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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805061

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, likely from the year 1964. Here is a detailed summary of the content on the page:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "CCSC Students Enroll In Traveling Course"
    • Content: The article discusses a traveling course offered by Central Connecticut State College (CCSC) where students will visit various music festivals and cultural events in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The course includes visits to the Berkshire Music Festival, Tanglewood, and other venues. Students will attend concerts, operas, and exhibitions, and will also visit museums and historical sites. The course is led by CCSC professors and includes trips to New York City and other locations.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Harvard Post To Joseph Hazen"
    • Content: This article announces the appointment of Joseph Hazen as a member of the Board of Overseers of Harvard University. Hazen, a graduate of Harvard, is noted for his contributions to the university and his service in the Fine Arts and the Fogg Museum.
  3. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Hazen Appointed"
    • Content: This clipping confirms the appointment of Joseph Hazen to the Board of Overseers at Harvard University. It mentions his academic background and contributions to the field of fine arts.
  4. Stamps and Markings:

    • There are several stamps and handwritten notes on the page, indicating the source of the clippings. The stamps mention "American Press Clipping Service, Inc." with addresses in New York and Pittsburgh. The dates on the stamps are from June and July 1964.

The page appears to be part of a personal or institutional archive, documenting significant events and appointments related to education and the arts in 1964.

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The image displays an open scrapbook or album with two pages, each containing a few clipped newspaper articles. The articles are from various sources and discuss different topics.

On the left page:

  1. The top article is from the "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." and is titled "CCSC Students Enroll in Traveling Course." It discusses a course offered by Central Connecticut State College where students will travel to various locations to study cultural heritage. The article lists several field trips and the academic credit students can earn.
  2. The article is dated June 30, 1964, and mentions locations such as Boston, Hartford, and New London, with activities including visits to museums, art galleries, and historical sites.

On the right page:

  1. The top article is from the "American Press Clipping Service, Inc." and is titled "Harvard Past to Joseph Hazen." It announces that Joseph H. Hazen has been appointed to the Board of Overseers of Harvard University and as a member of the Visiting Committee of the Department of Fine Arts and the Fogg Museum. This article is dated June 26, 1964.
  2. The bottom article is also from the "American Press Clipping Service, Inc." and reports on the same appointment of Joseph H. Hazen. It is dated June 25, 1964.

Both pages have handwritten notes and stamps indicating that the articles were clipped and saved by the American Press Clipping Service, with addresses in New York.

The articles are yellowed with age, indicating they have been preserved for some time. The overall context suggests that the scrapbook might belong to someone with an interest in education, cultural studies, and academic appointments.

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The image shows two clippings from newspapers, both dated June 1964, clipped and saved together.

Top Clipping:

  1. Source: Herald (Conn.), from the New England Newsclip Agency.
  2. Title: "CCSC Students Enroll In Traveling Course"
  3. Summary:
    • The article describes a course offered by the Central Connecticut State College (CCSC) for students to study New England's cultural heritage.
    • The summer semester includes field trips to various art museums, theaters, and historical sites.
    • Specific trips mentioned include visits to the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, the Pilgrim Hall Museum, the Peabody Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
    • The course aims to provide first-hand experience with the region’s artistic and cultural traditions and is designed to be valuable for students and new residents.

Bottom Clipping:

  1. Source: Two clippings from the New York Herald Tribune and the American Press Clipping Service.
  2. Titles:
    • The first clipping mentions Joseph Hazen from Harvard University being appointed to a visiting committee.
    • The second clipping is about Hal Wallis being appointed to the Visiting Committee of the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard College.
  3. Summary:
    • The first clipping highlights the appointment of Joseph Hazen by the Board of Overseers of Harvard University to a position on the Visiting Committee of the Department of Fine Arts, noting that this is his fifth consecutive appointment.
    • The second clipping also pertains to the same committee and the role of Hal Wallis, who has been appointed to the same visiting committee.

Both clippings are from American Press Clipping Service, indicating they were collected and preserved by this service for archival purposes.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to educational and cultural programs involving Central Connecticut State College (CCSC) students.

