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This image shows a vintage news clipping preserved on a larger, off-white paper backing, likely from a press clipping service.

Here is a detailed description:

• Overall Structure: The image consists of a small, aged newspaper clipping glued or taped onto a larger piece of cardstock with a letterhead at the top. The clipping itself is yellowed with age, while the backing is a cream or off-white color.

• Backing Paper (Letterhead): At the top of the backing paper, in bold, capitalized, sans-serif font, it reads:

  BOSTON NEWS CLIP

  120 Tremont Street

  Boston 8, Mass.

  Below this, separated by a horizontal line, is the heading:

  Transcript

  Holyoke, Mass.

  Centered below this, a date stamp in black ink reads: MAY 11 1948.

• Newspaper Clipping (Main Content): The clipping is from a United Press (U.P.) wire service, as indicated by "(U.P.)" in the dateline.

  • Headline: "HEADS FOGG MUSEUM"
  • Dateline: "CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (U.P.) —"
  • Body Text: The article announces that John Phillips Coolidge, 34, a Harvard art and architecture historian, has been named director of the University’s Fogg Art Museum. It notes that he was previously an assistant professor of fine arts and succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who returned to teaching duties in the Fine Arts Department.

• Annotations:

  • A large, red, hand-drawn "X" or checkmark is stamped or written diagonally across the upper portion of the clipping, partially obscuring the text "tract by June 30, 1950."
  • The entire clipping is underlined with a red line, likely drawn with a pen or pencil.

This artifact appears to be a preserved news item from 1948 announcing the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, collected by the "Boston News Clip" service from the Transcript newspaper in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article titled "Boston News Clip," dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is from a transcript office in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The article is about John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old Harvard art and architecture historian who was named the director of the University's Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article mentions that Coolidge had previously served as an assistant professor of fine arts and succeeded Professor Arthur Pope, who returned to teaching duties at the University's Fine Arts Department. The date June 30, 1950, is marked in red on the clipping, which might indicate a future event or a deadline. The clipping appears to have been saved for reference, possibly for historical or archival purposes.

The image shows a news clipping from a publication labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is from the Transcript, Holyoke, Mass., dated May 11, 1948. The content of the clipping is about the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old Harvard art and architecture historian, as the new director of the University's Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Mass. The text also mentions that Coolidge has been an assistant professor of fine arts for the past year and succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who returned to teaching duties in the University's Fine Arts Department. The clipping has a red stamp with the letters "IRF" and a red line at the bottom.

The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a news clipping or a transcript. It has a heading that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at the top, followed by the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The date of the clipping is "May 11, 1948." The main body of the text is a news article about John Phillips Coolidge being named the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions that Coolidge had been an assistant professor of fine arts for the past year and that he succeeded Prof. Arthur Pope. The article also notes that Coolidge's appointment was announced on May 11, 1948. The image shows the clipping placed on a gray surface, possibly a table or a desk.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, with the address 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is dated May 11, 1948, and is from Holyoke, Mass. The clipping is about the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Coolidge, 34, is a Harvard art and architecture historian who has been assistant professor of fine arts for the past year. He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who returned to teaching duties in the University's Fine Arts Department.

The image shows a news clipping from the Boston News Clip service, dated May 11, 1948, and originating from Holyoke, Massachusetts. The clipping is titled "HEADS FOGG MUSEUM" and is attributed to the United Press (U.P.).

Key Details:

1. Location and Source:

   • The clipping is from the Boston News Clip service, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
   • It is a transcript from Holyoke, Mass.

2. Date:

   • The clipping is dated May 11, 1948.

3. Content:

   • The article announces that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of Harvard art and architecture, has been named the director of the University’s Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • Coolidge had previously served as an assistant professor of fine arts for the past year.
   • He is succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope, who has returned to teaching duties in the University’s Fine Arts Department.

Visual Characteristics:

• The clipping is presented on a light-colored card or folder, likely part of an archive or collection.
• The text is printed in a clear, formal font typical of news clippings from the mid-20th century.
• A red stamp or marking is visible in the center of the clipping, possibly indicating cataloging or archival purposes.

Context:

• The Fogg Art Museum is part of Harvard University, and this announcement highlights a significant appointment in the field of art and architecture history.
• The clipping reflects the professional transitions and academic appointments of the time, providing historical insight into the leadership of major cultural institutions.

This document serves as a historical record of an important appointment in the art world during the post-World War II era.

The image shows a physical clipping from a newspaper service called "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from an address at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The service provided a segment of a news article from the Transcript newspaper based in Holyoke, Mass. The date stamp on the clipping is "MAY 1 1948."

The article snippet discusses an appointment at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A man named John Phillips Coolidge, aged 34, who is described as a Harvard art and architecture historian, has been named the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. This announcement was made on the date of the article. It is noted that Coolidge, who had been an assistant professor of fine arts at the university for the past year, succeeds Professor Arthur Pope, who returned to teaching duties in the University’s Fine Arts Department. The contract mentioned on the clipping is due by June 30, 1950.

The article is attributed to (U.P.), which likely stands for United Press, a news agency.

The image is of a newspaper clipping containing a news article. At the top is a header labeled “Boston News Clip, 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” Below it is a subtitle indicating the clipping is from the “Transcript, Holyoke, Mass.” with a stamped date reading "MAY 11 1948."

The article itself is titled “HEADS FOGG MUSEUM.” It reports the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge, aged 34, a Harvard art and architecture historian, as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The announcement mentions that Coolidge was previously an assistant professor of fine arts for the past year and succeeds professor Arthur Pope, who has resumed teaching duties in Harvard’s Fine Arts Department. The text includes some underlines and marks in red ink, with the date “June 30, 1950” mentioned in the text.

The image shows a small archival clipping mounted on a light gray background. At the top is a card that reads “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with the address “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” and the line “Transcript Holyoke, Mass.” A horizontal line separates the header from a faded stamp that appears to say “MAY 11 1948.”

Attached to the bottom of the card is a brown newspaper clipping. The visible headline reads “HEADS FOGG MUSEUM” followed by a story about John Phillips Coolidge, 34, a Harvard art and architecture historian, being named director of the University’s Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Mass. The article notes he has been an assistant professor of fine arts and that he succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope who returned to teaching duties in the University’s Fine Arts Department. The clipping shows some red markings around the edges.

The image shows a clipped news article attached to a typed label reading:

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

Transcript
Holyoke, Mass.

MAY 11 1948"

The news clipping is titled "HEADS FOGG MUSEUM." It reports that John Phillips Coolidge, aged 34, a Harvard art and architecture historian, has been named director of the University’s Fogg Art Museum. It was announced that he has been an assistant professor of fine arts for the past year and that he succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who returned to teaching duties in the University's Fine Arts Department.

There are red markings on the clipping, including "NYE" written near the top and a red underline under the final sentence.