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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806644

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This image shows a vintage archival clipping mounted on a piece of light brown, aged paper, likely from a scrapbook or personal collection. The paper has two punched holes on the right edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

The page contains three distinct newspaper clippings from March 14, 1975, documenting cultural events at Harvard University.


Top Left Clipping:

  • Photo: A black-and-white portrait photograph titled “Haitian Woman (1959)” by photographer Walter Rosenblum. The subject is a woman with dark skin, short dark hair, wearing a dark top with a white collar. She is looking directly at the camera with a solemn expression.
  • Caption: The text describes the photograph as part of a retrospective of Rosenblum’s photography (1937–1973) on display at the Fogg Museum through April 13. The exhibition includes 125 works.
  • Handwritten Note: Below the clipping, someone has written in blue ink, “Gazette March 14, 1975”, referencing the source newspaper.

Top Right Clipping:

  • Photo: A black-and-white action shot from an outdoor concert. Musicians of the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble are performing for a small audience seated on the grass in what appears to be the Fogg Courtyard. One performer stands on a slight elevation.
  • Caption (from the Harvard Gazette, March 14, 1975, page 2): Identifies the musicians — Louis Ignatius Goff (guitar), Lynne Priest Bajek (flute), and Louis Torelli (violin) — who began a week of afternoon concerts on Monday. The series concludes with a harpsichord recital by Mark Krull at 1 p.m. that day.

Bottom Center Clipping (Typed):

  • Headline: “EUCHARISTIC VESSELS” — with handwritten annotation beside it: “Med. School News Focus 3/14/75”.
  • Text: Describes an exhibition titled “Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages”, conceived and organized by graduate students. It opened March 14 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The show features high and late medieval liturgical art from American collections.
  • Also notes that an illustrated catalogue, gallery talks, and a lecture series (running through April 26) will accompany the exhibition.
  • The first talk is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, at 4 p.m. with Professor David Herlihy speaking on “Pressure in the Economy of the Early Middle Ages.” Two other talks and special activities are planned for April.

Overall, this page is a curated record of Harvard’s cultural life in mid-March 1975, capturing art exhibitions, music performances, and academic lectures — likely preserved by a student, faculty member, or local resident interested in the university’s events. The presence of handwritten annotations and the scrapbook-style mounting suggests personal significance or organizational use.


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The image appears to be a scanned page from a possibly academic or cultural publication. It contains three distinct elements:

  1. Left Side (Top Left): A black-and-white photograph of a woman, labeled as "Haitian Woman (1959)" by Walter Rosenblum. The text below the photo indicates that this photograph is part of a retrospective of Rosenblum's photography from 1937 to 1973, which will be displayed at the Fogg Museum through April 13. The text also notes that the exhibition includes 125 works in total.

  2. Middle Right: A black-and-white photograph showing a group of musicians and an audience. The text below this image is from the Harvard Gazette dated March 14, 1975. It mentions that members of the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble are leading a series of afternoon concerts on Monday in the Fogg Courtyard. The series concludes with a harpsichord recital by Mark Kroll.

  3. Bottom: A printed notice about an exhibition titled "Eucharistic Vessels." The notice dates to March 14, 1975, and mentions that the exhibition, conceived and organized by graduate students, features examples of Eucharistic Vessels from the Middle Ages. It will be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, and will run through April 26. The text also indicates that there will be an illustrated catalogue, gallery talks, and a lecture series accompanying the exhibition. A specific lecture by Professor David Herlihy is mentioned for March 19 at 4 p.m., discussing "Treasure in the Economy of the Early Middle Ages."

The page is bound with a hole at the top right corner, suggesting it was part of a larger document or binder. The overall context implies this is a collection of news articles and notices from a publication related to the arts, culture, or academic events at Harvard University in 1975.

