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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 807036

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of news clippings and announcements related to Harvard University and its affiliates. The page includes several items:

  1. Header: At the top is the title "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter," dated September 30, 1959. The address is listed as 17 Dunster Street, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts, with a phone number provided.

  2. Article: Below the header, there is an article about appointments and news from the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum. It mentions the appointment of Associate Professor Sidney J. Freedberg as Chairman and Assistant Professor Joachim Gaehde as Head Tutor. It also notes the return of Professor John Coolidge from a sabbatical in Europe and the award of a Fulbright Research Grant to Associate Professor Seymour Slive.

  3. News Clippings:

    • On the left side, there is a clipping from the "Union Leader" in Manchester, N.H., dated October 27, 1959. It announces that the Fogg Director (likely referring to Professor John Coolidge) will speak at a Currier gallery event on October 28.
    • On the right side, there is a clipping from the "Harvard Crimson" dated October 6, 1959. It reports on the relocation of a Henry Moore statue from the Fogg Museum to the Leverett House Courtyard. The statue commemorates the death of G. David Thompson, Jr., who was killed in an automobile accident the previous year.

The page gives a snapshot of the events and appointments related to Harvard University during the late 1950s.

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This image is a page from a scrapbook or document collection, featuring clippings and printed materials related to Harvard University, focusing on art and academic developments.

At the top, there's a header for "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter," dated September 30, 1959. The newsletter includes information about the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum, mentioning appointments, faculty activities, and an upcoming exhibition.

Below the newsletter header, there are two newspaper clippings:

  1. On the left, a clipping titled "Fogg Director To Speak Here" from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated October 27, 1959. It announces a lecture by Elizabeth H. Jones, chief conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, on the topic of "Paintings—Inside and Out."

  2. On the right, a clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 6, 1959, titled "University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue In Leverett Courtyard." It includes a photograph of a modern, abstract sculpture and discusses the plans to move the statue to a new location.

The page is mounted on dark gray or black paper, and the clippings are neatly arranged, suggesting a curated collection of relevant news items.

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This image displays an open, dark gray archival scrapbook or binder, showing a single page filled with newspaper clippings and an official newsletter, all dated from late 1959. The documents are mounted on the page and relate to Harvard University, specifically its Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research.

The page is dominated by three main items:

  1. Harvard Foundation Newsletter (September 30, 1959):

    • At the top is a printed newsletter header from "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH" with its crest, listing Gordon Huggins as Executive Director and Katharine Copeland as Editor, located at 17 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA.
    • An article from the "FINE ARTS AND FOGG ART MUSEUM" section announces appointments (Sidney J. Freedberg as Chairman, Joachim Gaehde as Head Tutor), Professor John Coolidge's return from a sabbatical in Europe (including Vienna and Russia), and Associate Professor Seymour Slive's Fulbright award to work on a book on Frans Hals in Europe.
    • It also announces the Fogg Museum's upcoming exhibition, "Selections from the Collection of Stefa and Leon Brillouin," running from November 4 to December 12, featuring 32 works by Modigliani, Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo.
  2. Newspaper Clipping: "Fogg Director To Speak Here" (October 27, 1959):

    • Pasted on the left, this article from the "New England Newsboy Agency, Inc." (Union Leader, Manchester, N.H.) announces a lecture by Miss Elizabeth H. Jones, chief conservator of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The lecture, titled "Paintings—Inside and Out," was scheduled for October 28 at the Currier gallery. It describes the dual role of a modern conservator as both scientist and art historian, requiring knowledge of materials and art history to restore paintings to their original appearance.
    • It notes that Miss Jones was educated at Vassar College and Radcliffe, and the lecture was open to the public.
  3. Newspaper Clipping: "University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue In Leverett Courtyard" (October 6, 1959):

    • Pasted on the right is an article from the "HARVARD CRIMSON," dated Tuesday, October 6, 1959.
    • It features a black-and-white photograph of a large, abstract, life-size bronze sculpture (a Henry Moore piece) mounted on a pedestal.
    • The article explains that the statue, which was then in the Fogg Museum, would be relocated to the Leverett House Courtyard once construction was complete. It was a gift from G. David Thompson, Jr. to commemorate the death of his son, G. David Thompson, III, who was killed in an automobile accident the previous year.

The overall impression is of a carefully preserved collection of ephemera documenting cultural and academic events at Harvard in the late 1950s, focusing on art, museum activities, and campus life. The physical items, including the slightly yellowed paper of the clippings and the formal letterhead of the newsletter, are characteristic of the era.

