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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804135

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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from November 1, 1951, mounted on a piece of aged paper. The clipping is from the Union Leader (m) newspaper of Manchester, New Hampshire, which had a circulation of 24,493 at the time.

The article is titled “NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery” and announces the opening of the fifth annual exhibition of the New Hampshire Art Association. The event was to be held at the Currier Gallery of Art on a Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m.

Key details from the article include:

  • Artists & Artworks: 39 New Hampshire artists would be featured, with 44 paintings total in media including oil, watercolor, casein, and egg tempera.
  • Awards & Jury: Currier Gallery of Art awards for outstanding paintings were to be presented. The selection jury included:
    • John P. Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • Harley Perkins, painter and president of the Boston Society of Independent Artists.
    • Edgar J. Driscoll, Jr., art critic of the Boston Globe.
  • Public Invitation: The public was cordially invited to the opening, and refreshments were to be served.
  • Exhibition Duration: The show would remain on view throughout November.

The clipping appears to have been preserved, possibly as a memento or archival record. It is lightly annotated with pencil marks — notably a circled “c 5” near the headline and a few underlines — suggesting it was reviewed or flagged for attention. A small red line is drawn near the bottom right corner, perhaps indicating the end of the clipping or a reference mark.

The newspaper’s header includes the publisher, “New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.,” with its Boston office address and HAncock phone number (6-9297).

Overall, the image captures a moment in New Hampshire’s mid-20th century cultural scene, highlighting local artistic achievement and institutional recognition.

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The image features a clipping from a newspaper, specifically the "Union Leader" from Manchester, New Hampshire, dated November 1, 1951. The clipping is a news article about an art exhibition featuring works by New Hampshire artists. The title of the article reads: "NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery." The article describes the exhibition at the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, which showcases paintings by 39 New Hampshire artists. The exhibition is part of the fifth annual exhibition of the New Hampshire Art Association. The article mentions that Currier Gallery of Art awards will be presented for four outstanding paintings on the occasion, and refreshments will be served. The show has been selected by a three-man jury consisting of John P. Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, and Harley Perkins, an art critic. The exhibition will remain on view throughout November, and the public is cordially invited. The clipping is filed under the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." with the location and contact details provided.

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This image shows a scanned or photographed clipping from a newspaper. The clipping is from the "Union Leader," an independent newspaper based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a circulation of 24,493. The date on the clipping is November 1, 1951.

The headline of the article reads: "NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery." The article discusses an upcoming event at the Currier Gallery of Art, where paintings by 39 New Hampshire artists will be displayed. The event is the opening of the fifth annual exhibition of the New Hampshire Art Association. The exhibition will run throughout November, and the opening is scheduled for Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. Currier Gallery of Art awards will be presented for four outstanding paintings, and refreshments will be served.

The article mentions that the show has been selected by a three-man jury consisting of John P. Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Harley Perkins, critic and president of the Boston Society of Independent Artists, and Edgar J. Driscoll Jr., art critic of the Boston Globe. The group includes 44 paintings in various mediums, such as oil, watercolor, casein, and egg tempera, showcasing a wide range of styles and techniques. The public is invited to attend the opening.

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The image shows a piece of paper with two pieces of newsprint on it. The paper is folded in half, with the top half folded over the bottom half. The top half of the paper contains a header with the name of the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., along with the address and contact information. Below the header, there is a date of November 1, 1951, and the name of the Union Leader, Manchester, N.H. The bottom half of the paper contains a news article about an art exhibition featuring paintings by New Hampshire artists. The article mentions that the exhibition will be held at the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, from November 3 to November 5, 1951. The exhibition will feature 44 paintings in oil, watercolor, casein, and egg tempera, showcasing a wide range of styles and techniques. The exhibition is expected to attract artists and visitors from all over the state, and refreshments will be served. The show has been selected by a three-man jury consisting of John P. Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Harley Perkins, critic of the Boston Globe, and Edgar J. Driscoll, Jr., art critic of the Boston Globe. The exhibition will remain on view throughout November.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper featuring two articles. The first article is titled "NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery" and is dated November 1, 1951. It is from the "Union Leader" in Manchester, New Hampshire. The article discusses an exhibition of paintings by 39 New Hampshire artists at the Currier Gallery of Art, which will run from November 3 to 5. The exhibition is the fifth annual event organized by the New Hampshire Art Association. The article mentions that Currier Gallery of Art awards will be presented to four outstanding paintings on the occasion, and refreshments will be served.

The second article is titled "NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery" and is from the "Manchester Union Leader." It provides additional details about the exhibition, including the involvement of the Boston Society of Independent Artists and Edgar J. Driscoll Jr., the art critic of the Boston Globe. The article highlights the variety of styles and techniques represented in the paintings, which include oil, watercolor, casein, and egg tempera. The exhibition is expected to attract artists and visitors from all over the state, with the public being cordially invited to attend the Sunday opening. The exhibition will remain on view throughout November.

