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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and articles related to the unveiling and exhibition of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The articles are from various newspapers and are dated around December 1963, shortly after Kennedy's assassination.

Here are the key details from the clippings:

  1. Headlines and Articles:

    • "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday" (Cambridge, Mass.): This article discusses the unveiling of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy at Harvard University. The portrait was painted by William Draper and was presented to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard.
    • "First Public Showing Of JFK Painting" (AP Wirephoto): This article includes a photograph of the unveiling ceremony, showing Mayor Edward A. Crane of Cambridge, Thomas J. Mills, auxiliary Bishop of Boston, and Thomas Lane holding the portrait. The article mentions that the portrait will be on display at Cambridge City Hall before being moved to Harvard.
    • "Kennedy Portrait Gets 1st Showing" (Cambridge, Mass.): This article provides details about the portrait's public display and its eventual permanent placement at Harvard.
    • "Kennedy Portrait Placed on Exhibit" (Cambridge, Mass.): This article confirms that the portrait has been placed on exhibit at Cambridge City Hall.
    • "Kennedy Picture Is Dedicated" (Cambridge, Mass.): This article covers the dedication ceremony of the portrait, highlighting the significance of the event and the portrait's future home at Harvard.
  2. Photographs:

    • There is a prominent photograph showing the unveiling ceremony with several individuals, including Mayor Edward A. Crane, Thomas J. Mills, and Thomas Lane, holding the portrait.
    • Another smaller photograph shows a close-up of the portrait of President Kennedy.
  3. Newspaper Sources:

    • The articles are from various newspapers, including the New England Newspaper Agency, The Telegraph (Nashua, N.H.), The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Mass.), Standard-Times (New Bedford, Mass.), and News (Detroit, Mich.).
  4. Dates:

    • The articles are dated around December 1963, indicating the timeline of the events related to the portrait's unveiling and exhibition.

Overall, the image captures the historical significance of the unveiling and exhibition of President John F. Kennedy's portrait, highlighting the community's response and the ceremonial aspects of the event.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, all related to the unveiling and display of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The articles are from various newspapers, including the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., the New Bedford Standard-Times, and the New Bedford Times. The clippings are dated December 10, 1963, and December 11, 1963, and they discuss the first public showing of the painting, which was done by artist William F. Draper. The portrait was unveiled at Cambridge City Hall and later placed on exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The articles feature photographs, including one of Mayor Edward A. Crane of Cambridge, who assisted in the unveiling. The text highlights the significance of the portrait and the events surrounding its dedication.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from December 1963, focusing on the unveiling of portraits related to John F. Kennedy (JFK). Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • The clippings from the "Jersey First Area" newspaper and other unidentified papers are stapled together. The clippings include various articles, but one headline mentions "Plays First Auction."
  2. Central Section:

    • The central focus is on the first public showing of an oil painting of JFK.
      • Image and Text: The article details the unveiling of the portrait at Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the City Council chambers. It mentions Mayor Edward A. Crane and Thomas Lane holding the portrait.
      • The painting was created by William Draper, and it is part of a memorial exhibit. It was loaned through Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
      • The caption highlights the historical significance of this event, noting that the portrait is the first official portrait of JFK to be publicly displayed.
  3. Right Sections:

    • Several articles from different newspapers, including the New England News Agency, are included, all relating to the dedication of the Kennedy portrait:

      • New England News Agency Articles:
        • One article from Nashua, New Hampshire, mentions the unveiling event in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
        • Another from Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, notes the dedication ceremony.
        • Multiple articles from the Standard-Times in New Bedford, Massachusetts, reiterate the same event details.
    • The articles detail the ceremony held on December 10, 1963, where the portrait was dedicated. Reverend Thomas J. Willey, the auxiliary bishop of Boston, presided over the ceremony. The article mentions that the portrait was painted by William Draper and is the first official portrait of JFK.

    • The events and speeches highlight the importance of the portrait as a tribute to JFK's memory, emphasizing its role in honoring his legacy.

Overall, these clippings collectively document the significant event of the unveiling and dedication of the first official portrait of JFK in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in December 1963.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to the unveiling and dedication of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The clippings are from various newspapers, dated December 1963.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Nashua Telegraph):

    • Headline: "Plays First Aura"
    • A photo of a painting of JFK is shown.
    • The painting, titled "To Dick Karp," is part of a memorial exhibit at the City Council chambers in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. Top Center Clipping (New England Newspaper Agency):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday"
    • Mentions that John F. Kennedy's portrait was unveiled at Cambridge City Hall.
    • The portrait was painted by William Draper and dedicated to Kennedy by the Most Rev. Thomas J. O'Reilly.
    • The portrait was loaned from Harvard's Fog Art Museum.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Hartford Courant):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday"
    • Details the unveiling of the portrait at Cambridge City Hall, with a dedication ceremony.
    • It mentions that the portrait was painted by William Draper in April 1962.
  4. Middle Clipping (New England Newspaper Agency):

