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This image displays an open scrapbook or album, showing a single page with two newspaper clippings pasted onto aged, cream-colored paper. The book’s binding on the left suggests it is a hardcover, and the edges of the pages and the red-brown cover are visible.

The largest and most prominent clipping, at the top, is from the Boston Traveler, dated November 29, 1957 (handwritten in pencil above the headline). Its headline reads:

High Class Browsing
Society To View Fogg Exhibits

By Maggie Wells, Society Editor.

The article announces a society event for Boston bibliophiles to preview a fall season exhibit at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The exhibit features manuscripts and books from the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Morgan Library’s founding by J. P. Morgan.

Key details in the article include:

• The exhibit includes a Gutenberg Bible and the Constance Missal — one of only three known copies of the oldest European printed book.
• Speakers include Prof. Hillard Meiss and Prof. Seymour Slive from Fogg.
• After the lecture and viewing, guests will enjoy refreshments in the courtyard.
• John Coolidge, director of Fogg, and Mrs. Coolidge will entertain guests, including Frederick B. Adams, director of the Library, and Charles Coolidge, Senior Fellow of Harvard College.
• A sidebar titled “Celebrating 50th Birthday” details the Morgan Library anniversary.
• Another sidebar discusses the “Weston Family Presents Two Debs” and mentions Sandra Louise Cusumano’s 18th birthday, with info on her interests and family background.
• A final section notes she is a descendant of colonial governors, including Governor Robert Bowie of Maryland.

A second, smaller clipping at the bottom of the page is from Monday, Nov. 27, 1957, and announces:

Art Lecture at Fogg

It advertises a public talk on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15, on “Treasures From the Pierpont Morgan Library, Fiftieth Anniversary Exhibition.” The speaker will be Miss Agnes Mongan, Assistant Director and Curator of Drawings.

The clippings appear carefully mounted, and the overall context suggests this is a personal or institutional scrapbook documenting Harvard art and literary events of the late 1950s — particularly those related to the Fogg Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library’s anniversary exhibition.

In summary: This image shows a historical scrapbook page featuring articles from November 1957 announcing a society event and public lecture at Harvard’s Fogg Museum, showcasing rare books from the Pierpont Morgan Library in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The tone is that of society and cultural reporting from mid-century America.

The image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook, featuring two cut-out articles. The top article is titled "High Class Browsing: Society To View Fogg Exhibits" and is written by Maggie Wells, Society Editor. It discusses an event where Boston bibliophiles will visit the Fogg Museum at Harvard University to view a special exhibit from the Pierpont Morgan Library. The article mentions that the exhibit is part of a gala preview of the fall season and includes treasures such as a Gutenberg Bible and a Constance Missal. It also details the event's schedule, speakers, and guest list, which includes figures like Frederick B. Adams, a director of the Library, and Charles Coolidge, Senior Fellow of Harvard College. The bottom article is titled "Art Lecture at Fogg" and announces a talk on "Treasures From the Pierpont Morgan Library, Fiftieth Anniversary Exhibition" by Miss Agnes Mongan, Assistant Director and Curator of Drawings, scheduled for Sunday afternoon, December 15, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. Both articles are dated November 29, 1957. The page itself has a yellowish tone, indicating its age, and the articles are slightly worn, suggesting they have been handled frequently or are part of a collection of historical documents.

This image shows an open book or scrapbook with two newspaper clippings pasted onto the page. The top clipping is from the "Boston Traveler," dated November 20, 1957, and is titled "High Class Browsing: Society To View Fogg Exhibits." It is written by Maggie Wells, Society Editor. The article discusses an event where Boston bibliophiles will be attending a preview of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The exhibit features manuscripts, books, and other literary gems from the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the library. The article mentions various speakers and the plans for the event.

The bottom clipping is from the "Monitor," dated November 27, 1957, and is titled "Art Lecture at Fogg." It announces a talk at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on December 15, about "Treasures From the Pierpont Morgan Library, Fiftieth Anniversary Exhibition." The lecture will be given by Miss Agnes Mongan, Assistant Director and Curator of Drawings.

