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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image shows a press clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated January 12, 1949. The headline of the article reads "Fogg Art Conservator Named." The article reports that Richard D. Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He was granted a 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 the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases and wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.

The press clipping is attached to a card from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The bureau's contact information includes a phone number, BArclay 7-5371, and circulation numbers for the New York Herald Tribune (Circulation Double: 358,813 and Single: 708,754). The card indicates that the clipping was provided by this bureau.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is from a press clipping bureau and is sourced from Buchellle's, which was established in 1888. The address listed for Buchellle's is 165 Church Street, New York, and the clipping is marked with the identifier BArclay 7-5371.

The main article in the clipping is titled "Fogg Art Conservator Named." The article reports that Richard D. Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Buck was given a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. His departure for England is noted to have occurred immediately. Provost Paul H. Buck, of Harvard University, mentioned his concern for the long-term preservation of famous old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and structural faults.

The newspaper clipping also includes the circulation details for the New York Herald Tribune, indicating a circulation of 358,813 and a subscriber count of 708,754.

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The image shows a piece of yellowed newspaper clipping from January 12, 1949. The clipping is from the New York Herald Tribune and is sourced from the Press Clipping Bureau of Burrell's, a company established in 1888 with a listed address at 165 Church Street in New York and a telephone number of BArclay 7-5371.

The headline of the clipping reads: "Fogg Art Conservator Named". The article states that Richard D. Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. He was given a one-year leave of absence from his position as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. The article notes that Buck will travel to England immediately to focus on the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, particularly those with weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults. The article is dated January 11, 1949, and mentions Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is provided by "Buelle's Press Clipping Bureau," which was established in 1888 and is located at 165 Church Street in New York, with a telephone number listed as BArclay 7-5371.

The headline of the clipping reads: "Fogg Art Conservator Named."

The article states that Richard D. Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. Buck was set to leave for England immediately. The article mentions Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University, who expressed concern about the museum-conservator's task in England, particularly regarding the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, especially those with weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.

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The image shows a press clipping from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated January 12, 1949. The article is sourced from the New York Herald Tribune.

Headline: Fogg Art Conservator Named

Content Summary:

  • Richard D. Buck, originally from Middletown, New York, was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • He was granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.
  • Buck was set to leave for England immediately.
  • According to Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University, the museum conservator would focus on the long-term problems of conserving famous old paintings in England. These issues particularly involve paintings with weak canvases, insecure wood panels, and other structural faults.

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The image is a press clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated January 12, 1949. The article reports on the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. Buck, a native of Middletown, N.Y., was granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. He was expected to leave for England immediately.

Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University commented that the museum conservator would be dealing with long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings, particularly those involving weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.

The press clipping bureau, Burelles, established in 1888, is noted at the top of the clipping, along with their address in New York and a Barclay identification number. The circulation details of the New York Herald Tribune are also provided.

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The image shows a vintage press clipping from a newspaper. It is a small cutout affixed to a card with a header that reads, "Buffelle's ESTABLISHED 1888 BARclay 7-5371 PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York."

Below this header is additional information about the source of the clipping: "NEW YORK, N.Y. HERALD TRIBUNE Circ. D. 358,813 S. 708,754" followed by a date stamp that reads "JAN 12 1949."

The body of the newspaper clipping contains a header that states "Fogg Art Conservator Named" and the article text begins with the location and date, "CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 11 (AP)." The article is about Richard D. Buck, who was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and was given a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. It mentions that he will leave for England immediately and quotes Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University discussing the conservatory work involving conservation issues with old paintings, including those with weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," located at 165 Church Street, New York. Their contact number is listed as BAarclay 7-5371.

The article is titled "Fogg Art Conservator Named" and reports that Richard D. Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. He was granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. He is expected to leave for England immediately. Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard University stated that Richard D. Buck will work on addressing long-range conservation problems for famous old paintings, particularly focusing on issues related to weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and other structural faults.

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The image is a clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping features a news article about Richard D. Buck, a native of Middletown, New York, who has been appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. He has been granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. The article highlights the challenges Buck will face in England, particularly concerning the conservation of old paintings, where weak canvases, wood panels, insecure grounds, and structural faults are prevalent.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper that is placed on a gray background. The clipping is from the "New York, N.Y. Herald Tribune" and has a date of January 12, 1949. The headline reads "Fogg Art Conservator Named." The article is about Richard D. Buck, who was appointed as the art 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. The article also mentions that he will leave for England immediately.