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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated January 12, 1949, along with its original news service label.

The clipping is mounted on a light gray background. At the top left, a small rectangular slip of paper reads:

BOSTON NEWS CLIP
120 Tremont Street
Boston 8, Mass.

Herald
Boston, Mass.

JAN 12 1949

This indicates it was distributed by the Boston News Clip service and sourced from the Boston Herald.

Below this, the main clipping — an off-white, aged strip of newsprint — bears the headline:

Harvard Reports Faculty Additions

The article, from Page Thirty-Six, announces two new faculty appointments at Harvard University:

1. Richard D. Buck, who had been in the conservation department at the Fogg Art Museum, has been appointed director of that department. The article notes he will leave immediately for England, where he will serve for a year as an adviser to the National Gallery in London on the restoration of works of art.

2. Dr. Robert R. Sears, currently a professor of child psychology at the University of Iowa, will become professor of education and child psychology in Harvard’s graduate school of education.

A red hand-drawn mark — appearing to be “126” with a small checkmark — is visible above the headline, possibly for cataloging or archival purposes.

Summary:
This is a historical newspaper clipping reporting on faculty changes at Harvard University in 1949: the promotion and imminent departure of Richard D. Buck to advise the National Gallery, and the appointment of Dr. Robert R. Sears to teach education and child psychology. The clipping is preserved with its original Boston News Clip label.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper titled "Boston News Clip" with an address at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. It is dated January 12, 1949, and is from the "Herald" newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is labeled "Page Thirty-Six" with a handwritten note marking it as page 128-F. The headline of the clipping reads, "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions."

The text of the article states:
"Harvard University last night announced the appointment of two men to faculty positions. Richard D. Buck, for several years in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum, has been appointed as the department's director. It was also announced that Buck would leave at once for England, where he will serve for a year as adviser to the National Gallery in London on the restoration of works of art. The second appointment is that of Dr. Robert R. Sears, at present professor of child psychology at the University of Iowa, to become professor of education and child psychology in the Harvard graduate school of education."

The article discusses two faculty appointments at Harvard University, one for Richard D. Buck and another for Dr. Robert R. Sears.

This image shows a preserved newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions" and is from page thirty-six of the newspaper.

The content of the clipping announces the appointment of two individuals to faculty positions at Harvard University. The first appointment is of Richard D. Buck, who has been working in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum for several years. He has been appointed as the director of the department. Additionally, it is mentioned that Buck will leave for England where he will serve for a year as an adviser to the National Gallery in London on the restoration of works of art.

The second appointment is that of Dr. Robert R. Sears, who is currently a professor of child psychology at the University of Iowa. He will become a professor of education and child psychology in the Harvard graduate school of education.

The image shows a newspaper clipping that is attached to a piece of paper. The clipping is from a newspaper called "The Boston News Clip," which is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is dated January 12, 1949, and is on page thirty-six. The headline of the clipping reads "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions." The article talks about the appointment of two men to faculty positions at Harvard University. One of the men, Richard D. Buck, has been appointed to the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum, and the other man, Dr. Robert R. Sears, has been appointed as a professor of child psychology at the University of Iowa.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is from the Herald Boston, Mass. The clipping is on a beige background. The clipping has the headline "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions" and includes a brief article about faculty appointments at Harvard University. The article mentions the appointment of two individuals, Richard D. Buck and Dr. Robert R. Sears. The clipping also includes a small section about the restoration of works of art in London.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from the Boston Herald, dated January 12, 1949. The clippings are displayed against a plain background.

Top Clipping:

• Header: "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" is printed at the top, followed by the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass."
• Source: The clipping is from the Herald, Boston, Mass.
• Date: January 12, 1949, is clearly marked at the bottom.

Bottom Clipping:

• Header: "PAGE THIRTY-SIX" is visible at the top, indicating the page number from the newspaper.
• Headline: "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions" is prominently displayed in bold, capitalized text.
• Content: The article announces two faculty appointments at Harvard University:
  1. Richard D. Buck: Appointed to a faculty position. He is described as having worked for several years in the conservation department of the Fogg Art Museum. The article also mentions that Buck will leave for England to serve as an adviser to the National Gallery for a year.
  2. Dr. Robert R. Sears: Appointed as professor of education and child psychology in the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Sears is noted as currently a professor of child psychology at the University of Iowa.

