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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.

This image shows a scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings and articles. The clippings appear to be related to art exhibits and the history of art education in the United States. The main piece is an article titled “Springfield Also Has Bellows Work” by Walter Merkel, discussing exhibits of works by George Wesley Bellows at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Museum. It describes Bellows' artistry and impact, mentioning specific paintings, his style, and the collections.

Around the central article, several smaller clippings provide headlines and notes from newspapers like the "Home News" (New Brunswick, NJ), "Herald" (Manchester, CT), and others. These clippings highlight various topics such as art history and museum activities.

Additionally, stamps and markings indicate some dates ("Sep 11, 1959" and "Oct 4, 1959") and locations citing newspaper names and agencies, such as "Western Press Clipping Exchange" or other press clipping bureaus. The layout suggests an organized effort at preserving media coverage related to art and museums.

This is a photograph of a scrapbook page filled with various newspaper clippings and press cuttings. The clippings are arranged in a collage format, each one relating to art or artists, and they are pasted onto a black background. The central piece is a long article titled "Art And Artists" with the subheading "Springfield Also Has Bellows Work." Accompanying this article are smaller clippings of different shapes and sizes, some with notations such as dates, which indicate that they were collected over a period— one specifically dated "SEP 10 1959." Also visible are labels of clipping services like "Byfelle's Established 1896 PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" and "WESTERN PRESS CLIPPING EXCHANGE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN." These elements suggest someone was tracking mentions of art and artists in the media, perhaps for research, interest, or professional reasons. The overall appearance of the page is that of a personal and carefully curated collection of interest in the subject of the arts.

This image shows a black scrapbook page with several newspaper and press clipping articles affixed to it. The clippings appear to be related to art history and artists, primarily focusing on topics such as art history courses at Harvard, museum exhibitions, and an artist named Bellows.

• The largest clipping, titled "Art And Artists: Springfield Also Has Bellows Work" by Walter Merkel, discusses admirers of George Wesley Bellows' paintings, exhibits at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and other artistic topics.
• Surrounding the main article are smaller newspaper clippings from various newspapers including the New England Newsclip Agency, Sunday Telegram Worcester, Herald Manchester, and more. These smaller clippings mostly mention "ART HISTORY REQUIRED IN '78," referring to Harvard University's introduction of a course in art history to its regular curriculum.
• The clippings are mostly typed or printed text with handwritten annotations such as dates, names, and underlines, and they span from the 1950s and earlier.
• There is also a clipping from "Western Press Clipping Exchanges" in Minneapolis, Minn.
• Another clipping appears to be from Burette's Press Clipping Bureau in New York.

Overall, this page collects press mentions focusing on art history academic requirements and articles related to artist George Bellows and art exhibitions.

The image shows a black scrapbook page loaded with a collage of vintage newspaper clippings about art and artists. A large central clipping titled “Art And Artists – Springfield Also Has Bellows Work” by Walter Merkel dominates the page, with many smaller scraps surrounding it. The smaller pieces include notices from press clipping bureaus, short arts-history notes, and brief newspaper items about museums and exhibitions. The clippings are aged, in cream and tan tones, and arranged in a loose grid around the central article, giving the page a historical research/archival look.