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ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805103
This image shows an open scrapbook page, filled with several clipped newspaper articles from the mid-1960s, mounted on aged, yellowed paper. The scrapbook’s binding is visible on the right, showing a dark, textured, possibly leather-covered cover.
The articles are arranged collage-style, with some overlapping, and appear to be carefully preserved with adhesive and small paper tabs.
Here is a breakdown of the visible articles:
Top Left Article (Hartford, Conn., Feb 20, 1965): Headlined “CBC to Hear Prof. Green,” this article from The Hartford Times announces that Samuel Magee Green, a professor and director of the Davison Art Center at Wesleyan University, will be speaking at the Connecticut Building Congress. It details his credentials, including his degrees from Harvard and his work as a free-lance artist.
Top Center Article (Rockland, Mass., date partially obscured but likely Feb 1965): Headlined “Hanover Students See Print Display In Boston Trip,” this piece from the Norwell News reports on a group of 45 Hanover High School art students visiting the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard College Museum in Boston. It mentions their instructor, Percy Van Dyke, and their principal, Dr. Robert P. Fox, who arranged the trip to view contemporary prints and other exhibits.
Bottom Article (February 28, 1965): This prominent, larger article spans the bottom of the page. It is split into two main parts:
Overall, the scrapbook page appears to be a personal collection documenting local news, particularly focusing on art, education, and a significant national commission for an artist named Gardner Cox, all from the same timeframe in early 1965. The physical state of the pages suggests age and careful preservation.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings attached to a light brown background, which appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of historical documents. The clippings are from various newspapers and date back to the 1960s.
The clippings include:
On the left side: A clipping titled "CBC to Hear Prof. Green" from the Hartford Courant, dated February 20, 1965. This article discusses Samuel Magee Green, a professor of art and director of the Davison Art Center at Wesleyan University, who will speak at the Connecticut Building Congress.
In the center: A clipping from the Norwell News, dated March 11, 1965, titled "Hanover Students See Print Display In Boston Trip." This article describes a group of forty-five high school art students from Hanover High School who visited the Fogg Art Museum in Boston, viewing a print display and a glass flower exhibit.
On the right side: A clipping titled "Cox ‘Best Portrait’" from the Boston Herald, dated February 28, 1965. This article discusses Gardner Cox, a Boston artist, who was commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President Kennedy.
Below the central articles: Another clipping titled "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait" from the Boston Herald, also dated February 28, 1965. This article provides more details about Gardner Cox's commission to paint President Kennedy's portrait and includes a photograph of Robert Frost, painted by Gardner Cox in 1955.
The clippings are held in place with paper clips and adhesive strips, suggesting they are part of a personal or historical archive.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook, likely dedicated to art-related news clippings and announcements, with a focus on Gardner Cox. The page is made of aged brown paper and features several newspaper clippings taped or glued to it.
Top Left Clipping: This clipping is from the "Times (e) HARTFORD, Conn." dated February 20, 1965. It mentions "CBC to Hear Prof. Green," discussing an event where Samuel Magee Green, a professor of art and director of the Davison Art Center at Wesleyan University, will be the speaker at the dinner meeting of the Connecticut Building Congress.
Top Right Clipping: This clipping is from the "Norwell News ROCKLAND, Mass." dated March 11, 1965. It reports on "Hanover Students See Print Display In Boston Trip," detailing a trip where forty-five Hanover High School art students visited the Fogg Art Museum in Boston.
Bottom Left Clipping: This clipping is titled "Cox ‘Best PORTRAIT’" and discusses Gardner Cox's work on a portrait of President Kennedy. It mentions Cox's research and the studio where he will paint the portrait.
Bottom Right Clipping: This larger clipping is titled "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait" and is authored by Edgar J. Driscoll. It provides details about Gardner Cox being commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President Kennedy. It includes a photograph of Robert Frost's portrait painted by Gardner Cox in 1955 and a smaller photo of Gardner Cox at work.
The clippings are arranged on the page with some overlap, and the tape used to attach them is visible. The overall theme of the page appears to be related to art, particularly focusing on Gardner Cox and his work.
The image is a photograph of an open scrapbook or newspaper clipping collection. The scrapbook appears to be made of cardboard with a brown, textured cover. Inside, there are multiple pages with various clippings attached. The clippings are from newspapers and magazines, and they are pasted haphazardly, some overlapping others.
On the left side of the image, there is a clipping with the headline "CBC to Hear Prof. Green." This clipping is about a professor named Samuel Mage Green, who is described as a professor of art and director of the Davison Art Center at Wesleyan University. The article mentions that he will be the speaker at a dinner meeting of the Connecticut Building Congress.
