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The image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of news clippings and announcements related to the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated September 30, 1959. The page contains several pieces of information:

1. Harvard Foundation Newsletter:

   • The top section is a header from a newsletter issued by the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research. It includes the foundation's address: 17 Dunster Street, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts, and the date: September 30, 1959.

2. Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum:

   • Sidney L. Freedberg has been appointed Chairman and Assistant Professor Joachim E. Wolff has been appointed Director of the Fogg Museum.
   • Professor John Coolidge has returned from a sabbatical in Europe and plans to visit Russia.
   • Seymour Slive has been awarded a Fulbright Research Grant and will spend the year in Europe working on a book about Frans Hals.
   • The Fogg Museum will open its first exhibition of the year on November 4, titled "Selections from the Collection of Seita and Leon Brillouin," featuring works by Modigliani, Picasso, Degas, and others.

3. Fogg Director to Speak Here:

   • A newspaper clipping announces that the director of the Currier Gallery of Art will give a coffee hour and lecture on October 27, 1959, at the YWCA in Nashua, NH. The director, Miss Elizabeth H. Jones, will discuss her role and the responsibilities of a museum director.

4. University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue:

   • Another newspaper clipping reports that Harvard University plans to relocate the Henry Moore statue from the Fogg Museum to Leverett Courtyard. The statue, titled "Nuclear Energy," commemorates the discovery of nuclear fission and will be moved due to construction.

The clippings provide insights into the activities and announcements related to the Harvard Foundation and the Fogg Art Museum during that period.

The image displays a collection of documents related to Harvard University, specifically from September 1959. The central document is a newsletter from "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research," dated September 30, 1959. The headline mentions Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the appointment of Associate Professor Sidney Freedberg as Chairman and Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, and noting the return of Professor John Coolidge from sabbatical leave. It also mentions an exhibition titled "Selections from the Collection of Stefa and Leon Brillouin," featuring works by Modigliani, Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo, set to open on December 4.

To the right of the newsletter, there are two newspaper clippings. One, dated October 27, 1959, from the "New England Newspaper Agency," announces that the Director of the Fogg Museum will speak at a morning coffee hour and lecture on October 28. The other clipping, from the "Harvard Crimson" dated October 6, 1959, discusses the relocation of a Henry Moore statue to the Leverett Courtyard, commemorating David Thompson, who died in an automobile accident the previous year.

The documents provide a glimpse into the academic and cultural activities at Harvard University during that period.

The image shows a collection of clippings and documents from the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research newsletter dated September 30, 1959. Here are the detailed observations:

1. Top Section (Newsletter Headline):

   • The header of the document is from "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER" dated September 30, 1959.
   • The newsletter is addressed to Gordon Hughes, Executive Director, and Katherine Copeland, Editor.

2. Main Content:

   • Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum:

     • Associate Professor Sidney J. Freedberg has been appointed Chairman and Assistant Professor Joachim Gaehde has been named Head Tutor of this department.
     • John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Museum, has returned from sabbatical in Europe and has been awarded a Fulbright Research Grant to study in Russia.
     • Associate Professor Seymour Slive has also received a Fulbright Research Grant and will be working on a book on Frans Hals.

   • Fogg Museum Opening:

     • The Fogg Museum will open its first exhibition on November 4, running through December 12. The exhibition is titled "Selections from the Collection of Stefa and Leon Brillouin" and includes drawings, watercolors, and pastels by the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, along with works by Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo.

3. Left Clipping:

   • A clipping from the New England News Dispatch dated October 27, 1959, about a Union Leader meeting held in Manchester, N.H.
   • This clipping is related to a speech by Elizabeth H. Jones, the Director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, discussing her lecture titled "Paintings – Inside and Out."

4. Right Clipping:

   • An article from the Harvard Crimson dated October 9, 1959, about the relocation of Henry Moore's statue in Leverett Courtyard at Harvard.
   • The statue, which commemorates the death of G. David Thompson, was last spring installed and will be placed in the Fogg Museum courtyard.

Overall, these documents provide an overview of academic and museum activities, appointments, and upcoming events at Harvard University during that period.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and a newsletter from "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research" dated September 30, 1959.

1. Newsletter:

   • The newsletter is titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter."
   • It includes information about appointments and activities in the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum departments.
   • Sidney J. Freedberg was appointed Chairman and Joachim Gaehde was appointed Assistant Professor.
   • Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Museum, returned from a sabbatical in Europe.
   • Scymour Sive, an Associate Professor, received a Fulbright Research Grant and was working on a book on Frans Hals.
   • The Fogg Museum announced its first exhibition, running from November 4 to December 12, featuring works by Stefa and Leon Brillouin, Modigliani, Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo.

