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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and a photograph, all related to exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum in 1976. Here's a detailed summary of each part:

  1. Top Left - Photograph:

    • The photograph depicts the New York City Warehouse circa 1937, taken by Berenice Abbott. It is part of the Fogg photo collection and was on view on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. in the Print Room.
  2. Top Right - Newspaper Clipping (Boston Globe, April 16, 1976):

    • Title: "Fogg exhibition"
    • The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring enlarged photographs of Indian drawings and sketches. The drawings are from the museum's collection, and the exhibition highlights the museum's holdings of Indian art. The exhibition is noted as the first of its kind, providing a comprehensive view of significant Indian drawings.
  3. Bottom Left - Newspaper Clipping (Michigan Arca News, April 8, 1976):

    • Title: "Contemporary Photography April Exhibition at Fogg"
    • The article announces an exhibition of contemporary photography at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition features works by five young photographers: Charles Gatewood, Jeffrey Silverthorne, Chris Floyd, Jeffrey Wolin, and Jay DeFeo. The exhibition is curated by Deborah Martin Kao, Associate Curator of Photographs, and is part of the museum's effort to include contemporary photography in its collection. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
  4. Bottom Right - Newspaper Clipping (Harvard Independent, April 15-21, 1976):

    • Title: "Fogg Finally Settles on Boggs"
    • The article discusses the appointment of Boggs (likely a curator or director) to a position at the Fogg Art Museum. The decision was made after extensive meetings and discussions, with Boggs being chosen over other candidates. The article mentions Boggs's background and qualifications, including her experience in contemporary painting and her reputation as a sound scholar. The appointment was made with the approval of the Fine Arts Department and the Corporation.

Overall, the image captures various aspects of the Fogg Art Museum's activities in 1976, including exhibitions of contemporary photography, Indian art, and administrative decisions related to staff appointments.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings, all related to the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are arranged on a light background and include articles from different publications, dated between April 2, 1976, and April 16, 1976. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Gazette, April 2, 1976: The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring photographs by Berenice Abbott, showcasing New York City from the 1930s. The exhibition is open to the public with specific viewing hours mentioned.

  2. Boston Globe, April 16, 1976: This clipping is a review of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The reviewer criticizes the presentation of some drawings and prints, suggesting that the use of heliotype reproductions instead of original works diminishes the viewing experience. The review also mentions the museum's justification for this approach due to the fragility of the originals.

  3. Arts News, April 8, 1976: This article announces an exhibition of contemporary photographs at the Fogg, featuring works by five young American photographers. It highlights the museum's focus on modern photography, with the exhibition curated by David H. McAlpin. The article also notes the Fogg's recent acquisition of 300 original prints, including works by Alfred Stieglitz.

  4. Harvard Independent, April 15-21, 1976: The article reports on the appointment of John Coolidge Boggs as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum. It details the selection process, which involved consideration of both Boggs and another candidate, Albert M. (Al) Elsen. The article also mentions the qualifications and academic background of Boggs, as well as the approval process by the Harvard Corporation required for his appointment.

The collage provides insights into the activities, exhibitions, and leadership changes at the Fogg Art Museum during that period.

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The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings from 1976 related to exhibitions and personnel changes at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Gazette, April 2, 1976):

    • The clipping announces an exhibition of contemporary photographs at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The exhibition includes works by five young American photographers: Jeff Weiss, Jeff Metzger, Jerry Weintraub, Jerry Butts, and Jerry Schatzberg.
    • The show is part of the series "Contemporary Photographs," which has been held annually since 1971. It includes more than 100 original prints, with new acquisitions added to the series.
    • The museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Thursday, 2:30 to 5:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Boston Globe, April 16, 1976):

    • This review criticizes the exhibition "Helitotype Drawings and Painted Indian Prints" at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The reviewer finds the use of enlarged photographic reproductions misleading and misleading the audience about the original quality and context of the artwork.
    • It highlights the significance of the originals being seen to appreciate the artwork properly.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Medical Arts News, April 8, 1976):