    • Headline: "First Public Showing Of JFK Painting"
    • A detailed article describing the unveiling of the portrait of JFK at Cambridge City Hall.
    • Includes a photo of Mayor Edward A. Crane, Thomas J. O'Reilly, and other dignitaries.
    • The portrait is described as part of a memorial exhibit.
  5. Bottom Center Clipping (Berkshire Eagle):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Gets 1st Showing"
    • Discusses the unveiling of the portrait at Cambridge City Hall.
    • The portrait was painted by William Draper and is part of the Fog Art Museum collection at Harvard University.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (Standard-Times):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Placed on Exhibit"
    • Details the unveiling of the portrait at Cambridge City Hall.
    • The portrait is described as a significant piece of art dedicated to President Kennedy.
  7. Bottom Left Clipping (News Detroit):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Picture Is Dedicated"
    • Discusses the dedication of the portrait at Cambridge City Hall, highlighting its significance and the event's details.

All the clippings collectively describe the unveiling and dedication of the portrait of John F. Kennedy, emphasizing its historical and artistic significance, and the involvement of various dignitaries and institutions.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings from December 1963, all related to the unveiling and dedication of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy (JFK). Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Nashua Telegraph, December 11, 1963):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday"
    • The article discusses the unveiling of an oil painting of President Kennedy at Cambridge City Hall. The portrait was commissioned by former Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy and painted by William F. Draper.
    • The portrait was dedicated on loan from the Fog Art Museum of Harvard University.
    • The event took place in the City Council chambers and was attended by Mayor Edward A. Crane.
  2. Middle Left Clipping (New England Newsphoto Agency, December 11, 1963):

    • Headline: "First Public Showing of JFK Painting"
    • The article describes the unveiling of the portrait of President Kennedy, which was painted from a life sitting by William F. Draper.
    • The portrait is displayed in the City Council chambers as part of a memorial exhibit.
    • Mayor Edward A. Crane and Thomas Lane are present at the unveiling.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Hartford Courant, December 1, 1963):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday"
    • The article mentions that the portrait is the only one done of President Kennedy from life.
    • The portrait was painted by William F. Draper and dedicated by former Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy.
  4. Middle Right Clipping (Berkshire Eagle, December 1, 1963):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Gets 1st Showing"
    • This clipping also discusses the unveiling of the portrait at Cambridge City Hall.
    • It highlights that the portrait was painted by William F. Draper and is now on exhibit at the Fog Art Museum of Harvard University.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping (Standard-Times, December 1, 1963):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Placed on Exhibit"
    • The article describes the portrait as being placed on exhibit in the City Council chambers.
    • It mentions that the portrait was painted by William F. Draper and is dedicated to the public.
    • The article also states that the portrait was commissioned by former Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy.
  6. Bottom Center Clipping (News Dispatch, Michigan, December 10, 1963):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Picture Is Dedicated"
    • This article states that the portrait was dedicated to the public on loan from the Fog Art Museum of Harvard University.
    • It was painted by William F. Draper and is the first portrait of President Kennedy done from life.

Overall, the clippings collectively highlight the unveiling and dedication of a significant portrait of President John F. Kennedy, which was painted from life by William F. Draper and dedicated by former Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy. The portrait was first publicly displayed at Cambridge City Hall as part of a memorial exhibit.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from various publications dated around December 10, 1963. All the articles focus on the unveiling and dedication of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy.

  1. Top Left (Middlesex News, Framingham Edition):

    • Headline: "Plays First Auca."
    • The main article isn't fully visible, but it appears unrelated to the Kennedy portrait. However, a smaller article at the bottom left corner mentions the first public showing of JFK's painting in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The portrait was painted by artist William F. Draper and was displayed in the City Council chambers.
  2. Top Right (Hartford Courant):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday."
    • The article describes the first public showing of a portrait of President Kennedy at Harvard University. The portrait was dedicated to the memory of the late president and was painted by Aaron Shikler. The ceremony was attended by members of the Kennedy family and other notable figures.
  3. Middle Left (Nashua Telegraph):

    • Headline: "First Showing of JFK Painting."
    • This piece also details the first public exhibition of a portrait of President Kennedy at Cambridge, Massachusetts. The artist, William F. Draper, painted the portrait from a life sitting and it was presented in the City Council chambers.
  4. Middle (Berkshire Eagle):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Gets 1st Showing."
    • The article reports on the first public viewing of a portrait of JFK in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The portrait, painted by William F. Draper, was given as a gift to the city and was to be exhibited in the City Council chambers.
  5. Bottom Right (Standard-Times, New Bedford):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Portrait Placed on Exhibit."
    • This article describes the dedication of a portrait of President Kennedy at Harvard. The painting was executed by Aaron Shikler and was first shown publicly at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in April 1965.
  6. Bottom Left (Unnamed Newspaper):

    • Headline: "Kennedy Picture Is Dedicated."
    • The story discusses the dedication of a portrait of President Kennedy in Cambridge. The portrait, painted by William F. Draper, was dedicated while Kennedy was still in office and was displayed in the City Council chambers.

