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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. It contains two main articles:

  1. Art of Harvard and Its Alumni to Be in Bicentennial Display

    • This article discusses a collection of 79 art objects, including paintings, drawings, and prints, to be displayed in a bicentennial exhibit at the St. Louis City Art Museum. The exhibit is a collaboration between Harvard alumni and the Harvard Club of St. Louis.
    • The collection includes works by notable artists such as John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and Edward Hopper, among others.
    • The exhibit will open on March 22 and run through the bicentennial celebrations.
    • The article mentions that the exhibit will feature works from various periods and styles, including a drawing by John Singer Sargent and a painting by Edward Hopper.
    • The exhibit is part of a broader celebration of Harvard's bicentennial, with plans for a bicentennial visit to St. Louis.
  2. MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces

    • This article announces an exhibition of masterworks at Marquette University, featuring pieces from the Dutch master Jan Steen and other notable artists.
    • The exhibit includes a variety of artworks such as paintings, drawings, and sculptures from different periods and styles.
    • Highlights include "Merry Company" by Jan Steen, "The Thinker" by Auguste Rodin, and a Rembrandt portrait.
    • The exhibit is organized by the Marquette University art committee and will be on display from February 20 to 27.
    • A preview of the show for Marquette students will be held on February 19, with a lecture by Father William F. Keller.

The page also includes some handwritten notes and markings, indicating that it might be part of a personal or institutional archive. The clippings are from different sources, including the American Press Clipping Service and the Western Press Clipping Exchange.

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The image shows a yellowed, clipped newspaper article pasted on a page, likely from a scrapbook. The article is titled "Art of Harvard and Its Alumni To Be in Bicentennial Display" and is from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, dated Thursday, January 23, 1964. The article discusses an upcoming exhibition at the City Art Museum in St. Louis, featuring 73 art objects owned by Harvard University and its alumni. The exhibition is part of the city's Bicentennial celebration and includes works by prominent artists such as Rembrandt, Jan Steen, and Auguste Rodin. The show will be on display from February 20 to March 27, 1964. The scrapbook page also has a stamp from the Western Press Clipping Exchange in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a label from the American Press Clipping Service in New York.

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The image is a page from a newspaper clipping archive, specifically from the American Press Clipping Service. The focus is on two articles related to art exhibitions.

  1. Left Article (Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri):

    • Title: "Art of Harvard and Its Alumni To Be in Bicentennial Display"
    • Content Summary: The article discusses a collection of 73 art objects owned by Harvard University and its alumni, which will be displayed in a major exhibition in the St. Louis area. This exhibition is part of the bicentennial celebration and will be held at the City Art Museum. It will showcase a variety of pieces, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, from the collections of the Fogg Museum and Harvard Alumni. The event will also include a preview evening for friends of the museum and a special bicentennial evening at the museum. The exhibition is supported by numerous organizations, including the Harvard Club of St. Louis, and it aims to set a high standard of excellence for other exhibitions.
  2. Right Article (The Forum, Minneapolis, Minnesota):

    • Title: "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces"
    • Content Summary: This article describes an exhibition of masterpieces of art from the Marquette University's art collection, featuring works by Dutch master Jan Steen and other notable artists. The show includes pieces from the Allen Art Museum, Oberlin College, and other institutions. Specific pieces mentioned include "Merry Company" by Jan Steen, a bronze statue by Auguste Rodin, a portrait by Rembrandt, and a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds. The exhibit will be displayed from February 20 to 27, 20 at the University of Missouri's Marquette University Art Gallery.

The clippings are from different newspapers and are part of a press clipping service, indicating a collection of news snippets related to art exhibitions and their significance.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from January 1964, specifically from the Western Press Clipping Exchange in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The clippings are related to art exhibitions.

  1. The first clipping, from the Post-Dispatch in St. Louis, Missouri, is titled "Art of Harvard and Its Alumni To Be in Bicentennial Display." It discusses a collection of 73 art objects owned by Harvard University and its alumni that will be on display at the City Art Museum in St. Louis as part of the bicentennial celebration. The exhibition is sponsored by the Harvard Club of St. Louis and will include paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The exhibition will run from January 23 to February 27, 1964, and will feature a variety of works, including a German Van Dyck from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard.

