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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 804014

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated March 14, 1955. The page is titled "Art—Music—Theater" and contains several articles and advertisements. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Main Article: "Drawings Shown in Cambridge"

    • The article discusses a loan exhibition of drawings at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibition includes works from the 16th to the 19th century, featuring drawings by artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and Goya. The exhibit is noted for its variety and quality, including sketches, portraits, and landscapes.
  2. Advertisements:

    • There are several advertisements for New England Newspapers, Inc., promoting their services in Boston and Portland.
    • An advertisement for a book published by Harvard University Press titled "The Middle East in Transition," which discusses the political and social changes in the Middle East.
  3. Article: "Boston Beat" by Larry Josephs:

    • This article discusses the visit of the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Abba Eban, to Boston. It mentions his engagements, including a lecture at Harvard University and a meeting with the Mayor of Boston.
  4. Article: "Music News"

    • This section announces a recital by Daniel Pinkham, a harpsichordist, scheduled to take place at the Fogg Museum of Art. The recital is part of an exhibition of Baroque music.

The layout of the page includes text columns with headlines, subheadings, and body text, along with the advertisements interspersed among the articles. The overall tone of the content is informative, focusing on cultural and artistic events in the Boston area.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor dated March 14, 1955, featuring articles related to art, music, and theater. Here is a detailed summary of the visible content:

  1. Main Article:

    • Title: "Drawings Shown in Cambridge"
    • Subtitle: "Besançon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum"
    • Author: Dorothy Adams
    • Content: The article discusses a loan exhibition of drawings from the Musée de Besançon, displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge through March. The exhibition includes works from the Renaissance and modern periods, with a focus on French and Italian artists. It highlights the historical significance and artistic quality of the pieces, such as a sketch by Jean Fouquet and a drawing by Claude Lorrain.
  2. Smaller Articles:

    • Top Left:

      • Title: Not fully visible, but it includes a mention of "Art-Music-Theater."
      • Content: The article is about a performance by the Harvard Glee Club, featuring an Italian drawing by Giambattista Tiepolo.
    • Middle Right:

      • Newspaper Section: Jewish Advocate, dated March 9, 1955.
      • Title: "BOSTON BEAT"
      • Author: Larry Josephs
      • Content: Discusses the appointment of Abba Eban as Israel's ambassador to the United States. The article mentions the Harvard School Forum, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the historical significance of Eban's role.
    • Bottom Left:

      • Newspaper Section: Press Herald (Portland, Me.), dated March 9, 1955.
      • Title: "Hildebrand Will Receive Book Published Here"
      • Content: Announces that a book about the Islamic people in the U.S. by Horace A. Hildebrand has been published. The author, Eric Schroeder, who is also a keeper of Islamic treasures, is mentioned.
    • Bottom Right:

      • Newspaper Section: Art-Music-Theater, dated March 10, 1955.
      • Title: "Music News"
      • Subtitle: "Fogg Recital For Pinkham On Schedule"
      • Content: Announces that Daniel Pinkham, a harpsichordist, will perform a recital at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by composers such as Couperin and Rameau. The recital is scheduled for March 12 at 8:30 p.m.

The clippings collectively cover various cultural events and news related to art, music, and theater, providing a snapshot of cultural activities in the early 1950s.

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The image is a page from the Christian Science Monitor newspaper dated March 14, 1955, featuring several articles under the categories of Art, Music, and Theater.

  1. Besançon Loan Exhibition:

    • Title: "Drawings Shown in Cambridge"
    • By: Dorothy Adow
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition of drawings from the Musée de Besançon, which is currently displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The exhibition includes sketches by famous artists like Gustave Courbet, Jean-François Millet, and others, showcasing the history and evolution of French art from the Renaissance to the modern period. The curator, Monsieur Fragonard, is quoted as saying the drawings are "a token of friendship" from the French to the American public.
  2. Boston Beat:

    • By: Larry Josephs
    • Content: This article highlights the activities and opinions of various Boston figures. It mentions the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Abba Eban, and his views on the Middle East conflict, including the Arab-Israeli position. The article also touches on the activities of a prominent Jewish community leader, Dr. Irving Howe, and mentions a lecture at Harvard University.
  3. Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here:

    • Content: This brief piece announces that Horace A. Hildreth, known for his work in Islamic art, will receive a published book. The book deals with the Islamic people of the Middle East and is published by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
  4. Music News:

    • Fogg Recital:
    • Content: This segment announces a recital by Daniel Pinkham, a harpist, and Robert Brick, a violinist, scheduled for March 17, 1955, at 8:00 PM. The recital is part of the Fogg Art Museum's program and includes selections from the Musée de Besançon's collection.

The overall page is a mix of cultural and political news, highlighting artistic exhibitions, community events, and international perspectives.

