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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 804014

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This image displays a single, aged, yellowed page from The Christian Science Monitor, dated March 14, 1955, as handwritten in pencil at the top right. The page is from the Art—Music—Theater section.

The page contains several clipped newspaper articles, likely collected and pasted onto this sheet, possibly for archival purposes. These clippings appear to be from different publications and dates, and are affixed with tape, showing signs of wear and tear.


Main Article (Left Column, Top)

Headline: Drawings Shown in Cambridge — Besançon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum

By: Dorothy Adlow

Summary: This article reviews the “Maîtres” loan exhibition of 35 drawings from the Musée de Besançon, displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge through March. It highlights the collection’s importance as a permanent core of the museum and notes the generosity of a Boston benefactor who arranged the loan. It mentions drawings by French and Italian masters from the 18th and 19th centuries, including works by Ingres, Géricault, David, and Tintoretto. The article also cites the museum curator’s message to the American public expressing “as a token of friendship.”


Clippings (Right Column)

1. Jewish Advocate (Boston, Mass.) — March 10, 1955

  • Headline: BOSTON BEAT by Larry Josephs
  • Summary: Reports on Israeli Ambassador Abba Eban’s upcoming U.S. tour, including a speech in Cambridge titled “Harmony in the Middle East” at the Harvard Law School Forum (March 19). Also mentions Dr. Immanuel Ben-Dor’s lecture at Harvard on archaeological excavations in Palestine, and the return of ballet director Lincoln Kirstein to lecture on March 17.

2. Press-Herald (Portland, Me.) — March 9, 1955

  • Headline: Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here
  • Summary: Reports that Portland-published book Muhammad’s People by Eric Schwedler was sent to Horace A. Hildreth, former Maine Governor and U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, who is now in Karachi. The book, an anthology of Arabic writings including Koran selections, was published at Harvard’s Fogg Museum in February. A copy was also sent to Hildreth by his son, Lewis St. Harris, in Malden, Mass.

Bottom Section

Headline (Centered): Music News — Fogg Recital For Pinkham On Schedule

  • Summary: Announces that harpsichordist Daniel Pinkham will perform a concert on Friday evening (March 18) at the Fogg Art Museum as part of an ongoing exhibition of master drawings from the Musée de Besançon. The performance complements the exhibit and includes works by Couperin and Crocitti. Tickets are available at the Museum.

Overall Description

This is a clipping page or scrapbook sheet compiling arts and culture news relevant to Boston and Cambridge around mid-March 1955. The content centers on exhibitions at the Fogg Museum (particularly the Besançon loan collection), cultural events, and local Boston news. The page serves as a historical record of cultural happenings from that period, curated by an individual or institution.

The visible handwriting, tape residue, and aging of the paper give it the character of a personal or institutional archive item.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically from "The Christian Science Monitor" in Boston, dated March 14, 1955. The page is marked as page 6 and includes several articles under the section "Art—Music—Theater."

The main headline on the page is "Drawings Shown in Cambridge" and discusses a loan exhibition of drawings from the Musée de Besançon, which was on display at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article by Dorothy Adlow provides details about the exhibition, mentioning that it includes works by French and Italian masters from the Renaissance and later centuries.

There are also smaller articles on the page, including one about "Boston Beat" by Larry Josephs, which mentions upcoming lectures and events, and another about a book being published on the Islamic people. Additionally, there is an article titled "Music News" about a recital by Daniel Pinkham and Robert Brink at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page appears to be aged, with some creases and a slightly yellowed appearance, indicating that it is an old newspaper. There are also some additional notes and a timestamp on the page, suggesting that it has been marked or annotated at a later date.

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This is a scanned image of a page from a newspaper clipping book or scrapbook. The page includes several cut-out newspaper articles from different publications, each pasted onto a beige or light brown background. The articles are from around March 1955, as indicated by the dates handwritten on some of the clippings.

