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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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This image displays a single, aged, and slightly yellowed sheet of paper, showing signs of wear with uneven, torn edges along the left and bottom sides. The paper appears to be a scrapbook page or a press clipping collection.

It is covered with six different newspaper clippings, all seemingly from the "Boston News Clip," a clipping service based at 180 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clippings are dated between September 1948 and September 1949.

Here is a breakdown of the clippings:

  1. Top Left (SEP 17 1948): This clipping, stamped "ASSISTANT CURATOR AT FOGG MUSEUM TO WED VETERAN," reports on the marriage of Blanche Wheeler Magurn, an assistant curator at the Fogg Art Museum, to Robert Lee, Jr., an Army veteran. It details their wedding at Christ Church in Cambridge and lists their educational and professional backgrounds.

  2. Top Right (SEP 4 9 1948): This clipping, titled "CHRIST CHURCH SETTING FOR WEDDING," describes another wedding at Christ Church in Cambridge. The article is about Miss Blanche Wheeler Magurn marrying Robert Lee, Jr., and includes details about their attire, the wedding party, and the reception.

  3. Center (SEP 26 1949): A central, larger clipping, distinct in its blue-tinted paper, is from "Buckelle's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. It concerns a Republican political event in Waterbury, Conn., and references a "Ch. D. 19.247 - S. M.858."

  4. Bottom Left (SEP 20 1948): A small, plain clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor," dated September 20, 1948. The text below the "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" header is partially obscured.

  5. Bottom Middle (SEP 27 1948): Another clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor," dated September 27, 1948. It contains a brief, partially legible blurb starting with "Free Museum of Art, Harvard University..."

  6. Bottom Right (SEP 6 1948): A third "Christian Science Monitor" clipping, dated September 6, 1948. It also begins with "Free Museum of Art, Harvard University..." and appears to discuss an exhibition or event.

In summary, the image is a collection of historical press clippings, primarily reporting on a specific wedding (the Magurn-Lee wedding) and some unrelated local news items, all gathered and preserved on a single sheet of aged paper. The presence of multiple clippings about the same event suggests the paper belonged to someone connected to the wedding or who was tracking the press coverage of that particular event.

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and a press clipping bureau label, all related to Boston news clips from 1948. The clippings are organized on a piece of paper with a beige background and appear to have been cut out and collected. The clippings are from various newspapers, including "The Globe," "The Christian Science Monitor," and the "Waterbury Republican," with dates ranging from September 17 to September 30, 1948.

Here are some details from the visible clippings:

  1. Boston News Clip (Globe, Boston, Mass., September 17, 1948): This clipping discusses an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum who is planning to wed a veteran. It mentions Blanche Wheeler Magurn, the assistant curator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, and John Palmer Leeper, Jr., an Army Air Force veteran, who filed marriage intentions at Boston City Hall.

  2. Press Clipping Bureau Label (Waterbury Republican, September 26, 1948): This label indicates the source of the newspaper clippings, which is the Press Clipping Bureau at 165 Church Street, New York.

  3. Boston News Clip (Christ Church Setting for Wedding, Boston, Mass., September 29, 1948): This clipping describes a wedding ceremony that took place at Christ Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It mentions Blanche Wheeler Magurn, the daughter of George H. Magurn of Boston, who became the bride of John Palmer Leeper, Jr., the son of Palmer Leeper of Robert Lee, Texas. The ceremony was officiated by Frederick B. Kellogg, an Episcopal chaplain for Harvard students.

  4. Boston News Clip (Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass., September 20 and 27, 1948): These clippings are from the Christian Science Monitor and mention the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, describing exhibitions of American paintings, modern graphic art in Mexico, and Venetian etchers of the 18th century. The dates are September 20 and 27, 1948.

The paper itself shows signs of age, with a slightly yellowed appearance, and some of the edges are torn or frayed, indicating it has been handled or stored for a long time. The layout suggests that these clippings were likely collected and saved for reference or personal interest.

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This image shows a document with various news clippings from Boston newspapers, dated around September 1948. The document appears to be a scrapbook page or a collection of articles compiled on a single sheet. Here's a detailed description of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Source: Globe, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: SEP 17 1948
    • Headline: "Assistant Curator at Fogg Museum to Wed Veteran"
    • Content: The article discusses the upcoming marriage of Blanche Wheeler Magurn, an assistant curator at the Fogg Art Museum, to John Palmer Leeper Jr., an Army Air Force veteran. It mentions their education and backgrounds, noting that Leeper is the new curator of the Corcoran Art Galleries in Washington.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Source: Post, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: SEP 19 1948
    • Headline: "CHRIST CHURCH SETTING FOR WEDDING"
    • Content: This article describes the wedding of Blanche Wheeler Magurn and John Palmer Leeper Jr. at Christ Church in Cambridge. It provides details about the ceremony, the bride's attire, and the guests in attendance.
  3. Center Clipping:

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: SEP 20 1948
    • Content: This clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor and mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: SEP 27 1948
    • Content: Another clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, also mentioning an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: SEP 30 1948
    • Content: A third clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, again mentioning an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art.
  6. Center Stamp:

    • Stamp: "Burrelle's PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York WATERBURY. CONN. REPUBLICAN Circ. D. 19,247 - S. 36,636 SEP 26 1948"
    • Content: This stamp indicates that the clippings were compiled by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau and are related to the Waterbury, Connecticut, Republican newspaper.

The document is bordered by a brownish-orange frame, and the clippings are neatly arranged with some red markings and annotations. The overall theme of the clippings seems to revolve around the wedding of Blanche Wheeler Magurn and John Palmer Leeper Jr., as well as exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art.

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A piece of paper with a brownish color is displayed on a gray background. It has some torn edges. The paper has several pieces of news clippings attached to it. The clippings are from different newspapers, such as "Globe Boston, Mass.", "Boston News Clip", and "Christian Science Monitor". The clippings are dated from September 17, 1948, to September 27, 1948. The clippings have different texts and images.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This image depicts a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings from different publications, including "Boston News Clip," "Christian Science Monitor," and "Waterbury, Conn. Republican."

  • The clippings are dated September 1948 and pertain to personal or social news, such as wedding announcements or notable community activities.
  • The page appears old, with discoloration and torn edges, giving it a vintage appearance.
  • In the center is a small blue label from "Buford's Press Clipping Bureau."
  • The layout is neat, with clippings carefully organized and affixed to the page, suggesting an effort to preserve information for archival or commemorative purposes.

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  • A large, aged tan sheet serves as a backing, with rough, torn edges.
  • Affixed to it are several small newspaper clippings arranged in a loose grid.
  • Most of the clippings are from a “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” service (addressed to Boston, Mass.), with dates from the late 1940s (1948–1949 range) visible on several pieces.
  • The topics of the clips appear to be short news items such as society events (wedding announcements) and other brief notices; for example, one clipping mentions an assistant curator at a museum getting married, another references a church wedding.
  • In the center is a small blue card with cursive writing and a printed line about a press clipping bureau (likely a catalog or imprint from the clipping service).
  • The overall look is that of a scrapbook page or archival display, using multiple clipped articles glued onto the brown backing for preservation or presentation.

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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.