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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 807091

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This image displays an open black scrapbook, showcasing a preserved page of newspaper clippings and a newsletter from May 18, 1960.

The topmost item is the masthead of THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER. It lists Gordon Huggins as Executive Director, Katharine Copeland as Editor, and provides the address: Little Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The issue is dated May 18, 1960.

Below the newsletter masthead is a typed article titled “FINE ARTS AND FOGG ART MUSEUM”. It announces two new fellowships for Harvard College:

  • The Whitney Cromwell ('26) Scholarship Fund, yielding about $700 yearly for a Fine Arts student selected by the Dean.
  • The Francesco E. de Dombrowski Scholarship or Fellowship, providing $10,000 yearly, to be split between the Fine Arts Department and the Music Department, for a graduate student or faculty member planning to study in Italy. It notes the scholarship had been held on an honorary basis by Michael Rinehart, a former Harvard student.

The main body of the page contains several cut-out newspaper clippings from April and May 1960, all related to Harvard University events:

  1. Left Column (Clippings from April 27, 1960):

    • A clipping from the Citizen (e) of Laconia, N.H. announcing the naming of Max Loehr as the Harvard Professor of Oriental Art, funded by a gift from David Rockefeller honoring his late mother, Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. The professorship was established on July 1.
    • A duplicate clipping from the Herald Tribune (m) of New York, N.Y., confirming the same appointment of Max Loehr for “New Chinese bronzes and paintings…”.
  2. Centre Column (Clippings from April 27, 1960):

    • A clipping from the Herald of Belmont, Mass., dated April 27, 1960, under the pen of “Anne Moffett”, reporting that the Harvard Club of Belmont elected Vincent Hennessy as President. The article details the election and includes a quote from the new president, William S. McGirr, who notes the increasing tuition costs at the College and the Club's mission to provide scholarship assistance to worthy students.
  3. Right Column (Clipping from April 9, 1960):

    • A clipping from the Morning Union Leader of Manchester, N.H., dated April 9, 1960, titled “TV Educational Programs for N.H.”. It announces two new educational television programs to be broadcast by WNHTV (Channel 11) beginning Friday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
      • The first program, hosted by Roland Darling of Northeastern University, will explore various occupations, including aviation, data processing, and retailing.
      • The second program, “The Graphic Arts,” hosted by Professor Jacob Rosenberg of Harvard University, will delve into the history and appreciation of prints from the 15th century Gothic woodcuts to 20th-century masters like Raphael, Rembrandt, Goya, and Van Gogh. The program is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Fridays.

The clippings are neatly pasted onto the scrapbook page, with some handwritten dates (like “APR 28 1960” and “APR 7 1960”) and marks (like “a. moffett” and “MAY 18 1960”) visible, suggesting careful organization and annotation by the scrapbook compiler. The overall page documents significant academic appointments, alumni club activities, and cultural broadcasts related to Harvard University in the spring of 1960.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, primarily focusing on various news articles and announcements related to Harvard University and its activities in 1960. The top section prominently displays a newsletter from the "Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research," dated May 18, 1960. It includes information about scholarships and fellowships for the Fine Arts department, such as the Whitney Cromwell ('26) Scholarship Fund and the Francesco E. de Dombrowski Scholarship or Fellowship.

Below the newsletter, there are several newspaper clippings, each dated in April 1960. These clippings appear to be from different newspapers, such as the Herald, the Harvard University Announcer, and the Herald Tribune. The articles discuss various events and appointments related to Harvard, such as the appointment of Max Loehr as the first Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, the election of Vincent Hennessy as the president of the Harvard Club of Belmont, and the introduction of educational television programs in New Hampshire.

The clippings are pasted onto a dark background, which could be a page from a scrapbook or a specially prepared document for organizing and preserving these historical pieces of information. The arrangement of the clippings seems to be chronological, with the date of the article and the newspaper's name written on each clipping to provide context.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or document collection related to Harvard University, specifically focusing on the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research. The top of the page features a newsletter header with the title "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter" dated May 18, 1960. The header includes the names of Gordon Huggins, Executive Director, and Katharine Copeland, Editor, along with the address "Little Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts" and a phone number.

