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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

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The image shows a page from a newsletter published by the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research. The newsletter is dated March 29, 1957. The page includes several sections with different pieces of information and images.

  1. Header and Contact Information:

    • The header reads "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter."
    • The address is Straus Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.
    • The telephone number is KISSLING 7-7600, Extension 591.
    • Gordon Huggins is listed as the Executive Director, and Mary M. Taylor as the Editor.
  2. Fogg Art Museum:

    • On February 14, the Fogg Art Museum held a reception in honor of the American Ballet Theatre. Miss Lucia Chase, co-director of the company, spoke about their European tour.
    • Two special exhibitions were opened: "Degas Dancers," featuring works by Edgar Degas, and "Ballet Designs," showcasing contemporary ballet designs.
    • Mr. Baird Hastings, President of the Cambridge Art Association and editor of Chrysalis, gave a gallery talk on March 3.
  3. Exhibitions:

    • From March 4 to April 13, the Fogg displayed works by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, a German sculptor.
    • Knoedler’s Gallery in New York hosted a special exhibition from April 9 to May 4, featuring the private collection of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer, Jr. of St. Louis. The collection included Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
    • The exhibition was set to open to the public at the Fogg on May 17, with an illustrated catalog available.
  4. Images:

    • The page includes several images related to the exhibitions, likely depicting ballet dancers and artwork.
  5. Ticket Stub:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a ticket stub that appears to be related to the "Degas Dancers" exhibition, dated March 3, 1957.

Overall, the newsletter provides updates on recent and upcoming events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting significant contributions from notable figures in the arts.

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The image displays an open book or scrapbook page, with various clippings and documents related to arts and exhibitions. The central focus is on a newsletter from "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research," dated March 29, 1957. The headline mentions an event at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting a reception for the American Ballet Theatre and exhibitions of works by Degas and contemporary Parisian scenic designers. Another clipping at the top appears to show an image of dancers, possibly related to the ballet. Additionally, there is an announcement for an exhibition of prints and sculptures by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, and another for an exhibition at Knoedler's Gallery in New York, featuring the private collection of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer, Jr. The page includes a small handwritten note or label, and the overall theme seems to be focused on art exhibitions and cultural events from that time period.

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The image shows a page from a newsletters of the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated March 29, 1957. The newsletter is from Straus Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and includes a few significant announcements and updates related to the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Fogg Art Museum Events:

    • On February 14, a large reception was held in honor of the American Ballet Theatre. Miss Lucia Chase, co-director of the ballet company, gave an informal talk about the European tour they recently completed.
    • Two special exhibitions were opened at this time: "Degas Dancers," featuring works by the 19th-century French artist Edgar Degas, and "Some Contemporary Parisian Scenic Designers," showcasing nearly 100 bright costume and decor designs for contemporary ballets.
    • On March 3, Mr. Baird Hastings, President of the Cambridge Art Association and editor of Chrysalis, delivered a gallery talk about the exhibitions.
  2. Upcoming Exhibitions:

    • From March 4 to April 13, the Fogg Art Museum will host the third installment of its series of one-man shows, featuring the works of Wilhelm Lehmbruck, focusing on his prints and sculptures.
    • A special exhibition at Knoedler’s Gallery in New York will open on April 9. This exhibition is part of a benefit for the Fogg Museum and comprises a private collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Mr. Joseph Pulitzer Jr., of St. Louis. The show will be open to the public at the Fogg from May 4, and an illustrated catalog will be available.

Additionally, there are some smaller clippings and pictures of artwork visible at the top of the image, likely related to the exhibitions or events mentioned.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter published by The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated March 29, 1957. The newsletter is titled "Newsletter" and features several articles related to the Fogg Art Museum.

The main article discusses events at the Fogg Art Museum:

  • On February 14, the museum hosted a reception for the American Ballet Theatre, during which Miss Lucia Chase, co-director of the company, gave a talk about their European tour.
  • The museum opened two special exhibitions in honor of the ballet company: "Degas Dancers," which features paintings, drawings, and sculptures by the 19th-century French artist Degas, and "Some Contemporary Parisian Scenic Designers," showcasing nearly 100 costume and decor designs for contemporary ballets.
  • On March 3, Mr. Baird Hastings, president of the Cambridge Art Association and editor of Chrysalis, delivered a gallery talk on the two exhibitions.

