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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a single piece of paper. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip Bureau and date back to February 1950. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left Clipping (February 7, 1950)

   • Headline: "One Hundred Master Drawings"
   • Content: This article discusses an exhibition titled "One Hundred Master Drawings" at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. It highlights a drawing by Vincent Van Gogh titled "Peasant of the Camargue." The exhibition features works that illustrate the history of drawing in Europe from the 14th to the 20th century.

2. Top Right Clipping (February 10, 1950)

   • Headline: "To Gather Material on Saints"
   • Content: This article reports that Miss Agnes Mongan, the curator of the Fogg Museum, is sailing to Italy to gather material for an exhibition on saints. She plans to spend several months collecting information and will return in time for the exhibition scheduled for the fall.

3. Bottom Right Clipping (February 12, 1950)

   • Headline: "Fogg Museum of Art: Works of Late Professor Exhibited"
   • Content: This brief article mentions an exhibition of works by a late professor at the Fogg Museum of Art. No further details are provided in the visible portion of the clipping.

4. Bottom Left Clipping (February 13, 1950)

   • Headline: "Sailing for Naples"
   • Content: This article provides more details about Miss Agnes Mongan's trip to Italy. It mentions that she is sailing on the Andrea Doria and will be conducting research in Florence and Rome. She aims to gather material for an exhibition on saints and angels, focusing on works by Italian artists. The article also notes her previous achievements and her role as a curator at the Fogg Museum.

Overall, the clippings focus on art exhibitions and the activities of Agnes Mongan, the curator of the Fogg Museum, particularly her trip to Italy to gather material for an upcoming exhibition.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip service, dated February 1950, and focused on the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are yellowed with age and are held together on a piece of cardboard.

1. The first clipping, dated February 7, 1950, is titled "'One Hundred Master Drawings' at Fogg Museum" and features an illustration. It discusses the exhibition of one hundred master drawings from the 14th to the 20th century at the Fogg Museum.

2. The second clipping, also dated February 7, 1950, is titled "SAILING FOR NAPLES: Fogg Museum Curator to Gather Material on Saints in Italy." It features a photograph of a woman identified as Miss Agnes Mongan, the Associate Curator of Drawings at the Fogg Museum. The article explains that Miss Mongan is traveling to Italy to gather material for an exhibition on saints, in collaboration with the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

3. The third clipping, dated February 2, 1950, is titled "TO GATHER MATERIAL ON SAINTS: Fogg Museum Curator Sails Tuesday for Italy," which similarly discusses Miss Mongan’s trip to Italy for research on saints, with a mention of her role and the collaborative effort with the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

4. The fourth clipping, dated February 13, 1950, is titled "Fogg Museum of Art works of Michelangelo Through Feb. 27." It announces an exhibition of Michelangelo's works at the Fogg Museum that will run until the end of the month.

The articles provide insights into the cultural and artistic activities at the Fogg Museum during that period, with a focus on exhibitions and research efforts. The clippings also highlight the international efforts of the museum to gather and study significant artistic materials.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clips, dated between February 1, 1950, and February 10, 1950. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "One Hundred Master Drawings"
   • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
   • Date: February 7, 1950
   • Content: This clipping features an illustration of a historical figure, Vincent van Gogh's portrayal of a peasant from the Camargue. It describes a show at the Fogg Museum that highlights master drawings from the 14th to the 20th century, curated by Agnes Mongan. The event is part of the Harvard Art Museums' exhibition.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "To Gather Material on Saints"

   • Source: Boston News Clips, Post, Boston, Mass.

   • Date: February 10, 1950

   • Content: This clipping mentions that Miss Agnes Mongan, curator of drawings at the Fogg Museum, is sailing for Italy. Her aim is to gather material related to saints for a forthcoming book.

   • Interview/Description: It includes an interview with Agnes Mongan, who discusses her plans and the significance of her upcoming trip. She mentions collaborating with experts to gather detailed research for her book.

3. Middle Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "Sailing for Naples"
   • Source: Boston News Clips, Post, Boston, Mass.
   • Date: February 7, 1950
   • Content: This article describes Agnes Mongan's preparations and departure for Italy. It emphasizes her extensive research and the importance of her work in compiling information on saints' art.

4. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Source: Fogg Museum of Art Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany
   • Date: February 13, 1950
   • Content: A brief mention of Tiffany’s works, possibly indicating an exhibition or related news item at the Fogg Museum.

5. Bottom Right Clipping:

   • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
   • Date: February 1, 1950
   • Content: The clipping is a continuation or related news item, possibly about the Fogg Museum's exhibitions and events, mentioning works by Tiffany and other notable artists, with dates of exhibitions through February.

Overall, these clippings focus on the activities and plans of Agnes Mongan, a curator at the Fogg Museum, particularly her trip to Italy to gather materials for a book on saints, as well as related museum exhibitions.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip dated February 1950, specifically from the Christian Science Monitor. The clippings appear to focus on the activities and research of Agnes Mongan, a curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Clip:

   • The headline reads "One Hundred Master Drawings."
   • The article discusses an exhibition titled "One Hundred Master Drawings" by Vincent van Gogh and other artists, curated by Agnes Mongan. It highlights the historical significance of the drawings, spanning from the 14th to the 20th century.

2. Top Middle Clip:

   • The headline is "TO GATHER MATERIAL ON SAINTS."
   • This article mentions Agnes Mongan, the Fogg Museum curator, sailing for Italy to gather material on saints.
   • It describes her research on the lives and legends of saints, emphasizing the importance of her work in understanding historical and religious art.

3. Top Right Clip:

   • This is a smaller portion of the same article as the top middle clip, detailing Mongan’s research and her plans to work with experts at the Fogg Museum.

4. Bottom Left Clip:

   • The headline reads "SAILING FOR NAPLES."
   • This article elaborates on Mongan's upcoming journey to Naples, Italy, where she will work on her project. It mentions her previous work, including her book on saints and her ongoing research on hagiography.

5. Bottom Middle Clip:

   • This is another clipping mentioning the Fogg Museum and Agnes Mongan's ongoing research and travels, specifically her involvement with the Harvard University Press.

6. Bottom Right Clip:

   • The date is February 12, 1950, and it includes a brief note on the Fogg Museum's art exhibition and Mongan's activities.

The clippings collectively illustrate Agnes Mongan's academic and curatorial work, particularly her research and travels focused on gathering materials and information on saints and master drawings for her projects at the Fogg Museum and Harvard University.

The image displays several newspaper clippings from the Boston area, specifically from February 1950. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left Clipping (February 1950):

   • Headline: "One Hundred Master Drawings"
   • Description: This article mentions a collection of "One Hundred Master Drawings" curated by Agnes Mongan at the Fogg Museum. It highlights Vincent Van Gogh's drawing "Peasant of the Camargue" as one of the pieces, showing the evolution of drawing in Europe from the 14th to the 20th century.

2. Top Right Clipping (February 10, 1950):

   • Headline: "To Gather Material on Saints"
   • Description: This article discusses Agnes Mongan, a curator at the Fogg Museum, who is sailing to Italy to gather materials for her upcoming book on saints. She is collaborating with two women experts, one of whom is a nun. The article mentions her intention to visit various locations in Rome and Naples to collect information.

3. Middle Left Clipping (February 7, 1950):

   • Headline: "Sailing for Naples"
   • Description: This article, from the Christian Science Monitor, elaborates on Agnes Mongan's journey to Italy. It details her plans to study and gather information for her book on saints, focusing on the period from the 12th to the 17th century. The article also mentions her intention to visit various archives and libraries.

4. Middle Right Clipping (February 1, 1950):

   • Headline: No specific headline, but it mentions the Fogg Museum.
   • Description: This clipping appears to be a brief note or announcement about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, though the details are not fully legible.

5. Bottom Left Clipping (February 13, 1950):

   • Headline: No specific headline, but it refers to the Fogg Museum.
   • Description: This article likely pertains to an exhibition or collection at the Fogg Museum, although the exact details are unclear.

The clippings collectively provide information about Agnes Mongan's scholarly work and her travels to Italy for research purposes, focusing on art and religious history. The articles emphasize the importance of her research and her contributions to the Fogg Museum and Harvard University.

