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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805104

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings. The clippings appear to be from the 1960s and are related to art and academic events. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "CBC to Hear Prof. Green"
    • Date: February 20, 1965
    • Content: Samuel Mayes Green, professor of Fine Arts at Harvard University, will speak at the Davison Art Center at Wesleyan University. He will discuss American Traditions in Architecture.
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Hanover Students See Print Display In Boston Trip"
    • Date: March 1, 1965
    • Content: Forty-two Hanover High School students visited the Fogg Art Museum. They were accompanied by Dr. Robert P. Forbes and viewed an exhibit of prints, including works by Durer and Rembrandt. The trip was organized by the school's art department.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Cox 'Best Portrait'"
    • Date: February 28, 1965
    • Content: Gardner Cox is working on a portrait of President Kennedy. He has been commissioned by the White House to paint the official portrait. Cox is known for his historical and political portraits.
  4. Bottom Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait"
    • By: Edgar J. Driscoll
    • Content: Gardner Cox has been commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President Kennedy. Cox is finishing a portrait of Secretary of State Dean Rusk and will begin Kennedy's portrait soon. He is known for his historical and political portraits.
  5. Bottom Right Image:

    • A photograph of a portrait titled "Robert Frost, 1955" by Gardner Cox. The image shows Robert Frost seated, with a thoughtful expression.

The scrapbook page is neatly organized, with the clippings arranged in a way that highlights their content and significance. The clippings are attached to the page, and the overall condition of the page suggests it has been well-preserved.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with several newspaper clippings pasted on the right-hand page. The clippings are from different dates and topics, primarily focusing on art and local events, possibly from the 1960s, as indicated by the visible dates (February 1965).

  1. The top left clipping, dated February 20, 1965, is titled "CBC to Hear Prof. Green" and mentions Samuel Magee Green, who will speak at a dinner meeting of the Hanover branch of the College Bureau of Research.

  2. The clipping to the right, dated March 17, 1965, is titled "Hanover Students See Print Display in Boston Trip." It describes a trip taken by Hanover High School art students to the Fogg Art Museum to view an exhibition.

  3. The larger clipping at the bottom, dated February 28, 1965, is titled "Gardner Cox Named to Do JFK Portrait." It discusses Gardner Cox being commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President John F. Kennedy. The clipping also includes two images: one of Robert Frost, painted by Gardner Cox in 1955, and another of Gardner Cox at work.

The left-hand page of the scrapbook is mostly blank, and there are visible edges of more clippings or papers at the top, suggesting the book contains many more such articles and images. The overall context of the page indicates a focus on art, local student activities, and significant events of the time.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from 1965. Here’s a detailed summary of each section of the clippings:

  1. Top Left Clipping (February 20, 1965):

    • Title: "CBC to Hear Prof. Green"
    • The article discusses Samuel Mague Green, professor of art and director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. He is scheduled to give a talk on "The American Tradition in Architecture" in Los Shaw's Room at New Haven on February 24. Green has a background in both art and architecture, having worked as a free lance artist and taught at various institutions, including Bowdoin College and the University of Pennsylvania.
  2. Top Center Clipping (March 1, 1965):

    • Title: "Hanover Students See Print Display in Boston Trip"
    • This article describes a trip taken by forty-five Hanover High School art students to Boston. They visited the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard College Museum, seeing a collection of prints and lithographs. The students were guided by Mr. Van Dyke and were impressed by the displays, including a famous collection of prints by Robert Frost.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (February 28, 1965):

    • Title: "Cox 'Best Portrait' Continued from Page 1"
    • Part of a series discussing Gardner Cox, an artist known for his portraits. The article mentions that Cox was commissioned to paint a portrait of Robert Frost, which was displayed at the Boston Athenaeum.
  4. Bottom Center Clipping (February 28, 1965):

    • Title: "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait"
    • This article highlights Gardner Cox being commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President Kennedy. It notes that Cox, known for his portraits of distinguished Americans, was selected based on his previous works and is currently in Washington for the portrait sessions.

Included with these articles are photos:

  • One of Gardner Cox at work.
  • An image of Robert Frost from Gardner Cox's painting.

