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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 806926

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • The top left corner has a clipping from the "Burelles Press Clipping Bureau," which is based in Chicago, Illinois. The clipping has the name "Frank" and a date (likely a month and year) written in handwriting.
  2. Top Middle Section:

    • There is a newspaper clipping titled "Art Institute Jobs." It includes photographs of three individuals: Hans Huth, Joachim, and Alan Sawyer.
  3. Top Right Section:

    • This section is blank.
  4. Middle Left Section:

    • There is another newspaper clipping with the headline "Huth, Joachim and Sawyer Win Promotions." The article discusses the promotions of three individuals at the Art Institute of Chicago:
      • Hans Huth is promoted to the new position of associate curator of painting and sculpture.
      • Joachim is promoted to assistant curator of painting and sculpture.
      • Alan Sawyer is promoted to assistant curator of prints and drawings.
    • The article mentions that Hans Huth studied art history at Harvard and received his Ph.D. degree in 1957.
  5. Middle Right Section:

    • There is a clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated Friday, September 12. The headline reads "incoln — 'World o..." (the rest of the headline is cut off).
    • The clipping includes a photograph of two individuals, one of whom is identified as Honore Champion, a recent gift to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
  6. Bottom Left Section:

    • There is a smaller clipping titled "Curator in Munich." It discusses the appointment of Hans Huth as a curator at the Art Institute of Chicago. The article mentions his background and experience.
    • Below this, there is another small clipping titled "Also From Germany," which provides additional information about Hans Huth's background and his move to the United States.
    • There is also a clipping titled "Bates Begins," which discusses the beginning of a new position for someone named Bates at the Art Institute.

The clippings are arranged neatly on the page, with some overlapping, and are likely part of a larger collection documenting events and individuals related to the Art Institute of Chicago.

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The image shows a collection of clippings from newspapers and magazines, primarily from the 1950s, pasted together on a piece of cardstock or a similar material.

  1. Top Clipping:

    • This is a clipping from Burrelles' Press Clipping Bureau, dated January 12, 1958.
    • The headline reads "Art Institute Jobs."
    • It features photographs of three men: Harold Joachim, Alex Sawyer, and Alan Roth.
    • The article discusses promotions within the Art Institute staff, specifically naming Harold Joachim and Alex Sawyer, highlighting their new roles.
  2. Middle Clipping:

    • This is a piece from the Christian Science Monitor dated September 12, 1958.
    • The headline reads "Lincoln – 'World of..." with a partial phrase, and there's an accompanying photograph labeled "Le Couple Chantant" by Honoré Daumier, a gift to the Peabody Museum at Harvard University.
    • The article seems to be about a historical or cultural event involving Lincoln, possibly relating to art or a significant exhibit.

The newspaper clippings appear to be part of a collection focusing on career moves and significant appointments within an art institution, likely the Art Institute of Chicago, given the context and references to Harold Joachim and Alex Sawyer.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with several newspaper clippings pasted on the right-hand page. The clippings are primarily from the Christian Science Monitor, dated Friday, September 12, 1958. The main clipping at the bottom of the page features an article titled "Lincoln – ‘World of ’" with an accompanying photograph of a statue. This statue is identified as "La Couple Chantant" by Henri Daumier, a recent gift to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

There are two other clippings above this. One is an article titled "Art Institute Jobs," featuring three portraits of men identified as Harold Joachim, Alex J. Sawyer, and Roy R. Neuberger, with a note about their roles at the Art Institute. The other clipping, titled "Huth, Joachim and Sawyer Win Promotions," provides details about the promotions of these individuals.

Additionally, there is a small label at the top of the page from "Burelle's, Press Clipping Bureau, Chicago, Ill., American, 10 cents," with a date stamp of May 12, 1968.

The left-hand page of the scrapbook is empty, with visible lines possibly for organizing more clippings in the future. The overall context of the page suggests it is dedicated to news related to art and its key figures, as well as significant contributions to museums.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated Friday, September 12, 1958. The headline on the left side of the clipping reads "Art Institute Jobs," and it discusses recent appointments at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Key points from the article:

  1. Huth, Joachim, and Sawyer Win Promotions:

    • Three major appointments were made at the Art Institute.
    • Hans Huth was promoted to the position of curator of the newly created department of prints and drawings.
    • Harold Joachim assumes the role of curator of prints.
    • Allen Sawyer becomes the appointed curator of the department of Oriental art.
  2. Curator in Munich:

    • Halldor Soehner, a former curator at the Bavarian State Picture Galleries, has been appointed curator of the Charles H. and Mary F. S. Worcester collection of paintings in Munich.
  3. Also from Germany:

    • Joachim Wolfgang Ewald, previously a curator at the Germanic Museum in Nuremberg, becomes the curator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture at the Art Institute.
  4. Bates Degreete:

    • Bates Lowry, previously an instructor at the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University, becomes the associate curator of painting and sculpture at the Art Institute.

