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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

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The image shows an open scrapbook with several newspaper clippings pasted on the right-hand page. The clippings are from various Boston newspapers, specifically the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald, dated April 1947. The headlines of the clippings include:

  1. "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard" from the Boston Globe on April 27, 1947, reporting that music critics from the United States and Europe will attend a symposium at Harvard University.

  2. "George Stout Speaks at Academy" from the Tribune Record on April 25, 1947, featuring George L. Stout, an expert on art preservation, speaking at the Milton Academy.

  3. "Sixth Century Mosaics Lure Whittemore Back to Turkey" from the Boston Herald on April 28, 1947, about Thomas Whittemore, who is returning to Turkey to work on sixth-century mosaics in a church in Hagia Sophia.

The clippings are neatly arranged and labeled with "Boston News Clip" and dates, suggesting that they were carefully collected and preserved. The left-hand page of the scrapbook is blank, waiting for more clippings to be added. The overall impression is of a well-maintained scrapbook documenting news from Boston in 1947.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various sources, primarily from Boston and Massachusetts, dated around April 1947. Here is a detailed description:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Globe, Boston, Mass.):

    • Date: April 27, 1947
    • Title: "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard"
    • Content: Describes a symposium at Harvard University, titled "A Symposium on Music Criticism," featuring prominent music critics from the United States. Notable attendees include Alfred Frankel, Harold C. Schonberg, and others. The symposium aims to discuss the role and standards of music criticism.
  2. Center Left Clipping (Tribune Record, Milton, Mass.):

    • Date: April 25, 1947
    • Title: "George Stout Speaks at Academy"
    • Content: Discusses George L. Stout, a professor who spoke at Milton Academy. Stout's talk was about "monuments" and included discussions on the preservation of art and historical monuments. He mentions his role in the Army Art Mission and his involvement in the discovery and preservation of historical sites.
  3. Center Right Clipping (Herald, Boston, Mass.):

    • Date: April 28, 1947
    • Title: "Sixth Century Mosaics Lure Whittemore Back to Turkey"
    • Content: Profiles Prof. Thomas Whittemore, who is returning to Turkey to work on the mosaics of Hagia Sophia. This segment mentions that he will continue his work with Army forces, and details the significance of the mosaics in his academic and professional pursuits.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Boston News Clip, Boston, Mass.):

    • Various smaller articles: These include brief mentions of events and activities from different newspapers, with one snippet mentioning an event or letter from the "Library of Art" and another discussing various academic and cultural activities.

Overall, these clippings cover academic and cultural events, focusing on music criticism, art preservation, and archaeological work in Turkey during April 1947.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston area, dated April 1947. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Clipping (April 27, 1947 - Globe):

    • Headline: "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard"
    • Content: The Harvard University department of music is hosting a symposium on music criticism with 100 music critics attending. The symposium includes lectures and discussions led by various prominent critics such as Alfred Frankenstein, John Tasker Howard, and others. The event is part of the celebration of Harvard’s 350th anniversary and is organized by the Harvard Music Department and the Harvard University Press.
  2. Left Clipping (April 25, 1947 - Tribune Record):

    • Headline: "George Stout Speaks at Academy"
    • Content: George L. Stout, a former student of Milton Academy, delivered a talk titled "Monuments: Their Creation and Preservation." The talk was organized by the Commission for the Protection of Artistic and Historic Monuments. Stout is noted for his work in the restoration of art and historic buildings and was also an officer in the Navy during World War II.
  3. Bottom Right Clipping (April 28, 1947 - Herald):

    • Headline: "Sixth Century Mosaics Lure Whittemore Back to Turkey"
    • Content: This article discusses Prof. Thomas Whittemore, an archaeologist, returning to Turkey to work on sixth-century mosaics in Hagia Sophia. The article mentions the discovery of these mosaics and the efforts to preserve them. Whittemore is also noted for his previous work on Byzantine mosaics and his involvement in the restoration of historical sites.

