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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, September 1982-January 1993

ARCH.2003.38, Rendition: 804652

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or album containing newspaper clippings. The clippings are from the "Harvard Crimson," a student newspaper of Harvard University, and the "New England Newsclip" service. Here are the details of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (April 26, 1985)

    • The headline is not visible, but the image shows two people examining a sculpture.
    • The caption reads: "For installation of the show 'Women in Ancient Mesopotamia,' a Hamburger Manual sculpture at the Fogg on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Here, Katherine Kasson (June LaPorte) expresses her joy in being a Near Eastern archeologist to her assistant Curator Joel Barell."
  2. Top Right Clipping (May 29, 1985)

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum to close for summer."
    • The article mentions that the Fogg Art Museum will close for the summer for refurbishing and its galleries will be reopened in the fall with a new permanent collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present.
  3. Bottom Clipping (April 24, 1985)

    • Headline: "Strung Out."
    • The image shows a group of people, some playing musical instruments.
    • The caption reads: "MAGLOZZI, plucking an Appalachian dulcimer, and DAVID MOORE, strumming a cross-cut saw, were at the 'Wood-Wind' exhibition yesterday promoting the upcoming Cambridge River Festival."
    • The photo credit is given to Timothy W. Maier, a Crimson photographer.

The page is neatly organized, with each clipping carefully placed and labeled with the date and source. The clippings provide a snapshot of events and activities related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum in the spring of 1985.

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The image shows an open scrapbook with several newspaper clippings from 1985. The clippings are all categorized under "NEW ENGLAND NEWSCLIP" and are from various publications, including the Harvard University Gazette and the Cape Cod Times.

  1. The top left clipping, dated April 26, 1985, from the Harvard University Gazette, features a photo of two people, possibly students, with a caption that reads: "The Foundation of the City-State in Ancient Mesopotamia: A Hamburger Musical debuts at the Fogg on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Here, Kathleen Rouny (left) and Robert (right) express joy at being Near Eastern archeologists."

  2. The bottom left clipping, dated April 24, 1985, also from the Harvard University Gazette, has a photo of four people working with tools. The caption reads: "STRUNG OUT: At the Busch-Reisinger Museum, David A. Moore (left) and others are preparing for the upcoming Cambridge River Festival."

  3. The clipping on the top right, dated May 20, 1985, from the Cape Cod Times, has an article titled "Fogg Art Museum to close for summer." The article explains that the Fogg Art Museum will close on June 9 to allow for the installation of a new system. The museum will reopen on September 3 with an exhibition of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present.

Each clipping is carefully pasted onto the scrapbook pages, which show signs of aging. The layout suggests that the compiler took care to organize the clippings by date and source.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from different dates in 1985, likely from the Harvard University Gazette and other local newspapers, placed inside a binder.

  1. Top Left Clipping (April 26, 1985):

    • Source: Harvard University Gazette
    • Content: The clipping features a photograph of two individuals, likely actors, performing in a musical or play. The caption mentions "The Foundation of the City-State in Ancient Mesopotamia: A Hamburger Musical debuts at the Fogg on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m." It also mentions Katherine Kopp (June LaFoile) expressing joy about being a Near Eastern archaeologist and her assistant Carlotta (Joel Baid).
  2. Top Right Clipping (May 20, 1985):

    • Source: Cape Cod Times
    • Content: Headline reads, "Fogg Art Museum to close for summer." The text explains that the museum will close for the summer to allow for the installation of new public galleries. It will reopen in September with works from the Middle Ages to the present.
  3. Bottom Clipping (April 24, 1985):

    • Source: New England Newsclip, Harvard Crimson
    • Content: This section has a photo titled "Strung Out" showing a scene from what appears to be a performance or a scene from a play. The caption includes the names of two individuals, E. Magliozzi and David Moore, who are seen in the background, with Magliozzi playing an Appalachian dulcimer and Moore using a cross-cut saw at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The newspaper clippings are from various local and university publications, indicating a focus on cultural, educational, and community events happening around Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1985.

