Archives Scrapbooks

The image shows an open scrapbook or journal with two newspaper clippings pasted on its pages.

The first clipping, titled "Fakes Found in Art Show," is from the Harvard Crimson, dated Friday, March 13, 1959. The article discusses an incident at the Fogg Museum where reproductions of original paintings were mistakenly exhibited as originals. The article highlights the role of a student collection and the museum's efforts to educate students about art. It also mentions the discovery of the fakes by a student and the subsequent investigation by the museum staff.

The second clipping is from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Thursday, March 12, 1959. It contains two brief news items:

1. "Indochina: U.S. Accused" - This item reports on a statement by the Laos Government accusing the U.S. of involvement in the death of a Laotian Prince. The U.S. State Department denied the allegations.

2. "Italy: Mussolini Acquitted" - This item reports on the acquittal of Vittorio Mussolini, son of the former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, in a military court. The acquittal was due to insufficient evidence regarding his alleged role in aiding the escape of a Nazi war criminal.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the pages of the scrapbook, indicating a collection of significant news events from that period.

The image displays an open book or scrapbook with two newspaper clippings pasted on the right-hand page.

1. The upper clipping, from the Harvard Crimson dated Friday, March 13, 1959, features an article titled "Fakes Found in Art Show." The article discusses how some works exhibited as originals in the Student Collection at the Fogg Museum turned out to be reproductions or forgeries. The staff at the Fogg Museum, though acknowledging the fakes, suggested that the experience might be educational for the students. The article also mentions reactions from faculty, including Professor George P. H. de T. Glazer and Professor Benjamin Rowland, who had varying opinions on the matter.

2. The lower clipping, from the Christian Science Monitor dated Thursday, March 12, 1959, has the headline "Asia Rift—Cameroons" along with a section titled "World News in Brief." The brief news items include a mention of an accusation by Prince Sihanouk against the United States regarding neutrality, and a report about an Italian court case where a man was acquitted of attempting to sell a forged painting.

The clippings are neatly arranged, with the Harvard Crimson article positioned above the Christian Science Monitor piece. The book appears to be used for collecting or preserving these newspaper articles.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from the early 1950s, specifically dated March 13, 1959, and March 12, 1959, respectively.

1. Top Clipping (Harvard Crimson, March 13, 1959):
   The headline reads, "Fakes Found in Art Show." The article by Charles L. Kingson discusses the discovery of counterfeit artworks in an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The museum staff was blamed for not having enough oversight, and some works were found to be reproductions. One particular piece, labeled "Rufino Tamayo," was identified as a forgery. The article highlights the lack of responsibility in labeling and the students' involvement in the exhibition. Professors and museum staff were criticized for not being strict enough in verifying the authenticity of the artworks. The article also mentions that many of the fakes were submitted accidentally and were often gifts.

2. Bottom Clipping (The Christian Science Monitor, March 12, 1959):
   The headline is "World News in Brief" and includes several brief reports:

   • Indochina: Prince Sihanouk of Cambodia has accused the United States of turning the Indochina region into a "police state" and has criticized the United States' military presence.
   • Italy: A military court in Florence acquitted Vittorio Mussolini, the son of Benito Mussolini, after it was found that his paintings were stolen from a museum in 1943 and were subsequently sold.

These clippings cover significant international and domestic news events from March 1959.

The image shows two newspaper clippings inserted into an old book or scrapbook.

1. Top Clipping:

   • Title: "Fakes Found in Art Show"
   • By: Charles L. Kingson
   • Date: March 13, 1959 (Harvard Crimson)
   • Content: The article discusses an exhibition of artworks at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, where several pieces were discovered to be reproductions or forgeries. It mentions that some students were found to be submitting their own work under the names of famous artists, with the approval of some professors. The article highlights a lack of thorough vetting and oversight, leading to the acceptance of these fakes. It also touches on the broader implications for academic integrity and the role of students and professors in this incident.

2. Bottom Clipping:

   • Title: "World News in Brief" (under the heading "Africa Rift - Cameroons")
   • Date: March 12, 1959 (The Christian Science Monitor, Boston)
   • Content: This section contains brief international news items:
     • Indochina: Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia has accused the United States of turning Laos into a military base.
     • Italy: Vittorio Mussolini, son of Benito Mussolini, has been acquitted by a military court in Florence on charges of fraud and embezzlement.

The clippings are preserved within the pages of a book, indicating they were likely collected or saved for reference or interest.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from March 1959, each detailing different news stories.

1. Top Clipping:

   • Headline: "Fakes Found in Art Show"
   • Author: Charles L. Kingson
   • Source: Harvard Crimson, Friday, March 13, 1959
   • Summary: The article discusses an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum where several pieces were found to be forgeries. The forgeries included a painting labeled as "Rouen" by Raoul Dufy and another attributed to Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The students responsible for these forgeries created them to test the museum staff's ability to identify genuine works. The article mentions that the students were not reprimanded but were instead given a chance to explain their actions. The staff at the museum was aware of the students' involvement and had arranged for the forgeries to be part of the exhibition. The article also touches on the broader issue of art forgery and the difficulty in discerning genuine works from fakes.

