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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

ARCH.2003.31, Rendition: 804268

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or clipping collection, featuring several newspaper clippings and an illustration. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page indicates it is from "The Christian Science Monitor" published in Boston on Monday, July 17, 1950.
    • The section is titled "Summer Stage and Dance News."
  2. Illustration:

    • There is a large illustration of a tiger, with a caption indicating it is a "color by Benjamin Rowland, Jr., at Doll and Richards in Boston."
  3. News Clippings:

    • First Clipping:

      • Source: "Boston News Clip, 120 Tremont Street, Boston 1, Mass."
      • Publication: "Evening Globe, Boston, Mass."
      • Date: July 19, 1950.
      • Content: This clipping is partially obscured but appears to be about an event or announcement related to the arts.
    • Second Clipping:

      • Source: "Boston News Clip, 120 Tremont Street, Boston 1, Mass."
      • Publication: "Courier, Great Barrington, Mass."
      • Date: July 27, 1950.
      • Content: This clipping discusses a donation of Byzantine textiles to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston by Thomas Whittemore. The textiles are described as valuable and rare, and the article mentions Whittemore's contributions to Byzantine studies.
    • Third Clipping:

      • Source: "New England Yearly Meeting, Inc., 210 Beacon Street, Boston 8, Mass."
      • Publication: "Sunday Republican, Worcester, Mass."
      • Date: July 16, 1950.
      • Content: This clipping announces that Elizabeth Jones, a free-lance writer from Northampton, will tour Europe. She will visit various countries, including England, France, and Germany, and plans to write about her experiences for several publications.

The page appears to be a collection of news items related to cultural and artistic events and announcements from the summer of 1950. The clippings are neatly arranged and affixed to the page, which has a slightly aged and worn appearance.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The page is from a book with a beige background, and it features three main clippings, each with distinct content and from different dates and publications.

  1. Top Clipping:

    • Publication: The Christian Science Monitor, Boston
    • Date: Monday, July 17, 1950
    • Title: "Summer Stage and Dance News"
    • Content: Includes an article and a drawing of a figure, possibly related to theater or dance.
  2. Middle Clipping:

    • Publication: Unidentified (possibly the Boston Traveler)
    • Date: July 19, 1950
    • Title: "Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whittemore Will"
    • Content: Discusses a bequest to museums and the Episcopal order. The text mentions that the Whittemore will aid several institutions, including Harvard, the Boston Museum, and the New England Deaconess Hospital.
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • Publication: Sunday Republican, Waterbury, Conn.
    • Date: July 23, 1950
    • Title: "Elizabeth Jones To Tour Europe"
    • Content: Describes the plans of Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan R. Jones, to tour Europe. It mentions her educational background and her plans to visit various countries and institutions.

Each clipping is neatly arranged, and the page shows signs of age with some yellowing and minor tears. The clippings are held in place with visible tape, and there are handwritten notes on the page, possibly indicating the date and source of the clippings.

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The image depicts a collage of newspaper clippings from July 1950, pasted onto a single sheet of paper. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, July 17, 1950):

    • Headline: "Summer Stage and Dance News"
    • The image includes a watercolor titled "Arise" by Benjamin Rowland, Jr., at the top of the clipping.
    • The clipping is a news item from the Boston News Clip, dated July 19, 1950, from the Evening Globe, Boston, Massachusetts.
  2. Middle Clipping (Boston News Clip, July 27, 1950):

    • Headline: "Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whittemore Will"
    • The text discusses the distribution of a valuable collection of textiles and other items from the estate of Mrs. Whittemore to various museums and institutions. Specific mentions include:
      • The Bryn Mawr Institute
      • The Fogg Museum
      • The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
      • The Episcopal Order of Cambridge
    • The article also notes that the items were given to the museums in memory of Mrs. Whittemore.
  3. Bottom Clipping (Sunday Republican, July 16, 1950):

    • Headline: "Elizabeth Jones to Tour Europe"
    • This article is about Elizabeth Jones, the daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Jones-Agnew, who is a graduate of Wellesley College. She is described as a free lance writer and includes a brief mention of her travels and activities, including a visit to the Poggiam Museum in Washington.
    • It also mentions her interest in preparing materials for a book about her travels and the Berkshire booklet she is working on.

The articles are a mix of cultural, educational, and personal news, reflecting community and cultural activities from the Boston area in mid-1950.