The image shows several newspaper clippings from 1950, all related to art and museum activities, specifically involving Agnes Mongan and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left (Boston Post, dated Feb 5, 1950):

   • The article is titled "One Hundred Master Drawings."
   • It features a drawing titled "Peasant of the Camargue" by Vincent Van Gogh.
   • The piece discusses a selection of 100 drawings chosen by Agnes Mongan for an exhibit at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The exhibit traces the history of drawing in Europe from the 14th to the 20th century.

2. Top Right (Boston Post, dated Feb 9, 1950):

   • The headline reads "To Gather Material on Saints."
   • Agnes Mongan, Curator of Drawings at the Fogg Museum, is leaving for Italy.
   • She will collaborate on research for an iconographic index of saints for the Princeton Index of Christian Art. The article mentions her work with Miss Margery Hofer and the support from the Rockefeller Foundation.

3. Middle Left (Christian Science Monitor, dated Feb 7, 1950):

   • The headline is "Sailing for Naples."
   • Agnes Mongan is heading to Italy to gather material for a new iconographic index of saints.
   • She plans to visit various European museums and libraries, including the Vatican Library and the Uffizi in Florence, to aid in the research.

4. Middle (Boston Post, no visible date):

   • This article, authored by Alice Lawton, discusses the upcoming trip of Agnes Mongan.
   • Mongan is traveling to Italy to collect photographs and data on saints' representations.
   • The project aims to compile a comprehensive iconographic index, which will be valuable for scholars.

5. Bottom Right (Boston Post, dated Feb 2, 1950):

   • The headline reads "Eve Museum of Art Works of Leonardo da Vinci Through Feb. 27."
   • The article briefly mentions an exhibition of works by Leonardo da Vinci at the Fogg Museum.

6. Bottom (Christian Science Monitor, dated Feb 3, 1950):

   • The headline is "Works in Saint-Impy."
   • The article discusses a new acquisition by the Fogg Museum: a valuable volume of engravings by Jacques Bellange, a 17th-century artist.
   • It mentions the rarity of Bellange’s works and the importance of this addition to the museum's collection.

These clippings collectively highlight the activities of Agnes Mongan, the Fogg Museum, and their contributions to art history and research during early 1950.

The image shows a brown, aged scrapbook page containing several attached newspaper clippings mainly related to art and an exhibition/documentation involving master drawings and saints.

Details of the clippings:

1. The largest clipping on the left side is titled "'One Hundred Master Drawings'". There is a black and white pen-like portrait drawing of a person wearing a hat, identified as “Peasant of the Camargue” by Vincent Van Gogh. The text describes the exhibit of the "One Hundred Master Drawings" at Harvard's Fogg Museum of Art, curated by Agnes Mongan.

2. On the right side, near the top, there's a clipping titled "TO GATHER MATERIAL ON SAINTS," dated February 10, 1950, from the Boston Post. It mentions the Fogg Museum Curator sailing Tuesday for Italy and includes a small photograph of a woman identified as Miss Agnes Mongan. The article discusses her appointment and the research she will carry out on saints.

3. Below the featured photo and article about Agnes Mongan is a longer, narrow column article written by Alice Lawton, giving further details about Agnes Mongan's work, the Fogg Museum, and her research activities in Rome and Naples.

4. On the left bottom corner of the page, there is another news clip from the Boston News Clip dated February 7, 1950, mentioning the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and an exhibition of graphic art by Moholy-Nagy.

5. On the right side, there are two small clippings, both from the Boston News Clip. One dated February 12, 1950, mentions a Fogg Museum art exhibition of Laszlo Moholy-Nagy's work through February 27. The other dated February 13, 1950, similarly references the Fogg Art Museum's collection of graphic art works by Moholy-Nagy.

The scrapbook page shows signs of age with some torn edges and a hole on the left side. The clippings are held in place with glue or tape. The page appears to document art exhibitions and curatorial work related to the Fogg Museum of Art in the early 1950s, focusing on Agnes Mongan and specific art exhibitions.

