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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, September 1982-January 1993

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or album, containing newspaper clippings from July 1986. The page includes three distinct articles, each with a photograph and accompanying text. Here is a detailed summary of each article:

  1. Top Left Article (July 10, 1986)

    • Title: "Masterpieces of Italian Film"
    • Description: This article discusses a summer film series at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge, featuring Italian films from July 24 to August 21. The films are shown on Thursday nights at 7:30 pm. Tickets for individual film showings are $2.
    • Photograph: A black-and-white image of a man and a woman, possibly from one of the films being showcased.
  2. Top Right Article (July 24, 1986)

    • Title: "Antonioni's 'L'avventura'"
    • Description: This article highlights the screening of the film "L'avventura" by Michelangelo Antonioni, starring Monica Vitti and Gabriele Ferzetti. The film is part of the "Masterpieces of Italian Film" series and will be shown at the Sackler Museum on July 31 at 7:30 pm. Admission is $2.
    • Photograph: A black-and-white image of a man and a woman, likely from the film "L'avventura."
  3. Bottom Article (Sunday Globe, Section 2, 1986)

    • Title: "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia"
    • Description: This article, written by Richard Higgins, discusses various exhibits and events happening in the Cambridge and Boston areas. Key points include:
      • Harvard University's Widener Library displaying items donated to the fledgling university.
      • The Fogg Art Museum showcasing paintings, woodcuts, lithographs, and other artworks by artists such as Dürer and Rembrandt.
      • The Gutman Library at the Graduate School of Education exhibiting 17th-century textbooks.
      • The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts featuring photographs of the Tory Row mansions.
      • The Malkin Athletic Center displaying artifacts from a 1906 Radcliffe gymnasium.
      • The Brooks House Association hosting an exhibit on the history of Harvard and Radcliffe.
      • The Sackler Museum showcasing Italian films.
    • Photograph: None in this article.

The page is neatly organized, with the articles carefully cut out and pasted onto the album page. The articles provide a snapshot of cultural and educational events happening in the Cambridge and Boston areas during the summer of 1986.

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The image displays an open scrapbook or album with three newspaper clippings pinned to one of its pages. The clippings are from the years 1986 and 1987 and appear to be articles and reviews related to cultural events, films, and exhibits.

  1. The first clipping, dated July 10, 1986, is a review of the film "Shoeshine" from the "Masterpieces of Italian Film" series. The article mentions Vittorio De Sica and the screening details at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge, with tickets priced at $7. It also lists other screenings, including "L'Aventura" by Michelangelo Antonioni.

  2. The second clipping, dated July 24, 1986, is another review, possibly of the same film, "L'Aventura," directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, starring Monica Vitti and Gabriele Ferzetti. It provides details of the screening at the Sackler Museum, 485 Broadway, on Thursday, July 31, at 7:30 pm, with an admission price of $2.

  3. The third clipping, dated September 3, 1986, is an article titled "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia" by Richard Higgins. It discusses various exhibits at Harvard University, including rare books, engravings, and artifacts, highlighting the history and significance of the items on display. The article mentions specific items like the 1638 charter of the college, John Harvard's book, and a 17th-century text by Roger Williams. The exhibits are part of the 350th-anniversary celebrations of Harvard, open to the public with a focus on different aspects of the university's history.

The clippings reflect a focus on cultural and educational events, with an emphasis on film and historical exhibits.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the early 1980s, specifically from July 1986. Here’s a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (July 10, 1986):

    • Title: "MASTERPIECES of Italian Film"
    • Content: This clipping advertises a summer film series at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge, featuring Italian films. The series includes "Antonioni's 'L'AVENTURA'" starring Monica Vitti and Gabriella Ferzetti. It mentions that the film shows are held on Thursday evenings and are priced at $2.
  2. Top Right Clipping (July 24, 1986):

    • Title: Film Showing at Sackler Museum
    • Content: This clipping details the screening of Antonioni’s "L'AVENTURA," which is part of the "Masterpieces of Italian Film" series. It notes the film will be shown on Thursday, July 31, at 7:30 pm, and the admission price is $2.
  3. Middle Clipping (SFP, July 3, 1986):

    • Title: "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia"
    • Author: Richard Higgins, Globe Staff Writer
    • Content: This article describes several historical exhibits at Harvard University and Cambridge:
      • Harvard University's Widener Library: Focuses on the surviving books from the library of John Harvard, who died in 1638.
      • Fogg Art Museum: Features over 80 engravings and drawings by famous artists like Dürer and Rembrandt.
      • Cambridge Historical Society: Displays items from the Brattle Street Church, including a 17th-century textbook used by Harvard-educated schoolmasters.
      • Malkin Athletic Center: Exhibits Harvard’s football uniforms and memorabilia from the 1920s.
      • Harvard Square Exhibits: Features Harvard’s centennial celebrations and includes a student expense book from 1740, commemorating the first commencement in 1642.
      • Semitic Museum: Displays Jewish heritage items, including photographs, books, and letters, with an exhibit titled "Harvard's Arabian Nights."
      • Additional information notes that these exhibits are open to the public and highlight various historical and contemporary facets of Harvard and Cambridge.

