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The image displays a yellowed, old newspaper clipping from "The Cleveland Press," dated Thursday, May 2, 1957. The headline of the article reads "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt" and is written by Marjorie Agee, the Society Editor. The article discusses how art museum directors, gathered for an Association of Art Museum Directors meeting, entertained their guests, shifting focus from traditional activities like fox hunting to art-centric events.

The clipping features several black and white photographs:

1. "IN CONVERSATIONAL HUDDLE" showing Thomas S. Buechner (Brooklyn Museum of Art director), Perry Rathbone (Boston Museum of Fine Arts director), and Sherman E. Lee (Cleveland Art Museum director).
2. "TALK OF ART" featuring Tomas Calf of the Dayton Art Institute with Mrs. Robert L. Troyes Jr.
3. "ON THE HUNT CLUB VERANDA" showing Mrs. Severance A. Millikin talking to Harry Grier (director of the Frick Collection in New York City).
4. "HANDSHAKE AND SMILE" with Miss Agnes Mongan (associate director of Harvard’s Fogg Museum) and Mrs. Henry Norweb (Cleveland Art Museum president).

The article describes the events, including a dinner at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club, where the usual art topics dominated conversations. It mentions the attire—black tie for men, and both long and short dresses for women. The article also highlights the presence of notable figures such as James J. Rorimer (Metropolitan Museum of Art director), Daniel Catton Rich (Art Institute of Chicago director), and other prominent museum directors. The piece concludes with a lighthearted remark about the possibility of these museum directors being mistaken for hunters, considering their keen interest in acquiring artistic "kills" or masterpieces.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Cleveland press dated several decades ago, featuring a detailed account of an art museum directors' gathering. Here's a detailed summary:

Title: "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt"

Main Article:

• By Marjorie Agee, Society Editor
• The article discusses a dinner party hosted by the Cleveland Art Museum directors and other art museum professionals.
• The event was held at the Chagrins Valley Hunt Club, and it was noted that the delegates were grown accustomed to the faces of the world’s great art museums.

Details:

• Around 90 people attended the dinner party, which included museum directors, trustees, benefactors, and VIPs.
• The primary focus was on the conversation and engagement among the attendees, who were directors and curators of national art museums.

Photographs:

1. First Row:

   • Thomas S. Buechner, director of the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
   • Perry Rathbone, director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
   • Sherman E. Lee, director of the Cleveland Art Museum.
   • A conversational huddle among these three individuals.

2. Second Row:

   • A photo of James Colt of the Dayton Art Institute and Mrs. Robert L. Troves Jr.
   • A group photo with two women engaging in conversation, likely Mrs. Robert L. Troves Jr. and another attendee.

3. Third Row:

   • Mrs. Severance A. Millikin, talking to Harry Grier, director of the Frick Collection in New York City.

4. Right Side:

   • Handshake and smile between Agnes Mongan, associate director of the Harvard Fogg Museum, and R. Henry Norweb, Cleveland Art Museum president.

Additional Details:

• The article mentions that the attendees were divided by gender and that some were dressed in long dresses, indicating a more formal dress code for the evening.
• The dinner was held in the midst of a rainy evening, with attendees trying to enjoy the formal event despite the weather.
• The event was part of the annual meeting of the Association of Art Museum Directors, which took place at Wade Park Manor, the convention headquarters.

The overall atmosphere of the gathering was one of professional camaraderie and engagement among the leaders of prominent art institutions.

The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Ohio News Bureau Company," featuring an article titled "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt." The article, written by Marjorie Alge, the Society Editor, describes an event where art replaced traditional fox hunting for the delegates of the Association of Art Museum Directors at their annual meeting.

The article explains that the delegates, accustomed to fox hunting, were instead entertained by art at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club. The dinner party, hosted by Sherman Lee, the director of the Cleveland Art Museum, featured art discussions and displays. The article mentions that about 50 delegates and their spouses attended the dinner party, with half being VIPs from museums, trustees, benefactors, and friends.

The clipping includes several photographs:

1. A group photo of Thomas S. Buechner (Brooklyn Museum of Art director), Perry Rathbone (Boston Museum of Fine Arts director), and Sherman E. Lee (Cleveland Art Museum director) in a conversational huddle.
2. A photo of Thomas Colt of the Dayton Art Institute and Mrs. Robert L. Troves Jr.
3. A photo of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin talking to Harry Grier, director of the Frick Collection in New York City, on the hunt club veranda.
4. A handshake and smile photo between Agnes Mongan, associate director of the Fogg Museum, and Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, Cleveland Art Museum president.