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This image is a scanned document with multiple sections, likely related to cultural and academic events from March 14, 1975. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Top Section:

  1. Left Image and Caption:

    • The left side features a black-and-white photograph of a woman titled "Haitian Woman (1959)" by Walter Rosenblum. The caption mentions that it is part of a retrospective exhibition of his photography from 1937 to 1973 at the Fogg Museum, running through April 13. The show includes 125 works in all.
    • Below the photograph, there is a handwritten note that says "Gazette March 14, 1975."
  2. Right Image and Caption:

    • The right side shows a black-and-white photograph of a small group of musicians playing instruments such as a guitar, flute, and violin. There is a statue of a woman in the background.
    • The caption identifies the musicians as members of the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble performing in the Fogg Courtyard. The ensemble includes Louis Ignatius Gall (guitar), Lynne Priest Bujak (flute), and Louis Tavelli (violin). The caption also mentions that the series concludes with a harpsichord recital by Mark Kroll.

Bottom Section:

  • Text about "Eucharistic Vessels" Exhibition:
    • This section describes an exhibition of "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages" organized by graduate students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, opening on March 14 and running through April 26.
    • The exhibition features examples of high and late medieval liturgical art from American collections.
    • An illustrated catalogue, gallery talks, and a lecture series will accompany the exhibition. The first talk, given by Professor David Herlihy, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19 at 4 p.m., and will discuss "Treasure in the Economy of the Early Middle Ages."

The document appears to be a compilation of news clippings and announcements related to cultural and academic events at Harvard University on March 14, 1975.

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The image is a collage of two photographs and a piece of paper with text. The collage is placed on a brown-colored background. The photograph on the left is a black-and-white image of a woman with a serious expression. The photograph on the right shows a group of people sitting on chairs and playing musical instruments. The text on the paper reads "Harvard Gazette March 14, 1975 2."

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The image is a collage of two different images. The first image on the left is a black and white photograph of a woman with a serious expression. The second image on the right is a black and white photograph of a group of people sitting on the ground, possibly listening to a musical performance. There is also a text overlay on the image that reads "Harvard Gazette March 14, 1975". The collage is placed on a brown background.

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The image is a collage of three distinct sections, each presenting different visual and textual content:

Left Section:

  • Photograph: A black-and-white portrait of a woman with short, dark hair, wearing a dark jacket with a subtle pattern. The photograph is labeled as "Haitian Woman (1959) by Walter Rosenblum - at the Fogg through April 13 as part of a retrospective of his photography from 1957 to 1973. The show includes 125 works in all."
  • Handwritten Note: Below the photograph, there is handwritten text that reads "Gazette March 14, 1975." This suggests the photograph was featured in a publication dated March 14, 1975.

Top Right Section:

  • Newspaper Clipping: This section is a scanned page from the Harvard Gazette dated March 14, 1975.
    • Caption: The caption reads: "Members of the Reschika Chamber Ensemble (Louis Ignatieff, cello; pianist Lynne Priest Sugik; flute; Louis Trevelli, violins) lod off a week of afternoon concerts on Monday in the Fogg Courtyard. The series concludes today at 1 p.m., with a harpsichord recital by Mark Kröll."
    • Photograph: The accompanying image shows a group of musicians seated outdoors, likely in the Fogg Courtyard, with one figure standing in the background. The setting appears to be a performance or rehearsal area, with chairs and musical instruments visible.

Bottom Section:

  • Textual Announcement: This section is a typed announcement titled "Eucharistic Vessels: Mid-Century News Forum 3/14/75."
    • Content: The announcement describes an exhibition titled "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages," which is conceived and organized by graduate students. It is set to open on March 14 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
    • Details:
      • The exhibition will feature examples of high and late medieval liturgical art from American collections.
      • An illustrated catalogue, gallery talks, and a lecture series will accompany the exhibition.
      • The first lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19 at 4 p.m. and will be given by Professor David Herlihy, discussing "Treasure in the Economy of the Early Middle Ages."
      • Additional talks and special activities are planned for April.

Overall Context:

The collage appears to be a curated collection of historical documents and photographs, likely from an archival or exhibition context. It combines artistic photography, a newspaper article about a musical performance, and an announcement for a museum exhibition, all dated around March 14, 1975. The items suggest a focus on cultural and academic events at Harvard University during that time.

