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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805105

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings from the 1960s, arranged on a scrapbook page. The clippings are related to an event involving Mrs. John F. Kennedy (Jackie Kennedy) at Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Headlines and Content:

    • The headlines include "Jackie Expected to View Exhibit" and "Jackie Steps Out."
    • The articles mention that Mrs. John F. Kennedy attended a preview of an exhibition of Indian paintings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
    • She was accompanied by her hostess, Mrs. John Kenneth Galbraith, whose husband was a Harvard professor and a former ambassador to India.
  2. Photographs:

    • There are two photographs showing Jackie Kennedy. In both images, she is wearing a white satin evening suit.
    • One photograph shows her standing alone, looking at something off-camera.
    • The other photograph shows her standing next to Mrs. Galbraith, both appearing to be engaged in conversation or viewing the exhibit.
  3. Additional Details:

    • The articles mention that the exhibition included works by Arthur M. Sackler and other artists.
    • There is a reference to a reception held after the preview, which Mrs. Kennedy also attended.
    • The clippings include various other snippets of news and advertisements, such as one for the American Press Clipping Service and a classified ad for an apartment.
  4. Dates and Locations:

    • The events described took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The articles are dated around March 1966.

The scrapbook page captures a moment in history where Jackie Kennedy's public appearances and cultural engagements were of significant interest to the media and the public.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to the Kennedy family, specifically focusing on Jackie Kennedy's involvement with an art exhibit at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Jackie Expected to View Exhibit"
    • Content: This clipping mentions that Mrs. John F. Kennedy is expected to view a private exhibit of paintings at Harvard University the following Tuesday. The paintings are by John Kenneth Galbraith, who is a Harvard professor. The article also notes that the exhibition will be accompanied by a speech by the late president, John F. Kennedy.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Jackie Steps Out"
    • Content: This clipping features a photo of Mrs. John F. Kennedy accompanied by John Kenneth Galbraith. The caption describes her as being in a gleaming white satin evening suit, and it mentions her visit to the Pogg Museum at Harvard to view Indian paintings.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Part of a larger article titled "Preview Art Exhibit at Harvard"
    • Content: This section includes a description of the event where Mrs. Kennedy and Galbraith viewed the Indian paintings. It highlights their attendance and the reception they received.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Indian Paintings Shown"
    • Content: This clipping reiterates the visit of Mrs. Kennedy to the Pogg Museum to view Indian paintings, accompanied by Galbraith. It notes her elegant appearance in a white satin evening suit and provides some background on Galbraith’s role at Harvard.

The clippings collectively illustrate Jackie Kennedy's interest and participation in an art exhibit featuring Indian paintings at Harvard, highlighting her involvement with prominent figures like John Kenneth Galbraith. The articles provide details on the occasion, the attire of Mrs. Kennedy, and the significance of the event.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted on a page, likely from a scrapbook. The clippings are from various sources, including the "Enterpriser & Times" and the "American Press Clipping Service, Inc." The articles are primarily about Mrs. John F. Kennedy (Jackie Kennedy) and her activities.

  1. The first clipping on the left, titled "Jackie Expected to View Exhibit," is from the "Enterpriser & Times." It mentions that Mrs. John F. Kennedy is expected to view a private exhibition at the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum on Tuesday, accompanied by John Kenneth Galbraith, the former U.S. Ambassador to India. The article provides details about the event and the paintings that will be on display.

  2. The second clipping on the left, titled "Preview Art Exhibit at Harvard," shows a photograph of Mrs. John F. Kennedy and John Kenneth Galbraith. The caption mentions that she is previewing an exhibition of Indian paintings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

  3. The clipping on the right at the top, titled "Jackie Steps Out," also features a photograph of Mrs. John F. Kennedy and John Kenneth Galbraith. The caption describes her as being attired in a gleaming white satin evening suit as she accompanies Mr. Galbraith to the preview of Indian paintings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

  4. The clipping below it, titled "Indian Paintings Shown," reiterates the details of the event, mentioning that Mrs. John F. Kennedy was accompanied by John Kenneth Galbraith to view the exhibition of Indian paintings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

The clippings are dated March 22, 1965, and there are some handwritten notes and stamps on the page, indicating that these articles were likely collected and preserved as memorabilia.

