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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and press releases mounted on a black background, likely within a scrapbook or display case. The clippings are primarily obituaries and news articles about the death of Chandler R. Post, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Wednesday, November 4, 1959):

    • Headline: "Chandler Post, Professor of Fine Arts, Dies at 77"
    • The article reports the death of Chandler R. Post, who was an authority on Spanish painting and sculpture. It mentions his academic achievements, his teaching career at Harvard, and his contributions to the field of fine arts.
  2. Top Middle Clipping (No Date):

    • Headline: "Chandler R. Post, Fine Arts Expert"
    • This article discusses Post's expertise in Spanish art, his academic career at Harvard, and his notable publications. It also mentions his death and his contributions to the study of Spanish painting and sculpture.
  3. Top Right Clipping (No Date):

    • Headline: "American Press Clipping Service Inc."
    • This clipping appears to be a press release or announcement of Post's death, providing details about his academic career and contributions to the field of fine arts.
  4. Middle Left Clipping (No Date):

    • Headline: "Prof. C. R. Post of Harvard Dies"
    • This article reports on Post's death and highlights his academic career at Harvard, his expertise in Spanish art, and his contributions to the field.
  5. Middle Right Clipping (November 4, 1959):

    • Headline: "Ohio News Bureau Co."
    • This clipping is a press release announcing Post's death, providing details about his academic career and contributions to the field of fine arts.
  6. Bottom Left Clipping (Wednesday, November 4, 1959):

    • Headline: "Western Press Clipping Exchange"
    • This article reports on Post's death and highlights his academic career at Harvard, his expertise in Spanish art, and his contributions to the field.
  7. Bottom Right Clipping (November 4, 1959):

    • Headline: "Ohio News Bureau Co."
    • This clipping is a press release announcing Post's death, providing details about his academic career and contributions to the field of fine arts.

Overall, the clippings provide a comprehensive overview of Chandler R. Post's life, academic career, and contributions to the field of fine arts, particularly his expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture. The articles and press releases emphasize his significant impact and the respect he garnered in his field.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, all related to the death of Professor Chandler R. Post, an authority on Spanish painting and sculpture. The clippings are from various sources and dates, all reporting on his passing on November 4, 1959.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Chandler Post, Professor Of Fine Arts, Dies at 77)

    • Source: Unidentified newspaper
    • Date: Wednesday, November 4, 1959
    • Details: The obituary mentions that Professor Chandler R. Post died at the age of 77 at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was a professor emeritus of fine arts at Harvard University and an authority on Spanish painting and sculpture. The text highlights his contributions, including his work on the "History of Spanish Painting" and his role as a consultant to the Spanish government. His wife, Mrs. Chandler Post, and other family members are also mentioned.
  2. Top Middle Clipping (Chandler R. Post, Fine Arts Expert)

    • Source: Unidentified newspaper
    • Date: November 5, 1959
    • Details: This clipping reiterates his death and provides additional information about his career, mentioning his birth in Detroit, his education at Harvard, and his service as a military attache in Spain. It also notes his retirement in 1946 and his ongoing work on the history of Spanish art.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Prof. Chandler Post Dies)

    • Source: Unidentified newspaper
    • Date: November 5, 1959
    • Details: This short obituary notes his death, his role as a professor of fine arts at Harvard, and his work on Spanish painting and sculpture. It mentions his birth in Detroit and his retirement in 1946.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Prof. C. R. Post Of Harvard Dies)

    • Source: Unidentified newspaper
    • Date: November 5, 1959
    • Details: This clipping provides a detailed account of his life, his career at Harvard, his military service, and his academic contributions, including his work on the "History of Spanish Painting." It also mentions his awards and his role as a consultant to the Spanish government.
  5. Bottom Middle Clipping (Western Press Clipping Exchange)

    • Source: Western Press Clipping Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn.
    • Date: Wednesday, November 4, 1959
    • Details: This small clipping is a death notice, announcing his death with brief details of his role as a professor at Harvard and his expertise in Spanish art.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (Ohio News Bureau Co.)

