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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings. The clippings are related to art exhibitions and artists. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Jewish Advocate, Nov 7, 1968):

    • The clipping is from the Jewish Advocate, dated November 7, 1968. It includes a small illustration or logo at the top.
  2. Main Clipping (Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University):

    • This is a large clipping featuring an article about an exhibition of Hyman Bloom's drawings at the Gallery of Boston University. The article includes a black-and-white photograph of three figures, which appears to be one of Bloom's artworks.
    • The article discusses Bloom's background, his artistic style, and the exhibition itself. It mentions that Bloom's works are in prominent collections and that he has been an instructor at Harvard University. The exhibition includes 50 drawings and is described as a "promising" show.
  3. Bottom Clipping (Agnes Mongan Director of Museum):

    • This clipping is from the Chronicle Sun, dated October 3, 1968. It features an article about Agnes Mongan, who has been appointed as the new acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • The article provides details about Mongan's background, including her education and previous roles at the museum. It highlights her contributions to the museum and her expertise in Italian and French art.

The scrapbook page is aged, with some discoloration and wear visible on the paper. The clippings are carefully arranged and pasted onto the page, indicating that they were likely saved for their significance in the art world.

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The image is a scanned page from a newspaper, featuring an article titled "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University." The headline is prominent at the top of the page. Below the headline, there is a black-and-white photograph showing three people, likely including the artist Hyman Bloom, engaged in a discussion or studying artwork.

The article, authored by someone named Agnes, discusses an exhibition of Hyman Bloom's drawings at the Gallery of Boston University. The text mentions that the exhibition features a selection of Bloom's drawings and provides some context about his life and work. It notes that Bloom was born in Lazdijai, Lithuania, and came to the United States in 1919. The article also highlights Bloom's involvement in teaching at the Boston Museum School and his participation in the Federal Art Project.

To the right of the main article, there is a smaller column that appears to be a separate article or news brief titled "Agnes Mongan Director of Museum." This section discusses Miss Agnes Mongan being named the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It mentions her background, including her role as associate director and her special interest in the works of French painters.

The page is dated October 3, 1966, as indicated by a stamp near the top right corner. The newspaper itself is identified as the "Jewish Advocate," based in Boston, Massachusetts, as noted by the masthead at the top of the page.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the 1960s related to the art exhibitions and career of Hyman Bloom. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Clipping (Boston Newspaper - November 7, 1966)

    • Title: "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University"
    • Content: This article discusses Hyman Bloom's month-long exhibition of drawings at the School of Fine and Applied Arts Gallery, Boston University, starting November 6.
    • Bloom is described as an artist who has been receiving government assistance and is a resident of Boston. His work is noted for its unique style and the themes it explores, which include existential and philosophical undertones.
  2. Left Clipping (Jewish Advocate - November 7, 1966)

    • Content: This smaller article highlights Bloom's involvement in art projects and his selection for inclusion in an exhibition. It mentions Bloom's early years and his significant contributions to the Boston art scene, including his work on the Federal Arts Project.
  3. Right Clipping (Chronicle Sun - October 3, 1968)

    • Title: Agnes Mongan, Director of Museum
    • Content: This article introduces Agnes Mongan, who is now acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It mentions that she previously worked with Professor John J. Cowles and her contributions to various teaching positions and exhibitions. Mongan is noted for her expertise in the works of the French painter J.A.D. Ingres and her extensive experience in curating exhibitions.

The clippings collectively provide insight into the artistic career and notable exhibitions of Hyman Bloom and the administrative background of Agnes Mongan in the museum world during the late 1960s. The articles highlight Bloom’s artistic development, his contributions to art projects, and the significant role Agnes Mongan played in the museum’s exhibitions.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the mid-1960s, specifically from the Jewish Advocate (Boston, Mass.) and the Chronicle Sun (New England Newspaper).

