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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, dated from the early 1960s. The page includes several articles and advertisements related to art exhibitions and lectures. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "RISD Exhibit Open To Public"
   • Date: October 4, 1962
   • Description: An article about an art exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum of Art. The exhibit features the first exhibit of its kind ever held in the United States, showcasing works from the Forbidden City in Peking. The exhibit includes paintings, jade, porcelain, and other artifacts.

2. Top Middle Clipping:

   • Title: "Shippee Lecture At Wheaton"
   • Date: October 8, 1962
   • Description: An article about a lecture by Mr. and Mrs. Shippee at Wheaton College. They discussed their collection of art, including paintings and decorative arts.

3. Top Right Clipping:

   • Title: "Art Exhibit Set"
   • Date: October 1, 1962
   • Description: An announcement for an art exhibit titled "Art for Your Collection," featuring a lecture by John Coolidge. The exhibit is held at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.

4. Middle Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Graphic Arts Will Be Topic Of Talk At Gallery Here"
   • Date: October 9, 1962
   • Description: An article about a talk on graphic arts by Margaret Shippee at the Providence Art Club. The talk focuses on various methods used by artists to create prints.

5. Middle Right Clipping:

   • Title: "Miss Mongan Is Shippee Lecturer At Wheaton"
   • Date: October 9, 1962
   • Description: An article about Agnes Mongan, curator of the Fogg Art Museum, who gave a lecture at Wheaton College. The lecture discussed the history and techniques of printmaking.

6. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Evening Union Leader MANCHESTER"
   • Date: October 8, 1962
   • Description: An advertisement for an event at the Currier Gallery of Art, featuring a lecture by Margaret Shippee on graphic arts.

The clippings are arranged neatly on the page, with some overlapping, and are likely part of a larger collection documenting art events and exhibitions from the early 1960s.

The image shows an open scrapbook with several newspaper clippings pasted on both the left and right pages. The clippings are primarily from the New England Newspaper Agency and other local newspapers, dating from October 1962. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Left Page:

1. Clipping from The Cranston Herald (R.I.), October 8, 1962:

   • Headline: "RISD Exhibit Open to Public"
   • Content: Announces the opening of the "Art for Your Collection" exhibit at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. The exhibit aims to introduce the public to art and encourage them to become collectors. It will be open from October 10 to November 10, with admission being free on Fridays. The exhibit features 300 objects, including American, European, Oriental, and Pre-Columbian art, as well as contemporary works. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays.

2. Clipping from The Evening Union Leader (MANCHESTER, N.H.), October 8, 1962:

   • Headline: "Graphic Arts Will Be Topic Of Talk At Gallery Here"
   • Content: Announces a talk on graphic arts by Miss Ruth S. Magurn, associate curator of the Fogg Art Museum, to be held at the gallery. The talk is part of a series on contemporary art and will cover the techniques and history of graphic arts. The event is free and open to the public.

Right Page:

1. Clipping from The Providence Journal (R.I.), October 8, 1962:

   • Headline: "Shippee Lecture At Wheaton"
   • Content: Announces that Miss M. M. Shippee will give the Shippee Memorial Lecture at Wheaton College on October 23, 1962. The lecture is titled "Bernini and the Tatti: Past, Present, and Future." Miss Shippee is a noted art historian and collector.

2. Clipping from The Providence Journal (R.I.), October 8, 1962:

   • Headline: "Miss Mongan Is Shippee Lecturer At Wheaton"
   • Content: Provides additional details about Miss M. M. Shippee, who will deliver the Shippee Memorial Lecture at Wheaton College. It mentions her credentials, including her role as a lecturer at the Fogg Art Museum and her background in art history. The lecture is a tribute to her late husband, Harold R. Shippee, and will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the Tuttle Hall Auditorium.

The clippings collectively focus on art exhibitions, lectures, and educational events happening in October 1962, with an emphasis on the Rhode Island area.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from 1962, detailing various events and announcements from different Rhode Island towns.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "RISD Exhibit Open to Public"
   • Announces an exhibit titled "Art for Your Collection" at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum of Art. The exhibit is open to the public, starting on Friday, October 10, and continuing until November 10. It showcases various objects including drawings, paintings, sculptures, and graphic arts, primarily from the collections of Boston and New York dealers.

