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This image displays a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on the pages of a scrapbook, documenting the unveiling and first public showing of the official portrait of President John F. Kennedy on December 10, 1963.

The clippings, dated from December 1963, are from various New England newspapers and wire services, including:

• Courant (m) (Hartford, Conn.)
• Berkshire Eagle (e) (Pittsfield, Mass.)
• Standard Times (e) (New Bedford, Mass.)
• ARD TIMES, NEW BEDFORD
• NEWS Detroit, Mich.

The central and most prominent article includes a black-and-white Associated Press photograph titled “FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING OF JFK PAINTING”. This photo captures the moment of the portrait’s unveiling in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It shows:

• Mayor Edward A. Crane (right), assisting in hanging the large portrait.
• William F. Draper (left), the artist, observing the process.
• Miss Elizabeth Jones (center), a member of the museum staff, looking on.
• Thomas Lane (partially visible behind the canvas) holding the portrait.

The text accompanying the photo and in other articles reveals key details:

• The portrait, painted by William F. Draper in April 1962 from life sittings, was unveiled at Cambridge City Hall.
• It was on loan from the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University for a memorial exhibition.
• The article notes that Draper considered this, the only portrait done of Kennedy while he was in office, to be one of the “outstanding monuments of human history.”
• The unveiling ceremony was attended by notable figures, including the Most Rev. Thomas J. Riley, auxiliary bishop of Boston.

The clippings are affixed to the scrapbook pages with tape, and some have handwritten annotations, including the name “Fogg” and a “70 2” code, likely for cataloging. The collection serves as a historical archive of local media coverage of a significant public event immediately following President Kennedy’s assassination.

This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or collection of news clippings, likely from the early 1960s. The page contains multiple newspaper articles and photographs, all related to the unveiling and public display of an oil portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The articles are dated December 10, 1963, and are from various newspapers such as the Berkshire Eagle, The Courant, and The Standard-Times, among others. The headlines and captions indicate that this portrait, which was loaned from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, was unveiled at Cambridge City Hall and will be on public exhibit for the rest of the month. The page also includes a photograph showing the portrait being hung, with a caption mentioning that Mayor Edward A. Crane of Cambridge assisted in the hanging.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, likely related to the unveiling of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The page contains several newspaper articles and photographs, all dated December 10, 1963. The articles are from different newspapers, including the "Hartford Courant," "Berkshire Eagle," and "Standard-Times," among others.

The central photograph depicts the first public showing of the Kennedy painting. It shows a group of people, including a man in a suit, a man in a striped shirt, and a woman, gathered around a framed portrait of President Kennedy. The caption identifies the individuals as Mayor Edward A. Crane of Cambridge, Thomas Lane, and Miss Elizabeth Jones of the museum staff.

The articles describe the unveiling of the oil painting of President Kennedy, which was believed to be the only portrait done of the late chief executive while in office. The painting was dedicated on December 9, 1963, at the Cambridge City Hall and was on loan from the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The articles mention various individuals present at the event, including William Draper, the artist who painted the portrait, and several Harvard University faculty members and officials.

The page also includes a small piece of paper with the handwritten note "Fogg" and the date "Dec 10 1963," likely indicating the source of the articles and the date of the event. There is another small piece of paper in the top left corner with the text "Museum School Given $20,000," which seems unrelated to the main content of the page.

The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings and text. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping each other. The text is written in black ink and appears to be notes or captions related to the clippings. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the New England News Agency, Inc., and the Standard-Times (Mass.). The text mentions the unveiling of a portrait of John F. Kennedy, the first public showing of the portrait, and its dedication. The portrait was painted by William F. Draper and was unveiled at Harvard University. The portrait was loaned to Harvard through the Fogg Art Museum and was hung in City Council chambers. The text also mentions the dedication of the portrait by Mayor Edward A. Crane, who believed it was the only portrait done of the late president while he was in office. The portrait was unveiled on December 10, 1963, and was dedicated as a memorial exhibit.

A scrapbook contains a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs. The clippings are about an oil painting of the late President John F. Kennedy, believed to be the only portrait of the late President. The painting was unveiled at Harvard University, and the portrait was done by William F. Draper, who preceded Kennedy at Harvard. The clippings include articles from various newspapers, such as the Berkshire Eagle, Standard-Times, and New England News Agency. The photographs show the painting hanging in the City Council chambers, with Mayor Edward A. Crane and other officials present. The scrapbook also includes a photograph of the painting with a caption that reads "First Public Showing of JFK Painting."

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or printed articles from December 1963, focusing on the unveiling and public display of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The articles are sourced from various publications, including the New England News Agency, Inc., Pittsfield Eagle, Standard-Times, and others. Here’s a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

1. Top Left Section:

   • Headline: "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING of JFK painting takes place at Cambridge."
   • Caption: "Mayor Edward A. Crane of Cambridge, Mass., right, as Mayor Edward A. Crane assists in hanging portrait by William F. Draper, Picture was loaned Elizabeth Jones of museum staff looks on, hangs in City Council chambers. Miss Elizabeth Jones of museum staff looks on. Thomas Lane holds the painting. (Associated Press Wirephoto)."
   • Image: A photograph shows Mayor Edward A. Crane assisting in hanging an oil painting of President Kennedy. Miss Elizabeth Jones, a museum staff member, is observing, and Thomas Lane is holding the painting.

