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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 807022

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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 from the Lawrence, Massachusetts, Tribune, dated May 18, 1959. The clipping is placed on a gray background and features a photo of four individuals, accompanied by a headline that reads "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon." The article discusses the election of new officers for the Radcliffe Club, including Mrs. Julia McCarthy as president, Mrs. Francis B. McCarthy as vice-president, Mrs. Albert S. Rothwell as recording secretary, and Mrs. Salvatore J. Basilie as treasurer. The article also mentions the club's annual luncheon, which was held at the Radcliffe Club in Merrimack Valley. The clipping appears to be a historical document, providing insight into the activities and leadership of the Radcliffe Club in the late 1950s.

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This image presents a newspaper clipping from the Lawrence Tribune, dated May 8, 1959, featuring a photograph of five individuals. The clipping is affixed to a black page within a book or scrapbook.

The photograph depicts four women and one man, all dressed in formal attire, posing in front of a curtain. The accompanying article announces the election of new officers for the Radcliffe Club at its annual meeting and luncheon. The elected officers include Miss Julia McCarthy as president, Mrs. Bernard T. Mulholland as chairman of hospitality, Mrs. James Drowey as chairman of the nominating committee, Mrs. Albert S. Rothseid as vice-president, and Mrs. Helen Davin as secretary.

The clipping also includes a handwritten note at the top, which reads "Fogg Museum" and "May 8 - 1959." This suggests that the clipping may have been preserved in a collection related to the Fogg Museum, possibly as part of an archival or historical record.

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The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from May 6, 1959, featuring a black-and-white photograph of four individuals and an accompanying article.

  • The clipping is placed on a black page, which appears to be part of a scrapbook or photo album.
    • The black page has a slight crease down the left side, indicating that it may be a bound book.
    • The clipping is positioned on the right side of the page, leaving a significant amount of blank space on the left.
  • The clipping itself is a newspaper article with a headline that reads "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon" in large font.
    • The article is written in a formal tone and discusses the election of new officers for the Radcliffe Club.
    • The text is divided into two columns, with the headline spanning both columns.
  • The photograph accompanying the article shows four people posing together.
    • The individuals are dressed in formal attire, with the man standing behind the three women.
    • The background of the photograph appears to be a curtain or drapes.
  • A small piece of paper is attached to the top of the clipping, bearing handwritten notes and a date.
    • The date "May 6, 1959" is written in blue ink, along with some illegible text.
    • The paper also features a stamp or logo from the "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." and a notation indicating that the clipping was from the "Tribune (e) LAWRENCE, Mass." with a circulation of 36,939.

In summary, the image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from 1959, showcasing a photograph of four individuals and an article about the Radcliffe Club's election of new officers. The clipping is displayed on a black page, possibly from a scrapbook or photo album, and includes handwritten notes and a date on a attached piece of paper.

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The image presents a scanned newspaper clipping from the Tribune, dated May 8, 1959, featuring an article about the Radcliffe Club's election of new officers. The clipping is set against a black background.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • Date: May 8, 1959
    • Source: Tribune
    • Content: Article about the Radcliffe Club's election of new officers
  • Photograph
    • Image: Black and white photo of five people
    • Description: The photo shows a group of five individuals, likely the newly elected officers of the Radcliffe Club
  • Headline
    • Text: "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon"
    • Font: Bold, serif font
    • Size: Large, prominent font
  • Article Text
    • Content: Details about the newly elected officers and their roles
    • Statistics:
      • Julia McCarthy of Lawrence elected president
      • Other officers elected: Mrs. Saviour H. Basil, Mrs. James Droney, Mrs. Albert Bourcier, Mrs. Albert S. Rothschild
    • Description: The article provides information about the new officers and their positions within the Radcliffe Club
  • Background
    • Color: Black
    • Texture: Smooth, matte finish

In summary, the image features a scanned newspaper clipping from the Tribune, dated May 8, 1959, which reports on the Radcliffe Club's election of new officers. The clipping includes a black and white photograph of the newly elected officers and provides details about their roles and positions within the club.

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The image is a clipping from a newspaper dated May 22, 1959, from the Tribune (a Los Angeles newspaper). The article is titled "Radcliffe Club Elects At Luncheon."

The article features a photograph of four women standing together. The caption identifies them as (from left to right):

  1. Mrs. Francis B. McCarthy of Ann Arbor, Mich., newly elected president.
  2. Mrs. Albert B. Eidt of Altadena, retiring president.
  3. Mrs. Kathryn S. Anderson of San Marino, newly elected vice-president.
  4. Mrs. Robert E. Merrill of Altadena, newly elected treasurer.

The article discusses the annual meeting and luncheon of the Radcliffe Club of Southern California, which took place at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The meeting included the election of new officers and council members. Notable new officers elected include:

  • Mrs. James H. Hayes of Los Angeles, recording secretary.
  • Mrs. Robert E. Merrill of Altadena, treasurer.
  • Mrs. Kathryn S. Anderson of San Marino, vice-president.
  • Mrs. Francis B. McCarthy of Ann Arbor, Mich., president.

The article also mentions that Mrs. Julia McCarthy, a Wellington Tilden Jr. of Ann Arbor, Mich., was the guest speaker. She discussed the topic "The Radcliffe of Today," highlighting the evolution and current state of Radcliffe College.

Additionally, the article notes that Mrs. Albert B. Eidt of Altadena, the retiring president, was presented with a gift of a desk set by Mrs. Hayes, the incoming president.

The article concludes by listing the names of other members present at the meeting and the upcoming program schedule, which includes a talk by Dr. Merritt Lyndon Fernald, director of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and a visit to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.