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This image displays an open scrapbook page, likely from the mid-20th century, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum (RISD Museum) and Wheaton College in the early 1960s.

The clippings are from various New England newspapers, including The Cranston Mirror, Times (c) from Pawtucket, Beacon from Warwick, Enterprise & Times (e) from Brockton, and Evening Union Leader from Manchester. Each article is marked with handwritten dates and notes, primarily from October and December 1962.

Key events documented on this page include:

• The RISD Exhibit “Art for Your Collection”: An exhibition opening to the public on October 20, 1962, following an introductory lecture by John Coolidge, professor of fine arts and director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The exhibit focused on affordable artworks for collectors, including prints, drawings, and decorative arts, and ran through November 10, 1962. It featured objects from the 18th and 19th centuries, sourced from the collections of Boston and New York dealers and galleries.

• The Shippee Lecture at Wheaton College: Held on October 25, 1962, with the theme “Berneson and Taitt: Past, Present and Future.” The lecturer was Agnes Morgan, curator of drawings and assistant director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The lecture was presented in memory of Harold R. Shippee of Pawtucket, R.I., a collector of Italian Renaissance art, and his wife Elizabeth, who died in 1957. The Shippee Memorial Lecture series was established in their honor.

• A Talk on Graphic Arts: Scheduled for December 4, 1962, at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring specialist Miss M. Magnum, curator of prints, discussing the “field of prints from all periods,” with particular emphasis on American prints and Rembrandt.

The page is yellowed with age and shows signs of frequent handling, including handwritten marginalia, dates, red underlines, and a red circle highlighting the Shippee family name. The scrapbook’s binding is visible along the left edge, and the pages are set against a black background, emphasizing the archival nature of the material. The collection suggests the owner was closely following regional cultural events, particularly those related to art history, museum exhibitions, and academic lectures in New England in the early 1960s.

The image appears to be a scanned page from a book or collection of clippings, featuring multiple newspaper articles. The articles are cutouts and pasted onto a beige page, which shows signs of wear, such as aging and some stains or smudges. Each clipping is from a different newspaper, as indicated by the mastheads at the top of each article. The articles seem to be related to art exhibits and lectures, including mentions of the "Shippee Lecture at Wheaton" and "RISD Exhibit Open To Public." The dates of the articles range from October 8, 1962, to November 3, 1962, and the articles are from cities such as Pawtucket, Central Falls, Warwick, and Manchester, among others. The text is neatly typed, and the layout suggests that these clippings were collected for reference or for a specific project.

This image shows an open scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings from various Rhode Island and New England publications. The clippings are dated from 1962 and cover a range of topics related to art exhibitions and lectures. Key features include:

1. The page is from a scrapbook with a light brown background.
2. Multiple newspaper clippings are pasted onto the page, each with a header indicating the source newspaper and date.
3. The clippings discuss events such as the "RISD Exhibit Open to Public," "Shippee Lecture At Wheaton," and "Graphic Arts Will Be Topic Of Talk At Gallery Here."
4. The articles mention specific individuals, such as John Coolidge, Agnes Mongan, and Ruth Magurn, who are involved in these events.
5. The clippings are from newspapers like "The Cranston Mirror," "Times (e)," "Beacon," "Enterprise & Times (e)," and "Evening Union Leader."
6. The text in the clippings provides details about the events, including dates, times, and locations.
7. The layout of the clippings is somewhat scattered, with some overlapping and others placed side by side.

Overall, the image depicts a historical record of art-related events from the early 1960s in Rhode Island and the surrounding area.

The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings. The clippings are arranged in a collage-like manner, with different sizes and shapes. The clippings are from various newspapers, including "The Cranston Mirror," "The Beacon," "The Enterprise & Times," and "The Evening Union Leader." The clippings cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, lectures, and events. The clippings have different headlines, such as "RISD Exhibit Open To Public," "Shippee Lecture At Wheaton," "Art Exhibit Set," "Miss Mongan Is Shippee Lecturer At Wheaton," and "Graphic Arts Will Be Topic Of Talk At Gallery Here." The clippings are in black and white, and some of them have faded or torn edges.

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.

This image depicts a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings from various publications, dated 1962. The clippings discuss art exhibits, lectures, and events related to art and graphic arts. The articles have been neatly cut out and affixed to the scrapbook page. Specific highlights from the clippings include descriptions of:

• A Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) exhibit titled "Art for Your Collection," open to the public, showcasing art pieces curated with an educational focus.
• Lectures at Wheaton College given by notable figures in the art world, including Miss Agnes Mongan and Bernard Berenson.
• Discussions on graphic arts, including different techniques and their historical context, emphasizing printmaking and showcasing works from artists like Rembrandt.

Each clipping features publication identifiers, such as the publication names, geographic details, and dates in small typewritten or printed text. Additionally, there is evidence of underlined or marked dates and notes written on the clippings, suggesting the scrapbook was meticulously organized.

• A scrapbook page inside a black binder with aged tan/orange paper.
• The page is covered with small black-and-white newspaper clippings about art exhibits and lectures.
• The clippings are arranged in clusters: a tall vertical piece on the left and several smaller rectangular pieces on the right/top and bottom.
• Headlines include: “RISD Exhibit Open To Public,” “Shippee Lecture At Wheaton,” “Art Exhibit Set,” “Miss Mongan Is Shippee Lecturer At Wheaton,” and “Graphic Arts Will Be Topic Of Talk At Gallery Here.”
• The clippings are yellowed with time, some have handwritten marks in red, giving an archival look.
• Overall, it looks like a reference page from a 1960s era art-events scrapbook.

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.