The clippings are arranged in a binder, showcasing the historical context and activities related to art, education, and notable individuals from 1965.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or newspaper clipping collection from the year 1965. The clippings are organized and pinned to pages within the scrapbook. Here are the details of each section visible:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, dated February 2, 1965, titled "CBC to Hear Prof. Green." This article mentions Samuel Magoe Green, professor of art and director of the American Tradition in Architecture at Harvard University, who is scheduled to speak at a dinner meeting. Prof. Green is noted for his expertise in American architectural tradition.
  2. Top Center:

    • Another clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, dated March 1, 1965, titled "Hanover Students See Print Display In Boston Trip." It describes a trip by Hanover High School art students to the Fogg Art Museum in Boston, where they viewed prints and other artworks, including those by famous artists like Rembrandt and Van Dyke.
  3. Bottom Left Corner:

    • A newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, dated February 23, 1965, titled "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait." This article discusses Gardner Cox, a Boston artist, being commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President John F. Kennedy. It mentions Cox's previous work and his plans for the portrait, including research in Washington, D.C., and consultation with people who knew Kennedy.
  4. Bottom Center:

    • A photograph of Robert Frost, titled "Robert Frost, 1955," painted by Gardner Cox, is shown. The accompanying text mentions that Cox painted several portraits of distinguished Americans, including poets and statesmen.
    • Another photograph shows Gardner Cox at work on a portrait, highlighting his dedication and process.

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of articles and images related to notable figures in art and architecture, as well as significant cultural and historical events from 1965.

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The image shows several old newspaper clippings from the early 1960s, specifically dated February and March 1965. Here’s a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (February 2, 1965):

    • Headline: CBC to Hear Prof. Green
    • Content: This article announces that Samuel Magaw Green, a professor of art and director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, will be speaking at a dinner meeting in Los Shaw's Restaurant in New Haven. The topic of his lecture is "The American Tradition in Architecture." Prof. Green is noted for his work in various prestigious institutions and has been involved with exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts and the New York World's Fair.
  2. Top Right Clipping (March 1, 1965):

    • Headline: Hanover Students See Print Display in Boston Trip
    • Content: This article describes a trip taken by forty-five Hanover High School art students to Boston. They visited the Fogg Art Museum and saw a collection of prints curated by Mr. Van Dyke. The students completed a unit on prints and saw various types of printmaking techniques, including etchings, woodcuts, and lithographs. They also visited the glass flower exhibit at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (February 28, 1965):

    • Headline: Cox 'Best Man' to Do JFK Portrait
    • Content: Gardner Cox, a Boston artist, has been commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President Kennedy. Cox is known for his previous work, including a portrait of President Eisenhower and other notable figures. The article mentions Cox's excitement and the process he will follow, including consultations with the Kennedy family and use of photographs and films to create the portrait.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (February 28, 1965):

    • Images and Details: This part of the clipping includes a photograph of a portrait of Robert Frost painted by Gardner Cox in 1955. It also features a photo of Gardner Cox at work on another portrait, likely related to the JFK portrait commission.

The clippings provide a glimpse into the cultural and educational activities of the time, focusing on art, education, and notable figures in the art world.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from various editions of the New England Newspaper, specifically the Hanover and Rockland, Massachusetts editions from early 1965. Here's a detailed summary of the articles:

  1. Top Left Article (Boston, Feb 2, 1965):

    • Headline: "CBC to Hear Prof. Green"
    • Content: Stuart M. Greene, professor of art and director of the Carpenter Gallery at Tufts University, will speak at the dinner meeting of the Community Businessmen's Club (CBC) on Thursday. Prof. Greene, who has an extensive background in art and education, will discuss "The Artisan Tradition in Architecture." He has previously taught at Harvard University, exhibited at various museums, and represented the U.S. at the New York World's Fair.
  2. Top Right Article (March 1, 1965):

    • Headline: "Hanover Students See Print Display In Boston Trip"
    • Content: Forty-five Hanover High School art students visited the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. They saw many famous works, including etchings, block prints, and Rembrandt's prints. The group was guided by Dr. John Spike and enjoyed a display of glass flowers at the Harvard Museum.
  3. Bottom Left Article (February 25, 1965):

    • Headline: "Cox 'Best' Portrait"
    • Sub-Headline: "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait"
    • Content: Gardner Cox, a prominent portrait artist from Boston, has been commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of the late President John F. Kennedy. Cox, who knew Kennedy personally, will start with photographs and film clips. He has previously painted portraits of notable figures like Robert Frost.
  4. Bottom Right Image:

    • Description: The image shows Gardner Cox at work on a portrait, specifically of Robert Frost, dated 1955.

