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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 handwritten notes, all dated around December 1961. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping - "Society" by Marjorie W. Sherman:

    • This article from "The Boston Globe" dated Wednesday, December 6, 1961, discusses a major exhibition of 17th-century Dutch paintings at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition features paintings loaned by Paul M. Warburg and his family, including his son James F. Warburg and daughter Mrs. B. Gerald Cantor.
  2. Handwritten Note:

    • A handwritten note at the top left corner of the page reads "Boston Herald - 12.6.1961".
  3. Center Left Clipping - "Social Chatter" by Allen Smith:

    • This clipping discusses a special guest preview at the Fogg Art Museum, where friends of the museum will view paintings from the Paul M. Warburg collection. The article mentions that Mrs. B. Gerald Cantor will give a talk at 8:30 PM before the screening.
    • It also lists dinner parties that will be held before the preview, including hosts such as Perry T. Rathbone, Mrs. Fogg, Mrs. Agnes Mongan, and others.
  4. Center Right Clipping - "Grant Reynard In Program At Heidelberg Wednesday":

    • This article discusses a lecture titled "Guide to Understanding Master Art" to be given by Grant Reynard at Heidelberg College. Reynard is described as a well-known art expert and lecturer who has presented over 300 lectures on art.
    • The article mentions Reynard's background, including his education at Harvard University and his association with various art institutions.
  5. Top Right Clipping - "Society" by Marjorie W. Sherman (continued):

    • This continuation of the top left article provides more details about the dinner parties and the hosts, including Mrs. Fuller Albright, Mrs. John W. McCormack, and others. It also mentions the screening of the film "Dutch Painting in the Age of Rembrandt" at the museum.
  6. Small Clipping - "The Ohio News Bureau Company":

    • A small clipping from the Ohio News Bureau Company dated October 21, 1961, with the headline "Divine" and some handwritten notes.

The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of articles and notes related to art exhibitions, social events, and lectures in the early 1960s.

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The image displays a yellowed, old newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe," dated Wednesday, December 6, 1961. The article on the left page, titled "Society" by Marjorie W. Sherman, discusses the Fogg Art Museum's plans for a special guest preview of a loan exhibition of 17th-century Dutch paintings. Key figures mentioned include Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, Mrs. Paul J. Sachs, Miss Agnes Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hofer, Mr. and Mrs. John Carter Brown, and others. The article details the schedule of events, including a preview on Thursday evening, a lecture, and dinner parties.

On the right page, there is an article titled "Grant Reynard In Program At Heidelberg Wednesday," which talks about Grant Reynard, a painter and lecturer, who will give a talk titled "Guide To Understanding Modern Art." It mentions his background, his interest in art, and his plans for the lecture, which is part of the Heidelberg Series. The article also includes some personal details about Reynard, such as his residence in New York and his involvement in various art institutions.

The clipping appears to be a collection of articles related to art events and figures, likely saved for its informative content on cultural activities and prominent individuals in the art world during that time.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Globe, dated December 6, 1961. It contains two main articles:

  1. Social Chatter: Fogg Art Museum Plans Special Guest Preview

    • This article discusses a preview of a loan exhibition of 17th-century Dutch paintings from the Paul M. Warburg collection, which is being hosted at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Jacob Rosenberg and includes works by artists like Joris Hoefnagel, Jan van Goyen, and others. The event is open to the public on Friday and will continue on Saturday.
    • Dinner parties are planned with various guests including notable individuals like Dr. Philip Hodson, Mr. and Mrs. John Codding, Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brooks, and others, providing an opportunity to meet these personalities.
  2. Grant Reynard in Program at Heidelberg Wednesday

    • This article announces Grant Reynard, a painter and lecturer, as the fourth speaker at a series of lectures at Heidelberg College.
    • Reynard's talk is titled "Guide to Understanding Modern Art" and focuses on topics like the influence of the Metropolis on art and the exhibition of his works in various galleries.
    • Reynard has exhibited in New York and has been part of several art institutions and societies. He is noted for his work in the American Graphic Arts Museum.

The clipping also includes smaller advertisements and a brief mention of a dinner event with various guests, including Mr. Fuller Albright and Mr. Myron Griffith Wilson. There is also a mention of a "Spice up everyday raisin muffins" advertisement from the Ohio News Bureau Company.

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The image is a page from the Boston Globe newspaper, specifically from Wednesday, December 6, 1961. It contains several articles and announcements related to art exhibitions and social events.

