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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802647

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The image is a news clipping from a Boston newspaper dated May 13, 1948. The clipping announces John Phillips Coolidge, of Cambridge, as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The clipping includes a black-and-white photograph of Coolidge, who is dressed in formal attire, and is positioned below the text. The clipping has a stamp at the top that indicates it was posted in Boston, Massachusetts, and there is a red stamp in the upper left corner that reads "128F," which likely indicates a catalog or filing number. The paper appears to be aged, with some wear and tear, suggesting it is from the mid-20th century.

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This image shows a news clipping from the Boston Post dated May 13, 1948. The clipping is titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The main content of the clipping announces the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of John Phillips Coolidge, who is shown wearing a suit and tie. The word "DIRECTOR" is prominently displayed at the top of the photograph, and the clipping has a red outline around it. The text beneath the photograph reads: "John Phillips Coolidge of Cambridge, named director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University." There is also a handwritten note "128F" on the clipping.

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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a larger piece of paper, likely for archival purposes.

Here is a detailed description:

  • Main Artifact: The central piece is a small, vertically oriented newspaper clipping. It features a halftone, black-and-white portrait of a man with neatly combed dark hair, a mustache, and wearing a suit and tie. He is looking slightly to his right with a subtle, pleasant expression.

  • Headline: Directly above the photograph, the word "DIRECTOR" is printed in large, bold, capital letters.

  • Caption: Below the photo, the caption reads: "John Phillips Coolidge of Cambridge, named director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University."

  • Archival Markings:

    • A red handwritten mark, "128F", is visible to the upper left of the photo.
    • A thin red line is drawn under the caption.
    • The clipping is mounted on a larger, off-white piece of paper.
  • Source Information (on the mount):

    • At the top, typed text reads: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP", followed by the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."
    • Below this, a printed postal stamp indicates: "Post, Boston, Mass. MAY 13 1948"

In summary, this is a preserved news clipping from May 13, 1948, announcing the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping was processed and stored by the "Boston News Clip" service.

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The image shows a clipping from the Boston News Clip dated May 13, 1948. The clipping features a photograph of a man, identified as John Phillips Coolidge, who is described as the named director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping includes the museum's address, which is 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts. The photograph of Coolidge is in black and white and shows him wearing a suit and tie, with a serious expression on his face.

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The image shows a clipping from the Boston News, dated May 13, 1948. The clipping features a photograph of a man with a mustache and short hair, dressed in a suit and tie. The man is identified as John Phillips Coolidge of Cambridge, who is the named director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping is printed on white paper and has a red border around the photograph. The text is printed in black font and provides information about the man's position and affiliation with the museum. The image appears to be a historical document, possibly used for promotional or informational purposes.

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The image shows a news clipping from the Boston News Clip dated May 13, 1948. The clipping is from the Boston Post and is labeled as a DIRECTOR clipping, marked with the code 128F.

The content of the clipping announces that John Phillips Coolidge of Cambridge has been named the director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The article features a small black-and-white photograph of John Phillips Coolidge, who appears to be a man with short, dark hair and a formal appearance, likely in a suit and tie. The text is printed in a clean, typewriter-style font, typical of newspaper clippings from that era. The overall design is simple and straightforward, focusing on delivering the news concisely.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 13, 1948. The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of John Phillips Coolidge, identified as the named director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • Title: Boston News Clip
    • Address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
    • Date: May 13, 1948
  • Photograph
    • Subject: John Phillips Coolidge
    • Caption: John Phillips Coolidge of Cambridge, named director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
  • Additional Information
    • Stamp: 12¢F (likely indicating postage or a filing stamp)

This clipping provides a snapshot of John Phillips Coolidge's appointment as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1948.

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The image features a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 13, 1948. The clipping is titled "DIRECTOR" and includes a black-and-white photograph of John Phillips Coolidge, who was appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge. The clipping also includes the address of the Boston News Clip, which is located at 120 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the clipping. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to the Fogg Art Museum and its leadership.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated May 13, 1948, featuring a black-and-white photograph of a man with dark hair and a suit. The headline "DIRECTOR" is prominently displayed above the photo, accompanied by a caption that reads: "John Phillips Coolidge of Cambridge, named director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University." The clipping is placed on a gray background, with a red handwritten notation "128F" visible in the top-left corner of the clipping. The overall appearance suggests that the clipping is an archival document or a historical record.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of John Phillips Coolidge, accompanied by a caption that reads: "John Phillips Coolidge of Cambridge, named director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University." The clipping is set against a light gray background.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is rectangular in shape and has a yellowed appearance.
    • It features a black-and-white photograph of John Phillips Coolidge.
    • The photo is positioned below the word "DIRECTOR," which is written in large letters.
    • A red line runs horizontally across the top of the photo, with the number "128F" written in red ink above it.
    • The caption below the photo provides information about John Phillips Coolidge's appointment as director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
  • Boston News Clip
    • A small piece of paper is placed on top of the clipping, bearing the text "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" in bold letters.
    • The address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." is printed below the title.
    • A thin black line separates the address from the date "Post Boston, Mass. MAY 13 1948," which is stamped in gray ink.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a light gray color.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping announcing John Phillips Coolidge's appointment as director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, accompanied by a photograph and a Boston News Clip with a date stamp.