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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803266

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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.

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The image shows a letter dated February 7, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, who is the News Office Director at Weld Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The letter is from John Coolidge and expresses gratitude for sending a photograph taken at the Fogg Museum, which captures a winter evening scene. The writer appreciates the photograph, noting that such scenes are rare. Coolidge mentions that they would keep the print on file but would also be in touch if they need a new print at any future time. The letter concludes with the signature "Sincerely yours," followed by the sender's name, John Coolidge. The letter is written on what appears to be a typewritten document.

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The image shows a typed letter dated February 7, 1956, addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter, written by John Coolidge, thanks Mr. Tobey for sending a splendid night shot with a striking photograph of the Fogg Museum against a winter evening background. Coolidge expresses appreciation for the print and mentions that such high-quality images are rarely seen. He notes that the Fogg Museum will keep the print for publicity purposes and will contact Mr. Tobey if a new print is needed in the future. The letter concludes with a polite closing, "Sincerely yours," followed by the name "John Coolidge." The letter is placed on an open, light-colored folder or binder, with some labels visible on the right side.

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The image shows a letter dated February 7, 1956, addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Here's a detailed summary of the content:

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

The letter starts with a greeting:

Dear Mr. Tobey:

The body of the letter expresses gratitude for a photograph:

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.

The writer also mentions an intention to use the photograph:

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.

The letter concludes with a sign-off:

Sincerely yours,
John Coolidge

The signature is handwritten, indicating the letter was personally signed by John Coolidge. The letter appears to be filed in a binder or folder.

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The image shows a piece of correspondence dated February 7, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office in Weld Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letterhead and signature are not visible, but the closing signature is by John Coolidge.

Here is the content of the letter:


February 7, 1956

Mr. William H. Tobey
News Office
Weld Hall
Harvard University
Cambridge 38
Massachusetts

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 files as possible publicity material, and will place an order with you for a new print whenever the need arises.

Sincerely yours,

John Coolidge

The letter appears to be part of a collection of documents, as indicated by the visible tab and numbering in the top right corner of the page.

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The image shows a letter dated February 7, 1956, addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, who was at the News Office at Weld Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The letter is from John Coolidge and reads as follows:

"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 letter is typed on a light blue paper and is clipped into what appears to be a file folder or binder, which has a page number "2" visible at the top right corner.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.