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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803157

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This image shows a single page from a scrapbook or clipping album, bound in a reddish-brown cover. The page itself is aged, with a creamy, slightly yellowed paper tone and some visible foxing or staining.

Three distinct newspaper clippings are affixed to the page, arranged vertically. Each clipping is from a different publication or date, as indicated by the visible newspaper mastheads or handwritten annotations.

Here’s a description of each clipping, from top to bottom:

  1. Top Clipping (Christian Science Monitor):

    • Source: Clearly labeled “Christian Science Monitor” written vertically along the left edge of the clipping.
    • Content: Announces the television premiere of Claudio Monteverdi’s 1608 opera-ballet, The Masque of Heartless Women. It notes this is the first time the work will be performed in English and on television (Channel 2, Thursday at 9 p.m.).
    • Details: Mentions the production was by the Harvard Music Department with the Fogg Museum. It lists the principal singers: Malama Providakes (Venus), Helen Raisz (Amor), and Thomas Beveridge (Pluto). Also mentions the Radcliffe Dance Group, Cambridge String Quartet, and conductor Robert Sterling Beckwith.
    • Annotation: A small, handwritten “a-1” is visible at the top right corner of the clipping.
  2. Middle Clipping:

    • Source: Partially visible masthead, possibly “Boston Globe,” with a date that appears to be “Oct. 28”.
    • Title: “Illustrated Lecture At Fogg on Friday”
    • Content: Announces a lecture by Charles Mitchell at 4 p.m. in the Small Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The lecture is titled “Sigismondo Malatesta and his Memorials.” It notes that Mr. Mitchell, from the Warburg Institute in London, is currently a Tallman Visiting Professor at Bowdoin College.
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • Source: Clearly labeled “Boston Herald” at the bottom, with the date “Sun, Nov. 18” handwritten below it.
    • Title: “Informal Art Talk Today at Fogg Museum”
    • Content: Announces an informal gallery talk at 3:30 p.m. by Eric Schroeder, Honorary Curator of Islamic Art at the Fogg Museum. The talk will focus on Mughal Painting and is held in conjunction with the special exhibition “Indian Art: The Mughal Period,” which remains on view through December 17.

The clippings appear to be preserved from the late 1960s or early 1970s, given the context of the events (television broadcasts, specific personnel, and exhibition dates).

In the top left corner of the page, there is a faint, pencil-written notation: “EAP”。

The overall impression is of a personal or institutional archive documenting cultural events associated with Harvard University, particularly those connected to the Fogg Museum, during a specific time period.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings. It contains three pieces of cut-out newspaper articles, each placed on a cream-colored page with a red spine. The articles are from different sources and discuss cultural and artistic events. Here's a description of each:

  1. Top Article:

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor.
    • Date: October 24, 1956.
    • Content: It announces the first performance in English of an opera-ballet by Monteverdi, titled "The Masque of Heartless Women." The performance will take place on television, specifically on Channel 2, at 9 p.m. The production is by the Harvard Music Department in cooperation with the Fogg Museum. It includes cast information for the roles of Venus, Amor, and Pluto, and mentions the participation of the Radcliffe Dance Group and Cambridge String Quartet, with Robert Sterling Beckwith conducting.
  2. Middle Article:

    • Source: Boston Herald.
    • Date: October 28.
    • Content: It announces an illustrated lecture titled "Sigismondo Malatesta and his Memorials" by Charles Mitchell at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, on Friday at 4 p.m. Charles Mitchell is described as a visiting professor at Bowdoin College.
  3. Bottom Article:

    • Source: Boston Herald.
    • Date: November 18.
    • Content: It announces an informal art talk titled "Today at Fogg Museum," given by Eric Schroeder, Honorary Curator of Islamic Art, at 3:30 p.m. The talk will focus on Mughal Painting in conjunction with the current special exhibition of "Indian Art: The Mughal Period," which will remain on view through December 17.

The page also has a few handwritten notes, indicating the source ("Christian Science Monitor," "Boston Herald") and the dates ("Oct. 24, 1956," "Sun., Nov. 18"). The overall appearance of the page suggests it is part of a collection of historical or cultural events, possibly related to the Fogg Museum and other cultural institutions.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook with three newspaper clippings taped to it. The clippings appear to be from different newspapers and dates, and they are all related to events at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

  1. The top clipping is from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated October 24, 1956. It announces an opera-ballet by Monteverdi, written in 1608, titled "The Masque of Heartless Women." The performance will be for the first time in English and on television, on Channel 2, at 9 p.m. on Thursday. The opera-ballet was produced by the Harvard Music Department in cooperation with the Fogg Museum. It mentions the performers: Malama Providakes as Venus, Helen Raisz as Amor, Thomas Beveridge as Pluto, and Sara-Jane Smith as one of the Ingrate. The Radcliffe Dance Group and Cambridge String Quartet will be conducted by Robert Sterling Beckwith.

