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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805235

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This image displays an open page from a scrapbook or archival album, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings focused on art and cultural events from the mid-1960s. The page is aged, with yellowed paper and visible wear, suggesting historical preservation.

The clippings are arranged on the right-hand page and come from various international and regional publications:

1. Main Feature: Antonio Susillo
* A large clipping from the Spanish newspaper “El Correo de Andalucía” (Sevilla, dated 16 Dec 1966).
* Headline: “ARTE — Antonio Susillo, en el setenta aniversario de su muerte” (Art — Antonio Susillo, on the 70th anniversary of his death).
* The article, written in Spanish, commemorates the 70th anniversary of the death of the Andalusian sculptor Antonio Susillo. It discusses his legacy, recent exhibitions featuring his work (specifically the “Noche del Baratillo” exhibition and an exhibit at the Museum of Girona), and mentions the efforts of his son, Antonio Susillo Poyanader, to preserve his father’s legacy. It also notes that Fernando Zóbel, another artist, was exhibiting in La Pasarela gallery.

2. Art Exhibition Listings (U.S.)
* A small clipping from the “New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.” (Worcester, Mass.) dated Dec 18, 1966.
* Headline: “This Week In Art”.
* Lists current art exhibitions in Massachusetts at locations including the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, the Art Museum at Harvard University (Cambridge, Boston), the Danforth Museum in Framingham, and the Worcester Art Museum. Exhibits mentioned include works by Japanese printmakers, drawings by Peter F. Brown, and ceramics by various artists.

3. Florentine Art Rescue Effort
* A large article from the “Marblehead Reporter” (Marblehead, Mass., Weekly) dated Nov 2, 1966.
* Headline: “LOCAL COMMITTEE TO HELP RESCUE FLORENTINE ART”.
* Reports on the formation of a local committee in Marblehead, Massachusetts, to aid in the restoration of art in Florence, Italy, which had been damaged by the devastating floods of November 1966. It mentions that one of the committee members had received a call from the Italian Consulate in Boston, asking for help, and notes that the cost of restoration was estimated in the millions of dollars.

The page reflects a collector’s or researcher’s interest in art history, specifically in mid-century European and American art events, including the commemoration of historical artists and responses to cultural disasters. The presence of both Spanish and American newspapers indicates a broad, international scope of interest or documentation. The clippings are numbered (e.g., 705, 459, 750) in pencil, suggesting they are part of a larger, systematically cataloged collection.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings. The page contains various printed articles, notices, and images, which appear to be related to art, events, and historical or cultural matters. Here are the details:

  1. Top Right Corner: There is a piece of paper with the header "El Correo de Andalucía" and a date, "16 DIC 1966," suggesting it is a news clipping from a Spanish newspaper. The text discusses an event related to art, mentioning the anniversary of the death of Antonio Susillo and other artistic figures.

  2. Middle Right Section: Another clipping includes information about an art exhibit by Fernando Zobel at the "Galería La Pasarela" in Sevilla. The text mentions dates of the exhibition and the artist's contributions to the museum.

  3. Bottom Right Section: There is a clipping from the "Sunday Telegram," dated December 18, 1966. It discusses exhibitions and art-related activities, mentioning the "Local Art Museum" and other gallery exhibitions.

  4. Bottom Left Section: The most prominent clipping is from the "Marblehead Reporter," dated November 23, 1966. This article is titled "LOCAL COMMITTEE TO HELP RESCUE FLORENTINE ART," referencing a flood that endangered art treasures in Florence. The article describes the efforts of a local committee to help with the restoration and recovery of the artworks, mentioning the involvement of influential figures and organizations.

The page is filled with small printed pieces of various sizes, indicating a collection of articles that likely had significance to the owner of the scrapbook. The articles seem to cover a range of topics related to art, culture, and historical events.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and notes attached to it. The page appears to be from a collection of art-related articles and announcements.

  1. Top Right Section: There is a clipping from "El Correo de Andalucía" dated December 16, 1966. The article, titled "Antonio Susillo, en el setenta aniversario de su muerte," discusses the 70th anniversary of Antonio Susillo's death and mentions a gathering called "Noches del Baratillo" where Antonio Illanes will speak about Susillo.

