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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 804972

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The image shows a typed letter dated November 30, 1961. The letter is addressed to Mr. George H. Morris, located at 20 Pemberton and Jaketto, Worcester, Massachusetts. The letter is from John Coolidge, who expresses gratitude for Mr. Morris's review of a recent salesman's meeting and salesforce. Coolidge praises the quality of what Mr. Morris has said and the manner in which it was presented, noting that it is a source of great encouragement and enthusiasm. Coolidge also mentions that although it is not too often that their deeds are brought to their attention, they are deeply thankful for the publicity given by Mr. Morris. The letter concludes with warmest greetings and an invitation for Mr. Morris to visit their premises. The letter is signed "Sincerely yours, John Coolidge." The letter is framed with a decorative border and mounted on a larger piece of paper within a book or album.

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The image displays a typed letter on a light brown, textured paper. The letter is dated November 30, 1961, and is addressed to Mr. George E. Morris of the Telegram and Gazette at 30 Franklin Street, Worcester 1, Massachusetts. The sender, John Coolidge, expresses gratitude for the positive review of an exhibition of modern painting and sculpture. Coolidge highlights the importance of the press in bringing such exhibitions to public attention, especially for a small institution like the Fogg. He appreciates the recognition given to the exhibition and extends an open invitation for Morris's future visits. The letter is signed by John Coolidge, with "JDC" typed beneath his name, possibly indicating initials or a reference code. The letter is centered on the page, with decorative vertical lines on the left and right margins.

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The image shows a page from a book or a document with a handwritten letter dated November 30, 1961. The letter is addressed to Mr. George E. Morris, who is presumably the editor of The Telegram and Gazette, located at 20 Franklin Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

The letter is written in a formal tone and begins by expressing gratitude for the review of a recent publication or exhibition by The Fogg Museum. The writer, John Coolidge, highlights the difficulty in conveying the depth and quality of the works due to the constraints of a printed review. He notes that The Fogg Museum, despite being a smaller institution, is dedicated to bringing educational exhibitions to the general public. The letter concludes with warm greetings and an invitation to visit The Fogg in the future.

The letter is signed "Sincerely yours, John Coolidge" at the bottom. There is a small signature at the bottom left corner, which appears to be "JS." The overall impression is that this is a letter of appreciation from an academic institution to a newspaper editor for coverage of their exhibitions.

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The image shows an open book containing a letter dated November 30, 1961. The letter is addressed to Mr. George E. Morris, who is the editor of The Telegram and Gazette at 20 Franklin Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The letter is from John Coolidge, and it reads as follows:

"November 30, 1961

Mr. George E. Morris
The Telegram and Gazette
20 Franklin Street
Worcester 1
Massachusetts

Dear Mr. Morris:

I was truly happy to receive the review of our recent exhibition of modern painting and sculpture. It is difficult for me to convey how much I appreciate the time and thought you have given to what you have written and the quality of what you have said.

Since the Fogg is not an overwhelmingly large public institution, and since it is committed to serve as an educational institution, the exhibitions that are brought to the attention of the general public are few. So you can imagine how grateful we are for the publicity you have given us.

I send you my warmest greetings and extend an open invitation for your future visits to the Fogg.

Sincerely yours,

John Coolidge"

At the bottom of the letter, there is a handwritten note that appears to be initialed "JC." The letter is inserted into a book with a decorative border and is enclosed in a protective sleeve. The surrounding page is a light beige color.

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The image shows a handwritten letter dated November 30, 1961, addressed to Mr. George E. Morris, who is identified as working for The Telegram and Gazette at 20 Franklin Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The letter is from John Coolidge and expresses gratitude for the review of a recent selection of modern painting and sculpture. Coolidge mentions that it is difficult to convey the pleasure he feels, but he is grateful for Morris's kind words and the positive impact of the review on the Fogg Museum, which is not a large public institution but serves as an educational resource.

The letter highlights that the Fogg Museum's exhibitions are not typically brought to the attention of the general public, so the review is particularly appreciated. Coolidge extends warm greetings and invites Morris to visit the Fogg in the future.

The signature at the bottom of the letter is "John Coolidge" and is followed by the initials "JC" in the lower left corner of the page. The letter is framed within a decorative border and placed in a book.

