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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image is a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings and articles. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Source: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.
    • Date: September 19, 1961
    • Content: An article about a Pumpernickel Chapter One meeting of the International Order of Odd Fellows in Newtown, Connecticut. The meeting included a memorial service for deceased members and a discussion about a new museum.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Source: Journal Every Evening, Wilmington, Del.
    • Date: September 20, 1961
    • Title: "Let the Pictures Be Pictured"
    • Content: An article discussing the importance of photographing works of art for preservation purposes. Prof. Millard Meiss, former curator at the Fogg Art Museum, advocates for an international project to photograph art treasures to ensure their survival in case of damage or destruction.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Source: The Ohio News Bureau Company
    • Date: September 28, 1961
    • Title: "Let Art Be Copied"
    • Content: Similar to the top right clipping, this article also discusses Prof. Millard Meiss's call for photographing art treasures to preserve them. It mentions the need for an international meeting to discuss this project.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Source: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.
    • Date: September 27, 1961
    • Title: "To Lecture"
    • Content: An announcement about Prof. Millard Meiss, a former fellow at Harvard and curator at the Fogg Art Museum, giving a lecture titled "The Art of Painting in the Worcester Area" at the Worcester Art Museum. The lecture is part of a series on the history of art in the Worcester area.

Overall, the scrapbook page focuses on the efforts and advocacy of Prof. Millard Meiss for the preservation of art through photography and his lectures on art history.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from the 1960s. The clippings are primarily from the New England Newspaper Service and focus on topics related to art, lectures, and cultural events. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (New England Newspaper Service, Inc.)

    • Date: September 27, 1961
    • Location: Newton, Conn.
    • Event: The Pumpernickel Club is hosting a fashion show at the Newton Art Center. The event will feature models showcasing the latest fashions. Mrs. Raymond Noyes will preside, and Mrs. Richard Morris, founder of the Children’s Room at the Boston Art Museum, will be present.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Journal-Every Evening, Wilmington, Del.)

    • Date: September 20, 1961
    • Article: "Let the Pictures Be Painted"
    • Content: The article discusses the importance of preserving art through photographic records. It mentions that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard is undertaking a project to photographically record the world’s great paintings. Professor Millard Meiss emphasizes the importance of this project, especially considering the risk of damage or destruction to artworks. The article also mentions the Delaware Art Center’s efforts in color photography to preserve art.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (The Ohio News Bureau Company)

    • Date: September 28, 1961
    • Location: Hamilton, Ohio
    • Event: The Hamilton Journal reports on an art exhibition featuring the work of local artist Elizabeth H. Jones. The exhibition is being held at the Hamilton Art Center.
  4. Middle Right Clipping (New England Newspaper Service, Inc.)

    • Date: September 27, 1961
    • Location: Worcester, Mass.
    • Event: Dr. Joseph V. McMullan, a research fellow at the Fogg Art Museum, will give an illustrated lecture on the art of the Sumerians at the Worcester Art Museum. The lecture is scheduled for October 11, 1961, at 8:15 P.M.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (New England Newspaper Service, Inc.)

    • Date: September 27, 1961
    • Article: "Let Art Be Copied"
    • Content: This article echoes the importance of photographing works of art to preserve them for future generations. It highlights the efforts of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard to photograph the world’s great paintings, led by Professor Millard Meiss. The article also discusses the potential for color photography to be used in this endeavor, though it is not yet as advanced as black-and-white photography.

The clippings reflect a common theme of preserving art through photography and highlight specific cultural events and lectures related to art during the fall of 1961.

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The image shows a collage of several newspaper clippings from different publications dated around September 1961, focusing on the topic of art preservation and the protection of valuable paintings.

  1. Top Left (New England Newspaper Agency Inc.)

    • The clipping is from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., dated September 16, 1961.
    • It details a summer reception at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, hosted by various notable figures including Elizabeth Jones and Elizabeth Morse. It mentions the opening of new exhibitions and talks about the upcoming events and lectures.
  2. Top Right (The Wilmington Evening Journal)

    • This clipping from the Wilmington Evening Journal, dated September 20, 1961, is titled "Let the Pictures Be Pictured."
    • It discusses the importance of making photographic records of artworks to prevent their destruction and to ensure their preservation. It highlights the work of the Fogg Art Museum and the need for a comprehensive archiving project.
  3. Bottom Left (The Ohio News Bureau Company)

    • A clipping from the Ohio News Bureau Company, dated September 28, 1961, titled "Let Art Be Copied."
    • This piece reiterates the necessity of creating photographic records of artworks to safeguard against loss and destruction. It mentions the potential future survival of these records and the importance of international collaboration in preserving art.
  4. Bottom Right (New England Newspaper Agency Inc.)

    • This clipping is from a telegram and includes a photograph of Joseph V. McMullen, a researcher fellow in Islamic art at Harvard University.
    • It is dated September 27, 1961, and mentions a lecture on "The Islamic Culture of the Sicilian and Fifth Centuries B.C. and Early Christian Art" held at the Worcester Art Museum.