  1. Top Left Clipping (Jewish Advocate, Boston, Mass., November 7, 1966)

    • Title: "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University"
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition of drawings by Hyman Bloom at the School of Fine and Applied Arts Gallery, Boston University, which began on November 8. Bloom, an artist who had been teaching at Boston University for 13 years, had his drawings featured as part of the Federal Arts Project. The article highlights Bloom's career, his work in the 1930s, and his experiences in the Federal Arts Project, where he was selected for inclusion in a national art exhibition. It mentions that his work was also featured at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Chronicle Sun, October 3, 1968)

    • Title: "Agnes Mongan Director of Museum"
    • Content: This clipping announces that Agnes Mongan has been appointed as the director of the Fog Art Museum. Agnes Mongan, who had previously been an authority on the French painter J.A.D. Ingres, had been a professor at Harvard and director of the Fine Arts Department at Smith College. The article mentions her extensive career, including her role as an associate director of the Fog Museum since 1964, her work on the centennial of Ingres, and her preparation for a notable exhibition and catalog of Ingres' works. The article also mentions her involvement with the Boston College Art Museum and her various academic positions and honors.

Overall, the clippings provide a snapshot of the cultural and academic activities related to art exhibitions and appointments within Boston and the surrounding area during the late 1960s.

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The image is a newspaper clipping with two articles related to art exhibitions and museum appointments.

  1. Left Article:

    • Headline: "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University"
    • Publication: Jewish Advocate, Boston, Mass., Nov. 7, 1968
    • Content: The article discusses an exhibition of drawings by Hyman Bloom at the School of Fine and Applied Arts Gallery at Boston University, which opened on November 8, 1968. Bloom was an artist who had been receiving government assistance for many years. The article highlights Bloom's early artistic training and his contributions to the art world. It mentions that Bloom was selected for inclusion in the Whitney Museum of American Art Annual Exhibition in 1947. The article also describes Bloom’s work as depicting the human figure and the world around him, focusing on the themes of mortality and irreverence. Bloom's drawings are noted for their imaginative and often humorous depictions of human figures, including both grotesque and idealized forms.
  2. Right Article:

    • Headline: "Agnes Mongan Director of Museum"
    • Publication: Chronicle Sun, New England Newspapers, Oct. 3, 1968
    • Content: The article announces that Miss Agnes Mongan has been appointed as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. She succeeds Prof. John Coolidge, who had been acting director since 1966. Mongan, known for her expertise in French paintings, was previously the curator of paintings at the Fogg Museum. The article highlights her extensive background and experience in art history and museum curation, including her work at the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mongan is noted for her significant contributions to the field, including her scholarly work on artists like J.A.D. Ingres.

Both articles emphasize the importance of the individuals mentioned in their respective fields and provide context about their achievements and contributions to art and museums.

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The image shows two old newspaper clippings with articles and illustrations related to the artist Hyman Bloom.

Left Article:
Title: "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University"

  • The article discusses an extensive exhibition of drawings by Hyman Bloom, a Boston artist, held at the Boston University's School of Fine and Applied Arts Gallery starting November 8.
  • The exhibition features drawings spanning 13 years, including some of Bloom's earliest work from 1938.
  • Hyman Bloom was born in Lithuania in 1913 and came to Boston at a young age. He attended art classes at the West End Community Center and later became a significant figure in the Boston art scene.
  • The exhibition includes drawings from various periods, such as his time studying at Harvard with a scholarship and his time in the WPA Federal Art Project.
  • The article mentions that the drawings include portraits, still lifes, and studies of cadavers and anatomical parts, reflecting the artist's interest in the physical aspects of man.

Right Article:
Title: "Agnes Mongan Director Of Museum"

  • The article announces that Miss Agnes Mongan is the new acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Prof. John Coolidge.
  • Miss Mongan has a long history with the Fogg Museum, starting as an assistant in 1929, and has held various roles including curator.
  • She is noted for her expertise in drawings and has organized several notable exhibitions, including one on Hyman Bloom.
  • The article also highlights her contributions to the museum's collections and her role in teaching and promoting the study of art.

Both articles are dated from the early 1960s and include sketches related to the work of Hyman Bloom. The left clipping has a date of November 7, while the right clipping is from October 3, 1968.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from two different newspapers that are pasted onto a scrapbook page. On the left side, there's a small label from the "Jewish Advocate Boston, Mass." dated "NOV 7" with a price of "20¢". Below that, there is a headline that reads "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University," with a large accompanying picture of a series of drawings. The article below the headline is partly visible, but the text of the article is too small to be read accurately in this resolution.

