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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802758

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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated January 12, 1949.

Header Information:

  • Agency: New England Newsclip Agency
  • Address: P. O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass.
  • Phone: HA 6-9297
  • Subject Identifier: Eagle (m), LAWRENCE, Mass., Democrat, Circ. 3,288
  • A blue ink stamp on the clipping reads “JAN 12 1949”.

Article Title:

Named Conservator Of Art Museum

Article Content:

  • Location & Date: CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 11 (P)
  • Subject: Richard D. Buck, a conservator at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was appointed as conservator of the museum. He was immediately granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.
  • Quote from Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University: He stated that Buck’s role in England would involve addressing long-range conservation problems of famous old paintings, especially those with weak canvases, insecure wood panels, and structural faults.
  • Background on Buck: A native of Middletown, N.Y., Buck had been working in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937. He planned to leave for England immediately.

Physical Appearance:

  • The clipping is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper.
  • Some words in the article are underlined in red ink (e.g., “museum” and “insecure”).
  • The bottom right corner of the clipping is slightly torn.
  • It is taped or affixed to a larger, plain off-white piece of paper, which shows some slight discoloration or creasing.

Overall Impression:

This is an archival news clipping, likely preserved for historical or professional reference, documenting the appointment of a prominent art conservator to an international role at a prestigious institution. The red underlines suggest someone highlighted specific parts of interest.


In summary: This clipping announces Richard D. Buck’s appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and his immediate assignment to advise the National Gallery in London on painting conservation, effective January 1949.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping titled "New England Newsclip Agency." Below the header, there is contact information for the agency, including a post office box address in Boston, Massachusetts, and a phone number. The clipping is also labeled with "Eagle (m)" and "LAWRENCE, Mass. Democrat Circ. 3,288" along with a date stamp of "JAN 12 1949."

The main body of the clipping features a short article with the headline "Named Conservator Of Art Museum." The article mentions that on January 11th, a person named Richard D. Buck was appointed 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 explained that Buck's conservation work would deal with long-term issues of art conservation, particularly of famous old paintings on weak canvases and wood panels. It also notes that Richard D. Buck is from Middletown, N.Y., and has worked in the museum's conservation department since 1937, concluding with a statement that he plans to leave for England immediately.

The clipping shows signs of age and wear, with a slightly torn and frayed right edge and a browning of the paper. There are some red and blue marks or stamps on the paper as well, possibly related to the archiving or cataloging process.

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This image is a clipping from the "New England Newsclip Agency," dated January 12, 1949. It includes a header with the agency's contact information and details about the newspaper, labeled as "Eagle (m)," based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 3,288.

Below the header, there is a news article titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum." The article mentions that Richard D. Buck was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and granted a one-year leave to work as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. Harvard University's Provost Paul H. Buck commented on the appointment, noting the role involves addressing conservation challenges with old paintings, especially those on weak canvases and wooden panels. The article also states that Buck has been part of the Fogg Art Museum's conservation department since 1937 and plans to leave for England imminently.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping attached to a card from the New England Newsclip Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. The card includes contact information: P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass., phone number HA 6-9297. It mentions "Eagle (m), Lawrence, Mass., Democrat, Circ. 3,288." The date stamped on the card is "JAN 12 1949."

The newspaper clipping is titled "Named Conservator Of Art Museum" and reports that Richard D. Buck was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. He was given a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University mentioned that Richard Buck will work on long-range conservation issues for famous old paintings, especially those with weak canvases and wood panels, as well as other structural faults. Richard Buck is noted as a native of Middletown, N.Y., and has worked in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum since 1937. The article ends by stating that Buck plans to leave for England immediately.

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The image shows a vintage, two-part news clipping mounted on a gray background.

  • Top part: A printed card from the New England Newsclip Agency (P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass.) with the line “Eagle (m) LAWRENCE, Mass.”, “Democrat,” and circulation 3,288. A blue stamp reads JAN 12 1949.
  • Bottom part: An orange-tinted newspaper clipping with the headline “Named Conservator Of Art Museum” (Cambridge, Jan. 11 AP). It reports that Richard D. Buck was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and given one year’s leave to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London, with related quotes about the duties and Buck’s background. There are some red highlight marks on the clipping.