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This image displays a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping, likely from the 1940s, mounted on a plain, light gray background. The clipping is rectangular, with slightly uneven and frayed edges, suggesting it was cut by hand from a larger publication.

At the top of the clipping, faint, handwritten pencil markings are visible. They appear to read “2/18/44 – 12-49,” possibly a cataloging or filing note made later.

The headline of the article, printed in a bold, black, sans-serif font, reads:

Richard Buck Named Conservator of Fogg Museum at Harvard

Below the headline, the article is composed of three paragraphs of smaller, black serif text, reporting on the career appointment of Richard D. Buck.

Summary of the article’s content:

• Richard D. Buck, a noted art authority, has been appointed Conservator of Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum by Provost Paul H. Buck.
• As Conservator, his role is to preserve and restore works of art.
• Concurrent with his appointment, Buck has been granted a one-year leave of absence to serve as an adviser for preserving old paintings at the National Gallery in London and to teach English museum authorities his technique for conserving canvas.
• Buck’s background includes being a former member of the international committee that produced the “Weaver Report.” He previously taught art at Wheaton College and worked at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
• A native of Middletown, N.Y., Buck earned his A.B. from Harvard in 1927 and his A.M. from Harvard in 1934. He has been associated with the Fogg Museum’s conservation department since 1937.

The overall impression is that of a historical document preserving a noteworthy announcement in the field of art conservation and museum work.

The image is a newspaper clipping that contains a news article. The headline reads: "Richard Buck Named Conservator of Fogg Museum at Harvard." The article details the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that Provost Paul H. Buck announced the appointment last night, and that Buck's responsibilities include preserving and restoring works of art. The article also notes that Buck was granted a year's leave of absence to serve as an adviser in preserving old paintings to the National Gallery in London and to teach English museum authorities his technique for conserving canvas. The clipping provides details about Buck's background, stating that he is a noted art authority and a former member of the international committee which submitted the "Weaver Report." It also mentions that Buck taught art at Wheaton College and served on the staff of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The article concludes by noting that Buck is a native of Middletown, N.Y., received his A.B. from Harvard in 1927, his A.M. from Harvard in 1934, and has been associated with the conservation department of the Fogg Museum since 1937. The clipping is slightly curved and appears to have been cut out from a larger newspaper.

This image is a scanned or photographed newspaper clipping announcing the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The headline reads: "Richard Buck Named Conservator of Fogg Museum at Harvard."

The article provides details about Richard D. Buck's appointment and background:

• He is a noted art authority.
• He was appointed conservator of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, as announced by Provost Paul H. Buck.
• The conservator is responsible for preserving and restoring works of art.
• Buck was granted a year's leave of absence to serve as an adviser in preserving old paintings at the National Gallery in London. He also planned to teach English museum authorities his techniques for conserving canvas.
• He is a former member of the international committee that submitted the "Weaver Report."
• Buck formerly taught art at Wheaton College and served on the staff of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
• He is a native of Middletown, N.Y., and received his A.B. from Harvard in 1927 and his A.M. from Harvard in 1934.
• He has been associated with the conservation department of the Fogg Museum since 1937.

The clipping appears to be from an older newspaper, as indicated by the yellowed paper and the style of the text. There is some handwriting and markings at the top of the clipping.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "Richard Buck Named Conservator of Fogg Museum at Harvard." The clipping features a picture of Richard D. Buck, who has been appointed conservator of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The conservator is responsible for preserving and restoring works of art. Simultaneously with his appointment, Buck was granted a year's leave of absence so he could serve as an adviser in preserving old paintings to the National Gallery in London. He will also teach English museum authorities his technique for conserving canvas.

The image shows a piece of paper with printed text on it. The paper is probably a piece of newspaper. The text is written in black ink, and the paper is folded in half, with the text visible on both sides. The paper is slightly torn at the top, and the edges are slightly curled. The text is a news article about Richard Buck, who has been appointed as the conservator of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a newspaper clipping or a printed article titled "Richard Buck Named Conservator of Fogg Museum at Harvard." The article is dated April 12, 1949, as indicated by the handwritten notation at the top left corner of the document. The content of the article announces the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. Key details from the article include:

1. Appointment Details: Richard D. Buck, a noted art authority, has been appointed as the conservator of the Fogg Art Museum. This announcement was made by Provost Paul H. Buck.

