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This image shows an open, aged book or scrapbook with yellowed, fragile-looking pages. Affixed to the right-hand page is a printed newspaper clipping titled “Auction at Fogg.”

The article, from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 8, 1958 (as handwritten in blue ink beneath the clipping), describes a planned “auction” of items from the Fogg Museum’s collection at Harvard University. Key points from the article include:

• The event was scheduled for Harvard’s Day, March 28, as entertainment for alumni returning to campus.
• It was organized by the Fogg Museum and the Department of Fine Arts.
• Items for sale included works of art in several media and potentially even a forgery.
• The “purchaser” would not own the item but would receive a five-year loan, fully insured and with shipping paid by the Fogg Museum.
• All proceeds from the auction would go to the Program for Harvard College.
• After the sale, a panel of museum experts — many of whom were former Fogg trainees — would discuss the merits of the “sold” objects.
• The article notes the Fogg Museum’s mission to train young museum professionals and frames the auction as a way to demonstrate the difficult decisions alumni must face in their careers.

The clipping itself shows signs of age: there are noticeable brownish stains or watermarks near the top and bottom of the text. Below the clipping, the handwritten caption reads: “Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 8, 1958” — likely identifying the source of the article for the scrapbook’s owner.

The book’s binding and exposed edge visible on the left suggest it is a well-used or archival volume, possibly a personal collection or institutional record. Overall, the image conveys a historical artifact documenting a unique and educational museum event from 1958.

This image shows a page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated March 8, 1958. The page is part of a book or magazine, as indicated by the visible binding edges on the left side. The content of the page discusses an "Auction at Fogg," which is a feature of an event at the Fogg Museum and the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard University. The text explains that this auction is part of the information and entertainment for alumni returning to Cambridge for Harvard's Day on March 28, 1958. The auction will offer a variety of items, including works of art, and may include a forgery. The "purchaser" of each object will not obtain the title to the item but will be granted permission to borrow it for a period of five years, covered by insurance provided by the Fogg Museum, and with shipping costs also covered by the museum. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Program for Harvard College. The text also mentions that at the conclusion of the auction, a panel of experts will discuss the merits of the objects sold, highlighting the training opportunities for young people in museum positions.

This image shows an open book or document with a printed article titled "Auction at Fogg." The article discusses an event where the Fogg Museum and the Department of Fine Arts will stage an auction of items from the Fogg collection on Harvard’s Day, March 28. The auction will include works of art in various mediums, and it may include a forgery. The "purchaser" of each object will not obtain title to it but will have permission to borrow it for five years, with the Fogg Museum covering the insurance and shipping costs. All proceeds from the bidding will go to the Program for Harvard College. At the conclusion of the sale, a panel of experts will discuss the merits of the objects just "sold."

The article is printed on a piece of paper that appears to be slightly stained or discolored, and it is placed on a page with a handwritten note at the bottom that reads "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 8, 1958." The book or document has a red binding, and the pages are yellowed, indicating age. There are also some stains and wear visible on the pages and the binding.

The image shows a page from a book or a bulletin, with a title at the top that reads "Auction at Fogg." The text on the page is written in black font and appears to be a formal announcement or notice. The text is divided into several paragraphs, with each paragraph discussing different aspects of the auction. The page is slightly worn, with some stains and creases, indicating that it may be an old or well-used document.

The image shows an open book with a page displaying a text excerpt from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated March 8, 1958. The text discusses an auction event held by the Fogg Museum to contribute to the Humanities Day. The auction, described as a "sale by a professional cataloguer," will feature works of art in various mediums. The purchaser of each object will be able to borrow it for up to five years, with the Fogg Museum paying shipping costs. All proceeds from the bidding will go to the Program for Harvard College. The text also mentions that a panel of experts will discuss the merits of the objects sold, and the training of young men and women for responsible museum positions.

The image shows an open book, likely a publication or bulletin, with a page titled "Auction at Fogg". The page appears to be from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 8, 1958, as indicated by handwritten text at the bottom of the page.