On the right side, there's a smaller cut out from a publication called "CHRONICLE SUN" dated "OCT 3 1968". The cut-out has a headline "Agnes Mongan Director Of Museum" and provides information about Agnes Mongan's position at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The rest of the text in this clipping, like the one on the left, is not completely legible due to the image resolution.

The scrapbook page shows signs of age, with yellowing and some damage, suggesting that the newspapers are from sometime ago. This image serves as a historical document preserving the record of an art event and information concerning a museum director.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The main clipping is an article with the headline "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University." It includes a black-and-white image of a drawing titled "DISCUSSION" by Hyman Bloom, depicting three figures engaged in conversation. The article details Hyman Bloom's background, his studies, and an exhibition of his drawings at the School of Fine and Applied Arts Gallery, Boston University.

To the right of this clipping is a separate article titled "Agnes Mongan Director Of Museum," announcing that Agnes Mongan has become the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Prof. John P. Coolidge. The article notes her background and contributions to the museum.

At the top left and right corners of the scrapbook page, there are small pieces of paper with text indicating the newspaper sources and dates:

  • Top left: "JEWISH ADVOCATE BOSTON, MASS. WEEKLY CIRC. 26,000" with a handwritten note and date "NOV 7 1968" and "New England Newsclip."
  • Top right: "CHRONICLE SUN CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 12,850" with the date "OCT 3 1968" and "New England Newsclip."

Overall, the page appears to document notable art-related news from Boston-area publications in 1968.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The page contains two main articles:

  1. "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University" - This article discusses an exhibition of drawings by the artist Hyman Bloom, which was held at the Gallery of Boston University. The article provides details about Bloom's background, his studies at the School of Fine and Applied Arts, and the significance of this exhibition.

  2. "Agnes Mongan Director of Museum" - This article announces that Agnes Mongan has been appointed as the Director of the Museum. It provides a brief overview of Mongan's background, her previous roles, and her accomplishments.

Both articles are accompanied by small photographs or illustrations, likely taken from the newspaper articles themselves. The page also has some handwritten notes and labels, indicating that this is a personal collection or scrapbook.

Overall, the image depicts a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and museum appointments, likely compiled by an individual interested in art and culture.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page featuring two newspaper clippings. The left clipping is titled "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University" and is dated November 7, 1968, from the Jewish Advocate newspaper. The right clipping is titled "Agnes Mongan Director Of Museum" and is dated October 3, 1968, from the Chronicle Sun newspaper.

Left Clipping: "Drawings of Hyman Bloom at Gallery of Boston University"

  • Content: This article discusses an exhibition of drawings by the artist Hyman Bloom, held at the School of Fine and Applied Arts Gallery at Boston University, beginning on November 8, 1968.
  • Visual Elements:
    • There is a black-and-white photograph of three individuals, likely Hyman Bloom and others associated with the exhibition. The individuals appear to be engaged in a discussion or presentation.
    • The article provides background on Bloom's career, noting that he was born in Lithuania in 1915, studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and became a prominent artist. It highlights his unique style and the themes explored in his work, such as the occult, the grotesque, and the human condition.
    • The article mentions that Bloom's drawings were selected through the Federal Art Project and were part of a larger exhibition of American art.

Right Clipping: "Agnes Mongan Director Of Museum"

  • Content: This article announces Agnes Mongan's appointment as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, succeeding Prof. John Coolidge.
  • Visual Elements:
    • The article provides details about Mongan's background, including her education at Smith College and her work as an authority on French painting. It also mentions her role as the operator of the drawing department at the Fogg Museum since 1947 and her association with the museum since 1964.
    • The article highlights Mongan's contributions to the museum, including the preparation of notable exhibitions and her work on the double standard of discipline in museum practice.

Overall Context

  • The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or archive, likely collected by someone interested in art, museum affairs, or Boston-area cultural events. The clippings are dated close to each other (November 7 and October 3, 1968), suggesting they were saved together for their relevance to art and museum news.
  • The visual layout includes the newspaper mastheads, dates, and headlines, indicating the original sources of the articles. The left clipping features a photograph, while the right clipping does not include any visual imagery beyond the text.

This page serves as a historical record of cultural and artistic events in Boston during the late 1960s.