  1. Main Article: "Society" by Marjorie W. Sherman

    • This section includes various social events and exhibitions.
    • Fogg Art Museum Event: The Friends of the Fogg Art Museum will host a special guest preview of a loan exhibition of 17th-century Dutch paintings from the Paul M. Warburg collection. The exhibition will be loaned by his son, James F. Warburg, and his daughter, Mrs. Samuel B. Grissom of New York.
    • Honorary Degree: Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, who will give a talk on the exhibition, received an honorary degree from Harvard.
    • Dinner and Parties: Dinner parties and receptions are mentioned, including one at the home of Miss Agnes Morgan, assistant director and curator of drawings at the Fogg, and another at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Rosenberg, among others.
  2. Article: "Social Chatter" by Alan Amund

    • This section focuses on the special guest preview at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Exhibition Details: The exhibition includes two small Rembrandts, one by Terbrugghen, and two landscapes by Jan van Goyen. The event will be open to the public on Friday and continue through February 1st.
    • Honorary Dinner: Dr. Rosenberg will give a lecture before the exhibition opens, followed by a dinner party. Other notable guests include Perry T. Rathbone, Philip Hofer, and Mr. and Mrs. Shepperd Brooks.
    • Guest List: The article lists several other guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hofer, Mr. and Mrs. John Collidge, and Mrs. Jacob Rosenberg, among others.
  3. Article: "Grant Reynard in Program at Heidelberger Wednesday"

    • Lecture Announcement: Grant Reynard, a painter, lecturer, and curator of the current Heidelberger Collection, will give a lecture titled "Guide to Understanding Modern Art."
    • Background: Reynard's lecture is part of a series of talks on modern art, and he is noted for his expertise and extensive experience in the field.
    • Schedule: The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, at 8:15 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom in Grand Island, Nebraska.

The page is also marked with a date stamp "Dec 6, 1961" and "Fog 21/961," indicating its historical context.

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The image shows a page from The Boston Globe, dated Wednesday, December 6, 1961. The page contains two main articles under the "Society" section:

  1. Social Chatter by Alison Arnold:

    • The article is titled "Fogg Art Museum Plans Special Guest Preview."
    • It discusses a special preview event at the Fogg Art Museum, where guests will see an exhibition of 17th-century Dutch paintings from the Paul M. Warburg collection. The event is hosted by James F. Warburg and his daughter, Mrs. Samuel B. Grissom of New York.
    • Dr. Jacob Rosenberg, an art historian from Harvard, will give a preview lecture at 8:30 PM before the exhibition opens.
    • Dinner parties will be held before the lecture, with guests including prominent individuals like Perry T. Rathbone, Philip Hofer, and Mrs. Shephard Brooks.
    • The article lists several guests and their dinner parties, including names like Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rosenberg, Mr. and Mrs. John Coolidge, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Wade White.
  2. An article titled "Grant Reynard In Program At Heidelberg Wednesday":

    • This article discusses Grant Reynard, a painter and lecturer, who will give a talk titled "Guide to Understanding Modern Art" at Heidelberg College.
    • Reynard's lecture is scheduled for 8:15 PM in Rickly Chapel.
    • The article provides a brief biography of Grant Reynard, highlighting his education at the Art Institute of Chicago, his travels to France and England, and his membership in prestigious art organizations.
    • Reynard is noted for his work as an art critic and lecturer, and the article mentions his award of a honorary Doctorate from Baldwin-Wallace College.

The page also includes a small advertisement from The Ohio News Bureau Company, promoting the "Advertiser" and providing a phone number and address in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, there is a small note indicating the date "Dec 21 1961" written in pencil in the bottom right corner.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically "The Boston Globe," dated Wednesday, December 6, 1961. It features two main columns focused on society news and events:

  1. Society Column by Marjorie W. Sherman:

    • Title: "A Major Exhibition"
    • The article discusses a significant exhibition of 17th-century Dutch paintings at the Fogg Art Museum, part of the Paul M. Warburg collection. The paintings are on loan from notable sources such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery, and private collectors.
    • A private preview for the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum will be held on December 7. Dr. Jakob Rosenberg will give a lecture at 8:30 PM before the preview, which starts at 9 PM.
    • The exhibition will open to the public on Friday and continue through February 1.
    • Mrs. Fuller Albright and Mrs. Grafton Wilson, Jr. are organizing a dinner party for the evening of the preview.
  2. Social Chatter by Alma Homel:

    • This section mentions several social events and plans:
      • Mrs. John R. Fell will host a dinner party for Mrs. Archibald McLeish and Mrs. Walter Muir Whitehill.
      • Mrs. Carl J. Gilbert plans a dinner followed by a reception at the Fogg Art Museum.
      • Other socialites and their plans are mentioned, including Mrs. Henry L. Shattuck, Mrs. George P. Gardner, and Mrs. Henry Copley Greene.
  3. Grant Reynard In Program At Heidelberg Wednesday:

    • This article announces an event featuring Grant Reynard, an artist who has been providing newsmen with a series of pen-and-ink sketches and a lecture-demonstration on modern art.
    • Reynard's upcoming lecture will be at the University of Heidelberg on Wednesday.
    • The article provides a brief biography of Reynard, highlighting his career and achievements in art, including his honorary doctorate from Nebraska Wesleyan University and his involvement with various art societies and exhibitions.

