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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from various Boston newspapers dated November 25 and 26, 1945. The clippings are affixed to a brown backing paper, likely for preservation or display purposes. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Science Monitor, November 25, 1945)

    • Headline: "Pompeiana Featured at Smith College"
    • Content: The article discusses an exhibition of Pompeiana (artifacts or art related to Pompeii) at Smith College. It mentions that the exhibition is part of a broader program of museum activities at the college. The article includes a photograph of a group of individuals, possibly involved in the exhibition or the museum.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Boston News Clip, November 26, 1945)

    • Headline: "New Divisions of Chemical Unit Formed"
    • Content: This article announces the formation of new divisions within a chemical unit, likely a company or organization. It features a photograph of a man identified as Dr. Ernest A. Hauser, who is the president of the chemical unit. The article discusses the reorganization and the new structure of the unit, highlighting key personnel and their roles.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Boston News Clip, November 26, 1945)

    • Headline: "Head New Science Divisions"
    • Content: This article reports on the appointment of new heads for science divisions at Harvard University. It includes photographs of two individuals, identified as Dr. George B. Kistiakowsky and Dr. E. Bright Wilson. The article mentions their roles and responsibilities in the newly formed divisions, emphasizing their contributions to the field of science.

Each clipping is labeled with the source newspaper and the date, providing context for the historical significance of the events and individuals mentioned.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings from different publications, all dated November 23, 1948. The clippings are carefully arranged and labeled with "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," along with an address and a date stamp.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Science Monitor, Boston, Tuesday, November 23, 1948)

    • Title: "Pompeiana Featured at Smith College"
    • The article discusses an exhibit at Smith College featuring ancient Pompeii and its influence. It includes a photograph of a group of men, likely scholars or academics, who are associated with the exhibit. The caption identifies some of the individuals, including several professors from different institutions.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Herald, Boston, Massachusetts, November 23, 1948)

    • Title: "Prof. Ernest A. Hauser"
    • The article, titled "New Divisions Of Chemical Unit Formed," details the formation of new divisions within the American Chemical Society. The photograph shows a man, identified as Prof. Ernest A. Hauser, who is mentioned in the article.
  3. Bottom Clipping (Boston Post, November 23, 1948)

    • Title: "Head New Science Divisions"
    • The article announces new leadership appointments for science divisions. The photograph includes two portraits of men—Ralph E. Lyman and Ernest A. Hauser—who have been appointed to head new divisions at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), respectively.

The page offers insights into academic and professional appointments and events in the field of science and chemistry in 1948, highlighting significant contributions by named individuals.

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The image is a collage of three newspaper clippings from the Boston area, dated November 23, 1948, and November 25, 1948, featuring academic and administrative news from Boston colleges.

  1. Top Clipping (Science Monitor, Nov 23, 1948):

    • Title: "Pompeiana Featured at Smith College"
    • Content: This article discusses the exhibition of ancient Pompeii artifacts at Smith College. The exhibit showcases the influence of Pompeii on the college museum. It mentions several faculty members, including the Dean of the Graduate School, Karl Lehman, and the Curator of Fine Arts at New York University, Robert H. Wichmann.
  2. Middle Clipping (Boston Post, Nov 25, 1948):

    • Title: "Head New Science Divisions"
    • Content: This article highlights the appointment of two new leaders for newly established science divisions. Robert R. Bates is named as the new director of the Physical Sciences, and Professor John MacGregor is appointed to lead the Chemistry Division. The article mentions that these divisions were part of a broader reorganization within the academic departments.
  3. Right Clipping (Herald, Nov 25, 1948):

    • Title: "New Divisions of Chemical Unit Formed"
    • Content: This piece reports on the formation of a new unit in the chemical divisions, led by Professor Ernest A. Hauser. The article explains the formation of this division, which combines the American Chemical Society's divisions of analytical and organic chemistry. It also includes a brief biography of Professor Hauser, highlighting his contributions and tenure.

Each clipping provides a snapshot of academic and administrative changes and developments within the Boston academic community during this period.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century, specifically dated November 23, 1948, and November 25, 1948, from various Boston newspapers including the "Boston News Clip," "Science Monitor," "Boston Post," and "Herald."

