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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808747

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This image displays an open book, likely a scrapbook or binder, filled with newspaper clippings. The pages are bound with a black spine visible on the left.

The clipping on the left-hand page, dated April 24 (written by hand at the top left), is an article from The New York Times, titled “Peabody 10 Share Collections With 9 Other Museums”. It details a resource-sharing program initiated by the Peabody Museum, where major collections are loaned to other institutions like the Museum of Science, Boston; the Children’s Museum, Boston; the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester; and others. It mentions funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and quotes Museum Director C.C. Lamberg-Karlovsky and Fran Silverman, Director of the Collection Sharing Program.

The right-hand page features two articles:

  • The top article, also from The New York Times and continuing from the previous page, is titled “Peabody Grant”. It discusses the NEH’s funding and support for the Peabody Museum, emphasizing the importance of “cultural context” and “cross-sections of the American past.” It mentions exhibits on Sub-Saharan African art, Native American cultures, and a research-oriented restoration project.
  • The bottom article, from THE NEW YORK TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1980, is titled “seum to Utilize 'd for Sculptors” (the beginning of the headline is cut off, likely “Museum to Utilize…” or similar). This article focuses on artist Richard Long and his installation “Red Slate Circle” at the Fogg Art Museum. It includes a small black-and-white photo of Long’s work — a circle of red stones on the museum floor — and discusses his artistic process, including walking through landscapes and creating temporary earthworks. The byline is Howard Gaze, and a handwritten note 5/9/80 is visible below the headline.

Along the left edge of the book’s pages, a vertical column labels the rows from A to H, suggesting a system for indexing or cataloging the clippings.

The overall appearance suggests a well-organized collection of articles documenting museum collaborations, funding, and contemporary art exhibitions from the late 1970s to early 1980s. The handwritten annotations and dated clippings give it a personal, archival quality.

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The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper article from The New York Times dated Thursday, May 22, 1980. The article is spread across two pages, with the top half of the article on the left and the bottom half on the right. Here's a summary of the content:

Top Half of the Article:

  • Title: "Peabody to Share Collections With 9 Other Museums"
  • Subheading: "Peabody Grant (Continued from Page 1)"
  • Content:
    • The Peabody Museum is receiving a $253,062 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to share its collections with nine other museums.
    • The Peabody Museum will send artifacts to the other museums for restoration, organization, photography, and shipping.
    • The article details the participating museums, which include the Museum of Science, Boston; Children's Museum, Boston; Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, N.Y.; Oregon Historical Society, Portland; Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth; Science Museum of St. Paul, Minnesota; and Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.
    • The grant will also cover the costs of organizing and preparing the exhibits.
    • The Peabody Museum will not be lending just one or two artifacts but major collections of 150-200 of their best objects for long-term loans.

Bottom Half of the Article:

  • Title: "Museum to Utilize Space for Sculptors"
  • Content:
    • The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum, which is short of space and is planning to use part of the arcaded central courtyard for an exhibition of sculptures.
    • It mentions Richard Long, an innovative English sculptor, as the first artist to be featured in this exhibition.
    • The article describes Long's work, including a photograph of his installation titled "Red Slate Circle" at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • It also discusses the potential of the museum's empty space to be utilized for such exhibitions.

The article provides a snapshot of museum practices and the sharing of cultural artifacts, highlighting the innovative use of space in art museums.

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The image shows a page from The New York Times dated Thursday, May 22, 1980. The page contains several articles and a photograph.

