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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or an album containing various newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events. The page is browned with age and has multiple cut-out articles pasted onto it. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Center Clipping:

    • Title: "History of Lithography in 60 Prints"
    • This article discusses an exhibition at Smith College that surveys 160 years of French lithography, presented by Wayne C. Smith.
  2. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "From the Galleries"
    • The article reviews an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. It mentions a lecture by Wayne Smith on French lithography.
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Jane Center in Art Symposium at Bob Jones University"
    • This clipping from Greenville, S.C., reports on a symposium at Bob Jones University featuring various art experts, including Miss Kathryn Carter, Dr. David G. Carter, and Dr. Charles Packman.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Painting Seized at Mt. Holyoke Sought by U.S."
    • The article discusses a painting by Renoir that was seized by U.S. Customs. The painting, "Girl with a Blue Ribbon," was being smuggled into the country.
  5. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "To Participate"
    • This clipping lists participants in an art symposium at Bob Jones University, including Dr. David G. Carter and Dr. Charles Packman.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: "The Ohio News Sunday"
    • This article mentions an upcoming art exhibition featuring sacred paintings, including works by Renoir and other artists.

The clippings are arranged neatly on the page, with some overlapping, and are likely from different newspapers, as indicated by the varying fonts and layouts. The overall theme of the page is centered around art exhibitions, lectures, and significant artworks.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted on a board. The clippings are from various publications, including the Sunday Republican, the Springfield Union, and the Boston Globe. The articles date back to November 1966.

  1. The first clipping, from the Sunday Republican, features an article titled "History of Lithography in 60 Prints." The article discusses an exhibition at Smith College, which surveys 160 years of the art form. The exhibition was organized by the Smith College Museum of Art and includes a selection of prints from the college's collection. The article is written by Wayne C. Smith and mentions notable lithographs by artists such as Honore Daumier, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and others.

  2. The second clipping, from the Springfield Union, reports on the Jane Center in Art Symposium at Bob Jones University. The symposium, held on November 23-24, featured speakers like Dr. David G. Carter, Dr. Theodore Rousseau, Dr. George P. Marston, Dr. Charles Parkhurst, and Dr. John Coolidge. The event was organized to celebrate the opening of the Jane Center for Art at Bob Jones University.

  3. The third clipping, from the Boston Globe, reports on the seizure of a painting by federal agents. The painting, "The Gilded Cage" by French artist Jean-Louis Forain, was sold to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1960. The U.S. government claimed the painting was stolen from its rightful owner, a Jewish family in France during World War II. The article details the legal dispute and the subsequent seizure of the painting.

The clippings are arranged in a somewhat overlapping manner, and some annotations or notes are handwritten on the board around the clippings. The overall theme of the clippings revolves around art exhibitions, symposiums, and art-related legal issues from the mid-1960s.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from various publications, primarily from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "From the Galleries"
    • Title: "History of Lithography in 60 Prints"
    • Description: An article by Wayne C. Smith from the Smith College Art Department. It discusses an exhibition surveying 160 years of lithography in Europe, hosted by Smith College. The article highlights the significance of the exhibition and mentions that it includes works from prominent artists and museums.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Article from the New England Newspaper Agency.
    • Title: "Jane Center in Art Symposium at Bob Jones University"
    • Description: This article notes an art symposium held at Bob Jones University, featuring Jane Evelyn Center, daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Jane Center. The event was part of a larger exhibition at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, showcasing works by artists like Alonzo Chappell, Edward Hopper, and others.
  3. Center Section:

    • Clippings from Foxboro Weekly and Union (Springfield, Mass.)
    • Various news items:
      • "Painting Seized at Mt. Holyoke Sought by U.S."
        • Describes a painting valued at $5,000 that was seized and is sought by the U.S. government. It was part of a collection that was allegedly stolen from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • Article from the New England Newspaper Agency.
    • Details about the "Painting Seized" incident, including the involvement of Mount Holyoke College and the subsequent legal process.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • A list of participants and speakers for the art symposium at Bob Jones University.
    • Names and affiliations of participants like Dr. David G. Carter, Dr. Anthony Clark, Dr. Charles Parkhurst, and others, along with the dates and themes of the events.

