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This image shows a page from a black press clipping scrapbook, filled with newspaper clippings, agency labels, and handwritten notes, all centered around the artist Edwin Howland Blashfield (often misspelled as “Bellows” in the clippings) and his connection to Harvard University.

The clippings are organized and annotated, likely by someone named Anne Dett, whose name and dates (e.g., “OCT 4 1959”, “SEP 10 1959”) appear in handwriting on several labels. The primary theme is an announcement that Harvard University became the first U.S. university to require a course in art history as part of its regular curriculum in 1875.

Here is a breakdown of the key components:

Top Row:

From left to right:

1. “HOME NEWS” from New Brunswick, N.J. (SEP 1 1959)

   • Contains the headline: “ART HISTORY REQUIRED IN ’75”
   • Notes: “CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard in 1875 became the first United States university or college to add a course in the history of art to its regular curriculum.”
   • Handwritten note: “Anne Dett” with date.

2. Buffetle’s Press Clipping Bureau (New Orleans, LA)

   • Headline: “ART HISTORY”
   • Repeats the same Harvard fact.
   • Dated: “SEP 2 1959”
   • Handwritten: “copy” with a checkmark.

3. New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. (Herald (e), Manchester, Conn.)

   • Identical text about Harvard requiring art history in 1875.
   • Dated: “Circ. 12.195” — likely meant to be Sept 12, 1959.
   • Handwritten: “Anne Dett” and date “SEP 10 1959”.

Middle Row:

4. Sunday Telegram (Worcester, Mass.) — OCT 4 1959

   • Headline: “Art And Artists — Springfield Also Has Bellows Work” by Walter Merkel.
   • Discusses Edwin Howland Blashfield (misnamed “Bellows”) and his painting “The White Horse,” housed at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts.
   • Mentions his dramatic painting “Eddie Cavell,” his work for the James Philip Gray collection, and his mural at the Public Library in Boston.
   • Notes his teaching at the Art Students League and his realist style.
   • Mentions his passing at age 85 in New York.
   • Note: Blashfield was a famous American muralist; the mis-spelling “Bellows” likely conflates him with George Bellows, another artist.

5. Western Press Clipping Exchange (Minneapolis, Minn.) — MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1959

   • A blank label with “Anne Dett” handwritten.
   • Below, a clipped note titled “Call Me Perle.”
   • Repeats the Harvard art history fact again, this time dated “Circ. 12.195” and with a note to “Call Me Perle” (likely a contact or editor).
   • Handwritten “Art History Required in ’75” in red.

Other Context:

• All clippings are dated between September and October 1959, suggesting this was a coordinated press coverage around the 84th anniversary of Harvard’s art history curriculum.
• The person compiling this — Anne Dett — appears to be a clipping service employee or research assistant, possibly working for or on behalf of Perle (mentioned in the “Call Me Perle” note).
• The repeated focus on Harvard’s 1875 milestone indicates this was a noteworthy anniversary being advertised or documented for historical or publicity purposes.

Summary:

This scrapbook page is a curated collection of late-1950s newspaper clippings documenting two related facts:

1. Harvard University’s pioneering 1875 adoption of art history as a required course.
2. The artistic legacy of Edwin Howland Blashfield (“Bellows”), with emphasis on his work being displayed in springfield and Boston.

It reflects historical interest in American art education and the celebration of cultural milestones through press coverage. The handwritten annotations suggest a professional or academic research or archival effort.

The image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, likely from the mid-20th century, based on the date stamps and newspaper clippings. The page is filled with various pieces of paper, some of which are torn and appear aged, indicating they have been保存 for a long time.

The central article is titled "Springfield Also Has Bellows Work" by Walter Merkel, discussing a painting by George Wesley Bellows. The article mentions the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, highlighting a significant piece in both establishments.

Other items on the page include news clippings and printed papers, some of which are labeled with dates and locations, such as "SEP 1 1 1959" and "SEP 10 1959." There are also mentions of institutions like "Burke's Press Clipping Bureau," "New England Newsclip Agency," and "Western Press Clipping Exchange," which suggests that the collection might be related to press clipping services.

The page also features a newspaper article about Harvard University adding an art history course to its curriculum in 1875, which emphasizes the historical and educational context of the clippings. The overall appearance of the page suggests it might be part of a researcher's or collector's compilation of information related to art history, museums, and cultural events from the mid-20th century.

This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. The page is black, and multiple clippings are pasted onto it. Here is a detailed description of the contents:

1. Top Left Corner: A small clipping from "Home News," New Brunswick, N.J., dated September 11, 1959. It mentions that Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was the first United States university to add art history as a course in its regular curriculum in 1875.

2. Top Center: A clipping from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" in New York, dated September 2, 1959. It contains the same information about Harvard University adding art history as a course in 1875.

3. Top Right Corner: A clipping from "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." in Manchester, Conn., dated September 10, 1959. It also mentions Harvard University adding art history as a course in 1875.

4. Middle Left: A clipping from "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." in Worcester, Mass., dated October 4, 1959. It contains the same information about Harvard University adding art history as a course in 1875.