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Headline: "Peabody to Share Collections With 9 Other Museums"
    • The article discusses a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to the Peabody Museum, allowing it to share major collections with nine other art, history, and general museums across the country. The grant amount is $253,062, with $150,000 going to the Peabody Museum for restoration, organization, and shipping of artifacts. The remaining $103,062 will be shared among the participating museums.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • Headline: "Peabody Grant (Continued from page 1)"
    • This article continues the discussion on the Peabody Museum's grant and the collaborative efforts to share collections. It mentions the involvement of 200 objects of sub-Saharan African art at the Walters Art Gallery and an exhibit illustrating the impact of European and American trade on Native American cultures along the Pacific Northwest coast at the Oregon Historical Society. The article also highlights the large and diverse collection of the Peabody Museum and the challenges in maintaining these collections properly.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum to Utilize Yard for Sculptors"
    • This article discusses the Fogg Museum's plan to use its yard for sculptural installations. It mentions a series of exhibitions devised by Gabriella Jeppson, assistant director, and the first installation by Richard Long, a sculptor and perambulator. The article describes Long's "Red Slate Circle" installation, which is a large flat circle of red slate stones laid on the ground like a second skin. The photograph accompanying the article shows Richard Long's "Red Slate Circle" at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page is part of a larger collection or archive, as indicated by the labels "A" through "H" on the left side of the image. There is also a handwritten note "Harvard Gazette 5/9/80" on the page.

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The image depicts a spread from a newspaper featuring two articles on its pages. The left page contains an article titled "Peabody To Share Collections With 9 Other Museums." The article discusses the Peabody Museum's initiative to share its collections with other museums, facilitated by a $25,062 federal grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The article highlights the museum's collaborative efforts and the benefits of sharing artifacts, such as restoration and cost coverage. It also mentions the participating museums and the criteria for selecting artifacts for sharing.

The right page contains an article titled "Peabody Grant (Continued from page 7)." This article provides additional details about the grant, emphasizing the importance of sharing artifacts to balance cultural and logical collections. It quotes Fran Silverman, Director of the Collection Sharing Program, discussing the challenges and benefits of the program. The article also includes a quote from C.C. Lamberg-Karlovsky, the museum's director, who supports the initiative.

Below these articles, there is a smaller article titled "serum to Utilize 'd for Sculptors," which discusses the use of serum in sculpture. The article features a photograph of a sculpture and mentions the sculptor Richard Long and his innovative techniques.

The newspaper spread is dated Thursday, May 21, 1980, and is from The New York Times. The layout is clean, with clear headings and subheadings, and the articles are well-organized, making the content easy to read and understand. The photograph of the sculpture adds visual interest to the page.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically The New York Times, dated Thursday, May 24, 1980. The page is open to two articles. The left side of the page features an article titled "Peabody to Share Collections With 9 Other Museums," which discusses a $253,062 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities that will allow the Peabody Museum of Natural History to loan artifacts to other museums across the country. The article also mentions that the Peabody Museum, which is one of the largest collaborative museum exhibit loan projects, will be restoring, organizing, photographing, and shipping artifacts to participating museums. The right side of the page features an article titled "Seuma to Utilize 'd for Sculptors," which talks about the Fogg Art Museum's use of a nearby abandoned railroad yard for sculptors to work on their pieces. The article mentions that the museum's director, Richard Long, has been devising a plan to utilize the space and that the museum has already begun to transform the area into a working space for sculptors.

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The image shows an open book or magazine page displaying two articles side by side. The left article is titled "Peabody to Share Collections With 9 Other Museums" and discusses the Peabody Museum's initiative to share its extensive collection of over 250,000 objects across the United States through a collaborative loan program. Key points include:

  • The Peabody Museum, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has a history of sharing its collections through loans.
  • The museum has partnered with nine other institutions, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, and the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester.
  • The program aims to reduce the costs of organizing and preserving the collections by sharing them across multiple institutions.
  • The article mentions that the Peabody's resources, such as artifacts and educational programs, will be shared with these museums, allowing them to display items that might otherwise be inaccessible to the public.

The right article is titled "Peabody Grant to Utilize d for Sculptors" and focuses on a grant awarded to the Peabody Museum to support the creation and display of sculptures. Key points include:

  • The grant is intended to facilitate the production of sculptures by artists, with a focus on Richard Long, a British artist known for his land art.
  • The article discusses Long's work, which often involves natural materials and environmental themes, and mentions his recent installation at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The Peabody Museum plans to utilize the grant to create and showcase sculptures, with a particular emphasis on Long's "Red Slate Circle" installation.
  • The article highlights the collaboration between the Peabody and other institutions, such as the Fogg Art Museum, to bring these artworks to a broader audience.

