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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805049

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook page, likely from the mid-20th century, displaying a collection of newspaper clippings from February 1964.

General Appearance:

  • The page is made of yellowed, slightly brittle paper with visible signs of aging (foxing or discoloration).
  • It is bound in a book with a visible, worn brownish cover on the right edge.
  • Several newspaper clippings are pasted onto the page in a somewhat organized, grid-like fashion (two clippings across the top, two at the bottom, with one smaller clipping in the lower left).
  • The clippings are from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and include handwritten annotations, primarily dates written in marker or pen: “FEB 1 1964,” “FEB 11 1964,” “FEB 23 1964,” and “FEB 27 1964.” Some have red underlines or circling, highlighting specific parts of the articles.

Content of the Clippings:

The clippings document art-related events and lectures occurring in various New England towns (Taunton, Waltham, Woonsocket, Bridgeport) in February 1964, focusing on:

  1. Museums Loan Prints for Showing in Norton: An article from Taunton, Mass. (Feb. 1, 1964) announces an exhibition of prints on loan from major museums (Fogg, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard) for display at Wheaton College in Norton. Artists mentioned include Marcantonio, Roberta, da Carpi, Dürer, Cranch, da Modena, and Mantegna.

  2. Artist Polonsky Will Address Temple Isaiah: A clipping from Waltham, Mass. (Feb. 11, 1964) announces a lecture by Arthur Polonsky, a local artist and member of the faculty of Fine Arts at Brandeis University. He will speak on “The Quest of the Jewish Painter,” exploring the effect of Judaism on his life and artistic expression. The article details his background, education, and exhibitions.

  3. N. Y. Gallery to Exhibit Bard Art From Stratford: An article from Bridgeport, Conn. (Feb. 23, 1964) reports on an exhibition in New York City featuring art from the American Shakespeare Festival Theater and Academy in Stratford, Connecticut. The collection, assembled since 1954 and enriched by gifts, includes 48 pictures and 109 items (paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics) related to Shakespeare, his plays, and the 17th century, featuring artists like Duchy, Wedgwood, and Staffordshire figures. The article mentions key figures like Mrs. Gorkin, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Marx, and highlights the importance of the collection owned by the American Shakespeare Festival theater and academy.

  4. Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight At Dean Jr. College: A clipping from Woonsocket, R.I. (Feb. 27, 1964) advertises a symposium at Dean Junior College in Franklin, Mass. The event features a group of notable speakers including Barbara Swan, John Bavicchi, and Raymond Sover. Topics cover contemporary trends in fine arts, costume design, and the success of a recent exhibition at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The symposium is held in the south lecture room of Dean Hall.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a personal or institutional archive, preserving newspaper coverage of regional art events, lectures, and exhibitions from February 1964. The meticulous clipping, dating, and highlighting suggest the compiler was actively interested in tracking the art scene, possibly for professional or personal reasons. The events highlight the active cultural life and interconnectedness of art institutions and artists across New England during that period.

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a printed document or a scrapbook, featuring several newspaper clippings taped onto it. Each clipping contains different headlines and articles, likely related to cultural events, art exhibitions, and lectures. Here's a summary of the visible text:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Museums Loan Prints For Showing in Norton"
    • Details: An art exhibit at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, featuring works of leading print makers from the Renaissance period, loaned from museums such as the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
  2. Top Middle Clipping:

    • Headline: "Artist Polonsky Will Address Temple Isaiah"
    • Details: Arthur Polonsky, a local artist and member of the faculty of Fine Arts at Brandeis University, will be the first lecturer in the new Isaiah Arts Institute lecture series at Temple Isaiah in Lexington, Massachusetts. The lecture will be on the topic "In Quest of the Jewish Painting" on February 14th, 8:15 PM.
  3. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "N.Y. Gallery to Exhibit Bard Art From Stratford"
    • Details: The New York Gallery will be exhibiting art related to Shakespeare from Stratford, including a selection of 100 paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the American Shakespeare Festival theater and academy. The collection includes works from the mid-17th century to the present, and the exhibit will run from March 3-28 at M. Knoedler and company in New York.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight At Dean Jr. College"
    • Details: A symposium on contemporary trends in the fine arts will be held at Dean Junior College. The symposium will feature works by artists such as Barbara Swan and John Bavicchi, and a group of speakers from the Boston area will discuss the topic.

