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This image shows a two-page spread from a scrapbook or archive album, displaying a collection of clippings and documents related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University during the summer of 1952.

Left Page:

At the top, centered on a single sheet of off-white paper, is a formal announcement titled:

FOGG ART MUSEUM
Summer 1952

It states the museum’s hours (open daily except Sundays and holidays, 9–5), welcomes the public, and lists Summer School Courses offered for that season:

• Ancient Art – Prof. George M. A. Hanfmann, Harvard University
• Italian Art of the Early Renaissance – Prof. Horst W. Janson, Washington Square College, NYU
• Modern Painting – Prof. Benjamin Rowland, Jr., Harvard University
• Painting in the United States – Mr. Alfred V. Frankenstein, San Francisco Chronicle

It provides a contact address for inquiries: Harvard Summer School, 2 Weld Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

Below this, a section titled EXHIBITIONS describes:

“...a wide selection from the Museum’s own Collection of French 19 Century Paintings and Drawings. There will also be a representative selection from the Museum’s Collection of English and American Silver.”

Right Page:

This page features several pasted-in newspaper clippings, all dated around July 27, 1952, documenting press coverage of museum events. The clippings are from:

• New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

  • Headlined “Stained Glass Collection Portsmouth Priory School Loans One to Harvard” — reports on an extensive collection of medieval stained glass from the Portsmouth Priory School being loaned to the Fogg for exhibition.
  • Headlined “FRENCH DRAWINGS AT FOGG MUSEUM” — details an exhibition of “French Drawings, Masterpieces from Five Centuries” traveling from the Louvre; notes that the Fogg was one of five U.S. museums hosting the tour.
  • Headlined “Medieval Stained Glass At Two Harvard Museums” — mentions the stained glass loan was installed at both the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, collected by Clarence Mackay and presented by John W. Mackay.

• The New York Times

  • Headlined “STAINED GLASS SHOW SET” — reports the same loan of medieval stained glass from Portsmouth Priory to Harvard’s Fogg Museum, with Director John Coolidge’s announcement. Notes the glass is of “great rarity and in an unusually fine state of preservation.”

All clippings are dated JUL 27 1952, and the New York Times clipping is hand-dated in ink: July 27, 1952.

Overall Context & Condition:

The entire spread is affixed into a well-worn, yellowed scrapbook with visible aging along the edges and binding. Some clippings overlap, and there are small tears and stains. The content reflects a rich period of cultural programming and inter-institutional collaboration in the early 1950s—highlighting the Fogg Museum’s role in bringing international art (French drawings from the Louvre) and regional collections (medieval stained glass) to the American public.

This is a historical institutional record, capturing press coverage and programmatic activities of a major university art museum during the summer of 1952.

The image appears to show a page from a scrapbook or a collection of documents related to the Fogg Art Museum. At the top of the page, there is a notice for the "FOGG ART MUSEUM" from the summer of 1952, which mentions the opening hours and welcomes the public to visit its galleries and study collections and library. It also advertises summer school courses in ancient art, Italian art of the early Renaissance, modern painting, and painting in the United States, with details about the instructors for each course.

Below this notice, there are several newspaper clippings from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated July 27, 1952. These clippings are related to exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum, including a news article about the "French Drawings" exhibition at the Fogg Museum, another about the "Medieval Stained Glass" at the Two Harvard Museums, and a third about the "Stained Glass Show Set" at the Fogg Museum. The clippings are organized and appear to be part of a larger collection of information about the museum and its activities.

The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple items pasted onto it. At the top, there is a printed document from the Fogg Art Museum, dated Summer 1952. The document provides information about the museum's opening hours, summer school courses, and exhibitions. The courses listed include Ancient Art, Italian Art of the Early Renaissance, Modern Painting, and Painting in the United States, with details about the instructors.

Below the document, there are several newspaper clippings from different publications, including the Sunday Journal from Providence, R.I., the Sunday Republican from Springfield, Mass., and The New York Times. The clippings are dated July 27, 1952, and discuss various art exhibitions and collections, such as French drawings at the Fogg Museum and medieval stained glass at two Harvard museums.

The clippings mention the Portsmouth Priory School loaning an extensive collection of medieval stained glass to Harvard, which will be exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The articles provide details about the collection, including the artists and the historical significance of the pieces. The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of articles and information related to art exhibitions and courses at the Fogg Art Museum in the summer of 1952.

The image shows a page from a book or a brochure that contains information about the Fogg Art Museum and its summer school courses and exhibitions. The page has a brown background and several pieces of paper with black text pasted on it. The text on the top of the page reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM Summer 1952" and provides information about the museum's opening hours and the availability of its study collections and library to the public. Below that, there is a section titled "SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES" that lists the courses offered by the museum during the summer, including Ancient Art, Italian Art of the Early Renaissance, Modern Painting, and Painting in the United States. The names of the professors who will be teaching these courses are also mentioned. Further down, there is a section titled "EXHIBITIONS" that lists the exhibitions that will be on display during the summer, including a selection of French 19th-century paintings and drawings, as well as a representative selection from the museum's collection of English and American silver. The page also includes some newspaper clippings with information about the museum's stained glass collection and its loan to Harvard.

