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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805053

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This is an image of an open scrapbook or press clipping album, displaying a single page covered with several newspaper clippings from 1964.

The page itself is a light tan or beige color, appearing aged, and is bound in what looks like a dark, textured hardcover book. There are visible stains and smudges on the page, particularly in the upper right quadrant.

Three primary newspaper clippings are mounted on the page:

  1. Left Clipping (Malden, Mass.): Headlined "Man of the Moment," this article features a black-and-white portrait photograph of a man with dark hair, glasses, and a suit. Below the photo, it identifies him as "IRVING S. COLE," Librarian of the Malden Public Library, and Secretary of the University Club of Malden. The text mentions he will present a talk with slides from a "Harvard-Cornell Expedition to Sardis, Turkey." A label at the top reads "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and identifies the source as "Malden, Mass." (Circ. 10,537), dated "APR 8 1964" with a handwritten annotation.

  2. Center Clipping (Springfield, Mass.): Headlined "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit," this article announces a visit by Frederick B. Robinson, director of the Museum of Fine Arts, to speak to the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah. It describes his background, including his role as an alumnus of Harvard College and his previous position as assistant director of the Pogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The source is labeled "Union (m) SPRINGFIELD, Mass." (Circ. 83,691), dated "APR 2 4 1964" with a handwritten note.

  3. Right Clipping (Biddeford-Saco, Me.): Headlined "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland," this article details the third annual Art Festival at Portland's Temple Beth El, scheduled for May 3-7. It lists participating New England museums and artists whose works will be displayed. The source is labeled "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and identified as "Journal (e) BIDDEFORD-SACO, Me." (Circ. 8,836), dated "MAY 1 1964" with a handwritten annotation.

Additionally, a thin, vertical strip of newspaper text peeks out from the book’s spine on the far left edge of the image, suggesting that more clippings are mounted on the page beneath or on the opposite side of the central spread. The clippings are carefully affixed to the page, indicating this is a curated collection of media coverage.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a light brown paper or cardboard page. The clippings appear to be from various newspapers, as indicated by the different headers and addresses at the top of each clipping, such as "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and specific circulation numbers.

The clippings are about news events from 1964. One clipping on the left mentions "Man of the Moment" featuring "Irving S. Cole," who is described as the librarian of the Malden Public Library and secretary of the University Club of Malden. Another clipping in the middle talks about a museum director who will address a Hadassah unit.

The largest clipping on the right is about an "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland." It provides details about the third annual Art Festival of Portland's Temple Beth El, which opened on Sunday, May 3, 1964, and continued through Thursday, May 7. It mentions the hours and some of the artworks that were displayed, including works by Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso, and others.

The clippings are held together with what looks like a bookbinding or a folder, with a cover that is partially visible on the left side. The overall appearance suggests this might be part of a scrapbook or a collection of historical news articles.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or document binder with a tan-colored page. On this page, there are three newspaper clippings pasted on it. Each clipping has a header that includes the name of the newspaper, the city it’s from, the circulation number, and a date. The clippings are from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.

  1. Left Clipping: Titled "Man of the Moment," it features a black-and-white photograph of a man named Irving S. Cole, who is described as the librarian of the Malden Public Library and secretary of the University Club of Malden. The clipping mentions an event where Dr. David G. Mitten will present color slides on the Harvard-Cornell Expedition to Sardis, Turkey.

  2. Middle Clipping: Titled "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit," it discusses the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah holding its April meeting at the Jewish Community Center. The guest speaker is Frederick B. Robinson, director of the Museum of Fine Arts. The clipping provides details about the event, including the date, time, and other committee members involved.

  3. Right Clipping: Titled "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland," it announces the third annual Art Festival of Portland's Temple Beth El, which will open on Sunday, May 3, and continue through Thursday, May 7. The clipping lists various art museums that have loaned works for the exhibition and mentions the inclusion of paintings by well-known artists. It also notes an outstanding feature of the year's show, which will be paintings by three generations of the Wyeth family.

The clippings are neatly arranged and appear to be from the year 1964, as indicated by the dates on the clippings. The page is part of a larger collection, as suggested by the visible edge of another page or document on the left side of the image.

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A book is open, revealing several pieces of paper with text and images attached to the right page. The paper on the left is folded and appears to be a newspaper. The other papers have text written in black ink and are attached to the page with tape. The book's cover is brown and has a black border. The paper on the left has a black and white image of a man.

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The image shows an open book with multiple pages. The pages are brown and appear to be from an old book or newspaper. There are several articles and images on the pages. On the left side of the image, there is a small piece of paper with the text "Man of the Moment" and a photo of a man in a suit. On the right side of the image, there is a larger piece of paper with the text "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland." The pages also contain various other articles and images related to art festivals, museum directors, and other topics.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication, likely from the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of articles and advertisements. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Structure:

  • The page is divided into multiple sections, with text arranged in columns and various headings.
  • The top left corner includes the header of the publication, indicating it is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with addresses in Boston and Richmond, and circulation details for different towns (e.g., Malden, Mass., and Springfield, Mass.).
  • The page number is visible at the bottom left, labeled as Page 8.

