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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803149

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This image shows a typed document titled “ETRUSCAN BRONZE PUBLICITY CLIPPINGS” from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, located in Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The document is a press clipping log or media coverage summary, listing articles and mentions published in 1956 regarding the museum’s acquisition of an Etruscan bronze. It is formatted as a three-column table:

  • Column 1: Date of publication
  • Column 2: Name of the publication
  • Column 3: Description of the coverage

Coverage Details:

  1. April 22, 1956New York Herald Tribune
    — Main section, page 27; included a rewritten press release sent in by AVD (likely the museum’s press officer) plus photograph.

  2. April 29, 1956Boston Sunday Globe
    — Photo and brief caption.

  3. April 29, 1956Boston Sunday Post
    — Photo with caption “Ancient Acquisition at Fogg Museum”; exact release sent by AVD, signed by Mildred Housen (likely a staff member).

  4. May 5, 1956Harvard Alumni Bulletin
    — Page 584: photo and brief caption of “Lady with Pomegranate.” The document highlights, underlined, the phrase: “the most important ancient bronze it has ever purchased.

  5. May 20, 1956Boston Sunday Herald
    — Roto section: photo and brief caption.

  6. September 28, 1956The Christian Science Monitor
    — “The Home Forum Section,” photograph and squib (a short article or note) by Dorothy Adlow.


Additional Notes:

  • The paper is aged, with yellowing edges and slight foxing (brown spots), suggesting it is an archival document.
  • Two metal brads (paper fasteners) are visible at the top and bottom, indicating it was once bound into a folder or report.
  • The typewritten text is in a classic serif font, consistent with mid-20th century office typewriters.
  • The underlined phrase in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin entry emphasizes the significance the museum placed on this acquisition.

Summary:

This is an archival publicity log from the Fogg Art Museum documenting press coverage in 1956 for its acquisition of an important Etruscan bronze sculpture, notably referred to as “Lady with Pomegranate.” It serves as historical evidence of the museum’s public relations strategy and media outreach surrounding a significant cultural acquisition.

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This is an image of a document titled "ETRUSCAN BRONZE PUBLICITY CLIPPINGS," which appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings or articles related to Etruscan bronze artifacts and their public relations coverage. The document is from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and lists several articles from different publications along with the date of publication and details about the coverage.

Here is a breakdown of the entries:

  1. April 22, 1956

    • Publication: New York Herald Tribune
    • Details: Main section, page 27, re-write of release sent in by AVD plus photograph.
  2. April 29, 1956

    • Publications: Boston Sunday Globe, Boston Sunday Post
    • Details: Photo and brief caption.
  3. May 5, 1956

    • Publication: Harvard Alumni Bulletin
    • Details: Page 584, photo and brief caption: "Lady with Pomegranate." "the most important ancient bronze it has ever purchased."
  4. May 20, 1956

    • Publication: Boston Sunday Herald
    • Details: Roto section: photo and brief caption.
  5. September 28, 1956

    • Publication: The Christian Science Monitor
    • Details: "The Home Forum Section," photograph and squib by Dorothy Adlow.

The document seems to be a record of how the Fogg Art Museum publicized the acquisition and significance of Etruscan bronzes in the media during the specified dates.

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The image is a scanned document titled "ETRUSCAN BRONZE PUBLICITY CLIPPINGS," from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document lists various newspaper and magazine articles related to an Etruscan bronze, along with details about the publication dates, sources, and content of the articles. Here is a breakdown of the information provided:

  1. April 22, 1956 - New York Herald Tribune

    • Main section, page 27, re-write of release sent in by AVD plus photograph.
  2. April 29, 1956 - Boston Sunday Globe

    • Photo and brief caption.
  3. April 29, 1956 - Boston Sunday Post

    • Photo, "Ancient Acquisition at Fogg Museum," exact release sent in by AVD. (Signed by Mildred Housen).
  4. May 5, 1956 - Harvard Alumni Bulletin

    • Page 584, photo and brief caption: "Lady with Pomegranate. 'The most important ancient bronze it has ever purchased.'"
  5. May 20, 1956 - Boston Sunday Herald

    • Roto section: photo and brief caption.
  6. September 28, 1956 - The Christian Science Monitor

    • "The Home Forum Section," photograph and squib by Dorothy Adlow.

