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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the "Boston News Clip" service, dated between March 3 and March 5, 1950. The clippings are mounted on a single sheet of paper and are organized in a grid layout. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (March 3, 1950)

    • Headline: "Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst, Robert Gerard Haagens, To Wed"
    • Source: New Haven Register
    • Content: An engagement announcement for Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst and Robert Gerard Haagens, detailing their backgrounds and the upcoming wedding.
  2. Top Center Clipping (March 5, 1950)

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum Exhibits Japanese Peasant Paintings"
    • Source: Cambridge Chronicle-Sun
    • Content: Information about an exhibition of Japanese peasant paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the cultural and artistic significance of the works.
  3. Top Right Clipping (March 5, 1950)

    • Headline: "Assyrian Tablets Translated By Ernest Locheman"
    • Source: Boston News Clip
    • Content: A report on the translation of Assyrian tablets by Ernest Locheman, discussing the historical and archaeological importance of the tablets.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (March 5, 1950)

    • Headline: "Japanese Paintings Exhibited At Harvard"
    • Source: New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.
    • Content: An announcement about an exhibition of Japanese paintings at Harvard, providing details about the event and its significance.
  5. Bottom Center Clipping (March 5, 1950)

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum of Art Exhibits Japanese Paintings"
    • Source: Boston News Clip
    • Content: A brief notice about the exhibition of Japanese paintings at the Fogg Museum of Art, similar to the other clippings but from a different source.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (March 5, 1950)

    • Headline: (Continuation of the Assyrian Tablets article)
    • Source: Boston News Clip
    • Content: A continuation of the article about the Assyrian tablets translated by Ernest Locheman, providing more detailed information and context.

Each clipping is labeled with the source and date, and they are arranged neatly on the sheet, likely for archival or reference purposes. The clippings cover a range of topics, including social events, art exhibitions, and historical translations.

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The image shows a collection of six yellowed newspaper clippings, each labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at the top, with details such as the publication name, address, and date. The clippings are from the year 1950, with dates ranging from March 3 to March 13. They are arranged in two columns, three on the left and three on the right. The topics of the articles vary, including announcements, art exhibitions, and scholarly work. For instance, one clipping announces a wedding, another features an art exhibition at Harvard, and another discusses the translation of Assyrian tablets. The clippings are brittle, with some tears and creases visible, indicating age.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clips, dated around March 1950. The clippings are arranged in a single column format and cover a variety of news topics.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Page 1):

    • Title: "Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst, Robert Gerard Haagens, To Wed."
    • Details: This clipping describes the upcoming wedding of Mary Jean Wilson Borst and Robert Gerard Haagens. The story includes details about their backgrounds and mentions that they are both residents of New Haven, Connecticut.
  2. Top Center Clipping (Page 3):

    • Title: "Japanese Paintings Exhibited at Harvard."
    • Details: This article highlights an exhibition of Japanese paintings at Harvard University. The exhibition is described as showcasing a collection of 35 works by various artists, with a focus on the history and cultural significance of Japanese art.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Page 6):

    • Title: "Fogg Art Museum Exhibits Japanese Peasant Paintings."
    • Details: This piece discusses the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of Japanese peasant paintings. It mentions that the collection features traditional art from the 17th century and delves into the historical context and significance of these pieces.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Page 1):

    • Title: "Boston News Clip" with a note on "Japanese Paintings at Harvard."
    • Additional Notes: This clipping is a continuation or an additional note about the Harvard exhibition, providing more specific details or possibly a follow-up story.
  5. Main Central Clipping (Page 3):

    • Title: "Assyrian Tablets Translated by Ernest Lacheman."
    • Details: This article discusses a significant discovery by Ernest Lacheman, who translated ancient Assyrian tablets. It mentions the importance of these texts in understanding ancient history, culture, and language.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (Page 3):

    • Title: A snippet from another article about a specific event or story that seems to be partially cut off or not fully readable.

Each of these clippings provides insight into cultural, historical, and educational events occurring in Boston and beyond during the early 1950s.

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The image displays several newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, dated around March 1950. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Clip (March 3, 1950):

    • Headline: "Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst, Robert Gerard Haagens, To Wed"
    • Details: Announces the upcoming wedding of Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst and Mr. Robert Gerard Haagens. The article mentions that Miss Borst is a graduate of Colby Junior College and Mrs. Haagens, a teacher at the same institution, will be attending the ceremony. The wedding is scheduled to take place at the First Baptist Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. Top Middle Clip (March 5, 1950):

    • Headline: "Japanese Paintings Exhibited at Harvard"
    • Details: Describes an exhibition of Japanese paintings at Harvard University. The collection includes works from the 17th to the 19th centuries, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese art. The exhibit is part of a broader cultural exchange and educational initiative.
  3. Top Right Clip (March 6, 1950):