In summary, these clippings collectively emphasize the critical need for art preservation through photographic documentation, international cooperation, and educational efforts to ensure that artworks endure through the ages.

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The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings, each discussing different topics related to art and cultural preservation, dated from 1961.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Newspaper: New England Newspaper Agency Inc., Newtown, Conn., Weekly, Circ. 2,500)

    • The clipping discusses a lecture series and various art-related events. It mentions the International Art Show, which will be held in the summer, and features a lecture by Professor Worthington Matthews at the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard. The lecture, titled "The Children's Room," is scheduled for September 18, 1961.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Newspaper: Journal-Every Evening, Wilmington, Del., Sep. 20, 1961)

    • The article titled "Let the Pictures Be Pictured" argues for the preservation of artworks through photography. It highlights the importance of documenting art, especially considering the potential destruction of art during conflicts. The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard is mentioned as a place where such documentation is being actively pursued.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (Newspaper: The Ohio News Bureau Company, Hamilton Journal, Circ. 27,549, Sep. 28, 1961)

    • This clipping also discusses the importance of copying and preserving artworks. It emphasizes the need for nations with important paintings to accelerate the picture-taking process to ensure the survival of art treasures. The article suggests that an international meeting should be held to discuss the preservation of art.
  4. Middle Right Clipping (Newspaper: New England Newspaper Agency Inc., Worcester, Mass., Telegram (m), Circ. 37,783, Sep. 27, 1961)

    • The clipping announces a lecture by Joseph V. McCrindle, a research fellow in Islamic art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The lecture, titled "The Sogdian Culture of the Scythian and Fifth Centuries B.C.," is scheduled to take place at the Worcester Art Museum.
  5. Bottom Section (Various Clippings)

    • The bottom section includes additional articles and notes, but the text is partially cut off or obscured, making it difficult to discern the full content of these clippings.

Overall, the clippings collectively emphasize the importance of art preservation, documentation, and educational lectures related to art and cultural history.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings from 1961, detailing events and articles related to the preservation of art and the creation of photographic records of artworks.

  1. New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. Clippings:
    • Newt, Conn. Weekly (September 16, 1961):

      • Reports on a summer program for children at Fairfield University, including activities such as swimming, dancing, and crafts. Notable attendees include children from various backgrounds.
    • Wilmington, Del. Journal-Every Evening (September 20, 1961):

      • An article titled "Let the Pictures Be Pictured" discusses the urgency of photographing artworks before they are destroyed. It mentions Professor Millard Meiss of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, who advocates for an international meeting to accelerate the photography of art treasures to ensure their survival. The article also highlights the efforts of the Delaware Art Center in photographing artworks in color and black and white.
    • The Ohio News Bureau Company (September 28, 1961):

      • A similar article titled "Let Art Be Copied" reiterates the need to photograph artworks before they are lost or destroyed. It again emphasizes the importance of this project for preserving art history.
    • Telegram (Worcester, Mass.) (September 27, 1961):

      • An article titled "To Lecture" announces a lecture by Joseph V. McMullen, a research fellow in Islamic art at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard. The lecture is scheduled for September 27 at 8 p.m. at the Worcester Art Museum. The topic is the art and illustrated manuscripts of the ancient Persian Empire.

Each clipping underscores the importance of documenting and preserving artworks, either through photography or scholarly lectures, to safeguard cultural heritage.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the 1960s. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Headline: "Bee NEWSTOWN, Conn. Weekly Circ. 52,041"
    • Date: September 16, 1961
    • Content: This article discusses a recent fire at the University of New Hampshire that destroyed the Memorial Union Building. The fire caused significant damage, and the article lists notable attendees of a past event at the building, including prominent figures like Senator Styles Bridges, Governor Wesley Powell, and others.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • Headline: "Let The Pictures Be Pictured"
    • Source: Journal-Every Evening, Wilmington, Del.
    • Date: September 20, 1961
    • Content: This article addresses the importance of photographing and preserving artworks. It discusses a lecture by Prof. Millard Meiss, former curator at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard, who emphasized the need for nations to preserve cultural heritage, especially in the face of potential global conflict. The article mentions that while color photography can preserve the appearance of art, it cannot capture the complete essence of the original work.
  3. Middle Left Article:

    • Headline: "The Ohio News Bureau Company"
    • Source: First Clipping Bureau in Ohio
    • Date: September 2, 1961
    • Content: Titled "Let Art Be Copied," this piece echoes the concerns of Prof. Millard Meiss regarding the preservation of artwork. It highlights the importance of photographing art to create a record in case the originals are lost or destroyed. Meiss argues that such a project should be an international effort, including various types of art and artifacts, to ensure the survival of cultural heritage.
  4. Middle Right Article:

    • Headline: Includes a photograph of a man
    • Source: The News-Palladium Agency, Benton Harbor, Mich.
    • Date: September 22, 1961
    • Content: This clipping features a portrait and mentions a lecture by Joseph V. McMullan on Islamic art at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard. McMullan, noted for his expertise, was to discuss the Syrischer Kurassan, a piece from the Syrian area, part of a collection of Islamic textiles.

