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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803095

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This image displays a typed, single-page document titled “DELACROIX PUBLICITY” in red capital letters at the top center. The paper appears aged, yellowed, and shows signs of wear, including creases, fold lines, and small tears along the edges. There are faint, ghosted impressions of text visible from the reverse side, suggesting the document was typed on thin paper or stored with other pages.

The document is formatted as a publicity log or press clipping summary, organized into three columns:

  1. DATE – Lists the publication date of various notices.
  2. PUBLICATION – Names the newspaper, magazine, or bulletin where the notice appeared.
  3. TYPE OF NOTICE – Briefly summarizes the content of the article or announcement.

The entries chronicle media coverage related to Eugène Delacroix in Boston during October 1955, likely connected to an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard) and associated lectures by Huyghe (likely René Huyghe).

Key entries include:

  • October, 1955: “Courrier du French Center” (Boston) – Notice of Huyghe’s lectures and exhibition with detailed dates/times.
  • September 1, 1955: Museum News – Notice of a symposium and exhibition titled “Delacroix Symposium.”
  • Sept./Oct., 1955: Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art – Notice under Art and Design Calendar.
  • October, 1955: Art News – Notice in “Exhibition Calendar.”
  • October 15, 1955: Harvard Gazette – Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading, including Huyghe’s lectures and a detailed account on pp. 33-34.
  • October, 1955: Junior League Bulletin – Announcement in “Of Interest in Boston”; notes some information was incorrect or form was not as sent.
  • October 17, 1955: Panorama, Boston’s Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6, pp. 8–9 – Complete long notice sent by AVD (likely the Arts and Visiting Department or similar office), mentioning individual works and lectures.
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: The New York Times, Sec. 2, p. 14 – Write-up titled “New England Surveys Delacroix,” by S.P., with a photo of “The Giaour and the Pasha.”
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Herald – Article by Robert Taylor: “Delacroix in New England,” described as “A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century’s most energetic talents.”
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Post – Article by Mildred Housen: “French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum,” featuring a photo of “Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther” (she says “lion”).

This document serves as an archival record of the publicity efforts and media response surrounding a significant art event focusing on Delacroix, capturing the scope and tone of coverage across both local Boston publications and national outlets like The New York Times. The notes on inaccuracies and specific photo mentions indicate a meticulous effort to track and possibly manage the public narrative of the event.

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The image appears to be a document titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY," which lists various publications and the type of notice they provided about Delacroix exhibitions and lectures in 1955. The document is organized into three columns: "DATE," "PUBLICATION," and "TYPE OF NOTICE." It includes the following entries:

  • October, 1955: "Courrier du French Center," 10 Arlington Street, Boston. Mention of Huyghe's lectures and exhibition with dates.
  • September 1, 1955: Museum News. Notice of a symposium and exhibition titled "Delacroix Symposium."
  • Sept./Oct., 1955: Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art. Notice of exhibition under Art and Design Calendar.
  • October, 1955: Art News. Notice in "Exhibition Calendar."
  • October 15, 1955: Harvard Gazette. Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading, and Huyghe lectures under daily "Calndar of Events."
  • October, 1955: Junior League Bulletin. Notice of exhibition and lectures, some incorrect information, and not in the form sent in.
  • October 17, 1955: Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6, p. 8–9. Complete long notice mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures.
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: The New York Times, Sec. 2, p. 14. Write-up titled "New England Surveys Delacroix," by S.P., photo of "The Giaour and the Pasha."
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Herald. Article by Robert Taylor: "Delacroix in New England," a concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents.
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Post. Article by Mildred Housen: "French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum," photo of "Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther" (She says lion).

The document seems to be a record of public relations efforts to promote an exhibition and lectures about Delacroix in 1955, covering various publications and the type of notices they provided.

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The image is a typed document with the heading "DELACROIX PUBLICITY" in red text at the top. The document is organized into three columns under the headings "DATE," "PUBLICATION," and "TYPE OF NOTICE." It lists various dates in 1955, publications, and descriptions of the type of notice related to publicity about Delacroix.

Here are some of the entries:

  • October, 1955: "Courrier du French Center" - Notice of Huyghe's lectures and of exhibition with dates, times, etc.
  • September 1, 1955: "Museum News" - Notice of symposium and exhibition entitled "Delacroix Symposium."
  • Sept./Oct., 1955: "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art" - Under Art and Design Calendar notice of exhibition with dates.
  • October, 1955: "Art News" - Notice in "Exhibition Calendar."
  • October 15, 1955: "Harvard Gazette" - Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading. Notice of Huyghe lectures under daily "Calendar of Events." P. 33-34, detailed account of exhibition and its connection with Huyghe's lecture.
  • October, 1955: "Junior League Bulletin" - In "Of Interest in Boston" announcements of exhibition and lectures, some incorrect information and not in form in which sent in.
  • October 17, 1955: "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6 p. 8 - 9" - Complete long notice which AVD sent in, mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures.
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: "The New York Times, Sec. 2, p. 14" - Write-up titled: "New England Surveys Delacroix," by S.P. Photo of "The Giaour and the Pasha."
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: "Boston Sunday Herald" - Article by Robert Taylor: "Delacroix in New England," "A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents."
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: "Boston Sunday Post" - Article by Mildred Housen: "French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum," photo of "Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther" (She says lion).