The document appears to be a compilation of media coverage related to the acquisition of an Etruscan bronze by the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the various publications that featured the item and the specific sections and pages where the articles appeared. The document is typed on a beige-colored paper with some visible wear and tear, including stains and smudges. There are also paper clips at the top and bottom of the document.

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The image is a photograph of a document that appears to be a list of press clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The document is titled "Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University Cambridge 38, Massachusetts" at the top. Below the title, there is a heading that reads "Etruscan Bronze Publicity Clippings."

The document lists several dates, publications, and descriptions of the articles. The dates range from April 22, 1956, to September 28, 1956. The publications mentioned include the "New York Herald Tribune," "Boston Sunday Globe," "Boston Sunday Post," "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," "Boston Sunday Herald," and "The Christian Science Monitor."

For each entry, there is a brief description of the article, which includes the page number, the presence of a photograph, and a caption or quote from the article. Some entries also mention that the release was sent by AVD or that the article was signed by Mildred Housen.

The document appears to be a record of media coverage related to the acquisition of an Etruscan bronze by the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings provide information about how the acquisition was reported in various newspapers and magazines, including the specific pages, photographs, and quotes used in the articles.

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The image is a document that appears to be a clipping sheet from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The document lists various newspaper clippings related to an Etruscan bronze acquisition by the museum. The clippings are dated between April 22, 1956, and September 28, 1956. The clippings include articles from the New York Herald Tribune, Boston Sunday Globe, Boston Sunday Post, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, and The Christian Science Monitor. The clippings provide details about the acquisition, including the release of a photograph and brief caption, and the description of the bronze as "the most important ancient bronze it has ever purchased." The document also includes the names of individuals involved in the acquisition, such as Mildred Housen and Dorothy Adlow.

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The image shows a document titled "Etruscan Bronze Publicity Clippings" from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located at Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The document is a typed list detailing various newspaper and magazine clippings related to the museum's acquisition of an Etruscan bronze artifact. The clippings are organized chronologically, with the following details:

List of Clippings:

  1. April 22, 1956

    • New York Herald Tribune
      • Details: Main section, page 27. A re-write of a release sent in by AVD (likely an abbreviation for a public relations or communications department) plus a photograph.
  2. April 29, 1956

    • Boston Sunday Globe
      • Details: Photo and brief caption.
  3. April 29, 1956

    • Boston Sunday Post
      • Details: Photo titled "Ancient Acquisition at Fogg Museum", an exact release sent in by AVD. The release was signed by Mildred Housen.
  4. May 5, 1956

    • Harvard Alumni Bulletin
      • Details: Page 584, featuring a photo and brief caption: "Lady with Pomegranate." The caption describes it as "the most important ancient bronze it has ever purchased."
  5. May 20, 1956

    • Boston Sunday Herald
      • Details: Roto section, including a photo and brief caption.
  6. September 28, 1956

    • The Christian Science Monitor
      • Details: "The Home Forum Section," featuring a photograph and a squib (short news item) by Dorothy Adlow.

Additional Observations:

  • The document appears to be an archival or administrative record, likely used for tracking media coverage of the museum's acquisition.
  • The clippings span several publications, including major newspapers and a university alumni bulletin, indicating widespread media interest in the artifact.
  • The inclusion of specific details such as page numbers, sections, and contributors (e.g., AVD, Mildred Housen, Dorothy Adlow) suggests a systematic effort to document and manage publicity efforts.

This document serves as a historical record of how the Fogg Art Museum communicated the significance of its acquisition to the public through various media outlets.

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The image appears to be a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University detailing a list of publicity clippings for Etruscan bronze artifacts. The document outlines various dates in 1956 and corresponding publications, including the New York Herald Tribune, Boston Sunday Globe, Boston Sunday Post, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Boston Sunday Herald, and The Christian Science Monitor.

