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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806641

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This image displays two newspaper clippings mounted on a piece of aged, light-brown paper, possibly a file folder or archive sheet, with two visible punch holes on the left margin. The clippings document cultural events and news from March 1975.

Top Clipping: "March Music at the Fogg"

This is a typed announcement, likely from a museum or arts program brochure, detailing a concert series.

  • Header: "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOGG" with a handwritten note above it: "March 6, 1975 / Medieval Music Focus".
  • Content: It announces a new Spring Concert Series presented by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble and Louis Ignatius Gall at the Fogg Art Museum, running from March 10-14. All performances were held at 2 p.m. in the museum courtyard and were open to the public and free of charge.
  • Schedule:
    • Monday, March 10: Berkshire Chamber Ensemble performing works by Molino, Telemann, Borghetti, Castelnova-Tedesco, Andriessen, and J.S. Bach, with Louis Ignatius Gall on guitar, Lynne Priest Bajak on flute and recorder, and Louis Tavelli on viola and violin.
    • Tuesday, March 11: Amherst High School Chorale directed by John Maggs, performing works by Haydn, Hindemith, and Orlando di Lasso.
    • Wednesday, March 12: Soloists Virginia Legula (flute) and Lee Wilson (piano) performing works by Beethoven, Debussy, C. Saint-Saëns, Ingolf Dahl, and Albert Roussel.
    • Thursday, March 13: Pianist Kenneth Ziegenfuss performing works by Chopin, Liszt, and J.S. Bach.
    • Friday, March 14: Mark Kroll performing on harpsichord, playing works by J.J. Froberger and J.S. Bach.

Bottom Clipping: "Museum’s collection yields ‘Craft into Art’"

This is a newspaper article from the Monitor, dated March 10, 1975, written by Caron Lo Brun Donkian, covering the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

  • Headline: "Museum’s collection yields ‘Craft into Art’" with a sub-headline: "Busch-Reisinger Museum opens $3 million development campaign with music and a show".
  • Summary: The article details the museum's new "Craft into Art, 1880-1960" exhibition and its launch of a $3 million, 12-year development plan.
  • Key Points:
    • The exhibition showcases an "outside collection of paintings, prints, drawings, weaving, sculpture, and decorative arts," highlighting the transformation of craft into high art.
    • The Busch-Reisinger Building, constructed in 1929, is noted for its German vernacular architectural style.
    • The museum has a strong collection of German Expressionist art and is planning to expand its scope to include complementary art from Scandinavian, Dutch, Swiss, Flemish, and Austrian cultures.
    • The article mentions a "live music" program associated with the exhibition and quotes museum officials, including Dr. Charles Kuhn and Professor Seymour Slive.
    • A specific feature is the "fine view" of the museum's famous Flietrop organ, played by E. Power Biggs.
    • The article also mentions a German Expressionist print show and special events at the Center for the Study of World Religions and the Medieval Club.

Overall Presentation:

The items are arranged vertically on the folder. The top clipping is a small, typewritten sheet, while the bottom is a larger, printed newspaper article. The handwritten note on the top clipping adds a personal or archival annotation. The entire composition suggests a carefully preserved record of arts and cultural events at Harvard University's Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums in March 1975.

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The image appears to be a scanned document or clipping from a newspaper or magazine. It contains two main pieces of content:

  1. Top Section: This appears to be a flyer or announcement titled "March Music at the Fogg" dated March 6, 1975. It lists a series of music events scheduled at the Fogg Art Museum, including the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, an Amherst High School Chorale, individual performances by musicians, and a harpsichord concert. The schedule covers the dates from March 10 to March 14, 1975.

  2. Bottom Section: This is a newspaper article titled "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'" from the "Monitor" dated March 10, 1975. The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and its development campaign. It mentions the museum's famous Flentrop organ, the exhibition "Craft into Art, 1880-1950," and the expansion of the museum's collection and activities to include German expressionist art. The article also highlights the museum's role as a center for German and Northern European art and culture and its commitment to education and research.

The document seems to be part of a collection of materials related to cultural or educational events and museum activities, possibly used for planning or reference.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, featuring two separate articles on a beige-colored background with two punched holes on the left side, suggesting it was part of a binder.

