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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, dated Friday, January 15, 1965. The main article on the page is titled "4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here." It discusses the appointment of four individuals trained at Harvard to key positions at the City Art Museum. The individuals mentioned are:

  1. Charles E. Buckley, who is taking over as the museum's director.
  2. Miss Emily S. Rauh, who will be the assistant director.
  3. Edward A. Runge, who will be the curator of collections and exhibitions.
  4. Mr. Buckley, who will also be the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

The article highlights that these appointments are part of a broader effort to enhance the museum's staff with individuals who have received specialized training at Harvard. It mentions that these individuals will bring significant expertise and experience to their roles, contributing to the museum's development and reputation.

Additionally, there are smaller articles and notices on the page:

  • One article titled "Trustees Fill New Position at Art Center" discusses the appointment of Nelson N. Nelson as the curator of collections at the Milwaukee Art Center.
  • Another article titled "Brodeur Among Three From Conn. In Show" mentions that Clarence A. Brodeur, a New Haven artist, has had his work selected for an exhibition at the American Drawing Biennial.
  • There is also a notice from the Western Press Clipping Exchange in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dated January 15, 1965.

The page includes photographs of Charles E. Buckley, Miss Emily S. Rauh, and Edward A. Runge, along with a smaller photograph of Nelson N. Nelson. The overall theme of the page is focused on art and the appointments of trained professionals to significant positions in the art world.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted on a page from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, dated Friday, January 15, 1965. The main article is titled "4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here" and features photographs of three individuals: Charles E. Buckley, Miss Emily S. Rauh, and Edward A. Rushing. The article discusses their new roles at the City Art Museum in St. Louis, highlighting their educational backgrounds and previous experiences.

Additionally, there are other smaller clippings related to art and museum news. One notable clipping from the Western Press Clipping Exchange, dated January 24, 1965, reports that Clarence A. Broeder is filling a new position at the Milwaukee Art Center. The clippings appear to be part of a scrapbook, with handwritten notes and dates added for context.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from January 1965, focusing on the appointment of four individuals to significant positions at the St. Louis Art Museum.

  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (January 15, 1965):

    • The main article titled "On Museum Staff" discusses the appointments of four Harvard-trained individuals to key roles at the St. Louis Art Museum.
    • Charles E. Buckley is appointed as the new public relations director.
    • Miss Emily S. Rauh is named as the new publications editor.
    • Edward A. Rousing is mentioned as the new assistant curator, having previously served as the museum's assistant director.
    • The article highlights the significant contributions these individuals bring to the museum's operations and the importance of their training at Harvard.
  2. New England News Clip (January 15, 1965):

    • This section briefly mentions the appointment of Clarence Broderick, a new director at the Norfolk Museum of Art, with a note on his previous work at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  3. Western Press Clipping Exchange (January 24, 1964):

    • The article titled "Trustees Fill New Position at Art Center" discusses the appointment of a new curator at the Milwaukee Art Center.
    • Edmund B. Nelson is selected for the role. He is noted for his extensive experience and contributions to the museum community, including his time at the Fogg Art Museum.

The clippings collectively emphasize the importance of academic qualifications and experience from prestigious institutions in the realm of museum curation and management. The detailed mentions of individuals' educational backgrounds and their roles at various museums indicate a focus on professional expertise and the importance of training in the field.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from January 1965, detailing the appointments of four Harvard-trained individuals to high-profile positions at the City Art Museum in St. Louis.

  1. Main Clipping (St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 15, 1965):

    • Headline: "4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here"
    • Content:
      • The article discusses the appointment of four Harvard-educated individuals to significant roles at the City Art Museum in St. Louis.
      • Charles E. Buckley: Appointed as publications editor, he will be responsible for the museum's publications and will assume the duties of the recently deceased publications editor.
      • Miss Emily S. Rauh: Named associate director of the museum, she will be responsible for the museum's operations.
      • Edward A. Roessing: Appointed as the museum's curator of American art, he will oversee the collections and exhibitions of American art.
      • Miss Buckley's Background: She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College and her master's degree from Radcliffe College. She has experience in museum work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
      • Miss Rauh's Background: She obtained her master's degree from Harvard in 1948 and has been involved in the museum field, including a role at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
      • Mr. Roessing's Background: He received his A.B. degree from Harvard in 1933 and has worked at various institutions, including the National Gallery of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
      • The article mentions the significance of these appointments in terms of the museum's growth and development.
  2. Smaller Clipping (Western Press Clipping Exchange, January 21, 1965):

    • Headline: "Trustees Fill New Position at Art Center"
    • Content:
      • The article discusses the appointment of Clarence A. Brodeur as the curator of collections at the Milwaukee Art Center.
      • Brodeur has been chosen by the board of trustees to fill this newly created position.
      • Brodeur's Background: He has a Ph.D. from Harvard and has held positions at various institutions, including the Norfolk Museum of Art and the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the clippings highlight the appointment of well-educated and experienced individuals to key roles in art museums, emphasizing their Harvard backgrounds and their contributions to the fields of art and museum management.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch dated January 15, 1965, and another from the Western Press Clipping Exchange dated January 24, 1965. The main article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch focuses on four Harvard-trained individuals who have been appointed to high art-related positions in St. Louis.