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Title: "Drawings Shown in Cambridge — Besançon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum"
    • Byline: By Dorothy Adlow
    • Content: Discusses an exhibition of drawings from the Musée de Besançon at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. It mentions the historical significance of the drawings and the artists featured, including Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • Title: "Jewish Advocate BOSTON, Mass."
    • Content: Mentions the circulation of the newspaper and a date, "MAR 10 1955."
  3. Middle Right Article:

    • Title: "BOSTON BEAT"
    • Byline: By Larry Josephs
    • Content: Discusses an event where the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Abba Eban, will present his country's official point of view on "Harmony in the Middle East." It also mentions other events and speakers, including a lecture by Dr. Emmanuel Ben-Dor on recent archaeological excavations in the Jewish state.
  4. Bottom Left Article:

    • Title: "Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here"
    • Content: Discusses a book published in Portland that is being sent to former Maine Governor Horace A. Hildreth, who is now the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. The book is titled "Muhammad's People" by Eric Schroeder.
  5. Bottom Right Article:

    • Title: "Music News — Fogg Recital For Pinkham On Schedule"
    • Content: Announces a concert featuring Daniel Pinkham, harpsichordist, and Robert Brink, violinist, at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

Each article is accompanied by a small label indicating the source and date, such as "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and "Press-Herald (m) PORTLAND, Me." The overall layout is a mix of text and a few handwritten notes, giving it a historical and archival feel.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and headlines. The clippings are arranged on a brown background, likely from a scrapbook. The clippings cover various topics, including art exhibitions, music news, and historical events.

The top-left corner features an article titled "Drawings Shown in Cambridge - Besancon Loan Exhibition On Display at Fogg Museum." The article discusses an exhibition of drawings from the Musée de Besancon, which includes works by French artists such as Nicolas Poussin and Jean-Honoré Fragonard.

Below this, there is a clipping about a "Boston Beat" article by Larry Josephs, which appears to cover local news or events in Boston.

In the center of the image, there is a clipping about "Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here," which seems to be about a local author or scholar receiving recognition for a published work.

To the right of this, there is an article titled "Fogg Recital For Pinkham On Schedule," which likely refers to a musical recital or performance at the Fogg Art Museum.

The bottom-right corner features a clipping with the headline "Christian Science Monitor," which suggests that some of the clippings may have been taken from this newspaper.

The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others positioned at angles. The overall impression is of a collection of newspaper articles and headlines that have been preserved in a scrapbook.

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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.

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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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A brown, aged scrapbook page filled with newspaper clippings about art, music, and theater. At the top is a header that reads “Drawings Shown in Cambridge” with a subtitle about a Besançon loan exhibition at the Fogg Museum, credited to Dorothy Adlow. A handwritten date “March 14, 1955” is visible near the top edge. The page is a collage of small clipped articles, including a “Boston Beat” clipping by Larry Josephs, a note from the New England Newspaper Agency, a piece about Hildreth receiving a book published here, and a “Music News” clip about a Fogg recital for Pinkham. The overall appearance is that of a mid-20th-century newspaper collage, with torn edges and yellowed paper.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing a series of newspaper clippings from various sources. The clippings cover topics related to art, music, theater, and cultural events. Key features of the page include:

  1. A central article headline reading "Drawings Shown in Cambridge," specifically about a Besançon loan exhibition at the Fogg Museum, written by Dorothy Adlow.

  2. Smaller articles beneath and to the right covering various topics:

    • An article titled "Hildreth Will Receive Book Published Here" references a publication related to Maine's colonial history.
    • An article titled "Boston Beat" reports on cultural events and possibly a talk or event involving Abba Eban, Israel's ambassador to the United States at the time.
    • A small notice titled "Fogg Recital for Pinkham on Schedule" about a recital featuring Daniel Pinkham and others at the Fogg Museum.
  3. Publication details:

    • Some articles are marked with dates, such as March 9, 1955, and March 14, 1955.
    • News outlets appear to include the Christian Science Monitor, Press-Herald (Portland, ME), and Jewish Advocate (Boston, MA).
  4. Annotations and notes:

    • Handwritten notes on the page indicate dates, sources, or events, serving as personal records or organizational insights related to the clippings.

The page appears to be an archival effort to document cultural and academic events in the 1950s related to museums and arts.