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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Cambridge Chronicle," dated November 3, 1971. It features an article titled "Curtains Up on Photography," which discusses the opening of the first exhibit of Master Photographs at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit includes works by renowned photographers such as Walker Evans, Ansel Adams, Alfred Stieglitz, and others.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibit Details: The exhibit, which opens on December 6, 1971, is the first of its kind for the museum and reflects a growing interest in photography as an art form.

2. Collection: The exhibit showcases 150 photographs from the museum's collection, which was established in 1969. The collection was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. John W. Garrett and includes over 2,000 original photographs.

3. Highlights: Notable pieces include works by Walker Evans, such as "Wooden Houses," a 1930 photograph. The exhibit also features works by Ansel Adams, Alfred Stieglitz, and other significant photographers.

4. Funding and Support: The exhibit is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Fogg Art Museum.

5. Additional Information: The article mentions that the exhibit will run through December 6 to January 2, 1972. It also notes that the Fogg Art Museum is forming a Department of Photography and has acquired works by contemporary American photographers.

The article is accompanied by a photograph titled "Wooden Houses" by Walker Evans and a smaller image of a painting titled "Boating Under the Willows" by Yosa Buson, which is part of a separate exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album that features two newspaper clippings. The page is bordered by a beige frame, and the clippings are carefully pasted onto it.

1. Main Clipping (Left Side):

   • Headline: "Curtains Up on Photography"
   • Subheading: "A First for the Fogg"
   • Content: The article discusses the Fogg Museum's planned exhibition, which marks its first foray into showcasing photography. The exhibition will feature works by various photographers, including Walker Evans, and will be on display from December 7 to 14. The article mentions notable photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, and others. It also details the museum's acquisition of 2,000 photographs, a gift from Mrs. Richard S. Davis, and the establishment of a special fund for the purchase of additional photographs.
   • Image: The clipping includes a black-and-white photograph titled “WOODEN HOUSES,” taken by Walker Evans in 1930. The photograph depicts a row of wooden houses, possibly in an urban setting.

2. Smaller Clipping (Right Side):

   • Headline: "Boating Under the Willow"
   • Content: The article describes an exhibition at the Fogg that includes a scroll painting by Yosa Buson, dated 1782. The painting, a gift from Mr. and Mrs. U. P. Coolidge, is displayed alongside objects from the Coolidge collection. The exhibition is open to the public from November 11 to January 2.
   • Image: The clipping includes a detailed image of the scroll painting, which features trees and possibly a landscape.

The page is well-organized, with the clippings placed side by side, and the text is clear and legible. The overall layout suggests that the page is part of a collection of newspaper articles, possibly for preservation or personal interest.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle and the Harvard Gazette, dated November 3, 1971. The central focus is on an article titled "Curtains Up on Photography," which highlights the first photography exhibit at the Harvard Art Museum.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibition Details: The exhibit is showcasing a significant collection of photographs, including works by Walker Evans, Ansel Kasebeler, and others. It is part of the museum’s collection and is set to run through December 6.
2. Photography Collection: The Harvard Art Museum has a growing interest in photography, and this exhibition marks a first step in this area. The museum has around 2,000 original photographs in its collection.
3. Support and Funding: The article mentions that Alfred Steiglitz’s works are part of the exhibit, and he was a pioneering figure in photography. Four photographers received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts for their projects.
4. Additional Clippings: To the right of the main article, there is another smaller article titled "Boating Under the Willow," which features a small exhibition of works by Yousuf Karsh, focusing on the collection of Mr. Coolidge. The exhibition opened last year and was funded by a grant from his family.

The layout includes a black-and-white photograph of wooden houses in the foreground, which is labeled "Wooden Houses, a 1930 photograph by Walker Evans." This photograph is part of the exhibit.

The image shows a page from an old newspaper, specifically the "Cambridge Chronicle," featuring an article about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The article is titled "Curtains Up on Photography" and discusses the upcoming display of a photography collection.

Key points from the article include:

• The Fogg Art Museum is hosting an exhibition of photographs from Walker Evans' collection.
• The exhibition marks the first time the museum has displayed a significant number of photographs from its own collection.
• The photographs are part of the Harvard University Art Museums' collection and reflect a growing interest in photography within the fine arts.
• The collection includes works by Walker Evans, Arthur Kasebier, and Lange.
• The Harvard Museum of Contemporary Art has also been involved, with four photographs gifted by Alfred Stieglitz.
• The Fogg Museum's photography collection has grown significantly from 100 to 2,000 original photographs.
• The exhibition runs through December 6.
• An accompanying grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and a gift from the Alfred Stieglitz Collection helped fund the exhibition.
• The museum is open Monday through Saturday, with specific hours listed.

