Archives Scrapbooks

The image shows an open book or notebook with aged, yellowed pages. The pages are stained with marks, possibly from adhesive or writing, and there are multiple pieces of torn newspaper or clipping attached to the pages.

On the left side, there is a full-page article titled "Art and Artists: Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" by Walter Merkel, discussing the acquisition of rare prints by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions the historical context, the provenance of the prints, and how they will be exhibited.

On the right side, there are several smaller pieces of newspaper or clipping attached. They appear to contain various notes, including a schedule or event details. The text on these pieces is partially legible, mentioning dates, locations, and events, but the details are not entirely clear.

The overall appearance of the book suggests it has been used for collecting news clippings and notes over time.

This image shows an open book or scrapbook page with several clippings glued to it. The page is beige, possibly stained or aged, and the clippings appear to be from newspapers.

The main clipping on the left is from the "Sunday Telegram" of Worcester, Massachusetts, dated February 2, 1958. The headline reads "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints," and the article is written by Walter Merkel. It discusses an exhibition of rare prints depicting famous European cities in the 16th and 17th centuries at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The prints were organized and lent by the Royal Library in Stockholm, Sweden.

There are also two smaller clippings on the right side of the page. The top one is from "Eagle (m)" of Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated February 8, 1958, and it mentions a food sale at St. Stanislaus' school and a meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce. The bottom clipping is from the "Sunday Telegram," dated February 2, 1958, and it mentions a visit to the Whipple House by graduate students from the Harvard School of Architecture.

The page also has some handwritten notes and stamps, indicating it was part of a collection or archive, possibly related to the Fogg Art Museum.

A newspaper clipping is placed on a page of a scrapbook. The clipping has a heading that reads "Fogga Museum Gets Rare Prints." The clipping is from the "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." in Worcester, Massachusetts, and the date is February 2, 1958. The clipping is about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, which received a collection of rare prints from the Swedish Royal Library.

The image shows an open book with two pages, one of which has a newspaper clipping. The clipping has the headline "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" and is dated February 8, 1959. The article discusses the arrival of rare prints at the Fogg Museum, which were donated by the Swedish American Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The prints were part of a collection of city views from Sweden, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The article also mentions that the prints were discovered in a remote corner of the British Library in Stockholm and had never been seen by the public before.

The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper or publication, likely from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., dated February 8, 1958. The page features two distinct sections of text:

Left Section:

• Headline: "Art and Artists: Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints"
• Byline: By WALTER MERKEL
• Content: The article discusses a collection of rare prints that have been acquired by the Fogg Museum. It highlights the historical and artistic significance of the prints, which include works from European cities such as Stockholm, Rome, Paris, Lisbon, Toledo, and Constantinople. The prints are described as being part of a collection assembled by Count Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, a Swedish aristocrat. The article notes that the prints were discovered in a remote corner of the Royal Library in Stockholm and were previously unknown. The collection is valued at approximately $300,000, though it was acquired for a fraction of that amount. The article also mentions that the prints were part of the Count's personal collection, which he inherited from his father, and that the Count was a young army officer during World War I.

Right Section:

• Headline: "Sunday Telegram: Republican"
• Content: This section appears to be a brief news snippet or announcement. It mentions a monthly meeting of the Worcester Republican Committee, scheduled to be held at the Worcester Hotel on Sunday, February 2, 1958, beginning at 2 o'clock. The text also references the St. Stanislaus Society, noting that their monthly meeting will take place at the same time and location. Additionally, there is a mention of the Fogg Art Museum, indicating that graduate students from the Harvard School of Architecture will be making a field trip to the museum to study 18th-century Whipple House artifacts. The first group of students is expected to arrive on Monday morning, and the museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday for this purpose.

Additional Details:

• Stamps and Markings: The page includes several stamps and markings, such as:
  • A stamp reading "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. Box 3118, Boston 16, Mass."
  • A date stamp: "FEB 2 1958"
  • A handwritten note in the margin: "Notes: The pupils of St. Stanislaus this afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock, are holding a feed-off contest in the school cafeteria."
  • Another handwritten note: "The monthly meeting of the Worcester Republican Committee will be held at the Worcester Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 2, beginning at 2 o'clock. The Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at the same time and place."
• Layout: The page is formatted in a traditional newspaper style, with columns of text and clear separation between different articles or sections.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical newspaper page from 1958, showcasing a mix of cultural and local news. The left article focuses on an art acquisition by the Fogg Museum, while the right section provides updates on local political and social events. The presence of stamps and handwritten notes suggests that this is an archival or preserved copy, possibly from a library or historical collection.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from 1958, featuring an article about the Fogg Museum acquiring rare prints. The clipping is pasted onto a yellowed and worn page of a book, with visible signs of aging such as tears, creases, and discoloration.

