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This image shows an open book or scrapbook laid flat, displaying a full-page newspaper clipping from The Belmont Herald, Thursday, April 16, 1981.

Main Headline and Subject

The main headline reads: “Bergman Named Director Of Walters Art Gallery”, with a sub-headline: “Belmontian Gets Baltimore Post”.

The article announces the appointment of Robert P. Bergman, a resident of Belmont, Massachusetts, as the new Director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, effective September 1, 1981. Bergman was previously a medievalist and associate professor of fine arts at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Article:

• Background: Bergman, a 33-year-old native of Bayonne, New Jersey, earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University and taught at Rochester and Lincoln Universities before coming to Harvard in 1972.
• Accomplishments: He received several grants and awards, including the Rome Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He published on medieval art, notably “The Salerno Ivories: Arts Sacra from Medieval Amalfi” (1980).
• Reasons for Appointment: His expertise in medieval art, administrative skills, and energy made him the ideal candidate. The article notes he has no regrets about leaving Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum, which he described as “five glorious years.”
• Support: Comments included from Baltimore Mayor William Donald Schaefer and Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg, both praising Bergman’s talent, energy, and leadership.
• The Walters Art Gallery: Founded in 1934 through a bequest from Henry Walters, it’s noted as a leading cultural institution in Baltimore with holdings in Egyptian, French, Italian, and medieval art, and has been expanding with a new wing since 1974.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of Robert P. Bergman, smiling broadly, seated in a chair (possibly in an office or parlor), with a framed painting or artwork visible behind him.
• Below the photo, a caption identifies him as: “ROBERT P. BERGMAN, who was appointed Director of the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, effective September 1.”
• The paper is slightly yellowed, indicating its age. The layout includes multiple columns and a date stamp along the right edge.

Physical Context:

• The clipping is pasted into a book or binder with visible black binding on the left, suggesting it is part of a collection or archive.
• A corner of the left-hand page is visible with the stamped letter “A”.

In summary, this newspaper clipping commemorates a significant professional milestone for Robert P. Bergman — his appointment as Director of the prestigious Walters Art Gallery — and highlights his academic background, accomplishments, and the community’s enthusiastic response to his selection.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Belmont Herald," dated Thursday, April 16, 1981. The headline reads, "Belmontian Gets Baltimore Post: Bergman Named Director of Walters Art Gallery." The article discusses the appointment of Robert P. Bergman as the new director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore. Bergman is described as a medievalist and associate professor of fine arts at Harvard University.

The article includes a photograph of Robert P. Bergman, who is dressed in a suit and tie, standing in front of a piece of art, which appears to be a display of medieval ivories. The article provides details about Bergman's background, his scholarly work, and his appointment. It also comments on the importance of the Walters Art Gallery and the enthusiasm surrounding Bergman's new role.

The article includes several quotes from various individuals, including Mayor William Donald Schaefer, the president of the Gallery's Board of Trustees, and others, expressing their support and optimism about Bergman's appointment. The article also mentions some of Bergman's publications and his achievements in the field of art history.

This image is a newspaper clipping placed within a scrapbook or document binder. The piece is titled "Belmontian Gets Baltimore Post" with the main headline "Bergman Named Director Of Walters Art Gallery." It is from "THE BELMONT HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1981."

The article discusses Robert P. Bergman, a medievalist and associate professor at Harvard University, being appointed as the Director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, effective September 1st. The appointment follows a lengthy search for the successor to Richard H. Randall, Jr., who had been the Director since 1966. The article provides details about Bergman's background, education, and the activities he has been involved in at Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum.

There is a black-and-white photograph of Robert P. Bergman in a suit, smiling, with a caption that reads, "ROBERT P. BERGMAN, who was appointed Director of the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, effective September 1."

The article also includes comments from Baltimore Mayor William Donald Schaefer and Jay M. Welson, President of the Gallery's Board of Trustees, expressing their enthusiasm about Bergman's appointment. It further discusses the significance of the Walters Art Gallery and its collections.

The right side of the image shows another newspaper clipping partially visible, but the content is not fully legible. The left side of the image shows the edges of the pages of the scrapbook or binder.

The image shows an open book with pages that are yellowed with age. The pages are from a newspaper or magazine, as evidenced by the layout and style of the text and images. The text is in black ink, and the images are in black and white. The page on the left has a headline that reads "Belmontian Gets Baltimore Post Bergman Named Director Of Walters Art Gallery." Below the headline is a photograph of a man in a suit and tie, smiling. The page on the right has a headline that reads "But Can't Think of a Better Position for Upcoming Post." Below the headline is a photograph of a man in a suit and tie, smiling. The text below the photographs provides information about the man's appointment as the director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore. The text also mentions his previous roles and achievements, as well as his plans for the future. The book appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings or articles, as evidenced by the different styles and layouts of the text and images on the pages.

