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The image shows a scrapbook or album page containing several newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and museums, specifically focusing on Harvard's art museums and an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

1. Left Side (Harvard Gazette, May 24, 1985):

   • The headline reads "Guardians of the Fogg Mount An Exhibition of Their Own."
   • The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, where various employees, including guards, curators, and financial assistants, have curated their own exhibition.
   • The exhibition includes artworks selected by these employees, with prices ranging from $250 to $3000.
   • The article mentions that the exhibition will end on Sunday, May 26, and lists some of the participating employees and their chosen artworks.

2. Top Right (Boston Herald, June 6, 1985):

   • The headline reads "Harvard picks museums head."
   • The article reports that Harvard University has appointed a new director for its art museums, who previously worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other institutions.

3. Bottom Right (Cambridge Chronicle, June 13, 1985):

   • The headline reads "Bowron tapped to head Harvard art museums."
   • The article discusses the appointment of Peter Bowron as the new director of the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • It mentions his previous roles and achievements, including his work at the North Carolina Museum of Art and his contributions to various exhibitions and collections.
   • The article also highlights his plans for the Harvard Art Museums, including expanding the collection and enhancing educational programs.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, providing a snapshot of significant events and appointments in the art world during the mid-1980s.

The image shows an open scrapbook with two pages. The left page features a newspaper article from the Harvard Gazette dated May 24, 1985, titled "Guardians of the Fogg Mount: An Exhibition of Their Own." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, where guards, conservators, and financial assistants displayed their own artwork. There is a black-and-white photograph accompanying the article, showing some of the artworks on display, along with a description of the various pieces and the artists.

The right page has two newspaper clippings. The first, dated June 6, 1985, from the Boston Herald, announces that Harvard has selected Edgar P. Bowron to head its art museums. The second clipping, dated June 13, 1985, from the Cambridge Chronicle, provides more details about Bowron's appointment. It highlights his experience and background, noting that he previously served as the director of the North Carolina Museum of Art and that he would also oversee the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Both clippings include photographs of Edgar P. Bowron.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the mid-1980s regarding the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and the appointment of Edgar Peter Bowron as the new director of Harvard's art museums.

1. Top Left Clipping (Harvard Gazette, May 24, 1985):

   • Title: "Guardians of the Fogg Mount: An Exhibition of Their Own"
   • The article discusses the involvement of museum volunteers and staff in a project where they are managing and selling artworks from the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the exhibition, titled "Better than Buying Fresh," includes pieces from renowned artists and raises funds for the museum.

2. Top Right Clipping (Boston Herald, June 6, 1985):

   • Title: "Harvard picks museums head"
   • This piece highlights Edgar Peter Bowron's appointment as the new director of Harvard’s museums, specifically mentioning his previous roles at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Walker Art Center.

3. Bottom Clipping (Cambridge Chronicle, June 13, 1985):

   • Title: "Bowron tapped to head Harvard art museums"
   • The article elaborates on Bowron's qualifications and his extensive experience in the art world. It mentions his roles at the Walker Art Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and his expertise in European and Scandinavian art collections. Bowron is noted for his dedication to increasing educational outreach and awareness in museums.

The articles collectively emphasize the significance of Bowron’s appointment and his contributions to the field of art museums, highlighting his extensive background and the benefits of his leadership for Harvard’s museums.

The image displays several newspaper clippings from 1985, specifically from the Harvard Gazette and other regional newspapers, detailing news about the Fogg Art Museum and the appointment of Edgar Peter Bowron as the director of Harvard's art museums.

1. Harvard Gazette (May 24, 1985):

   • The main article is titled "Guardians of the Fogg Mount: An Exhibition of Their Own."
   • It discusses an exhibition where the keepers of the flame at the Fogg Art Museum, including guards, conservators, and financial assistants, are exhibiting their original works.
   • The exhibition includes a variety of media such as paintings, drawings, and sculpture by artists like Nick Lawrence, Ellen Sheppa, and others.
   • The article mentions that the exhibition aims to showcase the talents of the museum staff and includes works that range from $250 to $8000.
   • The exhibit runs until June 14, 1985.