5. Center: A large clipping titled "Art And Artists: Springfield Also Has Bellows Work" by Walter Merkel. This article discusses the presence of a painting by George Wesley Bellows at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts. It provides details about the painting, its context, and Bellows' background.

6. Bottom Right: A clipping from "Western Press Clipping Exchange" in Minneapolis, Minn., dated September 21, 1959. It contains the same information about Harvard University adding art history as a course in 1875.

The clippings are arranged in a somewhat scattered manner, with the central article being the largest and most prominent. The text in the clippings is in black ink, and the paper of the clippings is somewhat aged, indicating that this is a historical collection. The clippings are glued or taped onto the black page, and there are some handwritten notes and markings on some of the clippings.

A black folder contains several papers with different texts and dates. The folder is placed on a gray surface. The papers are in different sizes and shapes. The paper on the left has the text "Art and Artists Springfield Also Has Bellows Work" and "Here and There." The paper in the middle has the text "Western Press Clipping Exchange." The paper on the right has the text "Art History Required in '75."

A black-colored folder contains several newspaper clippings and a printed article. The clippings are in different sizes and shapes, and some of them have text that is partially cut off. The article is titled "Art And Artists Springfield Museum Also Has Bellows Work." It is written by Walter Merkel and discusses the artist Bellows and his work at the Springfield Museum. The clippings are from different newspapers, including the "Home News," "New England Newspaper Agency," "Burrelle's," "Western Press Clipping Exchange," and others.

The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and press notices compiled into a scrapbook or scrapbook-style album. The pages are filled with various articles, announcements, and notices, each preserved as a physical clipping. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

1. General Layout:

   • The image shows an open book or scrapbook with multiple pages visible.
   • Each page contains several clippings arranged in a collage-like format, with some overlapping or layered.
   • The clippings are predominantly from newspapers and press agencies, as indicated by the headers and logos.

2. Clippings:

   • Top Left Section:

     • A clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. dated September 10, 1959, with the headline "Art History Required in '75".
     • The article discusses the requirement for art history courses at Harvard University, stating that it will become part of the regular curriculum by 1975.
     • The clipping includes a handwritten note at the top: "From SEP 11 1959" and "HOME NEWS, New Brunswick, N.J."

   • Top Center:

     • A clipping from the New Orleans Press Clipping Bureau dated September 2, 1959, with the headline "ART HISTORY MASS. HARVARD".
     • This article also discusses the requirement for art history courses at Harvard University, similar to the one above.

   • Top Right:

     • A clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. dated September 10, 1959, with the headline "HERALD, Manchester, Conn."
     • The article mentions Anne Bott, likely a person of note, and includes a handwritten note at the top: "Anne Bott SEP 10 1959."

   • Middle Left:

     • A clipping from the Worcester Telegram dated October 4, 1959, with the headline "Art And Artists".
     • The article is titled "Springfield Also Has Bellows Work" and discusses an art exhibit featuring works by George Bellows at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts.
     • The article includes details about the exhibit, such as the display of Bellows' paintings, including a dramatic oil painting titled "The Tragedy" purchased by James Plimpton.

   • Middle Right:

     • A clipping from the Western Press Clipping Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn. dated Monday, September 21, 1959, with the headline "Anne Bott".
     • This appears to be a notice or announcement related to Anne Bott, possibly an artist or figure of interest.

   • Bottom Center:

     • Another clipping from the Worcester Telegram dated October 4, 1959, with the headline "Here And There".
     • This article discusses an exhibition of three revolutionary structures at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, including a 100-foot-long structure designed by Buckminster Fuller.

3. Handwritten Notes:

   • Several clippings have handwritten notes at the top, such as dates, locations, or names (e.g., "From SEP 11 1959," "Anne Bott SEP 10 1959").
   • These notes suggest that the compiler of the scrapbook was actively tracking and organizing information.

4. Design and Preservation:

   • The clippings are preserved in a book or scrapbook, likely for archival or personal collection purposes.
   • The pages are dark, possibly black or deep blue, providing a contrast to the white newspaper paper.
   • The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard but intentional manner, indicating that the compiler valued the content over strict organization.

Themes:

• The clippings focus on art, art history, and cultural events, particularly highlighting:
  • Art exhibitions (e.g., George Bellows' work at the Springfield Museum).
  • Educational developments (e.g., the requirement for art history courses at Harvard University).
  • Architectural innovations (e.g., Buckminster Fuller's structures at MoMA).
  • Notable figures (e.g., Anne Bott).

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a curated collection of press clippings, likely assembled by someone with a keen interest in art, art history, and cultural developments of the late 1950s. The handwritten notes and careful arrangement suggest a personal or professional interest in preserving and organizing these pieces of information. The scrapbook serves as a historical record of art and cultural events from that era.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and press releases, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, arranged on a dark gray background. The clippings are predominantly yellowed and feature black text, with some handwritten notes in pencil or pen.

