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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802639

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The image is a news clipping from the "Boston News Clip," dated May 11, 1948. It is from the "Register" in New Haven, Connecticut. The clipping discusses a change in the directorship of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It states that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old art instructor, has been named the new director, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope who is returning to his former role as an art instructor. The clipping also notes that Coolidge has been part of the Harvard staff since 1947 and previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College. The article is from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document appears to have been marked with red ink, possibly indicating it was part of a collection or for filing purposes.

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This image is a preserved news clipping from a publication titled "Boston News Clip," dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is set against a gray background and features text in black with some red handwriting and markings.

Heading and Address:

  • The top section mentions an address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."
  • Below the address, it says "Register, New Haven, Conn."

Date Stamp:

  • There is a date stamp in the middle of the clipping that reads "MAY 11 1948."

Content of the News Clip:

The main content of the clipping is an announcement about the appointment of an art museum director:

  • Headline: "ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR"
  • Location and Date: "Cambridge, Mass., May 11—(AP)"
  • News: John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old art instructor, has been named the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He has been part of the Harvard staff since 1947 and previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College. He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who was the director for the past three years and will now return to his former duties as an art instructor.

Red Handwriting and Markings:

  • There are red markings and handwritten notes on the clipping, possibly for organizational or archival purposes. The words "L. of Hamden and Erwin E. Sprague of California; and a brother, Arthur W. Sisson of this city" are crossed out in red.

Overall Appearance:

The paper appears aged, with a yellowish tint, indicating its historical nature. The clipping seems to be mounted or attached to a piece of light-colored cardstock for preservation.

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The image features a news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is printed on a piece of paper with a light background and contains two sections of text. The first section is a header with the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." Below this is a date, "MAY 11 1948." The second section is a news article about the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article provides information about Coolidge's previous roles and the context of his appointment. The text is written in black ink on a beige background, and the image appears to be a scanned copy of the original clipping.

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The image depicts a news clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "Boston News Clip" section. The clipping is dated May 11, 1948, and is from 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts. The clipping is about an art museum director. The clipping mentions John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old art instructor, who has been named director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. Coolidge has been on the staff at Harvard since 1947 and previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College. He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, director for the past three years, who will resume his former duties as an art instructor.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is from the Register of New Haven, Conn., and is located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The article reports that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old art instructor, has been appointed as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key details from the article include:

  • Coolidge has been on the staff at Harvard since 1947.
  • Prior to his position at Harvard, he taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College.
  • He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who had served as the museum's director for the past three years and will return to his role as an art instructor.

The clipping is typed and appears to be a formal news report, with some handwritten annotations or markings visible on the document. The overall presentation suggests it is an archival or historical document, likely preserved for its significance in documenting a notable appointment in the art world.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping features a headline that reads "ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR" and provides information about John Phillips Coolidge, who has been named director of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article also mentions that Coolidge has previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College, and that he will succeed Prof. Arthur Pope, who has directed the museum for the past three years.

The clipping is placed on a gray background, with a subtle shadow visible behind it. The overall design of the image suggests that it may be part of a larger collection or archive of historical newspaper clippings.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is titled "ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR" and features an article about John Phillips Coolidge, who has been named director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key Points:

  • Title: ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR
  • Date: May 11, 1948
  • Subject: John Phillips Coolidge
  • Position: Director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University
  • Background: Coolidge previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College
  • Successor: Arthur Pope, who will resume his former duties as an art instructor

Overall, the image provides information about John Phillips Coolidge's appointment as director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1948.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping on a gray background, showcasing a news article from May 11, 1948. The clipping is attached to a beige card with the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and an address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." Below this, it reads "Register New Haven, Conn." followed by the date "MAY 11 1948" in pencil.

The clipping itself is yellowed and features a news article about John Phillips Coolidge being named director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article highlights his previous experience as an art instructor at various institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College. Notably, some words in the article are underlined or marked with red ink, drawing attention to specific details.

The overall appearance of the clipping suggests that it was carefully preserved and archived, possibly for historical or research purposes. The use of a beige card and the inclusion of the date and publication information indicate a deliberate effort to document and organize the news article.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the Boston News Clip, featuring an article about the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  • Newspaper Clipping Header
    • The header reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" in bold black text.
    • Below it is the address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."
    • A line separates the header from the rest of the clipping.
    • The word "Register" and the location "New Haven, Conn." are printed below the line.
  • Date Stamp
    • A date stamp on the clipping reads "MAY 11 1948" in gray ink.
  • Article
    • The article is titled "ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR" and is dated "Cambridge, Mass., May 11-(P)-".
    • It announces that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old art instructor, has been named director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
    • Coolidge has been on the staff at Harvard since 1947 and previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College.
    • He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who will resume his former duties as an art instructor.
  • Red Markings
    • Red handwritten markings appear to be checkmarks or annotations, possibly indicating verification or confirmation of the information.

In summary, the image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948, announcing the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping features a header with the publication's address, a date stamp, and an article detailing Coolidge's background and new role. Red markings suggest that the information was verified or confirmed.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated May 11, 1948. The address of the news agency is listed as 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is registered in New Haven, Connecticut.

The main content of the clipping is an article with the headline "ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR." The article reports that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old art instructor, has been named the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Coolidge has been on the staff at Harvard since 1947 and previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College. He succeeds Professor Arthur Pope, who has been the director for the past three years and will resume his former duties as an art instructor.

The article also mentions that Coolidge is the son of Hamden and Erwin E. Sprague of California, and he has a brother, Arthur W. Sisson, who resides in the same city.

The clipping shows some red markings, possibly highlighting certain parts of the text.