The article also mentions:

  • From March 4 to April 13, the Fogg is showing "Wilhelm Lehmbruck: Prints and Sculpture," the third in a series of one-man shows.
  • An exhibition at Knoedler’s Gallery in New York, opening on April 9, featuring the private collection of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer Jr., of St. Louis. This exhibition includes Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and will be on view in New York from May 4 to May 17, before traveling to the Fogg.

Additionally, there are several newspaper clippings attached to the newsletter, likely related to the events and exhibitions mentioned in the article. One clipping is about "Victim's Body" and another seems to be a small note or ticket from the Fogg Art Museum. The newsletter is from Straus Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts, with a Kirkland address and extension number.

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The image is a page from a newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter," dated March 29, 1957. The page includes a mix of text and images related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Text Content:

    • Header: The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter.

    • Details: The newsletter is edited by Mary M. Taylor and features Gordon Huggins as the Executive Director. The address listed is Straus Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts, with a phone extension 691.

    • Main Article:

      • Fogg Art Museum:

        • On February 14, the Fogg Art Museum hosted a large reception in honor of the American Ballet Theatre. Miss Lucia Chase, co-director of the company, gave a talk about the European tour.
        • Two exhibitions were opened: "Degas Dancers," featuring paintings, drawings, and sculpture by the 19th-century French artist; and "Some Contemporary Parisian Scenic Designers," showcasing nearly 100 bright costume and decor designs for contemporary ballets.
        • On March 3, Mr. Baird Hastings, President of the Cambridge Art Association and editor of Chrysalis, delivered a gallery talk on the two exhibitions.
      • Upcoming Exhibitions:

        • From March 4 to April 13, the Fogg is showing a one-man show featuring Wilhelm Lehmbruck’s prints and sculpture.
        • On April 9, Knodler’s Gallery in New York will open a special exhibition as a benefit for the Fogg Museum, showcasing the private collection of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer Jr. This exhibition includes Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The show will be on view from April 9 to May 4, with the collection opening to the public at the Fogg on May 17.
  2. Visual Content:

    • Top Left: A small image of dancers in a ballet setting.
    • Top Center: A black-and-white sketch or drawing, likely of a ballet scene or dancers.
    • Top Right: A newspaper clipping with an image of a man and text related to an art exhibition.
    • Middle Right: A small piece of paper with the word "DANCERS" partially visible.

The page is framed by what appears to be a book or scrapbook, with the edges showing some wear and tear. The layout and content suggest a focus on art and cultural events, particularly those related to ballet and visual arts exhibitions.

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The image is of a newsletter from The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated March 29, 1957. Here are the key points mentioned in the newsletter:

  1. Fogg Art Museum Events:
    • February 14: The Fogg Art Museum held a reception for the American Ballet Theatre. Lucia Chase, the co-director of the company, gave an informal talk on their recent European tour. Simultaneously, two exhibitions opened:

      • "Degas Dancers": Featuring paintings, drawings, and sculpture by the 19th-century French artist Edgar Degas.
      • "Some Contemporary Parisian Scene Designers": Showcasing nearly 100 bright costumes and décor designs for contemporary ballets.
    • March 3: Mr. Baird Hastings, President of the Cambridge Art Association and editor of Chrysalis, delivered a gallery talk on these two exhibitions.

    • March 4 through April 13: The Fogg Museum was hosting the third in its series of one-man shows featuring Wilhelm Lehmbruck with his prints and sculptures.

    • April 9: A special exhibition at Knoedler’s Gallery in New York opened, benefiting the Fogg Museum. This exhibition featured the private collection of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer, Jr. from St. Louis, consisting of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, drawings, and sculptures. This collection would be on public view at the Fogg from May 4.

    • May 17: The public opening of the Pulitzer collection at the Fogg Museum.

Additionally, there is a section titled "Dancers" with some sketches of ballet dancers, presumably related to the exhibitions mentioned.