The image is a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically from the Boston Traveler dated November 29, 1957. The page is slightly discolored and has a vintage appearance, with visible creases and folds. The text is arranged in several columns, each containing different articles and announcements.

The most prominent article at the top of the page is titled "High Class Browsing Society To View Fogg Exhibits." This article announces an event where members of the High Class Browsing Society will visit the Fogg Museum at Harvard University to view exhibits. The event is described as a "gala preview of the fall season" and will feature manuscripts, books, and other items from the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York. The article mentions that the exhibit will be the first University exhibit at the Fogg Museum of the fall season and will be held at 36th St. and Madison Avenue, a half-century ago. The treasures include a Gutenberg Bible and the Constance Missal, both of which are in excellent condition.

Another article on the page discusses the celebration of the 50th birthday of two individuals, Mr. and Mrs. William W. Cusman of Weston. The article mentions their two daughters, one of whom is a student at the Chapel Hill School, and the other is a senior at an Open House on December 22. The article also briefly mentions the Cusmans' grandson, who is a student at the Philip Morris Tobacco Company.

Additionally, there is an announcement for an art lecture at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on December 15, which will be given by Miss Agnes Morgan, Assistant Director and Curator of Drawings, on the topic "Treasures From the Pierpont Morgan Library: Fifty Anniversary Exhibition."

The page also includes smaller articles and announcements, such as a mention of a talk by Mark Showing and an art lecture at the Fogg Art Museum. The overall layout of the page is typical of mid-20th-century newspapers, with multiple columns and a mix of news articles, announcements, and advertisements.

The image shows a page from a magazine or newspaper, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, based on the date at the top of the page. The page features an article titled "High Class Browsing Society To View Fogg Exhibits" by Maggie Wells, Society Editor. The article discusses an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, which will showcase treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library. The article mentions that the exhibit will be the first feature manuscript of the fall season at the Fogg Museums. It also provides details about the speakers and events planned for the exhibit, including a talk by Agnes Mongan, Assistant Director and Curator of Drawings at the Fogg Museum. The article highlights the prestigious nature of the event, with the involvement of notable figures such as Junius S. Morgan and Mrs. Junius S. Morgan, who are mentioned as trustees of the Morgan Library. The image also shows a small advertisement for an "Art Lecture at Fogg" on November 27, 1953, which suggests that the article is from a publication that covers art and cultural events in the Boston area.

The image shows an open book with a printed page titled "High Class Browsing Society To View Fogg Exhibits". The page is dated November 29, 1957, and is from the Boston Traveler, a newspaper. The article is written by Maggie Wells, identified as the Society Editor.

Key Details from the Page:

1. Headline:

   • "High Class Browsing Society To View Fogg Exhibits"
     This indicates that the article is about a society event involving the viewing of exhibits at the Fogg Museum.

2. Content Overview:

   • The article discusses a gathering of bibliophiles (book collectors) who will engage in "high-class browsing" at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The event is part of the fall season feature manuscripts, books, and literary gems from the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York.

3. Celebration of the Exhibit:

   • The exhibit is being shown to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fogg Museum.
   • The exhibit includes treasures such as a Gutenberg Bible and the Constance Missal, which is described as one of the oldest European printed books.

4. Event Details:

   • Time: The event is scheduled for tomorrow evening.
   • Location: The Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
   • Preview: Guests will gather in the large lecture hall for a "brief row's preview" before viewing the exhibits on display.

5. Society Events:

   • Speakers: The event will feature speakers, including Prof. Hillard Meiss, Curator of Paintings at Fogg; Prof. Seymour Slive, Associate Professor at Fogg; and Barbara Knowles, a graduate student at Fogg.
   • Afterward: Guests will inspect the exhibit and enjoy refreshments in the courtyard.
   • Dinner and Parties: A dinner is planned, with John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg, and Mrs. Coolidge entertaining Mr. and Mrs. John Coolidge.

6. Additional Information:

   • The article also mentions a birthday celebration for William W. Weston's daughter, Patricia, who is the granddaughter of the P. Custance family of Weston.
   • It highlights Patricia's interests, such as swimming, water-skiing, and horseback riding, and notes that she will spend the next summer in Europe with her family.
   • The article also briefly references colonial governors and their descendants.

