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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805044

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This image shows a single, aged, yellowed page from a press clipping scrapbook, likely from the early-to-mid 1960s. The page is made of brittle, discolored paper and shows signs of wear, including stains and creases. It appears to be part of a larger bound volume, with the dark, textured spine of the book visible on the left.

Attached to the page are two newspaper clippings and one printed label, all related to the Fogg Art Museum and dated December 1963.


1. Clipping on the Right (The Boston Globe, Tuesday, December 31, 1963):

  • Headline/Byline: “The Boston Globe—Tuesday, December 31, 1963”
  • Main Content: This clipping announces the engagement of Pamela Lovelace Patterson, a staff member at the Fogg Museum, to Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr., a Harvard doctoral candidate.
  • Photo: Includes a small black-and-white portrait of Pamela Patterson.
  • Text Details:
    • She is a member of the staff at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
    • She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Patterson of Atlanta.
    • Her fiancé, Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Kirkpatrick of Charlotte, N.C.
    • He graduated from the University of North Carolina and received his Master of Arts degree from Harvard in 1962. He is currently working on his PhD in English Literature.
    • The engagement will occur in June.

2. Clipping on the Left (Lower Left Corner — “Art Group to Hear Mrs. Leeper”):

  • Headline: “Art Group to Hear Mrs. Leeper”
  • Text: Announces a program on “Chinoiserie” (oriental art) for the Fogg Museum, to be presented by Mrs. John Museum of Art at Harvard University. The speaker will be Miss Olive University Women’s Fine Arts Holiday speaker, Mrs. J. F. Dean, and the group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Miss Ruth Gassman’s home, located at the McNay Art Institute.
  • Note: Mrs. Leeper is listed as “former curator/refreshments.” (The text is slightly unclear here, possibly due to ink bleed or fading).

3. White Label (Center Left):

  • Handwritten Marking: “54 Fogg 2” — likely an archival or cataloging identifier.
  • Printed Text: For “AMERICAN Press Clipping Service Inc.”
    • Address: “119 Nassau Street, New York 38, N.Y.”
    • Contact: “Tel. Worth 2-6797”
    • Date range: “From DEC 25 1963”
    • Location: “NEWS San Antonio, Texas”
    • This indicates the clipping was sourced, sorted, and possibly mailed by a commercial press clipping service, common for institutions and public figures to track media coverage.

Spine/Binding (Left Edge):
The visible portion of the scrapbook’s spine shows a printed vertical column of text, including the letters “B C,” possibly part of an index or volume identifier.


Summary:
This is a curated archival page from a 1963 clipping scrapbook, documenting news related to the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. It highlights both a personal milestone (the engagement of a staff member) and a public program (an art lecture). The inclusion of a clipping service label suggests this record was professionally maintained, likely for institutional or personal historical records. The overall appearance of the page and its contents evokes a mid-20th-century academic or cultural atmosphere at Harvard.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of剪报 (clippings). It contains several printed newspaper articles and a photograph. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Main Content:

    • Photograph: A black-and-white photograph of a woman in formal attire is placed on the right side of the page. The text above the photograph indicates it is from The Boston Globe, dated Tuesday, December 31, 1963.
    • Article 1 (Top Right): The article discusses a woman named Pamela Lovelace Patterson, a Fogg Museum staff member, who is engaged to Harvard Ph.D. candidate Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr. It provides details about their backgrounds and the context of their engagement.
    • Article 2 (Bottom Right): This article mentions an event where Mrs. John Leeper is scheduled to present a program titled "Chinoiserie" to members and guests of the American Association of University Women's Fine Arts Group at the McNay Art Institute. It provides additional details about the program and the hostesses.
  2. Additional Elements:

    • Clipping Information (Left Side): There is a handwritten label with the word "Fogg" and the number "2" next to a printed address for the American Press Clipping Service Inc., located at 119 Nassau Street, New York, N.Y., with the date Dec 25, 1963.
    • Page Condition: The paper appears aged, with some yellowing and light discoloration, indicating it is from an older source. The edge of the page is slightly torn, and there are some white spots, which could be from age or staining.

This page seems to be part of a collection of historical news articles and clippings related to social and cultural events and individuals.

