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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "New England Newsclip Agency" with an address in Boston, Massachusetts. It indicates it is from the "Eagle" newspaper in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is a Democrat newspaper with a circulation of 3,288. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949.

The headline of the clipping reads: "Named Conservator Of Art Museum," and the body of the article discusses Richard D. Buck's appointment as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The article mentions that Buck will have an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. It also notes that Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937 and will plan to leave for England immediately.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "New England Newscilp Agency," dated January 12, 1949, and originally published in the "Eagle (m) LAWRENCE, Mass. Democrat," with a circulation of 3,288.

The headline of the clipping reads "Named Conservator Of Art Museum." The article reports that Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum on January 11. He was also granted an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. The article mentions that Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University stated that the museum conservator would focus on long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings in England, particularly dealing with issues such as weak canvases, 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. The article concludes with him stating his plans to leave for England immediately. There are some red markings on the text, possibly for emphasis or annotation.

The image shows a piece of paper with text written on it. The paper is white and has a slightly torn edge on the top left corner. The text is written in black ink and appears to be a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949, and is from the Eagle (m) newspaper in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The text mentions the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It also states that he will take a one-year leave of absence from his position as an adviser at the National Gallery in London to serve as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping also mentions that Buck has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937 and will leave for England immediately.

A news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated January 12, 1949, features a headline "Named Conservator Of Art Museum." The clipping is from the Lawrence, Massachusetts, Democrat and discusses the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping 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 highlights the challenges of conserving old paintings, particularly those on weak canvases and wood panels in insecure grounds and other structural faults. Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, has been associated with the Fogg Art Museum since 1937. He plans to leave for England immediately.

The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated January 12, 1949, and originating from the Eagle newspaper in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The clipping is a news article titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum."

Key Details from the Article:

• Headline: "Named Conservator Of Art Museum"
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Date of Announcement: January 11, 1949
• Subject: Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.
• Appointment Details:
  • Buck was given an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.
  • His role as conservator will focus on addressing the long-range problems of conserving old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and structural faults.
• Background:
  • Richard D. Buck is a native of Middletown, New York.
  • He has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937.
  • He plans to leave for England immediately to take up his advisory role.

Visual Characteristics:

• The clipping appears to be a photocopy or scanned document, with some red markings or annotations visible on the text (e.g., "Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard university said the museum's conservator will concern himself in England with the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings...").
• The header includes the agency's contact information:
  • New England Newsclip Agency
  • P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass.
  • HA 6-9297
• The newspaper details at the top indicate it is from the Eagle (m), a Democrat publication with a circulation of 3,288.

Context:

The article highlights the appointment of Richard D. Buck as a conservator, emphasizing his expertise in art conservation and his upcoming role in advising the National Gallery in London. This reflects the importance placed on art conservation during the mid-20th century, particularly for preserving historical artworks with structural vulnerabilities.

The image displays a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, featuring a headline that reads "Named Conservator Of Art Museum." The clipping is dated January 12, 1949, and includes a brief article about Richard D. Buck being appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions Buck's experience working in the conservation department of the Fogg Art museum since 1937 and his plans to leave for England immediately. The clipping also includes a note from the New England Newsclip Agency, which provides the name and address of the agency, as well as a reference number (HA 6-9297).

The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photograph of the original clipping. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document that provides insight into the appointment of a conservator at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in the late 1940s.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "Named Conservator of Art Museum" and features an article about Richard D. Buck being appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key Points:

• Date: January 12, 1949
• Title: Named Conservator of Art Museum
• Content: Article about Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum
• Source: New England Newsclip Agency

Visual Description:

• The clipping is a beige color with black text.
• The title is in bold font at the top of the clipping.
• The article is written in a clear and concise manner, providing details about Richard D. Buck's appointment and his qualifications for the position.
• The clipping has a rough edge on the right side, indicating that it was cut from a larger newspaper page.

Conclusion:

The image provides valuable information about Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in 1949. The clipping offers insight into the museum's history and the importance of conservation efforts in preserving art and cultural heritage.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the "Eagle" newspaper in Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated January 12, 1949.

Newspaper Clipping Details

• The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the letterhead of the "New England Newsclip Agency"
• The agency's address is listed as "P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass." and their phone number is "HA 6-9297"
• The clipping is from the "Eagle (m)" newspaper, a Democrat publication with a circulation of 3,288

Article Details

• The article is titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum"
• The article reports on the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum
• Buck was given an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London
• The article highlights Buck's expertise in conserving famous old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults

Visual Details

• The clipping is yellowed and appears to be aged
• A red line is drawn under a sentence in the article, emphasizing the importance of Buck's work in conserving famous old paintings
• The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a scan or photograph of the clipping taken against a neutral background.

The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two aged paper clippings, likely from a historical archive or personal collection.

Top Clipping:
The top clipping is a news agency header card with the following details:

• New England Newsclip Agency
• P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass.
• HA 6-9297
• Eagle (m), LAWRENCE, Mass., Democrat, Circ. 3,288
• A blue stamp on the card reads JAN 12 1949

Bottom Clipping:
The bottom clipping features an article titled Named Conservator Of Art Museum, dated CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 11. The article announces that Richard D. Buck has been appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and will take a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. The article provides additional context about Buck's background and his plans to focus on conserving famous old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photograph of the clippings against a neutral backdrop. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or archival material related to the Fogg Art Museum and its conservator, Richard D. Buck.

The image is a newsclip from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated January 12, 1949. It contains a news article titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum."

The article reports that Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and was granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University stated that Buck will focus on the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases, wood panels, and insecure grounds, among other structural faults.

Richard D. Buck, originally from Middletown, N.Y., has been working in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937. He plans to leave for England immediately.