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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings mounted on a brown cardboard background. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: "Report Recommends Changes In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits"
   • Author: Richard W. Ettelman
   • Date: October 24, 1973
   • Content: The article discusses a report drafted by two committees at Harvard University that recommends changes in the exhibits of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The report suggests shifting the focus from a predominantly Germanic emphasis to a broader approach that includes other European art forms. The report also recommends increasing the involvement of graduate students and faculty in the museum's activities. The article mentions that the report has been submitted to the Visiting Committee of the Board of Overseers and that no final action has been taken yet.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Title: "Ruth Maguire's legacy"
   • Author: Robert Taylor
   • Date: March 23, 1974
   • Content: This article reviews an exhibition of 86 prints at the Fogg Museum, featuring works by Ruth S. Maguire. The exhibition includes a variety of landscapes, figurative works, and abstract pieces. The review highlights Maguire's skill in capturing light and her innovative use of color. The exhibition is noted for its narrative delight and the inclusion of works by other artists such as Marc Chagall and Paul Klee.

3. Bottom Clipping:

   • Title: "The Calendar"
   • Date: March 15, 1974
   • Content: This section features a photograph of a snow-covered sign with the words "Jesus is coming soon." The accompanying text mentions that a 40-print exhibition is on display at the Fogg Museum through April 6, showcasing works by Roger Fry, Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell, and others. The exhibition is noted as a series organized by the Assistant Curator of Photographic Archives.

The clippings are arranged neatly on the cardboard, with each one secured by what appears to be tape or glue. The overall theme of the clippings revolves around art exhibitions and museum activities at Harvard University during the early 1970s.

The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, dated March 23, 1974. There are three distinct articles pinned to the page.

1. Top Left Article: The headline reads "Report Recommends Changes In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits." The byline is by Richard W. Edelman. The article discusses a plan to change the focus of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which has encountered opposition from the Fine Arts and German Departments. The report suggests shifting the museum's focus from its current survey approach to emphasizing special collections. The article mentions that faculty and graduate students are concerned about their exclusion from deliberations on the museum's future direction. It also includes quotes from various department heads and highlights the potential educational impacts of the proposed changes.

2. Top Right Article: The headline is "Ruth Magurn's legacy," authored by Robert Taylor. This article, dated April 6, discusses a collection of 60 prints at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, given by Ruth S. Magurn. It mentions that Magurn, who served as curator of prints from 1958 to 1965, had a significant impact on the department. The article describes the collection, which includes works by notable artists such as Claude Lorrain and Abraham Bosse, and highlights Magurn's contributions to the museum.

3. Bottom Article: The headline reads "The Calendar," and it features a display ad for an artwork titled "Untitled, 1972" by Jim Dine, which is on display at the Fogg Museum from March 15 to April 15, 1974. The ad includes an image of the artwork, which consists of the words "JESUS IS COMING SOON" in bold, stenciled letters. The description mentions that this is one of several works by Dine in the contemporary program at the museum, organized by Assistant Curator of Prints, David P. Becker.

The page also includes two dates written in red ink, "3/23/74" next to the "Ruth Magurn's legacy" article and "3/15/74" next to "The Calendar" article, likely indicating when the clippings were saved or the articles were published.

The image shows a collection of clippings from a newspaper or a magazine, likely from the Harvard Gazette, dated around March 1974. The clippings are pasted together on a single sheet.

1. Top Left Clipping (Report Recommends Changes in Busch-Reisinger Exhibits):

   • Title: "Report Recommends Changes in Busch-Reisinger Exhibits"
   • Author: Richard W. Edelman
   • Content: This article discusses a report that suggests changes to the Busch-Reisinger Museum exhibits, focusing on the Fine Arts and German Departments. The report, drawn up by two committees, recommends shifting from a survey approach to one that includes graduate students. The decision-making process was contentious, with faculty and students expressing concerns. No forum for discussion has been established yet, and the report is awaiting the board's decision.

