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This image shows a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a larger archival card.

The clipping itself is from a Boston newspaper, dated January 12, 1949, and reports the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the new conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The headline reads:

R. D. BUCK HEADS FOGG ART MUSEUM

The short article explains that Buck’s appointment was announced the previous day by Harvard University. It also notes that Buck has been granted a year’s leave of absence from his duties at the museum, at the request of the British government, to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London.

The clipping is affixed to a larger, off-white card titled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” at the top, with the address “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” printed below. This card also has a stamped heading, “Record Boston, Mass.,” and the date “JAN 12 1949” stamped underneath. A red handwritten mark, possibly “198F,” is visible on the clipping’s headline.

The artifact appears to be part of a press clipping archive, likely organized for historical or institutional record-keeping.

Summary:

The image documents a 1949 news item about Richard D. Buck becoming the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, while also taking a year-long leave to advise London’s National Gallery — a notable moment in art conservation history.

The image is a news clipping from a publication titled "Boston News Clip," dated January 12, 1949. It is located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping includes a headline that reads, "R. D. Buck Heads Fogg Art Museum." The article states that Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum by Harvard University. It also mentions that Buck has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London.

This image shows a preserved newspaper clipping titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." at the top. The clipping is from the "Record" newspaper in Boston, Mass., dated January 12, 1949.

The main headline of the clipping is "R. D. BUCK HEADS FOGG ART MUSEUM." The text below the headline announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum by Harvard University. It also mentions that he has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London.

There is some handwritten text and markings on the clipping, including the number "1285" in red ink. The clipping appears to be old and slightly worn, with a yellowish tint to the paper.

The image depicts a news clipping from the Boston News, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper, and the edges are slightly torn. The clipping is from a newspaper, and it is titled "Record Boston, Mass." The clipping is about Richard D. Buck, who has been appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping mentions that Buck has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London. The clipping also mentions that Buck has been granted counsel for him. The clipping is printed in black and white.

The image shows a clipping from the Boston News, dated January 12, 1949, with the headline "R. D. BUCK HEADS FOGG ART MUSEUM." The clipping announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, which is affiliated with Harvard University. It mentions that Buck has been granted a year's leave of absence to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London at the request of the British government. The clipping is on a white background, and the text is in black font.

The image depicts a news clipping from the Boston News Clip located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949, and is labeled as a Record from Boston, Mass. The headline reads: "R. D. BUCK HEADS FOGG ART MUSEUM."

The article announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, as declared by Harvard University. It notes that Buck has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London. The text is printed in a clear, formal style typical of news clippings from that era. A handwritten annotation, possibly a red stamp or marking, is visible near the top of the clipping, indicating some form of categorization or emphasis. The overall appearance suggests this is an archival or historical document, likely preserved for reference or research purposes.

A small vintage clipping mounted on a light gray card. The top card reads “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with the address “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” and a line “Record Boston, Mass.” Below is a stamped date “JAN 12 1949.” A tan newspaper clipping is pasted at the bottom with the bold headline “R. D. BUCK HEADS FOGG ART MUSEUM” and an article about Richard D. Buck being appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University) and his leave of absence to advise the National Gallery in London. There are small red pencil markings on the clipping. The overall look is a mid-20th-century press clipping.

This is an image of a vintage newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip," located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is marked "Record, Boston, Mass." with the date stamped as "JAN 12 1949."

The headline in bold reads: "R.D. BUCK HEADS FOGG ART MUSEUM."

The article beneath the headline announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, an announcement made by Harvard University. It mentions that he has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London. The piece is concise and typical of an acknowledgment styled news report.

This is an image of a vintage newspaper clipping. It has a header that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP 120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." Below this header is the name of the publication "Record Boston, Mass." accompanied by the date "JAN 12 1949." The article headline states "R. D. BUCK HEADS FOGG ART MUSEUM," indicating an announcement regarding a person named Richard D. Buck. The article details that Richard D. Buck has been appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and was recently announced by Harvard University. Additionally, it mentions that he has been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London. There is some handwriting in red ink on the article, but the text is partially obscured and cannot be fully deciphered. The newspaper clip is mounted on a grey background.

This image shows a clipped newspaper article attached to a paper labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The article is from the "Record, Boston, Mass." and is dated "JAN 12 1949."

The headline of the article reads: "R. D. BUCK HEADS FOGG ART MUSEUM." The article announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, as announced by Harvard University. It mentions that Buck had been granted a year's leave of absence at the request of the British government to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery in London. There is a red pencil marking (possibly "128 F") written on the news clipping.