2. Top Center Clipping:

   • Title: "Shippee Lecture at Wheaton"
   • Describes the Shippee Lecture at Wheaton College, given by Professor Norton. The lecture is titled "Precession and Tutti Frutti," and it will cover past and present art.

3. Top Right Clipping:

   • Announces a lecture titled "Art for Your Collection" at the Pawtucket Central Falls R.I. Library, scheduled for October 19, 1962.

4. Middle Right Clippings:

   • "Miss Mongan Is Shippee Lecturer at Wheaton"
     • Introduces Mary Mongan as the Shippee Lecturer at Wheaton College, highlighting her background and achievements. The lecture is on October 20, with a continuation until November 10.
   • Additional notes and details about the Shippee Lecture series, including the specific topics and importance of the lectures.

5. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • "Graphic Arts Will Be Topic of Talk at Gallery Here"
     • Discusses a talk focusing on contemporary graphic art at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring Miss Ruth S. Magruder as the speaker. The event is open to the public.

6. Bottom Center Clipping:

   • A brief mention of "Evening Union Leader" from Manchester, N.H., dated October 1962.

Each clipping is from a different newspaper, including the New England Newspaper Agency, providing various local news updates related to art exhibitions, lectures, and events in Rhode Island and nearby areas.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the New England Newspaper Agency, dated 1962. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "RISD Exhibit Open to Public"
   • Description: Announcement of an exhibit titled "Art for Your Collection" at Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art. The exhibit, held from October 12 to November 10, showcases a diverse collection of art including Greek, Roman, Near-Eastern, and Oriental pieces. The exhibit is open to the public and includes works from various periods and cultures. The opening event will be held on October 12 at 8 p.m. and will include a lecture by John Collidge.

2. Top Middle Clipping:

   • Title: "Shiphee Lecture At Wheaton"
   • Description: Announcement of the Shiphee Memorial Lecture in Art at Wheaton College, featuring Miss Ruth S. Norton. The lecture is scheduled for October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. It will be followed by a reception.

3. Top Right Clipping:

   • Title: "ART EXHIBIT SET"
   • Description: An exhibit titled "Art for Your Collection" is to be held at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. The event will include a lecture by John Collidge on October 20, with the exhibit continuing until November 10.

4. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Graphic Arts Will Be Topic Of Talk At Gallery Here"
   • Description: An upcoming talk on graphic arts at the Fog Art Museum by Miss Ruth S. Norton, who is the associate curator of prints at the museum. The talk is scheduled for October 16 at 8 p.m. and is open to the public without charge.

5. Bottom Center Clipping:

   • Title: "Miss Mongan Is Shiphee Lecturer At Wheaton"
   • Description: Information about the Shiphee Memorial Lecture at Wheaton College, given by Miss Elizabeth Mongan. The lecture will cover the history and significance of the Shiphee Collection, including a discussion of the works by artists such as Bernard Berenson and John La Farge. The event is scheduled for October 17, 7:30 p.m., with a reception to follow.

These clippings collectively highlight various art exhibitions and lectures centered around art history and collections at educational institutions and museums, particularly focusing on the Rhode Island School of Design and Wheaton College.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, each detailing various events and exhibitions related to art at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum and other nearby institutions. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. RISD Exhibit Open to Public (Top left):

   • The exhibit, titled "Art for Your Collection," is the first of its kind at the RISD Museum of Art.
   • It will be open to the public from October 10 to November 10, 1962.
   • The exhibit features 320 objects, including prints, drawings, and decorative arts from the 15th century to the present.
   • The objects are selected to represent a range of artistic styles and periods, with the intention of encouraging new members and donations to the museum.