2. Bottom Clipping:

   • Headline: "World News in Brief"
   • Source: The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Thursday, March 12, 1959
   • Summary: This section includes brief news headlines from around the world:
     • Indochina: Prince Sihanouk of Cambodia, leader of the United Front, has accused the United States of turning the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) into a military alliance aimed at containing communism.
     • Italy: Vittorio Mussolini, son of the former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, was acquitted in a military court in Florence. The court found him not guilty of charges related to the murder of his mistress, Anna Maria Mazzoni, in 1943. The case involved a painting that was also part of the evidence.

The clippings are pasted into a book, suggesting that they were saved for reference or historical documentation purposes.

The image is a newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Thursday, March 12, 1959. It contains several articles, the main ones being:

1. "Fakes Found in Art Show" by Charles L. Kinsoon:

   • The article discusses the discovery of counterfeit artworks in a student art collection at Harvard University. Several pieces purportedly by famous artists like Picasso, Rouault, and Dufy were identified as fakes.
   • The scandal emerged when an art connoisseur, Hanns Swarzenski, identified inconsistencies in the works.
   • The students who contributed the fakes admitted their involvement, stating they had been misled by a friend in Paris named "Poggy."
   • The article mentions the embarrassment and discussions about the authenticity of modern art, with some experts suggesting that the fakes might have been created by someone with a good knowledge of art.
   • The curator of the Fogg Museum, John Coolidge, downplayed the incident, stating that the collection was meant to be a learning experience for students.

2. "World News in Brief":

   • Indochina: U.S. Accused:
     • Prince Souvanna Phouma, neutralist ex-Premier of Laos, accused the United States of turning the country into a battlefield by supporting anti-neutralist forces. He urged the International Control Commission to intervene.
   • Italy: Mussolini Acquitted:
     • A military court in Florence acquitted Vito Mussolini, the grandson of the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, and three others in the 1943 slaying of five young Italians. Vito Mussolini was a minor prosecutor in the case.

Additionally, the clipping includes a section header for "Asia Rift—Camerouns" suggesting other news coverage, but this part is not fully visible in the image.

The image shows a scrapbook page containing two old newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The top clipping is titled "Fakes Found in Art Show" by Charles I. Kingson and discusses the issue of fake or reproduced artworks being exhibited as originals in a Student Collection at the Fogg Museum. It mentions a specific example of a painting mislabeled as original, the staff's disclaimers about responsibility, and opinions from various professors on the matter of student collections and art fraud.

The bottom clipping is from THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, BOSTON, dated Thursday, March 12, 1959. It contains a brief section of world news titled "World News in Brief," with headlines including "Indochina: U.S. Accused" and "Italy: Mussolini Acquitted." There is also a snippet about an American art expert, Bernard Berenson, who has donated a priceless 14th-century painting to Florence’s Uffizi Gallery.

Both clippings are yellowed with age, and the scrapbook page itself is a light brown color.

This image shows two newspaper clippings from different sources, both dated from March 1959, pasted onto what appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of articles.

The top clipping, titled "Fakes Found in Art Show," is from the Harvard Crimson, dated Friday, March 13, 1959. The article discusses some works in a student collection at an art museum being recognized as forgeries. Knowledge of these fakes has led to them being segregated from the rest, and one specific work mentioned is "Bust of Savonarola" by Hyman Bloom. It also touches on skepticism from faculty and others regarding labelling as fakes and mentions Benjamin Rowland Jr., a professor of Fine Arts. It concludes with a discussion about the impact of collecting fakes on the art world and collectors.

The bottom clipping is from The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, dated Thursday, March 12, 1959. It showcases headlines and snippets of news under the title "World News in Brief." The news items cover various international topics including events in Indochina, actions by the United States, a trial concerning Vittorio Mussolini, and an art piece by Piero della Francesca entering an American gallery. The subjects suggest significant political, legal, and cultural occurrences of the time.

Both articles provide a snapshot of historical and cultural concerns from that period, reflecting the interest in art, political developments, and international relations during the late 1950s.

A book is open, and the pages are facing each other. The left page has a newspaper clipping that is pasted on it. The clipping has the text "Fakes Found in Art Show" at the top. The text below is blurry, and it seems to be a news article. The right page has another newspaper clipping with the text "World News in Brief" at the top.

The image shows a spread of an open book with several pages visible. The left page has a headline "Fakes Found in Art Show" by Charles I. Kingston, and it discusses an incident where fake artworks were found in a student collection at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions that some of the fakes were submitted accidentally and that the students were not fully aware of the extent of the problem. The right page has a headline "World News in Brief" and includes several brief news items, including one about Italy, where a military court has acquitted Vittorio Mussolini, the eldest son of the late Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, of wartime desertion. The articles are from The Christian Science Monitor, dated March 12 and 13, 1959.