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The image shows an open page from a scrapbook or notebook containing two newspaper clippings from 1973.

1. Left Clipping (May 15, 1973)

   • Title: "Gist for The Mill"
   • Content: This article appears to be a humorous or satirical piece written in a playful, old-fashioned style. It describes an event at the Fogg Art Museum involving a fictional character named Daniel Robbins and the recovery of a stolen painting, "The Golden Calf," by O'Mannion. The article mentions various characters such as Detective Centrillo and Lieutenant Clancy and includes a mix of real and fictional elements. It ends with a quote from the Fogg guard, Jacob Blumenthal, about the peculiar behavior of two men who were investigating the theft.

2. Right Clipping (May 11, 1973)

   • Content: This clipping includes Latin text at the top, followed by an illustration of a tree and a quote from Virgil's "Eclogues." The Latin text translates to a farewell message, indicating a departure. Below the illustration, there is a quote in English: "Tityrus, till I return, I'm not going far. Look after my goats." The text also mentions a gift to the Fogg Art Museum by Anne Saxe-Smith in memory of her husband, Howard Fogg Saxe-Smith. The gift includes etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, and graphics by Attilio Mantovani. The woodcut by Mantovani appears in an edition of Virgil's "Eclogues" published in Weimar by the Cranach Press in 1927.

The clippings are pasted onto the pages of the scrapbook, which has a worn, aged appearance, suggesting it has been well-used over the years.

The image displays an open scrapbook with two pages visible. On the left page, there is a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Phoenix" dated May 15, 1973. The article is titled "Gist for the Mill" and discusses an event at the Fogg Museum where a celebration was held for the recovery of nine stolen coins. The article mentions Daniel Robbins, the head of the Fogg, and includes an anecdote about a heist that occurred during the event.

On the right page, there is another clipping dated May 11, 1973, featuring a poem or literary piece titled "TITYRE DUM REDEO BREVIS EST VIA" along with an illustration of a tree and a goat. The text appears to be in Latin, with a translation or explanation below it. The clipping is attributed to Moeris and includes a reference to Virgil's Eclogues.

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings, possibly curated for their literary or cultural significance.

The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping titled "The Boston Phoenix," dated May 15, 1973, and May 11, 1973, respectively. The main article on the left page is titled "Gist for The Mill," focusing on a recent event at the Fogg Museum.

The article describes a celebration held at Harvard for the recovery of nine coins stolen from the Fogg Museum on April 6. The coins were valued at $150,000 and were wrapped in foil, resembling chocolate. The recovery was led by Daniel Robbins, the energetic head of the Fogg, who thanked several individuals, including Cambridge police officers, for their contributions.

The article also recounts a humorous incident involving Robbins and a Cambridge police officer named John Corcoran. Robbins, in a blue suit, approached Corcoran and introduced himself, leading to a playful interaction that involved Corcoran stepping back and jokingly saying he wasn't there.

On the right side of the page, there is a smaller article with a Latin poem and a woodcut illustration. The poem is titled "Tityre Dum Redeo Brevis Est Via Pasce Capellas Et Potum Pastas Age Tityre Et Inter Agendum Occurrare Capro Cornu Ferit Ille Caveto," and it is accompanied by a detailed drawing of a plant or tree. Below the woodcut, there is another poem in Latin, "MOERIS Immo haec, quae Varo necidum perfecta canebat: Vare tuum nomen superet modo mantua nobis."

The bottom section includes a note that explains the woodcut is part of a series of illustrated books given by Eleanor Saxe Sachs, in memory of her husband Howard J. Sachs, and mentions its inclusion in Virgil's 'Ecologues' published in Weimer by the Cranach Press in 1927. The note is a bit cryptic, hinting at the historical and cultural significance of the woodcut.

The image shows two newspaper clippings inserted into a book or scrapbook, dated May 1973.

The left clipping is from "The Boston Phoenix" dated May 15, 1973, and is titled "Gist for The Mill." The article discusses a celebration at Harvard's Fogg Museum, which took place after the recovery of nine coins stolen from the museum on April 6. These coins were valued at $150,000 and were found wrapped in foil-wrapped chocolate money. The event was organized by Daniel Robbins, the energetic young head of the Fogg Museum. The article describes the recovery efforts, the involvement of the Cambridge Police Force, and the subsequent celebration, including a speech by Robbins. It also mentions the apprehension of the thieves, including a man named Barbara Acker, who was identified from a photo.