  2. The middle clipping is from the "Boston Herald" dated October 28. It announces an illustrated lecture titled "Sigismondo Malatesta and his Memorials" by Charles Mitchell, who is from the Warburg Institute in London and is currently the Talman Visiting Professor at Bowdoin College. The lecture is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. in the Small Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum.

  3. The bottom clipping is from the "Boston Herald" dated Sunday, November 18. It announces an informal art talk by Eric Schroeder, Honorary Curator of Islamic Art, on Mughal Painting at the Fogg Art Museum. The talk is scheduled for the afternoon at 3:30 p.m. and is in conjunction with the current special exhibition of "Indian Art: The Mughal Period," which will remain on view through December 17.

The page has some stains and marks, possibly from the adhesive used to attach the clippings. The scrapbook has a red binding.

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The image shows a page from a book or newspaper with several clippings pasted on it. The clippings are arranged in a haphazard manner, suggesting that the page is a collection of articles or announcements. The clippings are of different sizes and shapes, and some of them have text written on them. The page has a beige background, and the clippings are pasted on it with a white border.

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A page from a newspaper features a red border and three articles. The first article, titled "An opera-ballet by Monteverdi," is written in Italian and is about an opera-ballet by Monteverdi, which will be performed for the first time on television in English. The second article, titled "Illustrated Lecture," is about an illustrated lecture given by Mr. Mitchell, a professor at Bowdoin College, at the Fogg Art Museum. The third article, titled "Informal Art Talk Today at Fogg Museum," is about an informal gallery talk on Mughal Painting given by Eric Schroeder, Honorary Curator of Islamic Art, at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with several clippings or printed pages inserted. The pages appear to be from a newspaper or magazine, as indicated by the layout and design. Here is a detailed description:

Top Section:

  • Header: The top of the page has a header that reads "Boston Herald," indicating the source of the clippings.
  • Date: The date "Sun, Nov. 18" is handwritten at the bottom right of the top section, suggesting the clipping was saved or recorded on that date.
  • Content: The main text is a news article or announcement about an upcoming opera-ballet performance. Key details include:
    • The opera-ballet is by Monteverdi and will be performed for the first time in English.
    • The performance is scheduled for Thursday at 9 p.m. on Channel 2, titled "The Masque of Heartless Women."
    • It will be produced by the Opera-Ballet Music Department in cooperation with the Fogg Museum.
    • Performers include Malama Providakes (soprano), Helen Raiza (soprano), Thomas Beveridge (bass), and others.
    • The performance will be conducted by Robert Sterling, with Beckwith as the assistant director, at the Juilliard Opera Theater.

Middle Section:

  • Title: The middle section is titled "Illustrated Lecture At Fogg on Friday."
  • Details: This section announces an illustrated lecture to be held on Friday at 4 p.m. in the Small Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
    • The lecture will be given by Charles Mitchell, who will present "Sigi-mondo Maestosa and his Memori-als."
    • Mitchell is described as the Taliban Visiting Professor at Bowdoin College.

Bottom Section:

  • Title: The bottom section is titled "Informal Art Talk Today at Fogg Museum."
  • Details: This section announces an informal art talk scheduled for this afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
    • The talk will be given by Eric Schroeder, Honorary Curator of Islamic Art, on the topic of "Mughal Painting."
    • The talk is in conjunction with the current special exhibition titled "Indian Art: The Mughal Period," which will remain on view through December 17.
    • The event is taking place at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

Overall Layout:

  • The pages are neatly arranged, with each section clearly separated and labeled.
  • The handwritten date ("Sun, Nov. 18") and the printed text suggest this is a collection of news or event announcements, possibly saved for personal or archival purposes.
  • The book or scrapbook has a red spine and appears to be bound, with visible page edges and a structured layout.

Visual Elements:

  • The pages have a clean, typed appearance with some handwritten annotations.
  • The text is formatted in a typical newspaper or magazine style, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The overall condition of the pages appears well-preserved, indicating careful handling or storage.

This image depicts a curated collection of cultural and artistic event announcements, likely saved for reference or personal interest.

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This image features a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, possibly from a newspaper or program. There are three distinct sections with clippings that contain text. The paper shows some signs of aging, such as discoloration and yellowing, and the edges appear slightly worn.