The clippings collectively discuss art exhibitions, notable artworks, and legal issues surrounding art theft, highlighting the intersection of art history, museums, and legal proceedings in the late 1960s.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from the New England Newsletter Agency, dated November 15, 1965. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: From the Galleries
    • Headline: History of Lithography in 60 Prints
    • Content: The Smith College Art Museum is hosting an exhibition titled "One Hundred and Sixty Years of Artistic Lithography." This exhibition is the first of its kind and features 160 lithographs from the museum's collection, including works by artists such as Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas. The exhibition is curated by Wayne C. Smith, who has selected the pieces from the college's extensive collection of 16,000 prints.
  2. Top Middle Clipping:

    • Title: Smith College Exhibition Surveys 160 Years of Art Form in Europe
    • Content: This clipping elaborates on the lithography exhibition, noting that it is the first comprehensive exhibition of its kind. The exhibition includes works from 1800 to 1965 and highlights the evolution of lithography as an art form.
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Title: Jane Center in Art Symposium at Bob Jones University
    • Content: This article announces a symposium at Bob Jones University, scheduled for November 23 and 24, focusing on the Jane Evelyn Center for Art. It mentions speakers including Dr. David G. Carter, Fine Arts; Dr. Anthony Clark, Art History; Dr. Charles Parkhurst, Art; and Dr. John Coolidge, director of the Jane Evelyn Center.
  4. Middle Right Clipping:

    • Title: Renowned Portraits
    • Content: This clipping describes an exhibition of portraits at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, including works by artists such as John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins, and others. The exhibition features portraits from the museum's collection.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: Painting Seized at Mt. Holyoke Sought by U.S.
    • Content: This article discusses the seizure of a painting by the U.S. government from Mount Holyoke College. The painting, valued at $3,500, was seized under the Trading with the Enemy Act. The painting was part of a collection that included works by artists such as Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent. The college planned to auction the painting to raise funds for new facilities.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: To Participate
    • Content: This clipping lists individuals and their respective roles in a symposium related to the Jane Evelyn Center for Art at Bob Jones University. The list includes Dr. David G. Carter, Dr. Anthony Clark, and Dr. John Coolidge.
  7. Middle Bottom Clipping:

    • Title: Painting Seized at Mt. Holyoke College
    • Content: This article further elaborates on the seizure of the painting at Mount Holyoke College, detailing the legal process and the college's response. It mentions the college's intent to auction the painting to fund new art facilities.

Overall, the clippings cover a variety of art-related news, including exhibitions, symposiums, and legal issues concerning artworks.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the 1960s, focusing on art exhibitions and events.

  1. Top Left Clipping (New England Newspapers, Inc.):

    • Headline: "History of Lithography in 60 Prints"
    • Subheadline: "Smith College Exhibition Surveys 160 Years of Art Form in Europe"
    • Author: Wayne C. Smith
    • Details: The article discusses an exhibition at Smith College that showcases 60 years of lithography, an art form with roots in Europe. The exhibition includes prints from the college's collection and loans from other institutions like the Fogg Museum and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
  2. Top Right Clipping (The Ohio News Company):

    • Headline: "To Participate"
    • Details: This clipping mentions a symposium at Bob Jones University, highlighting participation from notable speakers such as Dr. David G. Carter, Dr. Anthony Clark, and others. The event is focused on art and its themes, including "Culture and the Visual Arts."
  3. Middle Left Clipping (New England Newspapers, Inc.):

    • Headline: "Jane Center in Art Symposium At Bob Jones University"
    • Details: This clipping highlights the Jane Evelyn Center for Art, which is hosting a symposium on art at Bob Jones University. The event includes lectures and discussions on various art topics, with speakers from different art institutions.
  4. Middle Right Clipping (New England Newspapers, Inc.):

    • Headline: "Painting Seized At Mt. Holyoke Sought by U.S."
    • Details: This article discusses the seizure of a painting valued at $3,500 at Mount Holyoke College, which was being sought by the U.S. government. The painting, titled "The Sower," was a work by Vincent Van Gogh and was part of a collection of artworks seized from a dealer.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (New England Newspapers, Inc.):

    • Headline: "Union (m) Springfield, Mass."
    • Details: This clipping appears to be a smaller note related to a specific event or announcement, possibly a small event at Union in Springfield, Massachusetts.
  6. Bottom Center Clipping (New England Newspapers, Inc.):

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum, Harvard University"
    • Details: This clipping mentions the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, and likely refers to an art exhibit or event, though the details are partially obscured.

