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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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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 newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated January 12, 1949, featuring an article about Richard D. Buck joining the staff of the Fogg Art Museum in 1937. The clipping is pasted onto a light blue piece of paper with the name "Burrelle's" and the words "Press Clipping Bureau" printed on it.

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • The clipping is from the New York Times.
    • It is dated January 12, 1949.
    • The article is about Richard D. Buck joining the staff of the Fogg Art Museum in 1937.
  • Press Clipping Bureau:
    • The clipping is pasted onto a light blue piece of paper.
    • The paper has the name "Burrelle's" printed on it.
    • The words "Press Clipping Bureau" are also printed on the paper.
    • The address of the bureau is 165 Church Street - New York.

The image appears to be a historical document related to the Fogg Art Museum, providing information about the museum's staff and their backgrounds.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated January 12, 1949, announcing Richard D. Buck's appointment as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping is accompanied by a light blue press clipping label from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which includes the date and the newspaper's name.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Date: January 12, 1949
  • Newspaper: The New York Times
  • Announcement: Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University
  • Details:
    • Mr. Buck was a member of the staff since 1937
    • He graduated from Harvard College in 1937 and received his Master of Arts degree from the 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

Press Clipping Label:

  • Date: January 12, 1949
  • Newspaper: The New York Times
  • Label: Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau
  • Address: 165 Church Street, New York

Overall, the image provides information about Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, as well as his educational background and experience in the field of conservation.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated January 12, 1949.

  • The clipping is on a light blue card with the logo of Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau at the top.
    • The logo features the name "Burrelle's" in cursive, accompanied by a pair of scissors and the text "ESTABLISHED 1888".
    • The address "165 Church Street - New York" and phone number "Barclay 7-5371" are also displayed.
  • The clipping is from the New York Times, with the publication's name and circulation numbers ("Circ. D. 531,458 - S. 851,982") printed below the logo.
  • The headline of the clipping reads "NAMED FOGG CONSERVATOR".
    • The article announces that Richard D. Buck has been appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • Buck joined the staff of the Art Museum in 1937 and was a native of Middletown, N.Y.
    • He graduated from Harvard College in 1937 and received his Master of Arts degree from the university in 1934.
    • Buck 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 yellowed and appears to be an original article from the time period.

Overall, the image is a historical newspaper clipping that provides information about Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image presents a vintage press clipping from the New York Times, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is rectangular in shape and features a light blue header with black text that reads "Burrelle's" in cursive font at the top. Below this, the following information is provided:

  • Established 1888
  • BArclay 7-5371
  • PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU
  • 165 Church Street - New York

A thin black line separates the header from the main content, which includes:

  • NEW YORK, N.Y. TIMES
  • Circ. D. 531,458 - S. 851,982

The date "JAN 12 1949" is stamped in gray ink below the line.

The main article, titled "NAMED FOGG CONSERVATOR," reports on the appointment of Richard D. Buck as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article provides details about Buck's background, including his education and experience.

The clipping has a yellowed appearance, indicating its age, and is set against a plain gray background. Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed version of an original press clipping, likely from an archive or collection of historical documents.

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The image shows a press clipping from the Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, NY. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949.

The article, titled "Named Fogg Conservator," reports that Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article provides the following details:

  • Richard D. Buck joined the staff of the Fogg Art Museum in 1937.
  • He is a native of Middletown, New York.
  • Buck graduated from Harvard College in 1931 and received his Master of Arts degree from the university in 1934.
  • He gained his conservation training with George L. Stout, the director of the Worcester (Massachusetts) Art Museum and former head of the conservation department at Fogg.

The clipping is marked with a blue check mark next to the headline and some text is highlighted in blue. The source of the news is The New York Times.