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The image displays a page from "The Christian Science Monitor" newspaper, dated March 14, 1955, with the main headline "Drawings Shown in Cambridge - Besançon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum." The article, written by Dorothy Adlow, discusses an exhibition of drawings from the Musée de Besançon, on display at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The exhibition includes works by French artists such as Claude Lorrain, Charles Le Brun, and Jean-Honoré Fragonard, as well as Italian masters like Giambattista Tiepolo and Annibale Carracci. The selection features landscape and architectural drawings, with some pieces dating back to the 17th century.

The page also includes several other news snippets, such as an announcement about a recital at Fogg by Daniel Pinkham, reviews of books related to Islamic art and archaeology, and an article about the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Abba Eban, speaking at Harvard University. The newspaper clippings are pasted on what appears to be a scrapbook page, with handwritten annotations and dates.

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The image is a page from the March 14, 1955, edition of The Christian Science Monitor, specifically from the "Art-Music-Theater" section. Here are the main articles and features detailed in the image:

  1. Headline Article: "Drawings Shown in Cambridge – Besancon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum"

    • The article reports on a significant exhibition of drawings at Harvard University's Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibition features around 100 pieces from the Musée de Besancon in France.
    • The exhibition includes works by famous artists like Albrecht Dürer, Jacques Callot, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Francisco Goya, and Claude Lorrain.
    • The collection spans from the 15th to the 20th century and includes both Northern and Southern European artists.
    • Agnes Mongan, the curator at the Fogg Museum, highlights the historical significance and the rarity of the collection being displayed outside of France.
  2. Column by Larry Josephs: "Boston Beat"

    • The column mentions various social and political events involving prominent figures.
    • It notes that Abba Eban, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, will address a joint session of the Massachusetts Legislature.
    • The column also reports on the activities of Harvard University's President Nathan M. Pusey and other notable events around Boston.
  3. Book Review: "Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here"

    • This brief article announces that Richard Hildreth, a historian from the 19th century, will have a book published posthumously.
    • The book is said to be edited by Larry Carpentier and published by Harvard University Press.
  4. Music News: "Fogg Recital For Pinkham On Schedule"

    • This piece announces a recital by Daniel Pinkham, a harpsichordist and composer.
    • The recital will feature works from the Besancon collection and is scheduled to take place at the Fogg Museum.

The page also includes advertisements and listings, such as the New England Neurological Society's meetings. The overall content is focused on cultural events and exhibitions in the Boston and Cambridge areas.

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The image is a clipping from the March 14, 1955 edition of The Christian Science Monitor, specifically from the Art-Music-Theater section. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Headline Article: Drawings Shown in Cambridge - Besançon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum

    • By Dorothy Adams
    • This article discusses an exhibition of drawings from the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Besançon, France, currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibition, running through March, includes drawings by artists such as Poussin, Watteau, and Corot.
    • The Fogg Museum has an impressive collection of drawings by French masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries, and this exhibition complements their collection.
    • The article highlights a sketch by Claude Lorrain, a French painter, and mentions that the drawings are not only academic but also romantic and whimsical, with a few pieces by Poussin.
    • The exhibition features drawings by artists like Claude Lorrain, Watteau, Corot, and others, showcasing their skill in various techniques including pen and ink, pencil, and watercolor.
  2. Smaller Articles:

    • Boston Beat by Larry Josephs

      • This article discusses the visit of Abba Eban, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, to Harvard University and his address at the Lowell House Forum. It highlights the Arab-Israeli conflict and mentions Eban's diplomatic role and his recent activities.
    • Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here

      • Announces the publication of a book titled "Heraclius: Emperor of the Byzantine Empire," written by Howard A. Hildreth. The book, published by Harvard University Press, is noted for its comprehensive coverage of the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius.
    • Music News: Fogg Recital For Pinkham On Schedule

      • Announces that Daniel Pinkham, a well-known harpsichordist and organist, will perform a recital at the Fogg Art Museum. The recital is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. and is part of the Fogg Museum's concert series. The article also mentions that Pinkham has been selected to perform pieces from the Musée des Beaux-Arts collection.

The clipping is dated March 14, 1955, and includes some marginalia and stamps, suggesting it has been preserved or archived.

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This image presents a photograph of a newspaper page from "The Christian Science Monitor" based in Boston. The newspaper is dated March 14, 1955. The header of the page includes "Art—Music—Theater" and contains several articles about cultural events and news related to art exhibitions, literary works, and music recitals.

The main headline reads "Drawings Shown in Cambridge" with a subheadline "Besançon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum." It discusses an exhibition of drawings from the Besançon Museum on display at Harvard's Fogg Museum, mentioning various historical French artworks.

Another prominent section with the heading "BOSTON BEAT" by Larry Josephs seems to discuss various local news and cultural events, commenting on the visit of the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Abba Eban, along with other cultural mentions.