The clippings are presented in a straightforward, archival style, with the text clearly legible and the layout typical of mid-20th-century newspaper articles. The image conveys a historical context, focusing on academic appointments at Harvard University.

The image presents a vintage news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions" and features a brief article discussing the appointments of two new faculty members at Harvard University.

• Title and Date
  • The title "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions" is prominently displayed in bold font.
  • The date "Jan 12 1949" is printed below the title, indicating when the news clipping was published.
• Article Content
  • The article reports on the appointment of Dr. Robert R. Sears as a professor of child psychology at Harvard University.
  • It also mentions the appointment of Richard D. Buck as an associate professor of education and child psychology at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The article provides details about Dr. Sears' background and qualifications, as well as his plans for his new role at Harvard.
  • It also mentions that Dr. Buck will serve for a year as a professor of education and child psychology at the Fogg Art Museum before leaving for England.
• Layout and Design
  • The news clipping has a simple layout with a clear headline and concise article text.
  • The text is printed in black ink on a beige background, which gives the clipping a vintage appearance.
  • The clipping is attached to a white card with the words "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" printed in black ink, along with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and the date "Jan 12 1949".
• Overall Impression
  • The news clipping provides a glimpse into the academic landscape of Harvard University in 1949.
  • It highlights the appointments of two new faculty members and their contributions to the university's academic programs.
  • The clipping's vintage design and layout add to its historical significance and charm.

In summary, the image presents a vintage news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949, which reports on the appointments of two new faculty members at Harvard University. The clipping provides details about the appointments, including the backgrounds and qualifications of the new faculty members, and highlights their contributions to the university's academic programs.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 12, 1949. The clipping is titled "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions" and features a news article about two new faculty members at Harvard University.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

• Date: January 12, 1949
• Title: Harvard Reports Faculty Additions
• Content: The article reports on the appointment of two new faculty members at Harvard University: Dr. Robert R. Sears as a professor of child psychology and Richard D. Buck as a professor of education and child psychology.

Additional Information:

• Source: Boston News Clip
• Date: January 12, 1949

Overall, the image provides information about the appointments of two new faculty members at Harvard University in 1949.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from "The Herald" dated January 12, 1949, on a gray background. The clipping is titled "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions" and is from page thirty-six.

Clipping Details:

• The clipping is yellowed with age.
• It features a headline that reads "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions."
• The article discusses two new faculty appointments at Harvard University.
• The first appointment is Richard D. Buck, who will be leaving for England to work on the restoration of works of art at the National Gallery in London.
• The second appointment is Dr. Robert R. Sears, who will be joining the Harvard graduate school of education as a professor of education and child psychology.

Accompanying Card:

• A white card is placed above the clipping.
• The card is labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and includes the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass."
• It also indicates that the clipping is from "Herald Boston, Mass." and is dated "JAN 12 1949."

Overall:

• The image appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of a historical newspaper clipping.
• The clipping provides information about faculty appointments at Harvard University in 1949.
• The accompanying card provides context and provenance for the clipping.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping and a news clip, both related to Harvard University's faculty appointments.

Newspaper Clipping:

• The clipping is from "THE" (likely "The Harvard Herald"), dated January 12, 1949.
• It features an article titled "Harvard Reports Faculty Additions," which announces the appointment of two new faculty members:
  • Richard D. Buck, who will leave for England to serve as adviser to the National Gallery in the Harvard graduate school of education.
  • Dr. Robert R. Sears, who will become professor of education and child psychology at the University of Iowa.

News Clip:

• The news clip is from "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass."
• It is dated "JAN 12 1949" and has a handwritten note that reads "Herald Boston, Mass."

Background:

• The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clipping and news clip.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document showcasing Harvard University's faculty appointments in 1949.