The clippings provide a snapshot of art-related events and exhibitions from the 1960s, highlighting the significance of art history, symposia, and the importance of various art collections and institutions.

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The image shows a spread of old newspaper pages from multiple publications, primarily focusing on art-related news and events.

Left Page (New England Newspaper)

Headline Articles:

  1. "From the Galleries: History of Lithography in 60 Prints"

    • Subheading: Smith College Art Form Surveys 160 Years of Europe
    • Author: Wayne C. Smith
    • The article discusses an exhibition at Smith College Museum of Art titled "One Hundred and Sixty Years of Artistic Lithography." It details the historical significance and evolution of lithography, mentioning various artists and their contributions. The exhibit includes works from the 19th century to modern times.
  2. "Jane Center In Art Symposium At Bob Jones University"

    • The article announces an art symposium at Bob Jones University, featuring Jane Evans Center. It mentions the participation of renowned portraitist Everett Raymond Kinstler and the focus of the symposium on portrait painting.
  3. Reporter

    • Address: FOXBORO, Mass., Circ. 3,397

Right Page (The Ohio News and New England Newspaper)

Headline Articles:

  1. "To Participate"

    • This section lists individuals who will be participating in an upcoming art symposium at Bob Jones University. It includes various speakers and their credentials, such as museum directors and art professors.
  2. "Painting Seized At Mt. Holyoke Sought by U. S."

    • Location: NOTOWN
    • This article reports on a painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, valued at $18,000, that was seized by the U.S. government from Mt. Holyoke College. The painting, stolen by Nazis during World War II, is part of a restitution claim.
  3. Union (in Springfield, Mass.)

    • Address: Circ. 13,977

General Observations:

  • The pages are dated November 13, 1965, and November 4, 1965.
  • The content mainly focuses on art exhibitions, symposiums, and historical art restitution.
  • The right page also includes a note about a lost and found item involving a ring with the initials "M.M."

The articles provide a snapshot of the cultural and artistic activities and concerns during that period.

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The image shows an open book or a scrapbook type of compilation that contains old newspaper clippings. These articles are from different newspapers, as indicated by the headers with differing fonts and logos. The visible dates on the clippings suggest that they are from November 1965. There are five primary articles visible, plus parts of others.

Here's a brief description of the articles visible:

  1. The top-left article is titled "From the Galleries" with the subtitle "History of Lithography in 60 Prints." This article talks about an exhibition at Smith College which surveyed 160 years of art form in Europe.

  2. The clipping on the top-right, partially visible, comes from a newspaper named "THE OHIO NEWS BUREAU COMPANY" and mentions "The Perry Group, A Reflective."

  3. On the middle-left, another clipping's header is taken from "NewEnglandNewspapersInc.," titled "Jane Center In Art Symposium At Bob Jones University."

  4. Below that, there's a small part of an article from the same paper source titled "To Participate" without further context.

  5. The largest clipping at the bottom, with a distinguishable headline "Painting Seized At Mt. Holyoke Sought by U.S.," discusses the story of a painting being seized by the U.S. government.

The articles have multiple fold lines, suggesting that they have been stored for a long time or frequently handled. Some smaller clippings and portions of articles are also visible, but without more context it is not possible to provide a detailed description. The book or scrapbook itself is placed on a flat surface with a light blue-gray background.

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This image shows a scrapbook or scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings glued on it. The clippings are about various art-related topics and events. Here's an overview of the clippings:

  1. A clipping titled "History of Lithography in 60 Prints" discussing a Smith College exhibition surveying 160 years of art form in Europe. It mentions the exhibition includes items from multiple museum collections including Yale University, Fogg Museum, and Worcester Art Museum.

