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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802756

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This image displays a vintage press clipping from January 12, 1949, mounted on a light blue card from Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888 and located at 165 Church Street, New York.

The card features:

  • The Burrelle’s logo—a pair of scissors—alongside their contact information: “BArclay 7-5371”.
  • A stamp indicating the clipping is from “NEW YORK, N.Y. TIMES”, with circulation data: “Circ. D. 531,458 - S. 851,982”.
  • The date “JAN 12 1949” stamped in blue ink above the clipped article.

The newspaper article, titled “NAMED FOGG CONSERVATOR”, reports that Richard D. Buck—who had been a member of the staff at the Fogg Art Museum since 1937—was appointed conservator of the museum, which is part of Harvard University.

The text notes:

  • The article is “Special to The New York Times” from Cambridge, Mass., dated January 11.
  • Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, graduated from Harvard College in 1937 and received his Master of Arts from Harvard in 1934.
  • He received conservation training under George L. Stout, director of the Worcester Art Museum and former head of the conservation department at the Fogg.

A handwritten blue checkmark appears to the left of the line “Richard D. Buck Joined Staff of Art Museum in 1937,” perhaps indicating verification or selection by the clipping service’s staff.

The clipping is a historical document preserving a professional milestone for a noted figure in art conservation, preserved by one of America’s oldest press clipping services.

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The image is a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from "The New York Times," dated January 11, 1949. The clipping is a news article titled "NAMED FOGG CONSERVATOR," which announces that Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article provides background information about Richard D. Buck:

  • He joined the staff of the Art Museum in 1937.
  • He is a native of Middletown, N.Y., and graduated from Harvard College in 1937.
  • He received his Master of Arts degree from Harvard University in 1934.
  • He gained his conservation training with George L. Stout, director of the Worcester (Mass.) Art Museum and former head of the conservation department at Fogg.

The clipping is topped with the heading "Press Clipping Bureau" and the address "165 Church Street, New York, N.Y." The article is dated January 12, 1949, which is visible in the upper part of the clipping. The top also includes a phone number "BARclay 7-5371" and the establishment year "ESTABLISHED 1888" of Burrelle's, a company associated with the clipping service.

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This image depicts a newspaper clipping from "The New York Times," dated January 12, 1949, with a header indicating it was processed by "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888. The clipping is about Richard D. Buck being named the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article notes that Buck joined the staff of the museum in 1937 and provides a brief background on his education and training, including his graduation from Harvard College in 1937 and his conservation training under George L. Stout. There are handwritten markings, including a checkmark and some underlining, on the clipping.

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The image is of a vintage press clipping from the New York Times, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is from Burcelles Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, and has a circulation date of December 5, 1948, to September 8, 1982. The clipping announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It provides a brief biography of Mr. Buck, stating that he joined the staff of the Fogg Art Museum in 1937 and was appointed conservator in 1949. The clipping also mentions that Mr. Buck is a native of Middletown, New York, and graduated from Harvard College in 1937 before receiving his Master of Arts degree from the university in 1934. It further states that he gained his conservation training with George L. Stout, director of the Worcester (Mass.) Art Museum, and former head of the conservation department at Fogg.

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The image depicts a clipping from the New York Times, dated January 12, 1949, which announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping is attached to a blue background with the words "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" and an address in New York. The clipping is a rectangular piece of paper with a black border, and it contains a headline that reads "Named Fogg Conservator" and a subheading that reads "Richard D. Buck Joined Staff of Art Museum in 1937."

The clipping contains a photograph of Richard D. Buck, who is wearing a suit and tie, and it includes a brief biography of his career. According to the clipping, Buck joined the staff of the Fogg Art Museum in 1937 and received his Master of Arts degree from Harvard College in 1937. He gained his conservation training with George L. Stout, director of the Worcester (Mass.) Art Museum, and former head of the conservation department at Fogg.

The clipping also includes a quote from the director of the Fogg Art Museum, who praised Buck's qualifications and experience in the field of art conservation. The clipping concludes with a note that Buck's appointment as conservator was effective immediately.

Overall, the image depicts a news clipping that announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, highlighting his qualifications and experience in the field of art conservation.

