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This image shows a vintage, typed newspaper clipping mounted on a larger sheet of aged, light-brown paper, likely a file or archival page. The paper has two holes punched along its left edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

The clipping is an article titled “Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director”. It announces the appointment of Seymour Slive, Gleason Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard University, as the new Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum. The appointment was made on Monday, March 10, 1975, and took effect the same day. The article notes that Mr. Slive had been Acting Director since September 1974 and had taught art history at the university since 1954.

The text details the Fogg Museum’s history (opened in 1895; current building completed in 1927) and its collections, including works of art from Indian, Oriental, and Western traditions, with a noted strength in European prints and drawings. The article emphasizes that the Fogg functions as a teaching museum and highlights Slive’s vision: to promote visual literacy among college students, to acquire more exhibition space (noting that important works are “bursting at the seams” and stored in the depot), and to enhance the museum’s role as a training ground for curators, administrators, and art historians.

Slive also expresses a desire to see the museum acquire equipment to regulate temperature and humidity and to “filter out air-borne pollutants.” The article concludes by mentioning his scholarly work, including ten books and twenty periodical articles, most on 17th-century Dutch painting. His three-volume Frans Hals: His Life and Works (1970–74) won the Charles Rufus Morey Prize in 1970.

Handwritten at the bottom of the clipping in blue ink is:
“Gazette 14 March 1975” — likely indicating the source newspaper (likely the Harvard Gazette) and the date of publication.

The overall appearance — yellowed paper, typewritten text, and handwritten notation — gives the document a historical, archival quality.

The image shows a photograph of a document that appears to be a clipping or excerpt from a newspaper or magazine article. The paper is attached to a larger piece of cardboard or folder at the bottom. The text is titled "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director" and discusses Seymour Slive's appointment as the Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about Slive's background, his role at the museum, and his plans for the institution. The date "14 March 1975" is written at the bottom of the clipping in blue ink. The paper has a yellowish tint, suggesting it may be an older document.

This image shows a piece of paper with printed text and handwritten notes on it. The paper is placed on a beige, textured background, possibly a folder or file cover. The printed text is titled "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director" and discusses the appointment of Seymour Slive as the Director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions Mr. Slive's background, the museum's history, and his goals for the museum, including a drive for building funds and the training of art historians and museum administrators. At the bottom of the printed text, there is a handwritten note that reads "Copy 14 March 1975." The paper has two holes on the left side, suggesting it was intended to be placed in a binder.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director." The clipping is printed on a brown sheet of paper and appears to be from a newspaper or magazine. The headline is centered at the top of the clipping, and the text is written in black ink. The clipping is slightly creased and has a few small tears along the edges. The text is written in a clear and concise manner, providing information about the appointment of Slive as the director of the Fogg Museum. The image is likely a historical document, as it appears to be from a past issue of a newspaper or magazine.

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.

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.

This image depicts a newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of brown paper or cardboard. The article is titled "Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director," and discusses the appointment of Seymour Slive as the new director of the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum. The clipping includes various details about Slive's achievements, his vision for the museum, and his academic and professional background. Below the main article text, a handwritten note reads "Gazette 14 March 1975," indicating the source and publication date of the article. There are two pre-punched holes along the left edge, implying it was part of a file or binder.

A single brown scrapbook page with a small newspaper clipping mounted near the top-left. The clipping has the headline “Slive Becomes Fogg Museum Director” and appears in dense two-column text. The page shows three binder holes along the left edge. There is a blue ink handwritten note at the bottom of the clipping, likely a date (looks like “14 March 1975”). Overall, it looks like an archival clipping mounted for a scrapbook.