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The image appears to be a scanned page from a publication titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter." The specific issue is dated May 16, 1958, and provides a report on an event held at Harvard University. The event, described on the page, was a mock auction and panel discussion organized by the Fogg Art Museum and the Department of Fine Arts, aimed at raising funds for a program at Harvard College.
The newsletter mentions the participation of over 600 Harvard alumni and their wives who attended this event at Paine Hall. It highlights the auction of twelve objects from the Fogg collection, with the proceeds going to the educational program. The objects, which are part of the Fogg's collection, will be returned to the museum at the end of the five-year loan period. The newsletter also details the largest prices paid for the auctioned items, including works by artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Constantin Guys, and Juan Miro.
Below the main article, there are clippings from other sources, including the "New York Times" and "Boston Herald." These clippings provide additional information about Edward W. Forbes, a former director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The clippings discuss Forbes' appointment as the first honorary fellow of the International Institute for the Conservation of Museum Objects and the establishment of the Edward Waldo Forbes Prize for "conspicuous service in conservation." The clippings mention Forbes' contributions and his service to the museum and conservation field.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive containing clippings related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum. The top section features a newsletter from "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research," dated May 16, 1958. It describes a mock auction event held at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum as part of Harvard Day festivities, where over 600 Harvard alumni and their spouses participated, raising $7,250 for a program at Harvard College through bidding on art objects from the museum's collection. The text mentions auctioneer William A. Smyth, auction master John Coolidge, and highlights some of the winning bids, such as an oil sketch by Pierre-Auguste Renoir sold for $1,850.
Below the newsletter, there are three newspaper clippings:
An article from the New York Times dated September 21, 1958, announcing the establishment of the Edward Waldo Forbes Prize for the conservation of museum objects. It notes Edward Waldo Forbes as the first honorary fellow of the International Institute for the Conservation of Museum Objects and describes the prize as an award for outstanding service in conservation.
A clipping from the Boston Herald, dated September 18, 1958, also honors Edward W. Forbes for his work as a former museum director and for his contributions to the conservation of museum objects.
A clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, also dated September 18, 1958, details Edward W. Forbes's appointment as an honorary fellow of the International Institute for the Conservation of Museum Objects and his role in establishing the Edward Waldo Forbes Prize.
The page appears aged, with a brownish tone and some wear, indicating its historical nature. The clippings are glued onto the page, and there are handwritten notes or markings on the edges and between the clippings, possibly for organizational or archival purposes.
This image displays a preserved scrapbook page from 1958, featuring clippings related to The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
The page is headed by the “THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER” dated May 16, 1958. The masthead includes the Harvard shield, names of the Executive Director Gordon Huggins and Editor Katharine Copeland, and the address 17 Dunster Street, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.
The main article, titled “FOGG ART MUSEUM,” recounts a mock auction and panel discussion held after Harvard’s Day (March 28, 1958) for the benefit of the Fogg and the Department of Fine Arts. Over 600 alumni and their wives attended. At the auction:
The auctioneer, Mr. William A. Smyth, humorously warned that “Harvard benefits anyway” if copies or fakes were included, since “Harvard would still be the winner – ‘Heads, you win; tails, Harvard benefits anyway.’”
Following the auction, a panel of museum directors and curators discussed the merits of the “sold” objects. They emphasized the difficulty in distinguishing true from false art and highlighted the extensive training required to acquire such expertise.
Below the newsletter article, three newspaper clippings are pasted:
Left (Newspaper clipping): Headlined “MUSEUM PRIZE SET UP” from the “New York Times, September 21, 1958” (marked with “11/21/58” and “THINGS” in pencil). It announces Harvard University’s creation of the Edward W. Forbes Prize for conservation, honoring the first honorary fellow of the International Institute for the Conservation of Museum Objects — Edward Waldo Forbes. The prize recognizes distinguished service in protecting, preserving, restoring, and maintaining objects of historic or artistic importance. The article notes Forbes (former Fogg director) was also honored at a celebration on his 85th birthday.
Center (Boston Herald clipping): Dated Sept. 18, 1958. Headlined “Edward W. Forbes Honored, Former Museum Director”. It reiterates that Edward Waldo Forbes was awarded the “Edward Waldo Forbes Prize for ‘conspicuous service in conservation’” by the International Institute for Conservation of Museum Objects — an institute he helped found and is now its senior member. It notes he was appointed the first head of the Fogg Art Museum in 1909.
Right (Christian Science Monitor clipping): Dated September 18, 1958. Headlined “Edward Forbes Honored”. It confirms Forbes, director emeritus of the Fogg Art Museum, was appointed the first honorary fellow of the International Institute for the Conservation of Museum Objects. He was also awarded the Edward Forbes Prize for conservation, announced at a ceremony in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Museum during his birthday celebration.
Overall, the page documents a significant event at Harvard — a benefit auction that engaged alumni with art history and critique — and commemorates the honor bestowed upon Edward W. Forbes, the former Fogg director, for his pioneering contributions to art conservation. The scrapbook reflects historical documentation practices, with handwritten notations indicating source newspapers and dates. The paper shows signs of aging, with a yellowed tone and slightly brittle edges.
The image is a page from a newsletter, specifically from "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter." The page is dated May 16, 1958, and features several articles and announcements related to Harvard University.
The top section of the page contains the title of the newsletter, "NEWSLETTER," with the Harvard Foundation logo and the names of the Executive Director, Gordon Huggins, and the Executive Secretary, Katherine Copeland, along with the address of the foundation.
Below the title, there is an article about the Fogg Art Museum, which hosted an auction on the afternoon of Harvard's Day (March 28) to benefit the museum and the Department of Fine Arts. The auction raised $7,250, which was given as five-year loans to the highest bidder for twelve objects from the Fogg collection. The money raised will go to a program for Harvard College. The Fogg uses the objects for teaching purposes and has reserved the right to borrow them back for brief periods if needed.