The newspaper page also includes a smaller article on the right about a scroll titled "Boating Under the Willow," which is part of a small exhibition at the Fogg Museum. This scroll is by Yosa Buson, dated 1782, and is a gift from the estate of the late collector Mr. Coolidge.

Additionally, the image shows a black-and-white photograph of a row of wooden houses, likely from the Walker Evans collection, which is part of the exhibition.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle and Harvard Gazette. The main article is titled "Curtains Up on Photography" and discusses an upcoming photography exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Here's a detailed summary:

1. Headline and Main Article:

   • The article is titled "Curtains Up on Photography."
   • It announces that the Fogg Art Museum will display a collection of photographs for the first time.
   • The exhibition is part of the Master Photographers Series, focusing on the works of Walker Evans, Alfred Stieglitz, Ansel Adams, and other notable photographers.
   • The exhibit includes around 2,000 original photographs, with the works of Evans being highlighted.
   • The article mentions that the Fogg's collection of photographs has grown significantly, now encompassing over 2,000 works.

2. Photographs and Artists:

   • Walker Evans' 1930 photograph "Wooden Houses" is featured in the article, which is part of the exhibition.
   • The article notes the interest and importance of photography within the fine arts and the recognition of its value by the museum.
   • Four photographers are specifically mentioned: Walker Evans, Ansel Adams, Alfred Stieglitz, and Ben Shahn.

3. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibit opens on a specific date, which is not clearly visible in the provided image but is mentioned in the article.
   • The exhibit is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
   • The article states that the museum is open from Monday to Saturday, with specific hours mentioned.
   • The admission to the museum is free.

4. Additional Content:

   • The right side of the image contains another article from the Harvard Gazette titled "Boating Under the Willow," dated November 3, 1971.
   • This article discusses a hanging scroll by Yosa Buson, which is part of a small exhibition that opened recently.
   • The scroll was acquired by the Fogg Museum's Oriental Department, with the funds provided by Mr. Usher P. Coolidge.

5. Visual Elements:

   • The clipping includes a photograph of "Wooden Houses" by Walker Evans, showing a row of houses in a residential area.
   • The right side also includes a sketch or drawing of a tree, likely related to the article on the Buson scroll.

Overall, the clipping highlights the Fogg Art Museum's new emphasis on photography and the opening of a significant exhibition featuring works by some of the most prominent photographers of the time.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping from the "Cambridge Chronicle." The main headline of the article is "A First for the Fogg: Curtains Up on Photography," and it discusses an upcoming exhibition of photography at the Fogg Museum.

Here are some key points from the article:

1. Photography Exhibition:

   • The Fogg Museum will be hosting its first exhibition dedicated solely to photography.
   • The exhibition is curated from the Fogg's growing collection and includes works by prominent photographers such as Walker Evans, Ansel Adams, Julia Margaret Cameron, and others.
   • Walker Evans' 1930 photograph titled "Wooden Houses" will be displayed starting December 6.

2. Content and Contributors:

   • The exhibition features 200 original photographs by various artists.
   • The show reflects a broad interest in the medium, covering a wide range of subjects and historical periods.
   • Four photographers, Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand, Walker Evans, and Robert Adams, have been given special attention, with multiple works by each artist displayed.

3. Funding and Grants:

   • The exhibition is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) of $10,000.
   • The grant was awarded to help the Fogg expand its photography collection and exhibition efforts.

4. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition opens on Thursday, November 11.
   • It will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays.

Additionally, there is a smaller section on the right side of the clipping about an exhibition of scrimshaw:

5. Scrimshaw Exhibition:
   • An exhibition featuring scrimshaw (engraved whalebone or whale ivory) by Yosihiko Sinoto from 1782 is also mentioned.
   • The scrimshaw collection is part of a small exhibit that opened last November and includes pieces from the collection of the late Uber P. Coolidge.
   • The exhibit runs through January 2.

The article highlights the significance of these exhibitions in promoting and expanding the understanding and appreciation of both photography and historical artifacts.

This image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings related to art and photography.

The larger clipping on the left is from the "Cambridge Chronicle." It features a black-and-white photograph titled "WOODEN HOUSES," a 1930 photograph by Walker Evans. Below the photograph, there is an article titled "A First for the Fogg: Curtains Up on Photography." The article discusses the opening of the first exhibit of Master Photographs at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the museum's collection of photographic works by notable artists such as Abbott, Adams, Atget, Cartier, Evans, Kasebier, Lange, Shahn, Sheeler, and Steichen. It mentions the contribution of over 2,000 original photographs by prominent photographers and a $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to purchase photographs for the museum. The exhibit is scheduled to run through December 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with admission being free.