The document appears to be a record of media coverage and public notices related to an exhibition and lectures about Delacroix. There are also some staples visible on the left and right sides of the document.

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The image shows a document titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY" with a table listing various publications and their corresponding dates. The table has three columns: "DATE," "PUBLICATION," and "TYPE OF NOTICE." The "DATE" column lists dates ranging from September 1, 1955, to October 23, 1955. The "PUBLICATION" column lists various publications, including "Museum News," "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art," "Art News," "Harvard Gazette," "Junior League Bulletin," "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine," "The New York Times," "Boston Sunday Herald," and "Boston Sunday Post." The "TYPE OF NOTICE" column provides brief descriptions of the notices, such as "Notice of symposium and exhibition entitled 'Delacroix Symposium,'" "Under Art and Design Calendar notice of exhibition with dates," "Notice in 'Exhibition Calendar,'" "Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading. Notice of Huyghe's lectures under daily 'Calendar of Events,'" "P. 33-34, detailed account of exhibition and its connection with Huyghe's lecture," "In 'Of Interest in Boston' announcements of exhibition and lectures, some incorrect information and not in form in which sent in," "Complete long notice which AVD sent in, mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures," "Write-up titled: 'New England Surveys Delacroix,'" "Article by Robert Taylor: 'Delacroix in New England,' 'A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents,'" and "Article by Mildred Housen: 'French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum.' photo of 'Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther' (She says lion)."

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The image shows a document that appears to be a publicity report for the artist Eugène Delacroix, specifically focusing on the exhibitions and lectures related to his work in 1955. The document is titled "Delacroix Publicity" and is dated from October 1955. It includes a table listing various publications, the dates of their issues, and the type of notice or article related to Delacroix's work.

The table lists several publications, including "Courier du French Center," "Museum News," "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art," "Art News," "Harvard Gazette," "Junior League Bulletin," "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine," "The New York Times," "Boston Sunday Herald," and "Boston Sunday Post." Each entry includes the date of publication, the type of notice (such as a notice of lectures, a symposium, or an exhibition), and sometimes additional details like the page number or the title of the article.

The document seems to be a record of media coverage and public interest in Delacroix's work during a specific period, highlighting the various ways in which his art was being promoted and discussed in the public sphere.

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The image depicts a document titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY", which appears to be a record or log of various media notices, announcements, and publications related to an exhibition or series of lectures. The document is structured in a tabular format with three main columns: DATE, PUBLICATION, and TYPE OF NOTICE. Each row corresponds to a specific event or announcement, providing details about when and where the notice appeared, as well as a brief description of the content.

Key Details:

  1. Title: The document is labeled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY", indicating that it tracks publicity efforts related to Delacroix, likely an artist or lecturer.
  2. Columns:
    • DATE: Lists the date when the notice or announcement was published.
    • PUBLICATION: Specifies the name of the publication or media outlet where the notice appeared.
    • TYPE OF NOTICE: Describes the nature of the notice, such as announcements of lectures, exhibitions, symposiums, or articles.
  3. Entries:
    • October, 1955:
      • Publication: "Courier du French Center", 10 Arlington Street, Boston.
      • Notice: Notice of Huyghe's lectures and exhibition with dates, times, etc.
      • Contact: Prof. Locke, Dept. Modern Languages, M.I.T.
    • September 1, 1955:
      • Publication: Museum News.
      • Notice: Notice of a symposium and exhibition entitled "Delacroix Symposium."
    • Sept./Oct., 1955:
      • Publication: Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art.
      • Notice: Under "Art and Design Calendar" notice of exhibition with dates.
    • October, 1955:
      • Publication: Art News.
      • Notice: Notice in "Exhibition Calendar."
    • October 15, 1955:
      • Publication: Harvard Gazette.
      • Notice: Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading; notice of Huyghe's lectures under "Calendar of Events." P. 33-34 includes a detailed account of the exhibition and its connection with Huyghe's lecture.
    • October, 1955:
      • Publication: Junior League Bulletin.
      • Notice: In "Of Interest in Boston" announcements of exhibition and lectures, with some incorrect information and lectures sent in a form that was not used.
    • October 17, 1955:
      • Publication: Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6, p. 8-9.
      • Notice: Complete long notice which AVD sent, mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures.
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955:
      • Publication: The New York Times, Sec. 9, p. 14.
      • Notice: Write-up titled: "New England Surveys Delacroix," by S.F.P. Photo of "The Giaour and the Pasha."
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955:
      • Publication: Boston Sunday Herald.
      • Notice: Article by Robert Taylor: "Delacroix in New England," described as "A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents."
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955:
      • Publication: Boston Sunday Post.
      • Notice: Article by Mildred Housen: "French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum," with a photo of "Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther." She says, "I..."

