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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, each pasted onto a large piece of paper. The clippings appear to be from various publications in Boston, Massachusetts, and are dated around late September 1948. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left Clipping (Globe, Boston, Mass., Sep 17, 1948):

   • Headline: "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran"
   • The article discusses the wedding of Miss Elizabeth C. Walsh, assistant curator of prints at the Fogg Museum, to Lt. John A. Simpson, a veteran of World War II. The ceremony took place at St. Paul's Church in Brookline, Massachusetts.

2. Top Right Clipping (Boston News Clip, Sep 3, 1948):

   • Headline: "Christ Church Setting for Wedding"
   • This article details the wedding of Miss Jean Medill Sears to John A. Simpson, which occurred at Christ Church in Brookline. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Arthur W. Sears, and the ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Frederick W. Kelling.

3. Center Clipping (Bureau, Sep 26, 1948):

   • This is a stamp from a press clipping bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York, with the name "Burelles" prominently displayed. It includes a date and a reference number.

4. Bottom Left Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 23, 1948):

   • This clipping appears to be a notice of an event or announcement, but the text is not fully visible.

5. Bottom Center Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 22, 1948):

   • This clipping is also a notice or announcement, but the content is not fully readable.

6. Bottom Right Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 23, 1948):

   • Another notice or announcement, with the text partially obscured.

The clippings are arranged on a large, aged piece of paper that has been folded and shows signs of wear. The articles primarily focus on weddings and social events in the Boston area during late September 1948.

The image shows a collection of vintage newspaper clippings, all carefully pasted onto a single sheet of paper. The clippings are from various publications, including the Boston News Clip, Christian Science Monitor, and the Waterbury Republican. The dates on the clippings range from September 1948 to October 1948. There is also a label from the "Bubelles Press Clipping Bureau" in New York, indicating that these clippings were likely collected by a professional service.

Here is a detailed summary of the visible content:

1. Top Left Clip (Boston News Clip, Sep 17, 1948)

   • Title: "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran"
   • Content: The article discusses the wedding of Blanche Wheeler, assistant curator of the Fogg Museum, to Robert G. Magurn, a World War II veteran and former curator at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Louis.

2. Top Right Clip (Boston News Clip, Sep 18, 1948)

   • Title: "Christ Church: Setting for Wedding"
   • Content: This article describes the wedding of Miss Blanche Wheeler to Robert G. Magurn at Christ Church, including details about the ceremony, attendees, and the couple's background.

3. Middle Right Clip (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 27, 1948)

   • Content: This clipping appears to be a continuation or another article related to the wedding of Blanche Wheeler and Robert G. Magurn, possibly providing more details or a follow-up.

4. Bottom Left Clip (Boston News Clip, Sep 28, 1948)

   • Content: This article discusses the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, possibly highlighting a new exhibition or event.

5. Bottom Middle Clip (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 27, 1948)

   • Content: This article is likely related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, similar to the adjacent clipping.

6. Bottom Right Clip (Christian Science Monitor, Oct 1, 1948)

   • Content: This clipping also seems to be about an event or exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

The clippings provide a glimpse into the social and cultural events of 1948, particularly focusing on significant happenings at the Fogg Museum and notable weddings of the time.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various sources, primarily from September 1948, stapled together on a single sheet of paper. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left Clipping (Globe, Boston, Mass.):

   • Headline: "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran"
   • The article discusses Blanche Wheeler Magruder, who is set to marry George E. Magruder. Blanche is noted as an assistant curator at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The article mentions her family background, her educational history, and her wedding plans.

2. Top Right Clipping (Boston, Mass., from the Republican):

   • Headline: "Christ Church Setting for Wedding"
   • Describes the wedding of George E. Magruder and Blanche Wheeler Magruder at Christ Church. It includes the bride's family, her wedding attire, and the wedding ceremony details, noting that the bride is a graduate of Radcliffe College and the groom is an alumnus of Harvard.

3. Middle Clipping (Bubbles Press Clipping Bureau):

   • This is a sticker or label from the Bubbles Press Clipping Bureau, dated September 26, 1948, indicating it is part of a clipping service from Waterbury, Connecticut.

4. Bottom Left Clippings (Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.):

   • These are three smaller newspaper clippings from the Christian Science Monitor, dated September 27, 1948.
   • The clippings mention the Fogg Museum and the event involving the wedding of George E. Magruder and Blanche Wheeler Magruder. They appear to be related to the same event but are more condensed versions or extracts of the articles.

Overall, the clippings collectively focus on the wedding of George E. Magruder and Blanche Wheeler Magruder, detailing their backgrounds, wedding plans, and the venue of their wedding ceremony.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston area, specifically from the Boston News Clip office, dated around September 1948. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left Clipping (Boston Globe, Sep 17, 1948):

   • Headline: "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran."
   • The article discusses Blanche Wheeler Magoun, a 45-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Art Museum, who is to be married to George E. Magoun, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Forces.
   • The article mentions their upcoming wedding at the First Church in Cambridge and mentions that they will be married by Rev. Dr. C. H. D. Buckminster. The couple previously lived in Washington, D.C., and have been at the Fogg Museum for the past year.