2. Boston Herald (June 6, 1985):

   • The headline reads "Harvard picks museums head."
   • It mentions the appointment of Edgar Peter Bowron to head Harvard's art museums.
   • Bowron is noted for his previous roles at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.

3. Cambridge Chronicle (June 13, 1985):

   • The article is titled "Bowron tapped to head Harvard art museums."
   • It details Edgar Peter Bowron's appointment as the new director of the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • Bowron's extensive background and experience, including his roles at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, are highlighted.
   • The article emphasizes Bowron's dedication to increasing awareness of the museums and their collections through exhibitions and educational programs.

The clippings together highlight the dynamic activities and leadership changes within Harvard's art museums during 1985.

The image shows several newspaper clippings from 1985, detailing news about exhibitions and appointments at the Harvard Art Museums.

1. Top Left Clipping (Harvard Gazette, May 24, 1985):

   • Headline: "Guardians of the Fogg Mount: An Exhibition of Their Own"
   • Summary: The clipping describes an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by the museum's guards, conservators, and assistants. The exhibition includes a variety of original works created by these individuals, such as paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The event was organized by Nick Lawrence, a Boston painter, who helped the participants make money by selling their works. The exhibition aimed to raise funds for the museum and was well-received.

2. Top Right Clipping (Boston Herald, June 6, 1985):

   • Headline: "Harvard picks museums head"
   • Summary: This article announces Edgar Peters Bowron's appointment as the new director of the Harvard University Art Museums. Bowron, previously the director of the North Carolina Museum of Art, is noted for his extensive experience and leadership in the art museum field.

3. Bottom Right Clipping (Cambridge Chronicle, June 13, 1985):

   • Headline: "Bowron tapped to head Harvard art museums"
   • Summary: This clipping provides more details about Edgar Peters Bowron's appointment. It highlights Bowron's previous roles and his achievements, including his tenure at the North Carolina Museum of Art and his experience with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The article also mentions his vision for Harvard’s museums, emphasizing the importance of education and accessibility. Bowron's appointment is seen as a significant step forward for the Harvard Art Museums.

Each clipping contributes to a narrative of change and development within the Harvard Art Museums during 1985, focusing on both the creative contributions of museum staff and the leadership transition to a new director.

The image depicts pages from two different newspapers, each featuring articles related to art and museums at Harvard University.

Left Page (Harvard Gazette, May 24, 1985):

• Headline: Guardians of the Fogg Mount: An Exhibition of Their Own
• The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, where museum guards showcase their own artistic creations. The guards, who often spend long hours around great art, have contributed works in various media.
• The exhibition was conceived by Nick Lawson, a guard and a Boston painter.
• Participating artists include Nick Lawson, Kate High-Eliot, Ruth Butler, Barbara Folz, Gail Holmes, Eric Lawlor, Amanda Maroudas, Mel McLaughlin, Terry Hershock, Richard Newman, and Ellen Winner.
• The exhibition features works ranging from paintings and drawings to more unconventional materials like a dinosaur made from 3250 to 3800 soda can tabs.

Right Pages (Boston Herald and Cambridge Chronicle, June 1985):

Top Article (Boston Herald, June 6, 1985):

• Headline: Harvard picks museums head
• The article announces that Edgar Peters Bowron has been selected as the Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums.
• Bowron, previously the curator of the European paintings department at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is noted for his expertise in Italian Baroque art.
• He is set to replace the retiring former director, Seymour Slive.

Bottom Article (Cambridge Chronicle, June 13, 1985):

• Headline: Bowron tapped to head Harvard art museums
• This article also announces Edgar Peters Bowron's appointment as the new director of the Harvard University Art Museums.
• It details Bowron’s extensive background, including his role at the North Carolina Museum of Art, his studies, and his notable publications.
• The article mentions that the Harvard art museums, including the Fogg, Sackler, and Busch-Reisinger, have vast collections and serve both the academic community and the public.
• Bowron’s responsibilities will include overseeing significant collections from various periods and cultures, such as Western, Near Eastern, and Asian art.