The page also includes a header indicating that the content is from The New York Times, dated Thursday, May 11, 1980. The layout features a mix of text, subheadings, and images (e.g., a photograph of Richard Long's "Red Slate Circle" at the Fogg Art Museum). The left margin shows a grid with labeled sections (A, B, C, etc.), likely used for indexing or reference purposes. The overall design is typical of a newspaper or magazine article from the early 1980s.

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This image shows a page that appears to be from a newspaper or magazine, specifically "The New York Times" dated Thursday, May 24, 1984. The article on the left column is about the "Peabody 10 Share Collections With 9 Other Museums," discussing a collaboration between major museums and how artifacts will be shared among them. The article continues into the next column, where there's also a discussion about a "Peabody Grant" and how it has helped share collections across various museums. It mentions the involvement of several institutions including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To the right, there’s a heading "Museum to Utilize Pond for Sculptors," indicating an upcoming feature or section. The visual element on this page includes a black and white photograph captioned "Richard Long's 'Red Slate Circle,' at the Fogg Art Museum." The photograph depicts an art installation consisting of numerous pieces of what looks like red slate arranged in a circular pattern on the floor.

At the bottom of the image, there’s a label, possibly from a library or archive, noting "Harvard-Gazette," indicating this piece of paper might be part of a collection or archive from Harvard, possibly referencing the university's newspaper, which suggests the articles are likely related to events or exhibitions at Harvard University. The page seems to have been handled, as it has some creasing and folding evident, and there are measurements in centimeters on the left edge, possibly for archival purposes.

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This image depicts a scrapbook page or documentation folder containing newspaper clippings. The content appears to focus on art, museums, and cultural initiatives.

  1. The article on the top left mentions a collaboration led by the Peabody Museum to share collections with nine other museums, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

  2. The right column highlights the "Peabody Grant," detailing the collaborative project and how museums will benefit from shared collections and programming.

  3. Near the bottom right, an excerpt from The New York Times (dated Thursday, May 21, 1981) includes a report with the headline "Museum to Utilize Yard for Sculptors." It discusses artistic projects, likely involving sculpture exhibitions in outdoor spaces.

  4. The bottom displays an image titled "Richard Long's 'Red Slate Circle' at the Fogg Art Museum", showing a circular arrangement of slate tiles on the ground.

The scrapbook-like layout includes handwritten annotations, such as "Howard G. 5/19/80" on the bottom left, indicating personal documentation or research purposes.

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The image shows a page from a physical book or scrapbook with multiple clipped newspaper articles pasted onto it. The articles primarily focus on museums and art collections, specifically relating to the Peabody Museum. The top left article is titled "Peabody To Share Collections With 9 Other Museums," and discusses the Peabody Museum collaborating with nine other museums across the country to share collections and funding. The top right article is titled "Peabody Grant," and continues from another page, explaining funding and grants awarded to the Peabody Museum to support exhibits and programs.

Below these, there is another article discussing a museum's plans to utilize funds for sculptors and various exhibitions, with mentions of specific individuals like Richard Long and his "Red Slate Circle" exhibit. The page is organized into columns typical of newspaper formatting, with text-heavy content and some headings in bold for emphasis.

Overall, the content centers on museum collaborations, funding, grants, and exhibitions, with a particular focus on the Peabody Museum and art displays.

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  • A scrapbook/open notebook page with pasted newspaper clippings.
  • The main headlines visible are “Peabody to Share Collections With 9 Other Museums” and “Peabody Grant,” about museum collaborations and funding.
  • There is a black-and-white photograph of a circular tiled floor (mosaic) with a caption mentioning the Fog Art Museum.
  • The page looks aged (yellowing) and is secured with tape; the left edge shows a vertical index/ruler marked with letters A–H.
  • The clipping appears to be from The New York Times, with a date line partially visible.