The clippings are from various Boston newspapers including the Globe, Tribune Record, and Herald, and they cover topics related to cultural, academic, and historical events in the area during April 1947.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from April 1947, all from Boston, Massachusetts, and its surrounding areas. The clippings are attached to a sheet of paper with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "180 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." Each clipping is dated and from different newspapers.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Newspaper: Globe
    • Date: April 27, 1947
    • Headline: "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard"
    • Summary: Harvard University is hosting a symposium on music criticism with 100 leading critics from various countries. The symposium will include lectures, panel discussions, and concerts. Notable figures such as Alfred Frankenstein, Francis Crick, and others are mentioned.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Newspaper: Tribune Record
    • Date: April 25, 1947
    • Headline: "George Stout Speaks at Academy"
    • Summary: George L. Stout, a curator at Harvard, spoke at the Wigston Academy about the discovery and preservation of art objects. His talk focused on the work of the Commission for the Protection of Artistic and Historic Monuments in Europe and the efforts to return art looted during World War II.
  3. Bottom Center Clipping:

    • Newspaper: Herald
    • Date: April 28, 1947
    • Headline: "Sixth Century Mosaics Lure Whittemore Back to Turkey"
    • Summary: Professor Thomas Whittemore, director of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, is returning to Turkey to continue the excavation of sixth-century mosaics in Hagia Sophia. The article mentions the discovery of ancient mosaics and the historical significance of the site.

Each clipping is neatly cut out and organized, suggesting they were collected for a specific purpose, possibly for reference or archival reasons. The clippings provide insights into cultural, academic, and historical events from that period.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from April 27, 1947, from various Boston-based publications, specifically the Boston Globe, Boston Traveler, and Boston Herald. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Boston Globe - Top Article:
    Headline: "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard"
    This article discusses a symposium on music criticism organized by the Harvard University Department of Music. Over 100 critics from various parts of the United States are expected to attend. The event, scheduled for May 2 and 3, aims to address the current state of music criticism. Leading critics and musicians will participate, including notable figures such as Olin Downes, Francis D. Perkins, Miles Kastendieck, and others. The article mentions that the event will include discussions on the future of music criticism, a concert, and a banquet.

  2. Boston Globe - Left Article:
    Headline: "Tylvine Record"
    This piece talks about a Milton, Massachusetts resident who wrote letters to her family from a home room at the Walter E. Fernald State School. The article, composed by George L. Stout, a member of the 1947 Milton Academy class, highlights an upcoming speech by Mr. Stout at a meeting of the Milton Rotary Club. Stout, a former member of the "Monuments Men" during World War II, will discuss his experiences in Europe, focusing on the recovery and preservation of art objects.

  3. Boston Herald:
    Headline: "Sixth Century Mosaics Lure Whittemore Back to Turkey"
    This article describes Thomas Whittemore’s efforts to continue his archaeological work in Istanbul, Turkey. Whittemore, the director of the Byzantine Institute, has been working on uncovering mosaics in the Hagia Sophia. The article notes that he has secured funds from Harvard University and the Dunbar estate for this purpose. Whittemore’s team will resume work on the mosaics in the Hagia Sophia minarets, aiming to bring these ancient artworks back to visibility.

These clippings reflect various cultural and intellectual events and initiatives happening in 1947, highlighting the importance of music criticism, historical preservation, and archaeological work.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or newspaper clipping collection, featuring several articles from April 1947. The articles are from various Boston-based newspapers, including the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and Boston News Clip. Here are the details of each article:

  1. Top Article (Boston Globe, April 27, 1947)

    • Headline: "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard"
    • Content: The article discusses a department of music at Harvard University that will conduct a three-day conference starting on Thursday. The conference will feature 100 music critics from various parts of the United States and abroad. The event includes addresses by notable figures such as E.M. Forster and performances of works like "Bach's Passion According to St. Matthew" and "The Rise of Christian Music."
  2. Left Article (Boston News Clip, April 26, 1947)

