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This image shows two vintage newspaper clippings mounted together on a light gray background.

The top clipping, larger and on off-white paper, serves as a header or folder for the item below. It is labeled in bold, black, typewritten-style font:

• BOSTON NEWS CLIP
• 120 Tremont Street
• Boston 8, Mass.

Below this, in a slightly smaller font, it reads:

• Gazette
• Worcester, Mass.

Further down, stamped in dark ink, is the date:

• MAY 11 1948

Attached below this header is a smaller, yellowed newspaper clipping, likely cut from the Worcester Gazette. The visible text on this clipping is:

• A snippet from a previous paragraph, ending with the words "their three-week" and "cruise." The phrase "They were unable to describe them." follows. The word "cruise" and the beginning of the next sentence are struck through with a thick, hand-drawn red line.
• A red, hand-written annotation "128 F" is scrawled across this crossed-out area.
• The main headline of the clipping, in bold, capitalized letters: COOLIDGE HEADS FOGG ART
• The byline and dateline: CAMBRIDGE, May 11 (P) —
• The body of the article: John Phillips Coolidge, 34, art instructor, has been named director of Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

The clipping appears to be a preserved news item about the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge to a significant art museum position in 1948, filed by the Boston News Clip service as part of its archival collection. The red markings suggest it may have been cataloged or reviewed by someone.

The image appears to be a printed news clipping from a newspaper dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is from the "Boston News Clip" and is associated with the "Gazette" from Worcester, Massachusetts. The clipping is pasted onto a larger paper with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."

The main headline of the clipping reads: "COOLIDGE HEADS FOGG ART CAMBRIDGE, May 11 (P) — John Phillips Coolidge, 34, art instructor, has been named director of Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University."

There is a handwritten mark on the paper, indicating the number "128" with a "F" next to it. The handwriting is likely a personal annotation, possibly to categorize or reference the article.

This image shows a clipped newspaper article from the Gazette in Worcester, Massachusetts, dated May 11, 1948. The article is titled "COOLIDGE HEADS FOGG ART" and reports that John Phillips Coolidge, 34, an art instructor, has been named director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

The top part of the image is a label that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." There is also a red-handwritten note that reads "128F" and a red circle around some text that is not fully visible. The text inside the red circle includes the words "their three-week cruise. They were unable to describe them."

A clipping from the Boston News Gazette, dated May 11, 1948, is pasted on a gray background. The clipping features a headline that reads "COOLIDGE HEADS FOG ART" and an article about John Phillips Coolidge, who has been named director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping includes a photograph of Coolidge, along with the text "CAMBRIDGE, May 11 (AP) - John Phillips Coolidge, 34, art instructor, has been named director of Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University."

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is from the Gazette in Worcester, Massachusetts, and it features an article about John Phillips Coolidge, an art instructor who has been appointed as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article highlights Coolidge's qualifications and experience in the field of art and his new role at the museum.

The image shows a news clipping from the Boston News Clip dated May 11, 1948, sourced from the Worcester Gazette in Worcester, Massachusetts. The clipping is a printed article or excerpt, likely preserved for archival purposes.

Key Details:

1. Header Information:

   • Boston News Clip: Indicates the clipping is from a news archive located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
   • Gazette Worcester, Mass.: Specifies the source of the news article.
   • Date: May 11, 1948.

2. Article Content:

   • The article is titled "COOLIDGE HEADS FOGG ART" and is dated May 11 (P), where (P) likely denotes a press association or wire service.
   • The main text states:

     John Phillips Coolidge, 34, art instructor, has been named director of Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

3. Handwritten Annotations:

   • There are red handwritten notes on the clipping:
     • "cruise." near the top, possibly indicating a topic or category.
     • "their three-week" and "128F" appear to be additional notes or markings, though their exact meaning is unclear without further context.
     • The phrase "They were unable to describe them." is also handwritten, suggesting a comment or observation related to the content.

Visual Characteristics:

• The clipping is slightly worn, with visible edges and a light beige background typical of old newspaper paper.
• The text is printed in a typewriter or similar font, consistent with mid-20th-century printing styles.
• The handwritten notes are in red ink, contrasting with the printed text.

Context:

The article announces the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. This indicates a significant cultural or academic appointment in the art world during 1948. The handwritten notes suggest the clipping may have been used for research, reference, or personal annotation purposes.

The image presents a news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948, featuring an article about John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old art instructor at Harvard University. The clipping is from the Gazette Worcester, Mass.

• Boston News Clip
  • Address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
• Gazette Worcester, Mass.
  • Date: May 11, 1948
• Article
  • Title: COOLIDGE HEADS FOGG ART CAMBRIDGE, May 11 (AP) — John Phillips Coolidge, 34, art instructor, has been named director of Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
  • Text: They were unable to describe them.

The news clipping provides information about John Phillips Coolidge's appointment as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is titled "COOLIDGE HEADS FOGG ART CAMBRIDGE, May 11 (AP) -- John Phillips Coolidge, 34, art instructor, has been named director of Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University."

The clipping features a red stamp with the number "128F" and a handwritten note that reads "cruise. They were unable to describe them." The background of the image is a light gray color.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Gazette, Worcester, Mass., dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is presented on a gray background and features a beige-colored card with the words "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" printed at the top, accompanied by an address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." Below this, the name of the newspaper and its location are listed.

The clipping itself is partially visible, with a red mark drawn through a portion of the text. The visible text reads: "COOLIDGE HEADS FOGG ART" and provides information about John Phillips Coolidge being named director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The overall appearance of the clipping suggests that it is an archival document or a historical record of some sort.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is divided into two sections:

Top Section:
The top section features the Boston News Clip's address and publication information:

• BOSTON NEWS CLIP
• 120 Tremont Street
• Boston 8, Mass.
• Gazette Worcester, Mass.

A thin black line separates the header from the date:

• MAY 11 1948

Bottom Section:
The bottom section contains a news article about John Phillips Coolidge being named director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University:

• COOLIDGE HEADS FOGG ART
• CAMBRIDGE, May 11 (AP) — John Phillips Coolidge, 34, art instructor, has been named director of Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

Notably, the article has been partially covered by another clipping, with some text obscured. A red handwritten notation, "123," is visible on the top clipping, accompanied by a red line underneath. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a historical news event, specifically the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1948.