  2. Bottom Left Section: There is a clipping from the "Marblehead Reporter" dated November 23, 1966. The article, titled "LOCAL COMMITTEE TO HELP RESCUE FLORENTINE ART," discusses the formation of a national committee to help rescue the art treasures of Florence after the devastating floods of November 1966.

  3. Bottom Right Section: There are two smaller clippings. One is from the "Sunday Telegram" from Worcester, Massachusetts, with a note about "This Week In Art" and mentions various art exhibitions and events. The other clipping is from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and provides additional details about art exhibitions, including those at the Art Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and others.

The scrapbook page itself is beige, and the clippings are attached with various notes and stamps, indicating their sources and dates. The overall theme of the page seems to be art and cultural events from the mid-1960s.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings are from different newspapers and cover a range of topics, including art, local news, and international events. The page is filled with text, with some articles written in Spanish and others in English. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others placed side by side. The overall impression is of a page that has been carefully curated to capture a snapshot of a particular moment in time.

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The image shows an open book with a beige-colored cover. On the left side of the book, there is a piece of paper with the text "Marblehead Reporter" and the date "NOV 3 1966." On the right side of the book, there is a piece of paper with the text "This Week In Art." The book's pages are filled with various newspaper clippings, mostly in Spanish, with some English text. The clippings appear to be related to art and culture, with some discussing exhibitions, artists, and art history.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings or articles from various sources, compiled into a scrapbook or scrapbook-like format. The layout shows multiple articles arranged on a single page, each with distinct headings, dates, and content. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Top Section:

    • The top portion of the page features a header that reads:
      "El Correo de Andalucía"
      This appears to be the title of a newspaper or publication.
    • Below the header, there is a subheading:
      "Antonio Susillo, en el setenta aniversario de su muerte"
      This translates to "Antonio Susillo, on the 70th anniversary of his death," indicating that this article is commemorating the artist Antonio Susillo.
  2. Middle Section:

    • The central part of the page contains a dense block of text in Spanish. The article discusses Antonio Susillo, his life, and his contributions to art. It mentions his death, his legacy, and possibly his influence on Spanish art. The text is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with paragraphs and a structured layout.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • On the left side, there is another article titled:
      "LOCAL COMMITTEE TO HELP RESCUE FLORENTINE ART"
      This article is from the Marblehead Reporter, dated November 23, 1956, and is from Marblehead, Massachusetts.
    • The article discusses efforts to rescue art in Florence after the devastating floods of the Arno River. It highlights the damage caused by the flooding, the need for international aid, and the involvement of local committees in raising funds and awareness.
  4. Bottom Right Section:

    • The bottom right contains a smaller article or notice titled:
      "This Week In Art"
      This appears to be a brief summary or listing of art-related events or exhibitions. It includes details such as dates, locations, and possibly names of artists or institutions. The text is concise and formatted differently from the main articles, suggesting it is a sidebar or supplementary piece of information.
  5. Additional Elements:

    • Stamps and Labels:
      • There are several stamps and labels visible on the page, including one that reads "MADRID CHARASA" and another that says "NATIONAL PRESS". These likely indicate the origin or distribution of the newspaper clippings.
      • A stamp at the top right corner reads "SEVILLA" and "16 DIC 1956", indicating the date and location (Seville, Spain) of the publication.
    • Other Textual Elements:
      • There are additional small pieces of text, such as "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." and "Worcester Telegram, Mass.", which suggest the sources of some of the clippings.
      • A date stamp "DEC 18 1956" is visible near the bottom right, possibly indicating when the scrapbook was compiled or the clipping was added.

Overall Impression:

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or archive that collects historical newspaper articles from the mid-20th century. The content covers a range of topics, including art history (the commemoration of Antonio Susillo), disaster recovery (the Florence floods), and local art events. The inclusion of stamps, dates, and publication details suggests an effort to preserve and organize these articles for reference or historical study. The layout and formatting reflect the style of newspaper clippings from the 1950s.

