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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802762

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The image appears to be a news clipping from a newspaper. At the top, it is labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with an address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." Below this, it is indicated that the clipping is from "Journal," located in Providence, R.I. The date "JAN 12 1949" is handwritten in the upper portion of the clipping.

The main content of the clipping is an article dated January 11, 1949, from the Associated Press (AP). The article announces that Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It states that due to this appointment, Buck was given an immediate one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. The provost of Harvard, Paul H. Buck, is mentioned as saying that the museum conservator will focus on the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings during his time in England.

The clipping also includes a reference to a license and a guilty plea, along with a fine of $5 and costs, which appears to be unrelated to the main news article. There is a handwritten number "126F" on the clipping, possibly indicating a file reference or a catalog number.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Journal" based in Providence, R.I., dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "TO DIRECT FOGG MUSEUM" and discusses the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text 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 quotes Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard, who states that the museum conservator will focus on the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings while in England.

The clipping is mounted on a piece of paper that says "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and provides an address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The clipping has some markings, including the date "JAN 12 1949" stamped on it and some red markings on the right side.

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This image shows a vintage news clipping mounted on a larger piece of paper, likely for archival purposes.

Top Section (Mounting Sheet):

  • At the top, in large, bold, typewritten capital letters, it reads: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP".
  • Below that, in a smaller font, is the address: "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass.".
  • A thin horizontal line separates this from the next section.
  • Under the line, it says: "Journal" and below that, "Providence, R.I." — indicating the source newspaper.
  • A stamped date, "JAN 12 1949", is visible in the middle-left area of the mounting sheet.
  • The news clipping is taped or glued onto this sheet, overlapping the date stamp slightly.

Bottom Section (The Actual News Clipping):

  • The clipping is from the Associated Press (AP), dated Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 11.
  • The headline, in bold: "TO DIRECT FOGG MUSEUM".
  • The article reports:

    — Richard D. Buck tonight was appointed 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. Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard said the museum conservator will concern himself in England with the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings.

Annotations:

  • The clipping has handwritten markings, most notably a red stamp or handwritten mark "12 KF" in the upper right corner.
  • The edge of the clipping is lined with red ink or marker.
  • Some stray typewriter dots are visible near the top of the clipping and mounting sheet, possibly from the original typing process or wear.

Overall, the image is an archival item preserving a short AP news report from January 1949 about Richard D. Buck’s appointment to a conservation role at the Fogg Art Museum and his subsequent leave to advise the National Gallery in London. It was clipped and filed by a Boston news service.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Boston News Clip." The clipping is from the Boston News, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949. 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. Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard said that the museum conservator will concern himself in England with the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949, and it comes from the Boston News Clip. The clipping is from the Providence Journal in Rhode Island. The clipping is about Richard D. Buck being appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was given a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London. The clipping discusses the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings.

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The image shows a news clipping from the Boston News Clip dated January 12, 1949, sourced from the Providence Journal in Providence, Rhode Island. The clipping is typed and formatted as a news article. The content of the article reports that Richard D. Buck was appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was granted 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, who stated that the museum conservator will focus on addressing the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings while in England.

The clipping is neatly arranged, with the header indicating the source and location ("Boston News Clip, 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.") and the date prominently displayed. The text is typed in a formal, news-style font, and the article is concise, summarizing the key details of the appointment and its implications. The overall appearance suggests it is an archival or historical document, likely preserved for reference or research purposes.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "To Direct Fogg Museum" and features a headline that reads "Richard D. Buck tonight was appointed 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." The article also mentions that Provost Paul H. Buck of Harvard said the museum conservator will concern himself in England with the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings.

The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, which was a newspaper that published news articles from various sources, including wire services and other newspapers. The clipping is likely a reproduction of an article that was originally published in a different newspaper or magazine.

Overall, the image provides information about the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and his subsequent leave of absence to work at the National Gallery in London. It also highlights the importance of conserving famous old paintings and the role that museums play in preserving cultural heritage.

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The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Providence Journal, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is on a beige background and features a headline that reads "TO DIRECT FOGG MUSEUM" in bold black text.

Clipping Details:

  • Date: January 12, 1949
  • Source: Providence Journal
  • Headline: TO DIRECT FOGG MUSEUM
  • Content: The article discusses Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and his subsequent leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.

Additional Information:

  • The clipping is stamped with a red stamp that reads "12xP" and has a handwritten notation "license, pleaded guilty, $5 and costs." above the date.
  • The clipping is placed on a gray background, which suggests that it may be part of a larger collection or archive.

Overall:

The image provides a glimpse into a historical news article from 1949, highlighting the appointment of Richard D. Buck to a significant role at the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping's condition and presentation suggest that it may be a valuable resource for researchers or historians studying the history of art conservation or the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the Boston News Clip, with a headline that reads "TO DIRECT FOGG MUSEUM." The clipping is dated January 12, 1949, and features an article about Richard D. Buck being appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • Headline: TO DIRECT FOGG MUSEUM
    • Date: January 11 (AP)
    • Location: Cambridge, Mass.
    • Article: Richard D. Buck was appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and given a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.
    • Statistics:
      • Date of appointment: January 11
      • Leave of absence: One year
  • Boston News Clip Header
    • Address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
    • Date stamped: JAN 12 1949
    • Journal: Providence, R.I.
  • Additional Markings
    • Red stamp: 12X
    • Typewritten note: license, pleaded guilty, $5 and costs.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949, announcing Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping includes details about his leave of absence and new role at the National Gallery in London.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is about Richard D. Buck being appointed conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and taking a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser at the National Gallery in London.

The clipping is yellowed and has a red stamp on it that says "BKF." It appears to be a news article or press release announcing Buck's appointment and his temporary leave of absence. The article mentions that Buck will be working with the long-range problems of conserving famous old paintings during his time at the National Gallery.

Overall, the image provides information about Richard D. Buck's appointment as conservator of the Fogg Art Museum and his temporary leave of absence to work at the National Gallery in London.