At the top of the page is a clipping with a detailed announcement about an opera-ballet by Monteverdi that will be performed for the first time in English. The article mentions the involvement of a museum and provides details about the performers, including a soprano from Wellesley, Massachusetts, someone from the Museum of Fine Arts, and mentions that the performance will also include Harvard University students.

Below the top article is a shorter clipping for an "Illustrated Lecture At Fogg on Friday." This note mentions an event happening on a Friday at 4 p.m. at the Fogg Art Museum, with specific details on what the lecture will entail, including a mention of an individual from Bowdoin College.

The bottom clipping refers to an "Informal Art Talk Today at Fogg Museum," providing a time for the event and mentioning an honorary curator of Islamic art who will be discussing Mughal Painting. It mentions that this talk is in conjunction with a current special exhibition of Indian art, and ends with the name of a publication, likely where the clipping was sourced from, followed by a handwritten note with the date "Sun., Nov. 18."

The handwriting seems to be a note to remember the specific date, possibly linking to the personal relevance of the written content for the owner of the scrapbook. The purpose of the gathered clippings seems to be to preserve announcements of cultural or educational events related to the arts.

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This image displays a scrapbook page containing three clipped newspaper articles related to cultural events. The page has a slightly yellowed appearance, suggesting age or the use of older paper. Each article is pasted or taped onto the page. Here's a summary of the content:

  1. Top article: Discusses an opera-ballet performance of a work by Monteverdi, presented for the first time in English. It mentions a televised program called Heartless Women and highlights performers and contributors, with a connection to the Fogg Museum of Art.

  2. Middle article: Announces an illustrated lecture called "Signorelli, Malatesta and His Memorials," presented by Charles Mitchell at the Fogg Museum. It also mentions Mitchell's affiliation with academic institutions.

  3. Bottom article: Promotes an informal art talk happening at the Fogg Museum. Eric Schroeder, Honorary Curator of Islamic Art, will give a talk on Mughal Painting, held in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition on “Indian Art: The Mughal Period.”

Each clipping includes publication details, with handwritten notes such as “Christian Science Monitor” and “Boston Herald, Sun, Nov. 18,” noting their sources and publication date.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album containing three newspaper clippings related to events or performances at the Fogg Museum. The clippings are arranged vertically on the page with spaces in between.

  1. The top clipping discusses an opera-ballet by Monteverdi, written in 1608, which will be performed for the first time in English on television, Thursday at 9 p.m., on Channel 2. The piece is entitled "The Masque of Heartless Women" and was produced by the Harvard Music Department in cooperation with the Fogg Museum. It lists several performers, including Malama Providakes (soprano), Helen Raliz (soprano), Thomas Beveridge (bass), and Sara-Jane Smith (soprano). It also mentions ensembles like the Radcliffe Dance Group and Cambridge String Quartet, conducted by Robert Sterling Beckwith. The words "Christian Science Monitor" are handwritten alongside this clipping.

  2. The middle clipping, titled "Illustrated Lecture At Fogg on Friday," announces an illustrated lecture at 4 p.m. in the Small Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum by Charles Mitchell of Harvard University. He will speak on "Sigismondo Malatesta and his Memorials." It notes that Mitchell is affiliated with the Warburg Institute in London and is a Visiting Professor at Bowdoin College. The words "Oct. 28" and some indistinct handwriting appear near this clipping.

  3. The bottom clipping is titled "Informal Art Talk Today at Fogg Museum" and announces an informal gallery talk at 3:30 p.m. by Eric Schroeder, Honorary Curator of Islamic Art. The talk is about Mughal Painting and is related to the special exhibition "Indian Art: The Mughal Period," on view through December 17. The clipping is marked "Boston Herald, Sun, Nov 18" in handwriting.

The page has some tape residue marks where items may have previously been attached and shows aging and discoloration around the clippings. The clippings themselves are yellowed, consistent with aged newspaper material. The edges of the clippings are roughly cut. The page is bound within a larger book or album with a reddish-brown cover visible on the left side.

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  • A page from a scrapbook with a red cloth spine on the left.
  • Three small newspaper clippings are taped to the right side of the page, arranged in a vertical sequence.
  • The clippings are aged and yellowed, with faint handwritten notes along the left margin of the page.
  • The top clipping appears to be a notice about an opera-ballet (Monteverdi) and related performances at a Harvard/Fogg Museum setting.
  • The middle clipping advertises an illustrated lecture at the Fogg Museum, mentioning an upcoming talk and a speaker associated with Harvard.
  • The bottom clipping promotes an informal art talk at the Fogg Museum, noting a speaker (Erie Schroeder) and the talk on Mughal painting.
  • Overall, it looks like a vintage scrapbook page documenting arts events at the Fogg Museum/Harvard.