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The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the Union Leader, a newspaper based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The article is dated November 1, 1951, and is titled "NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery."

Key Details from the Article:

  1. Event Overview:

    • Paintings by 39 New Hampshire artists will be exhibited at the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester.
    • The exhibition marks the opening of the fifth annual exhibition of the New Hampshire Art Association.
  2. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition will be open to the public from Sunday, November 3 to 5.
    • An opening event is scheduled for Sunday, with refreshments to be served.
    • The Currier Gallery of Art will present awards for four outstanding paintings selected by a three-man jury.
  3. Jury Members:

    • The jury consists of:
      • John P. Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
      • Harley Perkins, an art critic.
      • Edgar J. Driscoll, Jr., art critic of the Boston Globe and president of the Boston Society of Independent Artists.
  4. Artwork:

    • The exhibition features 44 paintings in various mediums, including oil, watercolor, casein, and egg tempera.
    • The artworks represent a wide range of styles and techniques.
  5. Public Engagement:

    • Artists and visitors from across the state are expected to attend the opening.
    • The exhibition will remain on view throughout November.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is slightly faded and shows signs of age, with some text slightly blurred or partially obscured.
  • The header indicates it is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, and includes the newspaper's circulation details (Circ. 24,493).

This article highlights a significant cultural event in New Hampshire, showcasing local talent and celebrating the state's artistic community.

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This is a vintage newspaper clipping from the Union Leader, dated November 1, 1951. The headline reads: "NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery."

The article announces an exhibit featuring 39 New Hampshire artists at the Currier Gallery of Art. The event marks the fifth annual exhibition of the New Hampshire Art Association and is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Awards will be given for four outstanding paintings, and refreshments will be served.

A three-person jury, consisting of John P. Coolidge (from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University), Harley Perkins (a painter and critic), and Edgar J. Driscoll Jr. (an art critic for the Boston Globe), selected the exhibition's paintings. The exhibit includes works in oil, watercolor, casein, and egg tempera, showcasing a variety of styles and techniques. Visitors from across the state are encouraged to attend the opening, and the exhibition will remain on view throughout November.

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This image depicts a snippet of a vintage newspaper article attached to a gray background. The header of the document reads "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., Box 2078, Boston 6 • Hancock 6-9297." Below this header, it states "Union Leader (m) MANCHESTER, N. H. Independent Circ. 24,493" followed by a date stamp that says "NOV 1 1951."

The main body of the article has a larger bolded headline reading "NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery." The article goes on to mention that paintings by 39 New Hampshire artists will be shown to the public at the Currier Gallery of Art on a specific Sunday from 3 to 5, coinciding with the opening of the fifth annual exhibition of the New Hampshire Art Association. It states that Currier Gallery of Art awards will be presented for four outstanding paintings on this occasion, and refreshments will be served. The show was selected by a three-man jury, and the article provides the names of the jury members. It also mentions that the exhibition will remain on view throughout November and suggests that there is strong anticipation that artists and visitors from all over the state are expected to attend the opening.

The article ends abruptly, cut off mid-sentence, indicating that the full content is not visible in the image. The visible text is only partially revealing the complete information, and context from the remaining unseen portion of the article would be necessary for a full understanding.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Union Leader (Manchester, New Hampshire) dated November 1, 1951. The article is titled "NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery" and announces an art exhibition featuring 39 New Hampshire artists. The exhibition will be held at the Currier Gallery of Art on Sunday from 3 to 5 pm, marking the opening of the fifth annual New Hampshire Art Association exhibition.

The Currier Gallery of Art awards will be given for four outstanding paintings at this event, and refreshments will be served. The show was selected by a three-man jury, including John P. Coolidge, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University; Harley Perkins, a painter and president of the Boston Society of Independent Artists; and Edgar J. Driscoll, Jr., an art critic for the Boston Globe.

The exhibition includes 44 paintings in various media such as oil, watercolor, casein, and egg tempera, illustrating a wide range of styles and techniques. Artists and visitors from across the state are encouraged to attend the opening, and the exhibition will remain open throughout November.

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A small collage of three torn newspaper clippings mounted on a light grey background. They are vintage, dating around November 1951, and discuss an exhibition of New Hampshire artists.

  • Top piece: a card from New England Newsclip Agency with a Manchester, NH header and a date stamp NOV 1 1951.
  • Left bottom piece: headline “NH Artists To Be Feted At Gallery” about 39 New Hampshire artists being shown at the Currier Gallery of Art, the fifth annual NH Art Association exhibition, a three-man jury, and opening details.
  • Right bottom piece: continuation describing the group of artists, the paintings (oil, watercolor, casein, egg tempera), and that the exhibition would be open to the public and remain on view through November. There are some red handwritten marks crossing a line on the page.