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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805053

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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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The image depicts a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings, each featuring a different article. The clippings are arranged in a vertical column on the right side of the page, with the first clipping at the top and the third at the bottom.

First Clipping:
The first clipping is titled "Man of the Moment" and features a black-and-white photograph of a man in a suit. The article discusses Irving S. Cole, the librarian of the Malden Public Library and secretary of the University Club of Malden, who will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Library when Dr. David G. Mitten, fine arts instructor at Harvard's Fogg Museum, will present color slides on the Harvard-Cornell Expedition to Sardis, Turkey.

Second Clipping:
The second clipping is titled "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit" and discusses the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah, which will hold its April meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Jewish Community Center. The speaker will be Mrs. Samuel Silverman, chairman of the day, and the guest speaker will be Frederick B. Robinson, director of the Museum of Fine Arts. An alumna of Harvard College, Mr. Robinson also studied in Europe and served as curator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. His talk on "How some modern art will be supplemented by an exhibition of prints from the collection of Abraham Kamberg" is expected to be of great interest to the members.

Third Clipping:
The third clipping is titled "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland" and discusses the third annual Art Festival of Portland, which will open Sunday, May 3, and continue through Thursday, May 7. The festival will be held at the Temple Beth El and will feature over 100 paintings, including works by famous artists such as Picasso, Braque, and Chagall. The festival will also include a section devoted to prints and etchings, as well as a display of ceramics. The festival will be open to the public from 2 to 10 p.m. each day, and admission is free.

Overall, the scrapbook page provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic events that took place in the 1960s, highlighting the importance of art and education in the community.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or photo album, with newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The page is open to a spread with two columns of text and images.

  • The left column features a black-and-white photograph of a man in a suit, accompanied by a headline that reads "Man of the Moment" and a caption that identifies him as Irving S. Cole.
  • The right column contains several newspaper articles, including one titled "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland" and another titled "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit".
  • The articles appear to be from the 1960s, based on the date stamps and the content of the articles.
  • The page has a worn, aged appearance, with yellowed paper and torn edges.

Overall, the image suggests that the scrapbook or photo album contains personal memorabilia and mementos from the owner's life, including newspaper clippings and photographs.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page featuring three newspaper clippings, each with a distinct article and headline. The page is yellowed and worn, with visible signs of aging.

  • Newspaper Clippings:
    • The first clipping is from the "MA News (e) MALDEN, Mass." and is dated "AUG 8 1954." It features a black-and-white photograph of a man, accompanied by the headline "Man of the Moment" and an article about Irving S. Cole.
    • The second clipping is from the "SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Union (m)" and is dated "APR 24 1954." It has the headline "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit" and discusses an upcoming event at the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah.
    • The third clipping is from the "BIDDEFORD-SACO, Me. Journal (e)" and is dated "MAY 1 1954." It features the headline "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland" and provides information about the third annual Art Festival of Portland.
  • Scrapbook Page:
    • The scrapbook page is yellowed and worn, with visible signs of aging.
    • The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlap between them.
    • The page appears to be part of a larger scrapbook, with other pages visible on the left side of the image.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the scrapbook page.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a collection of newspaper clippings from the 1950s. The articles and headlines offer insight into the events and people of the time, while the worn and yellowed scrapbook page adds a sense of nostalgia and age to the image.

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The image presents a vintage scrapbook page, featuring three newspaper clippings from the New England Newscip Agency, Inc. The page is yellowed and worn, with a dark brown cover visible on the left side.

  • Newspaper Clippings:
    • Left Clipping:
      • Title: "Man of the Moment"
      • Subject: Irving S. Cole
      • Date: April 8, 1964
      • Location: Malden, Mass.
      • Circulation: 10,537
    • Middle Clipping:
      • Title: "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit"
      • Date: April 24, 1964
      • Location: Springfield, Mass.
      • Circulation: 33,699
    • Right Clipping:
      • Title: "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland"
      • Date: May 10, 1964
      • Location: Biddeford-Saco, Me.
      • Circulation: 8,830

The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of newspaper articles from 1964, showcasing local events and notable individuals in the New England area.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album, featuring three newspaper clippings from 1954. Each clipping has a distinct headline and content. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Left Clipping (MALDEN, Mass. - Circ. 10,537 - MAY 8 1954)

    • Headline: "Man of the Moment"
    • Content: The article features a photograph of Irving S. Cole, the librarian of the Malden Public Library and president of the University Club of Malden. The text mentions that Cole spoke at the Library Club on May 4, 1954, and showed color slides from his Harvard expedition to Istanbul, Turkey.
  2. Middle Clipping (SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Circ. 72,250 - APR 24 1954)

    • Headline: "Museum Director To Address Hadassah Unit"
    • Content: This article reports that the Springfield chapter of Hadassah will hold its annual meeting at the Jewish Community Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Rembert, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He will discuss the museum's collection and show slides of some of the museum's artworks.
  3. Right Clipping (BIDDEFORD-SACO, Me. - Circ. 8,836 - MAY 8 1954)

    • Headline: "Art Festival To Open Sunday In Portland"
    • Content: The article announces the third annual art festival at Temple Beth El in Portland, Maine. The festival will feature works by various artists, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics. Notable artists mentioned include Bernard Chaet, Hyman Bloom, and David Aronson. The event aims to showcase the work of both local and national artists.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, with handwritten annotations indicating the dates and sources of the articles. The page itself appears aged, with a yellowish tint, suggesting it has been preserved for many years.