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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803158

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This image shows an open scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings meticulously pasted onto aged, off-white paper. The page appears to be from a well-worn book, with visible red-brown binding on the right and slightly frayed edges at the top, suggesting frequent handling.

The clippings are from Boston newspapers in late 1955 and early 1956, documenting local cultural events:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Source: Boston Daily Globe
    • Date: Wednesday, October 31, 1955
    • Section: Society
    • Headline: “Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13”
    • Author: By Marjorie W. Sherman
    • Content: Announces that the America’s Ballet Theatre dancers, returning from a tour of Italy, the Near East, and Spain, will be honored in Boston upon their return in February 1956. The tribute will include a reception and exhibition at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, arranged by the Boston Chapter of the Ballet Theatre Foundation. Specific details include the opening performance at the Opera House on Monday, February 13th, followed by a reception. It lists numerous Boston socialites and arts patrons involved in the event.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Source: Boston Herald
    • Date: November 25, 1955 (handwritten on clipping)
    • Headline: “Paul Klee Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum”
    • Content: Briefly announces that the Fogg Art Museum is exhibiting “Works by Paul Klee” in Gallery 2 until January 1, 1956.
  3. Right-Side Clipping:

    • Source: The Boston Herald
    • Date: Thursday, November 15, 1956
    • Section/Page: 26 B
    • Headline: “LECTURE”
    • Sub-headline: Ben Shahn, NEW LECTURE HALL
    • Content: A review of artist Ben Shahn’s first lecture in a series at Harvard University’s New Lecture Hall. The reviewer describes Shahn as a leading American artist with a “gentle voice, but powerful opinions,” who is “vivid and controversial.” His lecture, titled “Idea and Image,” focused on artists in universities, arguing that art should remain independent and visionary. The review notes his passionate defense of young painters and mentions his upcoming lectures: “The Biography of a Painting” and “The Shape of Content.” The piece is signed “G. D. B.”

The page functions as a personal archive, preserving press coverage of significant arts events in Boston centered around the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University, highlighting the social and intellectual engagement with the arts in the mid-1950s.

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The image shows a page of a scrapbook or a collection of cut-out newspaper articles. The articles appear to be from the Boston Daily Globe and the Boston Herald, dated October 31, 1956, and November 15, 1956.

  1. Boston Daily Globe, Wednesday, October 31, 1956: This article is titled "Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13" by Marjorie W. Sherman. It discusses a reception and exhibition organized by members of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum to welcome America's Ballet Theater dancers back from a tour of Italy, the Near East, and Spain as part of the State Department's International exchange program. It mentions the opening performance at the Opera House on February 13, followed by a reception and lecture by Lucia Chase, co-director of the Ballet Theater.

  2. Boston Herald, Thursday, November 15, 1956: This article is titled "Lecture" and features a report on a lecture given by Ben Shahn at Harvard University's New Lecture Hall. The lecture was part of a series of Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on art. The article provides details about Shahn's presentation and his views on art and artists in universities, along with the titles of his upcoming lectures.

  3. Boston Herald, November 25, 1956: This article is titled "Paul Klee Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum" and mentions an exhibition of works by Paul Klee at the Fogg Art Museum, which will be shown until January 1.

The articles are neatly cut out and pasted onto a page, indicating that they are being saved for reference or interest.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with several newspaper clippings pasted onto a page. The clippings are from different dates and newspapers, and they appear to be related to cultural events, specifically art and ballet.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • From the "Boston Daily Globe," dated Wednesday, October 31, 1956.
    • Headline: "Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13."
    • The article is by Marjorie W. Sherman and discusses the upcoming reception and exhibition for America's Ballet Theater dancers who are touring Italy, the Near East, and Spain as part of the State Department-International exchange program. The event is organized by members of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • From the "Boston Herald," dated November 25.
    • Headline: "Paul Klee Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum."
    • The article mentions an exhibition of works by Paul Klee at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, which will be on display until January 1.
  3. Right Clipping:

    • From "The Boston Herald," dated Thursday, November 15, 1956.
    • Headline: "Lecture Ben Shahn."
    • The article is about a lecture given by Ben Shahn at the New Lecture Hall of Harvard University. It discusses the content of the lecture, which is part of a series titled "Idea and Image," and covers Shahn's views on artists in universities and the nature of art.

The clippings are arranged on a beige or light brown paper, and the scrapbook appears to be well-used, with visible wear and tear on the edges and binding. The text is typewritten in a traditional newspaper style, and the clippings are neatly pasted onto the page.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper with several articles and advertisements pasted on it. The newspaper is open, and the articles are arranged in a haphazard manner, with some overlapping each other. The page is covered in a red border, and the articles are pasted on top of each other, with some of them having a torn edge. The articles are about different topics, including a lecture by Ben Shahn, a touring ballet theater dancers society, and an exhibit by Paul Klee at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows a book opened to a page containing newspaper clippings. The top of the page has a headline that reads "Boston Daily Globe—Wednesday, October 31, 1956" with a subheading "Society: Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13." The article discusses the upcoming performance of the Ballet Theatre dancers at the Opera House and mentions a reception and exhibition arranged by the Fogg Art Museum.

The bottom of the page has a headline that reads "B The Boston Herald, Thursday, Nov. 15, 1956" with a subheading "LECTURE Ben Shahn." The article talks about Ben Shahn, an American artist known for his vivid and controversial work, and his upcoming lecture series at Harvard University.