    • This article discusses an April exhibition at the Fogg titled "Contemporary Photographs," similar to the one mentioned in the first clipping, reiterating the same details about the participating photographers and the exhibition dates.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Harvard Independent, April 15-21, 1976):

    • The article discusses the appointment of Seymour Slive as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • It details the process and discussions that led to Slive’s selection, including the role of Henry Zerner and Clementine Brown, the previous director.
    • The article mentions that Slive had been the apparent frontrunner for the position and that he will be the first to hold a full professorship in the Fine Arts Department.
    • It also touches on the administrative duties and expectations, highlighting the expectations of a significant role in the museum’s operations.

Together, these clippings provide a snapshot of the museum’s activities, exhibitions, and the significant personnel changes occurring at Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum during April 1976.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and articles related to the Fogg Art Museum, specifically focusing on exhibitions and personnel changes in April 1976.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Gazette, April 2, 1976):

    • Title: Not explicitly mentioned, but it seems to discuss the Fogg Art Museum's photography collection.
    • Description: The clipping includes a black-and-white photograph of the New York City Warehouse, c. 1935, by Berenice Abbott, from the Fogg photo collection. The caption notes that the photo is on view on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. in the Print Room.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Boston Globe, April 16, 1976):

    • Title: "Fogg Exhibition"
    • Content: Seymour Slie discusses the exhibition of "Indian Drawings and Painted Scrolls" at the Fogg Art Museum. He criticizes a previous review in the Globe, which he believes misrepresented the exhibition by showing enlarged photographic reproductions rather than the actual drawings. He mentions that the exhibition includes about 100 original works and is the first comprehensive show of its kind.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Medical Area News, April 8, 1976):

    • Title: "Contemporary Photographs" April Exhibition at Fogg
    • Description: This clipping announces an exhibition titled "Contemporary Photographs" at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing the artistry of five young American photographers: Jeff Weiss, Jeff Wall, Stephen Shore, Sally Mann, and Jay Maisel. The exhibition includes 60 prints and will be open to the public from April 14 to May 17, 1976, with the museum open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday hours from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Harvard Independent, April 15-21, 1976):

    • Title: "Fogg Finally Settles on Boggs"
    • Author: Carla Hall
    • Content: The article discusses the appointment of Clementine Brown as the new director of the Fogg Art Museum, and the subsequent withdrawal of her predecessor, Jean Boggs, who had been considered for the position. It explains that Jean Boggs was initially considered for the directorship of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, but was not selected. The article also mentions the approval of Boggs's appointment by the Harvard Corporation, with a tenure that would start after a period of administrative duties at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

In summary, these clippings provide a snapshot of the Fogg Art Museum's activities in April 1976, including exhibitions of photography and significant personnel changes.

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The image is a collage of four newspaper clippings from April 1976, all related to exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  1. Gazette, April 2, 1976:

    • The article discusses an exhibition of photographs by Berenice Abbott, focusing on the New York City Warehouses from around 1935. The photographs are part of the Fogg photo collection and are on view Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. in the Print Room.
  2. Boston Globe, April 16, 1976:

    • The article is a letter to the editor by Seymour Slive, the Fogg Art Museum director. Slive responds to a previous review in the Boston Globe that mistakenly referred to "heliotype drawings" as original Indian drawings. Slive clarifies that the heliotypes are photographic reproductions, not originals, and that the exhibition is comprehensive but focuses on a lesser-known aspect of Asian art.
  3. M.I.T. Tech News, April 8, 1976:

    • This article announces an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum titled "Contemporary Photographs." The exhibition features the work of five young American photographers: Jerry Uelsmann, Jerry N. Uelsmann, Joel Sternfeld, and others. The exhibition is open to the public from April 15 to May 16, 1976.
  4. Harvard Independent, April 15-21, 1976:

    • The article, titled "Fogg Finally Settles on Boggs," by Carla Hall, discusses the selection of Barbara Boggs as the new director of the Fine Arts department at Harvard. The article details the search process, the initial hesitation from Harvard's administration, and the eventual approval. Boggs had been a front-runner for the position but faced scrutiny due to her past involvement with the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston. The article also mentions the approval of her by Harvard’s Corporation.