2. Clippings:

   • Top-left Clipping:

     • The clipping is from the "New England Newspaper," dated October 27, 1959.
     • It mentions an upcoming lecture by Elizabeth H. Jones, the Fogg Art Museum’s Director, titled "Inside and Out: The Conservator of Paintings."

   • Middle-left Clipping:

     • This clipping is also from the "New England Newspaper," dated October 27, 1959.
     • It discusses the lecture by Elizabeth H. Jones, detailing her expertise as a conservator and her experience with paintings and artworks from various periods.
     • The lecture will be held at Harvard University's Currier gallery on October 28.

   • Right Clipping:

     • The clipping is from "Harvard Gazette," dated October 9, 1959.
     • It reports that a life-size Henry Moore statue has been relocated to the Leverett House Courtyard at Harvard.
     • The statue commemorates the death of G. David Thompson, killed in an automobile accident the previous year.

The documents collectively highlight significant events and announcements related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University during the fall of 1959.

The image displays a collection of news clippings and a newsletter from Harvard University, specifically related to the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated September 30, 1959.

1. Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter:

   • The newsletter is dated September 30, 1959.
   • It mentions appointments and activities within the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum departments.
   • Associate Professor Sidney J. Freedberg has been appointed Chairman, and Assistant Professor Joachim Gaehde has been named Head Tutor.
   • John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Museum, has returned from a sabbatical in Europe.
   • Seymour Slive, an Associate Professor, has received a Fulbright Research Grant and will work in Europe on a book about Frans Hals.
   • The Fogg Museum's first exhibition of the year is scheduled to run from November 4 to December 12, showcasing works by Stefa and Leon Brillouin, Modigliani, Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo.

2. Clipping 1 (Top Left):

   • This clipping is from the New England Newspaper Agency, dated October 27, 1959.
   • It covers a lecture by Miss Elizabeth H. Jones, a conservator of paintings at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Miss Jones will speak on "Inside and Out," discussing the role of a painting conservator, who must be both a scientist and a historian, and must recognize the materials used by artists from different periods.
   • The lecture is scheduled for October 28, 1959, at the Currier Gallery.

3. Clipping 2 (Bottom Left):

   • This clipping is titled "Fogg Director To Speak Here."
   • It mentions that John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Art Museum, will speak at Harvard University.
   • The talk will be about the museum's new exhibition and the role of a museum director.
   • The event is scheduled for October 28, 1959, and will be followed by a coffee hour.

4. Clipping 3 (Right):

   • This clipping is titled "University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue in Leverett Courtyard."
   • It describes the relocation of a Henry Moore statue from the Leverett House Courtyard to the Fogg Museum.
   • The statue commemorates the death of G. David Thompson, who was killed in an automobile accident the previous year.

The collection provides a snapshot of the cultural and academic activities at Harvard University in late 1959, particularly within the Fogg Art Museum and related departments.

The image shows a bulletin board displaying a newsletter from "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research." The specific issue is dated September 30, 1959.

Main Articles:

1. Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum:

   • Appointment: Associate Professor Sydney J. Freedberg has been appointed as Chairman and Assistant Professor John Gaethe as Head Tutor of the Department.
   • Travels: Professor John Coolidge, Director of the Fogg Museum, traveled extensively in Europe, including a sabbatical and a Fulbright Research Grant. He worked in Vienna and will work in Europe for another year on a book.
   • Exhibition Announcement: The Fogg Museum is set to open its first exhibition of the year on November 4, running through December 12. The exhibition, titled "Selections from the Collection of Srefa and Leon Brillouin," will feature high lights such as thirty-two drawings, watercolors, and pastels by late Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, along with works by Picasso, Dufy, and Utrillo.

2. Fogg Director To Speak Here:

   • Event Details: On October 28, the second morning coffee hour and lecture will feature Edward Warburg, Chairman of the Fogg Museum Visiting Committee. He will discuss the role of a museum in a university, specifically the functions of collecting, displaying, and interpreting art. The event will be held in the Fogg Museum’s new Morse Hall at 8:30 AM, with a lecture charge of 50 cents.

3. University to Relocate Henry Moore Statue:

   • Relocation Announcement: The Henry Moore statue currently in the Fogg Museum will be relocated to the Leverett House courtyard. This move is part of a construction project.
   • Background: The statue was a gift to commemorate the death of Leverett House Master Henry Shattuck, who died in an automobile accident the previous year.

Additional Notes:

• There are also some smaller notices pinned to the board, including an invitation from the New England Newlyweds Association for an event on October 27, 1959.

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.

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.

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.

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.