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The image shows a newspaper clipping attached to a brown folder. The article, titled "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director," reports that Seymour Slive has been appointed as the Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, effective March 10. Slive had been the Acting Director since September 1974.

Key points from the article include:

• The Fogg Museum, opened in 1895, is known for its collection of European prints and drawings, as well as Italian, French, British, American, and Oriental art.
• Slive, a Harvard graduate, has taught art history at the university and is recognized for his expertise in Dutch and Flemish art.
• The Fogg Museum is described as a teaching museum, with a mandate to train students and promote visual literacy.
• Slive plans to continue teaching while serving as director and aims to involve students more in the museum's operations.
• The museum faces challenges with limited exhibition space and storage issues.
• Slive has authored several books and articles on art history and has been recognized for his scholarly work.

The folder has a handwritten note on the front that reads "Complete 14 March 1975."

The image shows a newspaper clipping titled 'Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director' with the byline indicating it was written by Seymour Slive, the Gleason Professor of Fine Arts and the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. The appointment was announced on March 10, 1975. The article discusses Slive's vision for the museum, emphasizing its role as a teaching institution and the need to promote visual literacy. He plans to address the lack of exhibition space and aims to make the museum more accessible to students. The article also mentions his plans to improve the museum's facilities, including better climate control, and his intentions to continue his scholarly work. Additionally, a handwritten note at the bottom of the clipping indicates that the article was published in the 'Gayette' on March 14, 1975.

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated March 14, 1975, detailing the appointment of Seymour Slive as the new Director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

1. Appointment and Background:

   • Seymour Slive, a Gleason Professor of Fine Arts, was appointed as the Director of the Fogg Art Museum. The appointment took effect on March 10, 1975.
   • Previously, Slive had been the Acting Director of the Fogg since September 1974 and had taught art history at the University since 1954.

2. The Fogg Museum:

   • The museum, established in 1895, is known for its collections of European prints and drawings, and it houses the University’s Department of Fine Arts, Fine Arts Library, and classrooms.
   • The current building, completed in 1927, lacks sufficient space, which Slive plans to address.

3. Goals and Vision:

   • Slive's primary goal is to enhance visual literacy among students. He aims to increase the museum's exhibition space to showcase significant artworks.
   • He intends to train more art historians and museum professionals, believing this will improve the museum's ability to attract and educate visitors.

4. Challenges:

   • The museum currently lacks adequate space to display its extensive collection, and Slive mentions that many important works are stored in the depot.
   • He also notes the need to address the museum's current physical limitations, such as the lack of a wing added before World War II.

5. Other Activities:

   • Slive has authored numerous books and articles, including works on 17th-century Dutch painting, and has received awards for his scholarly contributions.

Slive's appointment is seen as a significant step towards expanding the educational and exhibition capabilities of the Fogg Art Museum.

The image is a newspaper clipping titled "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director." It discusses the appointment of Seymour Slive as the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, effective March 10. Slive had been acting director since September 1974 and had taught art history at the university since 1954.

Key points from the article include:

• The Fogg Museum, opened in 1895, houses various art collections, including Western, Indian, Oriental, and European prints and drawings. It is known for its European prints and drawings collection.
• The museum building, completed in 1927, serves as a teaching museum, with exhibits planned by graduate students and administrators.
• Slive's mandate is to make the museum more visually literate by increasing exhibition spaces and promoting visual literacy through more student interaction with art.
• He plans to increase exhibition space by adding a second job for curators and staff, aiming to draw more graduate students into museum training programs.
• Slive also aims to improve the museum's environment by addressing temperature and humidity issues, and he hopes to secure funding for the museum's needs.
• The article notes Slive's extensive scholarly work, including numerous books and articles, particularly on Dutch painting.

The clipping is dated March 14, 1975, and appears to be a copy of a newspaper article from the Gazette.

The image is a newspaper clipping dated Cayute, March 14, 1975, announcing that Seymour Slive has been appointed Director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

1. Appointment Details:

   • Seymour Slive, a Gleason Professor of Fine Arts, was appointed Director of the Fogg Art Museum on March 10, 1975.
   • This appointment was effective immediately.