Overall, the pages highlight both an innovative art exhibition by museum guards and a significant leadership change at Harvard's art museums.

The image shows an open scrapbook or journal with various newspaper clippings pasted on its pages. On the left page, there is a prominent article from the "Harvard Gazette May 24, 1985" with the headline "Guardians of the Fog: An Exhibition of Their Own." The article is accompanied by two black and white images of what appears to be sculptures or artifacts. The text of the articles is too small to read in detail, but it seems to discuss an exhibition related to this topic.

The right page contains a collection of smaller clippings with dates indicated as "JUN 6 1985" and "JUN 13 1985." These clippings appear to be from various sources and also seem to focus on topics related to museums or exhibitions. The exact content of the articles is indistinct due to the size of the text, but they seem to involve discussions of art, appointments, or announcements related to museum administration or events.

The overall impression is that of a carefully curated scrapbook or journal serving as a personal archive of events and articles related to museums, exhibitions, and possibly academia or cultural heritage.

The image shows an open scrapbook or photo album with three newspaper clippings attached to the right-hand page.

1. The clipping on the left side is from the "Harvard Gazette" dated May 24, 1985. It features a headline: "Guardians of the Fogg Mount An Exhibition of Their Own." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which includes works by artists who are guards, conservators, and financial assistants at the museum. There's a photograph of a person holding a canvas or art piece with a number "105" on it.

2. The top right clipping is from the "Boston Herald," dated June 6, 1985, with the headline partially visible as "Harvard picks museums head." The text mentions Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums and the appointment of a new director, replacing Thomas Bolas White.

3. The bottom right clipping is from the "Cambridge Chronicle," dated June 13, 1985, with the headline: "Bowron tapped to head Harvard art museums." The article announces Edgar Peters Bowron as the new director of the Harvard University Art Museums, discussing his background, previous roles, and future plans for the museums.

Overall, the scrapbook page appears to document events related to the Harvard Art Museums and their staff in 1985.

A book is open to two pages, both of which contain newspaper clippings. The left page contains an article titled "Guardians of the Fogg Mount: An Exhibition of Their Own." The right page contains an article titled "Harvard picks museums head." The book is titled "New England Newsclip." The book is placed on a gray surface.

The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, with two pages visible. The left page is dated May 24, 1985, and is from the Harvard Gazette. The headline on this page is "Guardians of the Fogg Mount An Exhibition of Their Own." The article discusses an exhibition titled "Out of the Fogg," featuring works by artists who are members of the Fogg Art Museum's staff. The text highlights the unique nature of the exhibition, noting that it includes original works by the museum's curators, conservators, and financial assistants. The exhibition is described as a response to the artists' desire to showcase their own work, and it includes pieces by notable figures such as Nick Lawrence, Ellen Rupp, and others. The article also mentions the exhibition's opening date and the artists involved.

The right page is dated June 6, 1985, and is from the New England Newsclip. The headline reads "Bourned tapped to head Harvard art museums." The article reports that Edgar Peters Bowron, currently the Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art, has been appointed as the new Director of the Harvard Art Museums. The article provides details about Bowron's background, including his academic credentials (degrees from Columbia University and the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University) and his previous roles at various art institutions, such as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore. The text also discusses the significance of his appointment, noting that he will lead the Harvard Art Museums, which include the Fogg Art Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The article highlights the museum's collections, including works from Germany, Scandinavia, and other regions, as well as its educational and cultural mission.

Both pages feature accompanying images. The left page includes a photograph of two individuals, likely artists, with one wearing a shirt that has the number "105" printed on it. The right page does not appear to have an accompanying image, focusing solely on the textual content. The layout is typical of a newspaper or magazine, with clear headings, subheadings, and body text, along with a structured presentation of information.