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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802757

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The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper article about an appointment. The header of the clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency" located in Boston, Massachusetts. The date of the article is January 12, 1940, as indicated at the top of the article. The article is titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum" and discusses Richard D. Buck's appointment as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

The article mentions that Buck was given an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. It also notes that Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University said the museum conservator will be involved in England with the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, especially where weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults are involved.

Richard D. Buck is described as a native of Middletown, New York, who has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937. The article states that he plans to leave for England immediately. The clipping also includes the address of the Tribune newspaper in Lawrence, Massachusetts, along with the circulation figure, which was 32,876.

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This image is a clipped newspaper article from the "Lawrence, Mass. Democrat," dated January 12, 1940. The article is titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum" and reports on the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. The article states that Buck was given an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University explained that the conservator's role in England would involve addressing long-range problems in conserving famous old paintings, especially those with weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults. Richard D. Buck, a native of Middletown, N.Y., has been working in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937 and plans to leave for England immediately. The clipping includes a stamp indicating it was processed on January 12, 1940, and has some red underlining and markings. The top part of the clipping includes the address of the New England Newsclip Agency in Boston, Massachusetts.

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This image shows an old newspaper clipping mounted on a larger sheet of paper, likely for archival purposes. The overall document appears to be from the New England Newsclip Agency, based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Document Structure:

  • Top Section (Agency Header):

    • The heading reads “New England Newsclip Agency”.
    • Contact information below includes: P. O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass., and phone number .HA 6-9297.
    • Below a line, it notes the source: “Tribune (e)” from “LAWRENCE, Mass.”, identifying it as a Democratic publication with a circulation of 32,876.
  • Main Article (Clipping):

    • The clipping is dated “JAN 12 1940” in blue ink, stamped over the top right corner.
    • The headline is: “Named Conservator Of Art Museum”.
    • The dateline is “CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 11 (P)”.
    • The article announces that Richard D. Buck was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum (at Harvard University) and was granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.
    • A quote from Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University is included, stating that the conservator’s work in England will focus on the long-range conservation of old paintings, especially those with weak canvases, wood panels, or structural faults.
    • The article notes that Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, has worked in the Fogg Art Museum’s conservation department since 1937, and that he planned to leave for England immediately.
    • Red markings: There are two red lines underlining portions of the text: one under “Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard university” and another short, angled red mark above and to the left of the headline.

Physical Appearance:

  • The clipping has a slightly yellowed, aged look.
  • The larger sheet it is mounted on is off-white or light beige.
  • The text is typewritten or printed in a standard serif newspaper font.
  • The blue ink stamp is slightly smudged.

This document serves as a historical record of a professional appointment in the field of art conservation in the early 20th century, preserved and distributed by a regional news clipping service.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, and it is dated January 12, 1940. The clipping is from the Tribune in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The clipping is about Richard D. Buck, who was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and was given an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. Paul H. Buck, provost of Harvard University, said that the museum conservator will concern himself with the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, especially where weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults are involved. Buck, a native of Middletown, N.Y., has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937. He said he plans to leave for England immediately.

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A newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated January 12, 1940, features a headline about Richard D. Buck being appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping includes information about Buck's background, his concerns about the challenges of conserving old paintings, and his plans to leave for England immediately to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. The clipping also mentions Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University, who expressed concerns about the museum's conservator in England.

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The image shows a scanned document that appears to be a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency. The document is formatted as a newspaper article or press release, dated January 12, 1949, and is from the Tribune of Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is identified as a Democratic newspaper with a circulation of 32,876.

Key Details from the Document:

Header Information:

  • New England Newsclip Agency
    • P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass.
    • HA 6-9297

Main Article:

  • Headline: "Named Conservator Of Art Museum"
  • Location: Cambridge, Jan. 11 (P) – indicating the article is from Cambridge, dated January 11, and sourced from the Associated Press (P).
  • Content Summary:
    • Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.
    • He was granted an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.
    • Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University commented that the museum conservator role will focus on conserving famous old paintings, particularly addressing issues such as weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.
    • Richard D. Buck is a native of Middletown, N.Y., and has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937.
    • He plans to leave for England immediately.