Main Articles:

  1. Left Column:

    • Headline: "Man of the Moment"
    • Subheading: Features a photograph of a man identified as Irving S. Cole, described as the Librarian and secretary of the Malden Public Library and secretary of the Malden University Club.
    • Content: The article discusses Irving S. Cole's role in organizing a meeting at the Malden University Club, where Dr. David G. Mitten, an arts instructor at Harvard, will present color slides on the Harvard-Cornell Expedition to Sardis, Turkey.
  2. Center Column:

    • Headline: "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit"
    • Subheading: Mentions the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah, which will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, at the Jewish Community Center.
    • Content: The article details that Mrs. Samuel Silverman, chairman of the day, will introduce the guest speaker, Fredric K. Robinson, director of the Museum of Fine Arts. It also lists other attendees and organizers, including Mrs. Abraham Kamburg, Mrs. E. Robinson, Mr. Robert L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Levi, Mrs. Julius Julius, Mr. Bernard Levine, Mrs. Abraham Sironen, Mrs. Julius Julius, Mr. and Mrs. Irving S. Cole, and Mrs. Irving S. Cohn.
  3. Right Column:

    • Headline: "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland"
    • Subheading: Discusses the third annual Art Festival of Portland, which will open on Sunday, May 3, and continue through Thursday, May 7, at the Portland Temple Beth El.
    • Content: The article highlights that the festival aims to showcase the best art available in the New England area. It mentions featured artists such as Walker Hancock, Chaim Gross, Leon Kroll, and others. The festival will include works by artists like August Hare, Camille Pissarro, John Singer Sargent, and others. It also notes that more than 100 paintings, including works by Toulouse-Lautrec, will be displayed in the Temple Social Hall. The article further mentions that the festival is sponsored by the Portland Art Association and the Colby College Museum of Art.

Visual Elements:

  • Photograph: A black-and-white photograph of Irving S. Cole is prominently displayed in the left column, accompanying the "Man of the Moment" article.
  • Typography: The text is typeset in a classic serif font, typical of mid-20th-century newspapers. Headings are bold and capitalized for emphasis.
  • Layout: The page uses a grid-like structure with clear column divisions, typical of newspaper design.

Additional Details:

  • Date Stamps: There are handwritten annotations on the page, including a date stamp reading "MAY 8 1964" and a handwritten note that reads "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland."
  • Circulation Information: The top of the page includes circulation numbers for different towns, indicating the reach of the publication.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a snapshot of local news and cultural events from the mid-1960s, focusing on community activities, art exhibitions, and notable figures. The layout and design reflect the journalistic style of the era, with a mix of photographs, headlines, and detailed articles.

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This image features a scrapbook-style page featuring three newspaper clippings affixed to the page, with visible signs of aging, such as yellowed paper. Each clipping is prepared for archival purposes, with the name of the publication, city, and date stamped or typed on top.

  1. Left Clipping:

    • Captioned "Man of the Moment."
    • Includes a blurred-out photograph of a person with a brief biography below their image.
    • Mentions "Library of the Malden Public Library."
  2. Middle Clipping:

    • Titled, "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit."
    • Discusses an upcoming event where a guest speaker will address a Hadassah gathering.
    • Contains details about the event, such as its date and prominent individuals involved.
  3. Right Clipping:

    • Headlined, "Art Festival to Open Sunday in Portland."
    • Details an art festival, discussing the types of artwork and artists involved.
    • Mentions the event's aim, with additional specifics about participating galleries and contributors.

Overall, the presentation reflects a collection of notable events and announcements, possibly related to cultural or community contributions.

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This image shows the interior of an open scrapbook or binder. The pages are tan with some age spots and the edges look worn, suggesting it could be quite old. On the left page, newspaper clippings are pasted in neat, vertical columns. The leftmost clipping features a heading indicating a recognition or profile feature, with a date and source mentioned at the top, followed by caption text describing the individual's credentials, roles, and affiliations.

On the right page, additional clippings are arranged in a similar fashion. The top right clipping bears a heading mentioning an art festival, with the place and time highlighted in red, perhaps to emphasize or make a correction. Below it, a longer article discusses an individual set to address a group, providing details about their position, the event, and topics they may cover.

Overall, this image presents a personal or historical collection of significant articles preserved in a scrapbook, capturing events, achievements, and notable personalities of the time. The articles seem to relate to cultural and educational topics, suggesting the interests of the scrapbook's owner.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings attached. The clippings are from different newspapers, all dated in 1964, with stamps indicating the source and date received or archived.

  1. The left clipping is titled "Man of the Moment" from the News in Malden, Massachusetts (circulation 10,537, dated Apr 8, 1964). It features a photograph of a man whose face is blurred, identified as Irving S. Cole. The text mentions that he is the librarian of the Malden Public Library and secretary of the University Club of Malden. It notes that he will meet at the Library to discuss the Harvard-Cornell Expedition to Sardis, Turkey.

  2. The middle clipping is from the Union in Springfield, Massachusetts (circulation 35,691, dated Apr 24, 1964). The headline reads "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit," detailing that the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah invited a museum director, Dr. Samuel Silverman, to give a presentation. It mentions the event's time and place, along with other details about members of the Hadassah committee.

  3. The right clipping is from the Journal in Biddeford-Saco, Maine (circulation 8,838, dated May 10, 1964). The headline reads "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland." It describes the third annual Art Festival of Portland's Temple Beth El opening on Sunday, May 3, 1964. The article highlights artists and composers featured in the festival and mentions more than 100 paintings and various arts from galleries in Boston and New York.

The scrapbook page is old and yellowed, and it appears to have been carefully preserved. The clippings are neatly arranged in a row.

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A scrapbook page with four small newspaper clippings mounted on tan, aged paper. The clippings are arranged in a row, each with headlines and short articles. The leftmost shows a portrait under the heading “Man of the Moment” with the image blurred or masked. The next clipping discusses a “Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit.” The rightmost pieces include “Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland” and another brief news item. The page is bordered by the darker cover and marbled edge of the binding, giving an old-fashioned archival look.