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The image displays a letter dated November 30, 1961. Here are the details:

Recipient Information:

  • Name: Dr. George K. Morris
  • Address: The Volarium and Gazebo
  • Street: 50 Franklin Street
  • City: Worcester
  • State: Massachusetts

Content of the Letter:

  • The letter is addressed to Dr. Morris.
  • The writer expresses gratitude for Dr. Morris's review of a recent selection of modern art at the Fogg Museum. The writer acknowledges that it is difficult for Dr. Morris to convey his approval in words, but appreciates what he has written and the quality of the review.
  • The writer mentions that although the Fogg is not an overwhelmingly large public institution, its aim is to serve as an educational museum, and thus, any publicity it receives is highly valued.
  • The writer thanks Dr. Morris for the attention he has given to the museum.
  • The letter concludes with warm greetings and an open invitation for future visits to the Fogg.

Signatory:

  • Name: John Coolidge

Postscript:

  • There is a handwritten postscript at the bottom of the letter, though it's not entirely legible in the image.

Overall, the letter is a thank-you note from John Coolidge to Dr. George K. Morris for his positive review and publicity of an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a typed letter dated November 30, 1961. It is addressed to Mr. George E. Morris of The Telegram and Gazette, located at 20 Franklin Street, Worcester 1, Massachusetts. The letter expresses gratitude for a review of a recent selection of modern painting and sculpture. The author, John Coolidge, mentions appreciating the review and notes the challenge of conveying this appreciation since the institution is not overwhelmingly large and serves an educational purpose. Coolidge thanks Mr. Morris for bringing attention to their work and extends warm greetings and an open invitation for future visits to the institution. The letter ends with "Sincerely yours," followed by John Coolidge's typed name and initials "JC:ls" at the bottom. The page has a decorative border around the text.

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This is an image of a typed letter, dated November 30, 1961. The letter is addressed to Mr. George M. Morris at The Telegram and Gazette on Franklin Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The sender of the letter expresses gratitude for a review of their recent exhibition of modern painting and sculpture. They mention the effort that has gone into the education and initiation of the general public on these artistic forms and acknowledge the importance of the publicity provided by The Telegram and Gazette. The sender's name appears to be John Coolidge. The letter is on a sheet of paper with a decorative border, which appears to be somewhat faint.

The overall tone of the letter is appreciative, noting the significance of the exposure given to contemporary art. The sender also extends an invitation to the recipient for future visits to the FOGG.

The paper is placed on the right page inside an open book with a plain brown page on the left, seemingly as part of an archive or collection. The book is on a gray surface with a slight shadow indicating it is well-lit, likely for the purpose of photographing the document.

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The image shows an open book with a single page visible. The page contains a formal letter dated November 30, 1961. The letter is addressed to Mr. George N. Norris at The Telegram and Gazette, 20 Franklin Street, Worcester 1, Massachusetts.

Key Details from the Letter:

  • Sender: John Coolidge
  • Recipient: Mr. George N. Norris
  • Date: November 30, 1961
  • Content:
    • The sender expresses gratitude for a review of a recent selection of modern paintings and sculptures.
    • The sender acknowledges the difficulty in conveying the quality of the work through writing and appreciates the recipient's efforts.
    • The sender notes that their institution (referred to as "the FEE") is not a large public institution and is primarily educational, so it is rare for their work to receive public attention.
    • The sender extends warm greetings and an open invitation for the recipient to visit in the future.
  • Closing: "Sincerely yours, John Coolidge"

Visual Elements:

  • The page has a clean, typed format with standard margins.
  • The paper appears to be aged, with a light brown or cream tone, suggesting it may be from an archive or historical collection.
  • There is a faint watermark or design in the background of the paper, though it is subtle and not highly detailed.
  • The book itself has a sturdy, dark brown spine and edges, indicating it may be part of an archival or bound collection.

Context:

The letter reflects a professional correspondence between an art institution and a journalist or critic, highlighting the importance of public recognition for artistic endeavors. The tone is polite and appreciative, emphasizing the value of the recipient's review in bringing attention to the institution's work.

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The image shows an open book with a white page. The page has a letter dated November 30, 1961, addressed to Mr. George H. Morris of the Telegram and Gazette. The letter is written by John Coolidge and expresses gratitude for a review of the museum's recent selection of modern painting and sculpture. The letter also mentions the museum's role in serving the public and requests continued publicity. The book appears to be a collection of letters or correspondence, and the page is placed on a white surface.