2. Top Right Clipping (Ruth Magurn's Legacy):

   • Title: "Ruth Magurn's Legacy"
   • Author: Robert Taylor
   • Content: This article features a selection of prints from the Ruth S. Magurn collection at the Fogg Museum. It mentions that the exhibition is part of the Fogg’s ongoing effort to honor the legacy of Ruth Magurn, who was the Curator of Prints. The article highlights some notable prints, including works by Claude Lorrain and Abraham Bloemaert.

3. Bottom Clipping (The Calendar):

   • Content: This section includes a calendar item:
     • Image: A photograph of a sign that reads "JESUS IS COMING SOON."
     • Details: It is dated March 15, 1974, and mentions an exhibit titled "Untitled, 1972" by Jim Dow, displayed at the Fogg Museum from April 4 to April 14, alongside works by Roger Bier, Jonathan Green, and Jane Straus. It also notes a series inaugurated in 1971, organized by Assistant Curator of Photographs, Davis Pratt, which includes photographs by four New England photographers.

The clippings collectively cover discussions about museum exhibit strategies, legacy exhibitions, and upcoming events.

The image shows a collection of three newspaper clippings or articles attached to a piece of cardboard.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Title: Report Recommends Changes In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits
   • Author: Richard W. Edelman
   • Date: Not explicitly mentioned, but the clipping is from a 1974 issue.
   • Content: The article discusses a plan to change the Busch-Reisinger Museum's focus. A report by the Harvard Committee on Available Space recommended shifting the museum's emphasis from its current approach to German art. This decision-making process involved the Fine Arts and German Departments, and the report was discussed with faculty and graduate students. The opposition to the changes came from those who felt their interests were being excluded. The article mentions the chairmen of the departments and their views on the matter, including John M. Rosenfield and Lawrence F. Stevens.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Title: Ruth Magurn's Legacy
   • Author: Robert Taylor
   • Date: 3/23/74
   • Content: The article talks about a collection of 60 prints at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, which were donated by Ruth S. Magurn. Magurn, who was the Curator of Prints since 1958, is noted for her significant contributions to the museum, especially her efforts to preserve and curate the prints.

3. Bottom Clipping:

   • Title: The Calendar
   • Date: March 15, 1974
   • Content: This clipping features an event calendar for the Fogg Museum. It highlights an exhibit by Jim Dow, titled "Untitled, 1972," which was on display through April 4. The exhibit included works by Roger Biern, Jonathan Gee, and Jane Strachey, among others, and was curated by Assistant Curator of Photographs Davis Pratt. The exhibit included photographs by four New England photographers.

The articles collectively provide insights into the activities, decisions, and exhibitions occurring at Harvard's museums in the early 1970s.

The image contains three newspaper clippings mounted on a board, each addressing different topics related to art and museums.

1. Top Left Clipping - "Report Recommends Changes In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits"

   • Date: November 22, 1973
   • Author: Richard W. Edelman
   • Content: The article discusses a plan to change the Busch-Reisinger Museum's focus from its current emphasis on German art to a broader approach that includes other European art. The report was drawn up by two committees but faced opposition from both the Fine Arts and German Departments. The report recommends shifting the museum's focus to include a wider range of European art, but the proposal has encountered significant resistance. The article mentions that the Fine Arts Department's chairman, John M. Rosenfield, and the German Department's chairman, John I. Fennell, have voiced their concerns. The article also includes a statement from Daniel Robbins, the director of the Fogg Museum, who suggests that no action will be taken until further discussion.

2. Top Right Clipping - "Ruth Magurn's Legacy"

   • Date: March 23, 1974
   • Author: Robert Taylor
   • Content: This article focuses on a collection of 60 prints from the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, which were part of a gift by Ruth S. Magurn. The collection features works by artists like Claude Lorrain and Abraham Bloemaert, among others. The article highlights the significant contributions of Miss Magurn, who was a curator of prints at the Fogg Museum from 1958 to 1965. The prints are described as notable examples of landscape art from the 17th century.