    • Headline: "George Stout Speaks at Academy"
    • Content: George L. Stout, a father of two and a graduate of Harvard and Iowa Academy, spoke at the Worcester Art Museum. He discussed his work with the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives section of the United States Army during World War II. He described his efforts to protect and preserve art objects in Europe and the challenges faced in this endeavor.
  3. Bottom Article (Boston Herald, April 28, 1947)

    • Headline: "Sixth Century Mosaics Lure Whittemore Back to Turkey"
    • Content: The article reports on Thomas Whittemore, a historian and archaeologist, who is returning to Turkey to continue his work on sixth-century mosaics. Whittemore is known for his work on Byzantine art and has been involved in various excavations and restorations. The article mentions his plans to resume work on mosaics in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

The articles are neatly clipped and pasted onto the page, with some handwritten annotations indicating the page numbers and dates. The scrapbook page is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the green border and the presence of other clippings.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook with several newspaper clippings. These clippings are pasted onto the page at different angles and are from different news sources, indicated by headers such as "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "HERALD." The dates on the clippings are from April 1947, with exact dates such as "APR 2 1947" and "APR 8 1947" visible. There is also a handwritten note "136F" at the top of the largest clipping.

The articles cover various subjects; for example, the headline of the largest clipping reads "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard," referring to an event taking place at Harvard University. Another clipping is titled "George Stout Speaks at Academy."

The colors of the clippings have faded due to age, and there are signs of wear, with some discoloration areas where adhesive tape may have been used. The scrapbook page's edges show that it's bound and the backdrop of the image is the edge of a brown desk or table to the right, and part of the scrapbook to the left. The scrapbook appears to preserve historic events, acting as a personal or institutional record of past news items.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings glued on it. The headlines and articles are from Boston news sources dated around April 1947. The main visible headlines are:

  1. "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard" dated April 27, 1947, detailing a symposium on music criticism hosted by Harvard University with various music critics from across the country attending.

  2. "George Stout Speaks at Academy" dated April 25, 1947, reporting on George L. Stout speaking to the Wigglessworth Hall Milton Academy students about monuments and his role in protecting and salvaging art in war zones.

  3. "Sixth Century Mosaics Lure Whittemore Back to Turkey" dated April 28, 1947, discussing Professor Thomas Whittemore's work with Byzantine mosaics, his travel to Turkey, and the involvement of other passengers on the plane.

Additionally, there is a smaller clipping with some passengers' names mentioned, including Mrs. Elizabeth Eves of Johannesburg and others traveling with Professor Whittemore. The page includes stamped text labels indicating the source and date of the clippings. The clippings are aged, showing discoloration and tape marks around them.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and articles. The clippings are mounted on a white background and are arranged in a grid-like pattern. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip, and they are dated from April 27, 1947, to April 28, 1947. The clippings are about various topics, including music critics coming to Harvard, a symposium on music criticism, and the return of sixth-century mosaics to Turkey. The articles are written in black ink on white paper, and some of them have a blue border.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring several articles and clippings. The page is filled with text and includes various headlines, dates, and bylines. The articles cover a range of topics, including music, art, and historical events.

The top section of the page features a headline that reads "100 Music Critics Coming to Harvard," indicating an upcoming event or symposium involving music critics. The article provides details about the event, including the date, location, and participants.

Below this headline, there are several smaller articles and clippings, each with its own headline and byline. One article is about a symposium on music criticism, while another discusses the return of a professor from Turkey to the United States.

The page also includes a clipping from the "Boston News Clip" section, which features a headline about a "Globe Boston, Mass." article. This clipping provides additional context and information about the events and topics covered in the main articles.

Overall, the image showcases a page from a newspaper or magazine that covers a variety of topics, including music, art, and historical events, with a focus on upcoming events and symposiums involving music critics.