These clippings collectively highlight cultural, educational, and historical events and exhibits from that period.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and a page from a newspaper, all dated from July 1986.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "MASTERPIECES of Italian Film"
    • Description: It advertises a summer film series at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge, featuring films by Vittorio De Sica and others. The series runs from July 17 to July 24, 1986, with showings at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $2.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "ANTONIONI'S 'LAVENTURA,' starring Monica Vitti and Gabriele Ferzetti"
    • Description: This clipping also pertains to the same series at the Sackler Museum, specifically mentioning the film "L'Avventura" by Federico Fellini. It shows on July 31 at 7:30 PM, with admission costing $2.
  3. Middle Clipping:

    • Title: "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia"
    • Author: Richard Higgins, Boston Globe
    • Date: July 3, 1986
    • Description: This article discusses various exhibits at Harvard University and surrounding areas, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the memorabilia on display. It mentions:
      • The Widener Library and its 17th-century books.
      • The Fogg Art Museum and its 80 engravings by Rembrandt and others.
      • The Cambridge Historical Society’s display on the Brattle Street Loyalists.
      • The Malkin Athletic Center and its football used in Harvard’s 1905 game.
      • The Harvard Art Museums' focus on Jewish history and the 19th-century Arab Nights exhibit.
      • The opening of various exhibits in celebration of Harvard’s 350th anniversary, with events spanning from July 2 to July 31.

The newspaper page in the bottom section features parts of these articles and advertisements, giving context to the exhibits and events detailed in the clippings. The overall theme is the celebration and exhibition of historical and cultural memorabilia at Harvard University and its surrounding areas in the summer of 1986.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings from 1986, each detailing different events and exhibits at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Clipping (July 10, 1986):

    • Headline: "Masterpieces of Italian Film"
    • Content: This clipping announces a summer film series at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge, featuring Italian films from the 1950s and 1960s. The films include "Divorzio all'italiana" by Pietro Germi and "Otto e mezzo" by Federico Fellini. The showings are scheduled for July 24 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for individual film showings are $2.
  2. Top Right Clipping (July 24, 1986):

    • Headline: "Antonioni's 'L'Aventura'"
    • Content: This clipping advertises a showing of Michelangelo Antonioni's "L'Aventura," starring Monica Vitti and Gabriele Ferzetti, as part of the "Masterpieces of Italian Film" series at the Sackler Museum on July 31 at 7:30 PM. Admission is $2.
  3. Bottom Clipping (SFP, July 3, 1986):

    • Headline: "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia"
    • Content: This article by Richard Higgins describes various exhibits at Harvard University celebrating the 350th anniversary of the founding of Harvard College. Exhibits include:
      • At the Fogg Art Museum: Works by Durer and Rembrandt.
      • At the Houghton Library: John Harvard's surviving book.
      • At the Graduate School of Education: Textbooks used by Harvard-educated schoolmasters.
      • At the Harvard Historical Society: Cambridge Loyalists during the Revolution.
      • At the Malden Athletic Center: Harvard’s athletic history.
      • At the Semitic Museum: Exhibits on Jewish students and faculty at Harvard and Radcliffe, including manuscripts and photographs.
      • At the Peabody Museum: Arab Nights, featuring miniatures from "One Thousand and One Nights."
    • The exhibits are part of Harvard's tricentennial celebrations, running from July 4 through August 2, and are open to the public.

These clippings collectively highlight the cultural and academic activities taking place at Harvard during the summer of 1986, marking significant historical and artistic events.

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The image is a newspaper spread featuring several articles and clippings from July 1986. Here's a detailed summary:

Top Left Section:

  • Date: July 10, 1986
  • Source: Newhouse News Service
  • Content: An article titled "Masterpieces of Italian Film" announces a summer film series at the Sackler Museum. The series includes a showing of the film "Fellini's Roma" on July 24 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for individual film showings are $2.

Top Right Section:

  • Date: July 24, 1986
  • Source: Another newspaper, likely the Somerville Journal
  • Content: This section also discusses the "Masterpieces of Italian Film" series, highlighting the film "L'Aventura" starring Monica Vitti and Gabriele Ferzetti, which is showing at the Sackler Museum on July 31 at 7:30 PM.

Bottom Section:

  • Date: July 3, 1986
  • Source: Boston Globe, Newhouse News Service
  • Article Title: "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia"
  • Author: By Richard Higgins, Globe Staff

Article Content:

The article discusses various exhibits at Harvard University that showcase historical memorabilia.

  1. Houghton Library:

    • Features the only surviving book from the library of John Harvard, donated to the college in 1638.
    • The exhibit includes works by John Harvard's contemporaries.
  2. Fogg Art Museum:

    • Displays 80 engravings by artists like Durer and Rembrandt.
    • Highlights the history of printmaking.
  3. Harvard Graduate School of Education's Monroe C. Gutman Library:

    • Features 17th-century textbooks and handwritten schoolmasters' guides.
  4. Cambridge Historical Society at Harvard Square:

    • Offers a glimpse into the history of Cambridge with exhibits on local loyalists during the American Revolution.
  5. Malcolm Athletic Center:

    • Exhibits related to the history of Harvard's football program, including a football from the 1870s and items from the first Harvard-Yale game in 1875.