The right clipping is from an unidentified source dated May 11, 1973, and features a woodcut illustration. The text is in Latin and seems to be a poem or a quote, followed by a note about a woodcut by Aristide Maillol. The text reads:

"TITYRE DUM REDEO BREVIS EST VIA PASCE CAPELLAS ET POTUM PASTAS AGE TITYRE ET INTER AGENDUM OCCURSARE CAPRO CORNU FERIT ILLE CAVETO"

Below the woodcut, there is a section titled "MOERIS" with the following Latin lines:
"Immo haec, quae Varo necum perfecta canebat:
VARE TUUM NOMEN SUPERET MODO MANTUA NOBIS"

The accompanying note explains that these lines are from a poem by Horace, and the woodcut by Aristide Maillol is from an edition of Virgil's Eclogues published in Weimar by the Cranach Press in 1927.

Additionally, the note references the gift of 20 volumes of illustrated books by Eleanor Saxe Sachs to the Fogg Museum, including etchings, woodcuts, and lithographs, and mentions a specific volume in memory of Howard J. Sachs.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or newspaper clipping album, dated May 1973, featuring two articles from "The Boston Phoenix."

1. The first article, titled "Gist for The Mill," dated May 15, 1973, describes an event at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article recounts the recovery of nine coins stolen from the museum on April 6. These coins were valued at $50,000. The thieves, led by a young man named Daniel Robbin, were apprehended and celebrated their capture with a party, including a toast to the Cambridge Police Force.

   • Daniel Robbin, a Harvard student, had orchestrated the theft with a group of friends. They used gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins as a joke.
   • The article humorously details how Robbin was caught, with the Cambridge Police Force and other authorities involved in the investigation.
   • Robbin's actions and his interactions with the police are described in a light-hearted manner, highlighting his wit and the police's appreciation for his cleverness.

2. The second article, dated May 11, 1973, features a segment titled "Tityre Dum Redeo Brevis Est Via Pasce Capellas," with a Latin inscription and a woodcut illustration of a tree.

   • The text includes a quote about Virgil's "Eclogues" and mentions a woodcut by Aristide Maillol from an edition published by the Cranach Press in 1927.
   • The quote is "Tityrus, till I return, I'm not going far. Look after my goats," referencing the pastoral theme of Virgil’s work.
   • The article also references a gift of illustrated books by Eleanor Saxe Sachs to the Fogg Museum, including etchings and woodcuts by various artists.

The page is neatly kept in a scrapbook, with the articles carefully cut out and pasted in place. The dates and headlines are clearly visible, indicating a well-preserved historical record from 1973.

The image shows two pages from a publication titled "The Boston Phoenix," dated May 15, 1973.

Left Page:
The main article, titled "Gist for The Mill," details an event involving the theft of rare coins from the Foggy Mountain Museum at Harvard University. Here's a summary of the key points:

• A celebration was held for the recovery of nine coins stolen from the museum the previous April, valued at $50,000.
• The event was attended by notable figures, including Daniel Robbins, a young and energetic curator.
• Robbins made a speech thanking various individuals, including the Cambridge Police Force, Detective Sergeant Robert O'Toole, and others involved in the recovery.
• Following Robbins’ speech, bouquets were tossed to him, and a man named John Coreoran humorously interrupted, claiming Robbins had stolen the march on the Boston arts scene.
• Later, Mr. Bjornlund, a museum guard, noticed suspicious behavior from two men and followed them. After they tried to evade him, he called the police, leading to the recovery of some coins hidden in a mailbox.

Right Page:
This page includes an illustration and text related to classical literature, specifically Virgil's Eclogues.

• The illustration depicts a pastoral scene with figures and animals, characteristic of ancient Roman art.
• The text is a passage from Virgil's Eclogues, specifically parts of the first and ninth poems:
  • "TITYRE, dum redeo, brevis est via, pasce capellas, et potum pastas age, Tityre, et inter agendum occursare capro cornua ferit ille caveto."
  • "MOERIS Immo haec, quae Varo nec dignum sibi cura videtur, poscimus. O, vox omni laude poeta maior..."
  • "Tityrus, tili referam 'memini me condere soles...'"
• There is a note at the bottom explaining that the text is from a special edition of Virgil's Eclogues, illustrated by Aristide Maillol and published in 1927.

The overall layout combines contemporary news reporting with classical literary elements.

This image displays an open book with text and illustrations. On the left page, there is an article titled "The Boston Phoenix, May 15, 1973. Gist for the Mill" with a handwritten note at the top indicating "May 11, 1973." The article is set in a two-column layout with a small amount of text visible at the top of the page suggesting a fictional or narrative piece, possibly a short story or novel installment. The handwriting appears to be dated prior to the published date of the article itself, which could suggest personal notation for reference or recall.