The image is of a document, likely a brochure or a pamphlet, from the Fogg Art Museum. The document is dated Summer 1952 and provides information about the museum's opening hours, summer school courses, and exhibitions. The brochure also includes clippings from newspapers, such as the Sunday Journal, Providence, R. I., and the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., which cover topics related to the museum and its collections. The clippings mention the museum's loan of medieval stained glass from Harvard University to the Fogg Art Museum and the installation of the glass in the museum's galleries.

The image shows an open book or catalog from the Fogg Art Museum, dated Summer 1952. The book appears to be a program or informational guide for the museum, detailing its offerings and exhibitions for that season. Here is a detailed description of its contents:

Top Section:

• Header: The top of the page prominently displays the title "FOGG ART MUSEUM" in bold, capital letters.
• Date: Below the title, it specifies "Summer 1952", indicating the time period covered by this guide.
• Opening Hours: The museum's operating hours are listed: open daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 5 p.m. Visitors are welcomed to explore the galleries, study collections, and library.
• Summer School Courses: A section titled "SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES" lists several art history courses offered during the summer, including:
  • Ancient Art: Taught by Associate Professor George M. A. Hanfmann, Harvard University.
  • Italian Art of the Early Renaissance: Taught by Professor Horst W. Janson, Renaissance Square College, New York University.
  • Modern Painting: Taught by Professor Benjamin Rowland, Jr., Harvard University.
  • Painting in the United States: Taught by Mr. Alfred V. Frankenstein, Music and Art Critic, San Francisco Chronicle.
  • Contact information is provided for further inquiries: Harvard Summer School, 2 Weld Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

Middle Section:

• Exhibitions: This section highlights special exhibitions and collections available during the summer:
  • Permanent Collection: Works of art permanently on display.
  • Special Exhibitions:
    • A wide selection from the Museum’s own Collection of French 19th Century Paintings and Drawings.
    • A representative selection from the Museum’s Collection of English and American Silver.

Lower Section:

• Clippings and Articles: The bottom portion of the page contains several newspaper clippings or printed excerpts, likely from publications such as The New York Times and New England Newspaper Agency. These clippings provide details about specific exhibitions and collections:
  • Stained Glass Collection: An article discusses a stained glass collection on loan to the Fogg Museum from Clarence John Mackey, a noted collector. The collection includes 150 pieces of 16th-century stained glass, primarily from the northern France region. The article notes that the glass dates from the 16th century and was probably made in the Portsmouth Priory School in England.
  • French Drawings at Fogg Museum: Another article highlights an exhibition of French Drawings at the Fogg Museum, featuring works from the 16th to the 19th century. The exhibition includes drawings by artists such as Claude Lorrain, François Boucher, Jacques Callot, and others.
  • Medieval Stained Glass at Two Harvard Museums: A third article mentions a collection of medieval stained glass on loan to the Fogg Museum and the Harvard University Art Museums. The glass is described as being from the Portsmouth Priory School and includes examples of 16th-century Dutch glass.

Visual Details:

• Condition: The book appears aged, with visible wear such as creases, discoloration, and slight damage along the edges. There are handwritten annotations or markings, including a red underline and a date ("July 27, 1952") in the bottom right corner.
• Layout: The text is typed, with clear headings and subheadings. The clippings are neatly arranged, suggesting they were compiled for reference or display purposes.

Overall Context:

This document serves as a historical record of the Fogg Art Museum’s programming and exhibitions in the summer of 1952. It reflects the museum's educational role, offering courses and showcasing diverse collections, including stained glass, French drawings, and silver. The inclusion of newspaper clippings indicates efforts to promote these exhibitions to the public. The aged appearance of the book underscores its historical value as a primary source for understanding museum activities and public engagement in the mid-20th century.

The image contains a scanned page from a booklet or program related to the Fogg Art Museum for the summer of 1952. The text at the top of the page provides information about the Fogg Museum, including its opening hours and an invitation for the public to visit its galleries and use its study collections and library.

Below this header are lists of summer school courses offered in different subjects, such as Ancient Art, Italian Art of the Early Renaissance, Modern Painting, and Painting in the United States. The courses are taught by instructors from various institutions, including Harvard University, Washington Square College, New York University, and a music and art critic from the San Francisco Chronicle.

There is also information on exhibitions that are or will be on display at the museum during the summer, including selections of French 19th-century paintings and drawings, English and American silver, stained glass, and more.

