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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Displayed at Harvard"
    • Content: Features an image of a sculpture bust. The caption indicates that it is a marble bust of an unnamed figure, displayed at Harvard. The text below the image is not fully legible, but it appears to provide details about the sculpture and its significance.
  2. Top Middle Section:

    • Headline: "Crane Castle Now Art Center"
    • Content: This article from the Boston News Clip Bureau, dated July 6, 1950, discusses the transformation of Crane Castle into an art center. The article provides information about the castle's history, its architectural features, and its new role as a cultural institution.
  3. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "100 Moon Years"
    • Content: This article, dated July 1950, celebrates the centenary of the first photograph of a star. It includes two images of the moon and discusses the historical significance of early astrophotography. The text mentions Harvard's role in this achievement and provides context about the development of astronomical photography.
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "Loss from Worcester"
    • Content: This article, dated June 4, 1950, discusses the loss of a significant figure or item from Worcester. The text is not fully legible, but it appears to detail the circumstances surrounding this loss and its impact on the community.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "Harvard to Mark Centenary of First Photograph of Star"
    • Content: This article, dated July 1950, from Cambridge, Mass., discusses Harvard's plans to commemorate the centenary of the first photograph of a star. It provides historical context and details about the events planned to celebrate this milestone in astronomical photography.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of historical and cultural news from the mid-20th century, focusing on art, architecture, and scientific achievements.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings from 1950.

  1. Top Left Clipping (New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.):

    • Headline: "Displayed at Harvard"
    • It features a portrait of a person, presumably a notable figure from the past, displayed at Harvard University. The article mentions that this portrait was made in 1950 and is part of the collection at the Worcester Art Museum.
    • The text refers to the portrait being part of the exhibition at Harvard University's Art Museums, specifically at the Harvard Art Museums, and notes that it was loaned from the Worcester Art Museum.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Boston News Clips):

    • Headline: "Crane Castle New Art Center"
    • This section is split into two parts:
      • The first part discusses an art center named Crane Castle, located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It includes details about an exhibition featuring the work of various artists.
      • The second part mentions a significant astronomical event: "100 Moon Years". It describes a commemorative event marking the 100th anniversary of the first photograph of the moon, highlighting the historical significance and advancements in lunar photography.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.):

    • Headline: "Loan from Worcester"
    • This article mentions the Worcester Art Museum loaning a significant piece of art from its collection to be displayed elsewhere. It emphasizes the historical and artistic value of the item, which is a portrait of an unknown figure, and mentions the museum's efforts to preserve and exhibit such pieces.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Boston News Clips):

    • Headline: "Harvard to Mark Centenary of First Photograph of Star"
    • This article discusses Harvard University's plans to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first photograph of a star, which is credited to the Harvard College Observatory. It describes the historical significance of the discovery and the observatory's ongoing contributions to astronomical research.
    • It includes a photograph of the moon and details about the historical and technical advancements in photography and astronomy.

Overall, these clippings cover various cultural and scientific events, focusing on art exhibitions, significant historical photographs, and the contributions of institutions like Harvard University to these fields.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, likely from the mid-20th century, meticulously arranged and pasted on cardboard. The clippings are from various publications, including the Boston Traveler, Boston Evening Traveler, and Christian Science Monitor, dating from 1950 and 1959. The topics covered in the clippings include an art exhibition at the Crane Art Center featuring a portrait of George Washington, an article about the 100th anniversary of the first photograph of a star, and an article about a loan of art from the Worcester Art Museum.

One clipping features a portrait of a man, identified as a display at Harvard, with a detailed caption explaining the historical significance of the artwork and its loan from the Worcester Art Museum. Another clipping shows two photographs of the moon, highlighting the first photographic evidence of the moon's surface, with detailed explanations of the imaging process.

The clippings are neatly organized, with some overlapping and others placed side by side, suggesting that the compiler intended to preserve these articles systematically. The condition of the clippings and the cardboard suggests some age, with slight discoloration and edge wear, but overall, they appear well-preserved.

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The image shows three newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century, detailing various events and exhibits related to historical artifacts and scientific milestones.

