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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808659

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This image shows two pages from a document or notebook. The top page contains a clipping with text that appears to be an article about the Therese Kuhn Straus gift that enriched the Fogg Museum's holdings. The text mentions sixty works of art that have been donated, including seven Italian Renaissance bronzes, rare 16th-century French portrait drawings, and various other items from the 18th and 19th centuries. There is also a sketch of a reclining nude by François Boucher from 1754, donated by Therese Kuhn Straus in memory of her husband Herbert N. Straus. The date on this page is June 1978.

The bottom page contains a full-sized printed article titled "Two sanctuaries from the heat," discussing the Boston Public Library (BPL) and the Fogg Museum. It mentions the library being a haven from the heat and the Fogg Museum's efforts to raise funds for an expansion that includes new conservation and study areas. The article also provides information about the Fogg Museum's current exhibit and its collection.

The pages are part of a larger document, as indicated by the tab dividing them.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive file containing two separate newspaper clippings.

The top clipping, dated June 1978, is titled "Therese Kuhn Straus Gift Enriches Fogg's Holdings." It discusses the donation of 60 works of art to the Fogg Museum, including Italian Renaissance bronzes, French portrait drawings, and 18th-century French drawings. The collection was gifted in memory of Herbert N. Straus, Harvard Class of 1903. The clipping includes a black-and-white image of a drawing by François Boucher titled "Reclining Nude," dated 1754.

The bottom clipping, from the Globe dated 8/19/78, is titled "Two sanctuaries from the heat." It discusses the Boston Public Library and the Fogg Museum as places to escape the heat during a hot stretch of days. The article mentions the library's services and the Fogg Museum's exhibition of its best treasures, which is part of an effort to raise money for a 60 percent expansion of exhibit space, installation of protective air-conditioning, and a new library, conservation and study center. The museum is described as being open from 9 to 5 on weekdays but closed on weekends until Labor Day.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or archival folder, displaying two newspaper clippings mounted on aged, cream-colored pages.

The top clipping is titled “THERESE KUHN STRAUSS GIFT ENRICHES FOGG’S HOLDINGS.” It details a significant art donation to the Fogg Museum by Therese Kuhn Strauss, given in memory of her husband. The collection includes 60 works from the 16th to 19th centuries, with highlights such as Italian Renaissance bronzes, French portrait drawings by Quentin and Clodion, and works by Boucher, Fragonard, Hubert Robert, and others. The article notes that Harvard students in Professor Seymour Slive’s museum problems seminar prepared the exhibition and accompanying catalogue, making this donation both a scholarly project and a gift. A small black-and-white reproduction of a drawing, “Reclining Nude, 1754,” by François Boucher, is featured next to the text.

Handwritten in pencil on the top right of this clipping is “June, 1978.”

The bottom clipping, titled “Two sanctuaries from the heat,” discusses the Boston Public Library’s role as a refuge during hot weather, particularly highlighting the importance of its branch libraries. It mentions recent financial pressures on the library system, the reopening of the bookmobile, and a renewed emphasis on branch accessibility. It also references the simultaneous exhibition at the Fogg Museum (mentioned in the top article) as an additional “sanctuary,” noting the exhibit's scope, including 40 surviving models for Bernini’s sculptures and American paintings.

A date, “8/19/98,” has been handwritten on the upper right portion of this lower clipping.

On the left-hand page of the open folder, visible through a black border, is a vertical index labeled A through H, with the handwritten date “April 2003” at the top. The entire presentation suggests this is a curated archival or personal collection of articles, possibly kept for research or sentimental reasons. The yellowed paper and handwritten annotations give it a historical, personal quality.

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A book is open to a page that displays two articles. The first article on the left side is about the Therese Kuhn Straus Gift, which enriches the Fogg's holdings. It includes an image of a woman in a reclining position with a man's hand on her shoulder. The second article on the right side is about two sanctuaries from the heat. It includes an image of a globe with the words "Globe" written on it.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine. It contains two articles, one about the Boston Public Library and the other about the Fogg Art Museum. The article about the Boston Public Library discusses the challenges the library faces, such as budget cuts and the need for expansion. It mentions that the library has closed its branch and suspended its bookmobile service, but the bookmobile is back on the road with fewer stops. The article also mentions that the library is part of the university center and a new library and study center is being built. The article about the Fogg Art Museum discusses the recent acquisition of 60 works of art from the estate of Therese Kuhn Straus. The collection includes Italian Renaissance bronzes, French portrait drawings, and French drawings. The museum plans to exhibit the collection on May 18 and use it as a laboratory for students to learn about museum work and curation. The article also mentions that the museum is closed on Labor Day and the current exhibit will run through September.