The page also shows clippings of newspaper or magazine articles that are pasted onto it. These clippings are from different sources as indicated by the letterheads, and they refer to events or exhibitions such as "French Drawings at Fogg Museum" and "Medieval Stained Glass at Two Harvard Museums." The dates on the newspaper clippings are from July 1952.

There are handwritten notes added to the page in the form of dates on the newspaper clippings, suggesting personal annotations by the owner of the document. The general appearance of the scanned page indicates it is from an old, possibly archival, source with some yellowing of the paper and frayed edges.

• An old scrapbook page opened to a printed insert from the Fogg Art Museum, dated Summer 1952.
• The top half shows a typed information sheet titled “FOGG ART MUSEUM Summer 1952.”
  • It explains museum hours and welcomes visitors.
  • It lists Summer School Courses (Ancient Art, Italian Art of the Early Renaissance, Modern Painting, Painting in the United States) with instructors and universities.
  • It notes contact info for further information at Harvard Summer School.
  • It has a section on Exhibitions describing the museum’s temporary displays of French 19th‑century paintings/drawings and selections from English and American silver.
• The lower part of the page is filled with several small newspaper clippings (tape-mounted) about the museum:
  • Headlines and snippets about “French Drawings at Fogg Museum” and related exhibitions.
  • Dates visible include July 27, 1952, and references to newspapers like the Sunday Journal and the New York Times.
• The page and clippings are aged, with a tan/brown paper background and a metal binder corner visible, suggesting a mid‑20th‑century archival display.

The image shows a scrapbook page containing several clippings and a main printed announcement related to the Fogg Art Museum from the summer of 1952.

At the top center is a larger printed sheet titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM Summer 1952." It provides information on the museum's hours, summer school courses offered, and exhibitions. The summer school courses listed include:

• Ancient Art (Associate Professor George M. A. Hanfmann, Harvard University)
• Italian Art of the Early Renaissance (Professor Horst W. Janson, Washington Square College, New York University)
• Modern Painting (Professor Benjamin Rowland, Jr., Harvard University)
• Painting in the United States (Mr. Alfred V. Frankenstein, Music and Art Critic, San Francisco Chronicle)

The announcement mentions that for further information one should contact Harvard Summer School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It also notes exhibitions during the summer, including selections from the museum's own collection of French 19th-century paintings and drawings as well as English and American silver.

Below this larger notice are six smaller newspaper clippings, mostly from publications like the New England Newsclip Agency and The New York Times, all dated July 27, 1952. The clippings highlight related exhibitions and collections:

1. A clipping about a stained glass collection on loan to Harvard from Portsmouth Priory School.
2. A clipping announcing French drawings on exhibit at the Fogg Museum, specifically from July 26 to an unspecified end date.
3. Another clipping on medieval stained glass at two Harvard museums, mentioning loans to Harvard University and details about the collectors and pieces.
4. Additional clippings mention exhibition details and art collections, such as stained glass windows loaned to Harvard.

The overall page documents exhibitions and educational offerings by the Fogg Art Museum in the summer of 1952, emphasizing collections of stained glass, French drawings, and medieval art. The materials are affixed to a brown scrapbook page held by corner tabs.

This image shows a scrapbook-style layout with a printed flyer or announcement sheet at the top labeled "FOGG ART MUSEUM Summer 1952." The flyer outlines the museum’s summer school courses and exhibitions. Below it, there are several trimmed newspaper clippings affixed to the page, each dated July 27, 1952.

Details:

1. Flyer Content:

   • The Fogg Museum announces its hours and promotes study collections, libraries, and galleries.
   • Lists summer courses including topics such as:
     • Ancient Art, taught by Associate Professor George M.A. Hanfmann from Harvard University.
     • Italian Art of the Early Renaissance, taught by Professor Horst W. Janson from Washington Square College, New York University.
     • Modern Painting, taught by Professor Benjamin Rowland, Jr., from Harvard University.
     • Painting in the United States, led by Alfred V. Frankenstein, a music and art critic from the San Francisco Chronicle.
   • Additional exhibitions highlight the museum’s French 19th-century paintings and drawings collection, along with a special selection of English and American silver.

2. Newspaper Clippings:

   • Clippings from publications such as the "Sunday Journal," "Sunday Republican," and "The New York Times."
   • Topics covered in the clippings include:
     • A stained glass collection from the Portsmouth Priory School loaned to Harvard.
     • French drawings on display at the Fogg Museum.
     • Details of stained glass exhibitions at two Harvard museums.
   • The clippings feature exhibition details, historical insight, and context about the collections.

3. Appearance:

   • The paper of the flyer and clippings shows aging (yellowing edges).
   • Some clippings include publication data like circulation numbers and original dates.
   • Text is legibly arranged and easy to follow, with sections clipped neatly but presented without additional decoration.

Overall, the image focuses on promoting and documenting the Fogg Art Museum’s academic and cultural offerings during the summer of 1952.