The image displays a collection of vintage newspaper clippings attached to a beige, aged paperboard. Several clippings refer to events and articles from "The Boston News Clip" and "The Christian Science Monitor," with visible dates from February 1950. Topics mentioned include an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, material about saints, a museum curator's trip to Italy, and details about a manuscript on the life of seafarers, among other subjects. The aged paper suggests that these clippings have been preserved for historical or personal significance. The arrangement appears to be purposeful, possibly a personal scrapbook page or part of an archival collection.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a single sheet of aged paper, likely from the mid-20th century. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip and the Christian Science Monitor, dated February 1950, and are related to art and museum activities. Here is a detailed description:

Left Side:

• Top Section:

  • Title: "One Hundred Master Drawings"
  • Subtitle: "Peasant of the Camargue" by Vincent Van Gogh is one of the 100 selected Master Drawings which have been selected by Agnes Mongan to show in brief the history of drawing in Europe from the 14th to the 20th century. Miss Mongan is curator of drawings in the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.
  • Illustration: A black-and-white sketch of a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, likely depicting the subject "Peasant of the Camargue" by Van Gogh.

• Bottom Section:

  • Newspaper Header: "Boston News Clip" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass."
  • Date: February 7, 1950.
  • Article Title: "TO GATHER MATERIAL ON SAINTS"
  • Byline: By ALICE LAWTON
  • Content: The article discusses Miss Agnes Mongan, curator of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, who is preparing to sail for Italy on Tuesday to gather material on saints. It mentions her collaboration with another expert, Margaret T. Gilmore, and her plans to study Italian art and religious themes. The article also references her upcoming book, Legends of the Frontiersmen Saints, and her work on the Fogg Museum's collection of drawings.

Right Side:

• Top Section:

  • Newspaper Header: "Boston News Clip" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass."
  • Date: February 1, 1950.
  • Article Title: "SAILING FOR NAPLES"
  • Byline: By ALICE LAWTON
  • Content: This article continues the narrative about Miss Agnes Mongan's trip to Italy. It details her departure for Naples to gather material on saints and her plans to study Italian art, particularly religious art and drawings. The article mentions her collaboration with Margaret T. Gilmore and her upcoming book, Legends of the Frontiersmen Saints. It also discusses her role as a curator at the Fogg Art Museum and her research on Italian saints and their representations in art.

• Bottom Section:

  • Newspaper Header: "Boston News Clip" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass."
  • Date: February 12, 1950.
  • Content: This section appears to be a smaller clipping or note, possibly summarizing the same topic or providing additional details about Miss Mongan's work. It mentions the Fogg Museum of Art and refers to "works of art" being studied, though the text is partially obscured.

Overall Context:

The clippings collectively highlight the work of Miss Agnes Mongan, the curator of drawings at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, as she prepares for a research trip to Italy in early 1950. The articles focus on her efforts to gather material on saints, particularly through the study of Italian art and religious drawings, and her upcoming book project, Legends of the Frontiersmen Saints. The inclusion of a sketch of Van Gogh’s "Peasant of the Camargue" suggests a broader interest in master drawings and their historical significance.

The aged, slightly worn appearance of the paper and the typed layout indicate that these clippings have been preserved for archival or research purposes. The consistent use of the Boston News Clip and Christian Science Monitor headers suggests these were collected as part of a curated archive, possibly for academic or museum-related purposes.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles from the Christian Science Monitor and Boston News Clip, dated February 7, 1950. The clippings are arranged on a piece of aged, brown paper. The first clipping features an illustration of a man in a hat, accompanied by a caption that reads "Peasant of the Camargue" by Vincent Van Gogh, one of the "One Hundred Master Drawings" selected by Agnes Mongan. The second clipping is about Agnes Mongan, a curator at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, who is gathering material on saints for a book. The third clipping mentions Miss Agnes Mongan's residence in Boston and her work at the Fogg Museum. The fourth clipping discusses the publication of a book titled "Legends of the Angels and Archangels" by the Anglican priest, St. Mary Magdalene, and the Early Bishop, the Hermit, and the Wise Man. The fifth clipping highlights the importance of saints in Christian art and mentions Agnes Mongan's expertise in the field.