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This image displays a vintage press clipping, preserved on an off-white paper strip that appears aged and slightly worn, with a visible crease and a torn bottom-right corner. The clipping is affixed to, or part of, a larger piece of cardstock that serves as a header from Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Header (Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau):

• The name “Burrelle’s” is written in an elegant, flowing blue script font.
• Below it, a small line drawing of a pair of scissors is centered.
• Text in blue print reads:
  • “ESTABLISHED 1888”
  • “BArclay 7-5371” (a telephone number with a central office name and number format common in the early-to-mid 20th century).
  • “PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU”
  • “165 Church Street - New York”
  • Below a horizontal rule: “NEW YORK, N.Y. HERALD TRIBUNE”
  • Circulation figures: “Circ. D. 358,813 - S. 708,754” (Daily and Sunday circulation).

Clipping Content:

• A stamped date on the header reads “JUN 20 1948” in faint brown ink.

• The article headline in bold, larger type reads:
  “John Phillips Coolidge
  To Direct Fogg Museum”

  • Sub-headline: “Special to the Herald Tribune”

• Dateline: “CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 19.—”

• Body Text: The article announces the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge, age thirty-four, historian of art and architecture, as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, succeeding Professor Arthur Pope.

  Key biographical details include:

  • He will take office the following July.
  • He was assistant professor of fine arts at Harvard for the previous year.
  • He came to Harvard in 1947 after teaching at the University of Pennsylvania for a year.
  • He served three years in the Navy, attaining the rank of lieutenant.
  • He taught art at Vassar College from 1937 to 1939.
  • He graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935.
  • He was an architectural student at Columbia University in 1935–1936.
  • He received an A.M. degree from the Institute for Fine Arts of New York University in 1939.
  • He studied at the Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton University during 1939–1940.

Overall Context:
This clipping is a professionally preserved newspaper article from the New York Herald Tribune, sourced by Burrelle’s — a long-standing press clipping service — capturing a significant personnel announcement in the American art world: the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as director of one of the nation’s most prestigious university art museums. The date (June 1948) and the style (typewriter font, layout, paper quality) firmly place the item in the mid-20th century.

This artifact offers insight not only into Coolidge’s career but also into media practices of the time, including how institutional appointments were reported and archived. John Phillips Coolidge was a prominent figure in American art history, and he later served as Director of the Fogg Museum for over two decades, significantly shaping its collections and scholarly reputation.

The image is a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "Herald Tribune," dated June 20, 1948. It is a news article titled "John Phillips Coolidge To Direct Fogg Museum." The article is a reprint from the Herald Tribune and provides details about John Phillips Coolidge's appointment as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions Coolidge's background, including his academic and professional experiences, such as his position as an assistant professor of fine arts at Harvard, his service in the Navy, and his education at various institutions, including Harvard, Columbia University, and the Institute for Fine Arts of New York University. The clipping includes the logo and contact information for Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York, and provides the Herald Tribune's circulation numbers. The newspaper clipping is pasted on a piece of paper with a date mark "JUN 20 1948."

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated June 20, 1948. The clipping announces that John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed as the new director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. He is succeeding Professor Arthur Pope and will take office in July. The article outlines Coolidge's background, including his roles as an assistant professor at Harvard, his teaching experience at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College, his service in the Navy, and his education at Harvard, Columbia University, the Institute for Fine Arts of New York University, and the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University.

The top of the clipping includes the logo and contact information for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which is established in 1888 and located at 165 Church Street in New York. The logo features a pair of scissors and the bureau's telephone number. The newspaper's circulation figures are also mentioned.

The image depicts a press clipping, which is a piece of paper containing a printed news article. The clipping is from the "Herald Tribune" and is dated June 19, 1939. The headline reads "John Phillips Coolidge To Direct Fogg Museum." The article provides information about John Phillips Coolidge, a historian of art and architecture, who has been appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Professor Arthur Pope. The clipping includes details about Coolidge's background, education, and previous roles, highlighting his qualifications for the position.

The image is a photograph of a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "Herald Tribune." The clipping is dated June 19, and it announces the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the director of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The clipping is on a piece of paper with a header that reads "Burrelles Established 1888" and includes a logo of a pair of scissors, indicating that it is from a press clipping bureau.

The text of the clipping is as follows:

"John Phillips Coolidge To Direct Fogg Museum
Special to the Herald Tribune
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 19.--John Phillips Coolidge, thirty-four, historian of art and architecture of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University succeeding Professor Arthur Pope.
The new director, who will take office next July, has been assistant professor of fine arts at Harvard for the last year. He came to Harvard in 1947 after a year of teaching art at the University of Pennsylvania. For three years he served in the Navy with the rank of lieutenant. He taught art at Vassar College from 1937 to 1939.
Professor Coolidge graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935. He was an architectural student at Columbia University in 1935-1936, and received the A. M. degree from the Institute for Fine Arts of New York University in 1939. He passed the year 1939-1940 studying at the Institute for Advanced Study and at Princeton University."

The clipping is printed on a piece of paper with a rectangular shape, and the edges are slightly frayed, indicating that it has been handled and stored for some time. The paper is of a light color, and the text is printed in black ink. The clipping is positioned on a gray background, which could be the surface on which it was photographed or scanned.

