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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or newspaper clipping collection, dated October 19, 1978. The page contains two articles related to the Fogg Museum and its activities.

1. Article 1: "Wanderings Around the World"

   • Author: Susan Slavet
   • Content: The article discusses a lecture series about the great cities of the world, specifically focusing on London. The series is part of the Fogg Art Museum's programming and begins on a Tuesday night at 8 p.m. The lectures are held in the Naumberg Room of the Fogg Museum. The series includes slide projections of drawings by Gustav Doré to illustrate 19th-century London. The lectures are accompanied by dinners at the Harvard Faculty Club, with menus tailored to the city being discussed. The article also mentions other lectures in the series, including those on Paris, Istanbul, and Athens.

2. Article 2: "Fogg to build a new museum"

   • Author: George McKinnon, Globe Staff
   • Content: This article reports on a multi-million dollar grant received by Harvard's Fogg Museum to construct a new building. The grant is described as a "spendid gift" and a "major change" for the museum. The new building will be located across Broadway from the existing museum and will feature a modern design with a glass-enclosed courtyard. The plans include a lecture hall, storage areas, and a pedestrian link to the existing building. The article mentions that the grant was made possible by a private donor and highlights the excitement and potential of the new construction for the museum's future.

The page also includes handwritten notes and dates, indicating that it was part of a personal collection or scrapbook. The notes include dates such as "10-19-78" and "11-22-79," suggesting when the articles were clipped or noted.

The image shows two newspaper articles from the Globe Calendar dated October 19, 1978.

Top Article:
Title: "Wanderings Around the World"
By Susan Slatov
The article describes a series of evening lectures titled "The Cities Lecture Series." This series is designed to transport visitors to different cities of the world. It begins with a one-week trip to London, followed by Dublin, Paris, and other notable European cities. Each lecture will be held in the Fogg Museum’s Naumburg Room. The lectures will feature a meal from the city being discussed, with a dinner at the Harvard Faculty Club. The Naumburg Room is noted for its impressive collection of Persian rugs and Renaissance art. John Coolidge, former director of the Fogg Museum, will use slide projections of drawings by Gustav Dore to illustrate a lecture on 19th-century London. The series is part of a fund-raising campaign to match a National Education Foundation grant awarded to the Fogg Museum. Anne de Courcy Clapp, an associate professor of art at Wellesley College, will also speak on her experiences in China, including her research on the art of the Turkish Sultans.

Bottom Article:
Title: "Fogg to build a new museum"
By George McKinnon
This article discusses a significant grant of $1 million from an anonymous donor to aid the construction of a new museum building. The Fogg Museum is excited about this gift, which will enable them to build a new complex across from the current Allston Burr Lecture Hall. The new structure will include a three-story building, a new wing for the museum, and a pedestrian link across Broadway. The Fogg Museum has been looking for a new museum structure for quite some time, and this grant will make it possible. Director Sidney Freedberg expresses the hope that this new building will help them fulfill their original vision for the Fogg Museum.

The newspaper clippings include some handwritten notes on the margins.

The image shows two newspaper articles, both related to the Fogg Museum and its activities. The first article, titled "Wanderings Around the World," is by Susan Slavet and discusses the Fogg Cities Lecture Series, which features six evenings of lectures by Harvard scholars on various cities, accompanied by dinners at the Faculty Club. The second article, titled "Fogg to build a new museum," is by George McKinnon and reports on the Fogg Museum receiving an $11 million grant to construct a new building, which will include a lecture hall, offices, and a three-story wing for the Allston Burr Lecture Hall. The articles are dated October 19, 1978, and February 22, 1979, respectively.

The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically the "Globe Calendar" section dated Sunday, February 18, 1979. It contains several articles and announcements:

1. Wanderings: Around the World by Susan Slavet

   • Susan Slavet, a freelance writer, discusses her upcoming series of lectures on various global cities, starting with a talk on Naples. The series, titled "Cities Lecture Series," will continue each Tuesday through March 1979 and cover cities such as London, Dublin, Paris, and others.
   • Each lecture will provide insights into the cities' cuisines, illustrated with samples from the Fogg's Naumburg Room, which is noted for its German imperial decor.
   • The first event will feature a German buffet dinner with dishes like English-cut roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, sauerbraten, and more.

2. John Coolidge to Illustrate London

   • John Coolidge, former director of the Fogg Museum, will use slides of drawings by Gustav Doré to illustrate a lecture on 19th-century London.
   • The lecture will take place on February 22 at 8 p.m. in the Fogg Museum's lecture hall.

3. Fogg to Build a New Museum by George McKinnon

   • The Fogg Museum has received a $12 million grant from an anonymous donor, which will be used to build a new museum complex.
   • The new museum will be a major addition to the Harvard campus, with the design plans involving a combination of new construction and renovation of existing structures.
   • The plans include a large atrium and pedestrian walkways linking different parts of the new complex, which will be situated near Harvard Yard.