Visual Elements:

  • The document has a light brown border at the top and bottom, typical of news clippings or microfilmed documents.
  • There are handwritten markings on the document:
    • A blue handwritten note at the top right corner reads "JAN 12 1949", likely indicating the date the clipping was filed or recorded.
    • A red handwritten note near the middle of the document appears to highlight or annotate a specific part of the text, though the exact content is partially obscured.

Overall Context:

The document is a historical news clipping reporting on the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and his subsequent leave to advise the National Gallery in London. It highlights the importance of art conservation and the expertise of individuals like Buck in addressing the challenges of preserving historical artworks. The handwritten annotations suggest the document was part of an archive or collection, possibly for research or reference purposes.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring a news article about Richard D. Buck, who was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. The article is titled "Named Conservator of Art Museum" and includes details about Buck's background and his plans for the museum.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency.
    • It includes the address of the agency: P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass. HA 6-9297.
    • The clipping also includes the name of the newspaper: Tribune (e) LAWRENCE, Mass. Democrat Circ. 32,876.
  • Article
    • The article is dated January 11, 1940.
    • It reports that Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The article mentions that Buck was given an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.
    • The article quotes Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University, who said that the museum conservator will concern himself with the log-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, especially where weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds and other structural faults are involved.
    • The article also mentions that Buck, a native of Middletown, N.Y., has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art museum since 1937.
    • The article concludes with a statement from Buck, who said he plans to leave for England immediately.

In summary, the image shows a newspaper clipping featuring an article about Richard D. Buck's appointment as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about Buck's background and his plans for the museum, as well as quotes from Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping features an article about Richard D. Buck being appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key Points:

  • Appointment: Richard D. Buck has been appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Background: Buck was previously working in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937.
  • Leave of Absence: Buck will take a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.
  • Quote: Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University stated that the museum conservator will concern himself with the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, especially where weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds and other structural faults are involved.
  • Personal Details: Buck is a native of Middletown, N.Y., and has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937.

Visual Description:

  • The clipping is on a beige background with black text.
  • The top section features the New England Newsclip Agency's address and contact information.
  • The main article is titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum" and provides details about Richard D. Buck's appointment and background.
  • The clipping has a red mark in the upper-left corner and a blue stamp with the date "Jan 12 1949" in the center.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically the Lawrence, Massachusetts Tribune, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum" and features an article about Richard D. Buck being appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.

The clipping is attached to a larger piece of paper with the letterhead of the New England Newsclip Agency, which suggests that the agency may have been responsible for collecting and distributing news clippings to various clients.

The article itself discusses Buck's appointment and his plans to work on conserving famous old paintings at the National Gallery in London. It also mentions that he has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937 and is a native of Middletown, N.Y.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document related to the art world, specifically the conservation of artworks. The clipping provides insight into the career of Richard D. Buck and the activities of the Fogg Art Museum during the mid-20th century.

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The image presents a scanned document featuring two distinct sections: a news clipping and a business card.

Business Card:

  • The business card is situated at the top of the image.
  • It has a white background with black text.
  • The card displays the following information:
    • New England Newsclip Agency
      • P.O. Box 2078
      • Boston 6, Mass.
      • HA 6-9297
    • Tribune (e) LAWRENCE, Mass.
      • Democrat
      • Circ. 32,876

News Clipping:

  • The news clipping is positioned below the business card.
  • It has a yellowed background with black text.
  • The clipping features an article titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum" in bold font.
  • The article reports on Richard D. Buck being appointed conservator of the Fogg Art museum and his plans to leave for England immediately.
  • The article provides details about Buck's background, including his work in the conservation department of the Fogg Art museum since 1937 and his native town of Middletown, N.Y.

In summary, the image showcases a business card for the New England Newsclip Agency and a news clipping about Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art museum.