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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image is a news clipping from the "Evening Globe" of Boston, Massachusetts, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."

The headline of the article is "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum." The article reports that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. He succeeds Professor Arthur Pope, who will return to teaching.

Key details about John P. Coolidge include:

  • He graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935.
  • He studied at Columbia, received his A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939, and spent the following year at the Institute of Advanced Study and at Princeton University.
  • During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy and later taught at the University of Pennsylvania before returning to Harvard.
  • Coolidge is the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell.
  • He will take over his new post in July and will also become an associate professor of fine arts and a permanent member of the Harvard faculty.
  • He is the son of Julian Coolidge, professor emeritus in the fine arts department.

The article also mentions that Professor Pope, who has been the director for three and a half years, will resume his teaching role.

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The image shows a news clipping from the Boston Evening Globe dated May 11, 1948. The headline announces that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He succeeds Professor Arthur Pope as director, who will resume his teaching role in the fine arts department. Coolidge, born in Cambridge, is the son of Julian Coolidge, a professor emeritus of mathematics at Harvard. Coolidge graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935, studied at Columbia, and received his A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University in 1939. He spent the following year at the Institute of Advanced Study at Princeton University. During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy and later taught at the University of Pennsylvania. Coolidge is also the author of 'Mill and Mansion,' a study of architecture and society in Lowell. He will assume his new post in July, and the article notes that he has been an assistant professor at Harvard for the past year.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Globe dated May 11, 1948. The headline reads, "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum."

The article details the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge, aged 34, as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope, Provost Paul H. Buck. The new director is promoted to the position of associate professor of fine arts and will become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty.

John Phillips Coolidge has been an assistant professor for the past year. Born in Cambridge, he graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935, received an A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939, and spent the following year at the Institute of Advanced Study and Princeton University. During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy and later taught at the University of Pennsylvania.

The article mentions that Coolidge is the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study on architecture and society in Lowell. He will take over his new position in July. The former director, Prof. Arthur Pope, who has been in the role for half a year, will resume his teaching duties in the fine arts department.

The clipping is from the Boston News Clip office at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

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The image is a news clipping from the Boston Evening Globe, dated May 11, 1948. The headline reads "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum."

The article details the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope, Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University announced the appointment the previous night.

Key points from the article include:

  • John Phillips Coolidge is a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture.
  • He will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and will join the Harvard faculty permanently.
  • For the past year, Coolidge has served as an assistant professor.
  • Born in Cambridge, he is the son of Julian Coolidge, who was a professor emeritus.
  • Coolidge graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935, studied at Columbia, received his A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939, and spent the following year at the Institute of Advanced Study and Princeton University.
  • During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy and taught at the University of Pennsylvania after the war.
  • He is the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell.
  • Coolidge will take over his new position in July, and Prof. Pope, who has been director for three and a half years, will resume his teaching in the fine arts department.

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The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Globe, dated May 11, 1948. The headline reads "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum."

Key points from the article include:

  • John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
  • He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University announced.
  • Coolidge will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and will become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty.
  • For the past year, Coolidge has been an assistant professor.
  • Born in Cambridge, he is the son of Julian Coolidge, professor emeritus of mathematics at Harvard.
  • Coolidge graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935, studied at Columbia, received his A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939, and spent the following year at the Institute of Advanced Study and at Princeton University.
  • During World War II, he was a lieutenant in the Navy and taught for a year at the University of Pennsylvania after the war.
  • He is the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell.
  • Coolidge will assume his new position in July, while Prof. Pope, who has been the director for three and a half years, will resume his teaching in the fine arts department.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Globe, dated May 11, 1948. The article announces the appointment of John P. Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum.

