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This image displays a historical newspaper clipping, mounted on a piece of paper or cardstock, likely from a press archive or personal collection. The clipping is dated May 11, 1948, and sourced from the Evening Globe in Boston, Mass., with the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" printed above the newspaper's name and address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.

The article is titled:

John P. Coolidge
New Director of
Fogg Art Museum

It reports the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, and the appointment was announced by Provost Paul H. Buck.

Key points from the article:

• Coolidge will also be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. He had been serving as an assistant professor for the previous year.
• He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is the son of Julian Coolidge, a professor emeritus in the fine arts department.
• His educational background includes graduating from Harvard with high honors in 1935, studying at Columbia, receiving an A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 1939, and spending a year at the Institute of Advanced Study and Princeton University.
• During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy and taught for a year at the University of Pennsylvania before coming to Harvard.
• He is the author of “Mill and Mansion,” a study of architecture and society in Lowell, Massachusetts.
• Coolidge will take up his new post in July. Prof. Pope, who had served as director for three and a half years, will resume teaching.

The clipped article shows signs of age, with yellowed paper and a red handwritten marking—“128 F”—visible in the upper left corner of the clipping itself. The entire item is affixed to a larger, slightly off-white backing sheet, suggesting archival preservation.

This clipping offers valuable insight into mid-20th century academic and museum leadership transitions at Harvard, documenting the early career of a prominent art historian and curator.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is from the Evening Globe in Boston, Massachusetts. It discusses the appointment of John P. Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. The text provides details about Coolidge's background, including his education and career history. It mentions that he was appointed to succeed Prof. Arthur Pope, who had been the director for three and a half years. The clipping also notes that Coolidge will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and will become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. The text is typed in black ink on a cream-colored paper, and there is a red notation at the top left corner that reads "128F." The paper appears aged, suggesting it is a historical document.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Evening Globe, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is about the appointment of John P. Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about John Phillips Coolidge, stating that he is a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture who has been appointed to succeed Prof. Arthur Pope. It mentions that Prof. Coolidge will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and will become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. The article also notes that Prof. Coolidge is the son of Julian Coolidge, a professor emeritus of mathematics at Harvard. The article provides additional details about Prof. Coolidge's educational background and his service in the Navy during the war.

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.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, probably from the Evening Globe in Boston, Massachusetts. It is dated May 11, 1948, and is about the appointment of John P. Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum.

The clipping is in black and white and is printed on paper that appears to be slightly aged. The top of the clipping has the name of the newspaper and its address, followed by the date. Below this, there is a headline that reads "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum."

The article provides details about John P. Coolidge's background, including his education and previous roles. It mentions that he is 34 years old, a historian of art and architecture, and the son of Julian Coolidge, a 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 the war, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy and taught at the University of Pennsylvania. Coolidge is the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell. He will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. Coolidge will take over his new post in July, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope, who has been the director for three and a half years and will resume his teaching in the fine arts department.

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.

• The image shows two vintage newspaper clippings laid on a gray background. The top piece is a small “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” from the Evening Globe, dated May 11, 1948, with the address 120 Tremont Street, Boston.
• The larger bottom clipping has the headline: “John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum.” The opening line reads: “John Phillips Coolidge, 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope, Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University announced last night.” The article goes on to describe Coolidge’s background, education, and wartime service, and notes he will take over the post in July.
• There is a small red handwritten mark (looks like “128 F”) on the upper left of the bottom clipping. The overall appearance is of aged newspaper cuttings, likely from a scrapbook.

This is an image of a newspaper clipping titled "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum." The clipping, from the "Boston News Clip," dated May 11, 1948, announces that John Phillips Coolidge has been appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Professor Arthur Pope. Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, is also promoted to associate professor of fine arts and will become a permanent faculty member at Harvard University.

The article mentions Coolidge's background, noting that he was born in Cambridge, is the son of Julian Coolidge (a professor emeritus of mathematics at Harvard), and graduated with high honors from Harvard in 1935. His education also includes advanced studies at Columbia University, the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University, and 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.

The article highlights Coolidge's book, "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell, Massachusetts. Coolidge is set to take over the position in July, while outgoing director Professor Pope will return to teaching fine arts.

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."

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.