7. Visual Elements:

   • The page has a clean, typed layout typical of newspaper articles from the mid-20th century.
   • There is a handwritten note at the top of the page that reads "Boston Traveler Nov. 29 '57", indicating the source and date.
   • The bottom of the page includes a smaller article titled "Art Lecture at Fogg", mentioning a talk by Miss Agnes Morgan on December 15, 1957, at the Fogg Art Museum.

Summary:

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston Traveler dated November 29, 1957, reporting on an upcoming event where bibliophiles will view exhibits at the Fogg Museum. The article highlights the celebration of the museum's 25th anniversary, featuring rare books and manuscripts, and includes details about speakers, refreshments, and related social events. Additional notes mention a birthday celebration for Patricia Weston and an upcoming art lecture. The layout and style reflect mid-20th-century newspaper design.

This is an image of an open scrapbook or journal, displaying a newspaper article mounted onto the right page. The article is from the "Boston Traveler" dated Nov. 9, 1957, with the headline "High Class Browsing Society To View Fogg Exhibits" by Maggie Wells, Society Editor. The piece discusses an event where Boston bibliophiles will attend an exhibition featuring rare maps, books, and literary autographs at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

Below the main article, there's a smaller newspaper clipping announcing a talk at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, 1957, on "Treasures from the Pierpont Morgan Library, Filippo di Antonio Veronese, Assistant Director and Curator of Drawings, will lecture."

The left page of the scrapbook is largely blank, with just a glimpse of another newspaper article or documentation at the very edge. The pages are showing signs of age, with slight yellowing and the edges of the papers have a bit of wear.

This image features a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings. The main headline is titled "High Class Browsing: Society To View Fogg Exhibits" by Maggie Wells, a society editor, dated November 29, 1957 from the Boston Traveler. The article details a cultural event where Boston bibliophiles gather at Harvard's Fogg Museum to view rare manuscripts, books, and private literary items from the Pierpont Morgan Library.

The text mentions various celebrations, exhibits, and talks. It describes a preview event marking the 50th anniversary of the Pierpont Morgan Library with presentations of unique artifacts, including The Missal, an antique manuscript. The article highlights upcoming speakers and elaborate social arrangements.

Below the main clipping, there's a smaller newspaper snippet about an art lecture at the Fogg Museum, scheduled for Sunday, November 1957, led by Agnes Morgan, assistant director and curator of drawings.

The scrapbook page is adorned with neatly arranged clippings on a beige background and contains handwritten notes, including the date and newspaper name at the top left corner.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings pasted on it.

The larger clipping at the top is an article titled "High Class Browsing: Society To View Fogg Exhibits" by Maggie Wells, Society Editor. It discusses an upcoming gala preview at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University where Boston bibliophiles will view manuscripts, books, and other literary items from the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York. The exhibit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the library with treasures including a Gutenberg Bible and the Constance Missal, which is noted as one of the oldest European printed books. The article mentions various society events, speakers, and notable attendees, including the Weston family presenting two debutantes, and a connection to colonial governors through Sandy, a young woman listed on the debutante list. The article also highlights the plan for guests to enjoy refreshments and the scheduling of different events related to the exhibit.

The smaller clipping below is titled "Art Lecture at Fogg" and announces a talk at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15, about "Treasures From the Pierpont Morgan Library, Fiftieth Anniversary Exhibition." The lecture will be given by Miss Agnes Mongan, Assistant Director and Curator of Drawings.

The scrapbook page is dated November 29, 1957 (noted at the top of the large clipping), and the smaller clipping is dated November 27, 1957.

• A page from an old scrapbook.
• A newspaper clipping is mounted in the center with the headline “High Class Browsing” and the subheading “Society To View Fogg Exhibits.”
• Byline reads Maggie Wells, Society Editor. The caption at the top notes “Boston Traveler, Nov. 30 1957.”
• The article describes Boston socialites and bibliophiles preparing to view exhibits at Harvard’s Fogg Museum.
• The typography and layout suggest a mid-20th-century newspaper, with the clipping cut into a rectangular shape and mounted on aged paper.
• There is a smaller, secondary clipping toward the bottom about an art lecture at the Fogg as well.