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This image displays a single, aged, yellowed page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, dated Tuesday, March 8, 1949. The page is composed of several distinct articles and advertisements, likely curated or collected by the same individual, as indicated by a hole punch on the left margin and a handwritten number "126" in red ink.
Here is a breakdown of the contents:
1. Main Article Headline (Top Left):
“High Jinks at Harvard, in Museum, of All Places!”
Subheading: “Student Radio Network Puts on First Audience Broadcast—and Last”
2. Article on the Right: “Harvard Lotharios on the Air”
3. Smaller Articles and Clippings:
“WOOING AND LOSING” — A brief continuation of the main story, describing how the students “didn’t belong in the Fogg Museum” and how the museum director, Charles Coolidge, was “bewildered” by the event.
“Mantler March, 1469-49” — An art review by Benjamin Rowland, Jr., discussing an exhibition of watercolors at the Fogg Museum. It mentions the artist’s focus on “Victorian houses, farmhouses, rural and suburban structures.”
“Fogg Shows Oriental Bugs” — An announcement for an upcoming exhibit at the Fogg Museum: "Oriental Bugs" (likely a typo or shorthand for “Bugs” as in insects, or more likely “Bugs” as in Chinese or Japanese art motifs). The exhibit was to open April 20 and include works by Arthur C. Diller.
4. Advertisements:
Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau — An ad for a New York-based clipping service, listing their address at 165 Church Street, New York, and contact number.
Christian Science Monitor — A clipping service label from Boston News Clip, listing the Christian Science Monitor as a source, dated March 8, 1949.
Boston News Clip Label — Appears in multiple locations, identifying the source of the clippings as “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” These serve as provenance markers for the press clippings.
Overall Theme and Context:
This page captures a vibrant, playful moment in collegiate culture at Harvard in 1949 — a student radio program staged in a museum, blending humor, romance, and improvisation. The inclusion of art reviews and advertisements grounds the page in its historical context, revealing how students engaged with campus life, culture, and media. The scrapbook nature implies personal curation, likely by someone involved in or amused by the events — perhaps a student, a journalist, or an alum.
The page is a charming artifact of mid-20th century student journalism, campus humor, and the blending of radio, art, and college life.
In summary:
A 1949 scrapbook page documenting a humorous, student-run radio show staged in the Fogg Museum at Harvard, featuring photos, reviews, and ads, showcasing collegiate culture and media of the era.
This image appears to be a collage of newspaper clippings and advertisements from the 1940s. It includes several articles and photographs related to Harvard University, student activities, and museum events. The clippings are dated March 8, 1949, and March 14, 1949, and are from the Boston News Clip, Evening Globe, and Christian Science Monitor. The articles discuss student radio broadcasts, a "Casanova Calling" program, and an exhibition of watercolors at the Fogg Museum of Art.
The clippings are pasted on a yellowed background, possibly a piece of paper or a piece of cardboard, and there are also some handwritten notes and markings on the clippings. The overall tone of the articles is lighthearted and discusses the activities of students at Harvard, including their involvement in radio broadcasting and their participation in social events. The articles also provide information about the exhibits at the Fogg Museum of Art, which featured works by Benjamin Rowland, Jr. and an exhibition of Oriental rugs.
This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from March 1949, all related to events at Harvard University and its surrounding areas. The clippings are mounted on a piece of brown paper.
The first clipping is from the "Evening Globe," Boston, Mass., dated March 8, 1949. The headline reads "High Jinks at Harvard, in Museum, of All Places!" It describes a student radio network putting on a "Blind Date" radio program in the Fogg Museum. The clipping includes a photograph of three people, two men and one woman, dressed in playful costumes.
The second clipping is from the "Post," Boston, Mass., also dated March 8, 1949. The headline is "Harvard Lotharios on the Air." It features a photograph of four people, two men and two women, one of whom is playing a mandolin. The caption explains that the program was broadcast by the undergraduate radio station WHRV from the Fogg Museum.
The third clipping is from the "Christian Science Monitor," Boston, Mass., dated March 14, 1949. It discusses an exhibition of watercolors by Benjamin Rowland, Jr., at Doll and Richards gallery. The clipping includes a photograph of the gallery's exterior.
There are also two small notes at the bottom right corner of the image. One is a note from the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, announcing an exhibition of Oriental rugs. The other is a note from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated March 11, 1949, mentioning the same exhibition of Oriental rugs at the Fogg Museum.
The clippings and notes are glued to the brown paper, which has some holes and marks, suggesting it has been used for a long time.