To the right of this clipping, there is another article titled "Hanover Students See Print Display in Boston Trip." This article discusses a group of students from Hanover High School who visited the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The students viewed prints and other artworks, and the article highlights the educational benefits of such trips.
Below these clippings, there is a larger clipping with a headline that reads "Cox Named Best to Do JFK Portrait." This article is about an artist named Gardner Cox, who has been chosen to paint an official portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The article mentions that Cox is known for his previous work, including portraits of other distinguished Americans.
At the bottom right of the image, there is a photograph of Gardner Cox at work, painting. The photograph shows Cox in a studio, with art materials around him. The clipping below this photograph provides more details about Cox's career and his selection for the Kennedy portrait.
The clippings are pasted on a beige-colored page, and the scrapbook appears to be well-used, with some wear and tear visible on the pages. The arrangement of the clippings suggests a personal collection, possibly related to art, education, or political events.
The image shows an open book with newspaper clippings pasted inside. The book is brown and has a wooden cover. The clippings are from the 1960s and contain articles about Gardner Cox, a portrait artist. One clipping mentions that Cox was named to do the official portrait of President Kennedy. Another clipping discusses a trip that 45 students from Hanover High School took to Boston to view the Fogg Art Museum's collection of prints and drawings.
The image depicts a collection of historical newspaper clippings, likely from the mid-20th century, compiled into a scrapbook or scrapbook-like album. The pages are filled with articles, photographs, and illustrations, providing a glimpse into events and notable figures of the time. Here's a detailed description:
The scrapbook serves as a historical archive, capturing significant cultural, artistic, and political events from the mid-1960s. It highlights the contributions of notable figures such as Samuel Magee Green, Gardner Cox, and Robert Frost, while also documenting educational trips and artistic commissions. The combination of text and imagery provides a rich, multifaceted view of the era.
The image shows a scrapbook or album page containing various newspaper clippings related to the artist Gardner Cox. The clippings include headlines and articles about Cox's work, particularly focusing on his commission to paint the official White House portrait of President John F. Kennedy.
Some specific clippings include:
The scrapbook page has a vintage look, with yellowed paper and cut-out clippings pasted onto it, suggesting it is a historical collection of media coverage related to Gardner Cox and his artistic achievements.
This image shows a scrapbook-style page with newspaper clippings attached to an aged piece of paper. The clippings contain text and small photographs. Some are affixed with tape or glue, and parts appear to be held down by additional paper pieces or clips, likely to ensure the articles stay in place.
Top of the page: Two narrow newspaper clippings attached with paper tabs. Text includes headings referencing organizations, dates (e.g., "Feb 20, 1965"), and events, along with specific mentions of locations like "Hanover Students" and "Boston Trip."
Center of the page: An article about Gardner Cox, titled "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait," discussing his role in painting the official portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The clipping also has a small image of Gardner Cox at work or one of his paintings titled "Robert Frost, 1955."
Bottom section: Additional clippings are held in place with tape or other techniques. One article's heading is "Cox 'Best Portrait'" and seems to continue coverage of Gardner Cox's accomplishment.
Visual appearance: The paper is discolored from age, showing brownish tones (common in older scrapbooks). The clippings themselves are well-preserved but have yellowed edges.
This page appears to be documenting art-related events and achievements, focusing primarily on the artist Gardner Cox.
This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, some partially cut and others full, arranged and affixed to a blank page of a scrapbook or album. The subject matter of these clippings includes announcements and articles related to art, artists, and exhibitions. The visible clippings appear to be dated around the mid-20th century, judging by the style of print and the dates that are partially visible. The top left clipping mentions a date "February 24, 1966."
The arrangement suggests that these clippings were compiled for their relevance to a particular theme or possibly the work of a specific individual. The way they are pasted in a seemingly organized manner indicates that the assembler took care in the selection and placement for reference or personal interest. The scrapbook page itself is aged with some discoloration, and the clippings show varying signs of aging, such as yellowing and frayed edges. There are visible pieces of tape and adhesive material used to fix the clippings to the page.
An old scrapbook page with several black-and-white newspaper clippings glued to tan paper. The clippings discuss artist Gardner Cox and a JFK portrait, with headlines like “Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait” and “Cox ‘Best’ Portrait.” There is a small photo in one clipping with a caption that appears to read “ROBERT FROST, 1955” and “Gardner Cox at Work.” The page has a marbled brown edge on the right and looks like it’s from mid-20th century, with tape and cutouts giving it a collage-style archival look.