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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808810

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or articles that appear to be from various newspapers, specifically the Boston Globe and The New York Times. The articles are bound together in a book or folder.

  • Top Left: A clippings from the Boston Globe dated December 12, 1981, titled "A Duke for the Age of Austerity." It features a photograph of a man named Robert Taylor and discusses a Duke in the context of the era's financial circumstances.

  • Top Right: A clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated October 10, 1981, titled "Delayed Expansion: Corporation Puts Hold on Fogg Wing." This article discusses the delay in the expansion plans for the Fogg Museum due to concerns over its financial standing.

  • Bottom Center: A clipping from The New York Times dated January 31, 1982, titled "Leonardo Chase." This article seems to be about a search or discovery related to Leonardo da Vinci's work.

Each article is accompanied by images and text, providing details on the topics covered. The clippings appear to have been saved and possibly used for research or personal interest.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a yellowed piece of paper, likely a scrapbook page. Here is a detailed description of the elements visible in the image:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Source: Boston Globe, Boston, MA
    • Date: December 12, 1981
    • Title: "A Duke for the Age of Austerity"
    • Content: The article discusses Robert Taylor, with a focus on his role and the context of the time. It mentions his involvement with the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge and his connection with the Duke of Bedford. The text describes various aspects of his life, including his ancestral estate, family history, and public activities.
    • Image: There is a small photograph of Robert Taylor, who appears to be smiling and dressed in a suit.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Source: Harvard Crimson, Cambridge, MA
    • Date: October 10, 1981
    • Title: "Delayed Expansion: Corporation Puts Hold on Fogg Wing"
    • Content: The article discusses the delay in the expansion plans for the Fogg Museum. It mentions financial concerns and the need for a reassessment of the museum's future. The text includes quotes from various officials, including Seymour Slive, the director of the Fogg Museum, and Thomas O'Brien, the financial vice-president.
    • Image: There is a sketch of the Fogg Museum's extension, showing the architectural design and the surrounding area.
  3. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Source: New York Times, New York, NY
    • Date: January 31, 1982
    • Title: "Leonardo Chase"
    • Content: The article discusses the search for Leonardo da Vinci's lost mural, "The Battle of Anghiari." It mentions the efforts of scholars and researchers, including H. Travers Newton from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to find the mural beneath another painting. The text includes details about the techniques used and the opinions of experts on the matter.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the yellowed paper, suggesting they are part of a collection or archive related to the Fogg Museum and its history. The text and images provide insights into the museum's activities, financial challenges, and cultural significance.

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This image displays a collection of newspaper clippings and articles spread out, likely on a flat surface. The clippings appear to be from various newspapers and cover topics related to cultural institutions, finance, and historical events, with a focus on the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

The most prominent article, at the top right, is from the Harvard Crimson dated October 10, 1981. Its headline reads:

Delayed Expansion
Corporation Puts Hold on Fogg Wing

Written by Burtt O. Jabin, it details how Harvard’s Corporation has placed a hold on the expansion of the Fogg Museum due to financial concerns. The article notes that construction of the new wing (the “Fogg Wing”) has been delayed pending a review of the museum’s future financial status, with an estimated cost increase from $5.8 million to $8.5 million. An inset black-and-white image shows the museum building under construction.

Below this, from the New York Times dated January 31, 1982, is a short article titled:

Leonardo Chase

It discusses the discovery of pigment samples tied to Leonardo da Vinci's Battle of Anghiari, and mentions the involvement of the Fogg Museum's Center for Conservation and Technical Studies in the investigation.

To the left, a column from the Boston Globe, dated December 12, 1981, features an article titled:

A Duke for the Age of Austerity
by Robert Taylor

This article profiles the 13th Duke of Bedford (Robin Russell), who, despite his aristocratic title and historical estate (Woburn Abbey), is navigating financial hardship and modernization. It explores his efforts to manage his estate, his business decisions (such as opening gift shops or selling rare books), and his public image as a “new Duke” adapting to an era of austerity.

The articles are arranged in a layered fashion, with visible edges of other papers or magazines underneath — including one whose spine shows “Apr” and “Dec 3 1981,” suggesting these are from the early 1980s. The overall composition conveys a research or archival context — perhaps gathering material on institutional finance, museum development, or aristocratic adaptation during economic hardship.

The photo is taken with even, neutral lighting and a slightly angled overhead perspective, emphasizing the textual content and physical layout of the clippings.

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A book is opened to a page that has a newspaper clipping on it. The clipping is a headline that reads "Delayed Expansion Corporation Puts Hold on Fogg Wing". There is a drawing of a building next to the headline. The clipping is from a newspaper called "The Harvard Crimson". There is another clipping on the page that reads "A Duke for the Age of Austerity". There is a picture of a man next to the headline.

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An open book with a yellow cover and black border is on a gray surface. The book contains several pages with text, images, and diagrams. The text on the left page reads "A Duke for the Age of Austerity," and the text on the right page reads "Delayed Expansion Corporation Puts Hold on Fogg Wing." The book has a title that reads "Harvard Crimson Boston Globe" on the top left.