  1. Main Article - "4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here":

    • The article announces the appointment of four new staff members at the City Art Museum in St. Louis, all of whom are Harvard graduates.
    • Charles E. Buckley: Named publications editor and public relations director. He was previously the publications editor at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • Miss Emily S. Rauh: Appointed as assistant curator of American paintings and sculpture. She was a former curatorial assistant at the Fogg Art Museum and received her undergraduate degree from Radcliffe College.
    • Edward A. Rouing: Appointed as assistant curator of decorative arts. He also received his degree from Harvard College and has experience in curatorial work at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Clarence A. Broder: Appointed as director of the City Art Museum. He was previously curator of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum and has a distinguished career in art curation.
  2. Side Article - "Broder Among Three From Conn.":

    • This article highlights that Clarence A. Broder is one of three Connecticut natives appointed to significant positions in museums. Broder is specifically noted for his role at the City Art Museum in St. Louis.
  3. Western Press Clipping Exchange - "Trustees Fill New Position at Art Center":

    • This clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency discusses the appointment of Clarence A. Broder as the new director of the Milwaukee Art Center. It mentions his extensive experience and background, including his tenure at the Fogg Art Museum and his work in various museums.

The clippings provide a detailed look at the professional backgrounds and the significance of these appointments in the art world during the mid-1960s.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century, detailing the appointments of several individuals to prominent art-related positions.

Left Clipping (St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 15, 1965)

Title: On Museum Staff: 4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here

This article discusses the appointments of four individuals with Harvard training to significant positions in the art world:

  1. Charles E. Buckley

    • Recently retired from the directorship of the City Art Museum, St. Louis.
    • Served as director of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum before joining the City Art Museum in 1939.
  2. Miss Emily S. Rauh

    • Appointed as the new curator at the City Art Museum.
    • Previously worked as a publications editor at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.
  3. Edward A. Ruesting

    • Named assistant director of the City Art Museum.
    • Has an extensive background in art, having worked in various museums and collections.

The article mentions that these appointments reflect a trend where individuals with Harvard training are assuming prominent roles in the art community.

Middle Clipping (New England Newspaper, Not Dated)

Title: Sunday Register

This short article announces the appointment of Edward A. Ruesting as the new assistant director of the City Art Museum in St. Louis.

Right Clipping (Western Press Clipping Exchange, January 21, 1965)

Title: Trustees Fill New Position at Art Center

This article discusses the appointment of a new curator for the Milwaukee Art Center:

  • Nielsen
    • Named the new curator of collections.
    • Formerly the curator of the Delaware Museum of Art.
    • Received a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary and a master's from the University of Florence, Italy.
    • Worked as an assistant director at the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences.

Bottom Right Clipping (Not Full)

This snippet appears to be part of an address book or directory, listing names, addresses, and titles of individuals involved in the art world, such as:

  • James, 921 E. Wyne Lane, Fox Point, an art center trustee.

Overall, the clippings collectively highlight the significant appointments of Harvard-trained individuals to key positions in various art institutions.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings related to art and museum appointments from the 1960s.

  1. On the left side, there is a large clipping from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch dated Friday, January 15, 1965. The headline reads: "4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here." Above the headline are three unidentified portraits with captions naming Charles E. Buckley, Miss Emily S. Rauh, and Edward A. Ruesing. The article discusses appointments of new staff members at the City Art Museum of St. Louis, all trained at Harvard.

  2. In the center, there are two smaller clippings. One is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated January 9, 1965, referencing Brodeur among three from Connecticut in a show. It mentions Clarence A. Brodeur attending a drawing biennial at the New Haven Museum.

  3. To the right, there is another clipping, extracted from the Milwaukee Journal, dated Thursday, January 21, 1965. The headline states: "Trustees Fill New Position at Art Center." The article discusses the Milwaukee Art Center establishing a new curator position of collections, with Ed Nielsen named trustee, highlighting his background and involvement in art collections.

