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ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 804962
This image displays an open scrapbook, showing a single page filled with four preserved newspaper clippings from 1961. All clippings are from the “Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau” headquartered at 165 Church Street – New York, and each bears the Burrelle’s logo, which incorporates a pair of scissors.
Each clipping is a news article under the heading “Let Art Be Copied.”
The articles are nearly identical in content and likely originate from different newspapers across the United States, as indicated by the newspaper names and dates stamped on each:
Each clipping carries a handwritten annotation, possibly from a newspaper editor or researcher, on the Burrelle’s label (e.g., “New-Perfect,” “Good to update,” “Good,” “Good article”), indicating the clipping’s perceived value.
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The articles report on a proposal led by Professor Millard Meiss, former curator at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Meiss and other art leaders are advocating for an international meeting to discuss the preservation of art by creating photographic records of paintings, especially those vulnerable to destruction from nuclear war or theft. The article quotes Meiss, who argues that completing such photographic archives would “assure the survival of ‘at least the shadow of art treasures.’” It emphasizes that while original artworks may be lost, photographic copies would give them the “best possible chance to stand the test of 3,000 years — or 30,000 years?”
The page serves as an archival record, collected by Burrelle’s, capturing widespread media coverage of a significant cultural preservation initiative in the early 1960s. The scrapbook format and dated clippings suggest it may have been kept by someone involved in art, journalism, or cultural preservation.
The image appears to be a page from a clippings book or a collection of articles from newspapers or magazines. It contains multiple articles with the title "Let Art Be Copied," which suggests a discussion about preserving and documenting art, possibly in the context of potential threats such as nuclear warfare.
Each article is accompanied by a label from "Burke's Press Clipping Bureau," which indicates the source of the clippings. The articles are dated between September 26, 1961, and October 6, 1961, and are from various locations such as Jonesboro, Ark., Eureka, Calif., Devils Lake, N.D., and Helena, Mont. There are annotations and stamps on some of the articles, which might indicate filing or organizational details within the collection.
The articles mentions Prof. Millard Meiss, a former curator at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, who is advocating for the creation of archives to photographically record important paintings, especially those at risk of damage or destruction. The articles emphasize the importance of preserving art for future generations and discuss the potential threats to art collections, such as nuclear warfare.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection folder containing several newspaper clippings, all related to the article titled "Let Art Be Copied." The clippings are from different newspapers and dates in 1961, as indicated by the stamps and labels from the Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888.
The clippings are arranged in two columns, with each clipping having a label at the top indicating the newspaper source, location, and date. The newspapers mentioned are:
The article discusses the importance of preserving art through photographic records, especially in the face of potential destruction of mankind and its works. It mentions Professor Millard Meiss, a former curator at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, who advocates for accelerating the picture-taking of important paintings to ensure their survival in some form. The article also references an international meeting on the subject of preserving art, considering the possibility of nuclear warfare.
The clippings are neatly arranged and pasted onto the page, with the stamps and labels providing context for the source and date of each clipping. The overall appearance suggests a well-organized collection of relevant articles on the topic of art preservation.
The image is a spread of an old newspaper, specifically from September 26, 1961, featuring several clippings and annotations. The clippings are from the "Buffalo Courier-Express" and are about an article titled "Let Art Be Copied." The clippings are arranged on the page, and some have handwritten notes and signatures.
The main article discusses the importance of copying art to preserve it for future generations. It mentions Millard Meiss, a professor and former curator at the Fogg Art Museum, who advocates for the photographic copying of art to ensure its survival, especially in the event of nuclear warfare. Meiss suggests that such copies should be stored in secure locations and should be of the highest quality to stand the test of time, ideally lasting 300 to 3,000 years.
The clippings are from different sections of the newspaper and are placed haphazardly on the page. They are from various dates, including September 11, 1963, and October 9, 1961. The clippings have different headers and footers, indicating they were taken from different parts of the newspaper.
The handwritten notes and signatures on the clippings suggest that someone has reviewed and annotated these articles, possibly for research or archival purposes. The annotations include comments about the importance of preserving art and the potential impact of nuclear warfare on cultural heritage.