The clippings are from various newspapers, including the Gazette, News-Tribune, and Sunday Post, and the dates range from February 1 to February 23, 1964. The page has a beige background, and the newspaper clippings are taped onto it, with some text visible through the tape. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat random order, and the page shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and stains.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The page contains several articles from different newspapers, all dated around February 1964. The articles are from newspapers such as the Gazette in Taunton, Mass., News-Tribune in Waltham, Mass., Sunday Post in Bridgeport, Conn., and Call in Woonsocket, R.I. Each article is accompanied by a label from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. with the address Box 2078, Boston 6 • Richmond 2-4200.

The articles are about various art-related events and exhibitions:

  1. "Museums Loan Prints For Showing in Norton" - This article discusses a Renaissance Week exhibit at Wheaton College featuring works from the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
  2. "Artist Polonsky Will Address Temple Isaiah" - This article mentions Arthur Polonsky, an artist and faculty member at Brandeis University, who will give a lecture on "In Quest of the Jewish Painting" at the Temple Isaiah Sanctuary.
  3. "N. Y. Gallery to Exhibit Bard Art From Stratford" - This article describes an exhibition at M. Knoedler and company in New York featuring works of art related to Shakespeare from the American Shakespeare Festival theater and academy in Stratford.
  4. "Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight At Dean Jr. College" - This article announces a symposium on contemporary trends in the fine arts at Dean Junior College, featuring speakers from the Boston area.

The clippings are arranged on a brown paper page, and there are some handwritten notes and markings on the labels. The page appears to be part of a larger collection or archive.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with several articles and announcements. The articles are titled "Museums Loan Prints For Showing in Norton," "Artist Polonsky Will Address Temple Isaiah," "Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight At Dean Jr. College," and "N. Y. Gallery to Exhibit Bard Art From Stratford." The articles are about various art-related events and exhibitions, including museums loaning prints for display, an artist giving an address at a temple, a fine arts symposium at a college, and a gallery exhibiting art from Stratford. The page also includes advertisements and other miscellaneous content.

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A newspaper clipping contains several articles about art and cultural events. The first article is titled "Museums Loan Prints for Showing in Norton" and discusses an art exhibit at Watson Gallery in Norton, Massachusetts. The exhibit features works from the Fogg Museum in Boston, including prints by artists like Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. The gallery is open from 3 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The second article is titled "Artist Polonsky Will Address Temple Isaiah" and announces that Arthur Polonsky, a faculty member at Brandeis University, will lecture at the Temple Isaiah in Boston on February 15th. The third article is titled "Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight at Dean Jr. College" and describes a symposium at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The symposium, featuring various artists and educators, will discuss topics related to design and temporary trends.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated February 1, 1964. The page features several news articles and headlines, presented in a classic newspaper layout with columns of text. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Structure

  • The page is divided into multiple columns, typical of newspaper design.
  • The top of the page includes the newspaper's header with the name, address, and contact information:
    • New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
    • Box 208, Boston 6, Mass.
    • Box 208, Richmond 6-4000
    • TAUNTON (e) Circ. 12,652
    • WALTHAM (e) Circ. 15,818
  • The date at the top right corner reads FEB 11 1964, indicating the publication date.

Headlines and Articles

The page contains several headlines and brief summaries of news stories. Here are the main sections:

1. "Museums Loan Prints For Showing in Norton"

  • Location: Norton, Massachusetts.
  • Details:
    • The article discusses a loan exhibition of prints from local art institutions, including the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard Art Museums, and Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
    • The prints will be displayed at Wheaton College from Monday, February 2, through Thursday, March 5.
    • The exhibition is open to the public every weekday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 9 p.m.
    • The exhibition is part of a series of loan arrangements with the Fogg Art Museum and other institutions.

2. "Artist Polonsky Will Address Temple Isaiah"

  • Event: A lecture by Arthur Polonsky, an artist and instructor at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
  • Details:
    • Polonsky will give the first Friday evening lecture series at Temple Isaiah.
    • The lecture is scheduled for Friday, February 14, at 8:15 p.m. in the social hall of the temple.
    • The lecture is titled "The Painting as an Exploration of the Artist's Mind" and will explore Polonsky's life and artistic expression, born in Lithuania and raised in the United States.
    • Polonsky studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and has held one-man exhibitions at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Brandies University Art Gallery.

3. "N.Y. Gallery to Exhibit Bard Art From Stratford"

  • Event: An exhibition of Shakespearean art at a New York gallery.
  • Details:
    • The exhibition will feature a selection of works from the Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Stratford, including paintings, drawings, and ceramics.
    • The exhibition is curated by Mrs. John F. Dryden and will be held at H. East 57th Street, New York.
    • The collection includes works by artists such as John F. Dryden, Mrs. Porter Rust of Wilmington, N.C., and Mrs. John F. Dryden.
    • The exhibition highlights the Shakespearean theme and includes portraits, imaginative works, and interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays.

