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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802651

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The image is a scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings from the year 1948. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A news clipping from the Boston Herald-Tribune dated May 25, 1948, titled "Dean Donham and Eight Other Harvard Professors to Retire." The article discusses the retirement of several professors from Harvard University, including Dean Donham.
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • A clipping from the New York Herald-Tribune dated June 14, 1948, titled "About Books" by Jan and Roi Cooper. It reviews a book about the Cotswolds, discussing the region's history, architecture, and charm.
  3. Middle Left Side:

    • A clipping from the Harvard University Press dated May 25, 1948, announcing the publication of a book titled "The October Revolution" by John M. Roberts.
  4. Middle Center:

    • A clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 6, 1948, titled "Miss Manning Engaged." It announces the engagement of Miss Mildred I. Manning to Donald R. Rimkelt.
    • Below it, there is a photograph of Miss Mildred I. Manning, the bride-to-be.
  5. Middle Right Side:

    • A clipping from the Boston News Clip dated June 6, 1948, titled "Lee Manning to Wed Cambridge Man." It provides details about the upcoming wedding of Miss Manning and Mr. Rimkelt.
  6. Bottom Left Corner:

    • A clipping from the New York Herald-Tribune dated May 27, 1948, titled "Record Breakers of the Book World." It discusses the record-breaking sales of a book titled "The October Revolution."
  7. Bottom Right Corner:

    • A clipping from the New York Herald-Tribune dated June 13, 1948, titled "In Retrospect" by Clyde Farnsworth. The article discusses the art of John Marin, his techniques, and his contributions to American art.

The clippings are arranged neatly on the scrapbook page, with dates and sources clearly marked, providing a snapshot of notable events and announcements from 1948.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings and a photograph, all carefully arranged and pasted on a sheet of paper. The clippings are from various publications, including "The New York Times," "Boston News Clip," and "Y Herald-Tribune," with dates ranging from May 1948 to June 1948. The topics covered include announcements of retirements, an engagement notice, an article about a book on Rembrandt, and an article about the decline of American art. The photograph is of a woman identified as "Miss Mildred I. Manning," with a note indicating she is engaged to Donald A. Rundlett. The clippings and the photograph are organized in a scrapbook-like manner, suggesting this is a keepsake or a record of notable events and people from that period.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings and other documents from the mid-20th century, specifically from 1948. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Harvard Professors Retirement)

    • Title: "DEAN DONHAM AND EIGHT OTHER HARVARD PROFESSORS TO RETIRE"
    • Content: This clipping reports on the retirement of nine professors from Harvard University. Dean Donham, Dean of Harvard's Business Administration, and eight other professors, including George F. Baker, Arthur R. Forbes, and others, are retiring. It mentions that the retirements are effective on October 31, 1948.
  2. Top Right Clipping (John Philip Sousa Appointment)

    • Title: "John Philip Sousa Appointed to Harvard"
    • Content: This piece discusses the appointment of John Philip Sousa to Harvard's faculty, highlighting his contributions to music education and his achievements in the field of music.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (Book Publication)

    • Title: "Harvard University Press to Publish Book"
    • Content: A notice about a book scheduled for publication by Harvard University Press, mentioning the author, Robert E. Berg, and the subject, which involves a new edition of a work on the history of Harvard.
  4. Middle Center Clipping (Boston News Clips)

    • Date: June 1948
    • Content: Various small news headlines:
      • "Boston News Clips" mentions several events:
        • One mentions the engagement of Miss Mildred I. Manning to Donald A. Rundlett.
        • Another includes an article on the retirement of a Dutch artist and a mention of a museum exhibit.
        • A few other smaller news snippets related to local events and announcements.
  5. Right Section (Y Herald-Tribune Clippings)

    • Clippings:
      • June 14, 1948: Discusses the appointment of John Philip Sousa to Harvard.
      • June 6, 1948: Features a detailed article about the artist Hester Bateman Silver, including her historical contributions and her work at the Ruggles Museum.
      • May 27, 1948: Remarks about the gallery of the Roth in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and mentions a book on the history of Harvard.
      • June 3, 1948: Announces the retirement of a leading authority on Dutch and Flemish art, along with the appointment of a new curator.
  6. Bottom Left Clipping (Record Columbia)

    • Content: A brief notice about a Columbia record featuring a Dutch artist, mentioning the album's availability and its price.
  7. Bottom Center Clipping (Engagement)

    • Engagement of Miss Mildred I. Manning: The same engagement story as seen in the middle center clipping, confirming the details of the engagement to Donald A. Rundlett.
  8. Right Lower Section (In Retirement and Art Collection)

    • Content: Describes the retirement of Mr. Treman and his art collection, focusing on his contributions to modern art and the auction of his collection, including the works of renowned artists.

