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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806510

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically "The Jewish Advocate," dated Thursday, December 20, 1973. The page contains two articles cut out and pasted onto a brown paper background.

  1. Left Article: Titled "de Ribera Works At Fogg Museum," it discusses an exhibition of prints and drawings by Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652) at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The article mentions that the exhibition is open from Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM and on Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM. It also highlights the historical significance of Ribera’s works, noting that his influence on 17th-century art is profound and that his reputation was admired and collected during his time. The article is signed by Rose Walsh.

  2. Right Article: Titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums," it reports on a Swiss celebration event held at the Fogg Museum and the Busch Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The event is described as part of a triple occasion involving the Swiss Ambassador, Felix Schnyder, and his wife, Mrs. Schnyder, along with the Consul General of Switzerland in New York and Mrs. Werner Sigg. The event includes a reception at the Consulate, followed by a black-tie dinner at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions the preparation and arrangement for the event, including the seating capacity and the guests attending, and is also signed by Rose Walsh.

The page appears to be part of a collection or archive, as indicated by the penciled annotations at the top, which include a date and what seems to be a reference or a recipient's name. The paper and the articles appear to be aged, suggesting that this is a historical document.

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This image shows two newspaper clippings pasted onto a beige sheet of paper. The clippings appear to be news articles.

  1. The article on the left is titled "de Ribera Works At Fogg Museum" and is from "THE JEWISH ADVOCATE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1973." It discusses an exhibition of prints and drawings by Jusepe de Ribera at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The article mentions that the exhibition will run through January 13 and provides information about Ribera's influence on 17th-century art and the efforts of Jonathan Brown to bring Ribera's work back into focus. It also includes the museum's visiting hours.

  2. The article on the right is titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums" and is from "HERALD AMERICAN 1/30/74 p. 21." It describes a Swiss celebration event scheduled for Friday evening at the Fogg and Busch Reisinger Museums in Cambridge. The event includes the participation of the Ambassador of Switzerland, Felix Schnyder, and other dignitaries. The article mentions a reception for the Swiss Colony of Boston, a black-tie dinner, and a preview of Swiss painters' works. It also lists some of the attendees and mentions car pools due to the energy crisis.

Both articles are neatly arranged on the beige sheet, which has two holes punched on the left side, suggesting it might be part of a binder or scrapbook. There is some handwriting at the top left corner of the sheet.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping that is pasted on a piece of paper. The newspaper clipping is from the "Herald American" on December 20, 1974. The clipping has two articles. The first article is about the exhibition of works by Ribera at the Fogg Art Museum, and the second article is about Swiss celebrations at museums. The clipping is pasted on a piece of paper with a hole punch on the left side.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine. The page is titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums." The page has a beige background with text in black font. The text is divided into two sections. The first section is titled "de Ribera Works at Fogg Museum." The second section is titled "Rose Walsh." The "de Ribera Works at Fogg Museum" section discusses an exhibition of works by the Spanish painter José de Ribera at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition is the first monographic exhibition of prints and drawings by Ribera since 1523. The exhibition is open to the public from Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The "Rose Walsh" section discusses Swiss celebrations at museums. It mentions that Swiss celebrations will be the order of Friday evening at both the Fogg and the Busch Bridge, for a right that is bringing Switzerland a reputation of being the land of the Swiss ambassador to the United States, Dr. Walter Schmider of Switzerland, and Mrs. Schmider will be coming to New York with them will be Consul General of Switzerland, Mr. Werner Sigg. Before the celebration for the Swiss Colony of Boston at the Museum, a reception for the Swiss Colony of Boston will take place at 4:30 at the Concord Hotel. Guests will continue on to honor the Fogg Museum for a sit-down dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the charming Court. The Swiss Society of Boston will be hosting this sit-down dinner as a feature of the 150th anniversary of Boston's Swiss Canal. The Swiss Canal was designed by Swiss engineer, Frederic Honsinger. At 8:30 a.m. a reception at the Swiss Consul General will open the pre-view of Swiss paintings at the Fogg Museum. Gianfranco Gianotti and Augusto Giacometti, the sons of the late Swiss painter, will be giving their consent, 29 Krikorian Gallery works have been gathered around the world, with the finest examples of the French Impressionists. Due to space limitations, only 200 can be seated at the opening ceremony, which will be supported by Mrs. Chester Hill and Wellesley guests (because of the energy crisis) and will be charged a price. Dining at the Curt will be the Swiss Colony of Boston, the Georges Dorlot, and the Curt of Mr. Georges Dorlot.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper titled "The Jewish Advocate", dated Thursday, December 20, 1973. The page features two distinct articles:

