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ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805002
This image displays an open scrapbook or album, showing two pages filled with yellowed newspaper clippings from September 1962. The pages are made of aged, beige paper, and the scrapbook has a dark, possibly black, hardcover visible on the left edge.
The clippings, from various New England newspapers like the Times (e) in Greenwich, CT, the Pawtucket Valley Times (e) in W. Warwick, RI, and the Post (e) in Bridgeport, CT, are carefully arranged and taped to the pages. Many clippings have handwritten dates or notes in blue and black ink, such as “SEP 23 1962” and “SEP 24 1962”, indicating when they were collected.
The clippings are all related to two main subjects centered on the Berwind family and their estate:
The Berwind Estate (“The Elms”) in Newport, RI: Several articles announce the opening of the restored mansion “The Elms” to the public for the first time. They describe it as a Philadelphia-style mansion designed by Horace Trumbauer, built in 1901 for Mr. Berwind, and now owned by the Preservation Society of Newport County. The articles note its recent purchase and refurbishment, and that the opening includes a display of 18th-century furniture and objects from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and others. The newspaper agency's stamp, “NewEnglandNewspipAgency, Inc.” is visible on multiple clippings.
The Death of Mrs. A. K. Porter: One large, prominent clipping announces the death of Mrs. A. K. Porter in Bay State (Massachusetts) on September 22, 1962. The article details her life, noting she was the widow of Harvard Prof. A. Kingsley Porter, an accomplished photographer who traveled extensively. It mentions her husband’s bequest of “Elmwood,” a house at 2784 Beacon St. in Cambridge, to the Harvard Museum of Fine Arts (likely referring to the Fogg Art Museum’s collection or a specific bequest) after his death in 1933. The article also notes she was a graduate of Miss Porter’s School and lived in Cambridge. A smaller clipping from “The Ohio News Bureau Company” from Cleveland, dated September 21, 1962, is also taped to the page, referencing “Mrs. A. K. Porter.”
Overall, the scrapbook page serves as a personal archive, documenting a significant cultural event—the public opening of a historic mansion—and a notable obituary, likely of personal or professional relevance to the collector. The collection suggests a strong interest in art, history, and the specific legacy of the Berwind and Porter families in New England.
The image shows a page from a vintage scrapbook or clipping album filled with newspaper clippings and articles. The articles appear to be historical and pertain to various museums and cultural events in the Greater Boston area. One section highlights the opening of the "Refurbished Berwind House in Newport," which is described as an estate open to the public with a focus on its newly acquired furnishings and galleries. Another section provides information about "Major Museums in Greater Boston," listing the hours of operation and contact numbers for various museums such as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard Fogg Art Museum, and Museum of Science. Additionally, there is an article about "Mrs. A. K. Porter Dies in Bay State," which provides details about a local woman's passing and her contributions to the community. The clippings are organized and date-coded, indicating they were collected over a period of time, possibly for research or personal interest in history and culture.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, likely from the early 1960s. The clippings are from various newspapers and are pasted onto a beige background. Here is a detailed description of the content:
Top Left Clipping:
Top Right Clipping:
Middle Left Clipping:
Middle Right Clipping:
Bottom Right Clipping:
The clippings are from various newspapers, including the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and "The Ohio News Bureau Company," indicating that this collection might be from a news clipping service. The clippings are neatly arranged and glued to the page, with some handwritten notes and markings for reference.
The image shows a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings are of different sizes and have been arranged in a somewhat organized manner. The clippings are from different newspapers and have been cut out and pasted on the page. The page has a title at the top that reads "Major Museums in Greater Boston." The clippings include articles about museums, art exhibitions, and cultural events in the Greater Boston area. The page also includes a small map of the Boston area with the locations of the museums mentioned in the articles marked on it. Overall, the page appears to be a collection of articles and information about museums and cultural events in the Boston area.
The image shows a newspaper clipping collection from the 1950s and 1960s. The clippings are organized in a scrapbook or binder. The clippings include articles about the opening of the "Newport Estate" in Newport, Rhode Island, as well as articles about museums in the Greater Boston area. The clippings are in black and white and have been neatly cut and pasted into the scrapbook. The scrapbook appears to be well-preserved and maintained.
The image depicts an open newspaper or magazine page from September 21, 1962, featuring a variety of classified advertisements and news snippets. The layout is typical of mid-20th-century print media, with a mix of local announcements, event listings, and personal notices. Here’s a detailed description:
Refurbished Berwind House in Newport:
Newport Estate Open:
Mrs. A. K. Porter Dies in Bay State:
The Ohio News Bureau:
The page serves as a snapshot of cultural, historical, and local events from September 21, 1962, highlighting significant museum openings, notable deaths, and community announcements. The inclusion of both formal advertisements and personal markings suggests it may have been preserved for historical or archival purposes.
This image displays a page from a scrapbook with various newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings are from different sources but are neatly organized and concern various topics, primarily about museums, historic estates, and an obituary:
Overall, the page appears to be a curated collection of information about cultural locations and events, potentially for planning visits or for historical record-keeping purposes. The clippings and notes appear to be from the year 1962. The background is an old, brownish scrapbook page, and there's a visible black binding of the scrapbook on the left side.
The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings glued onto it. The clippings contain various articles and notices, primarily centered around museums and historical information related to the Boston area, as well as some obituaries and local news.
Key elements of the clippings include:
A list titled "Major Museums in Greater Boston," which details various museums in Boston and surrounding areas, their addresses, hours of operation, and some brief descriptions. Museums mentioned include Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Public Library including Wiggins Gallery, Children's Museum, Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Museum of Science, Charles Hayden Planetarium, Blue Hills Trailside Museum, New Children’s Art Center, and others.
An article about "Refurbished Berwind Estate in Newport Open To The Public," describing the Edward J. Berwind estate, its history, and architecture.
An article titled "Newport Opens Berwind Estate On Bellevue Ave."
An obituary titled "Mrs. A.K. Porter Dies in Bay State," for Lucy Bryant Wallace Porter, an artist and photographer noted for her architectural and landscape photography, with references to her work and personal life.
Several clipping headers are from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." with various dates from 1962.
The overall look of the page suggests it is a part of a mid-20th-century scrapbook or archival collection documenting historical and cultural topics, with an emphasis on Boston and Newport's museums and local personalities. The page appears aged with slightly yellowed paper and cut-out newsprint clippings attached.
This image shows a scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings. The clippings primarily consist of articles and notices that appear to be related to historical sites, museums, estate openings, and obituaries.
Many clippings have stamps with dates in September 1962 and attachments relating to publication and location. The page has a vintage scrapbook aesthetic, with the clippings arranged neatly on a tan background.
This is a scrapbook page featuring a collage of old newspaper clippings. The page is a light brown, aged sheet bound on the left with a black spine. At the top center is a bold headline reading “Major Museums in Greater Boston,” and around it are several small newspaper clippings listing local museums and related cultural institutions. The clippings mention places like the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Public Library (including the Wiggin Gallery), the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Museum of Science, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the Children’s Museum, among others, with cursive notes and dates (one clipping shows a 1962 date). The overall look is vintage and documentary, like a page from a mid-20th-century scrapbook or guide.