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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 807022

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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping, dated May 8, 1959, mounted on a dark page of a scrapbook or binder.

The clipping is from the Tribune (e), a newspaper in Lawrence, Mass., published by New England Newspapers Agency, Inc. A handwritten note in blue ink on the clipping reads “Election Report” and “May 8 – 1959,” confirming the date and subject. A printed label above the clipping identifies the newspaper and its circulation.

The article is titled “Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon” and covers the annual meeting and luncheon of the Radcliffe Club of the Merrimack Valley, which was held at the Red Tavern in Methuen.

A black-and-white photograph accompanies the article, captioned “Principals at the annual meeting and luncheon of the Radcliffe Club.” The photo features four women:

  • Seated, left to right:

    • Mrs. Francis B. McCarthy of Andover (a member of the board of trustees)
    • Mrs. Albert S. Rothchild of Andover (retiring president)
  • Standing, left to right:

    • Miss Julia McCarthy of Lawrence (newly elected president)
    • Mrs. Salvatore J. Basile of Andover (newly elected vice-president)

The article lists the newly elected officers:

  • President: Miss Julia McCarthy
  • Vice-president: Mrs. Salvatore J. Basile
  • Co-chairman (Hospitality): Mrs. Bernard T. Mulholland of Andover
  • Chairman (Program): Miss Katherine Hastings of Lawrence
  • Co-chairman: Mrs. James Brown of Lowell

Other elected officials include an honorary board member (Mrs. Kenneth Kepel of Haverhill) and members of the nominating committee (Miss Anna M. Ryan of Lowell, Miss Florence I. Haden Devlin, and Mrs. Jerome E. Andrews, Jr., of Andover).

The article also notes that Mrs. Albert Rothchild, the retiring president, presided over the business meeting and encouraged members to “trust their own eyes and not be hesitant in buying paintings by modern Lawrence artists” — a reference to a presentation by Dr. Aaron Morgan, acting director of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

The photograph is credited to Miriam G. Demers.

Overall, this clipping preserves a historical record of local women’s civic and social organization in the Merrimack Valley in 1959. The scrapbook page suggests the clipping was deliberately saved, perhaps by one of the women pictured or someone connected to the club.

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The image shows a black page from a scrapbook or photo album with a clipping of a newspaper article and a photograph placed on top. The newspaper article is from the "Lawrence, Mass. Independent" and is dated May 6, 1959. It reports on the Radcliffe Club of the Merrimack Valley's annual meeting and luncheon, held at the Red Tavern in Methuen. The article mentions the election of new officers, including Miss Julia McCarthy as president, Mrs. Salvatore J. Basile as vice-president, and Mrs. Albert S. Rothseid as board of trustees. It also includes a photograph of several women sitting and standing, likely the newly elected officers and others present at the event. The photograph is credited to Miriam G. Demers. The scrapbook page is part of the Fogg Museum Collection, as indicated by the label at the top of the page.

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This image is a newspaper clipping from the "Tribune," a publication from Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated May 6, 1959. The clipping is pasted onto a dark surface, possibly a scrapbook or a folder. The article is titled "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon" and discusses the annual meeting and luncheon of the Radcliffe Club of the Merrimack Valley, which was held at the Red Tavern in Methuen.

The article mentions that Miss Julia McCarthy was elected president of the Radcliffe club. Other new officers elected include Mrs. Salvatore J. Basile, vice-president; permanent honorary board member, Mrs. Albert S. Rothschild; board of trustees: Miss Anna M. Ryan of Lowell, Miss Florence L. Mason, North Andover. Elected to the membership committee were Mrs. Salvatore H. Basile of Andover and Miss Helen Devlin of Lawrence.

The clipping includes a photograph of four women seated and one standing. The standing woman is identified as Miss Julia McCarthy, the newly elected president. The seated women, from left to right, are Mrs. Francis B. McCarthy of Andover, a member of the board of trustees; Mrs. Albert S. Rothschild of Andover, retiring president; and Mrs. Salvatore J. Basile of Andover, newly elected vice-president.

The article also mentions that the highlight of the afternoon was an illustrated lecture by Dr. Agnes Mongan, acting director of the Fogg Museum of Art of Harvard University, who described the many services rendered to the public by the Fogg Museum. The proceeds from a rummage sale to be held on Friday and Saturday will be given as a gift to Radcliffe College.

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A newspaper clipping is pasted on a black-colored paper. The clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." It has a black-and-white photo of five women and a man standing in front of a curtain. The woman in the middle is wearing glasses and is sitting on a chair. The text "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon" is written on the clipping. The paper is folded and has a gray background.