Overall, the collection highlights significant events related to Harvard University, the arts, academic retirements, and notable appointments in 1948.

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The image is a collage of various newspaper clippings and articles, each with different dates and headlines, primarily from the mid-1940s. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left (June 14, 1948):

    • Headline: "Dean Donham and Eight Other Harvard Professors to Retire."
    • Content: This article mentions the retirement of Dean Donham and eight other Harvard professors, including Arthur B. Forbes, George F. Baker, and others, from their respective positions. The professors are listed along with their departments, such as economics, physiology, and chemistry.
  2. Top Center (June 14, 1948):

    • Headline: "Boston News Clip."
    • Content: A brief mention of the appointment of John Phillips to the Harvard Corporation.
  3. Top Right (June 14, 1948):

    • Headline: "John and Rob."
    • Content: This is a brief article about John Phillips and Robert Cooley, focusing on Cooley's new book, "Introduction to Mathematical Statistics."
  4. Middle Left (May 27, 1948):

    • Headline: "Remembrances of the Reich."
    • Content: An article discussing the exhibition of Hitler's personal objects and the memories they evoke, including a mention of the upcoming publication of a book by Robert Payne.
  5. Middle Center (June 3, 1948):

    • Headline: "Miss Manning Engaged to Donald A. Rundlett."
    • Content: Announcement of the engagement of Miss Mildred I. Manning to Donald A. Rundlett, with a brief description of Miss Manning and her family background.
  6. Middle Right (June 6, 1948):

    • Headline: "Hester Bateman Silver."
    • Content: A brief article about the 16th-century portrait of Hester Bateman Silver, including its historical and artistic significance.
  7. Bottom Left (June 3, 1948):

    • Headline: "Record Columbia & C."
    • Content: A short note on a Dutch and Flemish art exhibition at Harvard University Press, mentioning the curator, Professor Toynebe, and the artworks being exhibited.
  8. Bottom Center (June 1948):

    • Headline: "Miss Mildred I. Manning."
    • Content: A portrait and short biography of Miss Mildred I. Manning, highlighting her education and family.
  9. Bottom Right (June 1948):

    • Headline: "In Regard to Art."
    • Content: An article discussing the art market and the role of dealers and auction houses in the trade of art. It mentions an auction of 15th-century paintings and the speculation around the prices of artworks.

The collage includes a mix of news, personal announcements, and articles on art and academia, reflecting a snapshot of life and events in the mid-1940s.

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The image is a collage of various newspaper clippings from the year 1948, primarily from the Herald-Tribune and Boston News. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left:

    • Headline: "DEAN DONHAM AND EIGHT OTHER HARVARD PROFESSORS TO RETIRE"
    • Date: May 27, 1948
    • Content: Announcement that Dean Donham and eight other Harvard professors are retiring. The article lists the names and titles of the professors, including George F. Baker, professor of economics, and others.
  2. Top Center:

    • Headline: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRINTING"
    • Date: May 25, 1948
    • Content: Harvard University Press is scheduled for October publication of a book titled "The Romance of the Rockies" by Frederick H. Hedge. The book is priced at $6.50.
  3. Top Right:

    • Headline: "JUN 14 1948"
    • Date: June 14, 1948
    • Content: An article titled "ABOUT JOHN PHILLIPS CROZER" discussing his appointment as a director of the Crozer Theological Seminary, and his background in chemistry.
  4. Center Left:

    • Headline: "REMEMBRANCES OF THE ROCK"
    • Date: May 27, 1948
    • Content: An article about the exhibition of paintings by Frederick H. Hedge, with a focus on his work in the Rockies. The exhibition is scheduled to open at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  5. Center Right:

    • Headline: "MISS MANNING ENGAGED TO DONALD A. RUNDLETT"
    • Date: June 1948
    • Content: Announcement of the engagement between Miss Mildred I. Manning and Donald A. Rundlett. Includes a photograph of Miss Manning.
  6. Bottom Left:

    • Headline: "RECORD COLUMBIA 'S C"
    • Date: June 3, 1948
    • Content: An article discussing the record sales of Columbia Records, highlighting the popularity of the "C" series.
  7. Bottom Center:

    • Headline: "MISS MANNING ENGAGED TO DONALD A. RUNDLETT"
    • Date: June 1948
    • Content: A larger version of the engagement announcement with a photograph of Miss Manning and a brief biography.
  8. Bottom Right:

    • Headline: "IN REGUARD TO CONTEMPORARY ART"
    • Date: June 1948
    • Content: An article discussing contemporary art, mentioning artists like Mr. Treman and Mr. Marshall. It includes a critique of modern art and its reception.
  9. Miscellaneous Clippings:

    • Several smaller Boston News clippings related to various local news items, including announcements, events, and engagements.

