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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image appears to be a collection of historical news clippings and a handwritten note on a piece of paper, all affixed to a sheet of paper or board.

The top section prominently displays the masthead of "The Harvard Crimson," a university newspaper, indicating the source of the news clippings. The clippings are dated from January 17, 1949, and feature articles about the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. Notable articles include:

  1. "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer" - This article announces Richard D. Buck's appointment as the Conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. "Sears Takes Post at School of Education" - This article announces Robert R. Sears's appointment at the Harvard School of Education.
  3. "Stout Will Speak at Mt. Holyoke" - This article mentions that George L. Stout, then the director of the Worcester Art Museum, was giving a lecture at Mount Holyoke College.
  4. "Fogg Museum Buys Painting" - This article reports that the Fogg Museum has acquired a painting titled "The Dunes" by Angele Myrer.
  5. "Art Gift for Fogg Museum" - This article discusses a gift of a drawing by Aelbert Cuyp to the Fogg Museum.

The handwritten note on the paper seems to be a personal note, possibly from the owner of the clippings, indicating "Mr. Buck's [sic] [unreadable] 12. 1949."

The collection is organized in a way that separates the news clippings from the personal note, and the items appear to be aged, suggesting that they are historical documents. The overall appearance of the collection gives a sense of historical significance and relevance to the Fogg Museum's activities in 1949.

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This image appears to be a scrapbook page or a collection of clippings and notes related to the Harvard University Fogg Museum and its activities in early 1949. Here is a detailed description of the contents:

Top Section:

  • Newspaper Clipping from "The Harvard Crimson":
    • Headline: "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer, Sears Takes Post at School of Education"
    • Date: Wednesday, January 12, 1949
    • The clipping discusses the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and Dr. Robert R. Sears as a professor at the Graduate School of Education.

Middle Section:

  • Handwritten Note:
    • On a piece of paper, there is a handwritten note that reads "Mr. Buck's faculty" with the date "Jan 12, 1949."

Bottom Section:

  • Boston News Clips:

    • Multiple clippings from "Boston News Clip" dated January 17, 1949, and January 27, 1949.
    • The January 17 clipping mentions George L. Stout speaking at Mount Holyoke College on the care and restoration of paintings.
    • The January 27 clipping discusses the Fogg Museum purchasing an abstract oil painting titled "The Dunes" by Angele Myrer.
  • New York Times Clipping:

    • Dated January 30, 1949, this clipping is about an art gift to the Fogg Museum from John S. Newberry Jr., in honor of Paul J. Sachs' seventieth birthday. The gift is a drawing by Aelbert Cuyp.

Additional Notes:

  • The clippings are from various sources including "The Harvard Crimson," "Boston News Clip," and "The New York Times."
  • The clippings are arranged on a brown background, possibly a scrapbook page.
  • There are some handwritten notes and annotations on the clippings and the background.

This page seems to be a compilation of news articles and notes related to the Fogg Museum's activities and personnel changes in early 1949.

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A newspaper clipping from The Harvard Crimson is placed on a brown folder. The clipping is from January 27, 1949, and it has the headline "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer." The clipping includes a picture of a man and a letter from a person named Mr. Ruckel. There are also other newspaper clippings and letters attached to the folder. The folder has a hole in the upper right corner.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles on a brown background. The clippings are from various newspapers, including The Harvard Crimson, The Boston News Clip, and The New York Times. The articles are about the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the purchase of an abstract oil painting by Angele Myers by the Fogg Museum, and the presentation of a drawing by John S. Newberry Jr. to the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and related materials, primarily focused on art and museum-related news from the mid-20th century. Here is a detailed description:

Main Newspaper Clipping:

  • Title: "The Harvard"
    • Publication Details: The newspaper is identified as "The Harvard," a publication from Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated Wednesday, January 18, 1949. It is Volume CCL, Number 80.
    • Headline: "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer"
      • This article announces that Richard D. Buck has been appointed as the Art Restorer at the Fogg Art Museum, a position left vacant after an absence of seven years. Buck was previously a restorer at the National Gallery in London and had worked in England on the Queen Mary.
      • The article also mentions that Buck will assume his role at the Graduate School of Education, where he will serve as a professor of Child Psychology and Education. It highlights his expertise in art conservation, particularly in studying structural faults in paintings, and notes his research in child psychology and logical associations.

