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This image shows a collection of historical newspaper clippings preserved in a green archival folder, likely from the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, dated May 1947.
The main article, prominently displayed on the right, is a Boston Herald clipping dated May 19, 1947, titled:
"Harvard’s Art Treasure Took to Woods At Petersham During War, Now Returned"
Written by W. M. Honer, Jr., the article details how Harvard University’s valuable art collection — including masterpieces by John Adams, Thomas Boylston, Titian, and Rembrandt — was evacuated from Cambridge during World War II to protect it from potential wartime damage. The treasures were moved to the Fogg Museum’s country estate in Petersham, Massachusetts, where they were stored with great care under the watch of museum staff, including Edward G. Parker and V. K. Day. The article mentions that 350 paintings, drawings, prints, and ceramics were safely returned to Cambridge in December 1945 and May 1946. It also describes the elaborate protective measures taken, such as wrapping artworks, using special humidity control systems, and conducting bi-weekly inspections — a testament to the museum’s commitment to preserving its collection during the war.
On the left side of the folder, there are four smaller newspaper clippings from various Boston publications — the Christian Science Monitor, Evening Globe, and one from the Boston News Clip service — all dated between May 12 and May 26, 1947. These clippings announce a public lecture by Prof. Sau-Cheng Liang of Tsing Hua University, Peiping (Beijing), titled:
"Recent Discoveries in Chinese Architecture"
The lecture was hosted by the Fogg Museum on Friday at 4 p.m. and highlighted Prof. Liang’s role as head of the Academy of Architecture at Tsing Hua University, his graduate work at Penn, and his appointment as head of Tsing Hua’s architecture department in 1946.
Many of the clippings are stamped with the official seal and number “185F” from the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, indicating they were part of the museum’s internal archival records. The clippings are mounted on aged, slightly yellowed paper and exhibit signs of mid-century newspaper texture and typography.
Overall, the folder serves as a historical record documenting two significant moments in 1947: the safe return of Harvard’s wartime-evacuated art collection, and the international academic outreach of the Fogg Museum through a lecture by a prominent Chinese architectural historian.
Key Details:
This collection reflects the Fogg Museum’s dual focus in 1947: safeguarding its core collection during national crisis and fostering global cultural exchange through scholarship.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or a collection of newspaper clippings. The page appears to be from the "Boston News Clip" section, dated May 12, 1947, and includes several articles and announcements. The main article is titled "Harvard’s Art Treasure Took to Woods At Petersham During War, Now Returned" and discusses the relocation of Harvard University's art collection to Petersham, Massachusetts, during World War II for safety. It mentions that the artworks were moved to a forested area to protect them from potential damage. The article includes details about the art collections, the process of relocation, and the precautions taken to protect the artworks. There are also smaller articles and announcements about other events and lectures, such as a lecture by Professor Ssu-Cheng of Tsing Hua University and exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art. The page has a vintage appearance, with faded colors and a slightly worn look, indicating its age.
This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from Boston newspapers, dated in May 1947. The main article, titled "Harvard's Art Treasure Took to Woods At Petersham During War, Now Returned," is from the Boston Herald and discusses how Harvard's art treasures were moved to Petersham for safekeeping during the war and have now been returned. The article is written by W.M. Homer, Jr. and covers the logistics, precautions, and challenges involved in moving and protecting the art.
There are also smaller clippings from the Christian Science Monitor, the Evening Globe, and the Boston Herald, discussing various events and exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. These clippings are dated May 12, 14, and 26, 1947. The page is bound with a green fabric cover.
The image shows a scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings and other printed materials. The clippings are from various Boston newspapers, including the Boston News Clip, Boston Herald, and Christian Science Monitor, dated from May 12 to May 26, 1947. The clippings are arranged on a beige background with a green border. The main article is about Harvard's art treasure being taken to the woods at Petersham during the war and now returned. There are other articles about Fogg Museum lectures and other news. The clippings are neatly arranged, and some have handwritten notes.
The image is of an open book that features several newspaper clippings. The book is bound in a green cover and has a gold border on the edges of the pages. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip, Evening Globe, and Christian Science Monitor, all from May 1947. The clippings are pasted on the pages of the book, and some of them have been cut out and placed in a specific order. The clippings contain news articles about Harvard's art collection being moved to the woods during the war and later returned.
The image depicts an open book or scrapbook containing a collection of newspaper clippings dated from May 1947. The clippings are neatly organized and appear to be from various Boston-based newspapers, including the Boston News Clip, Boston Herald, Evening Globe, and Christian Science Monitor. Each clipping is labeled with the newspaper name, address, and date, indicating a systematic archiving effort.
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The image portrays a well-organized collection of historical newspaper clippings from May 1947, focusing on events related to Harvard University, art preservation during World War II, and academic lectures. The meticulous labeling and preservation indicate a deliberate effort to document and maintain these articles for future reference.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook or an archive with several newspaper clippings attached. The clippings seem to be of articles from different dates in 1947, taken from a publication named "Boston News Clip," as indicated by the headers on each clipping. Additionally, the names "Christian Science Monitor" and "Boston Herald" are mentioned, suggesting these are the sources of some of the clippings.
The largest article, which takes up most of the page, has a headline that reads: "Harvard's Art Treasure Took to Woods At Petersham During War, Now Returned." This article seems to talk about the events during World War II when Harvard University's art treasures were moved for protection and have now been returned to their original location. It is dated May 19, 1947.
There are also other articles on the page. One at the bottom left corner has a headline "Prof. Seu-Cheng to Give Fogg Museum Lecture," and another at the bottom right corner is dated May 26, 1947, discussing "Art treasures." All clippings provide information on activities, lectures, or events about art and historical preservation associated with Harvard and the Boston area in that period.
The page is aged and yellowed, indicating that it is of considerable age, and the clippings are arranged neatly but with some slight misalignments. There are handwritten annotations, like "145R" next to the main headline, possibly for reference or cataloging purposes. The top right corner shows some damage or wear, and tape has been applied in various places, highlighting the care taken to preserve this collection of clippings.
This is an image of a scrapbook or archival page containing several newspaper clippings. The primary focus is a large article titled "Harvard's Art Treasure Took to Woods At Petersham During War, Now Returned." It appears to discuss how Harvard's art collection was safeguarded in the forested area of Petersham during wartime and has since been returned. The article's author is credited as W.M. Homer Jr., and the date "May 12, 1947" is evident on the page.
Additionally, smaller clippings accompany the main article and feature other headlines, including mention of a lecture by Prof. Su-Cheng and notes from publications like the Christian Science Monitor and the Evening Globe, both dated around May 1947. The arrangement suggests that this is a curated record of relevant newspaper pieces from that time.
The image shows a scrapbook or album page with several newspaper clippings and news clips attached to it. The primary and largest clipping is a newspaper article with the headline "Harvard's Art Treasure Took to Woods At Petersham During War, Now Returned," written by W. M. HOMER, JR. This article appears to discuss the story of art treasures from Harvard that were hidden in the woods during the war and have now been returned.
Surrounding this main article are multiple smaller news clips from Boston news outlets, each labeled with "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." These clips include references to different Boston newspapers such as the Christian Science Monitor, Boston Herald, and Evening Globe, with dates ranging from May 12, 1947, to May 26, 1947.
There are also two smaller yellowed newspaper clippings on the left side which seem related to exhibitions at Fogg Museum and Harvard University art news.
The arrangement suggests this page is part of a collection documenting news coverage about Harvard's art during the war and its subsequent return, along with other related art museum updates.