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The image is of a collection of newspaper clippings attached to a piece of paper. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Clipping (The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Monday, July 17, 1950):

    • The clipping is titled "Summer Stage and Dance News."
    • There is an illustration of a watercolor titled "Aries" by Benjamin Rowland, Jr., at Dall and Richards in Boston.
  2. Second Clipping (Boston News Clip from Evening Globe, Boston, Mass., July 19, 1950):

    • The headline reads "Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whittemore Will."
    • It discusses the bequest of a valuable collection of oriental clothes and Islamic art by a person named Whittemore. The collection is to be used by the Bryn Athyn Museum and the Episcopal Society of Cambridge.
    • The will specifies that the items be used by the Bryn Athyn Museum, the Fogg Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
    • It also mentions that the Bryn Athyn Museum will have the use of the Whittemore collection for research purposes.
  3. Third Clipping (Boston News Clip from Courier, Great Barrington, Mass., July 27, 1950):

    • The clipping is about Elizabeth Jones, a former student at Wellesley College, who is touring Europe.
    • It mentions that Miss Jones, a graduate of Wellesley College, is a free-lance writer who has been teaching history in various schools.
    • The article includes some details about her travels and her plans to publish material about her experiences in Europe.

The clippings are arranged in a sequence, indicating they were likely collected and saved for reference or interest. The dates on the clippings range from July 17, 1950, to July 27, 1950. The paper they are attached to appears to be a scrapbook or a collection sheet.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a light-colored cardstock or paperboard. The clippings are from various Boston-based newspapers and date from July 1950.

  1. Top Clipping (The Christian Science Monitor, July 17, 1950):

    • The headline reads "Summer Stage and Dance News."
    • The article features a drawing of an elephant, labeled as "Arles," with a caption indicating it is a watercolor by Benjamin Rowland Jr., at Dall & Richards in Boston.
  2. Middle Clipping (Evening Globe, July 19, 1950):

    • The headline reads "Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whittemore Will."
    • The article discusses the bequest of a valuable collection of Byzantine and Islamic art by the late Mrs. Whittemore to various institutions, including the Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, as well as the Episcopal Order of Cambridge.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (New England Newspaper Agency, July 16, 1950):

    • The headline reads "Elizabeth Jones To Tour Europe."
    • The article mentions Miss Elizabeth Jones, a graduate of Wellesley College, who is embarking on a trip to Europe. She will visit various locations including London, Paris, and Rome, and will also visit the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Sunday Republican, July 16, 1950):

    • The headline reads "Miss Ruth V. Noble of Pittstown has published an interesting, 56-page issue."
    • The article discusses a new publication by Miss Ruth V. Noble titled "A Guide and Souvenir for Visitors to the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge." The publication includes photographs of various art pieces and information about the museum.

The clippings are labeled as "Boston News Clip" and "180 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." indicating their origin and the address of the news clipping service. There is also a small note and some handwritten annotations on the clippings.

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The image is a page from the newspaper "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Monday, July 17, 1950. The section is titled "Summer Stage and Dance News," and it features several news clippings.

Key Articles and Clippings:

  1. Main Article: Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whittemore Will

    • Summary: This article discusses the valuable collection of Byzantine art left by Thomas Whittemore in his will. Whittemore, who was the founder and director of the Byzantine Institute, bequeathed his collection of ancient textiles and other artifacts to several institutions:
      • The Fogg Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
      • The Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection in Washington, D.C.
      • The Society for the Preservation of the Greek Heritage will receive objects from Whittemore's personal collection.
    • Whittemore was noted for his work in uncovering and preserving ancient Byzantine mosaics.
  2. Boston News Clips:

    • Clip 1:

      • Source: Evening Globe, Boston, Mass.
      • Date: July 17, 1950
      • Content: Mentions Joan and Jeanne U. Leaves.
    • Clip 2:

      • Source: Courier, Great Barrington, Mass.
      • Date: July 27, 1950
      • Content: Mentions the New England Music Camp.
  3. Article: Elizabeth Jones To Tour Europe

    • Summary: Miss Elizabeth Jones, a graduate of Wellesley College, will embark on a two-month trip to Europe. She will travel with Miss Martha Whittemore, and they plan to visit several countries:
      • England, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Ireland.
    • Miss Jones is a member of the Berkshire Museum staff and has been involved in publishing a booklet about the museum's art collection. She will stay with her relatives in Roth, Mrs. Joseph White, and her mother, Mrs. Walter Jones, during her trip.

Additional Details:

  • The page includes a couple of dated stamps from the newspapers.
  • The layout features images related to dance and a sketch of a classical figure.
  • There is a small section about a "New England Music Camp."