Observations:

  • The document serves as a comprehensive record of media coverage and announcements related to Delacroix's work, likely an exhibition or lecture series.
  • It includes a variety of publications, ranging from local Boston newspapers and magazines to national outlets like The New York Times.
  • The notices vary in detail, from brief mentions to detailed accounts, indicating the importance of each announcement.
  • The document appears to be part of an archival or administrative record, possibly used for tracking publicity efforts or evaluating media impact.

This structured log provides a clear overview of the outreach and engagement efforts surrounding Delacroix's activities in 1955.

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This image depicts a typed document headlined "DELACROIX PUBLICITY," which lists various dates, publications, and types of notices regarding events or mentions of exhibitions related to the painter Delacroix. The document details a series of media entries from October 1955, outlining the type of coverage or notice made in publications such as "Courier du French Center," "Museum News," "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art," "Art News," the "Harvard Gazette," "Junior League Bulletin," "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide magazine," "The New York Times," "Boston Sunday Herald," and the "Boston Sunday Post." The document includes specifics such as page numbers, descriptions of articles, mentions of photographs, detailed accounts of exhibitions, and discussions of Delacroix’s work in connection with lectures. The paper is aged with some discoloration, and it is punched with two holes at the top, indicating that it was probably stored in a binder.

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This image shows a typed document titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY" in red at the top center. The document is organized into three columns with the headings: DATE, PUBLICATION, and TYPE OF NOTICE.

  • The DATE column lists various dates primarily from October 1955, with one from September 1 and a range from September/October 1955.
  • The PUBLICATION column lists various publications including "Courrier du French Center," "Museum News," "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art," "Art News," "Harvard Gazette," "Junior League Bulletin," "Panorama, Boston’s Official Guide Magazine," "The New York Times," "Boston Sunday Herald," and "Boston Sunday Post."
  • The TYPE OF NOTICE column provides descriptions of the publicity types related to Delacroix, such as notices of lectures, exhibitions, symposiums, detailed accounts, and articles. Some entries mention specific content such as dates, photos, and write-ups about Delacroix’s work and related events.

The document has a few staple holes in the top-left and bottom-right corners and is slightly wrinkled at the edges.

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The image is a typewritten document titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY." It lists various publications and notices related to lectures and exhibitions on the artist Eugène Delacroix. The document is arranged in a table format with three main columns: “DATE,” “PUBLICATION,” and “TYPE OF NOTICE.”

Key Details:

  1. Column Headers:

    • DATE: Lists the dates of publication.
    • PUBLICATION: Includes the names of various magazines, bulletins, newspapers, and other publications.
    • TYPE OF NOTICE: Describes the nature of information or promotion featured in each publication, such as announcements of exhibitions, lectures, or articles about Delacroix and related topics.
  2. Content Breakdown:

    • Dates range from September 1, 1955, to Sunday, October 23, 1955.
    • Publications include:
      • "Courrier du French Center" (Boston)
      • Museum News
      • Art News
      • Harvard Gazette
      • Panorama, Boston’s Official Guide Magazine
      • The New York Times
      • Boston Sunday Herald
      • Boston Sunday Post
    • Notices pertain to lectures, exhibitions, symposiums, and articles discussing Delacroix's art and its connection to Huyghes' lectures.
  3. Examples of Descriptions:

    • For October 1955: Museum News noted a symposium titled “Delacroix Symposium.”
    • For Sunday, October 23, 1955: The New York Times featured an article titled "New England Surveys Delacroix," accompanied by a photo.
  4. Design and Format:

    • The text is neatly aligned and typewritten.
    • Some details are emphasized with underlining (e.g., titles of publications).
    • A small clip or pin is visible at the top-left of the page, suggesting it was part of a larger file or document collection.

The document appears to organize publicity information for the promotion of Delacroix-related events in 1955 and includes various cultural and academic outlets.

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This is a single aged page from a publicity file. It has a red header that reads “DELACROIX PUBLICITY” and is formatted as a three‑column list with the headings: DATE, PUBLICATION, TYPE OF NOTICE. The entries run from September–October 1955 and include various Boston and national publications (e.g., Courrier du French Center, Museum News, Bulletin of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Art News, Harvard Gazette, New York Times, Boston Sunday Herald, Boston Sunday Post, etc.). Each row notes the publication and the type of notice (such as notices of exhibitions, lectures, calendars of events, symposium notices, etc.). The page is typewritten, with some underlined publication titles, and shows signs of age (yellowed paper, slight creases, binder holes at the top).