4. Announcement of Anne de Creeft-Chapin

   • Anne de Creeft-Chapin, an associate professor of Oriental art at Wellesley, will give a lecture on Chinese painting history, focusing on the Yuan dynasty. The lecture is part of the Fogg's Cities Series and will occur on February 27.

The page also includes a partial view of the date "1/22/79" written in the top right corner, indicating the date of a related event or note.

The image contains two newspaper clippings from different dates, each detailing aspects of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Clipping:

   • Headline: "Wanderings Around the World"
   • By: Susan Slavet
   • Date: October 19, 1978
   • Content: The article discusses the Fogg Cities Lecture Series, which began on Tuesday, October 24, and will continue on a monthly basis through May. This series will transport attendees to various cities around the world through lectures and food.
   • Details:
     • The first lecture will be on London, featuring cuisine such as Yorkshire pudding, sole, and dessert.
     • Each lecture will be followed by a dinner with dishes inspired by the city's cuisine.
     • John Coolidge, former director of the Fogg Museum, will illustrate his lecture on 19th-century London with drawings by Gustav Dore.
     • Anne de Courcy Clapp, an associate professor of Oriental art, will lecture on Venice and Peking.
     • The Fogg Cities Series is part of a fundraising effort to match a $170,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
     • The series will include lectures on Istanbul, Tokyo, and other cities, with each event focusing on a different aspect of the city’s culture, such as food, art, and architecture.

2. Bottom Clipping:

   • Headline: "Fogg to build a new museum"
   • By: George McKinnon
   • Date: 11/22/79 (November 22, 1979)
   • Content: The article discusses the Fogg Museum’s plans to build a new museum with a $3-million grant from a private donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
   • Details:
     • The grant will be used to construct a new museum building across Broadway from the current Fogg Museum.
     • The new museum will include a lecture hall, a private house on Cambridge Street, and a three-story museum building.
     • The project aims to unite the Fogg Museum with the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
     • The new building will provide much-needed space and improve the museum's facilities.

The clippings provide historical context on the Fogg Museum’s efforts to expand and enhance its offerings through lectures and a new museum building.

The image contains newspaper clippings with articles related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Clipping (Wanderings Around the World):

   • Author: Susan Slavet
   • Content: This article discusses the Fogg Cities Lecture Series, which began on October 21. The series aims to transport visitors to various cities through lectures and slideshows. The first lecture was about London, featuring a talk by John Coolidge, former director of the Fogg Museum. The article also mentions the unique dining experience at the Harvard Faculty Club, where diners can sample international cuisine. The article includes an illustration of a drawing by Gustav Doré, which will be part of the lecture.

2. Top Right Clipping (Globe Calendar):

   • Date: October 19, 1978
   • Content: This section provides details about Anne de Courcy Clapp, an associate professor of Oriental art at Wellesley College. She recently returned from China and will be giving a lecture titled "The Imperial Center of China: Beijing, Suzhou, and Peking" at the Fogg Museum. This lecture is part of a fund-raising campaign for the museum.

3. Bottom Clipping (Fogg to build a new museum):

   • Author: George McKinnon
   • Date: November 22, 1979
   • Content: This article announces that the Fogg Museum has received a multi-million dollar grant to build a new museum. The grant, the largest in the museum's 85-year history, will allow for the construction of a new museum building across Broadway from the current Fogg Museum. The new structure will include an Allston Burr Lecture Hall, a prime house on Cambridge Street, and a three-story museum. The plans also include a pedestrian link across Broadway to connect the new museum with Harvard Yard. The acting director, Sidney Freedberg, expresses excitement about the project, which he describes as a realization of a long-desired vision.

Overall, the clippings highlight the educational and architectural advancements at the Fogg Museum, including its lecture series and plans for a new museum building.

The image shows a newspaper or magazine page with several articles and images on it. At the top, there is a torn headline that reads "WANDERINGS AROUND THE WORLD" by Susan Slavet. Below that is a column of text with an article, which seems to be about visiting great cities and their art museums, with a focus on lecture series at the Fogg Museum.

On the right side of the page is a section titled "Globe Calendar 10-19-78" with an illustration of a building, which looks like a historic architecture engraving, and various pieces of information regarding lectures or exhibitions.

In the lower half of the page, there is a bold headline that reads "Fogg to build a new museum" by George McKittrick. This article seems to discuss plans for a new building for the Fogg Museum, mentioning a multi-million dollar grant.

The page appears to be from an older publication given the apparent aging of the paper and the date mentioned (1978). The page has been damaged at the top, where it's torn, and it is set against a lighter background, which could be a desk or another piece of paper.

This image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum.