The article highlights the social aspect of the gathering and mentions several notable museum directors and trustees who were in attendance. It also provides a brief history of the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club and the unusual nature of the event where art took precedence over traditional hunting activities.

The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from "The Ohio News Bureau Company," dated December 1950. The article, titled "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt" by Marjorie Agee, Society Editor, discusses a dinner party hosted by Sherman E. Lee, director of the Cleveland Art Museum, and his wife.

The event was held at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club and was attended by various prominent museum directors and curators from across the United States. The dinner was part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' annual meeting.

Key points of the article include:

• The dinner was an elegant affair where art took precedence over traditional hunt club activities, hence the headline "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt."
• The event featured around 90 attendees, including museum directors, trustees, benefactors, and their wives.
• The venue was the Wade Park Manor, and the dinner was a formal occasion, with many attendees dressing formally.
• Notable attendees included Thomas S. Buechner (Brooklyn Museum of Art), Perry Rathbone (Boston Museum of Fine Arts), and other museum directors and curators.
• The article mentions several interactions and notable figures, such as James J. Rorimer (Metropolitan Museum), James Brown (Oakland Museum), and others.
• The atmosphere was lively, with many participants engaging in conversation about art and museum-related topics.

The clipping also contains several black-and-white photographs depicting the attendees and their interactions, adding to the visual interest of the article. The photos are labeled with brief descriptions, such as "Talk of Art engages Thomas Colt of the Dayton Art Institute and Mrs. Robert L. Troves Jr." and "Handshake and smile for Miss Agnes Mongan, associate director of Harvard's Fogg Museum."

The article reflects the social and professional networking that was a significant part of the museum community at that time.

The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Ohio News Subeau Company" dated September 22, 1967. The article, titled "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt," is written by Marjorie Alge, Society Editor.

Summary:

Main Article:
The article discusses how art museum directors entertain guests, a task that has become more common as art museums grow in popularity and significance.

• Conversational Huddle:
  The first photo shows a group of directors from major art museums in a conversation. From left to right: Thomas S. Buechner (Brooklyn Museum of Art), Perry Rathbone (Boston Museum director), Sherman E. Lee (Cleveland Art Museum director), and an unidentified person. The directors are discussing how they handle social events and gatherings at their museums.

• Key Points:

  • Sherman Lee from the Cleveland Art Museum believes that a complete change of pace is the only solution to entertaining in such settings.
  • Around 500 to 600 people attended a dinner party at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club, where art was the only topic discussed.
  • Directors and curators from prominent museums across the U.S., including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Wadsworth Atheneum, were present.

Other Sections:

• Talk of Art Engages Thomas Cole:
  This section features a photo of James W. Fosburgh (left), Thomas L. Cheney, and Mrs. Robert L. Ives discussing art at the Dayton Art Institute.

• On the Hunt Club Veranda:
  Mrs. Severance A. Millikin is seen talking to Harry Grier, director of the Frick Collection in New York City.

• Handshake and Smile:
  Miss Agnes Mongan, associate director of Harvard's Fogg Museum, is seen shaking hands and smiling with Mrs. Henry Norweb, the Cleveland Art Museum president.

Additional Notes:

The event took place in a formal and elegant setting, with guests dressed in appropriate evening attire. The article captures the essence of social gatherings among art enthusiasts and professionals, emphasizing the blend of formal entertainment and intellectual conversation centered around art. The pictures depict a sophisticated and formal atmosphere, with guests engaging in conversations about art and museum-related topics.

The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Cleveland Press" dated May 2, 1953. The article, titled "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt," is written by Marjorie Adee, the society editor. The article discusses an event organized by the Association of Art Museum Directors at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club, where art museum directors and their spouses gathered for a weekend of socializing and entertainment.

Key points from the article include:

• The event was organized by Cleveland Museum director Sherman E. Lee and his wife, who were praised for their hospitality.
• Delegates from various art museums across the country attended, including directors from the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and others.
• The attendees enjoyed a formal dinner, cocktail parties, and a fox hunt.
• The article mentions that many of the men wore black ties, while the women were dressed in formal attire, with some wearing "surprise" dresses.
• Notable attendees included James Cott of the Dayton Art Institute, Mrs. Robert L. Covert, and Mrs. Severance A. Millikin, who discussed the Frick Collection in New York City.
• The event was described as a mix of formal and informal activities, with name-dropping among museum directors being a common pastime.