Overall, the clippings provide multiple accounts of the creation and initial public showings of portraits of President John F. Kennedy, emphasizing the involvement of different artists and locations, primarily in Massachusetts.

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The image shows an open scrapbook containing various newspaper clippings, many of which are related to a painting and its exhibitions. One prominent article is titled "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday" and discusses the unveiling of a painting at the City Hall. Another clipping mentions a "First Public Showing Of JFK Painting," and it appears that individuals in the associated picture are examining or discussing a painting, with text referencing individuals including a city councilman and an acting mayor. Other articles also refer to events related to this topic, with dates and locations mentioned. The scrapbook includes handwritten notes and dates, indicating that the clippings were likely collected and organized as part of a personal or historical record. The overall theme centers around the public interest and showings of a particular painting that seems to hold significant value.

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The image shows a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings focused on the unveiling and public showing of a portrait painting of President John F. Kennedy. The clippings are old, dated around December 10, 1963, and cover various news outlets including ones from Nashua, NH, Hartford, CT, Pittsfield, MA, New Bedford, MA, among others.

Several headlines mention the first public showing or exhibit of the JFK portrait, which was painted by William Draper and unveiled at the Fog Art Museum of Harvard University. The articles describe the significance of the portrait as the only official painting of JFK done while he was in office and the efforts involved in its creation and display.

One prominent photograph in the lower left of the page shows people hanging the painting in a room, with a man identified as Mayor Edward A. Crane of Cambridge, Massachusetts, assisting with the installation. Another person in the photo is holding a plaque, presumably related to the painting or the exhibit.

The scrapbook page is careful to include the date stamps "DEC 10 1963" and "Fog" markings, indicating the specific date and source of the news articles about this notable event. The overall presentation is neat, with clippings pasted around the photo to document this historical moment related to John F. Kennedy.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping featuring a portrait of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. The clipping includes a photograph of the portrait being unveiled in the Cambridge City Hall, along with several articles discussing the portrait and its significance. The portrait was painted by William F. Draper and was unveiled in April 1962 by Kennedy at Harvard University. The portrait was on loan from the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University and was exhibited in the City Hall for the rest of the month. The articles discuss the significance of the portrait as one of the outstanding monuments of human history and the dedication ceremony presided over by the Most Rev. Thomas J. Riley, auxiliary bishop of Boston.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or news clipping collection, dated December 10, 1963. The page is filled with multiple articles, headlines, and photographs, all centered around the unveiling and exhibition of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Headlines and Articles:

    • The page contains several headlines and articles, all related to the unveiling of a portrait of President Kennedy. The headlines are prominently displayed at the top and throughout the page.
    • Key headlines include:
      • "Kennedy Portrait Unveiled Monday": This headline appears at the top right, indicating the main event.
      • "First Public Showing Of JFK Painting": This headline is located near the center-left, emphasizing the public exhibition of the portrait.
      • "Kennedy Portrait Placed on Exhibit": Another headline near the bottom right, reiterating the exhibition.
      • "Kennedy Picture Is Dedicated": This headline is at the bottom center, suggesting a formal dedication ceremony.
  2. Photographs:

    • There are several photographs included in the page:
      • Top Left: A photograph shows a group of people, including a man in a suit and tie, possibly at a formal event. The image is slightly blurred.
      • Center: A prominent photograph shows a portrait of President Kennedy. The portrait is described as a 55-by-59-inch painting, created by William Draper of New York. The image shows the portrait being unveiled or displayed, with individuals, including Mayor Edward A. Crane of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Thomas Lane, examining it.
      • Bottom Right: Another photograph shows a group of people, possibly at a dedication ceremony, with one individual holding a framed portrait.
  3. Textual Details:

    • The articles provide context about the portrait:
      • The portrait was painted by William Draper and was unveiled at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
      • It was part of a memorial exhibit in the City Council chambers of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
      • The portrait was dedicated on Monday night, December 9, 1963, and was placed on public display the following day.
      • The portrait is described as a life-sized depiction of President Kennedy, created from a photograph taken during his presidency.
    • Additional details mention that the portrait was part of a larger exhibition and was unveiled in the presence of Kennedy family members and officials.
  4. Publication Information:

    • The page includes a header with the name of the publication: "New England News Agency, Inc.", along with the address: "Box 2067, Richmond 3, Mass."
    • The date "DEC 10 1963" is prominently displayed at the top, indicating when the clipping was published.
  5. Annotations:

    • There are handwritten annotations on the page, including:
      • "Fogg": This is written in red ink near the center, likely referencing the Fogg Art Museum.
      • "20": A number written in red ink near the bottom left, possibly indicating a page number or reference.
      • "2": Another number written in red ink near the bottom center, likely part of a filing or cataloging system.

Overall Impression:

The page captures a significant historical moment—the unveiling and exhibition of a portrait of President John F. Kennedy shortly after his assassination. The layout, photographs, and articles collectively convey the solemnity and importance of the event, emphasizing the portrait's role as a memorial and its placement in a public and academic setting. The annotations suggest that this clipping was part of an organized archive or collection, possibly for historical or research purposes.