2. Shippee Lecture at Wheaton (Top middle):

   • The Shippee Memorial Lecture in Art is given by Norton I. Tantivy.
   • The lecture, titled "Recession and 1 Tatti Past," is scheduled for October 26, 1962, at 8 p.m. in the Fogg Art Museum Auditorium.
   • The lecture is in memory of Harold W. Shippee, a former Harvard University professor and artist.

3. Art Exhibit Set (Top right):

   • This clipping mentions the "Art for Your Collection" exhibit at the RISD Museum.
   • It highlights that the exhibit will run from October 10 to November 10, 1962.
   • The introductory lecture is given by John Coolidge, professor of fine arts at Harvard University.

4. Evening Union Leader Article (Bottom left):

   • This clipping is titled "Graphic Arts Will Be Topic of Talk at Gallery Here."
   • It describes a talk by Miss Ruth S. Magurn, associate curator of prints at the Fogg Art Museum, on October 11, 1962.
   • The talk focuses on the history and importance of graphic arts, particularly prints.

5. Miss Mongan Is Shippee Lecturer at Wheaton (Bottom right):

   • This article details the Shippee Memorial Lecture given by Agnes Mongan, the Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Prints at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The lecture, titled "Bernard Berenson and Tatti Past," took place on October 25, 1962.
   • Mongan discusses the life and work of Bernard Berenson, a renowned art historian, and his relationship with Villa I Tatti, the Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies.

The clippings collectively provide a snapshot of the cultural and educational activities surrounding art and graphic arts in the Boston area during the early 1960s.

The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings from various publications, all dated in early October 1962. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left - The Cranston Herald (Cranston, R.I.)

   • RISD Exhibit Open To Public
   • An article titled "Art for Your Collection" announces an exhibit at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum of Art. The exhibit features artwork created by children from various Rhode Island schools, including Cranston, Pawtucket, and Providence. The exhibit includes a variety of art forms such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, and textiles. It will run from November 10 to December 2, and admission is free.

2. Top Center - Pawtucket Times (Pawtucket, R.I.)

   • Shippee Lecture At Wheaton
   • This notice announces a lecture by John Coolidge, Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, on October 16, 1962, at Wheaton College. The lecture, titled "Beesem and 19th Century Art," is part of the Shippee Lecture Series and is open to the public.

3. Top Right - Warwick, R.I. Beacon

   • Art Exhibit Set
   • An article announces an introductory lecture at 8:30 PM on October 18 for an art exhibit set at Wheaton College. The exhibit will showcase art from the Fog Museum of Harvard University and is open to the public from October 20 to November 11.

4. Bottom Left - Evening Union Leader (Manchester, N.H.)

   • Graphic Arts Will Be Topic Of Talk At Gallery Here
   • This article announces a talk by Miss Ruth S. Blackburn at the Currier Gallery of Art. The talk will focus on the importance of prints in the graphic arts field and is scheduled for October 21. The event is open to the public without charge.

5. Bottom Right - The Bristol Phoenix (Bristol, R.I.)

   • Miss Mongan Is Shippee Lecturer At Wheaton
   • This article announces Agnes Mongan, Curator of Drawings at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, as the Shippee Memorial Lecturer. Mongan will give a lecture at Wheaton College on October 20, focusing on 19th-century French drawings and prints. The lecture is open to the public.

Each clipping details various art-related events, including exhibitions and lectures, happening in October 1962, primarily in Rhode Island and nearby areas.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. The clippings are from various sources and include articles related to art exhibits, lectures, and gallery talks. The articles date back to 1962, as this is visible from the handwritten dates and the dates printed in the articles themselves. The events covered in these articles appear to be related to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Wheaton College, and other galleries or institutions.

Each article is affixed to the page, and they vary in size and orientation. Some articles mention specific names and exhibit details, indicating that they discuss events related to art and cultural education. There is also some handwriting in pencil visible, correcting or noting dates on the clippings, implying that the individual who assembled these clippings was attentive to the chronological order or significance of the events. The page itself shows signs of age, with discolored edges and corners. The compilation likely serves as a historical record or a personal collection of events of interest to the individual who created it.

