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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.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a notebook with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. The page is dated "December 20, 1973," as indicated by a handwritten note at the top. The clippings are from "The Jewish Advocate."

1. The first clipping on the left is titled "De Ribera Works at Fogg Museum." It reports that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University is displaying prints and drawings by Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652) from January 13 to February 25. It mentions that Ribera's works were widely collected and his influence is seen in later artists like Goya and Picasso. The exhibition is free and open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.

2. The second clipping on the right is titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums." It discusses the celebration of the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation at the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums in Cambridge. The event includes an exhibition of Swiss art, a concert, and a lecture. The specific details of the events are provided, including dates, times, and locations. The events are scheduled for January 20, 1974, with a reception at the Consulate General of Switzerland, a concert at 4 p.m., and a dinner at 6:30 p.m. The exhibition at the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums will be open from January 10 to February 3, featuring works by Swiss artists, including giants like Paul Klee, Ferdinand Hodler, and Meret Oppenheim.

The page also has some handwritten notes, possibly indicating the importance of certain sections or for reference purposes.

The image shows a document containing two newspaper clippings from December 20, 1973, from the Jewish Advocate.

The first clipping, titled "de Ribera Works at Fogg Museum," discusses an exhibition of prints and drawings by Juan de Ribera at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, running from January 13 to February 13, 1974. The article highlights that de Ribera’s works were painstakingly collected and influenced by the Renaissance era. It notes that the Fogg Art Museum is open to the public for free from Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

The second clipping, titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums," announces a series of events celebrating Swiss culture at museums in Boston. The event includes a reception and a dinner at the Swiss Consulate. The Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum will host a Swiss Ambassador’s opening. The article lists various attendees including the Swiss Ambassador, Dr. Fredric Schneider, and other notable guests.

The newspaper clippings also include a list of names and roles of individuals attending the events, such as the Swiss Consul General, Dr. Werner Sigg, and many others, indicating the high-profile nature of the gatherings.

The image shows a page from a clipping file, specifically from "The Jewish Advocate" dated Thursday, December 20, 1973. The page contains two main articles:

1. The first article, titled "de Ribera Works at Fogg Museum," discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The exhibit features prints and drawings by José de Ribera (1591-1652), spanning January 13 to February 24, 1974. The article notes that Ribera's works were widely collected and admired in the Baroque period but have since been overshadowed by more popular artists. The exhibit aims to bring Ribera back into the spotlight with the efforts of Jonathan Brown from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University. The Fogg Art Museum is open to the public free of charge on Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

2. The second article, titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums," describes a Swiss celebration that will occur at both the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The event is part of the 150th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation and will include a reception hosted by the Swiss Consul General, Dr. Werner Sigg. The article also mentions a series of events including a cocktail party, a dinner at the Cosmopolitan, and a reception at the Swiss Embassy. The Swiss Society of Boston and Friends of the Fogg Museum are organizing these events. The first event, a cocktail party, will be held at the Cosmopolitan Hotel on December 21, 1973, and will be attended by various dignitaries and ambassadors.

Additionally, there are notes and stamps on the page indicating it was part of a clipping file, with a date stamp from January 20, 1974, and some handwritten notes. The page appears to be preserved in a cardboard holder.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings dated December 20, 1973, from "The Jewish Advocate."

The page contains two articles:

1. Left Article: "de Ribera Works At Fogg Museum"

   • This article is about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
   • The exhibition features prints and drawings by Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652).
   • De Ribera was a Spanish painter who worked in Naples, and his works were avidly collected and painted during his time.
   • The article mentions that the reputation of de Ribera's work was revived in the 20th century, particularly through the efforts of Jonathan Brown, who is associated with the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University.
   • The exhibition is open to the public from January 13 to March 3, 1974, and admission is free.

2. Right Article: "Swiss Celebrations at Museums"

   • This article discusses a Swiss celebration that will be held at both the Fogg and the Busch-Reisinger Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The celebration is in honor of Felix Schnyder, the Swiss Ambassador to the United States, and will include a reception hosted by the Consul General of Switzerland, Werner Sigg.
   • The event will feature an exhibition of 17th-century Swiss paintings and drawings, curated by Cuno Amiet, Giovanni Giacometti, and Augusto Giacometti.
   • The event is scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Fogg Museum, and the list of attendees includes notable names like Mrs. George W. Thomsen, Mrs. Eric Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. William Woodard, and others.
   • The article also mentions that the Swiss Society of Boston and Friends of the Fogg Museum are involved in the preparations for the occasion, which is part of the 250th anniversary of Boston's Swiss community.

The page appears to be carefully preserved, possibly for historical or personal record-keeping purposes.

The image is a page from the publication "The Jewish Advocate," dated Thursday, December 20, 1973. The page contains several articles and announcements related to cultural events and exhibitions.

1. Article on "De Ribera's Works at Fogg Museum":

   • This article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University featuring works by Jusepe de Ribera, a Spanish artist from the 17th century.
   • The exhibition, which runs until January 6, showcases 13 of Ribera's prints and drawings from 1616 to 1633.
   • It mentions that Ribera's works were widely collected and imitated during his time and had a profound influence on 17th-century art.
   • The article also notes that Jonathan Brown, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at New York University, helped bring this exhibition to light.

2. Swiss Celebrations at Museums:

   • The article announces a Swiss National Day celebration at the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The event, part of the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation, will feature a ceremonial court with a procession of the "Swiss Guard."
   • The Swiss Consulate of Boston and Friends of the Museums are organizing the event.
   • The celebration is open to the public free of charge on December 28, from 8:30 PM to midnight.
   • The article lists various Swiss artists and historical figures whose works will be displayed or represented, including Alberto Giacometti, Auguste Giessner, Ferdinand Hodler, and others.

3. Announcement for Rose Walsh:

   • This section announces that an art exhibit featuring the work of Rose Walsh will take place at 4:30 PM at the Coos Art Gallery, located at 50 Boylston Street in Boston.
   • The exhibit is open to the public and free of charge.

4. List of Guests:

   • The article lists the names of several guests who will be participating in the Swiss National Day celebration, including prominent individuals and couples from the Boston area. Some of the names mentioned are Ambassador and Mrs. Henry J. Kellermann, Dr. and Mrs. George W. Thorn, and others.

The page overall focuses on cultural and artistic events, particularly highlighting an exhibition of historical art and a celebration of Swiss heritage.

The image displays a brown paperboard or cardstock with two newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings appear to be from "The Jewish Advocate, Thursday, December 20, 1973," which indicates that they are historical documents. The one on the left is partially covered by the larger article on the right, making it difficult to read in its entirety, but it seems to include information about "Ribera Works At Fogg Museum" and mentions an exhibition prepared and supervised by Jonathan Brown, dating the works back to 1635.

The article on the right is titled "Swiss Celebrations at Museums" and details an event involving Swiss celebrations at the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums, Harvard University. Names and specific event details are mentioned, such as a viewing of "The Christmas Story" in stained glass from the Grossmünster of Zurich and the involvement of various individuals in the celebration. The article also lists names of people expected to attend or highlighted within the context of the event.

The presence of these clippings on paperboard suggests they may have been intentionally preserved, perhaps for personal reference or as part of a scrapbook or collection of historical documents.

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.

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.

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.