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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808686

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a publication or magazine, possibly a calendar or event guide. The main header reads "CALENDAR," followed by a subtitle "A Selective Guide to the Month's Events, September 19–October 11." The page includes a list of events scheduled for this period, with dates and descriptions of the events. For example, an event on Monday, September 24th involves a series of lectures on Jerusalem, and another on Monday, October 1st mentions an exhibition related to Ron Miller's astronomy and science fiction art work. The text is formatted in a grid-like structure with dates on the left and descriptions on the right. There are also some smaller text blocks and images, such as a lithograph printing press and a clay sculpture, which seem to be related to the exhibitions mentioned. The page has a slightly yellowed appearance, suggesting it is an older publication.

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This image shows a page from a book or notebook that contains a clipping from a newspaper titled "Cambridge Chronicle," dated 29 August 1979. The clipping is titled "Architect chosen for Fogg wing" and discusses the selection of the London firm of James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates to design the new wing for the Fogg Art Museum. The text provides details about the new building, its location, size, and the architects' previous works.

Below the clipping, there is a section titled "CALENDAR," which is a selective guide to events from September 19 to October 11. The calendar lists various events, including lectures, exhibitions, and performances, with dates, times, and locations. Some of the events mentioned include lectures on Jerusalem, an exhibition of box constructions and sculpture by Robert Rovenolt, a concert performance by the Concert Opera Orchestra, and an exhibition of fine prints and printmaking techniques.

There are also some handwritten notes and annotations on the page, including a correction that says "Should read 'Fogg'." The page appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the tabs labeled A through H on the left side of the image.

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This image shows a single page from a bound, archival volume, likely a scrapbook or institutional record book, containing newspaper clippings. The page is open and resting on a flat, neutral gray surface.

Key features include:

  • Content: The page displays two newspaper clippings from the Cambridge Chronicle.

    • The top clipping, dated August 25, 1979, has the headline “Architect chosen for Fogg wing”. It announces that the London firm of James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates has been selected to design the new wing for the Fogg Art Museum, to be located on a site across Broadway from the existing building. The article also mentions the firm’s extensive experience and their $15.3 million capital fund drive for the project. A handwritten annotation “Should read ‘Fogg’” is visible in the margin.
    • The lower clipping, dated September 20, 1979, is titled “A Selective Guide to the Month’s Events, September 19–October 11”. It is a calendar of cultural events for the Cambridge area, including concerts at the Concert Opera Orchestra and lectures at Harvard. A small, circular pen circle highlights a paragraph about “The Fogg” presenting distinguished lectures on September 24.
  • Physical Presentation:

    • The page is part of a larger, bound book. The left-hand page is visible, showing vertical columns labeled with letters (A through H) and a handwritten date, “APRIL 2003”, likely indicating when the clipping was filed or the book was organized.
    • The newspaper is aged, with a yellowed, cream-colored tone, consistent with its 1979 publication date.
    • The page has a black binding visible along the left edge.
    • The overall aesthetic suggests a carefully preserved historical document.

In essence, the image captures a preserved historical record of a significant announcement about the expansion of a major art museum, coupled with a broader cultural calendar from the same period.

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The image depicts an open book with a page spread that shows a newspaper clipping or article about an architect chosen for the Fogg Wing. The clipping is pasted on the page and includes the title "Architect chosen for Fogg wing" at the top. The text describes the selection of an architect for a new construction project. Below this clipping is a larger section of the page that reads "ALENDAR" at the top, followed by a detailed schedule of events for the month of September. The events listed include a variety of cultural, artistic, and educational activities such as concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and performances. The page layout is structured with columns and rows, and there are illustrations or images accompanying some of the text entries. The overall appearance suggests that the book is a personal or institutional scrapbook where clippings and notes are collected and organized.

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An open book with the title "A Selective Guide to the Month's Events, September 19-October 11" has a list of events for each day of the month. The book is placed on a gray surface, and the pages are slightly curled. The book has a black border on the left side, and the pages are yellow. The text is written in black ink, and the book is open to the page with the heading "ALENDA."

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The image shows an open book or magazine with a page titled "Architect chosen for Fogg wing", dated 23 August 1979. The page appears to be from a publication called Cambridge Chronicle, as indicated by the header. The content discusses the selection of the London firm James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates as the architects for a new building at the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights details about the new facility, including its purpose, expected opening date, and the involvement of various institutions such as the Harvard University Art Museums and the Fogg Art Museum.