The article also mentions the contributions of individuals like William A. Smyth of the Parke-Bernet Galleries and John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg, who served as auctioneer. It highlights the largest sale, a painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir, "At the Milliner's," which sold for $1,450 to Mark M. Horblit. Other notable sales included works by Juan Miro and John Singleton Copley.
Further down the page, there is an announcement about the Museum Prize Set Up, which honors Edward Waldo Forbes, the former Director of the Fogg Art Museum, with a preservation award. The article notes Forbes's significant contributions to the museum and his role in establishing the Edward Waldo Forbes Prize for "conspicuous service in conservation."
The page also includes a brief mention of Edward W. Forbes being honored in the Christian Science Monitor and the New York Times, with specific dates provided for the announcements.
The layout of the newsletter is straightforward, with articles separated by horizontal lines and some sections highlighted with different fonts or sizes to emphasize key points or titles. The overall tone of the newsletter is formal and informative, aimed at updating readers on the activities and achievements of the Harvard Foundation and its associated institutions.
The image is of a newsletter from The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research. The newsletter has several pages, and the first page is titled "Newsletter" and dated May 16, 1958. The newsletter contains articles about the Fogg Art Museum and its mock auction and panel discussion, as well as an article about Edward W. Forbes, the director of the Fogg Art Museum, being honored with the Institute of Fine Arts Preservation Award. The newsletter also includes advertisements and other articles.
The image depicts an open page from a newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter", dated May 16, 1958. The newsletter is issued by the Gordon Huggins Executive Director and Katharine Copeland, Editor, from 17 Dunster Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page features several articles and announcements related to Harvard University and its affiliated institutions.
The image shows a page from a 1958 Harvard Foundation newsletter focusing on art-related events and honors, particularly highlighting an auction at the Fogg Art Museum, the establishment of a preservation award, and recognition of Edward W. Forbes for his contributions to art conservation. The page includes both printed content and handwritten annotations, indicating its use for reference or study.
This image features a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings and a newsletter pasted onto it. The central focus is a typed newsletter at the top, titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter," dated May 16, 1958. Below the newsletter are several smaller articles and clippings from different newspapers, each discussing museum-related topics, particularly focusing on Edward W. Forbes and his contributions as a director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
Here is a breakdown:
Newsletter: It discusses an event at the Fogg Art Museum involving a mock auction of art pieces. The funds raised were to be directed to Harvard programs. The event incorporated a learning aspect, as experts demonstrated the identification of authentic versus fake art.
Newspaper clippings:
The page is likely part of a curated collection of archival materials celebrating Edward W. Forbes and the activities of the Fogg Art Museum.
The image shows a collection of documents, seemingly from an archive or a historical collection. The primary document is a newsletter titled "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER" from May 16, 1958. The address "17 DUNSTER STREET CAMBRIDGE 38, MASSACHUSETTS" is present along with a phone number, and the names Gordon Higgins (Executive Director) and Katharine Copeland (Editor) are listed.
A section of the newsletter describes an event at the Fogg Art Museum, where over 600 Harvard alumni and their wives attended an auction and panel discussion, spending a notable sum of money on various objects for the benefit of the Fogg and the Department of Fine Arts. It also mentions that the highest bidder can loan the bought items for five years. The article details specific items sold at the auction and mentions William A. Smyth as the auctioneer.
Below the newsletter, there are clippings from other sources: one from the "BOSTON HERALD" dated September 8, 1958, and another from the "CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR", on the same date, both discussing Edward W. Forbes being honored. Forbes was the former Director of the Museum of Fine Arts and was recognized for his contributions to the arts and museum curation. The clipping from the "BOSTON HERALD" has the headline "Edward W. Forbes Honored, Former Museum Director."
Lastly, at the bottom left of the image, small captions are written which include "New York Times" and dates "4/7/58" and "Sept 14, 1959," which likely indicate the dates of related articles or events mentioned in the clippings.
The way the items are displayed suggests this is likely part of a curated collection or a research file, with annotations and notes that might relate to an historical study of these events or individuals.
The image shows a scrapbook page titled "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER," dated May 16, 1958. The newsletter includes a detailed article about a Harvard alumni art auction organized for the benefit of the Fogg Art Museum and the Department of Fine Arts. The auction featured over 12 objects from the Fogg collection loaned to Harvard, with notable pieces such as an oil sketch by Pierre Auguste Renoir and a water color sketch by Juan Miro. It mentions the auctioneer William A. Smyth and the highest bidder Philip H. Walker.
Below the newsletter, there are three clippings from newspapers with reports dated from September 1958 related to Edward W. Forbes, the director emeritus of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, who was honored for his contributions to the museum and the field of conservation. The clippings come from multiple sources including the Boston Herald, Christian Science Monitor, and New York Times, mentioning awards he received and his role as a founding member of the International Institute for Conservation of Museum Objects.
These articles highlight events recognizing Edward Forbes' contributions and the establishment of an award in his honor. The scrapbook page is slightly yellowed with age, reflecting the historical nature of the contents.
This is a scrapbook page showing a mid‑20th century Harvard Foundation Newsletter (May 16, 1958). At the top is a header with a Harvard shield and the word “NEWSLETTER” in red. The page has several clipped newspaper articles attached to a tan backing. The main clipping discusses the Fogg Art Museum and related events, while smaller clippings below reference a “Museum Prize Set Up,” and notices about Edward W. Forbes being honored (Former Museum Director) and a piece from the Christian Science Monitor. The overall look is that of an archival, scrapbook display with yellowed paper and handwritten notes along the margins.