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The image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook with a black background. There is a photo of five women in formal attire, possibly a club meeting, with a caption that reads "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon." The photo is attached to the page with a white label that reads "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." and a date of May 1959. The page also includes a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon."

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication dated May 8, 1959, featuring a photograph and accompanying text.

Photograph Description:

  • The photograph depicts four women standing together.
    • Front row (left to right):
      • A woman with short, curly hair, wearing glasses and a patterned dress.
      • A woman with short, curly hair, wearing a dark dress with a white triangular design on the chest.
    • Back row (left to right):
      • A woman with short, curly hair, wearing a dark suit and tie.
      • A woman with short, curly hair, wearing a dark dress.

Text Description:

  • The headline at the top reads: "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon".
  • The article discusses the annual meeting and luncheon of the Radcliffe Club of the Merrimack Valley.
  • Key details from the text include:
    • Miss Julia McCarthy was elected as president of the Radcliffe Club.
    • Other officers elected include:
      • Mrs. Bernard M. Mulholland as vice president.
      • Mrs. Albert S. Rothchild as treasurer.
      • Mrs. Francis B. McCarthy as chairman of the board of trustees.
    • The luncheon was held at 115 Hampshire Street, and a gift to the club was given by Mrs. Bernard M. Mulholland.
    • The event featured a program of Lowell, served by Mrs. Albert S. Rothchild.
    • A lecture by Dr. Harman, acting director of the Lowell Historical Society, was delivered.
    • The Radcliffe Club is noted to be associated with Harvard University.
    • The article mentions that the Radcliffe Club is a nonprofit organization and that the luncheon was attended by members and guests.

Additional Details:

  • The top of the page includes a stamp or label that reads:
    • "Tribune (e) LAWRENCE, Mass. Independent"
    • "Circ. 36,898"
    • "May 8 - 1959"
  • The publication is identified as the Lawrence Tribune, an independent newspaper based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 36,898 as of May 8, 1959.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical moment from 1959, highlighting the leadership and activities of the Radcliffe Club of the Merrimack Valley, which appears to be an alumni or support organization associated with Radcliffe College (now part of Harvard University). The photograph and article provide insight into the club's operations, elected leadership, and community engagement during that era.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a black page, possibly in a scrapbook. The clipping features a black-and-white group photograph of four individuals arranged in two rows — two standing in the back and two seated in front. Their faces have been blurred. Accompanying the photograph is an article titled "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon." A timestamp at the top of the clipping indicates the date "MAY 18, 1959," and the source is identified as the "Lawrence, Mass. Independent Tribune."

The article highlights the annual meeting of the Radcliffe Club of the Merrimack Valley, where Miss Julia McCarthy was elected president. Additional details include other members' roles, event organization, and upcoming club activities. Handwriting marks and notes such as "May 18 - 1959" appear near the top, likely referencing the documented date.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping attached to a black scrapbook or binder page. The article has a title that reads "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon," and it is dated May 26, 1959. There is also a library stamp indicating that it is from the Lawrence (Mass.) Public Library and was received on June 6, 1959. The visible part of the article appears to discuss the activities and elections of the Radcliffe Club, along with various names associated with the event and the organization. The newspaper clipping includes a photograph of a group with the rest of the content that includes further details about the Radcliffe Club's meeting and elections.

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The image shows a black and white newspaper clipping from May 26, 1959, with a photograph and an article about the Radcliffe Club electing new officers at a luncheon. The photograph features four individuals, three women seated and one man standing behind them, all dressed formally.

The article details the election of officers at the annual meeting and luncheon of the Radcliffe Club of the Merrimack Valley. Miss Julia McCarthy was elected president of the Radcliffe club. Other newly elected officers include Mrs. Salvatore J. Basile as vice-president; permanent honorary board members Mrs. Albert S. Rothschild, board of trustees, Miss Anna M. Ryan of Lowell, Miss Florence E. Mason, North Andover. The article goes on to mention other members and activities related to the club.

The top part of the newspaper clipping has a label from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., including the Tribune (e) Lawrence, Mass. Independent, with the date marked as May 26, 1959.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with a single clipped newspaper article pasted near the top-right. The clipping includes a black-and-white group photo of several formally dressed people (faces blurred) and a headline that reads “Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon.” The article appears to describe the Radcliffe Club’s annual meeting and luncheon and mentions Miss Julia McCarthy as elected president, with other officers noted in the text. A small source label is affixed above the clipping, indicating the Lawrence, Massachusetts newspaper (Tribune) and a date around May 1959. The page itself is a dark background with the clipping as the only content.