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This image shows a scrapbook or collection page with multiple newspaper clippings affixed to it. The background is a plain brown or tan paper, giving it a vintage feel. The articles are written in both Spanish and English, and they cover a variety of topics. In particular:

  • A Spanish-language article focuses on Antonio Susillo, commemorating the 70th anniversary of his death. It contains paragraphs of text discussing his history or contributions, marked by the label "ARTE" (art).
  • A clipping in English discusses efforts to rescue Florentine art, likely in the aftermath of destructive floods.
  • Another article in English from the "Sunday Telegram" talks about events "This Week in Art."
  • There are several other smaller clippings and notes, possibly related to art, museums, or similar themes.

The overall layout is archival, with items glued or pasted onto the page, some with annotations or dates marked ("Nov 23, 1966" and "Dec 18, 1966"). This is likely part of a personal or professional record-keeping effort regarding art or cultural news.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several clippings of newspaper articles, mostly related to art.

  • The largest article at the bottom left is titled "LOCAL COMMITTEE TO HELP RESCUE FLORENTINE ART" and discusses the efforts to help art treasures flooded during a disaster in Florence.
  • Above it and towards the right, a large clipping from "El Correo de Andalucía" titled "Antonio Susillo, en el setenta aniversario de su muerte" from December 1, 1966, focuses on Antonio Susillo, an artist, marking the 70th anniversary of his death.
  • To the right of this clipping, there is a smaller article mentioning Fernando Zóbel's exhibition at "La Galería La Pasarela," including dates and the types of art displayed.
  • Below that is a small clipping from the "Sunday Telegram" of Worcester, Massachusetts, referencing locally related information, with a date stamp of Dec 1, 1966.
  • Adjacent to this is another clipped article titled "This Week in Art," providing recent art exhibition details from various museums including the Art Museum in Salem and institutions in Worcester, Mass.

All clippings are carefully pasted on the brown scrapbook page, some with visible stamps or marking dates. The page reflects an archival collection focused on art events and preservation efforts from the mid-1960s.

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This image displays a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a brown paper scrapbook page. The clippings are in different languages and they seem to be related to art. The largest clipping, positioned at the bottom left, has a heading "LOCAL COMMITTEE TO HELP RESCUE FLORENTINE ART" and is dated Nov 3, 1966, suggesting that it relates to an art conservation effort following a disaster, possibly the flooding of the Arno River in Florence in 1966, which damaged countless works of art.

Above this on the left side is a smaller, vertically-oriented clipping from the 'Marblehead Reporter'. To the right, there's a larger clipping in Spanish from 'El Correo de Andalucía', dated "SEVILLA 1.G. DIC. 1936", and it’s about "Antonio Susillo, en el setenta aniversario de su muerte" (Antonio Susillo, on the seventieth anniversary of his death). Antonio Susillo was likely an artist or cultural figure, and the article appears to reflect on his life and work.

To the right, at the top corner, there's a small, partially visible stamp or label that says "CUTTINGS INTERNATIONAL PRESS", indicating that these clippings were possibly collected from international news sources. Lastly, a small yellow clipping on the right is titled "This Week In Art" from the 'Sunday Telegram’ of Worcester, Mass., dated Dec 4, 1960.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or album. The page is a brown, slightly worn sheet with several newspaper clippings pasted along the right edge. The clippings are aged yellow-beige with black printed text and a few red or pink stamp marks.

Notable items visible:

  • A large Spanish-language clipping about Antonio Susillo titled something like “Antonio Susillo, en el setenta aniversario de su muerte,” with the word ARTE and a header that includes “El Correo de Andalucía” and stamps from Sevilla (dated 1.6. DIC. 1966).
  • A long clipping at the bottom left titled “LOCAL COMMITTEE TO HELP RESCUE FLORENTINE ART” in bold, with smaller body text and a date stamp (Nov 2, 1966).
  • A small English clipping in the lower-right area titled “This Week In Art” with references to Worcester, Mass. and other city/date details.
  • A few other tiny clipped pieces and labels with partial headlines and handwritten notes.

The left side of the page is largely empty, drawing attention to the cluster of cut articles along the right. The overall look is of an archival page preserving art-related articles from the 1960s.