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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from June 1947, all related to the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum and the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of the clippings:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Source: Unspecified newspaper from Southbridge, Massachusetts.
    • Date: June 10, 1947.
    • Content: Announces the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum.
  2. Top Middle Clipping:

    • Source: Transcript from Holyoke, Massachusetts.
    • Date: June 10, 1947.
    • Content: Reports that George L. Stout has been named the new director of the Worcester Art Museum. Mentions his previous role as head of the conservation department at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
  3. Top Right Clipping:

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor from Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Date: June 10, 1947.
    • Content: Includes a photo of a painting titled "Mother and Child," attributed to Renoir, on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.
  4. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Source: The Gazette from Worcester, Massachusetts.
    • Date: June 10, 1947.
    • Content: Provides detailed information about George L. Stout's appointment as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum. Highlights his background and achievements, including his work in conservation and his role during World War II in recovering stolen art.
  5. Middle Right Clipping:

    • Source: Transcript from Holyoke, Massachusetts.
    • Date: June 10, 1947.
    • Content: Announces George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum and mentions his previous position at the Fogg Art Museum.
  6. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor from Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Date: June 12, 1947.
    • Content: Discusses the exhibition of Renoir's paintings at the Fogg Museum of Art, including the painting "Mother and Child."
  7. Bottom Middle Clipping:

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor from Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Date: June 3, 1947.
    • Content: Announces the exhibition of Renoir's paintings at the Fogg Museum of Art, highlighting the painting "Mother and Child."
  8. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor from Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Date: June 30, 1947.
    • Content: Provides additional information about the exhibition of Renoir's paintings at the Fogg Museum of Art.

Overall, the clippings focus on the career move of George L. Stout and the exhibition of Renoir's paintings at the Fogg Museum of Art.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from Boston, Massachusetts, dated June 1947. These clippings focus on the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the contents:

  1. The first clipping from the Boston News Clip (June 1, 1947) reports on "Stout Named Director of Worcester Museum."

    • It mentions that George L. Stout, 59, who was the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, has been named the new director of the Worcester Art Museum.
  2. Another Boston News Clip (June 1, 1947) from the Gazette:

    • It reiterates the same announcement, confirming that George L. Stout is named as the new director.
  3. The next set of clippings from the Christian Science Monitor (June 1, 1947):

    • These provide additional details on Stout's background, stating he was head of the Conservation Department at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. It mentions he is a graduate of Harvard and a former instructor at Yale.
  4. There is a detailed clipping from the Christian Science Monitor (June 23, 1947):

    • It describes Stout's previous roles and achievements, including his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and his involvement in the conservation of the National Park Service.
  5. An image of a drawing titled "Mother and Child" by Remedios Varo, on display at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, is also included.

  6. Additional clippings from the Christian Science Monitor (June 23, 1947):

    • These include further details on the transition of Stout to the Worcester Art Museum and highlight his qualifications and contributions.

The central theme of these clippings revolves around the significant appointment and the background of George L. Stout, marking a transition and new leadership in the Worcester Art Museum.

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The image displays a collection of press clippings, most likely from the Boston News Clip service, dated June 1947. The clippings are pasted on an orange paper and come from various newspapers, including the Christian Science Monitor and the Transcript. The articles primarily focus on appointments and events at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

Key points include:

  1. Appointment of George L. Stout as Director of the Worcester Art Museum:

    • George L. Stout, head of the Department of Conservation at the Fogg Museum, has been named director of the Worcester Art Museum, effective October 1, 1947.
    • Stout, a native of Iowa, is an alumnus of the University of Iowa and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has been with the Fogg Museum since 1922 and has played a significant role in preserving artworks, including those during World War II.
  2. Exhibition at the Fogg Museum:

    • An exhibition titled "Mother and Child," featuring drawings by Rembrandt, is being displayed at the Fogg Museum.
  3. Other Appointments:

    • Charles H. Sawyer, a former student of Harvard, has been appointed a trustee of the Fogg Museum.
    • Mr. Sawyer, who is also a vice president of the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, and a graduate of Harvard, brings significant experience to his new role.

The clippings also include a photograph of the drawing "Mother and Child" by Rembrandt, which is part of the exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from the "Boston News Clip" and the "Christian Science Monitor," dated from June 1947. These clippings discuss the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts.

Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Boston News Clip, June 11, 1947):

    • Announces that George L. Stout has been named the Director of the Worcester Art Museum.
    • Stout is currently the head of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • He is recognized for his efforts in safeguarding art during World War II, specifically in the recovery and protection of art treasures.
  2. Middle Left Clipping (Boston Transcript, undated):

    • Provides a detailed background of George L. Stout.
    • Highlights his service during World War II, where he was involved in the recovery of artworks looted by the Nazis.
    • Notes his academic and professional background, including his tenure at the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Additional Clippings:

    • Several "Boston News Clip" articles from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated June 1, June 3, and June 23, 1947, reiterate the appointment of George L. Stout as the new Director of the Worcester Art Museum.
    • The articles emphasize his wartime service and his contributions to art conservation.
  4. Photograph:

    • There is a photograph of a mother and child viewing an exhibit titled "Mother and Child" by Renoir at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.

Overall, the clippings collectively celebrate the appointment of George L. Stout, highlighting his distinguished career and significant contributions to art preservation, especially during and after World War II.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston area, dated June 1947, all concerning the appointment of George L. Stout as the director of the Worcester Art Museum.

Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Boston News Clip (Top Left)

    • Source: News, Southbridge, Mass.
    • Date: June 1, 1947
    • Headline: "Stout Named Director of Worcester Museum"
    • Content: Announces that George L. Stout, head of the Department of Conservation at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, has been appointed director of the Worcester Art Museum. Stout will succeed Charles H. Hayward, who is retiring.
  2. Boston News Clip (Top Middle)

    • Source: Transcript, Holyoke, Mass.
    • Date: June 1, 1947
    • Headline: "George L. Stout"
    • Content: Provides a brief biography of George L. Stout, mentioning his roles at Harvard University and his appointment as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum.
  3. Boston News Clip (Top Right)

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: June 3, 1947
    • Content: Includes an image of a drawing titled "Mother and Child" by Rembrandt on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. The article mentions the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum.
  4. Boston News Clip (Middle Left)

    • Source: Gazette, Worcester, Mass.
    • Date: June 1, 1947
    • Headline: "Name George L. Stout Art Museum Director"
    • Content: Announces George L. Stout's appointment as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum, detailing his background and career, including his service in World War I and his education at Harvard University.
  5. Boston News Clip (Middle Right)

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: June 1, 1947
    • Content: Reiterates the news of George L. Stout's appointment, emphasizing his qualifications and experience.
  6. Boston News Clip (Bottom Left)

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: June 23, 1947
    • Content: A follow-up article on George L. Stout, highlighting his previous roles and his new position at the Worcester Art Museum.
  7. Boston News Clip (Bottom Right)

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: June 9, 1947
    • Content: Provides additional information about George L. Stout, including his family background and his appointment to the Worcester Art Museum.

Overall, the clippings collectively celebrate and detail the appointment of George L. Stout as the new director of the Worcester Art Museum, highlighting his professional background and qualifications.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, dated June 1947. These clippings pertain to George L. Stout, who was appointed as the Director of the Worcester Art Museum.

The main articles detail Stout's appointment, his background, and his previous roles. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left (News, Southbridge, Mass.):

    • Announces Stout's appointment as Director of the Worcester Art Museum.
    • Mentions that Stout, a native of Iowa, was previously the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • Highlights his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and his educational background.
  2. Middle Left (Gazette, Worcester, Mass.):

    • Provides a detailed biography of George L. Stout.
    • Notes his extensive career in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum and his education at Yale and Harvard.
    • Describes his role as a conservator of art and his involvement with the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives division during World War II.
  3. Top Center (Transcript, Holyoke, Mass.):

    • Brief mention of Stout's appointment and his background as head of the Conservation Department at the Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Middle Center (Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.):

    • Repeats the appointment announcement and mentions Stout’s previous position and his educational qualifications.
  5. Right Side (Image and Caption):

    • An illustration titled "Mother and Child" by Remond, part of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.
    • The image is not directly related to George L. Stout but is part of the clippings.
  6. Bottom Left (Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.):

    • Reiterates Stout’s appointment to the Worcester Art Museum.
    • Includes a brief note on his previous role at the Fogg Museum and his educational background.
  7. Bottom Center (Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.):

    • Another repetition of Stout’s appointment and his career details, emphasizing his educational qualifications and previous work.
  8. Bottom Right (Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.):

    • Reiterates the appointment and highlights his career history and educational background, including his service in the U.S. Army.

The clippings collectively highlight Stout's career achievements, his educational background, and his new role as the Director of the Worcester Art Museum.

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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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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.