For each date and publication, there is a brief note mentioning the nature of the content related to the Etruscan bronzes, such as "Main section, page 27, re-write of release sent in by AVD plus photograph" or "Photo and brief caption." The note for the Harvard Alumni Bulletin specifically mentions "Page 584, photo and brief caption: 'Lady with Pomegranate. " If the note alludes to a mention of individuals, like "Signed by Mildred Housen" or "Photo and squib by Dorothy Adlow," it refers to the contributions of these individuals to the clippings or releases.

The document itself has a pink hue, is typewritten, and shows signs of age and wear. There is a horizontal tear at the top of the document, and two paperclip marks indicate that additional pages might have been attached at some point.

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This image shows a typed document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is titled "Etruscan Bronze Publicity Clippings" and lists several dates in 1956 along with the names of newspapers or bulletins, and notes about the content related to Etruscan bronze.

Details include:

  • April 22, 1956: New York Herald Tribune, main section, page 27, re-write of a release sent in by AVD plus photograph.
  • April 29, 1956: Boston Sunday Globe, photo and brief caption.
  • April 29, 1956: Boston Sunday Post, photo titled "Ancient Acquisition at Fogg Museum," exact release sent in by AVD, signed by Mildred Housen.
  • May 5, 1956: Harvard Alumni Bulletin, page 584, photo and brief caption titled "Lady with Pomegranate," described as "the most important ancient bronze it has ever purchased."
  • May 20, 1956: Boston Sunday Herald, roto section, photo and brief caption.
  • September 28, 1956: The Christian Science Monitor, "The Home Forum Section," photograph and squib by Dorothy Adlow.

The document appears to be a summary or record of publicity mentions related to an Etruscan bronze acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum in 1956. The text is typed on a sheet of paper with slightly yellowed edges and is held with two staples at the top and two at the bottom.

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The image shows a typed document on paper from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The title reads "Etruscan Bronze Publicity Clippings." Below the title, there is a list of publications and dates in relation to the publicity of the museum's Etruscan bronze acquisition.

The document features:

  1. Dates: Various dates from April 22, 1956, to September 28, 1956.
  2. Publications:
    • New York Herald Tribune
    • Boston Sunday Globe
    • Boston Sunday Post
    • Harvard Alumni Bulletin
    • Boston Sunday Herald
    • The Christian Science Monitor
  3. Content Descriptions: Describes mention of Fogg Museum in these publications, referencing articles, photographs, captions, and specific details of coverage.
    • Example: On May 5, 1956, the Harvard Alumni Bulletin included a "photo and brief caption," calling it "the most important ancient bronze it has ever purchased."
    • Another example: The Christian Science Monitor mentioned the subject in the "Home Forum Section" with contributions by Dorothy Adlow.

The paper has slight discoloration, and staples are visible at the top, indicating it was part of a larger archival set. It appears to serve as a summary of press coverage regarding the museum's acquisition of the Etruscan bronze.

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  • A single aged sheet of typewritten paper, lightly yellowed with two metal fasteners visible at the top and bottom.
  • The header reads: “FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE 38, MASSACHUSETTS” followed by “ETRUSCAN BRONZE PUBLICITY CLIPPINGS.”
  • The page is organized in a simple grid with four columns: Date, Publication, (likely) section or page, and notes/caption details.
  • The listed dates are in 1956: April 22 (New York Herald Tribune), April 29 (Boston Sunday Globe and Boston Sunday Post), May 5 (Harvard Alumni Bulletin), May 20 (Boston Sunday Herald), and September 28 (The Christian Science Monitor).
  • Publications include New York Herald Tribune, Boston Globe, Boston Post, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Boston Sunday Herald, and The Christian Science Monitor.
  • The notes section mentions photo usage, captions, and authors (e.g., “ Dorothy Allow”) and references to specific sections like “Main section, page 27” and “The Home Forum Section.”
  • Overall, it appears to be a compiled list of publicity clippings related to Etruscan bronze from 1956.