The upper clipping is titled "WANDERINGS AROUND THE WORLD" by Susan Slavet, and it discusses the Fogg Art Museum's Cities Lecture Series, which offers a six-evening series of talks about great cities around the world. The lecture series is set to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 24, and continue on a monthly basis through March 1979. The series includes lectures involving English and Irish meals and highlights the cuisine of the cities discussed. A prominent feature of this clipping is a drawing of a gargoyle overlooking a cityscape, with a caption underneath stating that John Coolidge, former director of the Fogg Museum, will use slide projections of drawings by Gustov Dore to illustrate his lecture/tour of 19th century London. The article also mentions other lecturers such as Anne de Coursey Clapp and Walter Denny, who will discuss cities in China and Istanbul respectively as part of the series.

The lower clipping is titled "Fogg to build a new museum" by George McKinnon from the Globe Staff, dated January 22, 1979. It reports that Harvard's Fogg Museum received a multi-million dollar grant from a private donor (who wishes to remain anonymous) to build a new museum building. The article mentions that the grant is the largest in the museum's 83-year history and that the current building, the Allston Burr Lecture Hall, along with two frame houses, will be razed. A three-story modern museum will be constructed on the site, connected by a pedestrian link across Broadway to the existing building. Sidney Freedberg, acting director, comments on the gift and the new expansion.

At the top edge of the scrapbook page, there is a handwritten note "Globe Calendar 10-19-78," and the date "1/22/79" is handwritten above the second clipping.

The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Globe Calendar, dated October 1978. The clipping features two articles, one titled "Wanderings Around the World" and another titled "Fogg to Build a New Museum." The first article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's Cities Lecture Series, which offers a series of lectures on various cities, including Florence, Venice, and Peking. The article also mentions Anne de Courcy Clapp, an associate professor of Oriental art at Wellesley College, who recently returned from China and will compare and contrast Florence and Peking. The second article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's plans to build a new museum, funded by a generous donation from an anonymous donor. The museum plans to use the money to build a new museum building across Broadway from the present complex, as well as to erect a new frame house on Cambridge Street and a three-story museum building on the site of a pedestrian link across Broadway.

The image depicts an open book or magazine page titled "Wanderings Around the World" by Susan Slavet. The page features a mix of text and a central illustration. Here's a detailed description:

Text Content:

1. Headline:

   • The main headline at the top reads "Wanderings Around the World", indicating the theme of the article, which focuses on global travel and cultural experiences.

2. Byline:

   • The article is attributed to Susan Slavet, who is identified as a freelance writer.

3. Body Text:

   • The text discusses a lecture series titled "Cities Series", organized by the Fogg Art Museum. The series begins on Tuesday, October 24, 1979, and continues through March 1979.
   • The lectures will be held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, MA, and will explore various cities such as London, Dublin, Paris, Peking, Istanbul, and Suzhou.
   • The article highlights the diversity of topics, including:
     • London: Focus on the city's cuisine and inaccessible imported pieces in the Fogg's Naumburg Room.
     • Dublin: Discussion of the city's culinary traditions, such as the Balfour Dinner at the Gardens Club.
     • Paris: Exploration of the city's art and architecture.
     • Peking and Suzhou: Insights into Chinese culture and art.
   • The article also mentions John Coolidge, former director of the Fogg Museum, who will use slide projections to illustrate his lecture on drawings by Gusto Dore from the 19th century in London.

4. Additional Articles:

   • Below the main article, there is another headline: "Fogg to build a new museum" by George McKinnon. This article discusses the Fogg Museum's plans to construct a new building, funded by a multi-million-dollar grant.
   • Key points from this article include:
     • The Fogg Museum is planning to build an entire new museum building across Broadway.
     • The new building will include Alston Burr Lecture Hall, pedestrian walkways, and modern housing on Cambridge Street.
     • The project is made possible by a major gift from an anonymous donor, though the donor's identity remains confidential.
     • The Fogg director, Sidney Freedberg, expresses enthusiasm about the project, noting it has been a long-standing aspiration.

5. Sidebar Text:

   • On the right side of the page, there is a smaller article or sidebar titled "MARQUEE", which appears to list various events or performances. The text is partially cut off, but it includes references to Fogg, Fogg Art Museum, and possibly other cultural events.

Illustration:

• Central Illustration:
  • The most prominent visual element is a detailed black-and-white illustration of a historical figure, likely a 19th-century artist or scholar. The figure is depicted in formal attire, wearing a hat and a long coat, with a book or scroll in hand.
  • The illustration is labeled with the name "John Coolidge", indicating that it is a portrait of the former director of the Fogg Museum, who is mentioned in the main article.

Layout and Design:

• The page has a clean, structured layout typical of a magazine or newsletter.
• The text is organized into clear sections with headings, subheadings, and body paragraphs.
• The illustration is placed centrally, drawing attention to the subject of the article—John Coolidge and his lecture on Gusto Dore.

Overall Theme:

The page combines travel, art, and museum-related content, emphasizing the Fogg Art Museum's educational and cultural initiatives. It highlights both upcoming lectures and the institution's ambitious plans for expansion and modernization. The inclusion of John Coolidge's portrait reinforces the focus on art history and the museum's leadership.

This page likely comes from a publication focused on art, culture, and travel, providing readers with insights into global cities and the activities of the Fogg Art Museum.