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The image depicts two open pages from a newspaper or magazine, showcasing articles from different dates. The layout and design suggest a historical publication, likely from the late 20th century. Here's a detailed description:

Left Page:

  • Date and Location: The top of the page indicates the date as December 12, 1981, and the location as Boston, MA.
  • Headline: The main headline reads, "A Duke for the Age of Austerity."
  • Subheading: Below the headline, there is a subheading that begins with, "You will expect him to make an impression..."
  • Article Content: The article discusses a notable individual, likely a Duke, and details their life, achievements, and possibly their role in a period marked by austerity. The text is dense and formatted in a typical newspaper column style, with justified text and clear paragraph breaks.
  • Illustration: There is a small black-and-white photograph of a man, presumably the Duke mentioned in the article, positioned near the top left of the page.

Right Page:

  • Date and Location: The top of the page indicates the date as October 10, 1981, and the location as New York, NY.
  • Headline: The main headline reads, "Delayed Expansion," with a subheading, "Corporation Puts Hold on Fogg Wing."
  • Article Content: This article discusses a corporate decision to delay the expansion of the Fogg Wing, likely referring to a museum or institution. The text is detailed, covering financial concerns, architectural plans, and corporate decisions. It includes quotes from individuals involved, such as Burkett Jansen, and mentions specific figures and dates.
  • Illustration: There is a black-and-white photograph of a building, presumably the Fogg Wing, with architectural details visible. The image is placed near the middle of the page, accompanying the article.

Additional Observations:

  • Layout: Both pages feature a classic newspaper layout with clear column divisions, headlines in bold type, and subheadings to guide readers through the content.
  • Typography: The text is printed in a serif font, typical of newspapers from that era, and includes bylines, dates, and locations for context.
  • Contextual Clues: The articles cover diverse topics—one focusing on a historical or biographical figure, and the other on a contemporary corporate decision—suggesting the publication covers a range of news and features.

Overall, the image portrays a snapshot of a newspaper from 1981, highlighting both human interest stories and institutional developments. The visual elements, such as the photographs and structured text, reinforce the formal and informative nature of the publication.

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The image shows an open book or binder containing newspaper clippings. The left page is a clipping from the "Boston Globe" dated December 2, 1981, and has an article with the headline "A Duke for the Age of Austerity." The right page is a clipping from the "Harvard Crimson" dated October 10, 1981, with the main article headline "Delayed Expansion," discussing how a corporation has put a hold on a project called the Fogg Wing.

Below the main article on the right, there is a cutout from the "New York Times" dated January 31, 1982, with a piece titled "Leonardo Chase," though the content of this article is not fully visible. There are other pieces of text and parts of articles visible, but the details are not entirely clear from the image provided. The pages are held together in a cream-colored binder, and the background shows a neutral gray color.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or scrapbook-like album page with two newspaper clippings attached.

  1. On the left side, there's a long, narrow newspaper clipping dated December 2, 1981, from the Boston Globe. It includes a small photo at the top and a headline "A Duke for the Age of Austerity." The article discusses the Duke of Bedford, mentioning his background, character, and activities related to the historic Woburn Abbey estate.

  2. On the right side, there is a larger newspaper clipping titled "Delayed Expansion: Corporation Puts Hold on Fogg Wing," dated October 10, 1981, from the Harvard Crimson. This article talks about the postponement of the Fogg Museum's expansion due to financial concerns, including quotes from various officials and a sketch illustration of the museum's planned expansion.

The articles are carefully pasted onto a light-colored page in an orderly manner. The page also includes a small clipping at the bottom right from the New York Times dated January 31, 1982, about Leonardo Chase, describing aspects of restoration work and technical details regarding certain art pieces.

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The image shows a scrapbook-style arrangement containing newspaper clippings from various publications.

  • The left page features a column titled "A Duke for the Age of Austerity" by Robert Taylor, with an image of the author (partially obscured for privacy) and text discussing a topic related to British nobility, economics, and history.

  • The central clipping is titled "Delayed Expansion," written by Burton T. Jablon, detailing a hold placed on the construction of an extension for the Fogg Museum. There is an accompanying architectural illustration of the proposed building on that clipping.

  • A smaller clipping near the bottom is titled "Leonardo Chase" and dated January 31, 1982, from the New York Times. It discusses a subject concerning the works or influence of Leonardo da Vinci.

The clippings are clearly organized in a book intended to archive news articles for reference or historical purposes. They are neatly pasted with dates and publication names visible. The background resembles scrapbook paper in a pale yellow tone.

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A scrapbook page filled with vintage newspaper clippings.

  • The main, large clipping on the right has a bold headline: “Delayed Expansion” with a subhead “Corporation Puts Hold on Fogg Wing,” plus a small architectural drawing of a building.
  • A tall, narrow clipping runs down the left side with a photo and a large title that reads something like “A Duke for the Age of Austerity.”
  • A smaller clipping near the bottom shows a short article with a date (Jan 31, 1982) and a caption about “Leonardo Chase.”
  • The page is yellowed with age and mounted in a bound book or album; you can see the spine on the left and another clipping arranged above it.

Overall it looks like a vintage collection of news clippings about architecture, finance, and related topics.