Below the headline, there is a large, bold section titled "ALENDAR", which serves as a guide to events for the month of September 19–October 11. This section is divided into several columns, each listing events by day and date. The events include:

  • Monday, September 24: A lecture series titled "The World's Major Religions" at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Tuesday, September 25: An exhibition titled "The Art of the Book" at the Fogg Gallery.
  • Thursday, September 27: A major exhibition of works by the great sculptor Rembrandt van Rijn, marking the 200th anniversary of his death, at the Museum of Fine Arts.
  • Monday, October 1: A lecture by Ron Miller on the planets for an interstellar explorer at the Hayden Planetarium.
  • Friday, September 28: A professional clay dragon studio exhibition at the Works Exhibition members' night.

The layout includes a mix of text and a small illustration of a cocktail glass, likely as a decorative or thematic element. The page also contains additional details about ticket prices, times, and locations for the listed events. The overall design is clean and organized, typical of a cultural or academic publication.

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This image displays an open spread of a newspaper or a newsletter with the date "Tuesday, August 7" highlighted at the top right corner. The left page is labeled "Architect chosen for Fogg wing" at the top, signaling the main article featured on that page. The content of this article is not entirely visible due to the angled view of the photograph.

On the right side of the spread is a section titled "CALENDAR A Selective Guide to the Month's Events, September 19 - October 11". It lists various events with their corresponding dates, descriptions, and sometimes times and locations. There are several events mentioned, including music shows, gallery viewings, and theatrical performances, among other activities. Some of the event descriptions are too small to read clearly due to the image resolution, but one can discern that different types of cultural and academic activities are being advertised.

The pages are within a file folder, with tabs marked A through H, indicating this newsletter is part of a categorized collection or archive. Additionally, there is a ruler on the edge of the left side that seems to be part of the archival setting in which the newspaper is kept, possibly to indicate scale or for measurement purposes. A stamp or mark in the upper left corner reads "Apr[il] 2007", suggesting the date this item was filed or processed.

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This image displays a scrapbook or archival page. It consists of two distinct sections:

  1. Top Section: There's a newspaper clipping titled "Architect chosen for Fogg wing." The clipping discusses the selection of the architectural firm James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates for a project related to the Fogg building at Harvard. The text includes details about the design firm, the building's purpose, and its location.

  2. Bottom Section: This section features a publication labeled "A LENDAR," which appears to be a calendar of cultural and academic events spanning September 19 - October 11. The calendar outlines specific dates, events, and descriptions such as concerts, exhibitions, performances, talks, and museum activities. The text is organized into columns, making it easy to navigate specific dates.

The page itself has a neatly arranged appearance and includes pasted items aligned carefully with the rest of the scrapbook. There is a handwritten note in the left margin reading "ARCH. 2005" and visible annotations or highlights on the calendar.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a binder that contains two newspaper clippings.

  1. The first clipping at the top is titled "Architect chosen for Fogg wing." It discusses the selection of the London firm of James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates as architects for the Fogg Art Museum's new facilities. The project will be on the present Fogg building site at 32 Broadway. The article mentions other notable works by the architectural firm, including various university buildings in England and West Germany.

  2. The second and larger clipping appears to be a calendar titled "A Selective Guide to the Month’s Events, September 19-October 11." It lists several events with brief descriptions:

    • Monday, September 24: An event about archaeologists having found the bones of four lecturers.
    • Tuesday, September 25: An exhibition at the Mills Gallery.
    • Wednesday, September 26: Hosting of the World Art Exposition 1979 with fine prints and printmaking techniques.
    • Thursday, September 27: An event commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city of Albany.
    • Friday, September 28: Information about Clay Dragon Studios and a pottery cooperative.
    • Monday, October 1: An invitation to travel beyond politics for an antiterrorian expert and mention of exhibitions at the Boston Museum of Art.

There are also handwritten notes in red ink at the top of the page containing "Cambridge Chronicle" and a date, "8 August 79." The page has reference labels marked with letters A-H along the left edge, possibly for organization within the binder.

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An open scrapbook page with pasted newspaper clippings. The dominant clipping features a large, decorative “CALENDAR” header and a subheading that reads “A Selective Guide to the Month’s Events, September 19–October 11,” with columns of daily events (Monday, September 24; Thursday, September 27; etc.). There is a small illustration within the clipping and a short article about an architect being chosen for something. The page is aged yellow-beige, and you can see part of another page with a grid on the left and some red handwritten notes along the top.