The smaller clipping on the right is from the "Harvard Gazette," dated November 10, 1971. It includes an image of a hanging scroll titled "Boating Under the Willows" by Yosa Buson from 1782. The clipping notes that this scroll is part of a small exhibition at the Fogg, which serves as a tribute to Usher P. Coolidge, a collector and member of the Fogg Oriental Department until his death the previous March. The exhibition features objects from Coolidge's own collection along with items from the Fogg, including the "Boating" scroll, which was recently acquired in memory of Coolidge with funds provided by his family and friends. The exhibition runs through January 2.

Overall, the scrapbook page commemorates significant exhibitions and acquisitions related to photography and Asian art at the Fogg Museum.

This image displays an open book or a scrapbook, with its left page featuring a newspaper article from the "Cambridge Chronicle." The top half of this page shows a black and white photograph with a caption that reads "WOODEN HOUSES," a 1930 photograph by Walker Evans. The photograph depicts a row of wooden residential houses along a street lined with leafless trees, suggesting it might be taken in a colder season. Below the photograph is a headline that reads "A First for the Fogg," followed by a larger heading that says "Curtains Up on Photography." The article below describes an event related to the Fogg Art Museum's collection and an exhibition on photography.

On the right page is a vertical panel showing an Asian-style painting or print of a mountainous landscape with dense vegetation and possibly a body of water depicted in a monochrome ink wash style. The left edge of this right page has text in English that appears to be a caption or explanation related to the artwork, including a reference to an exhibition called "Boating Under the Willow" and a collector named Charles B. Hoyt. At the bottom, there's a label with the text "HARVARD (Carpenter)," indicating a relation to Harvard University, possibly the Carpenter Center or an affiliated library or collection with a connection to the artwork displayed.

The image depicts an open page from a publication titled "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE." The page features a mix of text and imagery, focusing on a news article about photography and an exhibition.

Left Page:

• Headline: "Curtain Up on Photography"
• Content: The article discusses the opening of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It highlights the growing interest in photography and mentions the display of a new collection of photographs, including works by notable photographers such as Abbott, Alpert, Agee, Evans, Kasebier, Lange, and others.
• Exhibition Details: The exhibition is scheduled to run from December 6 and includes over 2,000 original photographs donated by Bernarda Shafer in memory of her husband, Alfred Stieglitz.
• Funding: The article notes that the exhibition was made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
• Visual Element: At the top of the left page, there is a black-and-white photograph titled "WOODEN HOUSES," dated 1930 and attributed to Walker Evans. The photograph shows a row of modest, wooden houses, likely in an urban or suburban setting, with bare trees and a quiet, somewhat desolate atmosphere.

Right Page:

• Visual Element: The right page features a hand-drawn illustration of a tree with sparse branches and leaves. The style is simple and somewhat abstract, with a focus on the tree's silhouette against a plain background.
• Text: Below the illustration, there is a brief caption or note that reads:
  "Bosting Under the Willows, hanging scroll by Yosa Buson, 1782, is included in a small exhibition that opened last week at the Fogg as a tribute to Usher P. Coolidge, a collector and member of the Fogg Oriental Department until his death last March. The exhibition is composed of objects chosen from Mr. Coolidge's own collection, together with objects he acquired for the Fogg. Boring was purchased recently in the memory of Mr. Coolidge with funds given by his family and friends. (Through January 2)."

Overall Context:

• The publication appears to be a historical or archival document, likely from the early 1970s, as indicated by the date at the bottom of the right page: "HARVARD GAZETTE NOV. 4, 1971."
• The content combines art news, photography exhibitions, and a tribute to a collector, reflecting a focus on cultural and artistic events in Cambridge, particularly at the Fogg Art Museum.

This page serves as a snapshot of cultural activities and artistic exhibitions in Cambridge during that time, highlighting the intersection of photography, art, and tribute to notable figures in the art world.

The image shows a newspaper clipping that is pasted on a brown paper. The clipping is from the Cambridge Chronicle, and it is about an exhibition of Master Photographs at the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping features a black-and-white photo of a house, which is described as a 1930 photograph by Walker Evans. The photo is part of the Fogg's photography collection, which includes 2,000 original photographs by 20th-century American photographers. The exhibition is the first of its kind at the museum and features works by selected photographers, including Walker Evans. The clipping also includes a smaller image of a tree, which is described as a detail from a larger photograph by Ansel Adams. The clipping is dated November 12, 1971, and it is accompanied by a caption that reads "A First for the Fogg: Curtains Up on Photography."