Here are the key details from the article:

  1. John Phillips Coolidge:

    • Age: 34
    • Background: Historian of art and architecture
    • New Position: Director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope
  2. Career and Education:

    • Coolidge will be promoted from assistant professor to associate professor of fine arts at Harvard University and will become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty.
    • He graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935.
    • Studied at Columbia University and received his A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939.
    • Spent the following year at the Institute of Advanced Study and at Princeton University.
  3. Military Service:

    • During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy.
  4. Previous Teaching Experience:

    • Taught for a year at the University of Pennsylvania before coming to Harvard.
  5. Publications:

    • Author of "Mill and Mansion," a study on architecture and society in Lowell.
  6. Family Connection:

    • Son of Julian Coolidge, who is a professor emeritus in the fine arts department at Harvard.
  7. Timeline:

    • Coolidge will assume his new position in July.
    • Arthur Pope, the outgoing director who has served for three and a half years, will return to teaching in the fine arts department.

The clipping is from the Boston News Clip service, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from the "Evening Globe, Boston, Mass." The date stamped on the clipping is "MAY 11 1948." The article is titled "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum." It details the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. He succeeded Professor Arthur Pope, and the announcement was made by Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University.

The piece briefly outlines Coolidge's academic background, noting his graduation from Harvard with high honors in mathematics, his studies at Columbia, his A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939, and his additional studies at the Institute of Advanced Study at Princeton University. It also mentions his military service during the war as a lieutenant in the Navy and his academic role at the University of Pennsylvania.

The clipping continues by explaining that with this appointment, Coolidge would become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. It ends by providing some personal details about his family, stating that he is the son of Julian Coolidge, a professor emeritus of mathematics at Harvard. There is some red handwriting on the clipping that appears to be a filing code or reference number "128F."

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The image shows a clipped newspaper article from the Evening Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, dated May 11, 1948. The headline reads: "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum."

The article announces that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Professor Arthur Pope. The appointment was announced by Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University. Coolidge will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and will become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. He has been an assistant professor for the past year.

Coolidge was born in Cambridge and is the son of Julian Coolidge, a professor emeritus of mathematics at Harvard. John P. Coolidge graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935, studied at Columbia, received an A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939, and spent the following year at the Institute of Advanced Study and at Princeton University.

During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy. After the war, he came to Harvard following a year of teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell.

Coolidge is set to take over his new role in July, while Professor Pope will resume teaching in the fine arts department after serving as director for three and a half years.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Evening Globe Boston, Mass. The clipping is dated May 11, 1948, and it features an article about John P. Coolidge, who has been appointed as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about Coolidge's background, including his education, military service, and previous positions. It also mentions that he will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. The clipping is placed on a gray surface, and the text is printed in black ink.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated May 11, 1948, published by the Evening Globe in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is a formal announcement regarding the appointment of John P. Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details from the Clipping:

Headline:

  • "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum"

Content:

  1. Introduction:

    • John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who served as the director for three and a half years.
  2. Background on Coolidge:

    • Education:
      • Graduated from Harvard University with high honors in 1935.
      • Studied at Columbia University and received his A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939.
      • Spent the following year at the Institute of Advanced Study and at Princeton University.
    • Military Service:
      • Served as a lieutenant in the Navy during the war.
      • After the war, he taught for a year at the University of Pennsylvania before returning to Harvard.
    • Academic Position:
      • Currently an assistant professor of fine arts at Harvard University.
      • Will be promoted to associate professor and become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty.
  3. Professional Achievements:

    • Coolidge is the author of "The Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell.
  4. Transition Details:

    • Coolidge will assume his new role as director of the Fogg Art Museum in July.
    • The previous director, Prof. Arthur Pope, will resume his teaching duties in the fine arts department at Harvard.
  5. Personal Background:

    • Born in Cambridge, Coolidge is the son of Julian Coolidge, a professor emeritus in the fine arts department at Harvard.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, indicative of its historical nature.
  • The text is typed in a classic serif font, typical of mid-20th-century newspaper design.
  • There is a red handwritten notation in the top left corner that reads "128 F", possibly a filing or cataloging mark.

Summary:

The image captures a historical news article announcing the appointment of John P. Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. It provides detailed background on Coolidge’s education, military service, academic career, and professional accomplishments, as well as the transition details from his predecessor, Arthur Pope. The clipping reflects the formal tone and style of mid-20th-century news reporting.