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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated May 11, 1948. It is a news item announcing the appointment of John P. Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Clipping:

• Headline: “John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum”
• Byline: The article is from the Boston Globe, with an address listed as 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
• Date: May 11, 1948 — stamped in ink and handwritten as “MAY 11 1948”.
• Red Ink Annotations: There are handwritten red markings, including the number “128 F” and a red line above the headline — likely a filing or archival notation.

Content Summary:

• John Phillips Coolidge, 34, is described as a historian of art and architecture.
• He succeeds Prof. Arthur Pope, who will resume teaching after three and a half years as director.
• Coolidge is promoted to associate professor of fine arts and becomes a permanent member of the Harvard faculty.
• He has been an assistant professor at Harvard for the past year.

Personal Background:

• Born in Cambridge, MA, son of Julian Coolidge, emeritus professor of mathematics at Harvard.
• Graduated Harvard with high honors (1935), studied at Columbia, received his M.A. from the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU (1939), and spent a year at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton.
• Served as a lieutenant in the Navy during WWII.
• Taught for a year at the University of Pennsylvania before coming to Harvard.
• Author of “Mill and Mansion”, a study of architecture and society in Lowell, MA.

Transition:

• Coolidge will take over his new post in July.
• Prof. Pope will return to teaching in the fine arts department.

Visual Notes:

• The clipping is slightly yellowed with age, typical for paper from the 1940s.
• Some text at the top is cut off or obscured, including what appears to be a partial phrase: “...the urgent duty of the na-”
• The layout is typical of mid-20th century newspaper articles: bold headline, justified text, no images or graphics.

This clipping highlights a significant appointment in American academic and museum history — marking the leadership transition of one of the nation’s most prestigious university art museums at the time.

The image is a news clipping from a newspaper dated May 11, 1948. It is titled "Boston News Clip" and lists the address as 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The paper is the "Globe" from Boston, Massachusetts. The headline of the clipping reads, "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum."

The article discusses the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope. It mentions that Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. The article provides details about Coolidge's background, including his education and his work during and after the war. It also mentions that Prof. Coolidge will take over his new post in July, and Prof. Pope, who has been the director for three and a half years, will resume his teaching in the fine arts department.

This image is a newspaper clipping from the "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 as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope. Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University made the announcement.

The article provides details about Coolidge's background, stating that he will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty. It mentions that he has been an assistant professor for the past year. Coolidge was born in Cambridge and is the son of Julian Coolidge, professor emeritus of mathematics at Harvard. He 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 a year at the Institute of Advanced Study and Princeton University.

During the war, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy. The article also notes that he is the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell. Prof. Coolidge is scheduled to take over his new post 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.

The clipping is labeled as "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at the top and includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." There is also a red stamp on the clipping with the number "128 F."

This image shows a vintage news clipping from the Boston Globe, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping announces the appointment of John P. Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article provides details about Coolidge's background, including his age (34), his academic credentials, and his family history. It mentions that Coolidge is the son of Julian Coolidge, a former president of Harvard University. 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 article concludes with information about the previous director, Prof. Arthur Pope, and his plans to resume teaching in the fine arts department.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping is from the Globe section and is located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping appears to be a press release or announcement about the appointment of a new director for the Fogg Art Museum.

The main text of the clipping reads as follows:

John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum

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 new director 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. He 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 was a lieutenant in the Navy, and came to Harvard after teaching for a year at the University of Pennsylvania. The new director is the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell.

Prof. Coolidge will take over his new post in July. Prof. Pope, who has been the director for three and a half years, will resume his teaching in the fine arts department.

The clipping is presented on a gray background, and the text is printed in black ink. The top of the clipping has a header with the name of the newspaper and its location, while the bottom of the clipping contains the date of publication. The clipping appears to be a standard format for a newspaper announcement, with the main text centered and the header and footer providing additional context and information.

The image shows a news clipping from the Boston Globe, dated May 11, 1948, and sourced from Boston News Clip at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The headline reads: "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum."

Key Details from the Article:

1. Appointment Announcement:

   • 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 had served as director for three and a half years.

2. Professional Background:

   • Coolidge is described as the son of Julian Coolidge, a professor emeritus of mathematics at Harvard.
   • He graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1933.
   • He 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 and later at Princeton University.

3. Academic and Professional Roles:

   • Coolidge has been an assistant professor at Harvard for the past year.
   • Upon taking the new role, he will be promoted to associate professor of fine arts and become a permanent member of the Harvard faculty.

4. Military Service:

   • During World War II, Coolidge served as a lieutenant in the Navy after teaching at Harvard.
   • He later spent a year at the University of Pennsylvania.

5. Publications:

   • Coolidge is the author of "Mill and Mansion," a study of architecture and society in Lowell.

6. Transition Details:

   • Coolidge will assume his new role as director of the Fogg Art Museum in July.
   • Prof. Arthur Pope will resume his teaching duties in the fine arts department after his term as director concludes.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is presented on a light-colored background with a clean, typed layout typical of newspaper clippings.
• The text is black and clearly legible, with the headline in bold, larger font to emphasize the main news.
• The source information ("Boston News Clip") and the newspaper name ("Globe") are prominently displayed at the top.

This clipping highlights Coolidge’s academic and professional achievements and his new leadership role at the prestigious Fogg Art Museum.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip," dated May 11, 1948. It announces John P. Coolidge's appointment as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope. Coolidge, a historian of art and architecture, is also promoted to associate professor of fine arts as part of his new role.

The article provides biographical details about Coolidge, highlighting his educational achievements, such as his graduation from Harvard with honors in 1935, further studies at Columbia University, and an A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University. It mentions his work at the Institute of Advanced Study and Princeton University, as well as his service as a lieutenant in the Navy during World War II. Coolidge is also noted as the author of a study on architecture and society in Lowell.

The article concludes with the details of Prof. Pope resuming teaching in the fine arts department. The clipping includes clear printed text with minor handwritten notations on it.

• A vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a gray background.
• The top piece is labeled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with the address “120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass.” and a stamp showing “GLOBE Boston, Mass.” plus the date “MAY 11 1948.”
• The lower, overlapped clipping has the headline: “John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum” in bold serif type.
• The article describes John Phillips Coolidge, 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, being appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Prof. Arthur Pope. It details his education (Harvard, Columbia, NYU Institute of Fine Arts), his Navy service, his family, and notes that Prof. Pope will resume teaching in the fine arts department.
• There are red handwritten markings across the clipped area, and the two pieces are layered with the bottom clipping in a tan color.

This image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping. At the top, it has "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" printed in bold, followed by the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." Below this header is part of a stamp from the Globe newspaper in Boston, Mass., dated "MAY 1 1948."

The main headline reads "John P. Coolidge New Director of Fogg Art Museum." The article announces the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the director of the Fogg Art Museum, who is 34 years old and a historian of art and architecture. He succeeds Professor Arthur Pope. Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University made the announcement the previous night. The article talks about Coolidge's background, education, and career, including his military service during World War II, his academic roles, and his publications. It mentions that Coolidge will begin his new role in July and that the outgoing director, Professor Pope, will return to teaching in the fine arts department.

The clipping has aged, with some discoloration of the paper, and there is a red pencil mark over the date stamp.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated May 11, 1948. The clipping announces that John P. Coolidge has been appointed the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, succeeded Prof. Arthur Pope. The announcement was made by Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University.

The article notes that 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.

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

During the war, Coolidge served as a lieutenant in the Navy and came to Harvard after teaching for a year at the University of Pennsylvania. 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, while Prof. Pope, the former director for three and a half years, will resume teaching in the fine arts department.