The article mentions that these exhibits will be open to the public at various times, with some running specific programs throughout the summer and beyond. Some exhibits have a contemporary focus and are free to the public.

General Notes:

  • The exhibits collectively offer a wide range of historical and cultural artifacts, from rare books and art to sports memorabilia and educational materials.
  • The exhibits are part of the celebration of Harvard’s 350th anniversary.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album where newspaper clippings have been pasted in. There are three clips visible, two at the top and one larger article at the bottom. The article at the bottom is titled "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia" by Richard Higgins and features a four-column layout of text. It provides detailed information about various exhibits at Harvard University's museums, as well as some other details that are not fully visible due to the image's framing. Each clipping has a handwritten date at the top, with the visible top-left and bottom articles dated July 10, 1986, and the bottom one dated September 5, 1985. The clippings seem to be part of a collection or a project, perhaps relating to historical exhibitions. The top left article also includes a small black and white photo accompanying the text.

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The image shows a scrapbook or a scrapbook-like page with three newspaper clippings attached to it.

  1. The top left clipping, dated July 10, 1986, features a black and white photo of two people sitting at a table in what appears to be a formal setting. The text mentions a summer film series at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge, featuring the Italian film "Umberto D" by Vittorio De Sica. It states the showing will be on Thursday, July 24, at 7:30 pm, with tickets priced at $2 for individual film showings.

  2. The top right clipping, dated July 24, 1986, shows a black and white photo of a man and a woman in an intimate pose. The text discusses the film "L'Avventura" starring Monica Vitti and Gabriele Ferzetti, which will be shown at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge on Thursday, July 31, at 7:30 pm. This is noted as the last offering of the "Masterpieces of Italian Film" summer film series, with admission costing $2.

  3. The bottom clipping, dated September 2, 1986, is a longer article titled "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia" by Richard Higgins, Globe Staff. It discusses an exhibit at Harvard University’s Widener Library to celebrate the 350th anniversary of America’s oldest college. The article mentions more than 80 engravings, woodcuts, lithographs, and other works by artists like Durer and Rembrandt being on display. It also references several other historical exhibits related to Harvard and the surrounding community, including memorabilia from the Malkin Athletic Center and various historical artifacts from different centuries.

The clippings appear to be part of a collection focused on cultural and historical events around Harvard and Cambridge.

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A page from a newspaper is open to two articles. The first article is about a film series at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge, featuring Italian films. The second article is about exhibits at Harvard University, showcasing memorabilia to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the university. The exhibits include items from the archives, such as textbooks and manuscripts, as well as memorabilia from Harvard's history and relationship to Cambridge.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine dated July 24, 1986, featuring a collection of clippings or articles arranged in a scrapbook-like format. The page is divided into several sections, each containing different types of content:

Top Left Section:

  • Headline: "MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN FILM"
  • Details: This section announces a summer film series at the Sackler Museum in Cambridge. It highlights a film screening of Antonioni's "L'AVVENTURA," starring Monica Vitti and Gabriele Ferzetti, scheduled for Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. The film is part of the "Masterpieces of Italian Film" series, and tickets cost $2.

Top Right Section:

  • Headline: "ANTONIONI'S 'L'AVVENTURA,' STARRING MONICA VITTI AND GABRIELE FERZETTI, IS SHOWING AT THE SACKLER MUSEUM, 485 BROADWAY IN CAMBRIDGE ON THURSDAY, JULY 31 AT 7:30 P.M. AS PART OF THE MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN FILM'S SUMMER FILM SERIES. ADMISSION $2."
  • Details: This is a duplicate or expanded version of the announcement from the top left, providing more context about the film screening.

Bottom Section:

  • Headline: "Exhibits showcase centuries of memorabilia"
  • Subheading: By Richard Higgins
  • Content: This article discusses various exhibits opening at Harvard University in conjunction with the 350th anniversary of the college. Key points include:
    • Fogg Art Museum: Features works by artists such as John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt, and others, including 17th-century textbooks used at Harvard.
    • Cambridge Historical Society: Displays items related to Harvard Square, including a student expense book from 1740.
    • Malkin Athletic Center: Showcases athletic memorabilia, including Harvard’s football victory over Oregon in 1924.
    • Other Exhibits: Mentions displays at the Semitic Museum, the Phillips Brooks House Association, and the Jewish Students on Deer Island, among others.

Visual Layout:

  • The page is structured with clear headings and subheadings, making it easy to scan for specific information.
  • The clippings are arranged in a collage format, with text and images (though no visible images are present in this particular page) likely intended to provide visual context for the articles.
  • The page includes dates and sources, such as "SOMERVILLE JOURNAL" and "BOSTON GLOBE," indicating the origin of the clippings.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a historical snapshot of cultural and academic events in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the summer of 1986. It highlights film screenings, museum exhibits, and historical displays, reflecting a vibrant community engagement with art, history, and education. The layout suggests it is part of a scrapbook or archive, preserving news and events from that era.