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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 804094

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Friday, March 28, 1958. The headline at the top of the page reads "Washington Can Act to Curb Recession?"

Below the headline, there is a photograph showing three people in a gallery setting, seemingly discussing or examining a piece of artwork. The photograph is credited to Lyman W. Fisher, Staff Photographer.

The caption under the photograph reads: "For Harvard’s Day: Auctioned Art. At Cambridge’s Fogg Museum today, Harvard’s Day visitors bought at auction many pieces of art. All proceeds went to A Program for Harvard College, the school’s fund-raising organization. The art work can be kept by the buyers for five years only. The activity at Fogg Museum sparked a day of panel discussions, movies, and a Columbia Broadcasting System broadcast of “The Auction” featuring Rudolph M. Riefstahl, assistant to the museum’s director, and Anne V. Dort, secretary to the Friends of Fogg group. Case for the College.” Making last-minute preparations for the"

The article seems to discuss an event at Harvard where art was auctioned to raise funds for the university, with the art being displayed for a limited time before presumably being returned or reassessed. The accompanying photograph captures some of the participants or organizers engaged with one of the art pieces.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated March 28, 1958, and published in Boston. The headline at the top reads, "Washington Can Act: Recession?" suggesting a political article.

The main portion of the clipping focuses on a story titled "For Harvard’s Day: Auctioned Art." It describes an event at the Harvard College Fogg Museum where visitors participated in an auction to raise funds for Harvard College’s fundraising organization, known as the Friends of Fogg group. The auction raised money for five years, with proceeds going towards programs at Harvard. The article mentions that the art pieces were bought by visitors and can be retained by the buyers for five years.

In the photo accompanying the article, three individuals are seen examining an artwork in an exhibit. One person appears to be a photographer, Lyman W. Fisher, noted at the bottom of the photo as the staff photographer.

The caption details the involvement of Rudolph M. Riefstahl, assistant to the museum's director, and Anne V. Dort, secretary to the Friends of Fogg group, in the preparations and discussion surrounding the auction. The scene captures the event’s setting and the activities of the attendees, highlighting the auction’s significance for the college's fundraising efforts.

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The image shows a clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Friday, March 28, 1958. The headline at the top of the clipping reads, "Washington Can Act to End Recession?" However, the main focus of the clipping is a photograph and an accompanying article.

The photograph is titled "For Harvard's Day: Auctioned Art" and depicts three individuals, likely staff or volunteers, standing around an easel with a large piece of artwork displayed. The individuals appear to be preparing for an event.

The accompanying text describes an auction event at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, which took place on Harvard's Day. The auction was organized by the Friends of the Fogg group, and the proceeds from the auction went towards a program for Harvard College. The artwork purchased at the auction was available for buyers to keep for five years only. The event also included panel discussions, movies, and a Columbia Broadcasting System radiocast.

The article mentions two individuals: Rudolph M. Riefstahl, assistant to the museum's director, and Anne V. Dort, secretary to the Friends of Fogg group. The text indicates that they were making last-minute preparations for the event.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated March 28, 1958. The clipping is titled "For Harvard's Day: Auctioned Art."

The article describes an event at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, where Harvard's Day visitors bought various pieces of art at an auction. All proceeds from the auction went to a program for Harvard College, specifically the school's fund-raising organization. The artworks purchased could be kept by the buyers for five years.

The auction included artworks such as paintings, movies, and a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) radiocast. The article mentions two individuals involved in the auction: Rudolph M. Riefstahl, assistant to the museum's director, and Anne V. Dort, secretary to the Friends of Fogg group.

The accompanying photograph shows two people making last-minute preparations for the auction. The caption under the photo credits Lyman W. Fisher as the staff photographer.

The main headline above this article reads "Washington Can Act to Check Recession?" indicating that the clipping is part of a broader newspaper page.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Friday, March 28, 1958. The headline reads: "Washington Can Act on Art Recession?"

The article discusses an event held at Harvard's Fogg Museum in Cambridge to support Harvard's Day fund-raising activities. During this event, many pieces of art were auctioned off, with all proceeds going to A Program for Harvard College, the school’s fundraising organization.

The photograph accompanying the article shows two individuals making last-minute preparations for the auction. One individual appears to be adjusting or arranging a framed artwork on an easel, while the other person, a woman, stands beside him, seemingly engaged in the process.

The event at the Fogg Museum also sparked a day of panel discussions on various topics such as art, broadcasting system radiocasts of movies, and Columbia Broadcasting System's role. The people mentioned in the caption include Rudolph M. Riefstahl, an assistant to the museum’s director, and Anne V. Dort, secretary to the Friends of Fogg group.

The caption under the photo credits Lyman W. Fisher as the staff photographer.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated March 28, 1958. The main headline reads "Washington Can Act Recession?" which is partially visible. The clipping includes a photograph and a caption beneath it.

The photograph shows two people standing next to an easel with a framed painting on it. The setting appears to be an indoor space, likely a museum or gallery.

