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The image shows a typed letter dated January 16, 1956. The letter is from Alan Baird Hastings, who holds the position of Director Mail Manager at Harvard University Press, located at 79 Francis Avenue, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is addressed to Mr. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The letter reads:

"Dear John:

I wish to tell you and Agnes Mongan, Ruth Magurn, Helen Willard and everyone else who had anything to do with the Rubens Exhibit, how fine I think it is. Everyone has surpassed himself. Congratulations.

As for Rubens, himself. Here is an artist to enjoy, admire and inspire. Here is a man.

As ever,
Baird

Alan Baird Hastings
Director Mail Manager"

The letter also includes a note at the top indicating that copies were sent to Miss Mongan, Miss Willard, Miss Dort, and Miss Magurn. There are several brownish stains and smudges on the letter, likely from age or handling. The initials "AEH:pg" are typed at the bottom left of the letter.

The image shows a typed letter on Harvard University Press letterhead, dated January 16, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The letter begins with the writer expressing his wish to congratulate John Coolidge and several other individuals—Agnes Mongan, Ruth Magurn, and Helen Willard—for their work on the Rubens Exhibit, noting that everyone has surpassed themselves and offering congratulations.

The writer then comments on Rubens himself, stating that he is an artist to enjoy, admire, and inspire, and that he is a remarkable man.

The letter is signed "As ever, (signed) Baird," and the sender is identified as Alan Baird Hastings, Director of Mail Manager. There are also some handwritten notes and initials at the bottom left, which read "ABH:pg."

There are visible water damage stains on the letter, particularly on the right side and across the middle, but the text remains clear and legible.

This image depicts a handwritten letter dated January 16, 1956, addressed to John Coolidge, the Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The letter is from Alan Baird Hastings, who identifies himself as the Director Mail Manager at Harvard University Press.

The letter appears to be congratulatory in nature, specifically praising the Rubens exhibit. Alan Baird writes:

"Dear John:
I wish to tell you and Agnes Mongan, Ruth Magurn, Helen Willard and everyone else who had anything to do with the Rubens Exhibit, how fine I think it is. Everyone has surpassed himself. Congratulations.

As for Rubens, himself. Here is an artist to enjoy, admire and inspire. Here is a man."

The letterhead includes the addresses of the recipients and the sender, with the sender's address being at 144 Francis Avenue, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts, and the Harvard University Press. Copies were sent to Miss Mongan, Miss Willard, Miss Dort, and Miss Magurn. The signature is signed "Alan Baird Hastings."

The image shows a letter written on January 16, 1956, from Alan Baird Hastings, the Director Mail Manager at Harvard University Press, located at 14 Francis Avenue, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The letter is addressed to Mrs. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum, also at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

In the letter, Alan Hastings praises the Rubens Exhibit, expressing his admiration for how well it turned out. He congratulates everyone involved, including Agnes Mongan, Ruth Magurn, Helen Willard, and others, saying they have all surpassed themselves. He then comments on the artist Peter Paul Rubens, describing him as someone to enjoy, admire, and be inspired by, and notes that Rubens is indeed a man.

The letter is marked with several handwritten signatures and initials, including "Baird" and "ABH:pg". Additionally, there is a note at the top indicating that copies of the letter were sent to Miss Mongan, Miss Willard, Miss Dort, and Miss Magurn. The letter has some visible stains and marks, likely from the ink or from handling over time.

The image is of a letter dated January 16, 1956, written by Alan Baird Hastings, the Director of Mail Manager at Harvard University Press, located at 44 Francis Avenue, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The letter is addressed to Mr. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, also in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The content of the letter reads as follows:

"Dear John:

I wish to tell you and Agnes Mongan, Ruth Magurn, Helen Willard and everyone else who had anything to do with the Rubens Exhibit, how fine I think it is. Everyone has surpassed himself. Congratulations.

As for Rubens, himself. Here is an artist to enjoy, admire and inspire. Here is a man.

As ever,
Alan Baird Hastings
Director Mail Manager"

The letter also includes copies sent to Miss Mongan, Miss Willard, Miss Dort, and Miss Magurn. The signature is followed by the initials "ABH:pg".

The letter is overlaid with brownish paint splatters, which obscure parts of the text.

The image is of a typed letter dated January 16, 1956, from Alan Baird Hastings, the Director Mail Manager at Harvard University Press, addressed to Mr. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key points of the letter include:

1. Recipients of Copies: The letter mentions that copies are being sent to Miss Mogan, Miss Willard, Miss Dort, and Miss Magurn.