  1. Top Article:

    • Title: "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOGG"
    • Date: March 6, 1975
    • Content: This article announces the opening of a new Spring Concert Series at the Fogg Art Museum by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble with renowned Dutch classical guitarist, Louis Ignatius Gall. The programs will take place from March 10 to March 14, starting at 2 p.m. in the museum courtyard. The schedule lists the performers and the works they will perform:
      • Monday, March 10: The Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, Louis Ignatius Gall (guitar), Lynne Priest Bujak (flute and recorder), Louis Tavelli (viola and violin).
      • Tuesday, March 11: Amherst High School Chorale, John Maggs (Director).
      • Wednesday, March 12: Virginia Legula (flute), Lee Wilson (piano).
      • Thursday, March 13: Kenneth Ziegenfuss (piano).
      • Friday, March 14: Mark Kroll (harpsichord).
  2. Bottom Article:

    • Title: "Museum’s collection yields ‘Craft into Art’"
    • Source: The Monitor, March 10, 1975
    • Content: This article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum's $3 million development campaign and the opening of a new exhibition titled "Craft into Art, 1880-1950." The exhibition showcases the museum's collection of paintings, prints, drawings, weavings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Bauhaus. The article mentions the museum's commitment to expanding its effectiveness through a intensified schedule of special shows and highlights the museum's world-renowned Flentrop organ. It also discusses the museum's history, its collection of German expressionist paintings, and the support from the German Government and the Goethe Institute, Boston. The article emphasizes the museum's role as a center for German and Northern European art and culture.

The articles are neatly arranged on the page, with the top article being a smaller, typed piece and the bottom article being a larger, newspaper clipping. The page appears to be well-preserved, with the articles clearly legible.

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The image is a photograph of a page from a newspaper or magazine. The page contains two articles, each with a headline and a byline. The top article is titled "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOGG" and is dated March 10, 1935. It is credited to "Medine News/Focus." The article discusses a series of concerts featuring classical music performances by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble and other musicians. The concerts are scheduled to take place at the Fogg Art Museum.

The second article is titled "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'" and is also dated March 10, 1935. It is credited to "Caron Le Brun Danielian." This article announces the opening of a new exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition, titled "Craft into Art," showcases the museum's collection of applied arts, including works by notable German and Northern European artists. The article highlights the museum's commitment to preserving and displaying these works, which are considered important contributions to the art world.

Both articles are printed on a beige-colored page, with the text in black ink. The layout is straightforward, with the headlines at the top of each article and the body text below. The articles are separated by a horizontal line, indicating a clear division between them. The page appears to be from a publication that focuses on cultural and artistic events, given the content of the articles.

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The image is a collage of two different pages, one from a newspaper and the other from a magazine. The newspaper page has a heading "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOG" with a list of concerts. The concerts are performed by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, which includes musicians like Louis Ignatus Call, Virginia Bujak, and others. The concerts are open to the public, and the schedule is provided. The magazine page has a heading "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'" and discusses the opening of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The museum has a collection of German and Northern European art, and it will launch a $3 million development campaign. The museum's collection includes works by artists like E. Philip Flintrop and Walter Gropius. The museum's goal is to become a center for German and Northern European art, and it will offer free admission to organ concerts.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings mounted on a card or page. The top section is titled "March Music at the Fogg" and is dated March 6, 1975. It appears to be a program or announcement for a series of musical performances scheduled at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text lists a variety of concerts featuring the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, with performances by renowned musicians such as Louis Salko, John Borluga, and others. The schedule includes works by composers like Beethoven, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and Bach, among others. The performances are scheduled from Monday, March 10, to Friday, March 14, 1975, and are open to the public and free of charge.

The bottom section is titled "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'" and is dated March 10, 1975. This article discusses the opening of a new exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which focuses on the theme of "Craft into Art." The article highlights the museum's $3 million development campaign and its mission to expand the collection and showcase works that blur the boundaries between craft and fine art. It mentions the museum's expansion plans, including the acquisition of new artworks and the renovation of its facilities. The article also discusses the museum's focus on Germanic art, including works by artists such as Christian Dell, Henry van de Velde, and others. Additionally, it references the museum's educational programs and its commitment to engaging the public through exhibitions and events.