The information provided in the clipping details John Phillips Coolidge's background, education, and career leading up to his appointment as the director of the Fogg Museum. It highlights his academic achievements, including his graduation from Harvard with high honors, his studies at Columbia University and the Institute for Fine Arts of New York University, and his teaching positions at Vassar College and the University of Pennsylvania. It also mentions his service in the Navy during World War II.

The clipping serves as a historical record of John Phillips Coolidge's appointment as the director of the Fogg Museum, which is a significant position in the field of art and architecture. It provides insight into his qualifications and experience, as well as the context of his appointment in the mid-20th century.

The image shows a vintage press clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated June 20, 1948. The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, and is labeled with the establishment year 1888 and the Barclay address 7-5371.

Description of the Clipping Content:

The headline reads:
"John Phillips Coolidge To Direct Fogg Museum"

The article announces the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Professor Arthur Pope. Key details from the article include:

1. Appointment Details:

   • Coolidge, a thirty-four-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum.
   • He will assume the position in July.

2. Background of John Phillips Coolidge:

   • Current Role: Assistant professor of fine arts at Harvard University.
   • Previous Experience:
     • Taught art at Vassar College from 1937 to 1939.
     • Served as a lieutenant in the Navy for three years before that.
     • Taught art at the University of Pennsylvania for one year prior to joining Harvard in 1947.

3. Education:

   • Graduated from Harvard University with high honors in 1935.
   • Studied architecture at Columbia University (1935–1936).
   • Earned an A.M. degree from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University in 1936.
   • Received the M.S. degree from the same institute in 1939.
   • Studied at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University during 1939–1940.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is typed and appears to be a printed excerpt, likely from a newspaper archive or clipping service.
• The top portion of the clipping includes the header of the Press Clipping Bureau, featuring a stylized logo with the name "Burzelles" in elegant script.
• The text is clear and legible, with standard newspaper typography of the era.

Contextual Significance:

This clipping highlights a significant appointment in the art world, marking the transition of leadership at the prestigious Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The article provides a concise overview of Coolidge's qualifications, emphasizing his academic and professional background in art and architecture.

The overall presentation suggests this is a historical document, likely preserved for archival or research purposes.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping with the header logo and details of "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street, New York. It indicates that the service was established in 1888, and provides a telephone number BARclay 7-5371.

The newspaper clipping is from the New York Herald Tribune, with a circulation detail of "Circ. D. 358,813 - S. 708,754." The article is dated June 20, 1948, and is titled "John Phillips Coolidge to Direct Fogg Museum." The content of the article is "Special to the Herald Tribune," and it originates from Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated June 19. It discusses John Phillips Coolidge, a 34-year-old historian of art and architecture, being appointed as the director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, succeeding Professor Arthur Pope. The article elaborates on Coolidge's academic background, his previous positions, military service, and his education credentials, including studies at Harvard, Columbia University, the Institute for Fine Arts of New York University, and the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University.

This image is a newspaper clipping saved by "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," a service based at 165 Church Street, New York, established in 1888. The clipping announces the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Professor Arthur Pope. The article details Coolidge's background, including:

• His role as an assistant professor of fine arts at Harvard since 1947.
• Previous teaching experience at the University of Pennsylvania and Vassar College.
• His service in the Navy during WWII, reaching the rank of lieutenant.
• Academic achievements, including a high honors degree from Harvard in 1935, studies at Columbia University, an A.M. degree from the Institute for Fine Arts of New York University in 1939, and advanced studies at Princeton University in 1939-1940.

The clipping is dated June 20, 1948. The top section of the clipping contains the heading for Burrelle's service, printed in blue text, with a scissors icon. Below this, it references the article's original publication in the New York Herald Tribune.

Two old clipping pieces mounted on a gray background.

• Top: A beige Burrell’s Press Clipping Bureau card in blue ink. It features a large script logo with scissors, the text “Burrell’s,” “Established 1888,” and contact info (165 Church Street, New York) along with references to the New York Herald Tribune. There is a faint date stamp (June 1948) at the bottom of the card.

• Bottom: A news clipping with a bold headline about someone being named to direct the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University). The article is a short biographical piece, dated Cambridge, Mass., June 19, and describes the appointment and the person’s background in art and architecture.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping from the Press Clipping Bureau named Burrelle's, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is stamped with the date "JUN 20 1948."

The headline of the article reads: "John Phillips Coolidge To Direct Fogg Museum."

The article states that John Phillips Coolidge, a thirty-four-year-old historian of art and architecture, has been appointed director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, succeeding Professor Arthur Pope. Coolidge is set to take office in July and has been an assistant professor of fine arts at Harvard for the past year. He joined Harvard in 1947 after teaching art at the University of Pennsylvania for a year. Prior to that, he served in the Navy as a lieutenant and taught art at Vassar College from 1937 to 1939.

Coolidge graduated from Harvard with high honors in 1935, was an architecture student at Columbia University from 1935-1936, received an A.M. degree from the Institute for Fine Arts at New York University in 1939, and studied at the Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton University during 1939-1940.