  1. Top-left Clipping:

    • Title: "CCSC Students Enroll in Traveling Course"
    • Date: June 1, 1964
    • Content: This clipping details a course where CCSC students are studying the cultural heritage of New England. The course includes a three-week field trip to various cities and towns, visiting art exhibits, museums, and historical sites such as the Mark Twain House, Old Saybrook, and Hartford's Wadsworth Atheneum. The trip is led by Dr. Robert C. Soule, and students will also visit cultural sites in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
  2. Top-right Clipping:

    • Title: "Harvard Past To Joseph Hazen"
    • Date: June 26, 1964
    • Content: This clipping announces the appointment of Joseph Hazen as a member of the Visiting Committee of the Department of Fine Arts and the Harvard Museum of Fine Arts. It mentions that Hazen was previously a member of the Overseers' Visiting Committee at Harvard College.
  3. Bottom-right Clipping:

    • Title: "Hazen Appointed"
    • Date: June 25, 1964
    • Content: This clipping reiterates the appointment of Hal Wallis to a committee, specifically mentioning his role as a member of the Visiting Committee of the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard University. It also notes that Hal Wallis is a producer for the Pogg Museum.

The clippings are from the American Press Clipping Service, Inc., with the addresses and dates indicating they were collected from newspapers in New York and Pittsburgh. The context involves educational trips and academic appointments related to fine arts and cultural studies.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a newspaper clipping album with several newspaper articles attached. Here is a detailed summary of each article:

  1. Main Article (Top Left):

    • Headline: "CCSC Students Enroll in Traveling Course"
    • Date: February 1, 1964
    • Source: Herald (New Britain, Conn.)
    • Content:
      • Students from Central Connecticut State College (CCSC) are participating in a summer course focusing on the cultural heritage of New England.
      • The course involves field trips to various cultural sites, including art museums, theaters, and historic landmarks.
      • The itinerary includes visits to museums in Boston, such as the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Mapparium, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
      • The students will also attend the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Massachusetts.
      • The course is taught by Dr. Robert C. Soule, a professor of art, and Dr. Robert E. Williams, a professor of theater arts.
      • The course runs from July 1 to August 1, with a total of 15 undergraduate credits available.
  2. Article (Top Right):

    • Headline: "Harvard Past To Joseph Hazen"
    • Date: June 26, 1964
    • Source: TELEGRAPH (New York, N.Y.)
    • Content:
      • Joseph Hazen has been appointed to the Board of Overseers at Harvard University.
      • Hazen is a past president of the Harvard Club of New York.
      • He has been appointed to the Visiting Committee of the Department of Fine Arts and the Harvard Art Museums.
  3. Article (Bottom Right):

    • Headline: "Hazen Appointed"
    • Date: June 25, 1964
    • Source: PRESS (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • Content:
      • Hal Wallis, a well-known figure in the film industry, has been appointed to the Board of Overseers at Harvard University.
      • Wallis is also a member of the Visiting Committee of the Department of Fine Arts and the Harvard Art Museums.

The articles are clipped from different newspapers and are related to educational and cultural events, particularly focusing on academic courses and appointments at prestigious institutions like Central Connecticut State College and Harvard University. The clippings are from June and July of 1964.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings and an envelope from a press clipping service.

First Clipping:

Headline: CCSC Students Enroll in Traveling Course

Content:
The article discusses a unique educational course offered to students from Central Connecticut State College (CCSC). This course, titled "Understanding Examples of the Master Cultural Heritage of New England," allows students to travel and study various cultural resources in New England. The course includes visits to numerous museums, art centers, and historical sites, and is primarily aimed at teachers but also admits other qualified individuals.

The itinerary for the first three-week term includes:

  • July 2: Orientation at CCSC.
  • July 3-10: Visits to notable cultural sites in Massachusetts, including:
    • Pilgrim Hall and Plymouth Plantation in Plymouth.
    • Museums in Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester.
    • John F. Kennedy's birthplace in Brookline.
    • Boston sites like the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Museum of Science, and the Boston Athenaeum.
  • July 11-17: Visits to sites in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, including:
    • Mystic Seaport, Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Mark Twain House in Hartford.
    • Newport's mansions and other Rhode Island locations.
    • The Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, New York.
  • July 18: Return to CCSC for final preparations.