  1. Top Left Clipping (Science Monitor, Boston, Tuesday, November 23, 1948)

    • Title: "Pompeiana Featured at Smith College"
    • Content: This article discusses a museum exhibit at Smith College that features artifacts from Pompeii. It mentions several notable individuals, including:
      • Dr. Elizabeth C. Cox, Professor of Classics at Smith College.
      • Dr. Karl Lehmann, Professor of Fine Arts at New York University.
      • Dr. George W. Bean, Professor of Classics at the University of Texas.
      • Dr. Arthur H. Smith, Professor of Art History at Columbia University.
      • Dr. Harold H. W. Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Smith College.
    • The exhibit is described as a significant two-day event with contributions from various academic institutions.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Boston News Clip, Herald, November 25, 1948)

    • Title: "Prof. Ernest A. Hauser"
    • Content: This article mentions the formation of new chemical divisions within the American Chemical Society, focusing on Prof. Ernest A. Hauser and his role in the newly formed divisions.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Boston News Clip, Post, November 25, 1948)

    • Title: "Head New Science Divisions"
    • Content: This article highlights two individuals, Prof. Robert B. Woodward and Prof. Ernest A. Hauser, who have been selected to head new divisions of the American Chemical Society. Woodward is noted for his work in organic chemistry, and Hauser is highlighted for his contributions to chemical research.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Boston News Clip, Herald, November 25, 1948)

    • Title: "New Divisions Of Chemical Unit Formed"
    • Content: This article elaborates on the establishment of new divisions within the American Chemical Society. It mentions the specific areas of specialization, including:
      • Analytical Chemistry
      • Colloid Chemistry
      • High-Polymer Chemistry
      • Medicinal Chemistry
      • Nuclear Chemistry
      • Petroleum Chemistry
      • Physical Chemistry
    • It also discusses the establishment of a new division for organic chemistry, with Prof. Robert B. Woodward and Prof. Ernest A. Hauser being key figures in these new divisions.

The clippings collectively highlight significant academic and scientific developments, particularly in the fields of Classics and Chemistry, during the late 1940s.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from Boston, dated November 23 and November 25, 1948. There are three distinct articles:

  1. Top Article (Science Monitor, Boston, Tuesday, November 23, 1948):

    • Headline: "Pompeiana Featured at Smith College"
    • Content: This article describes a two-day symposium at Smith College focused on the influence of Pompeii and its artifacts. The event was held in the college museum. Notable attendees included:
      • Miss Lily Ross Taylor, Dean of the Graduate School at Bryn Mawr College.
      • Karl Lehmann, Professor of Fine Arts at New York University.
      • The Dean of Smith College.
      • Several other professors and art experts.
    • The article mentions various speakers and their contributions to the symposium, which included discussions on Pompeian art, frescoes, and the influence of Pompeii on the modern world.
  2. Middle Article (Boston Post, November 25, 1948):

    • Headline: "Head New Science Divisions"
    • Content: This article discusses the formation of two new divisions within the American Chemical Society. The divisions are:
      • The Division of Analytical and Microchemical Chemistry.
      • The Division of Petroleum Chemistry.
    • The article mentions the election of new chairmen and secretaries for these divisions. It also highlights the increasing specialization within the chemical sciences, with the number of divisions in the society having grown from 11 to 22.
  3. Bottom Article (Herald, Boston, Massachusetts, November 25, 1948):

    • Headline: "New Divisions of Chemical Unit Formed"
    • Content: This article is similar to the middle article but focuses on the election of Prof. Ernest H. Wiegand as the new chairman of the Division of Petroleum Chemistry. It also mentions the formation of the Division of Analytical and Microchemical Chemistry, with Prof. H. V. A. Briscoe as its chairman. The article emphasizes the expanding scope and specialization within the chemical field.

Each clipping is labeled with the source and date, and they all originate from Boston, Massachusetts, showcasing significant academic and scientific activities from that time period.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from November 1948. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Science Monitor, Boston, November 23, 1948)

    • Title: "Pompeiana Featured at Smith College"
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition at Smith College focusing on ancient Pompeii and its influence. The exhibition includes frescoes, mosaics, and other artifacts from Pompeii. Among those mentioned are various academics and curators such as Miss Lily Ross Taylor, Dean of the Graduate School of Bryn Mawr College; Dr. Karl Lehmann-Hartleben, Professor of Fine Arts and Director of the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University; and Agnes Kirsopp Lake, Keeper of Decorative Art at the Worcester Art Museum. The exhibition is scheduled to continue until December 15.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Herald, November 25, 1948)

    • Title: "New Divisions Of Chemical Unit Formed"
    • Content: This article announces the formation of two new professional divisions within the American Chemical Society's Northeastern Section. The new divisions are for industrial and engineering chemistry and medicinal chemistry. Prof. Ernest H. Huntress from MIT is mentioned as the chairman of the Northeastern Section. The article lists the officers of these new divisions, including Dr. David M. Howell as the chairman for industrial and engineering chemistry and Dr. Arnold J. Lehman as the chairman for medicinal chemistry.
  3. Bottom Clipping (Boston Post, November 25, 1948)

    • Title: "Head New Science Divisions"
    • Content: This article also discusses the new divisions of the American Chemical Society's Northeastern Section. It highlights the appointments of Dr. Gustav J. Martin (left) as secretary of the medicinal chemistry division and Dr. Peter C. Eisman (right) as chairman of the same division. The text mentions their backgrounds, including Dr. Martin's role as research director at the National Drug Company and Dr. Eisman's position at H.A. Metz Laboratories.