Additional Clippings:

  1. Boston News Clip - Monitor (Boston, Mass.)

    • Date: January 17, 1949
    • Content: This clipping appears to be related to the same news about Richard D. Buck's appointment. It is labeled as a "Boston News Clip" and includes details about the Fogg Museum and Buck's background.
  2. Boston News Clip - Advocate (Provincetown, Mass.)

    • Date: January 27, 1943
    • Content: This clipping discusses the Fogg Museum acquiring a painting titled "Provincetown Buys Painting." It mentions that the painting was purchased by Angel Myers and donated to the museum. The article also notes that Myers has been associated with the museum for several years and has exhibited her work at the Providence Art Association.
  3. New York Times Clip

    • Date: January 30, 1945
    • Content: This clipping reports on an "Art Gift for Fogg Museum." It details a donation of a drawing by John Singer Sargent, presented to the museum by Mrs. Charles H. W. Adams in memory of her husband. The drawing is described as a portrait of Sargent himself, and it was part of a collection of drawings formerly owned by Mrs. Adams.

Additional Notes and Annotations:

  • Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten annotations on the main clipping from "The Harvard." The notes include:
      • "You, Rucka, July 7, 1949" — likely a reference to a person named Rucka and a date.
      • Other markings and notations suggest the clippings were organized or reviewed by someone, possibly for research or archival purposes.
  • Other Details:

    • The clippings are physically attached to a brown folder or sheet, indicating they were collected and preserved for reference.
    • The overall condition of the clippings suggests they are historical documents, with some signs of wear and aging.

Context:

The collection focuses on art, museum activities, and notable appointments or acquisitions, particularly centered around the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The dates range from 1943 to 1949, providing a snapshot of art-related news during that era. The inclusion of multiple clippings from different newspapers (e.g., The Harvard, Boston News Clip, New York Times) indicates a comprehensive effort to gather information on these events.

This image serves as a historical record of art and museum developments in the mid-20th century, highlighting key figures, donations, and institutional activities.

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The image is a page from The Harvard newspaper, dated January 1949. It features various news articles and advertisements, with a focus on local events and issues.

Here are the key points about the image:

  • Title and Date
    • The title of the newspaper is "The Harvard".
    • The date of the newspaper is January 1949.
  • News Articles
    • There are several news articles on the page, including:
      • A story about a new art restorer at the Fogg Museum.
      • A report on a speech given by Dr. Robert E. Sears.
      • An article about a gift for the Fogg Museum.
  • Advertisements
    • There are several advertisements on the page, including:
      • An ad for a new car model.
      • An ad for a local business.
      • An ad for a new book.
  • Layout
    • The page is divided into sections, with headlines and subheadlines in bold font.
    • The text is written in a clear and easy-to-read format.
  • Color
    • The page has a light brown color, with some darker brown spots.
    • The text and images are in black and white.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the news and events of January 1949 in the Harvard area. The page is well-organized and easy to read, with a mix of news articles and advertisements.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from The Harvard, dated Wednesday, January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer" and features an article about Richard D. Buck's appointment as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Points:

  • Title: "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer"
  • Date: Wednesday, January 12, 1949
  • Newspaper: The Harvard
  • Article: About Richard D. Buck's appointment as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum

Additional Information:

  • The clipping includes several other articles and news clips related to art and education.
  • The image appears to be a scanned version of the original newspaper clipping, with some creases and tears visible.
  • The background of the image is a light gray color, which may indicate that it was scanned against a neutral background.