The course is led by John J. Collins, CCSC professor of art, and Dr. Robert G. Soule, professor of education.

Second Clipping:

Headline: Harvard Past To Board Hazen

Content:
This article announces the appointment of Hal Wallace to the Board of Overseers of Harvard University. Specifically, he has been elected to the Committee on the University Resources and the visiting committee of Harvard's Department of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum. Wallace is noted to be a partner at the firm Pitnsburgh, Pa.

Envelope:

The envelope is from the Press Clipping Service provided by American Press Clipping Service, Inc. located in New York. It is addressed to Joseph Hazen in New York and postmarked from Pittsburgh, Pa. on June 25, 1964. The envelope contains the two clippings related to the activities and appointments of Mr. Hazen and the CCSC travel course.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a binder with newspaper clippings attached to it. There are three separate clippings, each with a headline and body text, and a small label next to each clipping. The labels seem to come from a press clipping service dated June 1964, from the "AMERICAN Press Clipping Service." The headlines of the clippings are partially visible. The first clipping on the left is titled "CCSC Students Enroll In Traveling Course," another clipping with just the title "Harvard Post" showing underneath, and the third one is not fully visible, but it's about a person named "Bai Wallis" being appointed to a committee as per the text in the article snippet.

Each clipping includes a date stamp or handling note in the top right corner, indicating some form of archiving or processing. The overall condition of the page and the age of the materials suggest they are historical documents, and the subject matter pertains to educational institutions or related news. The discoloration of the paper and the way the clippings are attached reflect common practices of that era for preserving newspaper articles of interest.

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The image shows a page from a book or document with various pieces of text and clippings. The top left corner has a clipping from the "New Britain Herald" dated June 25, 1964, with the headline "CCSC Students Enroll in Traveling Course." The text discusses a course for students from Connecticut State College, Hartford, which includes field trips to various art museums and cultural sites. The bottom right corner has a clipping from the "Harvard Post" with the headline "To Joseph Hazen," mentioning that Joseph Hazen has been appointed a member of the Board of Overseers of Harvard University. The center of the page has another clipping from the "New York American Press Clipping Service" with the headline "Hal Wallis, that he has been notified by the Board of Overseers of Harvard University." The clippings are placed on a beige-colored page with a brown border, and the text is in black font.

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The image is of an old newspaper clipping, which appears to be from the 1960s, based on the date mentioned on the clipping. The clipping is about a traveling course for students from the Central Connecticut State College (CCSC), which is now known as Central Connecticut State University. The course is designed to provide students with a cultural heritage of New England. The course includes visits to various museums, art exhibits, dance programs, concerts, and other cultural resources in the area. The course is primarily for teachers, but it is also open to other students. The course is divided into two terms, with the first term starting on July 2 and the second term starting on July 19. The clipping also mentions that the course is worth three semester hours of credit for the first term and six semester hours of credit for the second term. The clipping also includes a photograph of a man named Joseph Hazen, who has been appointed as a member of the Visiting Committee of its Department of Fine Arts and the Fogg Museum at Harvard College.

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The image shows a page from an old book or scrapbook, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and other documents. The page is yellowed with age and has a worn, brown cover on the right side.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • A clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. in New Britain, Connecticut, dated 1964, announcing that CCSC students will enroll in a traveling course.
  • A clipping from the Harvard Post, dated June 26, 1964, announcing that Joseph Hazen has been appointed a member of the Visiting Committee of the Overseers of Harvard University.
  • A clipping from the American Press Clipping Service, Inc. in New York, dated June 25, 1964, announcing that Hal Wallis has been appointed a member of the Visiting Committee of the Overseers of Harvard University.

Other Documents:

  • A handwritten note on the top-left corner of the page, reading "CCSC Students Enroll In Traveling Course."
  • A typed label on the bottom-right corner of the page, reading "AMERICAN Press Clipping Service, Inc. 119 Nassau Street New York 38, N.Y."

Overall:

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and other documents related to Harvard University and its students. The clippings are dated 1964, and they announce various appointments and events related to the university. The image provides a glimpse into the history of Harvard University and its students during the 1960s.