The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings, likely from the 1940s, pasted onto a piece of brown paper. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, suggesting a scrapbook or a collection of articles of interest. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the "Boston News Clip" and the "Christian Science Monitor."
The top left clipping is a headline that reads "High Jinks at Harvard, in Museum, of All Places!" with a subheading that mentions a student radio network's first audience broadcast. The accompanying image shows a group of people, possibly students, engaged in what appears to be a humorous or lighthearted activity.
The top right clipping features a headline "Harvard Lotharios on the Air" with an image of a man and a woman, possibly engaged in a radio broadcast or performance.
The middle clipping has a headline that reads "WOOING AND LOSING" and features an image of a man and a woman, possibly engaged in a comedic or satirical performance.
The bottom left clipping is a headline that reads "Ideas On Tide Dates" and features an image of a man, possibly a professor or lecturer, standing in front of a chalkboard.
The bottom right clipping is a headline that reads "Monitor" and features an image of a man, possibly an artist or curator, standing in front of a painting or artwork.
The clippings are accompanied by various text snippets, including names, dates, and locations, suggesting that they were collected for their relevance to a particular topic or interest.
The image is of a newspaper clipping folder with several newspaper clippings inside. The folder has a label that reads "Boston News Clip" and the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass." The clippings are from the Boston Evening Globe and the Christian Science Monitor, dated from March 8 to March 14, 1949. The clippings feature articles about Harvard University, including a student radio broadcast and an exhibition of oriental rugs at the Fogg Museum. The articles also mention the Harvard Lotharios, a student radio program, and the first audience broadcast of the program.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a light brown background, likely part of an archival or historical display. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip and are dated March 8, 1949. The layout includes several articles and photographs, each with distinct headlines and accompanying images.
The clippings collectively highlight student activities and radio broadcasts at Harvard University in 1949. The articles emphasize humor, performance, and the creative use of radio as a medium for student expression. The photographs provide visual context, showing students engaged in live broadcasts or performances. The inclusion of the Buffele's Press Clipping Bureau logo suggests these clippings were part of a larger archival collection, possibly for historical or research purposes.
This image provides a glimpse into student life and media activities at Harvard in the late 1940s, showcasing the use of radio as a platform for entertainment and expression.
This is a scrapbook page showing a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily related to events at Harvard and Wellesley College in 1949. The clippings appear to document some humorous and social events, including a student radio broadcast titled "High Jinks at Harvard" held at the Fogg Art Museum, as well as a "Blind Date" comedy radio program involving Harvard students and Wellesley students.
Several additional articles are pasted onto the scrapbook page, such as art-related pieces and social commentary. The articles include photo captions, detailed descriptions, and labels indicating publication names and dates, such as "Boston News Clip" and specific newspapers like "Evening Globe" and "Christian Science Monitor."
There are visible handwritten markings in red ink over some clippings, such as dates and notes. On the bottom right corner is a press clipping bureau label from "Buffelle's" Press Clipping Bureau, indicating the source of some clippings.
The scrapbook page itself has a vintage aesthetic, reflecting historical material from the mid-20th century.
The image depicts an assortment of vintage newspaper clippings pasted onto a brown paper surface. These clippings appear to be from different sources, as indicated by the headers "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and one from the "Christian Science Monitor," detailing events and stories from the 1940s, specifically from March 1949. The focal articles are accompanied by photographs and captions relating to Harvard University students and their activities, such as radio broadcasts. Additionally, the paper displays headings and subheadings related to cultural and social events of the time, offering glimpses into student life and the media coverage surrounding it. The clippings are neatly arranged and vary in length, including titles like "High Jinks at Harvard, in Museum, of All Places!" and "Harvard Lotharios on the Air." Various pieces are date-stamped, providing context to their publication dates. There is a visible logo for "Byrelles," identifying the company that provided the press clipping service. The articles provide a historical perspective on student involvement in radio and entertainment during that era.
This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings are dated March 8 and 11, 1949, and come from different newspapers including the "Evening Globe" in Boston, the "Post" in Boston, the "Christian Science Monitor," and the "New York N.Y. Sun." Each clipping has the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" or "Press Clipping Bureau" with addresses.
The clippings primarily relate to events and activities connected to Harvard University. Two of the clippings contain black-and-white photos of students, whose faces have been blurred out. The headlines highlight student radio broadcasts and arts events:
Overall, the scrapbook page seems to be a collection of media coverage related to Harvard student broadcasts, arts, and museum events from early March 1949. The articles describe student creativity, radio shows, and cultural exhibitions connected with Harvard.