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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802594

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The image appears to be a cut-and-paste collection of newspaper clippings and a sketch, all related to the Fogg Museum of Art and the appointment of George L. Stout as the director of the Worcester Art Museum. The clippings are from various newspapers and publications, including the Boston News Clip, the Christian Science Monitor, and the Worchester Gazette, all dated June 10, 1947.

The clippings discuss Stout's appointment as the director of the Worcester Art Museum, his background, and his experience in conservation and the arts. One of the clippings includes a sketch titled "Mother and Child," a drawing by the artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, which is referenced as being on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.

The overall layout suggests that this is a collection of news items and visual content related to the appointment of Stout and the Fogg Museum, possibly for research or historical documentation purposes. The paper's age and the method of assembly indicate that it is a vintage document.

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This image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the Boston News, dated between June 10 and June 30, 1947. The clippings are arranged on a light brown, aged piece of paper, which appears to be a scrapbook page. The articles are from various newspapers, including the News from Southbridge, Mass., the Gazette from Worcester, Mass., and the Christian Science Monitor from Boston, Mass. They all report on the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum, effective October 1, 1947.

The clippings provide details about George L. Stout's background, including his role as the head of the Department of Conservation at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University since 1923, his military service in both World Wars, and his education at the University of Iowa and Harvard University. The articles also mention that he will succeed Charles H. Sawyer, who is becoming the dean of the School of Fine Arts at Yale University.

On the right side of the page, there is a photograph of a drawing titled "Mother and Child" by Renoir, which was on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. The photograph shows a woman in a dress and hat holding a child, with a blurred background. The text beneath the photograph identifies it as being on display at the Fogg Museum of Art.

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This image displays a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping scrapbook page, likely from 1947. The page is filled with numerous news clippings centered around the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum.

Here is a detailed description of the content:

Main Subject:

The central theme is the announcement of George L. Stout’s appointment. A large headline on the left reads: “Stout Named Director Of Worcester Museum” (Worcester, June 19 – (UP)), dated June 10, 1947. The article provides background on Stout, noting he was head of the Conservation Department at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard and would succeed Charles H. Sawyer.


Clippings and Their Sources:

Most clippings are from "BOSTON NEWS CLIP", with two sources listed:

  • 1 Park Street, Boston 8, Mass. (associated with the News, Southbridge, Mass.)
  • 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. (associated with the Transcript, Holyoke, Mass. and the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.)

Dates range from June 10, 1947 to June 23, 1947. The clippings repeat the core story with varying levels of detail, including:

  • Biographical details: Stout, 50, is a native of Iowa, formerly an instructor at the University of Iowa and lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh. He earned an M.A. from Harvard in 1925.
  • Military service: He served in World War I and was in the U.S. Army and 12th Army Group during World War II. He was Chief of the Arts and Monuments Division of the Civil Information and Education Section under the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Tokyo.
  • Family: He is married to Mrs. Nancy Stout (nee Godey), and they have two sons, Robert and Thomas.
  • Professional context: He will succeed Charles H. Sawyer, who will become dean of the School of Fine Arts at Yale. The board of trustees announced the appointment effective October 1.

Visual Elements:

  • In the upper right, there is a black-and-white photograph of a drawing titled “Mother and Child” by Rembrandt. The caption states it is “on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.” The photo appears to be a sketch or print, depicting a tender scene of a woman holding a child, rendered in dark, expressive strokes.

Miscellaneous Annotations:

  • Several clippings are marked with handwritten notes in blue or black ink, including the number “138F”, possibly a filing or reference code.
  • One clipping, dated June 3, 1947, is associated with the Christian Science Monitor and also references the Fogg Museum, though the text is mostly clipped off.

Overall Impression:

This is a curated collection of media coverage documenting a significant cultural appointment in the New England art world in 1947. The inclusion of the Rembrandt drawing suggests the Fogg Museum’s role in Stout’s career and perhaps his expertise in conservation and art appreciation. The aged paper, typewritten clippings, and handwritten notations give the page a historical, archival quality, reflecting mid-20th century media practices and institutional record-keeping.


In summary: This is a 1947 newspaper scrapbook page documenting the appointment of George L. Stout as director of the Worcester Art Museum, with multiple news clippings from Boston area publications and a photograph of a Rembrandt drawing on exhibit at the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, Christian Science Monitor, and Transcript. The clippings are dated from June 1947 and are attached to a brown cardboard sheet. The clippings are about George L. Stout, who was appointed as the director of the Worcester Art Museum. The clippings also mention Charles H. Sawyer, who will become the dean of the School of Fine Arts at Yale University.