Key Details from the Page:

1. Content Overview:

   • The text discusses an auction event organized by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
   • The auction is described as a contribution to the information and entertainment of the alumni, taking place on March 28 during Alumni Day.
   • The event is part of the Department of Fine Arts at the Fogg Art Museum.

2. Auction Details:

   • The auction will feature items from the Fogg's collection, offered for sale by a professional auctioneer.
   • A catalogue of the "sale" will be provided, describing the works of art in various mediums, which may include forgery.
   • Purchasers will not obtain title to the items immediately but will have permission to borrow them for five years, during which the Fogg Museum will cover insurance costs.
   • The Museum will also cover shipping costs to the Program for Harvard College.

3. Purpose and Context:

   • After the auction, a panel of experts, including directors of prominent museums that trained at the Fogg, will discuss the merits of the objects sold.
   • The auction serves as a way to train young men and women for responsible museum positions, allowing them to face real-world problems and decisions.

4. Physical Characteristics:

   • The book has a red spine and appears to be bound in leather or a similar material.
   • The paper is aged, with visible stains or discoloration, particularly near the top left corner.
   • The handwritten note at the bottom ("Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 8, 1958") suggests this is an archived or preserved copy.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 8, 1958, detailing an upcoming auction at the Fogg Art Museum scheduled for March 28. The auction is intended to benefit alumni and serve as an educational exercise for aspiring museum professionals. The page is part of a bound book with a red spine, showing signs of age and wear.

This is an image of a page from a book or pamphlet, possibly a bulletin or newsletter, with the specific content provided on a pasted clipping. There is visible aging and discoloration of the paper, particularly around the edges, suggesting it may be quite old.

The text on the page announces an event titled "Auction at Fogg" and is dated March 8, 1958. The text references Harvard University, mentioning that the event is "a further contribution to the information and entertainment of alumni" during an event at Cambridge on "Harvard Day, March 28". The auction is said to be hosted by the Department of Fine Arts and will feature the "sale" of artworks by the Fogg Art Museum for symbolic purposes, as actual ownership does not transfer. The event also seems to involve a discussion about the role of the Fogg in training young museum professionals.

The bottom of the page bears a handwritten note saying "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 8, 1958", which identifies the source of the clipping. The image conveys an educational and historical context within Harvard University involving the arts and alumni engagement.

The image shows an old book page with a newspaper clipping pasted near the top center. The clipping is titled "Auction at Fogg" and discusses an auction event organized by the Department of Fine Arts at the Fogg Museum on Harvard's campus, scheduled for March 28 (year not specified in the clipping). The auction features works of art offered for sale by a professional auctioneer, with the purchasers receiving permission to borrow the items for five years rather than full ownership. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Program for Harvard College. The clipping also notes that after the auction, a panel of experts will discuss the merits of the objects sold and the training of museum professionals.

Below the clipping, handwritten text in blue ink reads: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 8, 1958." There is some light staining and aging visible on the page, indicating that the book and the clipping are quite old. The book itself has a red cover. The rest of the page is blank.

• A photographed open book page with a small newspaper clipping glued near the top center.
• The clipping is titled “Auction at Fogg” and contains a block of text describing a Harvard-related event involving the Fogg Museum.
• At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten caption in blue ink: “Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 8, 1958.”
• The page is aged and yellowed, with a few stains and wear along the edges; the book binding is visible on the left.

The image shows a page from what appears to be a book or scrapbook. Pasted on the page is a newspaper clipping titled "Auction at Fogg." The clipping outlines an event that is part of Harvard's alumni day celebrations, where the Fogg Museum and the Department of Fine Arts will hold an "auction" of items from the museum's collection. The highlighted text in the clipping appears to emphasize details about the auction process and the roles of participants. Below the clipping, handwritten text reads: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, March 8, 1958." The page also shows some stains and discoloration, possibly due to age.