The collage appears to be a collection of diverse topics ranging from academic announcements and engagements to art and record sales.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from 1948, detailing various events and announcements related to Harvard University, personal engagements, and art exhibitions. Here’s a detailed summary of each article:

  1. Top Left (Boston Herald, May 13, 1948):

    • Title: "Dean Donham and Eight Other Harvard Professors to Retire"
    • Content: Announcement of the retirement of nine Harvard professors, including Wallace B. Donham, dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Others retiring include Arthur B. Lamb, Frederick H. Verhoeff, George B. Kistiakowsky, William L. Langer, Elmer D. Merrill, Charles H. Taylor, Roger B. Merriman, and Edward A. Whitney. The article notes their contributions and new emeritus statuses.
  2. Top Center (Boston Post, June 6, 1948):

    • Title: "Hester Bateman Silver"
    • Content: An article about antique silver pieces by Hester Bateman, displayed at an exhibition in the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
  3. Top Right (Boston Herald-Tribune, June 14, 1948):

    • Title: "About"
    • Content: A brief announcement about the appointment of John Phillips Coolidge as the new director of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard. It mentions his background and the significance of his new role.
  4. Middle Left (Harvard Crimson, May 25, 1948):

    • Title: "Harvard University Press has announced for October publication..."
    • Content: Announcement of an upcoming publication by Harvard University Press on the history of the American diplomatic and consular services, priced at $18.50.
  5. Middle Center (Boston Post, June 5, 1948):

    • Title: "Miss Manning Engaged to Donald A. Rundlett"
    • Content: Engagement announcement between Miss Mildred L. Manning and Mr. Donald A. Rundlett, including a photograph of Miss Manning.
  6. Middle Right (Boston Post, June 5, 1948):

    • Title: "Two Museums of Art Cambridge"
    • Content: An article about a special exhibit at the Fogg Museum, featuring a loaned collection from the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
  7. Bottom Left (New York Herald-Tribune, May 27, 1948):

    • Title: "Reconsideration of the Rota"
    • Content: An article discussing the influence of Dutch art and how it has been reevaluated and appreciated in a new context by modern critics and scholars.
  8. Bottom Left (Record Columbia S.C., June 3, 1948):

    • Title: "Miss Mildred L. Manning"
    • Content: Engagement announcement of Miss Mildred L. Manning, a graduate of Leviston High School and a teacher at Fine Arts School in Harvard.
  9. Bottom Right (June 1948):

    • Title: "In Retrial"
    • Content: An article discussing an art exhibition, focusing on modern art and its acceptance. It mentions that modern art has gained substantial recognition and popularity, and includes commentary on the value and appreciation of various art forms.

These clippings collectively reflect a period of transition and recognition in academia, personal milestones, and cultural developments in the art world during 1948.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and typed pieces of text from 1948. The clippings contain a mix of news updates, announcements, and articles:

  1. The top left clipping is titled "Dean Donham And Eight Other Harvard Professors To Retire," detailing the retirement of Harvard professors including Wallace B. Donham and others.
  2. Several smaller clippings from the "Boston News Clip" and "N Y Herald-Tribune," dated May and June 1948, include announcements such as "Miss Manning Engaged to Donald A. Rundlett" and other news.
  3. One clipping mentions a publication by Harvard University Press titled "Rembrandt," by Jakob Rosenberg.
  4. There's an announcement of a leading authority on Dutch and Flemish paintings, Jakob Rosenberg, coming to Harvard University Press in October.
  5. An announcement noting that Miss Mildred I. Manning engaged to Donald A. Rundlett, with details about their families and education.
  6. Another clipping from "Columbia S C" dated June 3, 1948, announces Jakob Rosenberg's appointment and his contribution to an art book based on the Rembrandt archives.
  7. On the right side is a longer article titled "ABOUT" by Jean and Roi related to the appointment of John Phillip Coolidge as director of Harvard's Fogg Museum. The article discusses the legacy of the Coolidge family and some reflections on art philosophy, including mentioning Dr. Coolidge's previous authoring of a book on the introduction to mathematical probability.
  8. The lower right corner contains a partial article debating American art, mentioning figures such as Truman, Hamm, and ghostly references to the art world, art critics, and collectors.