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This image shows an aged page from a scrapbook or binder, likely from the 1960s. The page contains a few clippings of printed material. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Top Right Corner: There is a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe" dated Tuesday, December 31, 1963. The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of a woman, identified as "POST-DEB Pamela Lovelace Patterson," a staff member of the Fogg Museum. The article announces her engagement to Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr., a Harvard Ph.D. candidate. The article provides background information about both individuals, including their educational backgrounds and family details.

  2. Bottom Left Corner: There is a card from the "AMERICAN Press Clipping Service Inc." located at 119 Nassau Street, New York 38, N.Y. The card includes a telephone number "WOrth 2-8797" and mentions that the clipping is from "DEC 25 1963 NEWS San Antonio, Texas."

  3. Bottom Center: There is another newspaper clipping titled "Art Group to Hear Mrs. Leeper." This article discusses a program on "Chinoiserie" that will be presented by Mrs. John Leeper to the American Association of University Women's Fine Arts Group at the McNay Art Institute. The article also mentions that Mrs. Leeper is a former curator of oriental art for the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University and provides details about the event's hostesses and refreshments.

The page itself is beige and shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and spots. The overall appearance suggests it is part of a collection of saved newspaper clippings, likely related to art and cultural events.

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The image shows a clipping from an old newspaper, perhaps from the 1960s, featuring an article about a lecture program. The clipping is placed on top of a brown folder with a brown border. The folder is placed on top of a black surface. The article is about a program on "Chinoiserie" that will be presented by Mrs. John Leeper for the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University's Fine Arts Institute. The article mentions that the program will be led by Mrs. Olive Riddle, Mrs. J. F. Dean, and Mrs. Ruth Gassman, with Miss Phillips in charge of refreshments. The article also includes a small picture of a woman with the text "The Boston Globe - Tuesday, December 31, 1963" on the top right corner.

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The image shows a clipping from The Boston Globe, dated December 31, 1963. The clipping features an article about Pamela Lovett, a Fogg Museum member engaged to Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr. Lovett is described as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Patterson of Atlanta, Georgia, and her fiancé is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirkpatrick of Charlotte, North Carolina. Lovett attended Radcliffe College and is working for the University of North Carolina. Kirkpatrick is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a national merit scholar. The clipping also mentions a program on "Chinoiserie" to be presented by Mrs. John Riddell at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page containing a newspaper clipping from The Boston Globe, dated Tuesday, December 31, 1963. The clipping is a news article titled "Art Group to Hear Mrs. Leeper", which discusses a program on "Chinoiserie" (a style of art inspired by Chinese motifs) to be presented by Mrs. John Mausner at the Harvard University Women's Fine Arts Ridder Gallery. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, at 10 a.m., and will be hosted by Miss Ruth Cassman and Miss Olive Tenner. The program will also feature Mrs. J. P. Dean and Mrs. Homer McKay.

On the right side of the page, there is another article titled "TO MARRY Harvard doctor," which announces the engagement of Robert Galloway, a postdoctoral candidate at Harvard, to Pemela Love-Patterson, a member of the museum staff at the Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about both individuals, including their educational backgrounds and personal connections.

Additional Observations:

  • Page Layout: The page is part of a scrapbook or archive, as indicated by the visible spine on the left side and the handwritten label "54 Fogg 2" and "Tel. Worth 28797 AMERICAN Press Clipping Service Inc." at the top left. This suggests the clipping was collected and organized by a press clipping service.
  • Handwritten Notes: There are handwritten markings and notes on the page, including the date "DEC 25 1963" and the location "San Antonio, Texas", which likely indicate when and where the clipping was archived or recorded.
  • Condition: The paper appears aged, with a slightly yellowish tint and some visible wear, consistent with historical documents from the 1960s.

Overall, the image captures a historical newspaper clipping preserved in an archive, highlighting cultural and personal events from December 1963.

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The image is a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a newspaper clipping about Pamela L. Fogg, a Harvard University staff member engaged to Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr. The clipping is dated December 31, 1963, and includes a photo of Pamela Fogg.

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Date: December 31, 1963
    • Headline: "To Marry"
    • Text: Describes Pamela L. Fogg's engagement to Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr.
    • Photo: Of Pamela Fogg
  • Additional Clippings:
    • One clipping is from the American Press Clipping Service Inc. in New York, dated December 5, 1963.
    • Another clipping is from the News in San Antonio, Texas, dated December 25, 1963.
  • Page Details:
    • The page appears to be from an old book or scrapbook.
    • The newspaper clippings are pasted onto the page.
    • The page has a brownish color and appears to be aged.