4. "Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight At Dean Jr. College"

  • Event: A symposium on “The Fine Gallery” at Dean Junior College in Franklin, Massachusetts.
  • Details:
    • The symposium will feature a panel of speakers, including Miss Swart, a well-known collector of fine art, and John Bavicchi, a composer and teacher.
    • The event will take place in the south lecture room of Dean Hall and is open to the public.
    • The symposium will explore topics related to fine arts, with speakers representing various institutions and private collections.

Visual Elements

  • Typography: The text is printed in a serif font, typical of newspapers from the 1960s.
  • Headlines: The headlines are bold and capitalized for emphasis.
  • Columns: The page is divided into multiple vertical columns, with each article occupying a portion of the space.
  • Dates and Locations: Specific dates and locations are clearly noted for each event.

Overall Context

The page reflects a typical newspaper layout from the mid-20th century, focusing on cultural, artistic, and educational events in the New England region. The articles highlight exhibitions, lectures, and symposiums related to art, theater, and fine arts, showcasing the cultural vibrancy of the time.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook containing several newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events. The scrapbook page itself appears to be of an old, yellowed paper with notable creases and wear, which suggests age. The newspaper clippings vary in size and are placed somewhat methodically on the page. Each clipping has a headline, body text, and some contain dates and publication information.

The headlines that can be read include:

  • "Museums Loan Prints For Showing in Norton"
  • "Artist Polonsky Will Address Templedness"
  • "N. Y. Gallery to Exhibit Bard Art From Stratford"
  • "Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight At Dean Jr. College"

The dates visible on the clippings, such as "FEB 1 1964" and "FEB 27 1964," hint at the time period of the events. The articles appear to pertain to local cultural news including museum print loans, an artist's lecture at a temple, an art exhibit in New York related to Shakespeare (referred to as "Bard Art"), and an arts symposium.

Publisher information is visible on some of the clippings, such as "New England Newspaper Agency," and they offer insights into the local arts scene at the time. The clippings themselves are not fully readable in the image, but the content that is visible pertains to cultural news and events in the arts community.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing clipped newspaper articles related to art exhibitions, symposiums, and events. The articles, from various regional newspapers, are glued or affixed to the page. Each clipping's source and date are stamped above the text. The headlines and articles include topics such as museum loan prints, an artist addressing a temple, a fine arts symposium, and a New York gallery exhibiting art inspired by William Shakespeare.

The page has an aged look, with its brownish paper and signs of discoloration. The articles are arranged neatly in columns across the page. The text is clearly legible, and red pen markings and underlining can be observed on some clippings, likely to highlight particular details.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings are dated from early 1964 and originate from various newspapers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Each clipping discusses different cultural and art-related events:

  1. Museums Loan Prints For Showing in Norton: Announces an exhibition at Wheaton College's Watson Gallery featuring prints from leading printmakers at Harvard University and Boston museums. The exhibition runs from February 3 to March 3, 1964.

  2. Artist Polonsky Will Address Temple Isaiah: Details a lecture by Arthur Polonsky, a local artist and faculty member at Brandeis University. He will lecture at Temple Isaiah Sanctuary in Lexington, MA, on February 14, 1964.

  3. Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight at Dean Jr. College: Announces a fine arts symposium at Dean Junior College featuring lectures by several prominent speakers, including artists and musicians from the Boston area. The event includes discussions on costume design and Shakespeare-related topics.

  4. N.Y. Gallery to Exhibit Bard Art From Stratford: Shares information about an exhibition in New York showcasing works inspired by Shakespeare from the American Shakespeare Festival theatre and academy in Stratford. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, and more, and will run from March 3-28, 1964.

Each clipping has publication headers or stamps indicating the newspaper source, circulation figures, and date of publication. The page appears to be a curated collection of press coverage related to arts and cultural events in the early 1960s.

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A page from an old scrapbook or clipping book. The beige, aged paper holds several small newspaper clippings pasted in a loose grid. The articles are about art and museum news, with headlines such as “Museums Loan Prints For Showing in Norton,” “N. Y. Gallery to Exhibit Bard Art From Stratford,” “Artist Polonsky Will Address Temple Israel,” and “Fine Arts Symposium Set Tonight At Dean Jr. College.” Small city stamps (Taunton, Waltham, Woonsocket, Bridgeport, etc.) and date stamps accompany the clippings. The page shows wear and a few chipped corners, giving it a vintage, mid-20th-century look.