    • Headline: "Assyrian Tablets Translated by Ernest Lacheman"
    • Details: Discusses the translation of Assyrian tablets by Ernest Lacheman. The text explains the historical and archaeological significance of the tablets, which provide insights into ancient Mesopotamian culture and history. The exhibit is part of a larger effort to share ancient knowledge and cultural artifacts.
  4. Middle Left Clip (March 5, 1950):

    • Headline: "Japanese Paintings Exhibited at Harvard"
    • Details: Provides further information on the Japanese paintings exhibit at Harvard, emphasizing the cultural and historical importance of the collection. It also mentions the inclusion of various art forms and their significance in the context of Japanese history.
  5. Middle Right Clip (March 6, 1950):

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum Exhibits Japanese Peasant Paintings"
    • Details: Focuses on an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum featuring Japanese peasant paintings. The exhibit includes works from the 18th century and highlights the everyday life and culture of Japanese peasants. It also mentions the significance of these paintings in understanding the broader cultural context of Japan during that period.
  6. Bottom Left Clip (March 5, 1950):

    • Headline: "Japanese Paintings Exhibited at Harvard"
    • Details: Reiterates the exhibition of Japanese paintings at Harvard, providing more details about the event, its significance, and the time frame for viewing the collection.
  7. Bottom Right Clip (March 6, 1950):

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum Exhibits Japanese Paintings"
    • Details: Discusses the exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the cultural value and the historical context of the Japanese peasant paintings. The text describes the exhibit as a valuable educational resource and cultural event.

In summary, these clippings cover various cultural and educational events related to Japanese art and history, including wedding announcements and archaeological discoveries.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and an advertisement from Boston, Massachusetts, dated March 1950. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left (Boston News Clip):

    • Headline: "Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst, Robert Gerard Haagens, To Wed"
    • Details: The article announces the wedding of Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst and Robert Gerard Haagens, to be held in Concord, Massachusetts. The wedding is scheduled for March 18, 1950. The article provides details about the couple's families and their backgrounds.
  2. Top Center (Boston News Clip):

    • Headline: "Cambridge Chronicle-Ban"
    • Details: This clipping mentions a story from the Cambridge Chronicle-Ban, dated March 6, 1950, but the main content is not visible in the image.
  3. Top Right (Boston News Clip):

    • Headline: "Assyrian Tablets Translated By Ernest Lacheman"
    • Details: The article discusses the translation of ancient Assyrian tablets by Ernest Lacheman, a professor at Harvard University. The tablets were found in the ancient city of Nineveh and contain cuneiform writings. The translation reveals historical and cultural information from ancient Assyria.
  4. Middle Left (Boston News Clip):

    • Headline: "Japanese Paintings Exhibited At Harvard"
    • Details: This article describes an exhibition of Japanese paintings at Harvard University, specifically at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit showcases paintings from the Edo period, depicting scenes of daily life and landscapes. The exhibition runs from March 2 to April 11, 1950.
  5. Middle Center (Advertisement):

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum of Art"
    • Details: An advertisement for the Fogg Museum of Art, located at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The ad highlights the museum's offerings, including the Japanese paintings exhibit.
  6. Bottom Left (Boston News Clip):

    • Headline: "Japanese Paintings Exhibited At Harvard"
    • Details: Another article about the same exhibition of Japanese paintings at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of the artworks.
  7. Bottom Right (Advertisement):

    • Headline: "Boston News Clip"
    • Details: Another advertisement for the Boston News Clip service, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Overall, these clippings and advertisements provide a snapshot of cultural events and historical discoveries in Boston during March 1950.

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The image displays several newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip service dated March 5, 1950. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping: Engagement Announcement

    • Title: "Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst, Robert Gerard Haagens, To Wed"
    • This article announces the engagement of Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Robert Gerard Haagens. It includes details about their families, education, and previous engagements. Mary Jean is noted to have graduated from Radcliffe College and is a member of the League of Women Voters. Robert is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and a veteran of World War II.
  2. Top Center Clipping: Article from Cambridge Chronicle

    • Title: "Assyrian Tablets Translated By Ernest Lacheman"
    • This article discusses the work of Ernest Lacheman, who has translated Assyrian tablets from ancient Nuzi, shedding light on the history and culture of the ancient Near East. It highlights the importance of these tablets in understanding the region's past.
  3. Top Right Clipping: Article from Christian Science Monitor

    • Title: "Peasant Paintings"
    • The article talks about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring 31 Japanese peasant paintings. The exhibit is described as a significant cultural display, providing insights into the lives of Japanese peasants during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
  4. Middle Left Clipping: Japanese Paintings Exhibition