• Newspaper Clipping:
  • The clipping is from a newspaper article titled "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" by Walter Mehring.
  • It reports that the Fogg Museum has acquired fifty rare prints depicting scenes in Rome, where artists will be shown on view at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
  • The article mentions that the prints arrived in the country on a Swedish liner, M/S Gripsholm, and were given the first public showing at the Harvard University Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The article also notes that the collection belongs to the museum of its only owner, Count Magnus Konstantin, who is a Swedish aristocrat.
  • The article provides details about the prints, including their value, which is believed to be around $100,000.
  • The article concludes by stating that the prints will be on display at the Fogg Art Museum for several months.
• Book Page:
  • The book page is yellowed and worn, with visible signs of aging such as tears, creases, and discoloration.
  • The page appears to be from a book that is no longer bound, as the edges are rough and uneven.
  • The page is filled with text, but it is not possible to read the content due to the poor condition of the paper.

In summary, the image shows a vintage newspaper clipping about the Fogg Museum acquiring rare prints, pasted onto a worn and yellowed book page. The clipping provides details about the prints, including their value and the fact that they were given the first public showing at the Harvard University Art Museum. The book page is in poor condition, but it appears to be from a book that is no longer bound.

This image presents a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Museum acquiring rare prints. The clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" and includes a date stamp of February 2, 1938. The article discusses the museum's acquisition of 50 rare prints, which were exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from February 10 to March 2, 1938.

The page also contains a handwritten note with the date "Feb 8 - 15, 59" and a typed note with the date "Feb 8 - 15, 59." Additionally, there is a small piece of paper with the text "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. Box 375, Boston 15, Mass." and "Kagle (m) LAWRENCE, Mass. Independent Circ. 8,192" printed on it.

The background of the page is a light brown color, with some discoloration and wear visible. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to the Fogg Museum's collection of rare prints.

The image depicts a worn, aged scrapbook or photo album page featuring two newspaper clippings. The left clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, while the right clipping appears to be a section of a "Notes" column from a newspaper, likely discussing local events.

Key Features:

• Newspaper Clippings: Two newspaper clippings are visible on the page.
  • Left Clipping: Titled "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints," it discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Right Clipping: Appears to be a section of a "Notes" column from a newspaper, likely discussing local events.
• Page Condition: The page is worn and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear.
• Background: The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Summary:

The image showcases a vintage scrapbook or photo album page containing two newspaper clippings. The left clipping highlights an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, while the right clipping appears to be a "Notes" column discussing local events. The page's worn condition and gray background suggest that it is an archival or historical document.

The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the 1930s, featuring an article about the Fogg Museum acquiring rare prints. The clipping is yellowed and worn, with visible signs of aging.

Article Details:

• Title: "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints"
• Author: Walter Merkel
• Date: February 2, 1938
• Newspaper: Sunday Telegram

Content:

The article discusses the acquisition of 50 rare prints by the Fogg Museum, which depict famous European cities such as Augsburg, Rome, and Stockholm. The prints were previously owned by Count Magnus of Sweden and date back to the 17th century.

Additional Information:

• A handwritten note on the clipping indicates that it was received by the Worcester Republican on February 2, 1938.
• Another clipping from the Lawrence Eagle is visible in the top-right corner, dated February 8, 1939.

Visual Description:

The clipping is set against a light gray background, which provides a subtle contrast to the yellowed paper. The overall appearance suggests that the clipping has been carefully preserved and is now being showcased for its historical significance.

The image shows an aged, yellowed newspaper page with a headline that reads "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints." The article, written by Walter Merklin, is from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. and was published on February 2, 1958. The article discusses the acquisition of rare prints by the Fogg Art Museum, which was part of Harvard University.

The text mentions that the museum obtained a collection of prints that had been in the possession of a collector named Charles Maguire from 1868 to 1957. The prints include works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Dürer, Goya, and others. The article also highlights the historical significance and rarity of these prints, noting that some of them are among the earliest impressions known.

Additionally, there is a smaller article on the same page titled "St. Benedict's Church in Worcester to Get New Altar," dated February 8, 1959. This article discusses the installation of a new altar in St. Benedict's Church, which was designed by a local architect and constructed by a local firm. The altar is described as being made of marble and featuring intricate carvings.

The newspaper page shows signs of aging, with yellowing and some discoloration, indicating it is quite old. The layout includes the main article on the left and the smaller article on the right, with the date stamps and publication details visible at the top.