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This image displays an open scrapbook or memorial album, its pages filled with newspaper clippings and press service notices commemorating the death of Chandler R. Post, a Harvard professor of Fine Arts.

The clippings are from Wednesday, November 4, 1959, and are arranged on the right-hand page of the book. Each clipping is cut from a different publication, showcasing how widely his passing was reported across the United States. The articles all convey the same core information:

• Name and Title: Chandler R. Post, Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at Harvard University.
• Age at Death: 77 years old.
• Date and Place of Death: Died Tuesday night (Nov. 3, 1959) at the Santa Maria Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• Cause of Death: A heart attack.
• Legacy: He was a renowned authority on Spanish painting and sculpture and was nearing completion of the 15th and final volume of his major work, “A History of Spanish Painting,” the first volume of which was published in 1930.
• Honors: The Spanish government was to have honored him with the Encomienda de Isabel la Católica for his studies in Spanish art.
• Personal Details: He was a native of Detroit, graduated from Harvard with an A.B. in 1898, and taught there for 45 years. He received an M.A. in 1904 and a Ph.D. in 1908. His survivors included a brother, William Post, and a sister, Mrs. Hiriam Walker.

Among the visible clippings are:

• From The Herald Tribune (New York).
• From The New York Times.
• From The Western Press Clipping Exchange (Minneapolis, Minn.).
• From The Galion (Ohio) Inquirer.
• From American Press Clipping Service Inc. (New York) and Ohio News Bureau Co. (Cleveland, Ohio) — indicating these were professional clipping services compiling the coverage.

The scrapbook itself is bound in dark, possibly leather, material and is displayed in a stand, suggesting it is an archival or museum piece. The overall impression is one of a carefully curated record of a distinguished scholar's life and career, preserving the public memory of his death.

This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs, likely from a scrapbook or a collection of historical documents. The clippings are dated November 4, 1959, and appear to be news articles about the death of Chandler R. Post, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University. The articles mention that Prof. Post had died at the age of 77, and they detail his achievements as an expert on Spanish painting and sculpture, as well as his work at Harvard.

Some of the clippings also include additional handwritten notes and annotations, and there are several photographs of a snowy landscape, possibly a winter scene, that are attached to the scrapbook. The scrapbook itself appears to be aged, with some pages slightly worn and the clippings affixed with tape or glue. The layout is somewhat chaotic, with clippings and photos spread across the page in a non-systematic manner.

This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings and press releases about Chandler R. Post, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University who passed away on November 3, 1959, at the age of 77. The clippings are from various newspapers and press services, including the Herald Tribune, The New York Times, the Western Press Clipping Exchange, and the Ohio News Bureau Co.

The clippings detail his extensive career as a professor at Harvard for 45 years, his expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture, and his work on the "History of Spanish Painting." They mention his upcoming award, the Encomienda de Isabel la Católica, which was to be conferred on him by the Spanish government the following Tuesday. The articles also note his military service during World War I and his membership in various academic societies.

The scrapbook page is organized with the clippings glued onto a dark background, and some annotations are visible, possibly made by the person who compiled the scrapbook.

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.

An open book with clippings of newspaper articles about Chandler R. Post, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University. The clippings are attached to the book's pages with a metal clip. The articles discuss Post's death at the age of 77 and his contributions to the field of fine arts, particularly his expertise in Spanish painting and sculpture. The articles also mention that Post was a member of the Spanish government's authority on Spanish painting and sculpture and that he was awarded the Encomienda de Isabel la Católica, a Spanish honor, for his studies of Spanish art.

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.

This image shows a scrapbook page filled with newspaper clippings. The clippings commemorate Chandler R. Post, a professor of fine arts at Harvard University, who passed away at the age of 77 in November 1959. The articles appear to discuss Post's academic achievements, contributions to the study of Spanish painting and sculpture, and his role in the field of fine arts.

It includes clippings from various papers, such as the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and references to clipping services like the Western Press Clipping Exchange and Ohio News Bureau Co. Some clippings have handwritten annotations, stamped dates, or other markings, giving the page a historical and archival feel. The scrapbook itself is black, with inserts attached to its pages.

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.

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.

• A scrapbook page inside a binder with a dark page as background.
• Several small, yellowed newspaper clippings are arranged in a collage on the page. The edges of the clippings are torn, giving a vintage look.
• The clippings appear to be obituaries or news items about a professor of fine arts and related academic notices, with references to Harvard and other universities.
• The clippings are of various sizes, some larger and centered, others smaller and tucked around the edges. There are stamps and handwritten notes on some pieces.
• The overall tone is archival and historical, suggesting these are preserved clippings from the late 1950s (one date visible is November 4, 1959).
• A metal binder ring is visible along the top edge of the page, indicating it is part of a larger bound collection.