The clippings illustrate the vibrant art and educational activities in the region during that period, highlighting both local and notable figures in the art community.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with a collection of newspaper clippings. It appears that the clippings are arranged in a somewhat organized manner, taped or glued onto the page. The visible articles seem to be of various dates and subjects, including mentions of an artist's work, a professor's lecture, and student activities, suggesting that they may be personal mementos or part of a research project. There is visible wear and discoloration on the page, indicating age. Some of the texts in the clippings reference historical figures and events, adding a sense of time to the collection. The scrapbook is open, revealing a brown paper page on the right side and part of a marbled interior cover or adjacent page. Overall, this image reflects an interest in preserving newspaper articles for their historical, personal, or informational value.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several old newspaper clippings. The clippings are yellowed with age and taped or glued to the page.

There are four visible newspaper clippings:

  1. A clipping from the Hartford Times dated Feb 2, 1965, titled "CBC to Hear Prof. Green." It mentions James Magee Green, a professor of art and director of the Davison Art Center at Wesleyan University, who will speak at the Connecticut Building Congress Thursday.

  2. A clipping from the Hanover Branch of the New England Newsclip Agency, dated March 11, 1965, with the headline "Hanover Students See Print Display In Boston Trip." The article reports on forty-five Hanover High School art students visiting the Fogg Art Museum in Boston, viewing special exhibits of contemporary prints and glass flower exhibits at nearby Peabody Museum.

  3. A partial clipping dated February 28, 1965, titled "Cox 'Best" (continued from page 1) and a larger clipping titled "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait" by Edgar J. Driscoll. It discusses Gardner Cox, an artist commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President John F. Kennedy. It mentions Cox’s work on a portrait of Secretary of State Dean Rusk and notes that Cox has painted many distinguished Americans but has never done a portrait this way before.

  4. Attached to the Gardner Cox article is a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Robert Frost, 1955" by Gardner Cox, with a caption "GARDNER COX AT WORK." The photo shows a man (presumably Gardner Cox) in front of an easel with a portrait in progress.

The scrapbook page has a tan background and appears to be bound in a book with a brown spine. Some adhesive tape is visible at the edges holding the clippings in place. The overall theme of the clippings seems to focus on art, artists, and exhibitions from the mid-1960s.

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The image shows an open book with several pages and clippings attached to the inside of the cover. The book appears to be a scrapbook or collection of articles and clippings. The clippings are attached to the cover with tape and have been cut out from newspapers or magazines. The pages of the book are yellowed and appear to be made of paper. The image is slightly blurry, making it difficult to read the text on the pages and clippings.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and a photograph, likely preserved in a scrapbook or archive. The materials are organized and displayed within a dark wooden folder or binder, with visible tabs and a spine, suggesting it is part of a larger collection or archive.

Newspaper Clippings:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "CBC to Hear Prof. Green"
    • Content: The clipping discusses Samuel M. Green, a professor of art at Wesleyan University, who will speak at the Connecticut Building Congress. It mentions his expertise in American art and architecture, his academic background, and his involvement with various art institutions such as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Library of Congress.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Hanover Students See Print Display In Boston Trip"
    • Content: This article reports on a trip taken by students from Hanover High School to Boston, where they visited the Fogg Art Museum. The students viewed a special exhibit of prints, including works from the Harvard College Museum. The article highlights the educational value of the trip and mentions that the students were accompanied by their principal, Dr. Robert E. Fox.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Cox ‘Best’ Portrait"
    • Content: This clipping discusses Gardner Cox, an artist commissioned to paint the official White House portrait of President John F. Kennedy. It notes that Cox is in Washington, D.C., working on the portrait and mentions his previous experience painting notable figures, including Robert F. Kennedy. The article also references Cox's work on portraits for the Supreme Court and other high-profile individuals.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Gardner Cox Named To Do JFK Portrait"
    • Content: This is a continuation of the previous clipping, providing further details about Cox’s commission to paint the official portrait of President Kennedy. It emphasizes Cox’s reputation as a leading portrait artist and mentions his work on portraits for the White House Historical Association and other institutions.

Photograph:

  • Image: A black-and-white photograph of a man, presumably Gardner Cox, working on an artwork. The caption at the bottom reads:
    "ROBERT FROST, 1955 By Gardner Cox"
    Below the photograph, there is a smaller caption:
    "GARDNER COX AT WORK"
    This suggests the photograph captures Cox in the process of creating a portrait of Robert Frost in 1955.

Overall Context:

The materials appear to be part of an archive or collection related to art, specifically focusing on notable artists, their works, and significant events. The inclusion of both news articles and a photograph indicates a comprehensive documentation of artistic achievements and events, likely curated for historical or research purposes. The folder's organization and the visible tabs suggest it is part of a larger archival system.