  2. The second clipping, from the Minneapolis Journal, is titled "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces." It describes an exhibition of master art pieces at the University of Minnesota (MU), featuring works by notable artists such as Jan Steen, Auguste Rodin, Rembrandt, and others. The exhibition includes a painting by the Dutch master Jan Steen, a bronze cast by Rodin, and a portrait by Rembrandt. The exhibition is organized by the Marquette University Art Committee and will be open from February 20 to 27, 1964. The show will also include a waterfall by the 17th-century Dutch painter Pieter Saenredam and a variety of other works.

The clippings are dated January 23, 1964, and provide details on the exhibitions, including the works of art featured, the sponsors, and the dates they will be on display.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from January 23, 1964, detailing an upcoming exhibition of master art pieces at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

  1. Main Article: "Art of Harvard and Its Alumni To Be in Bicentennial Display"

    • Location and Sponsorship: The exhibition is sponsored by Harvard University and its alumni, and it will be displayed at the City Art Museum in St. Louis.
    • Collection: The collection consists of 73 objects, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
    • Significance: The exhibition marks the first major art show in St. Louis to be held in conjunction with Harvard's bicentennial celebration.
    • Preview and Opening: A preview of the exhibition will be held on Wednesday evening for friends of the museum, and it will open to the public on Thursday.
    • Artworks: The collection includes notable pieces from Harvard’s Busch-Reisinger Museum, such as paintings by German artists, a portrait by Rembrandt, and other significant works.
    • Additional Details: The exhibition features works from various Harvard alumni and will be supported by the Harvard Club of St. Louis.
  2. Article: "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces"

    • Location: The exhibition will be held at Marquette University in Milwaukee.
    • Artworks: The show will feature masterpieces from the Marquette University collection and loans from other institutions, including:
      • "Merry Company" by Jan Steen.
      • "The Thinker" by Auguste Rodin.
      • A Rembrandt portrait.
      • A Joshua Reynolds portrait.
      • A portrait by Thomas Gainsborough.
      • A waterfall painting by Thomas Cole.
      • Works by other notable artists such as Jean-Baptiste Corot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edouard Manet.
    • Loan and Insurance: The artworks have been insured for $400,000, with the exhibition being the first time many of these pieces are being displayed together.
    • Preview and Public Show: A preview for Marquette students will be held on January 24th, and the exhibition will be open to the public from February 10 to 27.

The clippings also include contact information for the American Press Clipping Service and mention of the Western Press Clipping Exchange in Minneapolis.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Western Press Clipping Exchange in Minneapolis, dated January 23, 1964. The main article is titled "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces," detailing an upcoming exhibition at Marquette University (MU).

Key Points from the Articles:

Left Article: "Art of Harvard and Its Alumni To Be in Bicentennial Display"

  • Event: Harvard University is organizing a bicentennial display featuring a collection of 73 art objects.
  • Source of Collection: The art pieces are on loan from the City Art Museum in St. Louis and are considered significant.
  • Exhibition Details:
    • The exhibition will start in mid-February and will showcase artworks spanning from the 15th to the 20th century.
    • It includes paintings, drawings, and sculpture by various prominent artists.
    • A preview event will be held on Wednesday for Harvard Club members and special guests.
    • The exhibit will also feature lectures and a luncheon for various organizations.
  • Notable Mentions:
    • The collection includes works by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, Goya, Picasso, and others.
    • The Fogg Museum, which is part of Harvard, has curated this exhibition.

Right Article: "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces"

  • Exhibition Details at Marquette University (MU):
    • The "Merry Company," an oil painting by the 17th-century Dutch master Jan Steen, will be a centerpiece.
    • The exhibition will feature art from the Marquette University collection and pieces on loan from other institutions and private collectors.
    • The exhibition will be held from February 10 to February 27.
  • Notable Mentions:
    • The exhibition will include works by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, and Thomas Gainsborough.
    • The insurance value for the exhibited pieces is over $400,000.
    • The artworks include oil paintings, watercolors, etchings, and more.