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The image shows a vintage press clipping from The New York Times, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is from Buttelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the Conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Headline: "NAMED FOGG CONSERVATOR"
  2. Subheading: "Richard D. Buck Joined Staff of Art Museum in 1937"
  3. Source: Special to The New York Times, dated Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 11.
  4. Content:
    • Richard D. Buck, a member of the Fogg Art Museum staff since 1937, was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • Buck was a native of Middletown, N.Y., and graduated from Harvard College in 1937.
    • He received his Master of Arts degree from Harvard University in 1934.
    • He gained his conservation training with George L. Stout, the director of the Worcester Art Museum (Massachusetts) and former head of the conservation department at the Fogg.

Visual Elements:

  • Top Section: Features the logo of Buttelle's, including a stylized pair of scissors and the text "ESTABLISHED 1888" and the address "Barclay 7-5371."
  • Middle Section: Displays the header "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" and the address "165 Church Street - New York."
  • Newspaper Header: Shows "NEW YORK, N.Y. TIMES" along with circulation figures: "Circ. D. 531,458 - S. 851,982."
  • Date: Clearly marked as "JAN 12 1949."
  • Body Text: The main article is printed in a clean, typed font, with key points highlighted for emphasis.

The clipping provides a historical record of Richard D. Buck's professional appointment and background, reflecting the practices and standards of art conservation in the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a press clipping with a blue header and a tan clipping section below it.

  • Header Details:

    • The header is printed on blue paper and labeled "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau."
    • It identifies the bureau's establishment year as 1888 and provides its address: "165 Church Street - New York," as well as the phone number "BArclay 7-5371."
    • Mentions the source as "NEW YORK, N.Y. TIMES" with circulation figures listed: "Circ. D. 531,458 - S. 851,982."
    • Includes the date "JAN 12 1949" stamped in blue ink.
  • Clipping Details:

    • The tan clipping below is titled "NAMED FOGG CONSERVATOR" and discusses Richard D. Buck, who joined the staff of the Art Museum in 1937 and is appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • The article mentions that he graduated from Harvard College in 1937, earned his Master's degree from Harvard in 1934, and trained in conservation under George L. Stout at the Worcester Art Museum.

This press clipping appears to be a snippet from The New York Times reporting on Richard D. Buck's professional achievements.

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This is a small archival clipping. It consists of two pieces mounted on a light blue card:

  • The top portion is a blue business card from a press clipping bureau (with a decorative script logo and a pair of scissors). It includes lines like “ESTABLISHED 1888,” an address at 165 Church Street, New York, and “NEW YORK, N. Y. TIMES,” plus a faint date stamp of JAN 12 1949.
  • The bottom portion is a beige newspaper clipping headed in bold: “NAMED FOGG CONSERVATOR.” The article, a Special to The New York Times dateline Cambridge, Mass. (Jan. 11), describes Richard D. Buck being appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. There is a small blue check mark drawn on the left side.

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This is a photo of an old press clipping from a newspaper, specifically from "The New York Times," dated January 12, 1949. The headline reads, "NAMED FOGG CONSERVATOR," and the article announces that Richard D. Buck was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He joined the museum's staff in 1937, graduated from Harvard College in 1937, and received his Master of Arts degree from the university in 1934. His conservation training was obtained under George L. Stout, the director of the Worcester (Mass.) Art Museum and former head of the conservation department at Fogg.

The press clipping is presented on a promotional background of "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," which cites an established date of 1888 and provides an address of 165 Church Street, New York, along with the phone number BARclay 7-5371. The background also shows the circulation figures for "The New York Times" both Daily (D. 531,458) and Sunday (S. 851,982).

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping announces that Richard D. Buck was named conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key points from the clipping:

  • Richard D. Buck joined the staff of the Art Museum in 1937.
  • He was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Buck is a native of Middletown, New York.
  • He graduated from Harvard College in 1937 and received his Master of Arts degree from Harvard in 1934.
  • He received his conservation training from George L. Stout, director of the Worcester (Mass.) Art Museum and former head of the conservation department at Fogg.

The clipping is from the New York Times, and Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau has its address and phone number printed at the top of the clipping.