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This image shows a historical document—a typed letter dated February 7, 1956—placed inside what appears to be a archival folder or scrapbook page.

Document Details:

• Date: February 7, 1956
• Recipient: Mr. William H. Tobey, News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts
• Sender: John Coolidge (signature at the bottom)
• Content Summary:
  • Coolidge thanks Tobey for sending a photograph described as a “splendid night shot with the Fogg Museum in the background.”
  • He praises the photo as “a striking photograph of the kind of winter evening that one sees only too rarely nowadays.”
  • He requests permission to keep the print on file for possible publicity materials and to reorder prints as needed in the future.

Visual Context:

• The letter is printed on light blue, possibly onion-skin or semi-transparent, typewritten paper.
• It is mounted or placed atop a larger, plain white sheet of paper.
• This assembly is inside a cream-colored folder or archival mount, with a green backing visible on the right edge.
• A small orange tab labeled “PHOTOS” and a yellow tab labeled “CAMBRIDGE” are visible on the right margin of the folder, suggesting an organized archive or collection, possibly related to Harvard University or the Fogg Museum.
• The number “[2]” is faintly visible in the upper right corner of the cream folder, indicating this may be page or item number 2 in a series.

Significance:

The letter hints at institutional collaboration involving publicity or archiving between Harvard University’s News Office and John CoolIDGE—likely John Coolidge, who was Director of the Fogg Museum from 1948 to 1968. The mention of the “Fogg Museum in the background” suggests the photograph was of architectural or cultural interest, possibly used for promotional or historical records.

Overall, this image captures a small but meaningful moment in mid-20th-century academic and cultural administration.

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.

This is an image of an open book displaying a page with a typed letter. The letter is dated February 7, 1956, and is addressed to a Mr. William F. Tobey at an office in Widener Library, Harvard University. The sender, John Coolidge, expresses thanks for receiving a photograph of the Fogg Museum taken at night. He mentions that the photo is a striking one, showing the kind of winter evening that one rarely sees and comments on the permission to publish the photo. John Coolidge states they will keep the material and may place an order for a new print if the need arises, signing off with "Sincerely yours."

The photograph, which is referenced in the letter, is not visible on the displayed page. There are some signs of handling on the book, with page corners turned and tabs with numbers sticking out on the right, suggesting this is part of a collection or an archive where the letter has been cataloged.

The image shows a typed letter dated February 7, 1956, addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is typed on a blue sheet of paper and is placed on top of a white sheet that is on a beige folder or album page.

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 the kind of winter evening that one sees only too rarely nowadays. 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.

Sincerely yours,

John Coolidge"

The folder or album page beneath the letter is cream-colored with a small handwritten or printed number "[2]" in the upper right corner. There are tabs on the right edge, one orange with the number "Ds93.C75" and another partially legible one underneath.

This image shows a typewritten letter on blue paper, dated February 7, 1956, addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, News Office, Weld Hall 1, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is from John Coolidge and expresses gratitude for a photograph of the Fogg Museum in a winter evening setting. The writer praises the photograph's quality, noting its rarity, and seeks permission to use it for publicity. The letter appears to be pasted in a scrapbook or on a file folder, with small tabs visible on the right.

The image shows an archival scrapbook/page with a blue-toned, typewritten letter placed diagonally on top of white and beige sheets. The letter is dated February 7, 1956 and is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, News Office, Welch Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It begins “Dear Mr. Tobey” and thanks him for sending a night-shot with the Fogg Museum in the background, describing the photograph as striking. It mentions keeping the print for publicity material and ordering a new print when needed. The letter is signed “Sincerely yours, John Coolidge.” There are orange and yellow divider tabs on the right edge, and a faint “[2]” mark in the top-right corner of the beige page.