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The image is a photograph of a scrapbook page, likely from the late 1950s, featuring several newspaper clippings and announcements related to the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research. The page is dominated by a large, formal letterhead at the top, which reads "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH" with an emblem and the address "17 Dunster Street, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts." Below the letterhead, there is a title "NEWSLETTER" dated September 30, 1959.

Below the title, there are several smaller clippings and announcements:

  1. Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum Announcement: This clipping announces the appointment of Associate Professor Sidney J. Freedberg as Chairman and Assistant Professor Joachim Gaiche as Director of the Fogg Museum. It also mentions that Professor John Coolidge, the previous Director, has returned from sabbatical in Europe and will be working on a research grant in Europe.

  2. Fogg Museum Exhibition Announcement: This clipping informs about the opening of the Fogg Museum's first exhibition of the year on November 4, which will run through December 12. The exhibition features selections from the Collection of Stefa and Leon Brillouin, including high lights of the show, thirty-two drawings, watercolors, and pastels by the late Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Additionally, there will be works by Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo.

  3. University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue: This clipping discusses the relocation of a Henry Moore statue to the Leverett Courtyard. The statue, which commemorates the death of G. David Thompson Jr., who was killed in an automobile accident, will be placed in the Fogg Museum until construction is completed in the Leverett Courtyard.

  4. Fogg Director to Speak Here: This clipping announces that the Fogg Museum Director will be speaking at the Currier Gallery’s second morning Coffee Hour on October 28. The talk is titled "Paintings and Our Minds" and will be given by Miss Jones, a modern conservator of paintings. The article provides a brief biography of Miss Jones, mentioning her education at Radcliffe College and her graduate work at the Courtauld Institute in London.

  5. Additional Clippings: There are a few more small clippings and announcements, but they are less prominent and harder to read due to their size and the quality of the photograph.

The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of news and announcements relevant to the Harvard Foundation and its associated art museum, the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing appointments, exhibitions, and significant events.

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The image shows a spread from a newsletter or magazine, featuring several articles and announcements. The top left corner displays a Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research newsletter from September 30, 1959. The articles include updates on the Fogg Art Museum, with information about a new director and an upcoming exhibition. There is also an announcement about the relocation of a Henry Moore statue in the Leverett Courtyard. Additionally, there is an article about a lecture by Miss Jones, a conservator at the Fogg Museum, discussing her role and responsibilities. The image captures a glimpse into the cultural and academic activities of the time, focusing on art, education, and university events.

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The image depicts a collection of historical documents and newsletters related to The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated September 30, 1959. The documents are neatly organized and displayed on a black surface, likely part of an archive or exhibit. Here's a detailed description:

Top Section:

  • Header:
    • The topmost document is a newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter."
    • It includes the Harvard crest logo and the name of the Executive Director, Gordon Huggins, and the Editor, Katharine Copeland.
    • The address is listed as 17 Dunster Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the university extension number 9-7100.

Middle Section:

  • Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum Update:
    • This section announces several key appointments and events:
      • Associate Professor Sidney J. Freedberg has been appointed Chairman and Assistant Professor at the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum.
      • Professor Joachim Gadché, Head Tutor of the Department, has returned from a sabbatical in Europe and will spend most of his time in Vienna, also receiving a Fulbright Research Grant.
      • Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Museum, has returned from Russia.
      • An upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Museum is announced for November 4 to December 12, titled "Selections from the Collection of Siza Brilhouin." The exhibition will feature thirty-two drawings, watercolors, and pastels by the late Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, along with works by Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo.

Left Section:

  • New England News Agency Clipping:
    • A newspaper clipping from the New England News Agency, Inc., dated October 27, 1959, reports on a speech by Miss H. Jones, the Chief Conservator at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The article is titled "Fogg Director To Speak Here" and provides details about her upcoming lecture on Wednesday, October 28, at the Fogg Art Museum's second morning coffee hour and lecture.
    • Miss Jones will discuss the role of the conservator in art, emphasizing the importance of expertise in recognizing artists' materials and techniques. The lecture will illustrate her points with examples from her work.

Right Section:

  • University Announcement:
    • A printed notice announces the relocation of the Henry Moore Statue in the Leverett Courtyard.
    • The statue, a lifelike representation of Henry Moore, was previously located in the Fogg Museum's House Court and is now being moved to Leverett House Courtyard.
    • The notice explains that the statue was commissioned to commemorate the death of G. David Thompson, who was killed in an automobile accident the previous year.
    • The relocation is set to occur this spring, following construction work.

