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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802646

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This image displays a historical document: a news clipping mounted on a larger sheet of cardstock for archival or research purposes.

The document consists of two parts:

  1. Backing Card:

    • At the top, in bold, sans-serif capital letters, it reads: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP".
    • Below this, it lists an address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.".
    • A horizontal line separates this header from the rest.
    • Below the line, it is labeled: "Transcript" (indicating the source newspaper) and "Holyoke, Mass." (the location of the newspaper).
    • The date of the clipping is prominently stamped in large, dark letters: "MAY 13 1948".
  2. The News Clipping:

    • This is a smaller, slightly discolored piece of newsprint, visibly aged with a yellowish tint.
    • It has been marked with red ink or pencil. The entire clipping is outlined with a red rectangle. A red line crosses out part of the text at the top, which includes the word "confidential". Another red mark, possibly "128-F", is handwritten across the clipping.
    • The main text of the clipping reads:

      "John Phillips Coolidge, son of Julian Phillips, emeritus professor of math at Harvard, has been named director of the Fogg Art museum at Harvard. He is 34."

Summary:

The image captures a preserved news clipping from the Transcript newspaper of Holyoke, Massachusetts, dated May 13, 1948. The clipping announces that John Phillips Coolidge, aged 34 and son of Harvard math professor Julian Phillips, has been appointed as the director of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The document was prepared by "Boston News Clip," which likely provided clipping services, and was marked with red ink, possibly for filing, categorization, or to indicate its importance or sensitivity (given the crossed-out word "confidential"). The overall presentation suggests it was part of a research file or archive.

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The image is a news clipping from "Boston News Clip" located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The date of the clipping is May 13, 1948. The clipping is marked "Transcript" from Holyoke, Mass. The text is stated to be "confidential" but this word is crossed out in red ink, followed by the handwritten number "128-F."

The content of the clipping reports on John Phillips Coolidge, who is described as the son of Julian Phillips, an emeritus professor of math at Harvard. It states that John Phillips Coolidge has been named the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. He is 34 years old.

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The image is a scan of a clipped newspaper article titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," dated May 13, 1948, from the Transcript in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The clipping announces the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge, son of Julian Phillips, an emeritus professor of mathematics at Harvard, as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. It notes that he is 34 years old.

The clipping is secured to a white backing card with a pin or similar fastener. The text on the card includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."

The clipping itself has some markings on it. The word "confidential" is crossed out in red ink, and the number "128-F" is written in red ink over the word "confidential." Additionally, there are handwritten notes in the margins of the clipping, including the letters "e," "S," and "S."

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The image features a document that appears to be a transcript from the Boston News Clip, dated May 13, 1948. The document is placed on a gray background. The text reads: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP 120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass. Transcript Holyoke, Mass. MAY 13 1948." Below this heading, there is a smaller piece of paper attached, which reads: "confidential information even if the committee did label it confidential. 128F." The main text of the transcript is written in red ink and states: "John Phillips Coolidge, son of Julian Phillips, emeritus professor of math at Harvard, has been named director of the Fogg Art museum at Harvard. He is 34."

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The image shows a piece of paper with text printed on it. The text is in black and red fonts. The paper is rectangular and is placed on a gray background. The text on the paper reads "Boston News Clip" at the top, followed by "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." and "Transcript Holyoke, Mass." The date "MAY 13 1948" is printed in bold letters below. The text is printed in a slanting position.

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The image shows a document titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP", located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.. The document is labeled as a Transcript from Holyoke, Mass., dated MAY 13 1948.

The main content of the document appears to be a news clipping or excerpt. At the top of the visible text, there is a handwritten note that reads "confidential information", with the word "confidential" underlined and the phrase "the committee did label it confidential" written above it. Below this, there is a handwritten marking "128-F".

The printed text in the document states:

John Phillips Coolidge, son of Julian Phillips, emeritus professor of math at Harvard, has been named director of the Fogg Art museum at Harvard. He is 34.

The document has visible red markings, including underlines and annotations, suggesting it has been reviewed or annotated for emphasis or classification. The overall appearance indicates it is an archived or historical document, possibly used for record-keeping or research purposes. The handwritten notes and markings imply that the content was considered sensitive or required special handling.

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The image depicts a news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 13, 1948. The clipping features a headline that reads "John Phillips Coolidge, son of Julian Phillips, emeritus professor of math at Harvard, has been named director of the Fogg Art museum at Harvard. He is 34." The article is marked with red pencil, indicating that it was labeled as confidential.

The clipping is set against a gray background, suggesting that it may be part of a larger collection or archive. The overall appearance of the image is one of a historical document, with the yellowed paper and handwritten notes adding to its nostalgic feel.

In terms of visual content, the clipping is relatively simple, consisting only of the headline and a brief paragraph of text. However, the use of red pencil to mark the article as confidential adds a sense of intrigue and suggests that the information contained within may be sensitive or important.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, offering insight into the lives and careers of individuals who were significant figures in their fields. The clipping serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving historical documents and the value of studying the past to gain a deeper understanding of the present.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 13, 1948. The clipping is titled "Transcript Holyoke, Mass." and features a news article about John Phillips Coolidge, who has been appointed as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article provides details about Coolidge's background, including his education and family connections.

Key Points:

  • Date: May 13, 1948
  • Newspaper: Boston News Clip
  • Title: Transcript Holyoke, Mass.
  • Article Topic: Appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University
  • Article Details:
    • Coolidge's background, including his education and family connections
    • His appointment as director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of a historical event in the art world, highlighting the appointment of a new director at a prestigious museum.

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The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 13, 1948.

  • The clipping is on a white piece of paper with the words "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." printed at the top.
  • Below this, it says "Transcript Holyoke, Mass." and "MAY 13 1948".
  • The clipping itself is a small article about John Phillips Coolidge being named director of the Fogg Art museum at Harvard.
  • The article is partially obscured by red ink markings, including a large "X" through the top portion and a red box around the main text.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of an old newspaper clipping, possibly from an archive or historical collection.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, accompanied by a typed note on a white card. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." printed at the top. Below this, it reads "Transcript Holyoke, Mass." and "MAY 13 1948" in gray ink.

The clipping itself appears to be yellowed and features red handwritten markings. Although partially obscured, the text reveals that John Phillips Coolidge, son of Julian Phillips, has been appointed director of the Fogg Art museum at Harvard University. His age is noted as 34.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clipping and accompanying note. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact, possibly related to the Fogg Art Museum or Harvard University.