There are handwritten or stamped dates in several locations, mainly from May and June 1948. The clippings are affixed on a plain brown page. The texts are focused mostly on art, academia, and related social events from Harvard and the Boston area.

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This image displays a collection of newspaper clippings of various sizes and dates, such as May 25, 1948, and June 6, 1948. The clippings are pasted onto a large sheet of paper or cardboard, resembling a vintage scrapbook page or a compilation of research notes.

Some clippings have headings like "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" or named sections like "IN RECITAL," and feature various types of articles, including engagement announcements, news about Harvard University, and a review or commentary about an art exhibition. The dates and snippets of text suggest that the content is likely historical, with references to specific individuals and events from the year 1948.

The page seems to be assembled with care, potentially for academic or personal reasons, as a means to preserve or document information about particular topics or individuals. Three holes are punched on the right side of the page, possibly for placing in a binder or file, and there is an eyelet reinforcing the top hole.

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The image depicts a scanned page from a publication titled "American Art Digest," dated June 1948. The page is a collage of various newspaper clippings and articles, primarily from the Boston News Clip and New York Herald-Tribune, arranged in a grid-like format. Here is a detailed description of the content:

Top Section:

  • Headline: "DEAN DONHAM AND EIGHT OTHER HARVARD PROFESSORS TO RETIRE"
    • This article discusses the retirement of nine professors from Harvard University, including Dean Donham of the Business School. It mentions their contributions and the impact of their retirements on the university.
    • The article is dated June 1, 1948, and is sourced from the Boston News Clip (120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.).

Middle Section:

  • Left Column:

    • Article Title: "MISS MANNING ENGAGED TO DONALD A. RUNDLET"
      • This article announces the engagement of Miss Mildred L. Manning to Mr. Donald A. Rundlet. It provides details about Miss Manning, including her education (graduate of Miss Manning School and now a student at Radcliffe College), her service in the U.S. Navy for two years, and her employment at the Harvard Library.
      • The article is dated June 3, 1948, and is sourced from the Boston News Clip (120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.).
      • An accompanying photograph shows Miss Mildred L. Manning, dressed formally, likely in a wedding gown or formal attire.
  • Right Column:

    • Article Title: "ABOUT JEAN AND ROI"
      • This article discusses Jean and Roi, likely referring to individuals or artists. It mentions their association with the Oxford University Press and their contributions to literature or art. The article is dated June 6, 1948, and is sourced from the New York Herald-Tribune.

Bottom Section:

  • Left Column:

    • Article Title: "Rembrandt of the Reich"
      • This article discusses an exhibition or collection of works by Rembrandt, possibly related to a controversial or significant event. It mentions the Metropolitan Museum of Art and references a controversy involving the German government and the Berlin Museum. The article is dated May 27, 1948, and is sourced from the New York Herald-Tribune.
  • Right Column:

    • Article Title: "IN REBUTTAL"
      • This article appears to be a rebuttal or response to a previous discussion, likely about art or artists. It references Mr. Truman, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Cohen, discussing the American Art Dealers Association and issues related to the sale and valuation of art. The article is dated June 6, 1948, and is sourced from the Boston News Clip (120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.).

General Layout and Design:

  • The page is formatted as a clipping montage, with each article clearly labeled with its source, date, and headline.
  • The articles cover a variety of topics, including academic retirements, personal engagements, art exhibitions, and art market discussions.
  • The inclusion of a photograph of Miss Mildred L. Manning adds a visual element to the page, making it more engaging.

Additional Notes:

  • The page is numbered 79 at the bottom right corner.
  • The overall design suggests that this is part of a larger publication or archive, possibly a newsletter or digest focused on art, culture, and academia.

This page provides a snapshot of mid-20th-century news and cultural events, highlighting the intersection of academia, art, and personal milestones.

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A scrapbook page with a collection of newspaper clippings, photographs, and handwritten notes is displayed. The page is brown and appears to be made of cardboard or thick paper. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping and others neatly organized. The clippings include articles about Harvard professors retiring, a silver artifact, and a marriage announcement. The photographs include a portrait of a young woman, possibly a bride, and a photograph of a silver artifact. The handwritten notes include a date, a name, and a location.