Left Article: "de Ribiera Works At Fogg Museum"

  • Headline: "de Ribiera Works At Fogg Museum"
  • Subheading: "At the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, through Jan. 13 is the first exhibition of prints and drawings by José de Ribiera (1897–1953)."
  • Content:
    • The article discusses an exhibition of works by José de Ribiera, a painter whose art was previously overlooked but is now being rediscovered.
    • It highlights Ribiera's influence on modern art and mentions that his works are being showcased at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, from December 13 to January 13, 1974.
    • The exhibition is noted to be free and open to the public on Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • A coupon for admission is included in the article, marked with the number 25.

Right Article: "Swiss Celebrations at Museums"

  • Headline: "Swiss Celebrations at Museums"
  • Subheading: "HERALD AMERICAN 1/30/74 P2"
  • Content:
    • The article announces Swiss celebrations being held at various museums, including the Fogg Museum in Boston and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
    • It mentions that these celebrations are in honor of the 10th anniversary of Boston’s Swiss Consulate and the 75th anniversary of the Swiss Society of Boston.
    • A black-tie dinner and reception will be held at the Fogg Museum on Saturday, December 22, at 8:30 p.m.
    • The event will feature a speech by Dr. Fredric Schryer, the Swiss Consul, and will include a tour of the exhibition of Swiss artists.
    • The article lists several notable attendees, including:
      • Rose Walsh (highlighted in a text box)
      • Jerene Humaker, Jr., Mrs. Humaker, Peter Humaker, William Morris Hunt, Dr., and Mrs. George W. Thorne, the James C. Dean, the Carl T. Gilberts, Dr. Richard Goff, Robert C. Paine, William A. Woodward, Mrs. James Ullman, Frohman Andersen, Alan Meigs Ellery Sullivan, the Francis W. Ramsey, the Frohman Andersen, Mrs. Eric Peterson, Dr., and Mrs. Roger Johnson, the Edward F. Sullivan, Dr., the Mrs. Philip LaCrofte, the Carlos Toisi, Dr., and Mrs. Nick Ferrero, among others.

Additional Details:

  • The page includes a date stamp at the top left corner: "Sent 1/30/74 to JC Britton plan".
  • The layout is typical of a newspaper, with columns of text and a clean, typed appearance.
  • The overall tone suggests a focus on cultural and artistic events, particularly those related to Swiss heritage and art exhibitions.

This page provides a snapshot of cultural events and celebrations in Boston and Cambridge during the early 1970s.

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The image depicts a scanned newspaper clipping from The Jewish Advocate, dated Thursday, December 20, 1973. The article, titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums," features a beige background with black text and is divided into three sections.

Section 1:
The first section, located on the left side of the clipping, discusses the exhibition of prints and drawings by Hugo de Ribera at the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights the artist's work, which was admired for its vivid color and pain-tinted style, and notes that it is being held in light of the efforts of Jonathan Brower to bring the collection to the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University.

Section 2:
The second section, situated in the middle of the clipping, announces Swiss celebrations at the Fogg and Busch Reisinger Museums. It mentions that Swiss Ambassador Ursula Schneider and Mr. Schneider will be the guests of honor at both museums, and that they will be joined by the Swiss Consul General of Switzerland in New York and Mrs. Werner Sigg.

Section 3:
The third section, located on the right side of the clipping, provides details about the celebrations. It states that the festivities will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Consulate, 338 Boylston St., Boston, and that there will be a black-tie, sit-down dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the charming Court. The Swiss Society of Boston and Friends of Switzerland have put weeks of preparation into this occasion, and it will be raised to the 10th anniversary of Boston's Swiss Consul, Dr. Fredone Homberger.

Additional Information:
At the top of the clipping, a handwritten note reads "Dec 21 1974-00 8:30pm" and "Swiss Celebration." The clipping is attached to a gray background, with a hole punched in the left margin and a small piece of paper with handwritten notes above it.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring an article about Swiss celebrations at museums. The clipping is from "The Jewish Advocate" and dated Thursday, December 20, 1973.