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A newspaper clipping is shown. The clipping is a brown paper with a white border. The clipping is a transcript of the Boston News Clip. The clipping has a drawing of a woman and a child. The clipping has a heading that reads "Mother and Child" drawing by Renoir, on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. The clipping has a date of June 1, 1947. The clipping has a series of articles about George L. Stout, who was appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and a photograph, likely from a historical archive or scrapbook. The clippings are from various sources, including "Boston News Clip," "Gazette," and "Christian Science Monitor," all dated around June 1947. The clippings are centered around the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Clippings:

  1. Headline and Context: The clippings announce that George L. Stout has been named the new director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Charles H. Sawyer, who will become dean of the School of Fine Arts at Yale.
  2. Stout's Background:
    • Stout was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Reserve with the Army Art Advisory Committee.
    • He was a graduate of Harvard University and had previously been associated with the Fogg Art Museum, having served as a curator and lecturer.
    • He had a distinguished career in art conservation and was known for his work in preserving artworks.
  3. Sawyer's Transition:
    • Charles H. Sawyer, the former director, will take up his new role as dean of the School of Fine Arts at Yale.
    • The transition is described as a significant change in leadership at the Fogg Art Museum.

Photograph:

  • To the right of the clippings, there is a black-and-white photograph of a woman holding a child. The caption beneath the photograph reads:
    • "Mother and Child" drawing by Renato, on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.
    • This suggests that the photograph is related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, possibly featuring works by an artist named Renato.

Layout and Condition:

  • The clippings are arranged in a collage-like format on a aged, yellowed piece of paper, indicating that this is part of an archival or scrapbook collection.
  • The paper shows signs of wear, with creases and slight discoloration, typical of historical documents.
  • The clippings are labeled with locations such as "Boston, Mass." and dates, providing context for when and where the news was published.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a moment in art history, documenting the leadership change at the Fogg Art Museum and highlighting an associated art exhibition. The combination of textual news clippings and a related photograph provides a comprehensive view of the events and their significance during that period.

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This is an image of a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a brown, slightly worn and folded paper board. The clippings are labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with an address from Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The dates on the clippings range from June 1 to June 3, 1947. The articles appear to relate to the arts and mention appointments of individuals to various positions, such as a director of an art museum. Specifically, a person named George L. Stout is repeatedly mentioned across the clippings, suggesting a focus on his career or achievements during that time.

In addition to the text clippings, there is also a black-and-white reproduction of an artwork on the right-hand side of the board. Below this image is a caption identifying it as "Mother and Child" by Renoir, on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, which is attached to a clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 3, 1947. The overall condition and presentation suggest this board could have been used for archival, research, or reference purposes.

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This image shows a sheet of paper or cardboard onto which several small newspaper clippings have been affixed. Most of the clippings are stamped with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." Some clippings also mention "Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass." and various dates in June 1947, with one from Southbridge, Mass., dated June 10, 1947.

The clippings mainly pertain to George L. Stout being named director of the Worcester Museum or the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, effective October 1, 1947. They mention his background, including his role in the Army during World War II, his education at the University of Iowa and Harvard, and his career in art conservation.

On the right side of the sheet is a larger clipping showing an artwork titled "Mother and Child" by Renoir, noted as on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.

The sheet and clippings have some blue pencil or pen annotations, numbers, and date stamps. The sheet itself is somewhat worn, with torn edges and some discoloration.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several clipped newspaper excerpts and a sketch. The clippings are from publications such as "Boston News Clip," "Gazette," and "Christian Science Monitor," with annotations including dates like June 10, 1947. The clippings report on art and museum-related topics, specifically mentioning George L. Stout’s career. Adjacent to the clips is a printed reproduction of a charcoal or pencil artwork titled "Mother and Child," attributed to an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. The page itself is made of aged, slightly torn paper archival material and has visible wear along the edges.

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A vintage collage on a tan scrap of paper. The page is torn and slightly worn along the edges, with a notch at the top edge and a couple of small holes on the right.

  • Left side: A vertical stack of small newspaper clippings all headed “BOSTON NEWS CLIP.” They are from various Boston-area papers and dated in 1947 (with stamps like JUN 1 1947, JUN 10 1947, JUN 23 1947, etc.). The clippings appear to be about arts and museums, including items like “Stout Named Director Of Worcester Museum” and references to George L. Stout and museum directors.

  • Right side: A single large grayscale image of a painting, labeled with a caption beneath. It reads something like “Mother and Child, drawing by Renoir, on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.” The image dominates the right half of the page.

Overall, it looks like a scrap-book style page used to collage together art-news clippings and an art image for reference or display.