The image appears to be a spread of pages from a book or magazine. The left page contains an article with a photograph of a man named Robert P. Bergman, who has been named Director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore. The article provides background information on Dr. Bergman's academic and professional background, including his roles at Harvard University and Princeton University.

The right page of the spread contains additional articles and text related to the Walters Art Gallery, its history, and its significance as a cultural institution in Baltimore. The text mentions the gallery's founding in 1834, its expansion plans, and its role in the city's cultural life.

The overall image suggests that the book or magazine is focused on art, culture, and history, with a particular emphasis on the Walters Art Gallery and its new director, Dr. Robert P. Bergman.

The image shows an open page from a newspaper, specifically from The Belmonitan Herald, dated Thursday, April 16, 1981. The headline at the top reads: "Bergman Named Director Of Walters Art Gallery." Below the headline, there is a subheading: "Belmonitian Gets Baltimore Post."

The article features a photograph of Robert P. Bergman, who has been appointed as the new Director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore. Bergman is described as a medievalist and associate professor of fine arts at Harvard University. The article highlights his qualifications, including his academic background, teaching experience, and involvement in organizing exhibitions and symposia. It also mentions his appointment as Director, effective September 1, and his role in leading the Walters Art Gallery, which is noted as a leading cultural institution.

To the right of the article, there is a column of text that appears to be part of a separate article or editorial, discussing a different topic. The text is partially visible and includes phrases such as "But I can't think of a better preparation than to have had these years of experience with the Department Museum on the Department of Art." This suggests the column is likely discussing museum-related matters or professional experiences.

The layout of the page includes typical newspaper formatting, with columns of text, headlines, and a photograph placed prominently to the left of the main article. The overall design is clean and professional, consistent with a newspaper publication from the early 1980s.

This image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Bergman Named Director Of Walters Art Gallery." The article praises Robert P. Bergman, who was appointed as the director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, as of September 1st. It highlights Bergman's professional background, education (noting Harvard), and qualifications that prepared him for this position.

The clipping includes a black-and-white photo of Bergman in a suit, standing in front of an artwork display, presumably from the gallery. The article discusses his academic focus on medieval art and mentions his prior role as Director of Harvard's Fogg Museum. The surrounding clipping text and additional notes appear to be part of a scrapbook or archival material. The header phrase "Belmontonian Gets Baltimore Post" informs the reader about Bergman's connection to Belmont.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Belmont Herald" dated Thursday, April 16, 1981. The headline reads "Bergman Named Director Of Walters Art Gallery" and "Belmontian Gets Baltimore Post."

The article announces that Robert P. Bergman of 76 Townsend Road has been appointed as director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, effective September 1. It details his background as a medievalist and associate professor of fine arts at Harvard University, his previous roles, and his qualifications. Bergman is noted for his involvement in teaching, graduate and undergraduate classes, exhibitions, and art programs.

There is a black-and-white photograph of Robert P. Bergman standing with one hand on his hip in front of a large artwork, presumably inside the Walters Art Gallery. The caption under the photo reads: "ROBERT P. BERGMAN, who was appointed Director of the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, effective September 1."

The article praises Bergman's expertise in various areas of art and mentions his previous work in museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. It also highlights his academic achievements and extensive experience in museum administration and art history.

The image shows an open book or binder displaying a newspaper clipping. The title of the article is "Bergman Named Director Of Walters Art Gallery," which suggests that the article discusses the appointment of a new director to an art gallery. The text below the title is partially readable and mentions details relating to this appointment, the art gallery, and possibly the expectations or background of this position. The article includes a photograph that is a part of the newspaper column, and there's a column adjacent to it on both sides containing unrelated text. The newspaper is dated and gives a historical or archival feeling due to the yellowing of the paper and the typography that suggests the clipping is from a past era.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping pasted onto a scrapbook page. The main headline reads “Bergman Named Director Of Walters Art Gallery” with a smaller line above: “Belmontian Gets Baltimore Post.” There is a black-and-white photo of a man in a suit standing beside an architectural display; the man’s face is blurred. A caption under the photo identifies him as Robert P. Bergman, appointed Director of the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, effective September 1. The clipping is surrounded by other small newspaper text blocks, all mounted on a beige scrapbook page.