    • Source: Ohio News Bureau Co., Cleveland, Ohio
    • Date: November 4, 1959
    • Details: This small clipping also serves as a death notice, highlighting his death, his role at Harvard, and his expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture.

The clippings are arranged on what appears to be an album page, indicating that someone has been collecting and preserving these articles. The consistent theme across all clippings is the recognition of Chandler R. Post's significant contributions to the field of fine arts, particularly his expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture, and his long association with Harvard University.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to the death of Chandler R. Post, a professor of fine arts. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Chandler Post, Professor Of Fine Arts, Dies At 77"
    • Published: Wednesday, November 4, 1959
    • Details: The obituary mentions that Chandler R. Post, renowned for his work in Spanish painting and sculpture, passed away at the age of 77. It highlights his extensive career, including his service to Harvard University and his significant contributions to art history.
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Prof. C.R. Post of Harvard Dies"
    • Details: This clipping provides more context about Post’s career, mentioning his years of teaching at Harvard and his involvement in various academic societies. It notes his death and his contributions to the field of fine arts.
  3. Top Right Clippings:

    • Various smaller clippings from different sources (e.g., Chandler R. Post, Fine Arts Expert, American Press Clipping Service, Ohio News Bureau Co.)
    • Specifics: These include brief mentions of his death and his extensive academic credentials. One highlights his work on Spanish art, including his notable works and his involvement with the Spanish government.
  4. Middle Clippings:

    • "Western Press Clipping Exchange" (Minneapolis, Minn.)
    • Details: This clipping reiterates his death notice and summarizes his life and work. It mentions his long tenure at Harvard and his contributions to the field of fine arts and Spanish art history.
  5. Bottom Clippings:

    • Another Ohio News Bureau Co. clipping
    • Details: This piece provides a more detailed biography, emphasizing his academic achievements, his work in Spain, and his last years at Harvard.

Overall, the collection highlights Chandler R. Post's illustrious career, his extensive contributions to fine arts and Spanish art history, and his significant impact on academia, particularly at Harvard University. The clippings are a compilation of his obituaries and brief biographical notes from various newspapers and clipping services.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings detailing the obituary and related news articles about Chandler R. Post, a renowned professor of fine arts who died on November 4, 1959.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Chandler Post, Professor Of Fine Arts, Dies at 77"
    • The article is a detailed obituary from the Herald Tribune, dated Wednesday, November 4, 1959.
    • It mentions Chandler Post's contributions to the field of fine arts, particularly his expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture.
    • It notes that he was honored by the Spanish government and was a professor at Harvard University for 45 years.
    • The article highlights his extensive academic career, including his work on the history of Spanish art and his service in World War I.
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Chandler R. Post, Find Arts Expert"
    • This clipping from the American Press Clipping Service provides a brief overview of Chandler Post's life and career.
    • It mentions his death at the age of 77 and his extensive contributions to the study of fine arts, particularly Spanish painting and sculpture.
  3. Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Prof. C. R. Post Of Harvard Dies"
    • This clipping from the Western Press Clipping Exchange gives a concise summary of Chandler Post’s life and achievements.
    • It mentions his long teaching career at Harvard University and his significant contributions to the field of fine arts.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Deaths"
    • A brief note from the Ohio News Bureau Co., dated November 4, 1959.
    • It confirms Chandler Post’s death and his recognition as an authority on Spanish painting and sculpture.
  5. Bottom Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Minneapolis, Minn."
    • Another brief obituary note from the Western Press Clipping Exchange, summarizing Chandler Post’s death and his recognition by the Spanish government.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Deaths"
    • Another short obituary note from the Ohio News Bureau Co., detailing Chandler Post’s death and his academic contributions.

Overall, these clippings collectively provide a comprehensive overview of Chandler Post’s life, his significant contributions to the field of fine arts, and his recognition both academically and by the Spanish government. The clippings come from various newspapers and clipping services, reflecting widespread coverage of his passing.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from November 4, 1959, all related to the death of Chandler R. Post, a renowned professor of fine arts.