Below the header, there is a section titled "Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum," which discusses new fellowships and scholarships available in the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard College. It mentions specific funds like the Whitney Cromwell Scholarship Fund and the Francesco E. de Dombrowski Scholarship or Fellowship.

The rest of the page contains several newspaper clippings from various publications, including the Citizen, Herald, Herald Tribune, and Morning Union Leader. The clippings are from April 1960 and report on the election of Vincent Hennessy as President of the Harvard Club of Belmont, the naming of Max Loehr as the first Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art at Harvard University, and the introduction of new educational television programs in New Hampshire.

The newspaper clippings are neatly arranged and appear to be part of a larger collection or archive, possibly used for documenting significant events and announcements related to Harvard University during that time.

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The image depicts a page from a newsletter or bulletin board, featuring various pieces of paper with printed text, likely from a university or academic institution. The papers are pinned or taped to a dark background, possibly a bulletin board or a scrapbook page.

The topmost paper is a formal announcement from "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research," dated May 18, 1960. It is signed by Gordon Huggins, Executive Director, and Katharine Copeland, Editor, and includes the address of Little Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. This paper seems to be the main focus, with other papers arranged around it.

Below this main announcement, there are several smaller papers with headlines and text. One paper mentions the "Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum," indicating an announcement or article about these institutions. Another paper has a headline that reads "HARVARD CLUB OF BELMONT ELECTS VINCENT HENNESSY AS PRESIDENT," suggesting an election within a Harvard alumni club.

Other papers appear to contain news snippets, announcements, or excerpts from articles, possibly related to academic achievements, events, or institutional updates. The text on these papers is in black ink on white paper, with some papers having borders or decorative elements.

The overall layout suggests an organized presentation of information, with the primary announcement at the top and supporting documents arranged below it. The use of different fonts and headlines indicates that the papers come from various sources, possibly newspapers, magazines, or internal university publications.

In summary, the image represents a collection of academic and institutional announcements, likely from Harvard University, pinned to a bulletin board or scrapbook page. The main focus is on the formal announcement from the Harvard Foundation, with additional papers providing supplementary information or news related to the university.

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A newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter" is open to a page with a Harvard logo in the upper left corner. Below the logo, there is a text that reads "NEWSLETTER" and "May 18, 1960." The newsletter includes articles about the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum, the Whitney Crowell Scholarship Fund, and the Harvard Club of Belmont. There are also several articles about Harvard professors and their achievements.

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The image depicts a page from a newsletter titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter", dated May 18, 1960. The newsletter is open to a single page, showcasing a collection of news clippings and articles related to Harvard University and its affiliated institutions. Here is a detailed description:

Header and Layout

  • The top of the page features the newsletter's title in bold, capitalized text: "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER."
  • Below the title, the names of the key personnel are listed:
    • Gordon Huggins, Director
    • Katharine Copeland, Editor
  • The location is specified as Little Hall, Cambridge, Mass.
  • The university code S-7000 and Extension 591 are also noted.

Main Article

  • The central portion of the page contains a detailed article about fellowships offered by the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard. Key points include:
    • Two new fellowships have been granted, increasing the total funds available to $20,000 per year.
    • The funds are intended for faculty and graduate students.
    • The Whitney Cromwell Scholarship Fund provides $700 annually to a student selected by the Dean of the Department.
    • The Francesco di Paola di San Marco Fellowship offers $1,000 to a graduate student or faculty member, preferably for study in Italy or Italy-related topics.
    • The Bernard Berenson Fellowship is mentioned, noting that it was held on an honorary basis by Michael Rinehart, a former Harvard student.

Clipped Articles

Surrounding the main article are several clipped newspaper articles mounted on the page. These clippings are from various publications, including:

  1. New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.:

    • Laconia, N.H. (April 28, 1960): An article about a Harvard Professor of Oriental Art named Chi-li Loeb, who received the Rockefeller Prize for her work in Chinese bronzes and paintings.
    • Belmont, Mass. (April 27, 1960): An article about the Harvard Club of Belmont electing Vincent Hennessy as its President.
    • New York, N.Y. (April 27, 1960): Another article about Chi-li Loeb, reiterating her achievements and the establishment of the Rockefeller Prize by her son, David Rockefeller.
  2. Other Publications:

    • Morning Union Leader, Manchester, N.H. (April 28, 1960): Likely contains additional news related to Harvard or its affiliates, though the specific content is not fully visible.
    • Herald Tribune, New York, N.Y. (April 27, 1960): Another article about Chi-li Loeb and her recognition.

