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This image displays a single page from a scrapbook, featuring two newspaper clippings from late August 1959, mounted on a dark, textured background (likely black or dark gray paper or board). The clippings are arranged side-by-side and secured with clear tape at the corners.

Left Clipping:

• Newspaper: Sunday Telegram, Worcester, Mass. (Republican, Circ. 104,298)
• Date: Aug 23, 1959
• Section/Header: "Art And Artists"
• Main Headline: "Modern Collages Popular in South"
• Author: By WALTER MERKEL
• Content: This article discusses the popularity of modern collage art in the southern United States, noting its use of unconventional materials like cloth, inner tubes, aluminum foil, and shells. It mentions specific artists and venues in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Boston. The article also covers other art trends like dioramas and mentions the “A GEM IN JADE” exhibit at the Worcester Museum, illustrated with a small, square black-and-white photograph of a carved jade object.
• Sub-headings/Other Sections: Includes “Many Revolutions,” “Pigment Patter,” and “Activities in Boston.”

Right Clipping:

• Newspaper: Union Leader (m) & (e), Manchester, N.H. (Circ. 48,294)
• Date: JUL 29 1959 (Note: This date appears to be handwritten above the clipping, but the clipping itself seems to be from August, as the content references events in late August. The “JUL 29 1959” might be an archival date or note.)
• Agency Credit: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.
• Main Headline: "Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Exhibit"
• Content: This article announces an art exhibit by students from the Holy Cross Art School, located at 207 Island Pond Rd, scheduled from Friday, Aug 28, to Aug 30, 1959. The work, created by students taught by Sr. Mary of the Divine Saviour, includes various media such as clay modeling, papier-mâché, watercolors, and "realistic drawings." The exhibit was held in conjunction with the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions that class members also toured the Fogg Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and were entertained at a summer home of Mrs. Irene Breck.

In summary, the image is a scrapbook page preserving two early-to-late August 1959 newspaper articles focusing on art news from Worcester, MA, and Manchester, NH, highlighting regional art trends and local student exhibits.

The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, featuring several articles and notices related to art and museums, likely from the 1950s. There are two main clippings on the page:

1. On the left side: A newspaper article titled "Modern Collages Popular in South" by Walter Merkel, discussing the use of collage in contemporary art, particularly in the Southern United States. The article mentions the use of sealing wax as a medium for painting and references artists who incorporate materials like shells and fabric to create abstract compositions. There is also a small image of a piece of art, possibly a collage, but the details are not clear.

2. On the right side: A notice from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated July 29, 1959, titled "Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Exhibit." This notice announces an art exhibition by students from the Holy Cross Art School, which is scheduled to be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday. The article mentions that the work is being displayed at the Fogg Museum, connected with Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The background of the page is a dark color, and there are some faint markings or smudges, possibly from previous handling or use. The overall appearance of the page suggests it is part of a collection of clippings or a personal scrapbook related to art and cultural events.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive, containing two newspaper clippings pasted onto a dark gray background.

The left clipping is from the "Sunday Telegram" of Worcester, Massachusetts, dated August 23, 1959. It is titled "Modern Collages Popular in South" and is written by Walter Merkel. The article discusses the use of sealing wax as a medium for painting, the popularity of modern collages in the South, and mentions various art forms and exhibitions. There is a small photograph within the article showing a sculpture or artifact.

The right clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and is associated with the "Union Leader" of Manchester, New Hampshire, dated July 29, 1959. It is titled "Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Exhibit" and discusses an art exhibition at the Holy Cross Art School, mentioning the works of students and various art forms and techniques on display.

Both clippings are related to art and exhibitions, and the scrapbook page appears to be a collection of such articles.

A scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings is attached to a black page. The clippings are about art and artists. The first clipping is about modern collages that are popular in the South. The second clipping is about the Holy Cross Art School, which is scheduling a student exhibit. The third clipping is about pigment patter. The fourth clipping is about activities in Boston.

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a page from a scrapbook or newspaper clipping collection. The page features several newspaper clippings and articles. The top left corner has a clipping from the Sunday Telegram, dated August 23, 1959, with the headline "Art And Artists." The article discusses modern collages and their popularity in the South, mentioning various materials and techniques used by artists. Below this, there is another clipping with the headline "Modern Collages Popular in South" by Walter Merkel, detailing the use of materials like shells, wood, and metal in creating collages.

On the right side of the page, there is a clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, dated July 29, 1959, with the headline "Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Art Exhibit." This article discusses an art exhibit by students of the Holy Cross Art School, mentioning various classes and activities, including clay modeling, animal masks, and realistic drawings. Another clipping below it provides details about the exhibit, including the display of paintings and sculptures by notable artists.

The clippings are arranged in a way that suggests they were collected and pasted into a scrapbook, with some text and images overlapping. The overall appearance is that of a historical collection of newspaper articles related to art and artists from the late 1950s.

The image shows an open book or magazine page featuring two distinct newspaper clippings or articles from different publications. The layout is divided into two columns, each containing a separate article.

