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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings and a photograph, all dated June 1950. Here are the details:

  1. Envelope:

    • A cream-colored envelope is attached to the left side of the page. It is labeled with handwritten text: "Whittemore Clippings" and "June 8, 1950."

  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Top Right Clipping:
      • Source: "Christian Science Monitor"
      • Date: June 1, 1950
      • The clipping includes a photograph of a man wearing a hat and smoking a pipe. The caption beneath the photo mentions an artist who created a portrait of a man named John.
    • Bottom Left Clipping:
      • Source: "Globe"
      • Date: June 1, 1950
      • The headline reads "Polio." The article discusses the polio epidemic and the efforts to combat it.
    • Bottom Center Clipping:
      • Source: "Christian Science Monitor"
      • Date: June 1, 1950
      • The headline reads "Exhibit Sculpture Defying Back to the Kings of Ur." The article discusses an art exhibition featuring sculptures from ancient Ur.
    • Bottom Right Clipping:
      • Source: "Christian Science Monitor"
      • Date: June 2, 1950
      • The headline reads "Art Exhibitions." The article lists various art exhibitions happening in the Boston area.

  3. Hotel Taft Advertisement:

    • Below the top right clipping, there is an advertisement for "Hotel Taft" in New York City, which includes contact information and rates.

  4. Additional Elements:

    • There are two small, dark, rectangular pieces of fabric or paper attached to the page. One is near the bottom left clipping, and the other is below the advertisement.

The page appears to be a collection of news articles and an advertisement from June 1950, likely related to art exhibitions and events of that time.

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The image shows what appears to be a scrapbook page or a clipping page, dated June 8, 1950. The page is labeled with the name "WHITMORE CLIPPINGS." There are several newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip service, dated June 1950, attached to the page. The clippings include:

  1. A photograph of a self-portrait by Charles B. Colet, which was exhibited at the Fog Museum of Art at Harvard.
  2. An article about an exhibit of sculpture dating back to the kings of Ur, featuring pieces from the collection of the University of Pennsylvania.
  3. An article about the Hotel Taft in New York City, located at 17th Avenue and 43rd Street.
  4. An article about art exhibitions, mentioning the St. Botolph Club and other art shows in the Boston area.

Additionally, there is an advertisement for the Hotel Taft, which is located at 17th Avenue and 43rd Street in New York City, included among the clippings. The page is preserved in what looks like a cardboard or manila folder.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings from June 1950, organized into a scrapbook or a file folder. Here is a detailed description:

  1. Folder Header:

    • The top left corner of the main section of the folder has handwritten text: "Thomas Whittemore Clippings June 8, 1950."

  2. Clippings:

    • Top Right:

      • The clipping is from the "Boston News Clip" dated June 1, 1950, featuring a self-portrait of Charles Cole in an exhibition at the Fore Street Chapel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The caption mentions that Cole is known for his work in the field of sculpture.

    • Bottom Left:

      • This clipping is from the "Globe" dated June 1, 1950, with a headline mentioning "Poles to the Sky." It discusses an exhibit at the Tufts College of sculpture from ancient Egypt and the Pagan Empire. The exhibit is described as being at the Tufts University and continuing for several months.

    • Bottom Center:

      • Another "Boston News Clip" dated June 1, 1950, from "Traveler" newspaper, titled "Community Federation: The Red Cross and the Aging Home." The content seems to be about community efforts and support for elderly care facilities.

    • Bottom Right:

      • The clipping is from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated June 5, 1950, discussing art exhibitions at the Boston Athenaeum. It includes a list of various exhibitions held, such as those by various artists like Charles Cole, Fred Sandback, and others.

    • Top Center:

      • Another clipping from the "Boston News Clip" dated June 1, 1950, titled "Exhibit Sculpture Dating Back to the Kings of Ur." This article details an exhibit of ancient sculptures at Tufts College.

  3. Advertisements:

    • There's a small advertisement clipped in from "The Famous Taft Hotel" in New York City, dated June 1950.

Overall, the scrapbook seems to focus on various art-related exhibitions and community events happening in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the first half of June 1950.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and a handwritten note, all attached to a piece of beige cardstock. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Handwritten Note:

    • The note is written on a piece of paper that is attached to the cardstock. It reads: 
      Thomas
WHITMORE
CLIPPINGS
June 8, 1950

  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Top Right Clipping:

      • The clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 1, 1950.
      • It features a self-portrait by Charles Coley, noted as part of an exhibition at the Fog Museum in New York.
      • The clipping also includes a hotel advertisement for "The Famous Taft Hotel" on Times Square in New York City.