Design and Presentation

  • The page has a black background, giving it a formal and archival appearance.
  • The newsletter header is printed in white text on a dark banner, making it stand out.
  • The clipped articles are arranged in a grid-like format, with each clipping having its own header, date, and source information clearly visible.
  • Some clippings have red stamps or markings, possibly indicating categorization or filing purposes.

Overall Context

The newsletter serves as a compilation of updates and news related to Harvard University, its faculty, and affiliated organizations. It highlights academic achievements, administrative changes, and community activities, reflecting the institution's engagement with both internal and external audiences in 1960. The inclusion of clippings suggests an effort to gather and disseminate relevant news from various sources.

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This image depicts a scrapbook page featuring a newsletter header and various newspaper clippings. The newsletter is titled "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter," dated May 18, 1960. It gives information about the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum and scholarships for students. The clippings include announcements and news articles, such as the naming of a Harvard professor of Oriental Art, Vincent Hennessy being elected as president of the Harvard Club of Belmont, and a note about educational TV programs in New Hampshire. The articles are mounted onto a black background and contain visible typed text, hand-written annotations, and publication stamps indicating their origins and dates.

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You've provided an image of a scrapbook page that contains clippings from newsletters and newspapers, primarily related to Harvard University. At the top of the page is a heading that reads "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER." Below this heading, there is a date, "May 18, 1960," and an address for the Harvard Foundation at Little Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The visible articles and headlines relate to various announcements such as the awarding of fellowships, faculty appointments, club election results, and educational programs. Several dates are stamped or written onto the clippings, such as "APR 28 1960" and "APR 29 1960," suggesting that this scrapbook page documents events and news articles from around late April 1960.

Due to the angle of the image and the apparent wear of the materials, not all of the text in the image is fully legible, but the overall impression is that of a well-kept historical record of certain Harvard-related events and recognitions during that period.

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This image shows a black scrapbook page with seven newspaper clippings and one large printed newsletter header attached to it. The page appears to contain historical notices related to Harvard University, dated around the year 1960.

At the top of the page is a torn portion of a printed Harvard Foundation newsletter dated May 18, 1960, with text about new fellowships in the Fine Arts Department and other related information.

Below the newsletter heading are six smaller newspaper clippings, mostly photo-copied or cut from different local papers, with various dates in April 1960:

  1. A clipping from "Citizen" in Laconia, N.H., dated April 28, 1960, mentions a Harvard professor of Oriental Art named for a Rockefeller professorship.
  2. A Herald clipping from Belmont, Mass., dated April 7, 1960, covering the Harvard Club of Belmont electing Vincent Hennessy as president.
  3. A clipping from the Morning Union Leader in Manchester, N.H., dated April 9, 1960, mentioning educational TV programs for New Hampshire.
  4. Two clippings from the "Herald Tribune" in New York, N.Y., dated April 27, 1960, again about a Harvard professor of Oriental Art named Max Loehr, who is an authority on Chinese bronzes and paintings and will become the first Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art at Harvard University on July 1.
  5. The largest clipping in the center details the election of Vincent Hennessy as president of the Harvard Club of Belmont and has information about a program and reception at the Belmont Hill School.

The page has several handwritten annotations in red and blue ink on the clippings, such as dates and initials. The clippings are neatly arranged and mostly rectangular, and they appear to be glued or taped onto the black page. There is some glare and shadows from the plastic sheet holding the clippings in place.

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A vintage scrapbook page-mounted collage. At the top is a white newsletter card from “The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research,” with a small Harvard shield and the word NEWSLETTER in red. It includes staff names and the date May 18, 1960. Below are several clipped newspaper articles pasted onto a dark page, arranged in a collage: items about the Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum, new fellowships, and various Harvard-related notices, including the Harvard Club of Belmont electing Vincent Hennessy as president, plus other local newspaper clippings from around April 1960. The page is bound on the left and taped at the corners. The overall look is mid-20th-century, black-and-white with a few red accents on the newsletter heading.