On the right page, there is an illustration with a classical or mythological theme featuring two human figures near a tree with what appears to be a goat. Above the illustration, there's Latin text reading: "TITYRE DUM REDEO BREVIS EST VIA/PASCE CAPPELLAS/ET POTUM PASTAS AGE TITYRE ET/INTER AGENDUM/OCCURSARE CAVEO CORNU/OSPETO ILL," suggesting a classical or literary reference, possibly to pastoral poetry or a work by an author from antiquity like Virgil. Below the image is further Latin text: "MOERIS/Immo haec, quae Varo necdum perfecta canebat:/VERE TUUM NOME/SUPERARET MOD/NOBIS ..." affirming the suggestion of a classical or literary source.

On the page, there are additional marginal notes, which include some text and references to "Tityrus...returning from his visit to Rome..." and it seems to reflect on a piece of literature, mentioning the name "Varo" and a list of names: "Amato, Baiae, Musae, Bithynia, Dobyns, Miro, Durty, and Rosaco." This suggests an academic or critical engagement with the text, maybe from a study or commentary on the work.

The pages are tanned with age and framed by the brown of the book cover, emphasizing the historic or vintage nature of the content.

The image shows two newspaper clippings pasted on a large grey paper, possibly in a scrapbook. The clipping on the left is titled "Gist for The Mill" from The Boston Phoenix, dated May 15, 1973. It describes an event at the Fogg Museum involving a celebration for the recovery of nine coins stolen from the Fogg on April 6, with details about the event and the people involved.

The clipping on the right is dated May 11, 1973, and features an illustration of two nude figures by a tree and a goat, designed in a woodcut style. There is Latin text above and below the image which appears to be poetic or classical in nature. Below the illustration is an English translation or description, mentioning "Tityrus, till I return, I'm not going far. Look after my goats." It also notes that twenty-one volumes of illustrated books, a gift from Eleanor Saxe Sachs in memory of Howard J. Sachs, are on exhibit in Gallery XV at the Fogg Museum, featuring etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, and graphics by artists like Maillol, Braque, Matisse, and Picasso. The woodcut is credited to Aristide Maillol and was published in an edition of Virgil's "Eclogues" by the Cranach Press in 1927.

The image shows an open book with two pages visible, dated May 15, 1973, and May 11, 1973, respectively. The left page is titled "Gist for The Mill" and is dated May 15, 1973. It appears to be a handwritten or typed entry, possibly a journal or log, detailing an event involving the recovery of stolen gold coins at the Fogg Museum. The text describes a celebration for the recovery of nine stolen coins valued at $100,000, which were found on a pedestal in the courtyard. The entry mentions a humorous aspect involving gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins, as well as a speech by Daniel Robbins, the head of the Fogg, and interactions with Cambridge police and city officials. The narrative also includes an anecdote about a fellow named John Corcoran and a humorous exchange involving the phrase "You are."

The right page, dated May 11, 1973, features a printed illustration and accompanying text. The illustration is a detailed woodcut or engraving depicting a classical scene with the Latin title "TITYRE DUM REDEO BREVIS EST VIA PASCE CAPELLAE ET POTUM PASTAS AGE TITYRE ET INTER AGENDUM OCCURSAR CAPRO CORNU FERIT ILLE CAVETO", which translates to "While I return, Tityrus, the path is short; graze your goats and drink your milk, Tityrus, and while tending, beware of the goat that strikes with its horn." Below the illustration, there is a caption in English: "MOERIS: VÄRE TUUM NOMEN SUPERET MODO MANTIA NOBIS", which translates to "Truly, your name will surpass ours in the future." The text beneath the illustration provides context, mentioning that the artwork is part of an edition of Virgil's Eclogues published in 1927 by the Cranach Press. It also references a gift from Eleanor Saxe Sachs to the Fogg Museum in memory of her husband, Howard J. Sachs, and notes that the illustration is part of a collection that includes etchings, suit, lithographs, and other graphic works.

The book appears to be a curated collection or scrapbook, combining handwritten entries with printed illustrations and textual annotations, likely documenting art, literature, or cultural events from the early 1970s. The entries suggest a focus on art, literature, and possibly museum-related activities.

An open book displays two pages of text and illustrations. On the left page, there is a heading that reads "The Boston Phoenix May 15, 1973" and "Gist for The Mill." Below the heading, there is a story about a celebration held for the recovery of nine coins stolen from the Fogg. The story includes details about the event and the people involved. On the right page, there is a heading that reads "May 11, 1973" and a story about a gift of illustrated books. The story includes details about the gift and its significance. There is also an illustration of a tree with a quote below it.