Article Details:

  • Title: "Swiss Celebrations at Museums"
  • Date: December 20, 1973
  • Newspaper: The Jewish Advocate

Content:

The article discusses the upcoming Swiss celebrations at museums, including the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It mentions that the events will take place on Friday evening, with a reception for the Swiss Colony of Boston at the Museum.

Additional Information:

  • Ambassador: Felix Schnyder, Ambassador of Switzerland
  • Mrs. Schnyder: Wife of Ambassador Schnyder
  • Consul General: Werner Rigg, Consul General of Switzerland in New York
  • Mrs. Rigg: Wife of Consul General Rigg

Overall:

The article provides information about the Swiss celebrations at museums, including the date, time, location, and attendees. It also mentions the ambassador and consul general of Switzerland, as well as their wives.

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The image displays a page from a scrapbook or album, featuring three newspaper clippings.

The page is made of brown paper and has a hole punched in the left side, suggesting it was once part of a binder or folder. The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with the largest one centered on the page and the other two placed to its left.

The central clipping is titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums" and appears to be from an unidentified newspaper dated January 20, 1974. It discusses a Swiss celebration event at the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which will feature Ambassador of Switzerland and Mrs. Schnyder as guests. The article also mentions that the event will include a reception for the Swiss Colony of Boston and a dinner at the Fogg Art Museum.

The top-left clipping is from "The Jewish Advocate" dated Thursday, December 20, 1973. It is titled "de Ribera Works At Fogg Museum" and discusses an exhibition of prints and drawings by Jusepe de Ribera at the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights the significance of de Ribera's work and notes that the exhibition is open to the public free of charge.

The bottom-left clipping is partially obscured by the central one but appears to be a continuation of the article from the top-left clipping. It is also attributed to Rose Walsh.

Overall, the image suggests that the person who created this scrapbook was interested in art, culture, and international events, and was collecting news articles related to these topics.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a scrapbook, featuring newspaper clippings and handwritten notes. The page is composed of brown paper with two holes punched on the left side, indicating its origin from a binder.

  • Newspaper Clippings:
    • Three newspaper clippings are visible on the page.
    • The top-left clipping is from "THE JEWISH ADVOCATE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1973" and discusses an exhibition of prints and drawings by Jusepe de Ribera at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The middle clipping appears to be from a different newspaper and is titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums." It describes a Swiss celebration event at the Fogg Museum and the Busch Reisinger Museum.
    • The right clipping is partially cut off but seems to be related to the same event as the middle clipping.
  • Handwritten Notes:
    • Several handwritten notes are scattered throughout the page.
    • The top note reads "12/3/74-OC 15th plan."
    • Another note reads "HEROLD AMERICAN 1/20/74 p.21."
  • Scrapbook Page:
    • The scrapbook page has a light-brown color with a smooth texture.
    • Two holes are punched on the left side of the page, suggesting that it was once part of a binder.

In summary, the image showcases a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings and handwritten notes, likely collected by someone interested in art exhibitions and cultural events. The clippings provide information about specific events, including an exhibition of Jusepe de Ribera's works and a Swiss celebration at museums. The handwritten notes appear to be references or reminders related to these events. Overall, the image offers a glimpse into the interests and activities of the person who created the scrapbook.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper titled "The Jewish Advocate," dated Thursday, December 20, 1973. The clipping is mounted on a brown cardboard backing.

The main headline of the clipping reads "Swiss Celebrations at Museums." Below the headline, there is a byline indicating the article was written by Rose Walsh. The article discusses Swiss celebrations that will take place at the Fogg and the Busch-Reisinger Museums, which will include a triple event featuring a concert, a lecture, and an exhibition.

The article mentions a lecture by Dr. Paul Schachter, a former U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland, and a concert by the Busch Reisinger Museum Chamber Players. It also lists various dignitaries and guests who will attend the event, including Jerome Hyman, Dr. William M. Burke, and others.

Additionally, there is a smaller article on the left side of the clipping titled "de Ribera Works At Fogg Museum." This article discusses an exhibition of paintings by the Spanish artist Jusepe de Ribera at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition features 33 paintings and is organized by Professor John Brown of the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University.

Overall, the image captures a newspaper clipping that highlights cultural and artistic events taking place at museums, specifically focusing on Swiss celebrations and an exhibition of works by Jusepe de Ribera.