    • Bottom Left Clipping:

      • This clipping is from the Globe, dated June 1, 1950.
      • It discusses a "Pole to Space" event, detailing an experiment with a balloon that will carry instruments to high altitudes.
      • It mentions the participation of students and faculty from Harvard and MIT, including Dr. Walter L. Landecker.

    • Bottom Center Clipping:

      • This clipping is from the Traveler, dated June 1, 1950.
      • It is titled "Exhibit Sculpture Dating Back to the Kings of Ur," discussing an exhibit of sculptures from the Royal Cemetery of Ur, located in Iraq.

    • Bottom Center-Right Clipping:

      • This clipping is from the Chronicle-Sun, dated June 1, 1950.
      • It mentions a community federation event at the Red Cross and the Agnew Museum.

    • Bottom Right Clipping:

      • This clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 5, 1950.
      • It discusses various art exhibitions happening in Boston, including the opening of a new gallery and exhibitions at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and other locations.

Each clipping has a label "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "100 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." The collection appears to be thematically related to art, science, and cultural events from June 1950.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and a handwritten note, all mounted on a beige board. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Handwritten Note:

    • The note is written on a piece of light-colored paper and is positioned in the upper left corner.
    • The text on the note reads: "Whittemore CLIPPINGS June 8, 1950."

  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • There are four newspaper clippings mounted on the beige board, each from different newspapers and dated June 1, 1950, and June 5, 1950.
    • The clippings are from the Boston News Clip service, located at 100 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

    Top Clipping:

    • This clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 1, 1950.
    • It features a self-portrait by Charles Coelet in the exhibition of the Fog Museum at Harvard.
    • The image shows an older man in a suit, with a caption beneath the image mentioning the self-portrait and the museum details.

    Bottom Left Clipping:

    • This clipping is from the Globe, dated June 1, 1950.
    • It contains a headline and article about an exhibit of sculpture from the Kings of Ur, detailing the historical and archaeological significance of the pieces.

    Bottom Middle Clipping:

    • This clipping is from the Traveler, dated June 1, 1950.
    • It is about an exhibit titled "Sculpture Dating Back to the Kings of Ur" and mentions the exhibit's significance and the community's federation.

    Bottom Right Clipping:

    • This clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 5, 1950.
    • It discusses art exhibitions, including a mention of the Charles Coelet self-portrait and other artworks.

    Additionally, there is a small piece of advertising material from the Taft Hotel in New York City visible near the top right corner, likely clipped from a newspaper as well.

The overall presentation suggests a curated collection of news articles and related materials from June 1950, possibly compiled by someone named Whittemore.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, likely compiled as part of a scrapbook or archival file, related to various topics and dates from June 1950. Here's a detailed description of the contents:

  1. Handwritten Label:

    • At the top left, there is a handwritten label that reads "WHITEMORE CLIPPINGS" with the date "June 8, 1950."

  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Top Right:

      • A clipping from the Christian Science Monitor dated June 1, 1950, with a photograph of a man in formal attire (possibly self-portrait by Charles Curran).
      • An advertisement for The Taft Hotel in New York from the same date.

    • Middle Left:

      • A Boston Globe news clip dated June 1, 1950, discussing a polo match between teams from the Myopia Polo Club and the Greenwich Country Club.

    • Middle Center:

      • A Boston Traveler news clip dated June 1, 1950, about an exhibit featuring an ancient Egyptian sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

    • Middle Right:

      • A Boston Chronicle-Sun news clip dated June 1, 1950, discussing community engagement in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

    • Bottom Right:

      • A Christian Science Monitor news clip dated June 5, 1950, about various art exhibitions, listing details about multiple galleries and exhibitions in Boston and surrounding areas.

Each clipping appears to be from different newspapers and covers a variety of topics including sports, art, history, and local community news. The clippings are attached to a manila folder or backing paper with small metal fasteners.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings of various sizes pinned or taped to a worn, beige-colored cardboard folder. The folder appears aged, with some creases, and there are handwritten inscriptions at the top left of the folder, indicating the contents as "WHITEMORE CLIPPINGS" along with a date that reads "June 8, 1950."