3. Bottom Clipping - "The Calendar"

   • Date: March 15, 1974
   • Source: The Gazette
   • Content: This section features a photograph of an art piece displayed at the Fogg Museum. The photograph is titled "Jesus is Coming Soon" and was created by Jim Dow in 1972. It is part of an exhibition that includes works by Roger Brown, Jonathan Green, and Jane Strahler. The exhibition was organized by Assistant Curator of Photographs, Davis Pratt.

Overall, these clippings provide insights into museum exhibitions, changes in curatorial focus, and notable collections and artists associated with the Fogg Museum and Busch-Reisinger Museum during the early 1970s.

The image shows a newspaper spread from "The Gazette," dated March 15, 1974. It contains three main articles and a calendar notice:

1. Top Left Article: "Report Recommends Changes In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits"

   • Author: Richard W. Edelman
   • The article discusses a report recommending changes to the exhibits in the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The report, drawn up by two faculty members and a graduate student, faced opposition from the directors of the Busch and Fogg museums. Key recommendations include:
     • Converting the Busch-Reisinger into a museum for Central and Northern European art.
     • Moving the director of the Fogg, Daniel Robbins, to head the Busch-Reisinger.
     • Shifting the Avon Gallery to the Fogg.
     • Creating a new museum space for contemporary art.
   • The report was discussed at a meeting with the Voting Members of the Board of Directors, who will make the final decision. Faculty and graduate students were consulted, and the changes aim to enhance educational opportunities.

2. Top Right Article: "Ruth Magurn's Legacy"

   • Author: Robert Taylor
   • This article highlights a collection donated by Ruth S. Magurn to the Fogg Museum. The collection includes:
     • 60 prints by Paul Gauguin from Cambridge.
     • Exceptional prints by other artists, such as a Claude which was the first of its kind to enter an American collection.
     • Significant works like "Fog’s Curtain" by the German Expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and rare prints by Edvard Munch.
   • The article notes that the Magurn collection adds depth to the already impressive print collection of the Fogg.

3. Bottom Article: "The Calendar"

   • This section notes an exhibition titled "Jesus is Coming Soon," which ran from April 1 to April 26 at the Fogg Museum. The exhibit featured photographs by Roger Biir, Jonathan Green, and Joan Stahl, focusing on religious family snapshots from New England photographers.

The newspaper layout also includes the date and issue number (Vol. LXXIV, No. 7).

The image shows a board with what appears to be newspaper clippings and articles pinned to it. There are three main pieces of content, along with some annotations in pen.

In the top left, there's an article titled "Report Recommends Changes In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits" with a date stamped above as "Apr 9, 1974" and written by Richard E. Wolfman. This article discusses a report suggesting changes to the exhibits at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which focuses on Germanic arts.

To the right, there's a partial article titled "Ruth Magurn's legacy," dated "3/23/74," discussing a collection of 60 prints at the Fogg Museum. It is authored by Robert Taylor.

Below, on the left side of the board, is another clipping with the headline "The Calendar." This section includes a stamped date "March 15, 1974" and mentions "The Gazette." Below this title is an image of a weathered, hand-painted sign with the message "JESUS IS COMING SOON" on a roadside, with trees in the background. Accompanying the image is a caption describing it as "Untitled, 1973" by Jim Dow on display at the Fogg Museum and mentions others contributing to an exhibition on contemporary photography.

The board has annotations in pen, such as dates next to the articles ("3/23/74" and "3/15/74"), and the word "slight" written beside the "The Calendar" article.

This seems to be a personal collection or archive, possibly for research or to keep track of relevant events or articles.

This image shows a scrapbook or album page containing three newspaper clippings. The clippings are glued onto a piece of brown cardstock that has two punched holes on the left-hand side, indicating it might be stored in a binder.

1. The top left clipping is titled "Report Recommends Changes In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits" by Richard W. Edelman. The article discusses a plan to change the focus of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, touching on opposition from the Fine Arts and German Departments. It mentions committees, faculty concerns, donor stipulations, and ideas about emphasizing 17th-century Dutch art and contemporary art.