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This image appears to be a collage on a tan or beige cardstock background, featuring clippings from a publication, dated March 14, 1975, alongside a typewritten and handwritten note. Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  1. Photo and Caption (Left):

    • A black-and-white portrait of an individual, partially obscured (blurred).
    • Caption reads: Haitian Woman (1959) by Walker Rosenbaum – at the Fogg through April 13 as part of a retrospective of his photography from 1917 to 1973. The show includes 128 works in all.
    • Below the clipping, "Gazette March 14, 1975" is handwritten in blue ink.
  2. Photograph and Caption (Right):

    • Another black-and-white image shows a musical group (members of the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble) performing outdoors as a seated audience watches. Nearby, a person stands observing.
    • Caption identifies the ensemble's members and notes the concert took place on the Fogg Courtyard that Monday.
  3. Typewritten Note (Bottom):

    • A typed block of text labeled "EUCHARISTIC VESSELS Med School News/Focus 3/14/75" describes an exhibition about Middle Ages Eucharistic vessels organized by graduate students at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
    • Details about dates for lectures, an illustrated catalog, and gallery talks are provided.

The layout looks educational, likely documenting cultural or artistic events from the time.

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The image is a collage on a board comprising various elements. The largest item is a black and white photograph at the top left, which shows an individual from the shoulders up. The photo is captioned with a date, "March 16, 1975," written in cursive.

To the right of this photograph, there is a newspaper clipping from the "Harvard Gazette March 14, 1975." The clipping includes an image of what appears to be a group of individuals engaged in an outdoor activity, some of whom are seated in chairs. The caption below the image describes a musical performance and credits the individuals in the photograph as being part of the Isabella Chamber Ensemble.

Just below the black and white photograph, there is a typewritten note, headlined "EUCHARISTIC VESSELS: Wed. School 6th Floor Treasure Room." It mentions an exhibition of Eucharistic vessels of the Middle Ages at the Yale University. The exhibit is described, followed by details on a related lecture series specifically mentioning a lecture titled "Treasures in the Economy of the Early Middle Ages."

This collage appears to be an exhibit board or a collection of memorabilia highlighting events and exhibitions from March 1975, possibly related to art and academia.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with three mounted items related to events at Harvard University dated in March 1975.

  1. The top-left item is a newspaper clipping featuring a black-and-white photograph titled "Haitian Woman (1959)" by Walter Rosenblum. The caption explains that this photo was part of a retrospective of Rosenblum's photography from 1937 to 1973 shown at the Fogg Museum through April 13, 1975. Below the clipping, "Gazette March 14, 1975" is handwritten in blue ink.

  2. The top-right item is another newspaper clipping from the Harvard Gazette dated March 14, 1975. It shows a black-and-white photo of the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble performing an afternoon concert outdoors in the Fogg Courtyard, featuring specified musicians and their instruments. The text mentions that the concert series ends that day with a harpsichord recital by Mark Kroll.

  3. The bottom item is a typed announcement titled "EUCHARISTIC VESSELS," marked as from the "Med School News/Forum 3/14/75." It describes an exhibition organized by graduate students called "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages," opening March 14 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard. The announcement mentions the exhibition will feature medieval liturgical art, along with accompanying talks and a lecture series through April 26. The first talk is scheduled for March 19, presented by Professor David Herlihy on "Treasure in the Economy of the Early Middle Ages," with additional talks planned in April.

The page itself is on light brown paper with two punched holes on the right side, indicating it may have been part of a larger scrapbook or binder.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or binder. It’s a tan card stock page with three clipped items pasted on it:

  • On the left is a large black-and-white portrait of a person, with the face blurred. The caption mentions “Haitian Woman (1959) by Walter Rosenblum” and notes it’s part of a retrospective of his work; there appears to be a handwritten note at the bottom with a date.
  • In the top-right is a Harvard Gazette clipping from March 14, 1975 showing a courtyard scene with several people and musicians. A caption describes a Berkshire Chamber Ensemble performing in a Fogg Courtyard setting.
  • At the bottom is a small typed clipping about an exhibition titled “EUCHARISTIC VESSELS” at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, with details about the show, lectures, and dates.

Overall, it’s a collage of archival clippings related to art and photography from around the mid-1970s.