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The image shows pages from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings from various dates in 1985. Here’s a detailed summary of each section visible:

  1. Top Left (April 26, 1985):

    • New England Newsclip from the Harvard University Gazette.
    • The headline is "The Foundation of the City-State in Ancient Mesopotamia: A Hamburger Musical debuts at the Fogg on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m."
    • The article mentions an event featuring "The Foundation of the City-State in Ancient Mesopotamia," a musical debut by the Hamburger Musical.
    • There is a picture of two individuals, labeled as Kathleen Compton (June LaFollette) and her assistant, Joel Baird, showing their joy.
  2. Top Right (May 20, 1985):

    • New England Newsclip from the Cape Cod Times.
    • The headline reads "Fogg Art Museum to close for summer."
    • The article explains that the Fogg Art Museum will close on June 9 for renovations and reopening of its public galleries. The museum will remain open for the summer with Western Art from the Middle Ages on display.
  3. Bottom Left:

    • The image is titled "STRUNG OUT."
    • It shows a performance with three individuals: one playing an Appalachian dulcimer, another playing a cross-cut saw, and a third person who appears to be part of the audience or involved in the performance.
    • The caption mentions "E. MAGLIOZZI, plucking an Appalachian dulcimer, and DAVID yesterday promoting the upcoming Cambridge River Festival. MOORE, stroking a cross-cut saw, were at the Busch-Reisinger Museum."
  4. Bottom Right (April 24, 1985):

    • Another New England Newsclip from Harvard Union.
    • The article is not fully legible, but it seems to be discussing an event or exhibition at Harvard University, possibly involving the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The scrapbook appears to be focused on cultural events and activities from the Harvard University and surrounding areas in 1985, capturing a mix of musical performances, museum closures for renovations, and cultural festivals.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the New England Newsclip service, dated between April and May 1985. The clippings are from Harvard University Gazette and the Cape Cod Times.

  1. Top Left Clipping (April 26, 1985):

    • Headline: Not explicitly stated, but the caption reads, "The Foundation of the City-State in Ancient Mesopotamia: A Hamburger Musical debuts at the Fogg on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Here, Kathleen Keough (June LaFonta) expresses her joy in being a Near Eastern archeologist to her assistant Carlotta (Joel Baird)."
    • The article is about a performance of a musical titled "The Foundation of the City-State in Ancient Mesopotamia" at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Bottom Left Clipping (April 24, 1985):

    • Headline: "Strung Out"
    • The caption reads, "JOE MAGLIOZZI, plucking an Appalachian dulcimer, and DAVID MOORE, stroking a cross-cut saw, were at the Busch-Reisinger Museum yesterday promoting the upcoming Cambridge River Festival."
    • The image shows two men engaged in their respective activities, promoting the Cambridge River Festival at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  3. Top Right Clipping (May 20, 1985):

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum to close for summer"
    • The article states that the Fogg Art Museum will close on June 9 to allow for the installation of new public galleries. It will reopen in September with a focus on Western art from the Middle Ages to the present.

The clippings are neatly organized and clipped into a scrapbook, indicating they were likely collected for reference or archival purposes. The images accompanying the articles are black and white and depict scenes related to the events described in the articles.

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The image shows a collection of old newspaper clippings from various New England publications, primarily from the 1980s. Here's a detailed description of each clipping:

  1. Top Left (April 26, 1925, Harvard University Gazette):

    • The headline reads about an event titled "The Faunalities of the City-Site in Ancient Mesopotamia."
    • It features a photograph of a large group of people sitting in a stadium-like setting, likely at Harvard University.
    • The caption mentions a Hamburger Musicale debut at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Top Right (May 20, 1985, Cape Cod Times/Hyannis, MA):