Additionally, there is a small advertisement for "The Ohio News Bureau Company" in the middle of the page. The bottom part of the image shows a section titled "The Week," but it is cut off and not fully visible.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from the early 1960s. The clippings include:

  1. A clipping from "The Boston Globe" dated Wednesday, December 6, 1961, titled "Society: A Major Exhibition of 17th c. Dutch paintings" by Marjorie W. Sherman.
  2. Another clipping from the "Boston Herald" dated December 6, 1961, titled "Social Chatter" by Alison Arnold about the Fogg Art Museum's plans for a special guest preview of a loan exhibition of 17th-century Dutch paintings from the Paul M. Warburg collection.
  3. Details about the exhibition, including information on a lecture by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg and dinner parties hosted by various individuals.
  4. A clipping from "The Ohio News Bureau Company" and "The Advertiser” dated October 21, 1961, about Grant Reynard's program at Heidelberg College titled "Guide to Understanding Modern Art," discussing his background, lecture details, and involvement in the art community.

The articles highlight art exhibitions and cultural events involving prominent art figures and gatherings at museums and educational institutions. The overall theme focuses on art exhibitions and lectures related to Dutch paintings and modern art.

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The image shows a page from "The Boston Globe" dated Wednesday, December 6, 1961. The page features an article under the Society section by Marjorie W. Sherman. The headline reads "A MAJOR EXHIBITION of the century, a loan show of 17th century Dutch paintings." Below that is another section titled "Social Chatter" by Allan Arnold discussing "Fogs Art Museum Plans Special Guest Preview."

The text in the "Social Chatter" section describes an event where "the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum will be guests at a special preview of a loan exhibition of 17th-century Dutch paintings." It mentions paintings from the Paul M. Warburg collection and that the event will include a talk by Dr. Jakob Rosenberg from Harvard.

There are also annotations made on the page, such as "Fogg," a reference to the art museum, accompanied by "OCT 2 | 1961," which might be a date stamp or note.

The right side of the page has a separate article with the headline "Grant Reynard In Program At Heidelberg Wednesday," discussing a "Guide To Understanding Modern Art" lecture topic.

Moreover, the page includes some handwritten notes, and parts of the text are circled, suggesting that the reader may have highlighted important details or had some specific interest in the content.

The physical page itself appears to be part of a scrapbook, given the brown paper background and the way it's affixed at the edge, indicating it was perhaps collected for personal reference or historical record.

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The image shows an open newspaper page from The Boston Globe, dated Wednesday, December 6, 1961. The page is divided into two main sections:

Left Section:

  • Headline: "Society" by Marjorie W. Sherman.
  • Subheading: "Fogg Art Museum Plans Special Guest Preview."
  • Content: This section discusses an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring a loan show of 17th-century Dutch paintings from the Paul M. Warburg collection. The preview will be held tomorrow evening, and notable guests, including Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, will be present. The exhibition will open to the public on Friday and continue through February. Additional details include a dinner party hosted by Perry T. Rathbone, the Philip Hofer and Mrs. Brooks dinner, and a reception hosted by Mrs. Agnes Morgan.

Right Section:

  • Headline: "Grant Reynard In Program At Heidelberg Wednesday."
  • Content: This section announces a lecture by Grant Reynard, titled "Guide To Understanding Modern Art," scheduled for Wednesday at Heidelberg College. Reynard, a painter and lecturer, will discuss modern art and its development. The lecture is part of a series and will be accompanied by a demonstration of modern art techniques. Additional details mention Reynard's background, including his association with the Art Institute of Chicago and his work in France and England.

Additional Elements:

  • Handwritten Notes: There are handwritten annotations on the left side of the page:
    • "Rosl on Herald - Dec. 6,1961" near the top.
    • "Social Chatter By Alma Amold" written vertically along the left margin.
  • Stamp: A red stamp labeled "Fogg" with the date "Oct 21 1961" is visible near the bottom right of the page.
  • Other Text: The page includes smaller articles and advertisements, such as one from "The Ohio News Bureau Company" and a small ad for "First Classifying Success in Ohio."

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical newspaper clipping highlighting cultural and social events from December 1961, focusing on art exhibitions and lectures. The handwritten notes suggest the page may have been saved or annotated for personal or archival purposes. The layout and content reflect the style and focus of mid-20th-century newspapers, emphasizing society news, art events, and educational lectures.

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The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine. The page is dated December 6, 1961, and features several sections and articles. The main headline reads "The Boston Globe-Wednesday, December 6, 1961." The left side of the page has a section titled "Society" with an article about a special preview of a 17th-century Dutch painting collection at the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions that the exhibition will be open on Friday, February 3, and that dinner parties and social events are planned for the occasion.

The right side of the page has a section titled "Social Chatter" with an article about Fogg Art Museum plans for a special guest preview of the collection. The article provides details about the paintings on display, including Rembrandts, Terborchs, van Dycks, and van Goyens. It also mentions the dinner parties and social events planned for the preview.

The bottom section of the page has an article titled "Grant Reynard In Program At Heidelberg Wednesday." The article discusses Grant Reynard, a painter and lecturer, who will be giving a lecture on modern art and a lecture-demonstration on painting techniques. The article also mentions that Reynard has served as chairman of the Connecticut Art Commission and has been elected president of the National Academy of Design.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the social and cultural events of the time, including art exhibitions, social gatherings, and lectures on art and painting techniques.