2. Top Center Clipping (Press Clipping Bureau, Sep 28, 1948):

   • This is a clipping label from the Press Clipping Bureau, indicating it was sent to the Waterbury Republican.

3. Top Right Clipping (Boston News Clip, Sep 8, 1948):

   • Headline: "Christ Church Setting for Wedding."
   • The article describes a wedding reception at Christ Church where Blanche Wheeler Magoun, a curator at the Fogg Art Museum, is marrying George E. Magoun.
   • It details the ceremony, the reception, and the guests, including family members, friends, and colleagues. The wedding was officiated by Rev. Dr. Buckminster. The reception was held in the Naumburg Room of the Fogg Museum, and the bride was accompanied by her father, Mr. Wheeler.

4. Middle Center Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 2, 1948):

   • This clipping is labeled as a Boston News Clip, indicating it was from the Christian Science Monitor, but it appears to be incomplete or a label only.

5. Middle Bottom Left Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 2, 1948):

   • The clipping mentions the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, and gives a brief description about Blanche Wheeler, likely related to her professional background at the museum.

6. Middle Bottom Center Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 27, 1948):

   • Another incomplete or label-only clipping from the Christian Science Monitor.

7. Bottom Right Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Sep 8, 1948):

   • This clipping also mentions Blanche Wheeler and her role at the Fogg Museum, but it is partially cut off and the details are unclear.

The clippings appear to be focused on the wedding of Blanche Wheeler Magoun, an assistant curator at the Fogg Art Museum, and her wedding details and reception. The articles also provide some background information about her professional life and the significance of her role at the museum.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from Boston, Massachusetts, dating from September 1948. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, and a press clipping bureau named "Butzelle's Press Clipping Bureau."

1. Top Left Clip (Boston Globe, September 17, 1948):

   • Headline: "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran."
   • Content: Blanche Wheeler Magurn, an assistant curator of Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, is set to marry Major George H. Magurn, a veteran. The wedding is planned for September 24, 1948, at the Church of the Advent in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

2. Top Right Clip (Boston Globe, September 3, 1948):

   • Headline: "Christ Church Setting for Wedding."
   • Content: The wedding of Miss Blanche Wheeler to Major George H. Magurn will be held at Christ Church in Boston. The article details the wedding plans, including the bride’s attire, the reception, and the bridal party. It also mentions the couple’s background and the bride's work at the Fogg Museum.

3. Middle Left Clip (Christian Science Monitor, September 8, 1948):

   • Content: This clipping is a brief mention of the upcoming wedding of Blanche Wheeler to Major George H. Magurn.

4. Middle Right Clip (Christian Science Monitor, September 27, 1948):

   • Content: This clipping provides additional details on the wedding, including the bride and groom's backgrounds and the significance of the wedding.

5. Bottom Left Clip (Christian Science Monitor, September 9, 1948):

   • Content: Another brief mention of the wedding between Blanche Wheeler and Major George H. Magurn.

6. Bottom Right Clip (Christian Science Monitor, September 1948, date not fully visible):

   • Content: Similar to the other clippings, this one also covers the wedding details of Blanche Wheeler and Major George H. Magurn.

7. Center Clip (Butzelle's Press Clipping Bureau):

   • This is a label from the clipping bureau, indicating that these clippings were collected by this service from the Boston area.

Overall, the clippings collectively provide detailed coverage of the wedding between Blanche Wheeler and Major George H. Magurn, including the venue, the bride and groom's backgrounds, and the wedding plans.

The image displays several newspaper clippings from September 1948, all from Boston-based publications, primarily the Boston Globe and the Christian Science Monitor.

1. Top Left Clipping (Boston Globe, September 17, 1948):

   • Headline: "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran"
   • Details: Blanche Weiner, 48, an assistant curator at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, is set to marry Walter C. Leener, D.C. from Albany, New York. Leener, a veteran who served in the Army Air Forces during World War II, works in Robert G. McIntyre's art gallery in Manhattan. The couple met through mutual friends and announced their engagement at Boston City Hall.

2. Top Right Clipping (Boston Globe, September 2, 1948):

   • Headline: "Christ Church Setting for Wedding"
   • Details: A wedding is set to take place at Christ Church. The bride-to-be has been showered with gifts by her father. The article mentions several individuals involved in the wedding, including the maid of honor, bridesmaids, and others. The bride is Miss Ruth Elizabeth Magnus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Magnus. The groom is identified as Mr. Arthur W. Johonnot. The ceremony will include various traditional elements, and the reception will be held at the Copley Plaza Hotel.

3. Middle Left Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, September 2, 1948):

   • Brief mention: It seems to refer to the same wedding announcement as the top right clipping, detailing the upcoming wedding at Christ Church.

4. Middle Right Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, September 2, 1948):

   • Continuation of the wedding announcement from Christ Church.

5. Bottom Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, September 9, 1948):

   • This appears to be another article, but the headline is not fully visible. It likely relates to some announcement or event, possibly another wedding notice or related news.

The clippings are attached to a sheet from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, indicating they were collected and distributed as press items of interest. The bureau's stamp is dated September 26, 1948.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings affixed to a worn piece of brown paper, indicating that someone has curated the clippings for keepsake or reference purposes.