The scrapbook page is taped to reinforce the clippings and is slightly yellowed with age, indicating it is a historical archival piece.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various publications, including the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" dated Friday, January 15, 1965, and a section of the "Western Press Clipping Exchange."

One of the prominent articles titled "4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here" discusses the appointment of four individuals to the museum staff, focusing on their background and roles. It highlights their educational and professional qualifications, as well as the positions they have been appointed to. The article includes detailed paragraphs on each person, mentioning their career milestones and contributions to the field of art.

To the right, there is a smaller clipped article with the header "Trustees Fill New Position at Art Center," detailing staff appointments and discussing the credentials and background of an individual.

Additionally, there is a clipping at the bottom left corner from the New England/New Jersey Agency, Inc., dated Sunday, January 10, 1965, about someone from Connecticut showing artwork.

The newspapers are yellowed with age, and some sections have slightly frayed edges, suggesting that the clippings have been preserved for some time. The articles provide a snapshot into the art scene of the 1960s, with an emphasis on museum staffing and the significance of educational backgrounds in curatorial positions.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper clipping, specifically from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, dated Friday, January 15, 1965. The page is titled "On Museum Staff" and features a headline: "4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here."

Content Breakdown:

Left Section:

  • Headline: "4 Harvard-Trained Persons Fill High Art Posts Here"
  • Subheading: "On Museum Staff"
  • Photographs: Three individuals are shown:
    • Charles E. Buckley
    • Miss Emily S. Ruhi
    • Edward A. Ruising
  • Text: The article discusses the appointment of four individuals trained at Harvard to key positions at the St. Louis Art Museum. It highlights their backgrounds, qualifications, and roles:
    • Charles E. Buckley is appointed as the new public affairs director. He is described as a Harvard undergraduate and a former director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
    • Miss Emily S. Ruhi is appointed as assistant curator of drawings at the Fogg Museum. She is noted for her work in the Harvard department of fine arts.
    • Edward A. Ruising is appointed as director of public relations. He is described as a former St. Louisan who received an A.B. degree from Harvard in 1931 and an M.A. in 1932, and has served in various roles at the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Right Section:

  • Headline: "Trustees Fill New Position at Art Center"
  • Text: This section discusses the appointment of new trustees at the Milwaukee Art Center. It mentions:
    • Nielsen as one of the new trustees, a native of Nebraska who has been involved in art collections and institutions.
    • Broder Among Three From Conn. In Show: A subheading mentions Broder as one of three Connecticut artists represented in a show at the New Haven Art Center. The article notes that Broder's entry is part of a traveling exhibition of 50 selected works from the United States, curated by the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service.

Additional Details:

  • Newspaper Header: The top of the page shows the newspaper name, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and the date, Friday, January 15, 1965.
  • Other Articles: The right margin includes additional clippings or notes, such as:
    • A mention of the Western Press Clipping Exchange from Minneapolis, Minn.
    • A note about the Thurston Journal dated January 24, 1965.
    • A brief mention of Jack "De" and other unrelated text, possibly from a different clipping or annotation.

Visual Elements:

  • Photographs: The three individuals are shown in formal attire, suggesting their professional roles.
  • Typography: The article uses a classic newspaper typeface, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • Layout: The page is structured with a clear separation between the main article and additional clippings or notes on the right margin.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical moment in the art world, highlighting the appointments of highly qualified individuals to key roles at the St. Louis Art Museum and the Milwaukee Art Center. The inclusion of photographs and detailed descriptions underscores the significance of these appointments in the cultural and artistic landscape of the time. The page also reflects the era's newspaper design and the practice of compiling multiple news items on a single page.

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The image is a scanned page from a newspaper clipping service, containing several articles and clippings from various sources. The top left corner features a clipping from the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" dated January 15, 1965. The article discusses the appointment of new staff members to the City Art Museum, including Charles E. Buckley, Miss Emily S. Rauh, and Edward A. Rusling. The article mentions their backgrounds and roles in the museum.

The top right corner has a clipping from the "Western Press Clipping Exchange" in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dated January 21, 1965. This clipping discusses the appointment of new trustees at the Milwaukee Art Center, including a curator of collections named Nielsen.

The bottom left corner features another clipping from the "New England News Agency" in New Haven, Connecticut, dated January 1965. This article talks about the appointment of Clarence A. Brodeur as a new trustee of the Norfolk, Connecticut, museum of arts and sciences. The article also mentions other trustees and their roles.

The bottom right corner has a clipping from a journal discussing Jack "Doe" Standing, an art student at the University of Wisconsin, who received the 31st annual award of $1,500 for his paintings.

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or clipping service that collects and organizes news articles for reference or research purposes.