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The image shows a bulletin board covered with various newspaper clippings, primarily from different issues of newspapers. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping - "Jockie Expected To View Exhibit"

    • Source: The Boston Traveler, dated Friday, January 20.
    • Content: An article about Mrs. John F. Kennedy (referred to as "Jackie") who is expected to view a private exhibit of Indian paintings at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit is scheduled to open to the public the following Tuesday.
  2. Below the Top Left Clipping - "Preview Art Exhibit at Harvard"

    • Content: A photograph and article about the same event. It shows Mrs. John F. Kennedy at the preview of Indian paintings at Harvard University. The article mentions that Mrs. Kennedy was accompanied by John Kenneth Galbraith, a Harvard professor and former ambassador to India. The exhibit showcases works from Galbraith's collection.
  3. Top Center Clipping - Business Card

    • Content: A business card for the American Press Clipping Service, Inc. located in New York, N.Y.
  4. Top Right Clipping - "Jackie Steps Out"

    • Content: Another photo and article about Mrs. John F. Kennedy, highlighting her fashion in a gleaming white satin evening suit. This article also mentions that she attended the preview of Indian paintings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum with John Kenneth Galbraith.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping - "Indian Paintings Shown"

    • Source: Associated Press Wirephoto, dated 1/18/65.
    • Content: This article, similar to the others, describes Mrs. John F. Kennedy attending the preview of Indian art. It includes the same details about the exhibit and her attire.
  6. Other Miscellaneous Clippings and Ads

    • Top Left Corner: A small section of an advertisement or notice for a property in Brookton, Mass.
    • Center: An ad for an apartment in Malden, Mass.
    • Right Side: Part of an advertisement for a clothing store named "Glenn's," promoting a sale on various clothing items.

The overall theme of the clippings is the event at Harvard University where Mrs. John F. Kennedy attended a preview of an exhibit of Indian paintings, accompanied by John Kenneth Galbraith. The articles highlight her presence and fashion.

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The image shows a collage of several newspaper clippings related to an event involving Mrs. John F. Kennedy (Jackie Kennedy) visiting an art exhibit at Harvard University in 1965.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Jackie Expected To View Exhibit"
    • Location: Cambridge, Mass.
    • Summary: The article mentions that Mrs. John F. Kennedy is expected to view a private exhibition of Indian paintings at Harvard University the following Tuesday. The exhibition will be opened to the public on Wednesday, featuring paintings from the collection of John Kenneth Galbraith, who was the U.S. Ambassador to India. The exhibit includes paintings by Indian artists such as Amrita Sher-Gil and others.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Preview Art Exhibit at Harvard"
    • Summary: This article describes Jackie Kennedy previewing the art exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. She is accompanied by her host, John Kenneth Galbraith, and her husband, President John F. Kennedy, is also present. The exhibit features Indian paintings, and the article mentions that the President and Mrs. Kennedy were waiting in front of the museum for the others to arrive.
  3. Middle Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Jackie Steps Out"
    • Summary: This clipping shows Jackie Kennedy in a white satin evening suit, accompanied by John Kenneth Galbraith, as they view the Indian paintings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The image is labeled as an Associated Press Wirephoto.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Indian Paintings Shown"
    • Summary: This article also describes the event where Mrs. Kennedy is seen viewing the Indian paintings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, accompanied by John Kenneth Galbraith. The article notes that Galbraith is a Harvard professor and was formerly the U.S. Ambassador to India.

The collage also includes some other unrelated newspaper clippings and advertisements, such as an advertisement for an apartment for rent, a clipping about a telephone number for American Press Clipping Service, and a clipping about Glenn Ford. The clippings provide a snapshot of Jackie Kennedy's engagement with cultural and artistic events during her time in Cambridge.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings related to Jacqueline Kennedy (Jackie), the former First Lady of the United States. The clippings are from the 1960s and focus on an art exhibit at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • The headline reads: "Jackie Expected To View Exhibit."
    • The article discusses Mrs. John F. Kennedy’s (Jackie Kennedy) plans to view an exhibition of Indian paintings at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
    • It mentions that the exhibition will include paintings from the collection of John Kenneth Galbraith, who was then U.S. Ambassador to India.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • The headline reads: "Preview Art Exhibit at Harvard."
    • This article provides more details about the exhibition, stating that Jackie Kennedy was accompanied by John Kenneth Galbraith to preview the Indian paintings.
    • It describes the event as a private showing attended by a small group of friends, including the President, Mrs. Kennedy, and other notable individuals.
  3. Right Clipping:

    • The headline reads: "Jackie Steps Out."
    • The article describes Jackie Kennedy in a white satin evening suit as she is accompanied by Galbraith on her way to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The text mentions the Indian paintings exhibit and the presence of Galbraith, who was a Harvard professor and former ambassador to India.
  4. Additional Details:

    • There are some handwritten notes and annotations on the clippings, including a circled telephone number for the American Press Clipping Service.
    • There is a list of names and phone numbers on the left clipping, which might be related to the event or for further information.

