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The image shows a typed letter dated February 7, 1956, addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, who is at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is typed on a light blue paper and is being held in a document folder with a beige background and black tape around the edges. The letter expresses gratitude for sending a photograph of the Fogg Museum at night, noting that it is a striking winter evening scene. It mentions that the museum photo will be kept in a publicity file and that an order will be placed for a new print if needed. The letter is signed by John Coolidge. The document folder appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the tabs labeled "Objects" and "Galleries" on the side of the folder.

This image shows a typed letter on light blue paper, dated February 7, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, who works in the News Office at Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is signed by John Coolidge.

The content of the letter expresses gratitude for a photograph sent to the recipient, which features a night shot with the Fogg Museum in the background. The sender praises the photograph as a striking image capturing a winter evening, noting that such scenes are rare nowadays. The sender also mentions that with the recipient's permission, they will keep the print in their file of possible publicity material and will place an order for a new print when needed.

The letter is placed in an open file folder with a light beige cover. The folder has some tabs and labels visible, including one labeled "Objects" and another labeled "Openings Galleries." There is a handwritten number "2" in the top right corner of the file folder. The letter is clipped to a white sheet of paper within the folder.

The image shows a letter written on a piece of paper. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, who is the News Office at Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is dated February 7, 1956, and is signed by John Coolidge. The letter is typed and has a formal tone. It appears to be a response to a previous communication from Mr. Tobey, as it begins with "Dear Mr. Tobey." The letter expresses gratitude for a photograph and mentions the possibility of using it for publicity material. The letter is placed on top of a folder with a green border, and there are two orange labels on the right side of the folder.

The image is a close-up of a document that appears to be a letter, dated February 7, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is signed by John Coolidge. The letter discusses a photograph of the Fogg Museum in the night shot, which was sent to Mr. Tobey. The sender expresses gratitude for the photograph and mentions that it is a striking image with a striking background. The letter also mentions that they will keep the photograph in their files and may order a new print if needed.

The image shows an open file folder or archival binder containing a single typed letter. The letter is dated February 7, 1956, and is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is signed by John Coolidge.

Key Details from the Letter:

• Purpose: The letter expresses gratitude for a photograph sent by Mr. Tobey. The sender appreciates the "splendid night shot with the Fogg Museum in the background," noting that it is a striking winter evening scene.
• Content: The sender mentions that the photograph is rare and notes that, with the recipient's permission, they will keep the print for a new file of possible publicity material. They also indicate that they will place an order for a new print whenever the need arises.
• Tone: The letter is formal and polite, reflecting a professional correspondence.

Visual Context:

• The letter is placed inside a beige file folder, which appears to be part of an organized archival or record-keeping system.
• The folder has visible tabs or labels on the right side, suggesting it is part of a larger filing system. One visible label reads "ARCHITECTURE," indicating the folder may be part of an archive related to architectural records or correspondence.
• The overall setting suggests an academic or institutional environment, consistent with the mention of Harvard University.

Summary:

The image depicts a formal letter of thanks and acknowledgment from John Coolidge to Mr. William H. Tobey, dated February 7, 1956, regarding a photograph of the Fogg Museum. The letter is preserved within an organized file folder, likely part of an archival system related to architecture or institutional records.

The image presents a letter from John Coolidge to William H. Tobey, dated February 7, 1956, on a piece of white paper. The letter is typed and features the following details:

• Date and Address
  • The date "February 7, 1956" is centered at the top of the page.
  • The address "Mr. William H. Tobey" is listed below the date, followed by "News Office" and "Weld Hall 4" on separate lines.
  • The address continues with "Harvard University" on one line, and "Cambridge 38" and "Massachusetts" on separate lines.
• Body of the Letter
  • The body of the letter begins with "Dear Mr. Tobey:" and expresses gratitude for sending a photograph of the Fogg Museum in the background.
  • The letter describes the photograph as a "splendid night shot" and mentions that it is a "striking photograph of the kind of winter evening that one sees only too rarely nowadays."
  • The letter concludes with "With your permission we shall keep the print in our file of possible publicity material, and will place an order with you for a new print whenever the need arises."
• Signature and Closing
  • The letter is signed "Sincerely yours," followed by "John Coolidge."

The letter is placed on a piece of white paper, which is attached to a beige folder with a green cover. The folder has a small orange tab on the right side, and a small piece of paper with illegible writing is visible on the left side. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

The image depicts a letter from John Coolidge to Mr. William H. Tobey, dated February 7, 1956. The letter is typed on blue paper and expresses gratitude for sending a photograph of the Fog Museum in the background. It also mentions that the print is rare and will be kept for future use.

Key Points:

• Date: February 7, 1956
• Sender: John Coolidge
• Recipient: Mr. William H. Tobey
• Content: Gratitude for sending a photograph of the Fog Museum in the background
• Print: Rare and will be kept for future use

Additional Information:

• The letter is typed on blue paper.
• The photograph is not visible in the image.
• The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The image depicts a scanned letter, dated February 7, 1956, from John Coolidge to Mr. William H. Tobey, situated on a white sheet of paper within a beige folder.

Letter Details

• The letter is typed on blue paper and expresses gratitude for a nighttime photograph of the Fogg Museum.
• The photograph is described as having a striking winter background.
• The letter requests permission to use the image for publicity purposes and to order additional prints as needed.

Folder and Surroundings

• The folder is open, revealing a white sheet of paper underneath the letter.
• A small orange tab is visible on the right side of the folder, although its text is illegible.
• The folder is placed on a gray background, suggesting that it may be part of a larger collection or archive.

The image presents a scanned document, likely from an archive or collection, featuring a letter dated February 7, 1956. The letter is typed on blue paper and addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

Letter Content:

• The letter expresses gratitude for sending a photograph of the Foggs Museum in the night shot with a striking background.
• It is described as "one of the kind of winter evening that one sees only too rarely nowadays."
• The sender requests permission to keep the print in their file of possible publicity material and promises to place an order with Tobey for a new print whenever the need arises.

Letter Details:

• Date: February 7, 1956
• Sender: John Coolidge
• Recipient: Mr. William H. Tobey
• Address: News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts

Document Presentation:

• The letter is placed on top of a stack of papers, including a white sheet with a faint pencil notation "[2]" in the upper right corner.
• The documents are contained within a green folder or binder, visible along the right edge of the image.
• Two tabs are partially visible on the right side of the folder: one orange and one yellow.

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a scanned document from an archive or collection, showcasing a letter from John Coolidge to Mr. William H. Tobey regarding a photograph of the Foggs Museum. The presentation suggests a careful organization and preservation of historical correspondence.

The image shows a letter dated February 7, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is typed on blue paper and is placed inside a folder. The content of the letter reads:

"Dear Mr. Tobey:

Many thanks for sending the splendid night shot with the Fogg museum in the background. It is a striking photograph of a kind of winter lighting that one sees only too rarely nowadays. We shall keep the print in our files for possible publicity material, and will place an order with you for a new print whenever the need arises.

Sincerely yours,

John Coolidge"

The letter is neatly typed and signed, and it appears to be a professional correspondence regarding a photograph sent to the museum. The folder containing the letter has several tabs with labels, indicating it is part of an organized filing system.