The page also includes a small clipping titled "Paul Klee Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum," which mentions an exhibition of Paul Klee's works at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit is described as being in Gallery 2 of the museum and will be shown until January 1, 1957.

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The image depicts two adjacent newspaper pages from different publications, showcasing historical content from the mid-20th century. The left page is from the Boston Daily Globe, dated Wednesday, October 31, 1956, and features an article titled "Society: Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13" by Marjorie W. Sherman. The article discusses the upcoming reception and exhibition planned by members of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum to honor the Ballet Theatre dancers, who are on tour in Italy, America, the Near East, and Spain. It mentions the performance schedule, including a reception and lecture by Miss Lucia Chase, co-director of the Ballet Theatre, and lists the charter members of the Boston Chapter of the Ballet Theatre Foundation.

The right page is from the Boston Herald, dated Thursday, November 15, 1956, and features an article titled "Lecture" discussing a talk by Ben Shahn at the New Lecture Hall of Harvard University. The article highlights Shahn's series of lectures on art, noting his status as a leading American artist and his focus on the relationship between art and the academic world. It also mentions that Shahn's lectures will explore themes such as "Biography of a Painting" and "The Shape of Content," emphasizing their importance in the affairs of art.

Both pages are part of a larger book or scrapbook, as indicated by the visible spine and page numbering. The layout includes typical newspaper formatting, with headlines, subheadings, and columns of text, and the pages are slightly aged, showing signs of wear and discoloration consistent with mid-20th-century printing. The content reflects cultural and artistic events of the time, offering insights into the social and intellectual life of Boston in the 1950s.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook with various newspaper clippings. The top of the page has a section from the "Boston Daily Globe—Wednesday, October 31, 1936" with an article titled "Society" and a subtitle "Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13." Below this is a small clipping on the "Paul Klee Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum," indicating the exhibition will be shown until January and possibly referring to an exhibit at Harvard University's Fogg Museum.

To the right of the page is another newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald, Thursday, Nov. 15, 1945," featuring a part of an article talking about a "LECTURE" by Ben Shahn at New Lecture Hall, which had apparently taken place the previous evening on "Tuesday." The articles seem to focus on social events, cultural happenings, and lectures that were of interest to the community, such as ballet dancers and an art exhibit.

The page seems aged, with a yellowish tinge indicating its historical nature, with some clippings showing signs of wear and slight tears. The scrapbook itself is open, and we can observe the edge of the subsequent page on the right side of the image.

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This image shows an open scrapbook page containing clippings from newspapers. The articles cover topics of cultural or academic interest:

  1. Top-left clipping (from the Boston Daily Globe, October 31, 1956): The headline announces that "Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13.” The article mentions a celebration for ballet dancers who toured internationally, with details of a reception and exhibition planned at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. An opening performance at the Opera House and individuals involved in the event are highlighted.

  2. Right-side clipping (from the Boston Herald, November 15, 1956): Titled "Lecture by Ben Shahn,” the article describes a lecture given by Ben Shahn at Harvard's New Lecture Hall. It praises Shahn, a leading artist and illustrator, and provides details about his lecture on the role of artists in contemporary society.

  3. Bottom-left clipping: Titled "Paul Klee Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum," this short blurb refers to an exhibition of works by artist Paul Klee at Harvard's Fogg Museum, running until January 1.

The clippings are neatly pasted, and the page appears part of a curated archival collection focusing on cultural and academic events.

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  • A page from a scrapbook or album with aged, cream-colored paper.
  • Several small newspaper clippings are pasted onto the page, arranged in a loose collage.
  • Top left: A Boston Daily Globe clipping from Wednesday, October 31, 1956, in the Society section. Headline: “Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13,” with a byline by Marjorie W. Sherman. The article discusses ballet ambassadors/dancers and an event tied to the Harvard Fogg Art Museum.
  • Center-right: A longer clipping from The Boston Herald (dated November 15, 1956) with a bold “LECTURE” heading and “Ben Shahn.” The text describes a lecture at Harvard (New Lecture Hall) and related remarks about Shahn’s work.
  • Bottom left: A small clipping titled “Paul Klee Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum” (Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum) mentioning an exhibit of Klee’s works.
  • The clippings are taped to the page with narrow, aged tape, giving a vintage, collage-like look.
  • Overall mood: a mid-20th-century Boston arts-and-society collage, highlighting ballet, lectures, and museum exhibitions.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or album with three newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings are from Boston newspapers dated in 1936.

  1. The top left clipping is from the Boston Daily Globe, dated Wednesday, October 31, 1936. The headline reads "Society: Touring Ballet Theatre Dancers To Be Feted on Return Feb. 13." The article, written by Marjorie W. Sherman, discusses America's Ballet Theatre dancers touring internationally and mentions a reception and exhibition planned upon their return. It also notes the involvement of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum and various individuals associated with the Ballet Theater Foundation.

  2. The clipping on the right side is from The Boston Herald, dated Thursday, November 13, 1936. It is titled "LECTURE - Ben Shahn" and describes a lecture given by artist Ben Shahn at Harvard University. The article highlights Shahn's work and opinions on art, mentioning his lecture series focusing on Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on art. It describes Shahn's approach and the themes of his lectures, titled "Idea and Image."

  3. The bottom left clipping is a small announcement titled "Paul Klee Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum," noting an exhibition of works by Paul Klee running until January 1 at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.

The clippings are carefully arranged and adhered to the page, which shows some yellowing and signs of age. The edges of the clippings are worn and slightly torn in places.