  1. Central Clipping (Herald Tribune):

    • Title: "Chandler Post, Professor of Fine Arts, Dies at 77"
    • The article states that Chandler R. Post, a professor emeritus of fine arts at Harvard University, died on November 4, 1959. He was 77 years old.
    • Post was a prominent scholar in Spanish painting and sculpture. He was honored by the Spanish government for his contributions to the study of Spanish art.
    • He authored several books, including "History of Spanish Painting."
    • He was also an expert on the Spanish Renaissance and a member of the Academia de Bellas Artes in Madrid.
  2. Top Right Clipping (The New York Times):

    • Title: "Chandler R. Post, Fine Arts Expert"
    • This clipping also covers his death, highlighting his expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture.
    • Post was a Harvard professor and an authority on Spanish art.
    • He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Hispanic Society of America.
  3. Bottom Right Clipping (American Press Clipping Service):

    • Title: "Professor Chandler Post Dies"
    • This clipping mentions that Chandler R. Post, a Harvard University authority on Spanish painting and sculpture, died at the age of 77.
    • He was a member of the Harvard faculty for 45 years and had received the Order of Isabella the Catholic from the Spanish government.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (Western Press Clipping Exchange):

    • Title: "Deaths"
    • This brief clipping notes the death of Chandler R. Post, an authority on Spanish painting and sculpture.
    • He was a professor emeritus at Harvard and had been honored by the Spanish government.
  5. Bottom Center Clipping (Ohio News Bureau Co.):

    • Title: "Harvard Professor Dies"
    • This clipping provides similar details about his death, emphasizing his expertise in Spanish art and his contributions to Harvard University for over four decades.
  6. Top Left Clipping (Handwritten Notes):

    • This appears to be a handwritten note, possibly indicating the date and source of the clippings.

The clippings collectively provide a detailed account of Chandler R. Post’s academic career, contributions to art history, and his recognition by both academic and governmental bodies.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings and press releases related to the death of Chandler Rathfon Post, a Harvard professor and expert in fine arts, particularly known for his work on Spanish art.

  1. Main Article (Top Left):

    • Headline: "Chandler Post, Professor Of Fine Arts, Dies at 77"
    • Newspaper: Harvard Alumni Bulletin
    • Date: Wednesday, November 4, 1959
    • Summary: The article details the life and career of Chandler Rathfon Post, who died at age 77. Post was a professor emeritus at Harvard University and an authority on Spanish art. The article mentions his early life, education, military service in World War I, and his academic career. It highlights his extensive work, including his multi-volume "A History of Spanish Painting."
  2. Press Clippings (Right Side):

    • Top Right Clipping:
      • Source: Press Clipping Service, New York
      • Summary: Announces the death of Chandler R. Post and provides a brief overview of his career and contributions to Spanish art.
    • Middle Right Clipping:
      • Source: Ohio News Bureau Co.
      • Summary: Another notice of Post's passing, focusing on his work and legacy as a Harvard professor and Spanish art authority.
    • Bottom Right Clipping:
      • Source: Ohio News Bureau Co., from the Cincinnati Inquirer
      • Date: November 4, 1959
      • Summary: Reiterates the details of Post's death and his significant contributions to the field of art history.
  3. Additional Articles and Clippings:

    • Middle Left Article:

      • Headline: "Prof. C. R. Post Of Harvard Dies"
      • Summary: Describes Post’s career, his military service, and his scholarly achievements, particularly his work on Spanish paintings and his teaching at Harvard.
    • Bottom Left Clipping:

      • Source: Western Press Clipping Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn.
      • Date: November 4, 1959
      • Summary: Another report on the death of Chandler R. Post, mentioning his role as an art authority and his extensive work on Spanish art.

Overall, the clippings collectively celebrate and memorialize Chandler Rathfon Post's contributions to the study of art, especially Spanish art, and his long tenure as a Harvard professor.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings about the death of Chandler R. Post, a Harvard University professor and expert in fine arts, particularly Spanish painting and sculpture. The clippings are dated around November 4, 1959, and contain various obituaries and notices detailing his career, achievements, and honors.