2. Content:

   • Alan Baird Hastings expresses his desire to commend John Coolidge, Agnes Mogan, Ruth Magurn, Helen Willard, and everyone involved in organizing the Rubens Exhibit.
   • He praises the exhibit, stating that everyone involved has "surpassed himself" and offers congratulations.
   • He also shares his personal admiration for Rubens, calling him an artist to enjoy, admire, and be inspired by.

3. Signature: The letter is signed by Alan Baird Hastings, with some artistic, leaf-like drawings added beneath the signature.

The letterhead and the overall tone suggest a formal yet warm and appreciative message regarding the Rubens Exhibit at the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum.

This image shows a typewritten letter dated January 16, 1956, from Harvard University Press, located at 44 Francis Avenue, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is addressed to Mr. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The letter's content expresses appreciation and congratulations regarding a Rubens Exhibit. The writer praises the work done on the exhibit, stating "how fine I think it is. Everyone has surpassed himself. Congratulations." The author then comments on Rubens, describing him as an artist to admire and be inspired by.

The letter is signed by Alan Baird Hastings, Director Mail Manager, with initials "ABH:pg."

There are visible brown smudges and stains on the letter, obscuring parts of the page but not significantly obstructing the text. At the top, it is noted that copies were sent to Miss Mongan, Miss Willard, Miss Dort, and Miss Magurn. Additionally, the word "COPY" is typed vertically on the left side near the Harvard University Press letterhead.

This image shows a letter with a typewritten message. Across the top of the paper, there is a list indicating copies sent to Miss Mongan, Miss Willard, Miss Dort, and Miss Magurn. The Harvard University Press letterhead is on the top and indicates the date of January 16, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The body of the letter expresses the writer's admiration for the Rubens Exhibit, recognizing the efforts of several individuals including Agnes Mongan and Ruth Magurn. The writer believes the exhibit to be fine and feels that Rubens has surpassed himself, mentioning Rubens as an artist to enjoy and inspire. The letter is signed "as ever, Baird," with the signature reading "(signed) A.B.H." Below the signature, the typewritten name reads "Alan Baird Hastings" followed by the title "Director Mail Manager."

The paper has coffee or tea stains scattered across it, indicating that the letter might have been accidentally spilled upon. These stains add a worn and vintage character to the document.

The image shows a typed letter on an aged, slightly worn piece of paper. The letter is dated January 16, 1956, and is addressed to Mr. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is from Alan Baird Hastings, identified as the Director Mail Manager at the Harvard University Press, located at 44 Francis Avenue, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

Key Details:

1. Header Information:

   • The letterhead includes the Harvard University Press address and the date.
   • At the top left, there is a notation indicating that copies of the letter were sent to Miss Mongan, Miss Willard, Miss Dort, and Miss Magurn.

2. Salutation:

   • The letter begins with "Dear John:".

3. Body of the Letter:

   • The writer expresses admiration for the Rubens Exhibit, stating that they wish to convey their appreciation to John Coolidge, Agnes Mongan, Ruth Magurn, Helen Willard, and everyone else involved in the exhibit.
   • The writer praises the exhibit, noting that everyone involved has "surpassed himself" and offers congratulations.
   • The writer also comments on Rubens as an artist, describing him as someone to "enjoy, admire, and inspire."

4. Closing:

   • The letter is signed "Baird," followed by the typed name "Alan Baird Hastings" and his title, "Director Mail Manager."
   • In the bottom left corner, there is a handwritten notation: "ABH:pg", likely an abbreviation or initials followed by "pg" (possibly indicating "page" or a reference).

5. Condition:

   • The paper shows signs of age, with some discoloration and faint smudges or stains, particularly along the edges and in certain areas of the text.

Overall Impression:

The letter is a formal yet warm communication, expressing admiration for the Rubens Exhibit and acknowledging the efforts of those involved. The aged appearance of the paper and the handwritten notation suggest it may be a historical or archival document.

The image is a scanned copy of a letter. The letter is written on Harvard University Press letterhead, dated January 16, 1956, and addressed to Mr. John Coolidge, Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The letter is signed by Alan Bair Hastings, Director Mail Manager, with a signature at the bottom. The letter is written in black ink, but there are also some yellow stains on the paper. The letter appears to be a personal note of congratulations to Mr. Coolidge and others involved in an exhibit featuring the artist Rubens. The letter expresses admiration for Rubens as an artist and a man.