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The image is a scanned copy of a page from "The Harvard" newspaper, dated Wednesday, January 12, 1949. The page is yellowed and appears to be a clipping file or scrapbook page.

  • Newspaper Page
    • The page is titled "The Harvard" in large black font at the top.
    • The date "Wednesday, January 12, 1949" is printed below the title.
    • The page contains several news articles, including one about Richard D. Buck '27 being named the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • There are also several smaller news clippings from other sources, including the Boston News Clip and the New York Times.
  • News Clippings
    • The news clippings are arranged around the main article and appear to be related to the same topic.
    • They include headlines such as "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer" and "Fogg Museum Buys Painting".
    • The clippings are from various sources, including the Boston News Clip, the Advocate, and the New York Times.
  • Envelope
    • A yellow envelope is attached to the left side of the page with a paperclip.
    • The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Buckin" and has a handwritten date of "Jan 12, 1949".
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of news clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum and its conservator, Richard D. Buck. The clippings are from various sources and are arranged on a page from "The Harvard" newspaper.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from "The Harvard" dated January 20, 1949. The clipping is attached to a piece of brown paper with three silver clips and features a prominent headline that reads, "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer."

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Title: The Harvard
    • Date: Wednesday, January 20, 1949
    • Headline: Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer
    • Content: The article announces Richard D. Buck '27 as the new restorer of works of art at the Fogg Museum, with responsibilities including training restorers for the museum.
  • Attached Envelope:
    • Address: Mr. Richard Judson Fogg
    • Date: Jan 12, 1949
  • Other Clippings:
    • Boston News Clip:
      • Date: January 17, 1949
      • Content: Stout will speak at Mt. Holyoke
    • Boston News Clip:
      • Date: January 24, 1949
      • Content: No visible text
    • Boston News Clip:
      • Date: January 27, 1949
      • Content: Fogg Museum Buys Painting
    • N.Y. Times:
      • Date: January 30, 1949
      • Content: Art Gifts for Fogg Museum

The image provides a snapshot of news events related to the Fogg Museum and its personnel in January 1949.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and an envelope, all mounted on a single sheet of paper. Here's a detailed summary of each component:

  1. The Harvard Crimson Newspaper Clipping:

    • Title: "Buck Named Fogg Museum Art Restorer".
    • Date: January 17, 1945.
    • Content: The article announces that Richard D. Buck '37 will resume his post as art restorer at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University after a year's absence as a second lieutenant in the Army. He will also teach a course in the conservation of works of art at the Graduate School of Education.
  2. Envelope:

    • Addressed to: Mr. Buck, January 12, 1945.
    • Appearance: The envelope is yellowed with age and has a handwritten address on it.
  3. Boston News Clip (Monitor, Boston, Mass.):

    • Date: January 17, 1945.
    • Content: Not fully visible, but it appears to be related to the same announcement about Richard D. Buck.
  4. Boston News Clip (Monitor, Boston, Mass.):

    • Date: January 24, 1945.
    • Content: Not fully visible, but it seems to be another announcement or article related to Richard D. Buck.
  5. Boston News Clip (Springfield, Mass.):

    • Date: January 17, 1945.
    • Content: Announces that William Stout will speak at Mount Holyoke College on January 22. The topic of his talk is "The Relation of Art to Life."
  6. Boston News Clip (Advocate, Northampton, Mass.):

    • Date: January 27, 1945.
    • Content: Reports that the Fogg Museum has purchased a painting by the American artist John Singleton Copley. The painting is titled "Watson and the Shark" and was acquired for $100,000.
  7. New York Times Clip:

    • Date: January 30, 1945.
    • Content: Announces an art gift for the Fogg Museum. The gift includes a collection of paintings and drawings donated by Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. The collection features works by artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and others.

The clippings are arranged neatly on the sheet, with the envelope placed on the left side. The overall theme of the clippings revolves around art-related news, particularly focusing on the Fogg Museum and its activities during January 1945.