Additional Notes:

  • Both articles highlight significant art exhibitions, showcasing valuable and historically important artworks.
  • The Harvard exhibition is part of a bicentennial celebration, while the Marquette University exhibition aims to bring a rich array of masterpieces to a wider audience.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. There are several articles and snippets pasted onto a brownish sheet of paper or scrapbook page. To the top left, there is a circular stamp with the text "32 F08 2" around the edge and the center seems to have the text "F00." Below the stamp, there is a label with text that provides an address for the "AMERICAN Press Clipping Service, Inc." from New York.

The largest clipping in the center is titled "Art of Harvard and Its Alumni To Be in Bicentennial Display," and it seems to be an article discussing an upcoming display of art objects related to Harvard University. There are multiple paragraphs detailing the event, the location, the duration, and some descriptions of the artworks and historical pieces to be featured.

To the top right, there is a smaller clipping labeled "WESTERN PRESS CLIPPING EXCHANGE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN." with a handwritten note that says "Fuge." Below this, another article has a headline that reads "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces," which appears to detail a separate exhibition involving master artworks. It has a dateline that reads "Thursday, January 23, 1964."

Due to the lighting in the photograph, some of the words in both articles are not entirely legible. The whole scene appears to represent historical documentation, likely someone's personal collection detailing art and educational news from the 1960s.

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The image shows two pages from a press clipping exchange service, likely from the mid-20th century, based on the date and formatting. The left page is from the American Press Clipping Service, Inc., located at 119 Nassau Street, New York, N.Y., and is dated January 23, 1964, from Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Mo. The headline reads: "Art of Harvard and Its Alumni To Be in Bicentennial Display." The article discusses an upcoming exhibition featuring 79 art objects owned by Harvard University, to be displayed as part of the Bicentennial celebration. It highlights the diverse collection, including works by notable artists such as John Singer Sargent and Thomas Gainsborough, and mentions the involvement of various Harvard-affiliated organizations and committees.

The right page is from the Milwaukee Journal, dated January 23, 1964, and is titled "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces." This article announces an exhibition at Marquette University, featuring works from the university's private art collection. The exhibition includes pieces by notable artists such as Jacob van Luyden, Jan Steen, and Auguste Rodin. The article also mentions a preview event for faculty and students, scheduled for February 5, 1964, with the public exhibition opening on February 8, 1964.

Both pages are part of a press clipping archive, as indicated by the header "WESTERN PRESS CLIPPING EXCHANGE" and the reference to Milwaukee, January 23, 1964. The pages are slightly worn, with visible creases and discoloration typical of aged paper. The text is typed, and the layout includes headlines, subheadings, and detailed descriptions of the exhibitions. The pages are labeled with a file number ("32") and other archival markings, suggesting they are part of a larger collection or database.

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The image is of a clipping from the Milwaukee Journal newspaper dated January 23, 1964. The clipping is about an art exhibition at the University of Minnesota, featuring master art pieces from the Marquette University art collection and other private collections and universities in America. The exhibition will run from February 20 to 27, 1964, at the Brooks Memorial Union, 820 N. Brooks. The exhibition is sponsored by the Marquette student senate, and the artworks will be displayed at one location for the first time. The collection consists of paintings, photographs, tapestries, and objects of art. The total value of the loaned pieces is $300,000, and they have been insured for that amount.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook, which appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings. The page is filled with several pieces of paper, each containing text and headlines from various newspapers. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others neatly placed.

The topmost clipping on the right side of the page reads "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces," indicating an upcoming exhibition of master art pieces. Below this, there is a clipping with the headline "Art of Harvard and Its Alumni To Be in Bicentennial Display," which suggests an exhibition featuring artworks by Harvard alumni.

On the left side of the page, there is a clipping with the headline "MU to Hold Exhibit of Master Art Pieces," which seems to be a repetition of the clipping on the right, possibly indicating a significant event or announcement.

The clippings are from different newspapers, as indicated by the various headers and logos visible on the papers. Some of the clippings have dates, such as "Jan 23, 1964," which provides context for the time period in which these articles were published.

The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of articles related to art exhibitions, possibly curated by someone interested in art or by an organization involved in promoting art events. The clippings are from different sources, suggesting a wide range of information being gathered for this collection.