2. Top Right Section:

   • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday."
   • Subheadline: "An oil painting of President John F. Kennedy, done in the late 1950s by William F. Draper, will be unveiled Monday night at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard."
   • Details: The article explains that the portrait was loaned to the museum by Elizabeth Jones of the Fogg Art Museum and will be displayed in the City Council chambers as part of a memorial exhibit. It mentions that the painting was done by William F. Draper, a former student of Kennedy at Harvard, and that it will be part of a public exhibit.

3. Middle Left Section:

   • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Gets 1st Showing."
   • Details: This article reiterates that the portrait will be unveiled on Tuesday, December 10, 1963, at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. It notes that the portrait was painted by William F. Draper, a former student of Kennedy, and was loaned to the museum by Elizabeth Jones.

4. Middle Right Section:

   • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Placed on Exhibit."
   • Details: This article confirms that the portrait was placed on exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. It provides additional context about the painting being an oil portrait done in the late 1950s and mentions that it will be displayed as part of a memorial exhibit.

5. Bottom Section:

   • Headline: "Kennedy Picture Is Dedicated."
   • Details: This article discusses the dedication ceremony for the portrait, which took place at the Cambridge City Hall. It highlights the significance of the portrait as a memorial to Kennedy and notes that the painting was loaned to the museum by Elizabeth Jones.

Visual Elements:

• Photograph: The central image shows Mayor Edward A. Crane and others handling the portrait, emphasizing the public and ceremonial nature of the event.
• Text Layout: The articles are arranged in a grid-like format, with headlines, subheadings, and captions providing context for the images and events.
• Publication Details: Each article includes the name of the publication, location, and circulation details, such as "New England News Agency, Inc., Box 287, Boston, Mass. Circ. 29,087."

Context:

• The articles collectively document the unveiling and public display of an oil portrait of President John F. Kennedy, painted by William F. Draper. The event took place shortly after Kennedy's assassination in November 1963, as a tribute and memorial.
• The portrait was loaned to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard and displayed in the City Council chambers as part of a memorial exhibit.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in December 1963, focusing on the public and ceremonial unveiling of a portrait of President Kennedy. The articles provide detailed accounts of the event, including the involvement of key figures such as Mayor Edward A. Crane and museum staff, as well as the significance of the portrait as a memorial. The layout and design of the clippings suggest they were compiled for archival or historical purposes.

This image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings and articles. The topic of the articles centers around the unveiling of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy.

Key details and features:

1. Main Image: A black-and-white photo at the bottom left shows multiple people gathered around a painting of John F. Kennedy as it is being hung. Descriptive text identifies the moment as the "First Public Showing of JFK Painting."
2. Surrounding Articles:
   • The articles detail the unveiling event, noting the portrait's placement in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at Harvard.
   • Various newspapers, including the Berkshire Eagle and Hartford Courant, reported on the event, and their mastheads or circulation numbers are visible.
   • Headlines reference the event, such as "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday" and "Kennedy Picture Is Dedicated."
   • Details about the artist, William F. Draper, are also included, with mentions of the portrait being placed in the Cambridge City Council chamber.
3. Overall Condition: The scrapbook page looks visibly aged, with yellowed paper, text annotations, and some handwritten or typed notes nearby for organization.

This is a historical archive commemorating a portrait unveiling in memory of President John F. Kennedy.

The image is a photograph of an open scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The clippings seem to be from the early 1960s, as indicated by the dates visible on some of them, such as "DEC 10 1963." Several articles appear to be related to a portrait of a notable figure, with references to unveilings and dedications, and phrases like "Portrait Unveiled Monday," "Kennedy Portrait Placed on Exhibit," and "Kennedy Picture Is Dedicated." These phrases suggest a connection to a significant event or individual linked to the Kennedy name, which is prominently featured in the headlines.

The layout of the scrapbook is somewhat haphazard, with newspaper clippings of various sizes and shapes layered and pasted onto the pages, some at angles, with handwritten annotations such as "Foggy" and a date written directly on one of the clippings. The presence of multiple references to the same event indicates that the creator of the scrapbook was focusing on collecting materials related to a specific subject of interest.

Without identifying specific individuals or the blurred portions of the image, the content of the newspapers, the style of the articles, and the method of scrapbooking reflect a historical and possibly personal interest in the events documented within the clippings.

This image shows a scrapbook page filled with several newspaper clippings about the unveiling and public showing of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The portrait was painted by William F. Draper and is displayed in various locations including the City Council chambers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The main newspaper clipping features a black-and-white photograph showing Mayor Edward A. Crane of Cambridge assisting in hanging the painting. Several others, including Miss Elizabeth Jones of the museum staff and Thomas Lane, are also seen in the photo observing the portrait.

Other smaller clippings around the page provide details about the exhibition dates, locations, and a dedication ceremony honoring Kennedy. Many of the clippings are stamped by different newspapers, including the Berkshire Eagle, Hartford Courant, and Standard-Times, all bearing dates around December 10, 1963. The overall theme of the page commemorates the first public display and dedication of the JFK portrait after his death.