Overall, the clippings provide information on cultural exhibitions and developments within a scientific organization from November 1948.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings attached, all related to events and people in Boston from 1948.

  1. The top left clipping is from the Science Monitor, Boston, dated Tuesday, November 23, 1948. The headline reads "Pompeiana Featured at Smith College." It includes a black-and-white photograph of several people, some standing and some seated. The article discusses an exhibition and a symposium about Ancient Pompeii held at Smith College, mentioning various participants and experts from institutions such as Harvard University and the Art Institute of Chicago.

  2. The clipping on the right is from the Boston Herald, dated November 25, 1948. It shows a black-and-white portrait photo of a man with glasses and a headline that reads "New Divisions Of Chemical Unit Formed." The article talks about the formation of two new professional divisions in the Northeastern section of the American Chemical Society, with Ernest A. Hauser mentioned prominently in connection to this event.

  3. The bottom left clipping is from the Boston Post, dated November 25, 1948, with the headline "Head New Science Divisions." It features two black-and-white portrait photographs of men side by side, who are identified with their roles in new professional divisions related to chemistry and science at Harvard and the American Chemical Society.

The page itself is a light brown color with some signs of aging, and each clipping has a stamp indicating their source from Boston news agencies. Some handwritten marks, such as underlining and notations, are visible on the clippings.

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This image shows what appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings pasted on a piece of brown paper or a folder. The clippings include articles and headlines from various dates, most prominently dated November 23, 1948, as indicated by the headers and stamps.

The articles seem to be about various topics. For instance, one of the headlines reads "New Divisions Of Chemical Unit Formed," suggesting an article about scientific or industrial news. Although there are images associated with some of the articles, specific details regarding the content and people depicted in the photos are obscured.

There are header labels at the top of some clippings indicating 'BOSTON NEWS CLIP', which suggests these articles were cut out from Boston-based newspapers. The clippings have red and black markings on them, possibly indicating certain parts of the text or to mark the articles for reference. The date stamps and notations on the clippings are likely from a library or archive service.

This compilation of newspaper clippings may have been used for historical, research, or archival purposes.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a single sheet of paper, likely part of an archive or scrapbook. The clippings are from various Boston-based newspapers, including The Boston News Clip, The Boston Post, and The Boston Herald, dated November 22–25, 1948. The sheet is titled "Pompiciana Featured at Smith College" and includes several articles and photographs related to academic and scientific events.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Pompiciana Featured at Smith College"
    • Content: The article discusses an exhibition or symposium at Smith College featuring "Pompiciana," which appears to be related to ancient Pompeii and its influence. The text mentions notable figures such as Miss Lily Taylor, Professor of Fine Arts at Smith College, and other academics, including Karl Lehmann, Professor of Fine Arts at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University.
    • Photograph: A group photograph of several individuals, likely participants or speakers at the event.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "New Divisions Of Chemical Unit Formed"
    • Content: This article reports on the formation of new divisions within the American Chemical Society. It highlights the establishment of divisions in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and other fields, with mentions of notable scientists and their roles.
    • Photograph: A portrait of a man identified as "Prof. Ernest A. Hauser."
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "Head New Science Divisions"
    • Content: This article discusses the leadership of new science divisions, mentioning Robert J. Getty as the first president of the newly established division of physical chemistry. It also references other scientific leaders and their roles.
    • Photograph: Two men, likely Robert J. Getty and another individual, are shown side by side.
  4. General Layout:

    • The clippings are arranged in a collage format, with each section clearly labeled and dated.
    • The sheet is marked with red stamps or annotations, including "1948" and "Pompiciana Featured at Smith College," suggesting it is part of an organized archive.
    • The overall condition of the paper shows signs of aging, with visible creases, stains, and wear.

Contextual Details:

  • The articles reflect mid-20th-century academic and scientific developments, focusing on art history, chemistry, and institutional changes within scientific societies.
  • The inclusion of photographs alongside the text adds a visual element, providing context for the individuals involved in these events.

This image serves as a historical document, capturing news from November 1948 related to academia and science, particularly highlighting events at Smith College and developments within the American Chemical Society.

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The image appears to be a collage of newspaper clippings and articles about scientific events and figures from the 1940s. The clippings are mounted on a brown paper background and include:

  • An article from the Boston Monitor about an exhibit of Pompeiana (ancient Roman artifacts) at Smith College.
  • An article from the Boston Herald about the formation of new divisions within the American Chemical Society, with a focus on microchemical and analytical divisions.
  • A clipping from the Boston Post featuring a photograph of two men, possibly scientists or academics, with their names and affiliations listed.
  • Additional clippings and articles that are partially visible and likely related to scientific topics.

The collage provides a glimpse into the scientific and academic landscape of the 1940s, showcasing events, exhibits, and developments in various scientific fields.