The newsletter provides a glimpse into the rich cultural and artistic activities taking place at the Fogg Art Museum during this period.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing a newsletter and several newspaper clippings. The main focus is a printed newsletter from The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research dated March 29, 1957. The newsletter discusses events at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning a large reception held on February 14 in honor of the American Ballet Theatre with an informal talk by Miss Lucía Chase. It also highlights exhibitions, including "Degas Dancers" consisting of paintings, drawings, and sculptures by 19th century French artist Edgar Degas, and an exhibition of prints and sculptures by Wilhelm Lehmbruck.

Above the newsletter are clipped black-and-white newspaper images: one shows ballet dancers, and another appears to show a more abstract or damaged image. Below the newsletter is a small clipping with text that is partially visible, mentioning "DANCERS" and likely related to the content above. The page is part of an archival or scrapbooking collection containing various media and clippings related to the arts and exhibitions.

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This image depicts a page from a newsletter or publication titled "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER." It's dated March 29, 1957. The top left corner shows a small, sepia-toned picture of sculptures, while the top right corner has a cut-out photo with an abstract or artsy composition. The newsletter contains text discussing events related to the Fogg Art Museum, including a reception that occurred on February 14, featuring talks and exhibitions.

The newsletter seems to be mentioning some exhibitions at Fogg, including works by "DeGas Dancers, some Goya and Picasso drawings and some Contemporary Parisian Scenic Sculptures." There is also a reference to an upcoming show in New York.

Various parts of the page are shown at different angles, and the image suggests that the page could be from a scrapbook or a collection of memorabilia, as indicated by the organization and overlaid pictures, which are not typically seen in a standard newsletter distribution.

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The image depicts a page from a newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research", dated March 29, 1957. The newsletter is from Straus Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is edited by Mary M. Taylor, with Gordon Huggins as the Executive Director. The page is part of a bound volume, as indicated by the visible spine and other pages in the background.

Key Details on the Page:

  1. Header:

    • The newsletter header prominently displays the foundation's name and contact information, including the address and phone extension (Kirkland 7-7600, Extension 801).
  2. Main Content:

    • The page reports on events and exhibitions related to the Fogg Art Museum:
      • Fogg Art Museum Reception: On February 14, the Fogg held a reception honoring the American Ballet Theatre. Miss Lucia Chase, co-director of the company, gave an informal talk about the company's recent European tour.
      • Exhibitions: At the time of the reception, the Fogg opened two special exhibitions:
        • Degas Dancers: Featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures by the 19th-century French artist Edgar Degas.
        • Some Contemporary Parisian Scenic Designers: Showcasing nearly 100 bright costume and decor designs for contemporary ballets.
      • Gallery Talk: On March 3, Mr. Baird Hastings, President of the Cambridge Art Association and editor of Chrysalis, delivered a gallery talk on the two exhibitions.
    • Upcoming Exhibitions:
      • From March 4 through April 13, the Fogg is showing the third in its series of one-man shows: Wilhelm Lehmbruck—Prints and Sculpture.
      • On April 9, Knoodler’s Gallery in New York will open a special exhibition as a benefit for the Fogg Museum. This exhibition features the private collection of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer, Jr., of St. Louis, composed of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, drawings, and sculpture. The collection will be on view in New York through May 14, and an illustrated catalog will be available.
      • On May 17, the collection will open to the public at the Fogg.
  3. Visual Elements:

    • The page includes several photographic images placed at the top, likely illustrating art or related events. These images appear to depict dancers or artistic scenes, aligning with the content of the newsletter.
    • There are also sticker labels and annotations on the page, suggesting it is part of an archived or curated collection. One visible label reads "ANCERS", and another mentions "Fogg Mus", possibly referencing the Fogg Museum.

Overall Context:

The newsletter serves as a record of cultural and academic events, highlighting the Fogg Art Museum's role in showcasing art, hosting receptions, and collaborating with institutions like Knoodler’s Gallery. The content reflects the mid-20th-century interest in both historical and contemporary art, as well as the integration of performing arts (e.g., ballet) with visual arts exhibitions. The page is a historical document, offering insight into the cultural programming and artistic focus of the time.

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The image shows a page of a book with a red border and text in the middle. It is titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter." The text is written in a typewriter font. There are other papers on top of the page. On the left side, there is a piece of paper with a black-and-white image of a group of people dancing. There is also another paper with the word "Dancers" on it.