Below that, an article titled "Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here" talks about a book related to Islamic treasures being received by a person named Hildreth.

Lastly, a portion of the paper titled "Music News" discusses a "Fogg Recital For Pinkham On Schedule," mentioning a harpsichord recital at the Fogg Art Museum.

The newspaper's page edges are slightly worn, indicating its age, and there is a handwritten note on the top right, likely signifying the date the paper was archived or reviewed.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from 1955, all related to art, music, and theater events. The page appears to be from The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, dated March 14, 1955, with additional handwritten and stamped dates including March 10, 1955, and March 9, 1955.

The main headline is "Drawings Shown in Cambridge — Besançon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum," discussing a loan exhibition of drawings from the Musée de Besançon displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article highlights the exhibition's significance, mentioning 55 drawings by French and Italian masters from the Renaissance and later centuries.

Other clippings include:

  • A short article about Hildreth receiving a published book related to the Islamic people and former Maine Governor Horace A. Hildreth.
  • A "Boston Beat" column by Larry Josephs, mentioning a lecture by Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Abba Eban, on the Middle East at Harvard Law School.
  • A notice about a recital by Daniel Pinkham (harpsichordist) and Robert Brink (violinist) at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring music by Couperin and Corelli, tied to the Besançon exhibition.

The overall theme of the page is centered on cultural events in the Boston and Cambridge area in March 1955, especially focusing on art exhibitions and musical performances at Harvard-related venues. The scrapbook shows some degree of aging with yellowed paper and slight tearing at the edges.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper dated March 14, 1955, featuring a headline "Drawings Shown in Cambridge" and several articles. The first article discusses a loan exhibition of French drawings from the Besançon Museum displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It mentions the collection's significance and the artists involved. The second article is about the Boston Beat, focusing on events and speeches related to the Middle East. The third article announces a book titled "Hilderth Will Receive Book Published Here," detailing its publication and the author's background. The fourth article provides a schedule for a recital at the Fogg Museum, featuring musicians Daniel Pinkham and Robert Brink. The page also includes smaller articles and advertisements, giving a glimpse into the diverse content of the newspaper.

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The image shows a page from The Christian Science Monitor, dated March 14, 1955, featuring a section titled "Art-Music-Theater". The page is divided into several articles and advertisements, with a focus on cultural and artistic events.

Key Elements:

  1. Headline: "Drawings Shown in Cambridge"

    • This is the main article on the page, discussing an exhibition of drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article is titled "Besançon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum" and is attributed to Derothy Adler.
    • The article highlights the Besançon Loan Exhibition, a collection of drawings from the Musée de Besançon in France. It describes the exhibition as featuring works by notable artists such as François Boucher, Honoré Fragonard, and François-André Vincent, among others. The exhibition includes sketches, studies, and finished drawings, many of which are on display for the first time in the United States.
  2. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition runs from March 7 to April 3, 1955, at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • It includes over 200 drawings, with many being modern works from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as some Renaissance pieces.
    • Notable artists mentioned include François Boucher, Honoré Fragonard, François-André Vincent, and Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
    • The article emphasizes the significance of the exhibition, noting that it represents a generous loan from the Musée de Besançon and is a rare opportunity to view these works outside of France.
  3. Additional Articles and Sections:

    • Boston Beat: A column by Larry Josephs, discussing an event involving the Arab Ambassador to the United States, Abba Eban, and a lecture on Harlow Shaw at the Harvard Law School Forum.
    • Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here: An announcement about a book titled "The Way of the Sufi" by Hildreth, published in Portland, Maine. The book deals with Islamic philosophy and is noted as being of interest to Islamic scholars.
    • Music News: A section titled "Fogg Recital For Pinkham On Schedule", announcing a recital by Daniel Pinkham and Robert Beck at the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, March 18, 1955, at 8:30 p.m.. The recital features music selected from the Besançon Loan Exhibition.
  4. Advertisements:

    • New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.: An advertisement for the Boston Advocate, a weekly publication with a circulation of 22,000 and a non-partisan stance.
    • Portland (Me.) Independent Republican: Another advertisement for a newspaper with a circulation of 48,711.
  5. Visual Layout:

    • The page has a classic newspaper layout with columns of text, headlines, and subheadings.
    • The text is typed, and there are handwritten annotations visible, such as "March 14, 1955" at the top and "Art-Music-Theater" underlined.
    • The page appears to be part of an archived or preserved collection, as indicated by the aged paper and the handwritten notes.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from The Christian Science Monitor dated March 14, 1955, focusing on cultural and artistic news. The main feature is an article about the Besançon Loan Exhibition at the Fogg Museum, highlighting a significant collection of drawings from France. Additional sections cover music events, book publications, and local news, with advertisements for newspapers interspersed throughout. The page reflects mid-20th-century media coverage of the arts and culture.