2. Responsibilities: As conservator, Buck is responsible for preserving and restoring works of art.

3. Leave of Absence: Concurrent with his appointment, Buck was granted a year's leave of absence to serve as an adviser in preserving old paintings for the National Gallery in London. During this time, he will also teach English museum authorities his technique for conserving canvas.

4. Background Information:

   • Buck is a former member of the international committee that submitted the “Weaver Report.”
   • He previously taught art at Wheaton College and served on the staff of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
   • He is a native of Middletown, New York, and received his A.B. from Harvard in 1927 and his A.M. from Harvard in 1934.
   • Buck has been associated with the conservation department of the Fogg Museum since 1937.

The article is presented in a clean, typed format with clear headings and structured paragraphs, typical of a news clipping. The overall tone is formal and informative, focusing on Buck's qualifications and new role at the museum. The document appears to be preserved or displayed, possibly as part of an archive or exhibit.

This is a newspaper clipping announcing Richard D. Buck's appointment as the Conservator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The article highlights Buck as a notable art authority and states that his role will involve preserving and restoring works of art. He was also granted a year's leave to assist the National Gallery in London with the preservation of old paintings and to share his conservation techniques with English museum authorities. The clipping mentions Buck's professional background, including his past roles at Wheaton College and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. It also provides a brief summary of his academic credentials and his association with the Fogg Museum since 1937.

• The image is a small, torn-out newspaper clipping mounted on a gray background.
• It features a bold headline: “Richard Buck Named Conservator of Fogg Museum at Harvard.”
• The article states that Richard D. Buck, a noted art authority, has been appointed conservator of Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum. It mentions his duties—preserving and restoring works of art—and notes a one-year leave of absence so he can advise on preserving old paintings for the National Gallery in London. He will also teach English museum authorities his technique for conserving canvas.
• Additional biographical details are given: Buck was a former member of the international committee that submitted the “Weaver Report,” taught art at Wheaton College, and worked at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. He is a Middletown, NY native, earned an A.B. from Harvard in 1927 and an A.M. from Harvard in 1934, and had been associated with the Fogg Museum’s conservation department since 1937.
• The clipping has a vintage newspaper look, with brownish paper, serif type, and a slightly rough bottom edge; there is some light handwriting or marks at the top edge.

This is a photograph of an aged newspaper clipping. The headline reads "Richard Buck Named Conservator of Fogg Museum at Harvard". The text below the headline describes the appointment of Richard D. Buck as the conservator of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that Provost Paul H. Buck announced the appointment, and that Richard D. Buck is responsible for preserving and restoring works of art.

There is additional information about Richard D. Buck's simultaneous appointment and a year's leave of absence to serve as an adviser in preserving old paintings to the National Gallery in London. He is also to teach English museum authorities his technique for conserving canvas. The article includes details about Buck's past experiences, such as his teaching at Wheaton College, his work at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, and his academic history at Harvard. It notes that he has been associated with the Fogg Museum since 1937.

At the top left corner of the clipping, there are handwritten scribbles which appear to be the number "26" followed by other marks that are more difficult to interpret. It's not clear what this handwritten annotation pertains to. The backdrop behind the newspaper clipping is gray.

The image is a newspaper clipping with the headline: "Richard Buck Named Conservator of Fogg Museum at Harvard."

The article announces that Richard D. Buck, a noted art authority, has been appointed conservator of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. Provost Paul H. Buck made the announcement. The conservator's responsibilities include preserving and restoring works of art.

Along with the appointment, Buck was granted a year's leave of absence to serve as an adviser in preserving old paintings at the National Gallery in London. Additionally, he will teach English museum authorities his technique for conserving canvas.

The article notes that Buck is a former member of the international committee that submitted the "Weaver Report." He formerly taught art at Wheaton College and served on the staff of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. He is a native of Middletown, New York, and received his A.B. from Harvard in 1927 and his A.M. from Harvard in 1934. He has been associated with the conservation department of the Fogg Museum since 1937.

There is a handwritten date or note at the top of the clipping, but it is partly obscured.