  1. Left Clipping (June 6, 1950):

    • Headline: Displayed at Harvard
    • Content: This clipping discusses the temporary display of a plaster cast of a young Nero at Harvard University. The cast was reportedly made from a bronze original discovered in 1894 in Subiaco, Italy. It mentions that the Worcester Art Museum lent the cast to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The article also references a controversy about whether the bust truly represents Nero.
  2. Top Right Clipping (July 10, 1969):

    • Headline: 100 Moon Years
    • Content: This piece marks the centennial of the first photograph of the moon, taken by Dr. Henry Draper in 1869. It includes images of the moon's surface and discusses the historical significance of the photograph, noting the advancements in space photography leading up to the Apollo 11 moon landing.
  3. Bottom Right Clipping (July 10, 1950):

    • Headline: Harvard to Mark Centenary of First Photograph of Star
    • Content: This article announces Harvard College Observatory's commemoration of the centenary of the first photograph of a star. The event marks the photograph taken of Vega in the constellation Lyra by William Bond and John A. Whipple in 1850. The clipping provides historical context, explaining the significance of the event in the history of astronomy.

Each article provides insight into significant historical, artistic, and scientific achievements, focusing on their display and recognition in educational institutions like Harvard University.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from July 1950, arranged on a board. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "New England Newspaper Ass'n, Inc."
    • Date: June 4, 1950
    • Location: Lawrence, Mass.
    • Content: A portrait bust of Young New Englander made by George R. A. Kittredge, Professor of Romance Languages at Harvard University, displayed at Harvard. The bust was created by the Worcester Art Museum and is a replica of a bust originally made by the artist.
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • Headline: "Boston News Clip"
    • Date: July 6, 1950
    • Location: 130 Fremont Street, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: A brief mention of an art center at Crane Castle, with an article about an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by various artists.
  3. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "100 Moon Years"
    • Date: July 10, 1950
    • Location: Boston, Mass.
    • Content: Discusses the centennial of the first photograph of the moon taken by Harvard Observatory. The article includes two images of the moon, one from 1840 and the other from a more recent date, highlighting the advancements in lunar photography over the century.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Displayed at Harvard"
    • Date: June 4, 1950
    • Content: This clipping is similar to the top left clipping, detailing the display of a bust of Young New Englander at Harvard, created by George R. A. Kittredge.
  5. Bottom Center Clipping:

    • Headline: "Loan from Worcester"
    • Date: June 4, 1950
    • Content: Describes the loan of a bust to Harvard from the Worcester Art Museum, created by George R. A. Kittredge. The bust is a replica of a work originally made by the artist.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Harvard to Mark Centenary of First Photograph of Star"
    • Date: July 10, 1950
    • Content: This article elaborates on the historical significance of the first photograph of the moon taken by Harvard Observatory. It provides details on the advancements in astronomical photography and the efforts to commemorate the centenary of this event. The clipping also includes a photograph of the moon and a brief history of photographic techniques used in astronomy.

The clippings collectively celebrate significant historical and scientific milestones related to art and astronomy at Harvard University in 1950.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from various Boston-area newspapers dated around June and July 1950. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Clipping (New England Newspaper Alliance, Inc. - Worcester Telegram and Gazette):

    • The headline reads "DISPLAYED AT HARVARD."
    • The article discusses the display of a portrait of young Norman Rockwell at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
    • It mentions that the portrait is a gift from the Worcester Art Museum and was loaned for the exhibition.
    • The portrait is described as a significant piece, and the text explains the background and significance of the portrait's display.
  2. Top Center Clipping (Boston News Clip - Lawrence, Mass. Eagle):

    • The article is titled "Crane Castle 150" and is dated July 5, 1950.
    • It describes an art exhibit at Crane Castle, which was celebrating its 150th anniversary.
    • The exhibit includes a portrait of Norman Rockwell, along with other notable pieces of art, and mentions a variety of events and activities associated with the celebration.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Boston News Clip - Christian Science Monitor):

    • The clipping is dated July 10, 1950, and is titled "100 MOON YEARS."
    • It features images of the moon taken at different phases.
    • The article discusses the historical significance of the moon's phases and their observation over the centuries, highlighting the Harvard College Observatory's contributions.
  4. Bottom Section (Boston News Clip - Christian Science Monitor):

    • The article, dated July 10, 1950, is titled "Harvard to Mark Centenary of First Photograph of Star."
    • It discusses the historical achievement of capturing the first photograph of a star at Harvard College Observatory.
    • The text describes the efforts of Harvard astronomers, including the use of photography in astronomy, and the significance of the centennial event.

Overall, the clippings seem to be focused on notable art and astronomical events and achievements, particularly highlighting contributions from Harvard and other institutions in the Boston area during the early 1950s.