Each clipping provides a snapshot of the cultural and administrative activities surrounding the Fogg Art Museum during that period.

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The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings from April 1976, covering various art-related topics and events, primarily concerning the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left (Gazette, April 2, 1976):

    • This clipping features an image of the New York City Courthouse taken in 1935 by Berenice Abbott. The photo is part of the Fogg photo collection and is displayed on view Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. in the Print Room.
  2. Top Right (Boston Globe, April 16, 1976):

    • An article titled "Fogg exhibition" by a writer named M. Stuart expresses dismay over the "Heliotype drawings" shown at the Fogg. The writer criticizes the exhibition for giving a false impression of what constitutes Indian paintings and sketches, suggesting that it misrepresents the art form.
  3. Middle Left (Medical Arts News, April 8, 1976):

    • This piece announces an exhibition titled "Contemporary Photographs" at the Fogg Art Museum. It will feature the work of five young American photographers: Peter Campus, Robert Cumming, William Leavitt, Joe Maloney, and Guy Markow. The article mentions that the exhibition will be on view from April 24 to June 20.
  4. Bottom (Harvard Independent, April 15-21, 1976):

    • The article titled "Fogg Finally Settles on Boggs" by Carla Hall discusses the appointment of Daniel M. Boggs as the new assistant director for administration at the Fogg Art Museum. The piece details the controversy and internal discussions leading up to Boggs' appointment, including his previous role at the MFA, Boston, and the reactions from various museum staff and affiliates. The article also mentions the departure of previous acting director Clementine Brown and the role of the Corporation in approving Boggs' position.

Each clipping provides a snapshot of the activities, exhibitions, and administrative changes at the Fogg Art Museum during that period.

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The image presents a collection of news clippings or articles mounted on a tan-colored background, presumably part of a scrapbook or a display panel. The papers appear slightly yellowed, indicating they might be of some age. There are several articles and snippets with dates from April 1976.

At the top left, there is a clipping from a publication named "Gazette" dated April 2, 1976. It features a black and white photograph of a building with signs that read "BLANKO COFFEE." The photo is credited to Berenice Abbott from the Fogg photo collection.

To the right of the photo, there's a small article titled "Fogg exhibition" from the "Boston Globe," dated April 16, 1976. It includes a personal reflection on an exhibition that the author found disappointing.

Below the "Gazette" clipping on the left, there is another article from "Medical Area News" also dated April 8, 1976, with the title "Contemporary Photographs'" concerning an April exhibition at the Fogg museum. This snippet includes a small black and white photo of what appears to be a street scene in poor weather, with a person walking and cars on the road.

Dominating the right half of the image is a larger article from the "Harvard Independent" dated April 15, 1976, with the headline "Fogg Finally Settles on Boggs" by Carla Hall. It seems to discuss a resolution in the hiring of a new director for the Fogg Art Museum.

These clippings provide a historical view of the Fogg Art Museum's activities and personnel changes during April 1976 and include opinions and news reporting from that period. The layout of these newspaper clippings and articles suggests that they were carefully preserved for historical or archival purposes.

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The image shows a scrapbook or bulletin board with several newspaper clippings dated from April 1976. The clippings are about art exhibitions and appointments at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

  1. The top left clipping from the Gazette dated April 2, 1976, features a black and white photo of a New York City warehouse from circa 1935 by Berenice Abbott. It mentions that this photo is part of the Fogg photo collection and is on view Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Print Room.