The image provides a glimpse into the personal life of Pamela L. Fogg, a Harvard University staff member, through a newspaper clipping from 1963. The clipping announces her engagement to Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr. and includes a photo of Pamela Fogg. The image also features additional clippings from the American Press Clipping Service Inc. and the News in San Antonio, Texas, which provide further information about Pamela Fogg's life and activities. Overall, the image offers a unique insight into the life of Pamela L. Fogg during the 1960s.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping about Pamela Love-Lace Patterson's engagement to Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr. The clipping is dated December 31, 1963, and includes a photo of the bride-to-be.

Key Features:

  • Newspaper Clipping: The main feature of the page is a newspaper clipping announcing the engagement of Pamela Love-Lace Patterson to Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr.
  • Photo: A small black-and-white photo of Pamela Love-Lace Patterson is included in the clipping.
  • Date: The clipping is dated December 31, 1963.
  • Additional Information: The clipping provides details about the couple's backgrounds, including their education and family connections.
  • Scrapbook Page: The clipping is mounted on a page from a scrapbook or photo album, which appears to be made of brown paper or cardboard.
  • Other Clippings: There are other newspaper clippings visible on the page, although they are not as prominent as the main clipping.

Overall: The image suggests that the scrapbook or photo album is a collection of memories and mementos from Pamela Love-Lace Patterson's life, including her engagement and wedding.

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The image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and other ephemera. The page is yellowed with age and has a rough, worn texture.

  • The page is open to a single sheet of paper, which appears to be a page from a scrapbook or photo album.
    • The paper is yellowed with age and has a rough, worn texture.
    • There are several newspaper clippings and other ephemera attached to the page.
  • A newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe" dated Tuesday, December 31, 1963, is prominently displayed on the right side of the page.
    • The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of a woman with dark hair and a dark top.
    • The accompanying article discusses the engagement of Pamela Lovelace Patterson to Robert Galloway K Jr.
    • The article mentions that Pamela is a member of the Fogg Museum staff and that Robert is a doctoral candidate at Harvard University.
  • Below the clipping, there is a white label with handwritten text that reads "54 Fogg 2 Tel. WOrkhampton 94707 AMERICAN Press Clipping Service Inc. 119 Nassau Street New York 38, N.Y. From DEC 2 1963 NEWS San Antonio, Texas".
    • The label appears to be a sticker or label from a press clipping service.
    • The text includes a phone number, address, and date.
  • At the bottom of the page, there is another newspaper clipping with the headline "Art Group to Hear Mrs. Leeper".
    • The clipping discusses an upcoming event at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.
    • The event features a program on "Chiaroscuro" by Mrs. John Leeper, a member of the American Association of University Women.
    • The clipping includes details about the event, including the date, time, and location.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a collection of newspaper clippings and other ephemera from the 1960s. The clippings offer insight into the lives of individuals and events of the time, while the worn and yellowed paper adds a sense of nostalgia and age to the image.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the 1960s, featuring a prominent article about Pamela Lovelee Patterson. The clipping is affixed to a brown paper background, which appears to be a scrapbook page.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Headline: The Boston Globe - Tuesday, December 31, 1963
  • Content: The article discusses Pamela Lovelee Patterson, a Fogg Museum staff member, who is engaged to Harvard Ph.D. candidate Robert Galloway Kirspatrick Jr.
  • Image: A black-and-white photograph of Pamela Lovelee Patterson accompanies the article.

Additional Clippings:

  • White Sticker: A white sticker with handwritten text reads "54 Fogg 2 Tel. WOrk 6-6702 AMERICAN Press Clipping Service Inc. 119 Nassau Street New York 38, N.Y. From DEC 25 1963 San Antonio, Texas NEws"
  • Smaller Clipping: A smaller clipping below the main article announces an event titled "Art Group to Hear Mrs. Leeper," featuring a program on "Chinoiserie" for the Fogg Lecture to members and guests of the American Association of the University Women, Fine Arts Group at 8 p.m. Saturday in the MoNAY Art Institute.

Background:

  • The brown paper background has visible tape residue and stains, suggesting it may be a scrapbook page.
  • A dark-colored surface, possibly a table or desk, is visible in the top-left corner of the image.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of vintage newspaper clippings and ephemera, likely preserved in a scrapbook or archive.