Key points across the clippings include:

  • Chandler R. Post died at age 77 at Santa Maria Hospital.
  • He was a professor emeritus of fine arts at Harvard, with a focus on Spanish art.
  • He began his career in classics and Romance languages before becoming a professor of fine arts.
  • He had been honored by the Spanish government for his contributions to the study of Spanish art.
  • Post had a military background, serving in World War I.
  • He taught at Harvard for 45 years and was working on a significant volume about the history of Spanish painting at the time of his death.
  • His survivors included a brother and a sister.

The clippings come from various sources including the Herald Tribune, American Press Clipping Service, Ohio News Bureau, Western Press Clipping Exchange, and local newspapers in Cambridge, St. Louis, Cleveland, and other cities. The layout suggests careful preservation of these articles related to Chandler R. Post's obituary and legacy.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook containing various newspaper clippings. These clippings appear to be obituaries or articles reporting on the death of Chandler R. Post, who is described as a Professor of Fine Arts. The articles mention his association with Harvard and outline some of his accomplishments and contributions to the field. The clippings are from different sources and demonstrate how news of his passing was reported in multiple publications. The dates visible on some clippings suggest the year is 1959. The page itself shows signs of wear and age, with some discoloration and the edges of the paper appear to be somewhat tattered or torn. There's also handwritten text and numbers on the clippings, possibly referencing identification or cataloging information.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and documents arranged on a black board or display. The clippings are organized in a grid-like format, each containing news articles or announcements related to Chandler R. Post, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline Articles:

    • The central focus is on multiple newspaper clippings announcing the death of Chandler R. Post at the age of 77. The articles are dated November 4, 1959, and come from various sources, including:
      • The Harvard Tribune
      • The New York Times
      • The Cleveland Plain Dealer
      • The Ohio News Bureau
      • The Western Press Clipping Exchange (Minneapolis, Minn.)
  2. Content of the Clippings:

    • Biographical Details: The articles provide biographical information about Chandler R. Post, including:

      • He was a professor of fine arts at Harvard University.
      • He was an authority on Spanish painting and sculpture.
      • He was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1882.
      • He received his education at Harvard University, where he earned a B.A. in 1904 and a Ph.D. in 1909.
      • He served in the U.S. military during World War I.
      • He was a member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Spain and held honors from the Spanish government.
      • He was a professor at Harvard for 45 years, teaching courses on Spanish art.
      • He authored works such as "History of Spanish Painting" and "History of Spanish Sculpture."
      • He was married to William Walker, and they had a son, William Dorr Post.
    • Death Details:

      • He died on Wednesday, November 4, 1959, at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston.
      • The cause of death is not explicitly mentioned, but the articles note he passed away after a brief illness.
  3. Visual Layout:

    • The clippings are neatly arranged in rows and columns, with each article framed or mounted on the board.
    • The articles vary in size and format, with some being typed or printed directly from newspapers, while others appear to be photocopies or retyped summaries.
    • Handwritten notes or markings are visible on some of the clippings, possibly for organizational or archival purposes.
  4. Additional Context:

    • The board itself appears to be part of an archival or research collection, likely maintained by a library, university, or historical institution.
    • The presence of multiple articles from different newspapers suggests the significance of Chandler R. Post's work and his passing, warranting widespread media coverage.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a curated collection of news articles documenting the life, career, and death of Chandler R. Post, emphasizing his contributions to the field of fine arts, particularly his expertise in Spanish art. The organized presentation highlights the importance of preserving historical records and biographical information for academic and research purposes.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and articles about Chandler Post, a professor of fine arts who died at the age of 77. The clippings are from different newspapers and press clipping services, such as the American Press Clipping Service, Western Press Clipping Exchange, and Ohio News Bureau Co. The articles provide information about Chandler Post's life, career, and contributions to the field of fine arts.