The caption beneath the photograph reads:

"For Harvard's Day: Auctioned Art
At Cambridge's Fogg Museum today, Harvard's Day visitors heard that 300 fine pieces of art, all to go to A Program for Harvard College, were offered for sale at auction. The art work can be kept by the buyers for five years only. The activity at Fogg Museum sparked a day of panel discussions, lectures, and a radio-television system broadcast of 'The University and the Arts.' Shown making last-minute preparations for the auction are Rudolph M. Biefetahl, assistant to the museum director, and Anne V. Dort, secretary to the Friends of Fogg group. Case for the College."

The photograph is credited to Lyman W. Fisher, Staff Photographer. The article seems to highlight an event at the Fogg Museum where art pieces were auctioned to support Harvard College, with specific mention of the event's activities and the people involved in the preparations.

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The image you have provided shows a vintage newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," Boston, dated Friday, March 28, 1958. There is a clear tear through the paper, going diagonally from the top left to the middle right, which cuts through the headline and image.

The headline partially visible at the top reads, "Washington Can Act," followed by the word "Recession?" which suggests a topic related to economic or political discussion.

Below the headline is a photograph showing two people standing beside a framed artwork placed on an easel. They appear to be intently observing or discussing the piece. The photo is accompanied by a caption, which reads, "For Harvard's Day: Auctioned Art." The text below the caption describes an event at Cambridge's Fogg Museum where Harvard's Day visitors bought art for Harvard College, with proceeds going to a Prize fund for assistance in purchasing scholarly publications. It mentions that the artworks came from the back bars of taverns, movies, and a Columbia Broadcasting System broadcast of "The Auction and Rudolph M. Reiser, Assistant to the President of CBS-TV." It also references Anne D. Vogt, secretary of the Fogg Museum's Fogg Art Club, who appears to be engaged in last-minute preparations for the event.

The text and image provide a historical reference to charitable activities associated with Harvard University and the Fogg Museum.

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The image is a black and white photograph of three people standing in front of a painting. The painting is on a stand, and the three people are looking at it. The man on the right is wearing a suit and tie, while the woman on the left is wearing a dress. The man in the middle is wearing a suit and tie as well. The image is from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Friday, March 28, 1958.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Friday, March 28, 1958, from Boston. The headline at the top reads "Washington Can Act", though part of the text is obscured by a tear or cutout at the top left corner. Below the headline, there is a photograph and a caption.

Photograph Description:

  • The photograph depicts two individuals, a man and a woman, standing in what appears to be an art gallery or museum setting.
  • The man is dressed in formal attire, wearing a suit and tie, while the woman is wearing a skirt and blouse.
  • They are standing near an easel or display stand that holds a framed artwork. The artwork is partially visible, showing a portrait or figure in a classical style.
  • The background includes additional framed artworks and museum-like elements, such as columns and display cases, suggesting an art auction or exhibition environment.

Caption:

The caption below the photograph reads:

"For Harvard's Day: Auctioned Art"
At Cambridge's Fogg Museum today, Harvard Day visitors bought at auction many pieces of art. All proceeds went to A Program for Harvard College, the school's fund-raising organization. The art work can be kept by the buyers for five years only. The activity at Fogg sparked a system of panel discussions, movies, and a Columbia Broadcasting System radiobroadcast of "The auction are Anne M. Rieffstal, assistant to the museum's director, and Rudolph V. Dort, secretary to the Friends of Fogg group. Making last-minute preparations for the Case for the College."

Key Details:

  • Event: Harvard Day visitors participated in an art auction at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
  • Purpose: Proceeds from the auction supported a fund-raising program for Harvard College.
  • Artwork: The art pieces were available for buyers to keep for five years only.
  • Additional Activities: The auction was accompanied by panel discussions, movies, and a radio broadcast.
  • Individuals Mentioned: Anne M. Rieffstal (assistant to the museum's director) and Rudolph V. Dort (secretary to the Friends of Fogg group) were involved in the preparations.

Photographer Credit:

The photograph is credited to Lyman W. Fisher, Staff Photographer.

Overall Context:

The image captures a moment during a fund-raising event for Harvard College, where art was auctioned at the Fogg Museum. The photograph highlights the interaction between attendees and the artwork, emphasizing the cultural and charitable nature of the event. The accompanying text provides context about the proceeds, the temporary ownership of the art, and related activities.

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The image is a newspaper clipping with a photograph and text. The clipping is from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Friday, March 28, 1958. The clipping is partially torn on the left side. The photograph shows two individuals standing in front of a framed artwork. The artwork is displayed on an easel. The individuals are dressed formally, with the person on the right wearing a skirt and the person on the left wearing a suit and tie. The text above the photograph reads "For Harvard's Day: Auctioned Art." Below the photograph, there is additional text that provides context about the event, mentioning that the art was bought at auction and proceeds went to a program for Harvard College. The text also mentions the involvement of a radio broadcast and individuals named Rudolph M. Dort and Anne V. M. Riefstahl.