Left Column:

• Headline: "Modern Collages Popular in South"
• Byline: By WALTER MERKEL
• Content: The article discusses the growing popularity of modern collages in the South, focusing on Worcester, Massachusetts. It describes the use of everyday materials such as fabric, paper, and small objects to create art. The article highlights the work of artists like Leon Kroll and others who are pioneering this form of art. It also mentions the influence of surrealism and how artists are incorporating elements of nature and everyday life into their collages. The article includes a photograph of a collage piece, described as a "GEM IN JADE," and discusses its display at the Worcester Museum.

Right Column:

• Headline: "Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Exhibit"
• Content: This article announces a student exhibit at the Holy Cross Art School in Worcester. It details the schedule of the exhibit, which is open to the public through various mediums, including drawings, paintings, and other art forms. The article mentions that students have been taught by notable artists, such as Mary of the Divine Academy, and highlights the variety of techniques and subjects explored in the exhibit. It also notes that the exhibit includes a tour of the Fogg Art Museum and a study of famous masters' works.

Additional Details:

• Publication Information:
  • The left article is from the Sunday Telegram, Worcester, Mass., dated August 23, 1936.
  • The right article is from the New England Newsday Agency, Inc., dated July 29, 1959.
• Visual Elements:
  • The left article includes a small black-and-white photograph of a collage piece, described as a "GEM IN JADE."
  • The right article does not include any visual elements but provides detailed information about the exhibit and its schedule.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical snapshot of art news from the mid-20th century, showcasing the evolving trends in collage art and the educational opportunities provided by art schools. The articles reflect the cultural and artistic interests of the time, emphasizing innovation in art forms and the role of institutions in nurturing emerging talent.

This is an image of a scrapbook or similar document containing two newspaper clippings adhered to a black background. The clipping on the left discusses "Modern Collages Popular in South" by Walter Merkel, detailing art movements and the popularity of modern collages. It includes a small image and mentions activities at the Worcester Museum and Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The clipping on the right is titled "Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Exhibit," highlighting a student art exhibition, organized by the Holy Cross Art School and detailing some of the works and mediums exhibited.

Both clippings have publication details affixed above them. On the left, there is a notice from the "Sunday Telegram, Worcester, Mass.-Republican," dated August 23, 1959. On the right, there is a label from "Union Leader (M), Manchester, N.H.-Independent," dated July 29, 1959. Both serve as documentation of their origins and dates.

A scrapbook page with two small newspaper clippings pinned to a black page.

• Left clipping: Headline “Modern Collages Popular in South” (Art And Artists) by Walter Merkel. Includes a black-and-white photo of a small sculpture (captioned “A GEM IN JADE” at Worcester Museum) and several columns about the exhibit. There are date stamps and newspaper labels at the top of the clipping.

• Right clipping: Headline “Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Exhibit.” Describes an upcoming student exhibit at Holy Cross Art School, with several short paragraphs about the display.

Both clippings look like vintage pieces, pasted onto the page with small pieces of tape, and there are additional small newspaper label fragments at the top. The overall impression is a page from a collection or scrapbook focused on art exhibitions.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook, featuring newspaper clippings about art and artists dated from the year 1959. The page is arranged with three newspaper articles; two of them are fully visible and the third one only partially visible. The largest clipping, titled "Art And Artists: Modern Collages Popular in South" is from the "Sunday Telegram, Worcester, Mass" dated "AUG 23 1959." It includes a subheading, the main text containing several paragraphs, and a black and white image of what appears to be a rabbit sculpture captioned "A GEM IN JADE." The second article, only partially visible on the right edge, is from the New England Weekly Agency, Inc., titled "Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Exhibit" with a date of "JUL 29 1959." Its content is partially cut off, but you can see that it details an art exhibit by students.

In the surrounding area of the page, there are visible signs of age such as discoloration, and remnants of adhesive. The aesthetic suggests that this page belongs to a personal collection of art-related articles, possibly of historical or sentimental value to the individual who created the scrapbook.

The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and art schools. The clippings are arranged on a black background.

1. The largest clipping is titled "Modern Collages Popular in South" by Walter Merkel. It discusses the use of sealing wax as a medium for painting, the rise of surrealist art featuring fabric and found objects, and the evolving nature of art in the Deep South. It also mentions various exhibitions, including the Peabody Museum's collection of rare art, and highlights a jade sculpture at the Worcester Museum with a small photo of the sculpture. There is also information about art exhibitions in Boston and Southern Vermont.

2. To the right is a smaller clipping titled "Holy Cross Art School Schedules Student Exhibit." It announces a student art exhibit open to the public at the Holy Cross Art School in Worcester, Mass., featuring works by students in various media, including clay modeling, masks, story illustrations, soap carvings, realistic drawings, new coloring methods, and mosaics. The exhibit is taught by Sr. Mary of the Divine Saviour, an artist and art historian, and invites visitors to explore the display.

3. There are two small date stamps on the page from newspapers: one from the Sunday Telegram in Worcester, Massachusetts, dated August 23, 1959, and another from the Union Leader in Manchester, New Hampshire, dated July 29, 1959.

The page appears to document art news and events from mid to late 1959, highlighting regional art developments and exhibitions.