The clippings collectively provide a snapshot of a cultural event involving Jackie Kennedy and her interest in art and cultural exhibitions.

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This image shows a scrapbook or album page containing multiple newspaper clippings focused on the same event: Mrs. John F. Kennedy attending a preview exhibit of Indian paintings at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The clippings include photographs and text.

Details include:

  • Two black and white photos featuring Mrs. John F. Kennedy, dressed in a gleaming white satin evening suit, accompanied by Mrs. John Kenneth Galbraith, a Harvard professor who was formerly ambassador to India.
  • The headlines and captions highlight Mrs. Kennedy's attendance at the exhibit preview and her role in viewing and supporting the Indian paintings display.
  • Some clippings are from different news agencies, one from Enterprise & Times in Brockton, Massachusetts, dated March 17, 1965, and another from American Press Clipping Service, Inc., New York, with a stamp from March 18, 1965.
  • The accompanying text provides details of the event, including the date, location, attendees, and context about Mrs. Galbraith's background.

Overall, the page documents a cultural event attended by notable persons, emphasizing Mrs. Kennedy's involvement in cultural and art-related activities.

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The image features a collection of old newspaper clippings that are pasted onto a brown scrapbook page or folder. The visible articles include headlines such as "Jackie Expected To View Exhibit" and "Preview Art Exhibit at Harvard," indicative of coverage about events related to an art exhibit. Another headline reads "Indian Paintings Shown," which suggests a display or event showcasing Indian paintings. To the right of the main articles, there are smaller clippings with text that is not fully legible due to the angle and distance of the photograph.

The clippings contain dates and source indications, such as a stamp that reads "APR 21 1965." There is also contact information for an American Press Clipping service on a slip attached to one of the clippings. The articles appear aged, with some yellowing and wear, which is typical of paper materials from that era. The edges of the scrapbook page or folder are frayed and worn as well. Various portions of the articles are underlined or marked, possibly highlighting important information.

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The image depicts a collage of newspaper clippings and photographs arranged on a worn, brown surface, likely part of a scrapbook or archival collection. The layout is somewhat chaotic, with overlapping and partially obscured elements, suggesting it is a curated or personal collection of historical or significant news items.

Key Elements:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • The clippings are from various newspapers, including the New England News Agency, Enterprise & Times, and The Christian Science Monitor.
    • The headlines and articles focus on notable events, particularly related to Jackie Kennedy, the former First Lady of the United States.
    • One prominent headline reads: "Jackie Expected To View Exhibit", indicating that Jackie Kennedy was anticipated to attend an art exhibit.
    • Another headline states: "Preview Art Exhibit at Harvard", suggesting the exhibit was taking place at Harvard University.
    • There is also a mention of "Indian Paintings Shown", indicating that the exhibit featured Indian paintings.
  2. Photographs:

    • On the right side of the image, there is a photograph of Jackie Kennedy in an evening gown, accompanied by another individual. The caption below the photo reads: "Jackie Steps Out", and it mentions that she was accompanied by John F. Kennedy Galbraith, a Harvard professor and former ambassador to India.
    • The photograph appears to be from the same event, showing Jackie Kennedy attending the exhibit.
  3. Additional Details:

    • The clippings include details about the exhibit, such as the date (March 1965), the location (Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum), and the fact that the exhibit featured Indian paintings from the collection of John F. Kennedy Galbraith.
    • There is also a mention of a private viewing for Jackie Kennedy, with a note that the exhibit would be open to the public the following day.
    • Some clippings reference other events, such as a movie premiere and a preview of Indian paintings, indicating that the collection includes a variety of news items from the same time period.
  4. Layout and Condition:

    • The items are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others partially cut off, suggesting this is a personal or archival collection rather than a professionally curated display.
    • The brown surface appears aged, with visible wear and tear, reinforcing the idea that this is a historical or archival item.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a collection of news clippings and photographs centered around a significant cultural event—the preview of an art exhibit featuring Indian paintings at Harvard University, attended by Jackie Kennedy. The layout and condition suggest it is part of a personal or historical archive, capturing a moment in time from March 1965. The inclusion of both textual and visual elements provides a comprehensive view of the event and its context.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs related to the Kennedy family, particularly focusing on Jackie Kennedy. The clippings are from the 1960s and include articles about Jackie Kennedy's visit to Harvard University to view an exhibit of Indian paintings. The exhibit was curated by John Kenneth Galbraith, a Harvard professor and former ambassador to India. The clippings feature photographs of Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, along with articles discussing their involvement in the exhibit. The clippings are attached to a brown folder, and the text is handwritten, indicating that this is a personal scrapbook or collection.