Both sections are printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting they are historical documents from the mid-1970s. The layout includes headlines, subheadings, and detailed descriptions, typical of newspaper articles from that era. The overall design is clean and structured, with clear typography and organized content.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings attached.

  1. The top clipping is a typed announcement titled "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOGG," dated March 6, 1975, with a handwritten note "Medical News/focus." It details a Spring Concert Series at the Fogg Art Museum by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble featuring classical music performances from March 10 to March 14, 1975. The program includes works by Molino, Telemann, Borgulya, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Andriessen, Haydn, Hindemith, Orlando Gidasso, Beethoven, Debussy, C. Saint-Saëns, Ingolf Dahl, Albert Roussel, Chopin, Liszt, J.S. Bach, and others. It lists the musicians and dates of performances.

  2. The larger clipping below, dated March 10, 1975, is titled "Museum’s collection yields ‘Craft into Art’." Written by Carol Le Brun Djalikian, it discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum's $3 million development campaign featuring music and an art show. The article describes the museum's history, exhibitions, and its German Expressionist art collection. It also mentions upcoming events, exhibitions, and notable contributions from various scholars and artists. The article emphasizes the museum's mission to promote cultural heritage and craftsmanship in art.

The page itself has a hole punched on the left and is a light brown color, possibly from aged paper. The clippings are neatly glued or taped onto the page. Handwritten notes in red and blue ink are visible above the titles of both clippings.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing two separate newspaper clippings.

  1. Top Clipping:

    • Title: "March Music at the Fogg" (handwritten at the top).
    • Date: March 6, 1975 (handwritten next to the title).
    • Content: The article announces a series of free public music concerts at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring notable musicians and ensembles. It lists specific performances, dates, musicians, and compositions that will be featured during the event.
  2. Bottom Clipping:

    • Title: "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art.'" (also includes handwritten notation with the date "Monitor: March 10, 1975").
    • Content: This article highlights the Busch-Reisinger Museum's $3 million development campaign, which includes exhibitions, music events, and a new facility at the Fogg Art Museum. It discusses efforts to preserve German and Northern European art and cultural heritage, focusing on its importance to the museum’s collection. The article also mentions exhibitions featuring German Expressionist prints, other artists, and the museum's broader plans.

The page uses typewritten excerpts and hand annotations (dates and context).

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on an orange-brown paper background, possibly for archival or presentation purposes. There are three distinct sections of text here:

  1. The top left clipping is titled "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOGG" with the subheading "Mediaeval/Renaissance Focus," and it discusses a schedule of music ensembles, the specific dates, and the pieces they are expected to perform. The date "March 6, 1975" is handwritten in the margin.

  2. The top right section seems to be a continuation of the previous clipping or another event notice, including more details about the performers and the musical works they are playing.

  3. The lower half of the image features a large newspaper article with the headline "Museum's Collection yields 'Craft into Art'." The byline attributes the article to Clarence Fanto from the "Monitor," and it's dated "MARCH 10, 1975." The article mentions a $3 million development campaign involving the Busch-Reisinger Museum and includes an extensive text discussing the events, exhibitions, and historical aspects related to the museum and its art collection. The text contains descriptions of the artworks and some commentary on the museum's efforts to blend craft and art.

Each clipping shows signs of natural aging, with some discoloration and wear, complementing the retrospective nature of the content. The arrangement of these clippings suggests that they were carefully preserved for reference or remembrance of the events and activities they describe.

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A single scrapbook page mounted on brown cardstock. It has two old newspaper clippings attached, one above the other, with binder holes punched along the left edge. The top clipping is a small notice about March music at the FOGG (a concert series), listing performers and schedule, with a handwritten caption at the top. The bottom clipping is a larger article headed “Museum’s collection yields ‘Craft into Art’,” about the Busch-Reisinger Museum and its development campaign, with a pink handwritten note marking the date and clipping title. The overall look is archival, like a page from a scrapbook or scrapbook-style display.