Overall, the page provides a mix of cultural, historical, and personal news from 1950.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles mounted on a weathered, tan-colored piece of paper with holes for a three-ring binder. At the top, there is a partial header from what appears to be a newspaper called "The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Monday, July 17, 1950." The title below reads "Summer Stage and Dance News," with an accompanying image of what looks to be a ram drawn in a sketch or watercolor style.

Below that are various newspaper cutouts pasted on the sheet, one of which is titled "Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whittemore Will." Another clipping from "Boston News Clip" contains a piece regarding "Great Barrington, Mass., July 27, 1950." Finally, a column titled "Elizabeth Jones To Tour Europe" discusses an individual named Miss Elizabeth Jones.

The overall condition of the document indicates that it is quite old, with discoloration and some damage such as tears and missing pieces. The clippings seem to serve as an archive or compilation of articles, possibly for historical or research purposes.

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The image shows a piece of aged brown paper with several newspaper clippings attached to it.

  • At the top left, there is a clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated Monday, July 17, 1950. The headline reads "Summer Stage and Dance News" and includes an image of a watercolor painting titled "Aries" by Benjamin Rowland, Jr., exhibited at Doll and Richards in Boston. The image depicts a ram with prominent curved horns.

  • Below this clipping, there are other smaller newspaper clippings from various sources including "Boston News Clip," "Evening Globe Boston," "Courier Great Barrington, Mass.," and "Sunday Republican Waterbury, Conn." Some of these clippings have stamps with dates including July 19, 1950; July 27, 1950; and July 16, 1950.

  • One clipping with the headline "Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whittemore Will" discusses donations and bequests by Thomas Whittemore to museums and the Episcopal church, mentioning various art objects and collections.

  • Another clipping titled "Elizabeth Jones To Tour Europe" talks about Miss Elizabeth Jones, who is planning a European tour and is associated with the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.

  • There is also a piece about a 50-page booklet titled "The Berkshires" published by Miss Ruth V. Noble of Pittsfield, serving as a guide and souvenir for Berkshire County.

The paper has two holes punched on the right side. The overall appearance gives an impression of a scrapbook or archive page collecting newspaper clippings from mid-July 1950.

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A newspaper clipping is attached to a brown sheet of paper. The clipping is a photograph of a ram with horns and a body of a sheep. The clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor and is dated July 17, 1950. The clipping is titled "Summer Stage and Dance News." The clipping is attached to the brown sheet of paper with a hole punch. The brown sheet of paper has a title "Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whitemore Will" and a date of July 19, 1950.

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The image shows a historical newspaper clipping from July 17, 1950, titled "Summer Stage and Dance News," published in The Christian Science Monitor in Boston. The clipping is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "180 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass."

Key Elements of the Image:

  1. Headline and Layout:

    • The main headline, "Summer Stage and Dance News," is prominently displayed at the top, suggesting the focus of the article is on cultural or entertainment events, specifically related to summer performances and dance.
  2. Visual Element:

    • Below the headline, there is an illustration of a ram, described as a "water color by Benjamin Rowland, Jr. at Dell and Richards in Boston." This artistic element adds a visual component to the clipping.
  3. Text Content:

    • The clipping contains several smaller headlines and articles:
      • "Museums, Episcopal Order Aided by Whittemore Will": This article discusses the bequeathing of a valuable collection of Byzantine and Islamic art by Thomas Whittemore, which was directed to museums and institutions such as the Byzantine Institute of America, the Fogg Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
      • "Elizabeth Jones To Tour Europe": This article mentions Elizabeth Jones, a graduate of Wellesley College, who is preparing for a tour of Europe. It highlights her academic background and her interest in art and history.
      • "Sunday Republican Waterbury, Conn.": This section references a publication from Waterbury, Connecticut, indicating a broader context or additional news items.
  4. Publication Details:

    • The clipping is dated Monday, July 17, 1950, and includes additional publication information such as:
      • Evening Globe (Boston, Mass.) with a date of July 19, 1950.
      • Courier (Great Barrington, Mass.) with a date of July 27, 1950.
      • New England News Agency, Inc., with an address in Boston.
  5. Condition and Presentation:

    • The clipping appears to be part of an archive or collection, as indicated by the perforated edges and the typed header "BOSTON NEWS CLIP." The paper has a slightly aged, yellowish tone, consistent with its 1950 origin.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping from July 17, 1950, focusing on cultural and entertainment news, including a watercolour illustration, articles about art collections, and a feature on Elizabeth Jones's upcoming European tour. The clipping is part of a larger news archive, as evidenced by the typed header and publication details. The content reflects mid-20th-century interests in art, travel, and cultural events.