Each clipping includes the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," followed by an address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." and the name and location of the newspaper, "Boston, Mass." The dates on the clippings range from September 17 to September 27, 1948.

The larger clipping on the top left side is labeled "SEP 17 1948" and has a headline which says, "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran." Below it is a smaller piece, a logo or advertisement for "Byzelle's," with an address in New York, labeled with a date "SEP 2 6 1948."

On the top right, there's a longer, more narrow clipping with the date "SEP 24 1948," with a headline partially visible reading "CHRIST CHURCH [---] SETTING FOR WEDDING," followed by a description of wedding preparations. Below this clipping, there are three additional newspaper clippings, all from the "Christian Science Monitor" with the dates SEP 20 1948, SEP 27 1948, and SEP 9 1948 respectively. The content of these clippings is not fully visible in the image.

Overall, these clippings seem to revolve around a specific event or series of events related to the wedding mentioned in the larger clipping, and they appear to have been gathered as a record of this event. The paper to which they are attached is significantly torn on the right side and slightly on the bottom, giving the impression of age and handling over time.

This image shows a large sheet of tan-colored paper with several news clippings pasted on it, organized in a roughly rectangular arrangement. The clippings are primarily from Boston news sources and the Christian Science Monitor, each with dates stamped in the late September 1948.

1. Top left clipping: Title reads "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran," dated SEP 17 1948 from the Boston Globe. It details the engagement of Blanche Wheeler Magurn to John Palmer Leeper Jr., mentioning their backgrounds and plans for the wedding.

2. Top right clipping: Titled "Christ Church Setting For Wedding," dated SEP 24 1948 from the Boston Post. It describes a wedding ceremony at historic Christ Church in Cambridge and includes details about the bride, groom, attendants, attire, and wedding reception.

3. Center: A separate blue label from Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau in New York, referencing Waterbury, Conn. Republican, dated SEP 26 1948.

4. Three clippings at the bottom with dates SEP 20, SEP 27, and SEP 30 1948 from Christian Science Monitor in Boston. Each mentions the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University and exhibitions focusing on Modern Graphic Art in Mexico and other art pieces.

The overall theme of the clippings relates to Harvard University, museum art exhibitions, and a wedding announcement involving individuals connected to Harvard and Boston institutions. The sheet itself shows some wear and small tears along the right edge.

A clipping of a newspaper article is pasted on a brown paper. The clipping has the title "Boston News Clip" and the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The clipping contains a piece of paper with the title "Christ Church Setting for Wedding" and the date "Sept 9, 1948." The article discusses the wedding of Miss Blanche Wheeler, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Magnun of Boston, to Mr. John Palmer Leeper Jr., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Kellogg of Washington, D.C.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from September 1948, all sourced from Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings are organized into four sections, each with a header indicating the publication and location:

1. Top Left Section:

   • Publication: Boston News Clip, 190 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
   • Date: September 17, 1948
   • Content: A news article titled "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran." The article discusses the engagement and upcoming wedding of Blanche Wheeler Magruder, an assistant curator at the Fogg Art Museum in Washington, D.C., to George H. Magruder, a veteran of World War II. It includes details about their backgrounds, their connection to the Fogg Museum, and mentions their marriage plans.

2. Top Right Section:

   • Publication: Boston News Clip, 190 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
   • Date: September 18, 1948
   • Content: An article titled "Christ Church for Wedding." This piece covers the wedding of Miss Ruth Orris Magruder to George H. Magruder, which took place at Christ Church in Boston. It provides details about the ceremony, including the bride's attire, the groom's background, and the couple's connection to Harvard University.

3. Bottom Left Section:

   • Publication: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
   • Date: September 20, 1948
   • Content: This clipping appears to be a continuation or related article, though the specific headline is not fully visible. It is likely connected to the previous two articles, possibly providing further details or updates on the Magruder wedding or related events.

4. Bottom Right Section:

   • Publication: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
   • Date: September 27, 1948
   • Content: Another article from the Christian Science Monitor, likely continuing the narrative or providing additional coverage of the Magruder wedding or related events.

Additional Details:

• Waterbury Republican Logo: A logo from the Waterbury Republican newspaper is visible in the center of the image, with the text "ESTABLISHED 1881" and the address "165 Church Street, New York." This suggests that the clippings may have been compiled or distributed by a press clipping bureau.
• Stamps and Markings: Each clipping has stamps and markings indicating their origin, date, and possibly their cataloging or filing system. For example, "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and "Christian Science Monitor" are prominently displayed.
• Condition: The clippings appear to be physical copies, likely preserved for archival or research purposes. Some edges show signs of wear, and there are visible creases and folds.

Summary:

The image depicts a set of newspaper clippings from September 1948, focusing on the wedding of Blanche Wheeler Magruder and George H. Magruder. The articles are from Boston-based publications, including the Boston News Clip and the Christian Science Monitor, and provide details about the couple's backgrounds, the wedding ceremony, and related events. The clippings are likely part of an archival collection, as indicated by the stamps and markings.