. Top Left Clip:

    • Date: December 16, 1946
    • Source: Christian Science Monitor
    • Headline: "Boston News Clip"
    • Content: The clipping mentions an exhibition of lithographs by Daumier at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It references an article titled "Art on Exhibition in Cambridge."
  2. Middle Left Clip:

    • Date: December 17, 1946
    • Source: Herald
    • Headline: "Wide Interest Shown in Motta Paintings"
    • Content: This article discusses the interest in an exhibition of paintings by Edson Motta of Brazil at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It mentions a variety of notable people who have shown interest, including artists, patrons, and academics from Harvard University, such as Agnes Mongan, Mrs. George P. Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Chadbourne, and others.
  3. Top Right Clip:

    • Date: December 20, 1946
    • Source: Christian Science Monitor
    • Headline: "Lithographs by Daumier Shown at the Fogg Museum"
    • Content: This is a detailed article about the lithographs exhibition by Daumier at the Fogg Museum. It highlights the significance of the exhibition and the historical context of Daumier's work.
  4. Center Bottom Clip:

    • Date: December 2, 1946
    • Source: Christian Science Monitor
    • Headline: "Boston News Clip"
    • Content: This clipping is less legible, but it appears to be related to an event or announcement at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University.
  5. Bottom Center Clip:

    • Date: December 23, 1946
    • Source: Christian Science Monitor
    • Headline: "Boston News Clip"
    • Content: The clipping seems to be a brief notice or announcement regarding the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, possibly related to the exhibition or some other cultural event.

The overall theme of these clippings revolves around art exhibitions and cultural events at prominent institutions in Boston, particularly focusing on the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

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This image shows a page of a scrapbook or an album where various newspaper clippings have been pasted. The clippings appear to be from the "Boston News Clip" service, a now-defunct service that used to provide copies of newspaper articles from various publications, such as the "Christian Science Monitor," which is specifically mentioned at the top of one of the clippings. The dates on the clippings are from December 1946.

The articles pertain to cultural events, with headlines mentioning an art exhibition in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It seems these clippings have been collected because they share a common theme or are related to a specific event of interest to the collector. The physical condition of the paper indicates some aging, as the pages have yellowed over time. The clippings are neatly organized and the text is legible, although the full content of the articles is not fully visible in the image.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or album page with several newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings are mostly from Boston news sources, such as the Christian Science Monitor and the Herald, dated in December 1946. The articles mostly pertain to exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, including one titled "Art on Exhibition in Cambridge" mentioning lithographs by Daumier shown at the museum. Another clipping talks about interest in Motta paintings and a social event honoring the artist. The clippings are variously cut and pasted on the page, some with stamps indicating the date they were clipped. There is also some handwriting and markings on the page, such as a blue vertical line near the middle. The paper shows some age with discoloration and wear.

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The image is of a book opened to a page that contains several newspaper clippings. The clippings are arranged in a haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others placed at an angle. The clippings appear to be from different sources, including "Boston News Clip" and "Christian Science Monitor." The text on the clippings is in black ink and appears to be about an exhibition of paintings at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University. The clippings are dated between December 6, 1946, and December 9, 1946. The book appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings or articles, likely preserved within a scrapbook or archive. The pages shown are from the Boston News Clip and the Christian Science Monitor, both dated December 1946. The articles are typed or printed on aged paper, giving them a historical and archival appearance.

Key Details:

  1. Newspaper Titles and Dates:

    • The top left page is from the Boston News Clip, dated December 16, 1946.
    • The bottom left page is also from the Boston News Clip, dated December 17, 1946.
    • The right page is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated December 23, 1946.
  2. Content of the Articles:

    • Left Top Page (December 16, 1946):

      • The headline reads: "Wide Interest Shown in Mott Paintings".
      • The article discusses an exhibition of paintings by Mott, likely referring to an artist named Mott. It mentions that the exhibition is being held at the New England Art Museum and includes details about the event, such as the time (12:30 p.m.) and the presence of notable individuals, including Miss Agnes Morgan, Mrs. Walter Bradley, and others.
      • The article also notes that the exhibition is part of a larger event organized by the New England Art Society.
    • Left Bottom Page (December 17, 1946):

      • This page appears to be a continuation or related article, though the headline is not fully visible. It seems to provide additional context or details about the same event or related topics.
    • Right Page (December 23, 1946):

      • The headline reads: "‘18 Art on Exhibition in Cambridge".
      • This article discusses an art exhibition in Cambridge, likely at the Fogg Museum, featuring lithographs by Daumier. The text mentions that the exhibition includes works from the Art-Music-Theater collection and highlights the historical significance of Daumier's lithographs.
  3. Visual Layout:

    • The pages are neatly arranged, with visible page numbers and dates.
    • The text is typed or printed in a formal, newspaper-style layout, with columns and clear headings.
    • The paper has a slightly yellowed or aged appearance, consistent with historical documents from the mid-20th century.
  4. Archival Context:

    • The clippings are likely part of a curated collection, possibly for research, historical documentation, or personal interest. The inclusion of multiple articles from different dates suggests a focus on art exhibitions and cultural events in Boston and Cambridge during December 1946.

Summary:

The image shows a set of newspaper clippings from December 1946, focusing on art exhibitions in Boston and Cambridge. The articles highlight events such as an exhibition of paintings by Mott at the New England Art Museum and a Daumier lithograph exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The documents are preserved in a scrapbook or archive format, reflecting their historical and cultural significance.