2. Background of Seymour Slive:

   • Slive had been acting as the Director of the Fogg Museum since September 1974.
   • He has taught art history at Harvard since 1954.

3. History and Scope of the Fogg Art Museum:

   • The museum, opened in 1895, houses a diverse collection of art, including works from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and the ancient Near East.
   • The museum is particularly known for its collection of European prints and drawings.
   • The current building, completed in 1927, includes the University's Department of Fine Arts, the Fogg Library, and classrooms.

4. Slive's Vision for the Museum:

   • Slive intends to maintain the museum's focus on teaching and research.
   • He emphasizes the importance of visual literacy and believes students should be exposed to artworks that might otherwise be "crushed" by their sheer number.
   • He hopes to expand the museum's exhibition space, which is currently limited, and is exploring the possibility of adding a wing to the building.

5. Museum Operations and Challenges:

   • Slive mentions that many important works are stored in the depot due to lack of space.
   • He plans to increase the museum's visibility and encourage more students to engage with the collections.
   • He aims to improve the climate control in the museum to better preserve the artworks.

6. Academic and Scholarly Contributions:

   • Slive is known for his scholarly work, including books and articles on Dutch painting and Frans Hals.
   • He has written ten books and over twenty articles, with his work on Frans Hals being particularly notable.

The clipping captures Slive's intentions to enhance the museum’s educational and research capabilities while addressing space constraints and improving the preservation of artworks.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Gazette dated March 14, 1975. The headline reads "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director." Here's a detailed summary of the article:

Seymour Slive, a professor of Fine Arts at Harvard University, was appointed as the new Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum. His appointment was effective on March 10, succeeding John Coolidge who had been Acting Director since September 1974.

The Fogg Museum, established in 1895, is noted for its comprehensive collection of art from Europe, America, India, and the Orient, with a particular strength in Western art. The museum is also recognized for its significant collection of European prints and drawings.

The Fogg Museum building, completed in 1927, houses Harvard’s Department of Fine Arts, the Fine Arts Library, and various classrooms, making it a central hub for training museum curators and administrators. The museum regularly collaborates with University art courses and hosts exhibitions organized by students.

Slive emphasizes the importance of visual literacy and believes students should be exposed to original artworks to fully appreciate them. He mentions that many great works are stored in the museum's depot because there isn't enough space to display them all.

Slive aims to expand the museum’s role in education by integrating it more closely with academic courses. He envisions transforming the museum into a place where students can draw inspiration and gain practical experience. Slive also plans to address the museum’s need for more space and to regulate its temperature and humidity to better preserve the artwork.

Additionally, Slive is an accomplished art historian, having authored numerous books and articles, notably on 17th-century Dutch painters like Frans Hals, Rembrandt, and Jacob van Ruisdael. He has also published scholarly works in his field.

The image shows a newspaper article mounted on a piece of cardboard. The headline reads "Silve Becomes Fogg Museum Director" and describes Seymour Slive, Gleson Professor of Fine Arts, as having been appointed Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum. The text covers details about the appointment, Slive's background, including his role since December 1974, and his perspectives on art education and the functions of the museum. The article is dated at the bottom with handwritten text that says "Gazette 14 March 1978". There are four holes punched evenly along the left side of the cardboard, suggesting that this article may have once been stored in a binder or similar filing system. The cardboard backing and the way the article is affixed (likely glued) indicate an effort to preserve or display the information.

The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director." The article announces that Seymour Slive, Gleason Professor of Fine Arts, has been appointed Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum, effective immediately from Monday, March 10.

Key points from the article:

• Slive has been Acting Director of the Fogg Museum since September 1974.
• The Fogg Museum, opened in 1895, houses many works of art, including European prints and drawings, and serves as a teaching museum.
• Slive emphasizes the importance of visual literacy and training college students to appreciate great art.
• He plans to build museum space and acquire equipment to regulate the museum environment.
• He aims to continue both teaching and museum work, writing books and articles, especially on 17th-century Dutch painting.
• The article notes Slive's published works and awards received.