The clippings feature different headers, such as "Boston News Clip" and are from various sources, including the Boston, Mass. Globe and the Christian Science Monitor. The articles seem to relate to topics such as art exhibitions, with one visible headline reading "Exhibits Sculpture Dating Back to the Kings of Ur." The dates on the clippings suggest they're from around June 1950. There are also black round hole reinforcements around some of the holes at the right edge of the board, indicating that the materials have been handled multiple times or were kept in a binder or similar filing system. The overall appearance suggests that this folder was used for archival or personal documentary purposes.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings attached to it. The page is tan-colored with two punched holes on the right side, suggesting it was part of a binder. On the left side of the page, there is a large, folded envelope or pocket labeled in handwriting with "Thomas Whittemore Clippings June 8, 1950."

On the right side, there are six small newspaper clippings affixed. Four of them are positioned along the bottom edge, and two are near the top right. The clippings appear to be from various Boston-based newspapers dating from early June 1950, as indicated by visible stamps and printed dates like "JUN 1 1950" and "JUN 5 1950."

One clipping features a black-and-white image of a person wearing a top hat; the face is blurred. The text around the clippings references exhibitions and art-related news, including phrases like "Exhibit Sculpture Dating Back to the Kings of Ur" and "Art Exhibitions." The clippings come from sources like the Boston Globe, Traveler Boston, Christian Science Monitor, and Chronicle-Sun Cambridge.

Overall, the page documents art-related news and exhibitions from June 1950, specifically gathered for someone named Thomas Whittemore.

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A brown folder contains several clippings and papers. The folder has holes on the sides. The top left corner of the folder has a folded paper with the text "Thomas - Whittemore - Clippings" and a date of June 8, 1950. The top right corner has a clipping with a photo of a man and the text "Boston News Clip." The middle has a clipping with a photo of a man and the text "The Taft Hotel." The bottom has several clippings with the text "Boston News Clip" and some text.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and a handwritten label, likely part of an archival or personal record. Here’s a detailed description:

Handwritten Label:

  • Location: Top left corner of the image.
  • Content: The label is handwritten in black ink and reads:
    • "Thomas Whittemore"
    • "CLIPPINGS"
    • "June 8, 1950"
  • Purpose: This label indicates that the clippings belong to someone named Thomas Whittemore and were organized or collected on June 8, 1950.

Newspaper Clippings:

There are several newspaper clippings attached to a brown folder or board. Each clipping is labeled with the name of the newspaper, its address, and the date of publication. Here’s a breakdown of each clipping:

1. Top Right Clipping:

  • Newspaper: Boston News Clip
  • Address: 180 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
  • Date: June 1, 1950
  • Content: The clipping includes a photograph of a man wearing a hat and a caption that reads:
    "Self-portrait by Charles Cole in the exhibitions of P.A. sponsors at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard."
  • Additional Text: The clipping also mentions "The Taft Hotel, 719 Ave. New York, N.Y." and includes a small advertisement for the hotel.

2. Bottom Left Clipping:

  • Newspaper: Boston News Clip
  • Address: 180 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
  • Date: June 1, 1950
  • Content: The clipping is titled "Globe" and appears to be about an art exhibition or event. The visible text mentions "Back to Sculpture Dating of Ur" and discusses an exhibit of early civilizations, including artifacts from Egypt, the Arab world, and the Roman Empire. It notes that the exhibit will continue for several months and is part of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

3. Bottom Center Clipping:

  • Newspaper: Boston News Clip
  • Address: 180 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
  • Date: June 1, 1950
  • Content: The clipping is titled "Chronicle-Sun" and also references the same exhibit mentioned in the previous clipping: "Back to Sculpture Dating of Ur." It provides similar details about the exhibit and its continuation at the Fogg Art Museum.

4. Bottom Right Clipping:

  • Newspaper: Boston News Clip
  • Address: 180 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
  • Date: June 5, 1950
  • Content: The clipping is titled "Christian Science Monitor" and appears to be about an art exhibition or gallery event. The visible text mentions "Art Galleries and Exhibitions" and includes details about various art shows, possibly in Boston or nearby areas.

Overall Context:

  • The clippings are organized and likely part of a personal or professional archive, possibly belonging to Thomas Whittemore, as indicated by the handwritten label.
  • The content of the clippings focuses on art exhibitions, particularly one at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, featuring artifacts from ancient civilizations.
  • The dates (June 1, 1950, and June 5, 1950) suggest these clippings were collected around the same time, likely for research, personal interest, or professional purposes.

Visual Layout:

  • The clippings are attached to a brown folder or board, which serves as a physical organizer.
  • The handwritten label is placed on the top left, providing context for the collection.
  • The clippings are arranged in a somewhat overlapping manner, indicating they may have been collected and attached haphazardly or for quick reference.

This image represents a historical archive of newspaper clippings, likely used for documenting art exhibitions or cultural events from June 1950.