Additionally, the image includes a photograph of an artwork titled "Le Couple Charmant" by Honoré Daumier, which is described as a recent gift to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The artwork is shown in the upper right section of the clipping.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and documents related to art and academic appointments, likely from the mid-20th century. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Buzzelle's Press Clipping Bureau, Chicago):

    • The clipping is from a press clipping bureau in Chicago, dated January 12, 1958.
    • It is titled "Art Institute Jobs" and features a small article with three photographs of individuals: Harold Joachim, Alan Sawyer, and Hans Huth.
  2. Main Article (Center):

    • The article is titled "Huth, Joachim and Sawyer Win Promotions".
    • It details three major appointments at the Art Institute of Chicago.
      • Hans Huth, who was the Institute’s curator since 1932, is appointed as curator of European painting and sculpture.
      • Harold Joachim, who has been curator of prints since 1936, is appointed curator of European paintings.
      • Alan Sawyer, who was an assistant curator, is promoted to curator of European sculpture and decorative arts.
    • The article also mentions that Hans Huth will be on leave for a year to serve as curator of paintings at the Pinakothek in Munich.
    • Harold Joachim is noted for his extensive study of German art, especially of the 16th and 17th centuries.
    • Alan Sawyer is recognized for his work in organizing exhibitions and his academic background, including an M.A. degree from Harvard University.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, Boston):

    • This clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated September 12, 1963.
    • It features an article titled "Lincoln - 'World of..."
    • The article includes a photograph of a painting titled "Le Couple Chantant" by Honoré Daumier, which is a recent gift to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Overall, the image appears to be a compilation of news articles related to appointments and acquisitions in the art world, specifically within the Art Institute of Chicago and Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open book with several press clippings inserted into it. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • The clipping is from "Burrelles' Press Clipping Bureau" dated February 12, 1958.
    • The headline is "Art Institute Jobs."
    • Three men are featured in photographs with their names: Harold Joachim, Alex Sawyer, and Harry Huth.
    • The article mentions promotions within the Art Institute staff. Harold Joachim is appointed curator of prints, Alex Sawyer is promoted to assistant director of the museum school, and Harry Huth is promoted to acting curator of paintings.
  2. Main Left Clipping:

    • This is a more detailed article titled "Huth, Joachim and Sawyer Win Promotions."
    • It elaborates on the promotions mentioned above:
      • Harry Huth, who has been a curator since 1932, is promoted to acting curator of paintings.
      • Harold Joachim is appointed curator of prints. Joachim studied art history in Germany and received his Ph.D. from Leipzig University.
      • Alex Sawyer is promoted to assistant director of the museum school. Sawyer, who has an M.A. degree, was involved in the organization of prints and was previously a curator at Bates College.
  3. Right Clipping:

    • This clipping is from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated September 12, 1958.
    • The headline is "Lincoln – 'World of' by Honoré Daumier."
    • The article discusses the gift of a recent work titled "Le Couple Chantant" by Honoré Daumier to the Fog Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • The clipping includes a black-and-white photograph of the artwork.

The clippings appear to be documenting significant personnel changes and acquisitions within the Art Institute and Harvard University's art museum.

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The image shows a scrapbook page featuring two clipped newspaper articles.

The article on the left is titled "Art Institute Jobs" with three black-and-white portrait photos of men labeled Harold Joachim, Alan Sawyer, and Hans Huth. Below the photos, the headline reads "Huth, Joachim and Sawyer Win Promotions." The article discusses the major appointments at the Art Institute, highlighting the advancements of Hans Huth, Harold Joachim, and Alan Sawyer, including details about their careers and educational backgrounds.

At the top of this article is a label from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a date stamp from May 12, 1958.

The article on the right is a clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor, Boston," dated Friday, September 12, (year not fully visible). It features an image titled "Le Couple Chantant," by Honoré Daumier, described as a recent gift to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The photo shows a person holding a child, with faces blurred out.

Both articles are taped or glued onto the scrapbook page with some visible wear and aging on the edges of the paper.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of news clippings and articles. At the top left, there is a label from a press clippings bureau with some text and dates written in ink. Below this label, there is a newspaper clipping with the headline "Art Institute Jobs" followed by another heading that reads "Huth, Joachim and Sawyer Win Promotions". The article underneath discusses major appointments made at an art institute.

At the bottom right of the page, there's another clipped article from the Christian Science Monitor with the date "Friday, September 12, [year obscured]". This article seems to be about an artwork or exhibit, referencing "Le Couple Charnel" by Renaud Brame, a report on the "First Art Olympics, Ferrand University".

There are also various other texts and portions of articles visible that provide context about various individuals' academic and professional achievements, related to the art world and academia. Some portions of the text are overlaid with the aforementioned clippings, making them partially unreadable.

The clippings exhibit signs of age with some discoloration and fraying edges, suggesting historical significance or that they have been preserved for archival purposes. The page is contained within what appears to be an archival storage or binder, with a clip at the top to hold the papers in place.

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The image depicts an open book or scrapbook, likely from the mid-20th century, featuring a collection of clippings and articles. The left page shows a header titled "Art Institute Jobs" with a subheading "Huth, Joachim and Sawyer Win Promotions." This section includes a photograph of three men—Harold Joachim, Alan Sawyer, and John Ruth—alongside a brief description of their appointments at the Art Institute. The text highlights their roles and achievements, such as Joachim becoming the curator of prints and drawings, and Sawyer assuming the position of assistant curator.

The right page contains a newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated Friday, September 12, 1958, from Boston. The headline reads "Lincoln — 'World of...'" and includes a black-and-white photograph of two individuals, presumably Abraham Lincoln and another person, engaged in a conversation. Below the image, there is a caption mentioning "Le Couple Chanson" by Honoré Daumier, noting that it is a recent gift to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The book itself has a worn, aged appearance, with visible spine and edges, suggesting it is part of an archive or collection. The overall layout and content indicate it is a curated scrapbook or reference material, possibly used for historical or professional documentation related to art institutions and notable figures.

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The image shows a book that appears to be a clipping book. The book has a brown cover and a blue spine. It is open to a page that contains several newspaper clippings and articles. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern and are of different sizes and shapes. The articles are about various topics, including art, history, and science. The clippings are glued to the pages of the book, and some of them have been torn or cut from their original sources. The book appears to be a collection of articles and clippings that have been gathered and organized by someone for reference or research purposes.