At the bottom of the clipping, there is a handwritten note with the text: "Gazette 14 March 1975."

The clipping is mounted on a brown paper with two punched holes on the left side.

The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping featuring an article titled "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director." The clipping is dated March 14, 1975, and appears to be from a publication called "Ganymede." The article discusses the appointment of Seymour Slive as the new Director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The article highlights Mr. Slive's background, including his role as a Gleason Professor of Fine Arts and his previous position as Acting Director of the Fogg Museum since September 1974. It mentions that Mr. Slive has taught art history at the University since 1954. The article also emphasizes the significance of the Fogg Museum, which opened in 1895 and has a collection of European prints and drawings.

The article notes that the Fogg Museum is considered one of the finest institutions in the world for its collection of art, and Mr. Slive sees the museum as having a strong artistic heritage. He hopes to expand the museum's facilities, including the addition of a wing, and improve the training of art historians, curators, and critics. Mr. Slive also plans to acquire equipment to regulate temperature and humidity within the museum.

The article mentions that Mr. Slive will continue his work as a teacher and scholar while attending to the museum's needs. He has written ten books and has published twenty articles, most of which are on the period of 17th-century Dutch painting. His most recent work, "The Rembrandt Drawings," was awarded the first two volumes of this work by the College Art Association for the most distinguished American or Canadian publication by an academic in 1970.

The clipping is placed on a beige background, and there is a small hole in the upper left corner of the paper. The text is written in black ink, and the image appears to be a scanned copy of the original newspaper clipping.

The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper or publication dated 14 March 1975, as indicated by the handwritten note at the bottom. The article is titled "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director" and discusses the appointment of Seymour Slive, a professor at the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, as the new director of the museum.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Appointment Details:

   • Seymour Slive was appointed as the director of the Fogg Art Museum on Monday, March 10, and his appointment became effective on the same day.
   • Slive had been serving as the Acting Director of the Fogg Museum since September 1974.

2. Background on Seymour Slive:

   • Slive is described as a Glasson Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard.
   • He has taught art history at the University since 1954.
   • The Fogg Museum, established in 1895, is noted for its extensive collection of American, Indian, and Oriental art, as well as Western art. It is particularly renowned for its collection of European prints and drawings.

3. The Fogg Museum:

   • The museum is housed in a present museum building completed in 1927, which includes the Fine Arts Library, Department of Fine Arts, the Fine Arts Library, and classrooms.
   • It serves as a leading training center for museum curators and administrators, often planning exhibitions in coordination with University art students and faculty.
   • The museum is described as a teaching museum, with a mandate to train college students to become visually literate.

4. Slive’s Vision and Goals:

   • Slive emphasizes the importance of exhibition space, noting that the museum is "bursting at the seams" due to limited space for displaying its vast collection.
   • He plans to initiate a second job in addition to that of initiating, training, curating, and criticizing museum administrators of art historians, and critics.
   • He aims to attract more young art historians to the museum, as he observes a trend among young art historians to prefer academic positions over museum work.
   • Slive intends to continue his work as a teacher and scholar, writing ten books and twenty periodic articles, many of which focus on 17th-century Dutch painting.

5. Slive’s Contributions:

   • The article highlights Slive’s scholarly achievements, including the publication of a 17-volume work titled Dutch Life and Works (1970-74).
   • This work earned him the Charles Rufus Morey Prize by the College Art Association for the most distinguished work of scholarship published by an American or Canadian during 1970.

6. Handwritten Note:

   • At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten note that reads: "Gannette 14 March 1975", likely indicating the date the article was clipped or saved.

Visual Description:

• The page appears to be a photocopy or scanned document, with visible signs of aging such as slight discoloration and wear.
• The text is typed in a standard serif font, typical of newspaper or academic publications from the 1970s.
• The layout includes a headline, subheadings, and body text, formatted in a traditional newspaper style.

This article provides insight into the professional appointment of Seymour Slive and his vision for the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting his academic background, scholarly contributions, and plans for the museum’s future.