    • The headline announces "Fogg Art Museum to close for summer."
    • The article explains that the Fogg Art Museum will close on June 1 to allow for the installation of new climate-control systems.
    • There is an image showing a museum exhibit featuring ancient art, specifically from the Middle Ages.
  3. Middle Left (Strung Out):

    • This article, from an unspecified date, features an image of a person named Chris Magliozzi playing an Appalachian dulcimer.
    • Another image shows David Moore working with a cross-cut saw at the Bush-Holinger Museum.
    • The headline "Strung Out" seems to reference the musical theme.
  4. Bottom Right (April 24, 1985, Harvard Crimson):

    • The headline is not fully visible, but it appears to discuss an art exhibit or event.
    • The image shows two individuals involved in an activity, potentially related to an exhibit at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts.
    • The caption mentions the names of the individuals, possibly Frank Gohlke and Joel Sternfeld, and references an event related to the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the clippings focus on events and news related to Harvard University and its associated museums, particularly the Fogg Art Museum, and include announcements, exhibitions, and cultural activities from the early to mid-1980s.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings attached.

  1. The top left clipping is dated April 26, 1985, from the Harvard University Gazette (Cambridge, MA). It features a black-and-white photo of two people in costume, partially blurred to obscure faces. The caption reads: "The Foundation of the City-State in Ancient Mesopotamia: A Hamburger Musical debuts at the Fogg on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Here, Kathleen Kenyon (June LaComte) expresses her joy in being a Near Eastern archaeologist to her assistant Caratshi (Joel Baird)."

  2. The top right clipping is dated May 29, 1985, from the Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, MA) and is a brief news note titled: "Fogg Art Museum to close for summer." It explains that the Fogg Art Museum will close on June 9 to allow refurbishing of its public galleries and will remain closed throughout the summer. It will reopen as a museum of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present.

  3. The bottom clipping is dated April 24, 1985, from the Harvard Crimson (Harvard University, Cambridge, MA). The headline reads "STRUNG OUT." The black-and-white photograph shows two men playing Appalachian dulcimers and another man nearby. The caption identifies George Magliozzi plucking an Appalachian dulcimer, and David Moore stroking a cross-cut saw; they were promoting the upcoming Cambridge River Festival at the Brush/Risinger Museum.

The scrapbook page is taped onto a yellowish paper, with each clipping carefully arranged and some handwritten notes visible near the clippings.

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The image shows a part of an open book or scrapbook displaying newspaper clippings with dates from April 1985. The article on the left is partially visible and appears to discuss an event at Harvard University related to the Fogg Art Museum, while the article on the right mentions the closing of the Fogg Art Museum for the summer. Below on the same page, there's another article with the title "STRUNG OUT" featuring individuals who seem to be engaged in a musical or cultural activity, likely connected to what is described as the "Cambridge River Festival." Visible in the image are articles, photographs, and captions pertaining to various events and announcements. The photographs in the clippings show people in different settings, engaging in discussions, activities, or posing, and are typical of news media content. The dates mentioned in the clippings suggest that the events are from a historical perspective, specifically from the mid-1980s.

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The image shows a book with an open page that contains two newspaper clippings. The first clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and is dated April 26, 1985. It features a photograph of three individuals standing in front of a building, with the caption "The Foundation of the City-State in Ancient Mesopotamia; A Hamburger Musical debuts at the Fogg on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Here, Kathleen Kenyon (June LaPointe) expresses her joy in being a Near Eastern archaeologist to her assistant Carstairs (Joel Baird)." The second clipping is from the Cape Cod Times and is dated May 29, 1985. It features an article about the Fogg Art Museum closing for the summer, with the headline "Fogg Art Museum to close for summer." The clipping includes a photograph of a building and a brief description of the museum's closure and reopening.

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A collection of newspaper clippings is placed on top of each other in a scrapbook. The clippings are black and white, and the text is printed in different fonts. The clippings are from different newspapers, such as the Harvard University Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and New England Newsclip. The clippings are about the Fogg Art Museum, which will close for the summer, and a musical debut at the Fogg.