  2. The top right clipping from the Boston Globe dated April 16, 1976, is a brief article titled "Fogg exhibition." It expresses dismay at a misinterpretation of an exhibition of heliotype drawings, clarifying that the exhibition includes original Indian drawings and painted sketches. The article is signed by Seymour Slive, Director of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

  3. The bottom left clipping from Medical Area News dated April 8, 1976, discusses an upcoming exhibition titled “Contemporary Photographs” to be presented at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum from April 5 through May 9. It mentions that the exhibition will feature works by five young American photographers and also includes new acquisitions at the museum. The museum is noted as being free and open to the public.

  4. The bottom right clipping from the Harvard Independent dated April 15–21, 1976, is titled "Fogg Finally Settles on Boggs" by Carla Hall. It reports that Jean Sutherland Boggs has accepted a professorship in the Fine Arts department at Harvard after discussions. The article mentions Boggs’ background as director of the National Gallery of Canada and touches on departmental approvals and expectations of her work.

Overall, the collection of articles focuses on the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions, and staff updates from April 1976.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings and articles related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clippings cover a range of topics, including exhibitions, faculty appointments, and controversies surrounding the museum's collection and leadership. The articles provide insights into the museum's history, its role in the academic community, and the challenges it faced during the 1970s. The collage appears to be a visual representation of the museum's activities and controversies during that time period.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or articles from April 1976, presented in a collage format. The layout includes four distinct sections, each with its own headline, date, and accompanying text or illustration. Here's a detailed description of each section:

Top Left Section:

  • Headline: "Gazette April 2, 1976"
  • Content: This section appears to be a newspaper clipping with a large, prominent photograph of a building. The building has arched windows and a sign that reads "GOFFEE," suggesting it might be a coffee shop or a similar establishment. The photograph is detailed, showing architectural features such as columns and a fire hydrant in the foreground. The text below the image mentions "New York City Warehouse c. 1933 by Berenice Abbott—from the Fogg photo collection, on view Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2–5 p.m. Print Room."

Top Right Section:

  • Headline: "Boston Globe April 16, 1976"
  • Content: This section discusses an exhibition titled "Fogg exhibition." The article critiques a review by photographer Jessica Alonso, which was published in the Boston Globe on March 31. The article highlights a misunderstanding or misrepresentation in Alonso's review, particularly regarding the nature of the exhibition. The text mentions "INDIAN DRAWINGS" and "SEYMOUR SLIVE," indicating the exhibition features Indian drawings curated by Seymour Slive. The article also notes that the exhibition offers a comprehensive view of a significant yet little-known aspect of Asian art.

Bottom Left Section:

  • Headline: "Medical Area News April 8, 1976"
  • Content: This section announces an exhibition titled "CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHS" at the Fogg Art Museum, scheduled for April. The article provides details about the exhibition, including the photographers featured (such as Jerry Burchard, Arthur Levine, and others) and the types of works on display. It mentions that the exhibition will include over 100 original prints, some of which are numbered and mounted. The exhibition is described as free and open to the public, with viewing hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

Bottom Right Section:

  • Headline: "Harvard Independent April 15-21, 1976"
  • Content: This section is a news article titled "Fogg Finally Settles on Boggs," written by Carla Hall. The article discusses the appointment of Jean Sutherland Boggs as the Fine Arts Director at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. Boggs, previously the director of the National Gallery of Canada, had been considered for the position but was not officially appointed until after a series of discussions and approvals. The article highlights her academic background, her expertise in Impressionist painting, and her anticipated contributions to the museum. It also mentions her controversial status and the anticipation surrounding her arrival at Harvard.

Overall Layout:

  • The collage is arranged in a grid format, with each section clearly separated and labeled with its respective newspaper name, date, and headline. The design is clean and organized, with a mix of text and imagery to convey the content of each article. The overall theme revolves around art exhibitions, museum appointments, and critiques of art-related events, all centered around the Fogg Art Museum and its activities in April 1976.

This collage serves as a historical snapshot of art news and museum developments during that period.