2. The clipping at the top right is titled "Ruth Magurn's legacy" by Robert Taylor, dated 3/23/74 (March 23, 1974). It talks about Ruth S. Magurn, who has served as curator at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge and is retiring. It mentions a collection of 60 prints on display in her honor and highlights her contributions and curatorial work. Part of the text is obscured by a white rectangular piece of paper.

3. The clipping at the bottom is titled "The Calendar" dated 3/15/74 (March 15, 1974) from The Gazette. It features a black-and-white photograph of a rough, makeshift road sign covered with the words "JESUS IS COMING SOON." The caption notes that the photograph, titled "Untitled," was taken in 1973 by Jim Dow and displayed at the Fogg Museum along with other contemporary photographs by New England photographers.

Overall, the page appears to document museum-related news and exhibitions, with a focus on art curation and photographic displays from the early 1970s.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and articles. The first clipping is titled "Report Recommends Changes In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits." It discusses a report that suggests changes to the Busch-Reisinger Museum's focus, which has aroused considerable opposition from both the Fine Arts and the Fogg Museum. The report recommends shifting the emphasis from traditional to contemporary art, but some members are upset about the survey approach from the Harvard art department. The second clipping is titled "Ruth Magur's legacy," which talks about a collection of 60 prints at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, through April 6, 1974. The third clipping is titled "The Calendar," which features a photograph of a sign that says "Jesus is coming soon." The last clipping is an advertisement for a photography exhibition at the Fogg Museum, which includes works by Roger Hien, Jonathan Green, and Jane Stark, among others.

The image depicts a mounted display board featuring three distinct sections, each containing text and design elements. Here is a detailed description:

Top Section:

• Title: "Report Recommends Changes"
• Subtitle: "In Busch-Reisinger Exhibits"
• Byline: "By RICHARD W. EDELMAN"
• Content: This section appears to be an article or report discussing a plan to change the focus of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard. The text mentions a committee's recommendation to shift the museum's emphasis from contemporary art to German art, particularly 17th-century Dutch art. It highlights opposition from faculty and students and notes that no formal decision has been made. The article also references discussions with museum directors and the Board of Overseers.

Middle Section:

• Title: "Ruth Magurn's Legacy"
• Subtitle: "ROBERT TAYLOR"
• Content: This section is a tribute or announcement related to Ruth Magurn, who is described as a curator at the Fogg Museum. It mentions her legacy, her role in the department, and her contributions to the museum. The text includes details about her career, such as her tenure since 1983 and her work with prints. There is also a brief mention of her influence on the department and a reference to her passing.

Bottom Section:

• Title: "The Calendar"
• Subtitle: "JESUS IS COMING SOON"
• Content: This section is a calendar entry or announcement, dated March 15, 1974, and attributed to The Gazette. It includes a bold, stylized text "JESUS IS COMING SOON" in large, prominent lettering. Below this, there is a small, faint image or design that appears to depict a figure, possibly a religious icon or a symbolic representation. The text at the bottom of this section provides additional context, mentioning an exhibition titled "Contemporary Photography IV" organized by Assistant Curator of Photographs Davis Pratt. The exhibition features works by Roger Birn, Jonathan Green, and Jane Strable, and is scheduled to run from April 4, 1974, through April 6, 1974, at the Fogg Museum.

Additional Details:

• Date Stamps: There are handwritten date stamps on the board:
  • Top Right: "3/23/74" near the "Ruth Magurn's Legacy" section.
  • Bottom Left: "3/15/74" near the "The Calendar" section.
• Layout: The board is structured with three distinct sections, each separated by white space. The text is typed, and the layout suggests it is part of an archival or exhibition display.
• Mounting: The board appears to be mounted on a wooden or cardboard backing, likely for display purposes.

Overall Context:

The image seems to be part of an exhibition or archival display, showcasing historical documents or announcements related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The content covers a range of topics, including museum policy changes, a tribute to a curator, and an upcoming exhibition announcement. The design and layout suggest it is intended for public viewing, possibly in a museum or gallery setting.