Overall, the image represents a collection of newspaper clippings focused on the theme of art preservation through copying, with additional personal annotations and signatures.
An open book with a white page and a brown cover has multiple articles on it. It seems to be a magazine or a newspaper. The articles are about the importance of copying art and preserving it. The articles have the same title, "Let Art Be Copied," and have different dates. The articles also have the same author, "Professor Meiss," and have different locations.
The image shows an open book or scrapbook containing a collection of newspaper clippings. The clippings are organized and appear to be part of a press clipping bureau, as indicated by the repeated header "BURELLES PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" at the top of each page. The header includes the bureau's establishment year (1888), address (168 Church Street, New York), and contact information.
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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings from the Burelles Press Clipping Bureau, all centered around the theme "Let Art Be Copied." The articles advocate for the preservation of art through photographic records and international efforts, highlighting the risks posed by war, theft, and decay. The clippings feature commentary from notable figures like Professor Millard Meiss and emphasize the need to safeguard art for future generations. The layout is organized and professional, reflecting the bureau's role in curating and distributing press materials.
The image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings from a press clipping service called "Byronelles," which was established in 1890. There are multiple newspaper clippings all titled "Let Art Be Copied," each accompanied by the service's label and the date and source the clipping was taken from. It appears that each clipping was sourced from a different publication and date, with the visible ones being from September and October of 1961.
The newspapers mentioned are from various locations, such as Sunnysboro, Arkansas; Devil's Lake, North Dakota; Eureka, California; Helena, Montana. The contents of the article seem to discuss the concept of copying art as a means to preserve works of art in the event of their destruction. It mentions Professor Millard Meiss of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard and emphasizes the importance of creating photographic records in preserving art for posterity. Professor Meiss is quoted advocating for the survival of at least the shadow of "our treasures," suggesting that photographic archives are vital to maintaining a record of artworks over long periods. He suggests "300 years, or 30,000 years," implying a long-term perspective on the preservation of art. The repetition of the article indicates that it was sent to multiple publications by Byronelles, indicating its importance or popularity at the time.
The clipping labels feature the Byronelles name and logo, a street address in New York, and notations indicating the identification code for their filing system. There are handwritten notations, possibly for cataloging purposes, and several clippings are stamped with approval, notice dates, and the star symbols which were possibly a method of marking or rating by the recipient. The page is mounted in what appears to be an archival method, indicating that someone considered these clippings worth preserving and categorizing. The collection as a whole gives an impression of the methodology used in the pre-digital era to monitor and track media coverage of specific topics.
The image shows an open scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings arranged neatly. The clippings are titled "Let Art Be Copied" and appear multiple times with slight variations. Each clipping is accompanied by a label from "Bufrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" with different locations and dates ranging from 1961. The newspapers referenced include the "Jonesboro, Ark. Sun," "Devils Lake, N.D. Journal," "Eureka, Calif. Humboldt Standard," and "Helena, Mont. Independent Record."
The articles discuss the idea that artists' works should be copied, emphasizing that the preservation of artistic works and photographic records is vital. Prof. Millard Meiss, a former curator at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, is quoted regarding the importance of copying art to ensure its longevity and protection against potential damage. The text highlights the necessity of making photographic records as a way to safeguard art for future generations, noting the risks of art being lost over time.
Overall, the page presents various press clippings on the same topic from different sources, illustrating a widespread conversation in 1961 about art preservation and reproduction.
This image displays a scrapbook page containing multiple clipped newspaper articles, all titled "Let Art Be Copied." The clippings are dated from September and October 1961 and include labels from "Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau." These labels indicate they were clipped from newspapers in various locations, including Jonesboro, Arkansas; Eureka, California; Devils Lake, North Dakota; and Helena, Montana. The content of the articles seems to revolve around the importance of making photographic reproductions of artworks to preserve them for posterity. The clippings are arranged neatly on a tan-colored scrapbook page.