The image shows a scrapbook page with six newspaper clippings glued onto it. The clippings are related to art exhibitions, lectures, and events connected to the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Wheaton College, and Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. Each clipping is from different newspapers and dates from 1962.

• The upper left clipping discusses an art exhibit at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum opening on October 19, with an introductory lecture by John Collidge.
• The upper middle clipping is about the Shippee Lecture at Wheaton College on October 23, highlighting Miss Agnes Mongan, a curator and assistant director at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
• The upper right clipping announces an art exhibit at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum starting October 19, with a lecture by John Coolidge.
• The lower right clipping is from the Enterprise & Times, Brockton, mentioning Miss Mongan as the Shippee Lecturer at Wheaton, detailing her background and contributions.
• The lower middle clipping from Evening Union Leader, Manchester, talks about a talk on graphic arts by Ruth S. Magurn, associate curator at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
• The lower right clipping is another piece about Miss Mongan's lecture and she being a long-time associate of the Fogg Museum.

The page appears to document and preserve media coverage of art-related events and notable art curators and lectures from 1962.

The image shows an open book with multiple pages containing newspaper clippings and articles. The clippings are from various newspapers, including "The Cranston Mirror," "Pawtucket Times," "Beacon Weekly," and "Enterprise & Times." The articles are dated between 1962 and 1982, and they cover topics such as art exhibitions, lectures, and events related to art and design. Some of the clippings highlight art exhibitions at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, while others mention lectures by notable figures like Miss Agnes Morgan. The book appears to be a collection of clippings related to art and design, possibly curated by an individual interested in these subjects.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication dated October 1, 1962, featuring several articles and advertisements. The layout is typical of a newspaper from that era, with multiple columns of text and a mix of news stories, event announcements, and advertisements.

Key Elements in the Image:

Left Column:

• Headline: "RISD Exhibit Open To Public"
  • This article announces an art exhibit titled "Art for Your Collection," which is being held at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). The exhibit features works from the museum's collection, including drawings, sculpture, graphic arts, silver, and jewelry. The exhibit is open to the public from October 16 to November 16, 1962, and admission is free. The exhibit is part of a series of events organized by the museum.

Middle Column:

• Headline: "Shippée Lecture At Wheaton"
  • This article discusses a lecture series at Wheaton College, featuring a talk titled "Past and Future" by Taité Pierson. The lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2, 1962, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wheaton Auditorium. The lecture is part of the Shippée Memorial Lecture series, established in memory of Miss Agnes Shippée, a former Wheaton student. The lecture will focus on art and design, and the article provides details about the speaker and the context of the lecture.

Right Column:

• Headline: "Miss Mongan Is Shippée Lecturer At Wheaton"
  • This article highlights Miss Mongan as the Shippée Lecturer at Wheaton College. It provides background on her career, noting that she was an AB from Wheaton College in 1934 and later earned an MA in Art History from Harvard University. The article also mentions her professional achievements, including her role as a curator at the Fogg Art Museum and her contributions to art education. It further details her involvement in the Shippée Memorial Lecture series and her connection to Wheaton College.

Additional Elements:

• Newspaper Header: At the top of the page, there is a header indicating the publication is from the New England News Agency, Inc., located in Boston, Mass. The header includes details such as the newspaper's address, circulation numbers, and other administrative information.
• Advertisements: There are small advertisements interspersed throughout the page, such as one for Enterprise & Times (E.) BROCKTON, Mass. with a circulation of 44,471.
• Other News Items: Additional smaller headlines and snippets of text are visible, including mentions of an evening union leader and a note about graphic arts being a topic of discussion at the Gallery Here.

Overall Context:

The page reflects a typical newspaper layout from the early 1960s, combining local news, cultural events, and educational announcements. The focus on art exhibitions, lectures, and academic achievements suggests an emphasis on cultural and intellectual activities in the region. The articles provide details about upcoming events, notable speakers, and the contributions of individuals to the arts and education.

This page offers a glimpse into the cultural and educational landscape of the time, highlighting the importance placed on art, lectures, and academic engagement.