  2. A clipping titled "Jane Center In Art Symposium At Bob Jones University," detailing Miss Jane Evelyn Center's participation in an art symposium with directors from six museums on the North American Continent, highlighting the theme of "Culture and the Visual Arts."

  3. A clipping from Springfield, Massachusetts, with a notice about the exhibition and circulation numbers.

  4. A clipping titled "Painting Seized At Mt. Holyoke Sought by U.S.," talking about the U.S. Government seeking ownership of three Chinese paintings valued at $18,500, seized under customs charges. It references locations like Fogg Museum, Harvard University, and Mt. Holyoke College.

  5. A clipping about participation in an important art symposium conducted at Bob Jones University, including speakers like Dr. David G. Carter and others from various museums and art institutions.

  6. Another partial clipping about art exhibitions in Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and other collections containing original sacred paintings housed in thirty galleries.

The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of articles from various dates in the 1960s (with some stamps showing 1965) related to historical art exhibitions, symposia, and art seizure news.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or publication, likely from the mid-20th century, given the design and layout. The page is titled "History of Lithography in 60 Prints" and appears to be part of a series or special feature. The content is organized into several sections, each discussing different art-related events, exhibitions, and announcements. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Structure:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page features a header with the name "New England News Agency, Inc.", along with a date stamp: "NOV 13 1965" and a location: "Springfield, Mass."
    • The page is labeled as "Sunday Republican", indicating it is from a Sunday edition of a newspaper.
  2. Main Title:

    • The central title reads "History of Lithography in 60 Prints", suggesting that the page is part of a series or feature exploring the history of lithography through a collection of 60 prints.
  3. Subheadings and Articles:

    • The page is divided into multiple sections, each with its own subheading and content. The articles are concise and formatted in a typical newspaper style, with columns of text and occasional illustrations or images (though none are visible in this image).

Content Overview:

Left Column:

  • Article 1: "Smith College Exhibition Surveys 160 Years of Art Form in Europe"

    • Discusses an exhibition at Smith College that surveys 160 years of art forms in Europe, focusing on lithography. The article mentions the Smith College Museum of Art and highlights the historical significance of the exhibition.
  • Article 2: "Jane Center In Art Symposium At Bob Jones University"

    • Reports on an art symposium held at Bob Jones University, featuring Jane Center, daughter of the renowned artist Robert Center. The symposium is connected to the university's Fine Arts department and includes speakers such as Dr. David G. Carter and Dr. Charles Parkhurst.

Right Column:

  • Article 3: "Painting Seized At Mt. Holyoke Sought by U.S."

    • Details a legal case involving paintings seized at Mount Holyoke College. The U.S. government is seeking the paintings, valued at $18,985, which were taken by the college in 1943. The article discusses the legal battle and the involvement of the U.S. Customs Service.
  • Article 4: "To Participate"

    • A brief announcement or call to action, likely related to an event or symposium. It mentions participants such as Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lyman and others, possibly inviting readers to join or contribute.

Visual Elements:

  • The page includes small, faint stamps or markings in the corners, such as "THE OHIO NEWS COMPANY" and "Payne Litho", indicating the printing or distribution details.
  • The text is printed in a clean, typewriter-like font, typical of mid-20th-century newspapers.
  • There are no visible images or photographs on this particular page, only textual content.

Contextual Clues:

  • The date "NOV 13 1965" suggests the article is from November 13, 1965.
  • The references to specific institutions (Smith College, Bob Jones University, Mount Holyoke College) and individuals (Jane Center, Dr. David G. Carter) provide historical context, indicating the page covers art and cultural events of that era.

Overall Impression:

The page is a well-organized, informative piece of journalism focusing on art exhibitions, symposiums, and legal matters related to art. It reflects the cultural and artistic interests of the time, with a particular emphasis on lithography and art education. The layout and style are consistent with mid-20th-century newspaper design.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with several clippings and articles pasted on it. The clippings are from various sources, including "The Ohio News Bureau Company," "The Payne Reflector," and "The New York Times." The articles cover topics such as art exhibitions, museum collections, and historical events. The page also includes a stamp from the "New England News Agency, Inc." and a stamp from the "Springfield Union." The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or collection of clippings related to art and history.