The article is accompanied by several photographs showing attendees in formal wear, engaged in conversation and enjoying the event. The images capture the social and formal aspects of the gathering.

The image shows a scrapbook page containing a newspaper clipping from The Ohio News Bureau Company, specifically from The Cleveland Press in Cleveland, Ohio. The clipping includes several black-and-white photographs accompanied by captions and an article titled "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt" by Marjorie Alge, Society Editor.

The photographs depict various people at what seems to be an art-related social event. The captions under the photos are as follows:

1. "IN CONVERSATIONAL HUDDLE are Thomas S. Buechner, director of the Brooklyn Museum of Art (left), Perry Rathbone, Boston Museum of Fine Arts director, and Sherman E. Lee, Cleveland Art Museum director."
2. "TALK OF ART engages Thomas Colt of the Dayton Art Institute (left) and Mrs. Robert L. Groves Jr."
3. "ON THE HUNT CLUB VERANDA Mrs. Severance A. Millikin talks to Harry Grier, director of the Frick Collection in New York City."
4. "HANDSHAKE AND SMILE for Miss Agnes Mongan, associate director of Harvard's Fogg Museum (left) come from Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, Cleveland Art Museum president."

The article discusses how an art museum director entertained guests at an event associated with the Association of Art Museum Directors' three-day annual meeting. It highlights the presence of notable museum directors and curators from major national museums and describes the social and cultural atmosphere of the event, including a fox hunt and a dinner party. The article notes the attendees' attire and the speeches given during the event. It also mentions some of the museum directors and their respective museums, emphasizing the significance of the gathering.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping pasted into a scrapbook. The page is discolored and aged, with a label indicating that it is from "The Ohio News Bureau Company" and a date stamp marked "Nov 3 1957." There are three columns of photographs, with a headline that reads "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt" attributed to "by MADAME AGEE, Society Editor." The article below discusses how art caused a disruption of traditional social events centered around fox hunting. The text includes names associated with various art museums and organizations, indicating that individuals from the art community are the focal point of the article.

Each photograph features individuals that appear to be attending a social event, possibly related to the referenced art community. The images capture moments of conversation and exchange between people wearing evening attire, suggesting that this was a formal or semi-formal gathering. The captions below the photos describe different interactions between people involved in the art world, such as museum directors and patrons.

In the right column, there are two additional images. The first one shows two individuals conversing, with a caption specifying the setting as a hunt club veranda. The second image shows two individuals engaged in a handshake, with the caption mentioning a "HANDSHAKE AND SMILE".

It is important to note that some personal details, including faces and specific names in the lower image captions, have been redacted or obscured from view, preventing the identification of those individuals. The overall appearance of the page, its placement in a scrapbook, and the style of the newspaper suggest that this is a historical document that captures a moment when the art world intersected with high society events.

The image shows a page from a newspaper with a headline that reads "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt" and several photos of people in formal attire. The article is about the annual meeting of the Association of Art Museum Directors, which took place at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club. The article mentions that some of the directors and curators of the nation's great museums were bused to the club from the Wade Park Manor. The article also mentions that several names were mentioned as possible successors to the director of the Cleveland Institute of Art, who died on May 11.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping pasted on a brown sheet of paper. The newspaper clipping is from "The Cleveland Press," and the date is July 7, 1963. The headline reads, "Art Ousts Hounds, Hunt." The article is written by Marjorie Aige, the Society Editor. The clipping is surrounded by a blue label that reads "The Ohio News Bureau Company" and has a date stamp of "1963-07-07."

The article is about a social event organized by the Association of Art Museum Directors, which was held at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club. The event was attended by various art museum directors and curators, including Thomas S. Buechner, director of the Brooklyn Museum of Art; Perry Rathbone, director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts; and Sherman E. Lee, director of the Cleveland Art Museum. The event was a formal dinner party and a fox hunt, which was a unique way to entertain the guests.

The article also mentions that the event was a success, with most of the men wearing black ties and the women in formal dresses. The event was a departure from the usual museum-related gatherings, and it was a fun and enjoyable experience for all the attendees. The article also includes a photograph of the event, showing the guests gathered together and enjoying themselves.