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The image depicts two pages from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated June 1978. The left page is titled "Therese Kuhn Strauss Gift Enriches Fogg's Holdings" and discusses the donation of 60 works of art to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in memory of Therese Kuhn Strauss. The text details the contents of the donation, which include Italian Renaissance bronzes, French portraits, and a small terra-cotta bust of Voltaire, among other items. It also mentions that the collection will be on view at the museum from May 13 to June 18, 1978, and highlights the educational use of the collection for students.

The right page is titled "Two sanctuaries from the heat" and discusses the opening of the new branch library in Dorchester, Massachusetts, as a sanctuary from the heat during a hot summer. It also mentions the Fogg Museum's exhibition of protective treasures and its efforts to raise funds for a 50 percent expansion. The article highlights the importance of libraries and museums as community resources during extreme weather conditions.

The layout includes a handwritten note in the top left corner of the left page, reading "April 2003", and a handwritten note in the top right corner of the right page, reading "8/19/78", indicating the date of the publication or a reference to the article. The pages are part of a larger document, as evidenced by the visible page numbers and annotations on the left margin (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H). The overall design is clean and formal, typical of a news or academic publication.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or journal, featuring a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Museum in Boston. The clipping is titled "Two sanctuaries from the heat" and includes a photo of a painting by Therese Kuhn Straus.

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Title: "Two sanctuaries from the heat"
    • Photo: A painting by Therese Kuhn Straus
    • Text: Describes the Fogg Museum as a sanctuary from the heat and discusses the museum's collection and exhibitions
  • Scrapbook Page:
    • Background: A beige color with a grid pattern
    • Margins: Thin black lines on the left and right sides
    • Date: April 2003 written in the top-left corner
  • Overall:
    • The image appears to be a personal scrapbook or journal entry, possibly created by an art enthusiast or historian
    • The clipping suggests that the creator of the scrapbook was interested in the Fogg Museum and its collection

The image provides a glimpse into the interests and hobbies of the person who created the scrapbook, as well as their appreciation for the Fogg Museum and its collection.

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The image depicts a page from an archive or scrapbook, featuring two newspaper clippings. The top clipping is titled "Therese Kuhn Straus Gift Enriches Fogg's Holdings" and includes a black-and-white illustration of a woman reclining on a couch, accompanied by text describing the collection of art donated to the Fogg Museum. The bottom clipping is titled "Two Sanctuaries from the Heat" and discusses the closure of the Boston Public Library's central branch and the Fogg Museum's efforts to raise funds for its expansion.

The page appears to be part of a larger collection of documents or articles related to the Fogg Museum and its history. The inclusion of the two clippings suggests that the page may be used for research or educational purposes, providing insight into the museum's development and growth over time.

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The image presents a scrapbook or photo album page featuring two newspaper clippings, with the page itself being a light yellow color.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • The top clipping is titled "THERESE KUHN STRAUS GIFT ENRICHES FOGG'S HOLDINGS" and includes an image of a reclining nude drawing.
  • The bottom clipping is titled "Two sanctuaries from the heat."

Annotations:

  • The top clipping is annotated with "June 1978" in the upper-right corner.
  • The bottom clipping is annotated with "Globe 8/19/78" in the upper-right corner.

Page Features:

  • The page has a tabbed index on the left side, with letters A to H.
  • The page is placed in a black binder or album.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or photo album that contains newspaper clippings related to art and culture, specifically focusing on the Fogg Art Museum and its holdings.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a book or binder, featuring two newspaper clippings. The page is yellowed and has a black border on the left side, with a tabbed index on the left edge labeled "A" to "H". The top clipping is titled "THERESA KUHN STRAUS GIFT ENRICHES FOGG'S HOLDINGS" in red text, accompanied by a black-and-white drawing of a reclining nude woman. The bottom clipping is titled "Two sanctuaries from the heat" and discusses the Boston Public Library and the Fogg Museum.

Key Features:

  • Page: Yellowed, with a black border on the left side and a tabbed index labeled "A" to "H".
  • Top Clipping:
    • Title: "THERESA KUHN STRAUS GIFT ENRICHES FOGG'S HOLDINGS" in red text.
    • Accompanied by a black-and-white drawing of a reclining nude woman.
  • Bottom Clipping:
    • Title: "Two sanctuaries from the heat".
    • Discusses the Boston Public Library and the Fogg Museum.
  • Background: A gray surface, possibly a table or desk.

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from a book or binder, showcasing two newspaper clippings related to art and culture. The yellowed page and black border suggest an older document, while the content of the clippings provides insight into the world of art and museums.