Newspaper Clippings:

• A clipping titled "Art And Artists Springfield Also Has Bellows Work" discusses the work of artist George Bellows and his connection to Springfield.
• Another clipping mentions the establishment of a press clipping bureau in New Orleans, Louisiana, and states.
• A third clipping appears to be an advertisement for a Western Press Clipping Exchange in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Press Releases:

• One press release announces the requirement of art history in '75 at Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• Another press release discusses the addition of a course in art history to the regular curriculum at Harvard University in 1875.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the individual who compiled these clippings was interested in art, history, and education, particularly in the context of the United States during the mid-20th century. The inclusion of press releases and newspaper articles indicates a desire to stay informed about current events and developments in these fields.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and press releases, showcasing various articles and announcements related to art and artists. The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping or partially covering others.

• Newspaper Clippings:
  • The clippings are from different sources, including "HOME NEWS", "Buffrelle's", "Herald (Manchester, Conn.)", "WESTERN PRESS CLIPPING EXCHANGE", and "BOSTON MUSEUM".
  • The articles cover a range of topics, such as art history, museum exhibitions, and artist profiles.
  • Some clippings feature headlines like "Springfield Also Has Bellows Work" and "Here And There".
• Press Releases:
  • The press releases are from organizations like the "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." and the "Western Press Clipping Exchange".
  • They provide information about upcoming events, exhibitions, and announcements related to art and artists.
  • One release mentions the opening of an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
• Art and Artists:
  • The clippings highlight various artists, including Edith Cavell, James Philip Gray, and George Wesley Bellows.
  • They discuss their work, exhibitions, and achievements in the art world.
  • The articles also mention notable art movements and styles, such as Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism.
• Historical Context:
  • The clippings date back to the mid-20th century, with the earliest one from September 11, 1959.
  • They provide insight into the art scene during this period, including the rise of modern art and the establishment of new museums and galleries.
  • The clippings also reflect the changing roles of women in the art world, with articles highlighting female artists and their contributions to the field.

Overall, the image offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of art and artists during the mid-20th century. The clippings and press releases provide valuable information about the art scene, notable artists, and historical events that shaped the industry.

The image depicts a black scrapbook page featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and press clipping bureau slips. The page is divided into two main sections: the top section contains six press clipping bureau slips, while the bottom section showcases a prominent newspaper clipping.

Top Section: Press Clipping Bureau Slips

• Six slips are arranged in two rows, with three slips in each row.
• The slips are from various press clipping bureaus, including:
  • Burckle's Press Clipping Bureau (New Orleans, LA)
  • Western Press Clipping Exchange (Minneapolis, Minn.)
  • New England Newsagency, Inc. (Boston, Mass.)
• The slips feature dates ranging from September 1, 1959, to October 4, 1959.
• Each slip includes a brief description or headline related to art history.

Bottom Section: Newspaper Clipping

• A large newspaper clipping dominates the center of the page.
• The clipping is titled "Springfield Also Has Bellows Work" and is attributed to Walter Merkel.
• The article discusses the artwork of George Bellows, a renowned American artist.
• The clipping is dated October 4, 1959, and appears to be from the Sunday Telegram, Worcester, Mass.

Additional Details

• The scrapbook page has a dark gray background, which provides a striking contrast to the yellowed newspaper clippings and white press clipping bureau slips.
• The overall arrangement of the clippings and slips suggests that the scrapbook is organized chronologically, with the most recent items at the top.

In summary, the image presents a carefully curated collection of newspaper clippings and press clipping bureau slips related to art history, specifically focusing on the work of George Bellows. The scrapbook page provides a unique glimpse into the artistic and cultural landscape of the late 1950s.

The image presents a black scrapbook page featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and paper ephemera, arranged in a seemingly random pattern. The page is divided into two sections: the left side contains a large newspaper clipping, while the right side features several smaller clippings and papers.

Newspaper Clipping:

• Title: "Art And Artists Springfield Also Has Bellows Work"
• Author: Walter Merkel
• Content: The article discusses the artwork of George Bellows, an American painter, and his exhibition at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts.
• Date: Not specified

Smaller Clippings and Papers:

• A series of small, yellowed papers with handwritten notes and dates, including:
  • "From HOME NEWS New Brunswick, N.J. SEP 1 1959"
  • "Burrell's PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU CAMBRIDGE, MASS. SEP 2 1959"
  • "WESTERN PRESS CLIPPING EXCHANGE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1959"
  • "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. BOX 2078, Boston 6 - REILAND 2-4000 Worcester Telegram WORCESTER, Mass. Republican Circ. 104,590 OCT 4 1959"
  • "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. BOX 2078, Boston 6 - REILAND 2-4000 Herald MANCHESTER, Conn. Circ. 12,195 SEP 10 1959"

Overall:

The image appears to be a curated collection of newspaper clippings and paper ephemera related to art and artists, specifically George Bellows. The arrangement of the clippings suggests that they were gathered over a period of time, possibly for research or archival purposes. The use of a black scrapbook page as the background adds a sense of nostalgia and historical significance to the image.