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The image shows a scrapbook page filled with several newspaper clippings from around 1950. The page is slightly yellowed with age and has two hole punches on the left side, indicating it was part of a larger collection.

On the left, there is a clipping featuring a grayscale photograph of a classical bust labeled "DISPLAYED AT HARVARD." The bust is described as a portrait of a young Nero. Above and below this clipping, there are two smaller clippings from the "Sunday Telegram" of Worcester, Massachusetts, dated June 4, 1950. Another small article titled "Loan from Worcester" discusses the Worcester Art Museum's participation in a traveling art exhibition.

In the center of the page, there is a clipping titled "Crane Castle Now Art Center," dated July 5, 1950, from Ipswich. It talks about the Castle Hill Art Center on the former home of the late Mrs. Richard T. Crane and mentions the appointment of Harold F. Lindergren as the director.

On the right side, there are two black-and-white photographs of the moon, captioned "100 Moon Years," showing detailed lunar surface images. Below this is a lengthy article titled "Harvard to Mark Centenary of First Photograph of Star," dated around July 10, 1950, from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article describes the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first stellar photograph, praising advancements in astronomical photography and mentioning the Harvard Observatory's role in this achievement.

Overall, the scrapbook page documents events related to art exhibitions and significant scientific achievements from mid-1950.

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This image shows a collection of various newspaper clippings from 1950, pasted on a brown board or a page of a scrapbook. The clippings are from different dates in June and July 1950, discussing diverse topics:

  • One clipping titled "Crane Castle Is Now Art Center" dated July 6, 1950, from "Boston News Clip."
  • Another clipping is about the centenary of the first photograph of a star taken at Harvard, with the title "Harvard to Mark Centenary Of First Photograph of Star." The date on this clipping is July 10, 1950.
  • There is also a detailed picture of the moon with an accompanying article discussing a timespan of "100 Moon Years," a concept seemingly created to provide a sense of scale to lunar events.

The page shows signs of aging, with yellowing paper, and each individual clipping has a stamped or handwritten date, signifying when they were collected.

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The image depicts a collection of historical newspaper clippings, likely from the mid-20th century, organized into a scrapbook or archive format. The clippings are presented on aged, slightly worn paper, suggesting they have been preserved for some time. The layout includes multiple articles and photographs, each accompanied by headlines and captions, providing a glimpse into various news stories from the era.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "DISPLAYED AT HARVARD"
    • Content: This article discusses a bust or sculpture displayed at Harvard University. The text mentions that the piece was created by a young artist and was part of an exhibition. The bust is described as a significant work of art, and the article includes details about the artist's background and the context of the display.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Crane Castle Up Art Center"
    • Content: This article reports on the establishment or expansion of an art center at Crane Castle in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It discusses the architectural features, the purpose of the center, and its significance for the local community and art world.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Loan from Worcester"
    • Content: This article covers a loan of an early museum piece from the Worcester Art Museum. It highlights the historical and cultural importance of the artifact, which is described as one of the earliest examples of its kind, dating back thousands of years.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "100 Moon Years"
    • Content: This section commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first photograph of the Moon, taken by John William Draper in 1840. The article includes two photographs of the Moon, one historical and one modern, illustrating the advancements in astronomical imaging over the century. The text discusses the significance of this milestone in the field of astronomy and the evolution of photographic technology.
  5. Additional Text and Layout:

    • The clippings are neatly arranged, with headlines in bold type and accompanying images or illustrations. The articles are written in a formal, journalistic style typical of mid-20th-century newspapers.
    • The paper has a warm, sepia tone, indicative of aged newsprint, and there are visible creases and slight wear, suggesting the clippings have been handled and preserved over time.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a curated collection of historical news articles, offering a snapshot of cultural, artistic, and scientific developments from the mid-20th century. The inclusion of both artistic exhibitions and scientific milestones reflects the diverse interests and achievements of the time. The preservation of these clippings suggests their historical or personal significance, possibly as part of an archive or scrapbook documenting important events and figures from that era.

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The image shows a page of a newspaper with a few articles pasted on it. The newspaper is folded in half. The articles are pasted on the left side of the newspaper. The top left article is about a statue of a man that is displayed at Harvard. The article below it is about a loan from Worcester. The right side of the newspaper contains two articles about the moon. The top right article is about the 100-year anniversary of the moon, while the bottom right article is about the first photograph of a star.