    • Title: "Japanese Paintings Exhibited at Maynard"
    • This article describes an exhibition of 20 Japanese paintings at the Maynard Public Library. The paintings include various styles and subjects, such as landscapes, birds, and flowers. The article praises the beauty and cultural significance of the exhibited works.
  5. Middle Right Clipping: Advertisement

    • Title: "Advertisement"
    • This is an advertisement for a local business, promoting its services or products. The specifics of the advertisement are not fully legible.
  6. Bottom Clipping: Article from Boston Evening Transcript

    • Title: (Not explicitly mentioned but related to the content)
    • The article details an exhibition of Japanese paintings at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It discusses the aesthetic qualities and historical importance of the works, mentioning specific artists and pieces. The exhibition is noted for its cultural value and educational significance.

Overall, the clippings provide a snapshot of various cultural, social, and historical topics relevant to Boston and the wider world in early March 1950.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the year 1950, as indicated on the paper. The clippings are from various editions of the "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and include articles and announcements on different topics. Each clipping features the name of the newspaper, address, and the date of the publication.

From the visible headlines and content, there's an engagement announcement for Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst and Robert Gerard Haagens, alongside articles about exhibitions and features in art museums, such as Japanese paintings exhibited at Harvard. One of the articles also talks about Assyrian tablets being translated by an individual named Ernest Lacheman.

Each clipping has a stamped date, likely marking when they were collected or processed for archiving. The paper holdings with the clippings show signs of aging, such as browning and slight wear, which shows that the collection has historical value and is preserved from the period. There are also punch holes along the right-hand edge, which is common for documents that were filed or stored in binders.

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The image shows a brown sheet of paper with multiple newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings are dated from March 1950 and come from various Boston newspapers such as the Boston News Clip, Advertiser Boston, Post Boston, Register New Haven, Conn., Townsman Wellesley, Mass., and Springfield Mass. Independent.

The articles cover different topics including:

  • A wedding announcement for Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst and Robert Gerard Haagens.
  • The exhibition of Japanese peasant paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
  • The translation of Assyrian tablets by Ernest Lacheman.
  • Announcements about museum events and lectures.

There are three hole punches on the right side of the sheet, suggesting it might have been stored in a binder. Various clippings are arranged mostly in columns, some are typed, some appear to be cut from magazines or newspapers, and some are stamped with dates. The overall appearance is that of a historical scrapbook or archive compilation.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, neatly arranged and bound together. Each clipping is labeled with a header indicating it is from the Boston News Clip, with details such as the date, location (Boston, Mass.), and the newspaper's address (197 Providence Street, Boston, Mass.). The clippings appear to be from the 1950s, as indicated by the dates on the headers (e.g., March 3, 1950; March 6, 1950; March 5, 1950).

Key Details from the Clippings:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst, Robert Gerard Haagens, To Wed"
    • Date: March 3, 1950
    • Content: This article discusses the engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Mary Jean Wilson Borst and Robert Gerard Haagens. It includes details about their backgrounds, families, and the wedding plans.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Assyrian Tablets Translated By Ernest Lacheman"
    • Date: March 6, 1950
    • Content: This article reports on the translation of Assyrian tablets by Ernest Lacheman, a scholar. It highlights the historical and archaeological significance of the discovery and the insights gained from the tablets.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "JAPANESE PAINTINGS EXHIBITED AT HARVARD"
    • Date: March 5, 1950
    • Content: This article covers an exhibition of Japanese paintings at Harvard University. It provides details about the collection, its origins, and the cultural significance of the artworks on display.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum Exhibits Japanese Peasant Paintings"
    • Date: March 6, 1950
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring Japanese peasant paintings. It describes the collection, its historical context, and the museum's efforts to showcase these works.

Additional Observations:

  • Binding and Organization: The clippings are bound together, likely for archival or reference purposes. Each clipping is labeled with a header that includes the newspaper name, address, and date, suggesting systematic organization.
  • Condition: The clippings appear slightly worn, with visible creases and some discoloration, indicating age and handling over time.
  • Content Variety: The clippings cover a range of topics, including social events (weddings), historical discoveries (Assyrian tablets), and cultural exhibitions (Japanese paintings), reflecting the diverse content typical of a newspaper from that era.

Overall, the image depicts a curated collection of historical newspaper articles from March 1950, providing a snapshot of significant events and cultural happenings in Boston during that time.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, possibly from the 1950s, that have been gathered and pinned onto a piece of brown paper. The clippings are from different sections of newspapers, including "Boston News Clip" and "Page Six," and cover a range of topics such as art exhibitions, historical events, and personal announcements. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others pinned at an angle. The overall appearance of the image suggests that the clippings have been collected and preserved for historical or sentimental reasons.