These articles collectively stress the importance of preserving and documenting artworks to safeguard cultural heritage against potential destruction.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection album with multiple newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings appear to be related to art and photography, with dates mostly around September 1961. Some titles or headings visible include "Let the Pictures Be Pictured," "Let Art Be Copied," and "TO LECTURE." One clipping mentions Mililard Meiss, a former curator at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard. Another clipping references a lecture by Joseph V. McMullan at the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are from various newspapers and news agencies, such as New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., Journal-Every Evening Wilmington, Del., and The Ohio News Bureau Company. The page number "21" is marked at the top right corner. The layout suggests an organized effort to document various art-related news and events from that period.

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This is an image of what appears to be a page from a scrapbook or compilation of newspaper clippings. The page includes several pasted articles and a library checkout card. The articles discuss various topics, including one that comes from the Newtown Bee regarding fundraising for a medical building. Another article, entitled "Let the Pictures Be Pictured," supports permitting the duplication of works of art for posterity. Also, a small excerpt mentions an Ohio news company.

The majority of the texts are dated from the year 1961. There are some handwritten notes and stamped dates, such as "SEP 28 1961" on the checkout card, which adds to the historical character of the documents. The texts appear to be related to art preservation and lectures, suggesting the scrapbook's owner had a particular interest in these subjects. Additionally, a library checkout card from the Hamilton Journal News dated "Sep 27, '549"—which seems to be an incomplete or erroneous date—along with a stamp and handwritten annotation, indicates that the material might have been used for research or educational purposes.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page that contains a collection of newspaper clippings and related materials from the early 1960s. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Let the Pictures Be Pictured"
    • Publication: Journal-Every Evening, Wilmington, Del.
    • Date: September 20, 1961.
    • Content: The article discusses the importance of preserving art through photography, particularly in the context of the Delaware Art Center. It highlights the efforts of Prof. Millard Meiss, former curator at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, who advocates for documenting artworks to ensure their survival, especially in the face of potential destruction or loss. The article emphasizes the need for international cooperation to preserve cultural heritage.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "Let the Pictures Be Pictured"
    • Publication: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., Boston, Mass.
    • Date: September 20, 1961.
    • Content: This is a duplicate of the article from the Journal-Every Evening, reinforcing the same message about the importance of photographing artworks to preserve them for future generations.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "Let Art Be Copied"
    • Publication: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., Boston, Mass.
    • Date: September 28, 1961.
    • Content: This article, also authored by Prof. Millard Meiss, elaborates on the idea of preserving art through photography. It discusses the potential loss of artworks due to war, theft, or natural disasters and emphasizes the need for international collaboration to document and protect cultural heritage. The article references the Fogg Art Museum and its role in this effort.
  4. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "TO LECTURE"
    • Publication: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., Boston, Mass.
    • Date: September 28, 1961.
    • Content: This is a smaller clipping announcing a lecture by Joseph V. McElhaney, an art historian. The lecture is scheduled for September 29 at the Worcester Art Museum and will focus on the Syrian culture of the Near East, specifically the art of the sixth to eighth centuries B.C. The lecture is part of a series on the history of mankind.

Additional Details:

  • Stamps and Markings:

    • The page includes stamps and markings such as "THE OHIO NEWS BUREAU COMPANY" and "First Clipping Bureau in Ohio."
    • There are handwritten notes and stamps, including a "Hamilton Journal" stamp dated September 28, 1961, and a "Telegram (m)" stamp from Worcester, Mass., dated September 28, 1961.
    • The page also features a handwritten note: "Let Art Be Copied" and a reference to "Hamilton Journal."
  • Visual Elements:

    • The page includes a small photograph of a man, presumably Joseph V. McElhaney, who is mentioned in the bottom right clipping.
    • The overall layout is organized, with clippings arranged in a grid format, suggesting this is part of an archive or scrapbook.

Context:

The materials appear to be part of a historical archive or scrapbook, likely compiled for research or personal interest in art preservation, cultural heritage, and art history. The repeated emphasis on preserving artworks through photography and the mention of international cooperation suggest a focus on the challenges and efforts to protect cultural artifacts during a time of global uncertainty, possibly related to the Cold War era.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or archive containing newspaper clippings from September 1961, primarily focusing on the efforts to preserve art through photography. The articles highlight the work of Prof. Millard Meiss and the importance of documenting cultural heritage. Additional content includes a lecture announcement by Joseph V. McElhaney on Syrian art, along with stamps and markings indicating the source and date of the clippings. The page reflects a historical interest in art preservation and cultural documentation.

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A newspaper clipping is kept on the left side of the page. The clipping is from the "Newtown Weekly," dated September 20, 1961, and contains an article about a memorial service for a person named Captain Star, who was buried at Eastern Star Cemetery. The article also mentions a reception honoring the graduating class of Choate School. On the right side of the page, there is an article titled "Let the Pictures Be Pictured," discussing the importance of preserving art in the event of nuclear warfare.