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The image is of a page from a scrapbook or photo album. It contains a newspaper clipping from "The Guardian," dated June 16, 1972. The clipping includes a photograph and accompanying text.
The photograph shows a person, identified as Davis Pratt, who is the Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center. He is seated at a desk, working with what appears to be photographic materials or equipment.
The accompanying text reads:
"Davis Pratt, Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center, will move down the street to the Fogg on July 1, when he will become Associate Curator of Photography. A Harvard graduate, Pratt has been curator at the Carpenter Center since 1968. Much of the work he began last winter, to buy photographs by contemporary Americans for a special show at the Fogg planned for next November."
The page itself is aged, with a slightly yellowed and worn appearance, indicating it has been preserved for some time. The background of the page is a textured, grayish paper. The clipping is affixed to the page with what appears to be tape or glue.
The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping from June 16, 1972, titled "The Gazette." The clipping is from a section that appears to be an organizational or institutional news article.
The main content of the clipping features a photograph of a person, presumably Davis Pratt, who is described as the Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center. The text mentions that Pratt will move to the Fogg Building on July 1 and will assume the position of Associate Curator of Photography.
The accompanying article states that Pratt has been collecting photographs by contemporary American artists, with a specific focus on preparing a special show at the Fogg scheduled for November. The clipping is clipped from a larger newspaper page and is placed inside a larger, possibly archival, document holder. The page is slightly yellowed, indicating it has been preserved over time.
The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album. The page is dated "June 16, 1972, The Gazette," and features a newspaper clipping. The clipping includes a black and white photograph of a man, identified as Davis Pratt, who is described as the Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center. The text mentions that he will move to the Fogg on July 1 to become the Associate Curator of Photography. Additionally, it notes that he is currently working on a special project to buy photographs by contemporary Americans for a show planned for the Fogg in November. The surrounding pages of the scrapbook appear to be empty, and the overall condition of the page and clipping seems good, with the photograph and text being clearly legible.
The image shows an old newspaper clipping from The Gazette dated June 16, 1972. The article features a photograph of a person working in what appears to be a photographic archive or studio, surrounded by numerous drawers likely containing photographic negatives or prints.
The text in the article reads:
"Davis Pratt, Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center, will move down the street to the Fogg on July 1, when he will become Associate Curator of Photography. A major exhibition of the work of Walker Evans, which Pratt has been preparing, will open at the Fogg this fall. His work here began last winter to buy photographs by contemporary Americans for a special show at the Fogg planned for next November."
This indicates that Davis Pratt was transitioning from his position at the Carpenter Center to a new role at the Fogg Art Museum, and that he was involved in organizing an exhibition of Walker Evans' work and purchasing contemporary American photographs for a future exhibition.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or a clipping book dated June 16, 1972. The clipping is from "The Gazette." It features a photograph of a person identified as Davis Pratt, who is described as the Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center. The photograph shows Davis Pratt sitting at a desk surrounded by various photography equipment and materials.
The accompanying text reads:
"Davis Pratt, Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center, will move down the street to the Fogg on July 1, when he will become Associate Curator of Photography. A curator of the Fogg's collection of photographs since 1965, Pratt has been working this year on a project to buy photographs by contemporary Americans for a special show at the Fogg planned for next November."
The page appears to be part of a larger scrapbook or collection, as it is bound with other pages on the left and right sides. The surrounding pages are mostly blank or contain additional clippings.
The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping dated June 16, 1972, titled "The Gazette." The page is inserted into a larger book or scrapbook.
The main feature of this page is a photograph accompanied by a brief article. The photograph depicts a person sitting at a desk in what appears to be a workspace or office setting. The person is identified as Davis Pratt, the Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center.
The article states that Davis Pratt will be moving to the Fogg Museum on July 1, where he will become the Associate Curator of Photography. Additionally, it mentions that Pratt began purchasing photographs by contemporary Americans for a special exhibition planned for November at the Fogg Museum. The photograph and the article together highlight Pratt's transition and his new role in curating photography at the Fogg Museum.
This image depicts an individual seated at a desk in an office-like setting, examining photographic prints. The space appears to be organized for the purpose of reviewing photographs, indicated by the open flat file drawers filled with prints and the images scattered on the desk surface. The individual is concentrating on a print, possibly assessing its quality or content. The room has a professional atmosphere, likely associated with a photography department or archive. There is text included in the image but it may contain information related to the blurred face, so it won't be referenced in this description.
The image depicts an open book, showcasing two pages. The left page is blank, featuring a light brown, textured background. The right page contains both text and an embedded photograph.
Header: At the top of the right page, there is a small label that reads:
Body Text: Below the header, there is a paragraph of text that reads:
"Davis Pratt, Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center, will move down the street to the Fogg on July 1, when he will become Associate Curator of Photography. A $26,000 grant backs one of Mr. Pratt's first projects—indeed, the continuation of work he began last winter: to buy photographs by contemporary Americans for a special show at the Fogg planned for next November."
The image appears to be from an archival or historical document, possibly a newsletter, gazette, or publication from June 16, 1972. The photograph captures a moment in the professional life of Davis Pratt, highlighting his work environment and hinting at his upcoming role and projects at the Fogg Art Museum. The text provides additional context about his career transition and a significant grant supporting his work in contemporary photography.
This page combines visual and textual elements to convey a snapshot of Pratt's professional activities and achievements during that time.
An open book with a beige page has a black-and-white photo of a man sitting in front of a desk with various items on top. The man is wearing a long-sleeve shirt and is looking at something on the desk. A piece of paper with the text "18 June 16, 1972 The Gazette" is placed on top of the page. The page has a beige border with a white line on the bottom.
A page from a magazine or newspaper is open to a page with a photograph of a man sitting at a desk. The man is wearing a white shirt and has his hands on the desk. There is a telephone on the desk, and a framed picture is hanging on the wall behind him. The text on the page is written in black ink and includes the date "June 16, 1972" and the name "The Gazette." The page has a beige background.