Additional Details:

  • Date and Source:
    • The documents are dated September 30, 1959, and are part of an archive or exhibit, as indicated by the label "HARVARD OFFICE, Tuesday, October 6, 1959" visible on the right side of the image.
  • Visual Layout:
    • The documents are arranged vertically, with the newsletter at the top, followed by the Fine Arts update, the newspaper clipping on the left, and the university announcement on the right.
    • The materials appear to be preserved in a folder or display case, suggesting they are part of a historical archive or exhibition.

Overall Context:

The image captures a snapshot of academic and artistic activities at Harvard University in 1959, highlighting key appointments, exhibitions, lectures, and commemorative actions. The documents reflect the institution's engagement with art, conservation, and memorializing significant figures.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring clippings and a newsletter related to the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research.

  1. Newsletter:

    • The top part of the page shows a newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter" dated September 30, 1959. It mentions news about the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum, including exhibitions, appointments of professors, and associated research activities.
  2. Clippings:

    • To the left is a newspaper clipping dated October 27, 1959 titled "Fogg Director To Speak Here". It announces an event where Elizabeth H. Jones, the chief conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, will speak at the Currier Gallery.
    • To the right is an article titled "University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue in Leverett Courtyard" with a related black-and-white photo of the sculpture. The article mentions the relocation of the Henry Moore statue to commemorate Dr. Gordon Thompson, who passed away in 1959.

The materials document events, exhibitions, and art-related updates at Harvard and highlight a focus on academic art activities.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or binder. On the page, there are several newspaper clippings and a newsletter attached. The newsletter at the top is titled "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER," with the address "7 DUNSTER STREET CAMBRIDGE 38, MASSACHUSETTS" and the date "September 30, 1959." Below the heading, there is an article about the role of Associate Professor Sidney J. Freedberg at the Fogg Art Museum and a note about Professor John Coolidge's travel to Vienna.

At the bottom left, there is a clipping announcing an event on "OCT 27 1959" with the headline "Fogg Director To Speak Here," detailing a lecture to occur on that date.

To the right, there is a vertically placed news snippet with a small photograph of a tall, slender, abstract statue. The caption under the image seems to be talking about the relocation of a "Henry Moore statue" to Leverett Courtyard.

The items are neatly arranged and pasted onto the scrapbook page, suggesting they are of historical or personal significance to the creator of the scrapbook.

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The image is of a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings and a newsletter from The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated September 30, 1959. The newsletter header includes the Harvard emblem and contact information.

There are three main clippings on the page:

  1. The top clipping details news about the Fogg Art Museum, including the appointment of Associate Professor Sidney J. Freedberg as chairman and Assistant Professor Joachim Gaehde as head tutor of the department. It mentions Professor John Coolidge returning from a sabbatical in Europe and Associate Professor Seymour Slive receiving a Fulbright Research Grant. It also announces the first exhibition of the year at the Fogg Museum, starting November 4 and running through December 12, titled "Selections from the Collection of Stefa and Leon Brillouin," featuring drawings, watercolors, pastels by the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, and works by Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo.

  2. The second clipping is titled "Fogg Director To Speak Here," dated October 27, 1959, from the Union Leader in Manchester, N.H. It announces a lecture by Elizabeth H. Jones, chief conservator of the Fogg Art Museum, on October 28. The talk is about "Paintings – Inside and Out," discussing the dual role of conservators as scientists and art historians. Miss Jones will use slides to show paintings as they first appeared and after restoration. The lecture is free and open to the public.

  3. The third clipping, dated October 6, 1959, from the Harvard Crimson, is titled "University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue in Leverett Courtyard." It includes a photo of the Henry Moore statue and explains that the life-size statue, currently in the Fogg Museum, will be moved to the Leverett House Courtyard once construction there is completed. The statue commemorates G. David Thompson, Jr., who died last year in an automobile accident.

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This is a close-up of an archival scrapbook page. It’s a page mounted in a dark folder, containing several clipped newspaper items arranged on a cream-colored sheet.

  • At the top is the header: “The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research” with a red “NEWSLETTER” title and a small Harvard shield logo.
  • The date shown is September 30, 1959, with small address lines for the foundation.
  • Below, there are several clipped articles. On the left a vertical clipping titled “Fogg Director To Speak Here” (and another small piece with a date stamp of Oct 27, 1959). The text appears to discuss events related to the Fogg Art Museum.
  • On the right is a larger clipping with the headline “University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue in Leverett Courtyard,” accompanied by a black-and-white photo of a statue.
  • A second mid-size clip discusses Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning artists such as Picasso, Dufy, Utrillo, and Modigliani.
  • Overall, the page has a vintage, mid-20th-century look with serif fonts and aged newsprint, typical of a historical collection or scrapbook item.