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The image appears to be a clipping from the Harvard Gazette dated June 11, 1976, and June 25, 1976. It consists of two main sections:

1. Top Section (June 11, 1976):

   • Image: The image shows an illustration of three men in historical attire, possibly from the 18th century, engaged in what seems to be a lively conversation or debate.
   • Text: The accompanying text discusses an exhibition titled "Harvard Divided," the third and final Bicentennial exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The exhibition features over 100 items, including portraits, prints, and drawings, that explore political and social upheaval during the American Revolution in Boston, Cambridge, and other New England towns. The exhibition is a collaboration between the Fogg Art Museum, the Massachusetts Historical Society, and other institutions. The exhibition and catalog have been supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Times, and the Houghton Library.

2. Bottom Section (June 25, 1976):

   • Headline: "Boggs To Join Fine Arts Dept."
   • Text: The article announces that Jean Sutherland Boggs, Director of the National Gallery of Canada, will become Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard in the fall. She will succeed Professor John M. Rosenfield. Boggs has held various academic and curatorial positions, including at the University of California, Radcliffe College, and the National Gallery. She has also authored several publications and received numerous honorary degrees. Her husband, Dr. Boggs, has supervised a graduate program in art history and criticism at the National Gallery and will also join Harvard to coordinate lecture courses and supervise graduate students.

3. Additional Clipping:

   • Text: This smaller section lists some of Miss Boggs' publications, including books on Picasso, Degas, and other artists, as well as her roles as a visiting scholar and fellow at various institutions.

The clippings are mounted on a brown cardboard backing with two holes punched on the right side, suggesting they were part of a larger collection or archive.

The image shows two pages from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 11, 1976, and June 25, 1976. The first page features an article and a black-and-white illustration titled "Harvard Divest," which discusses the Foggs' bicentennial exhibition. The article mentions an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, highlighting the political and social upheaval in Boston, Cambridge, and London during the American Revolution. The illustration depicts a scene from the exhibition, showing three men, one of whom is fencing. The caption credits the illustration to "Harvard Fencing with Mr. Martin Green by John Green."

The second page features an article titled "Boggs to Join Fine Arts Dept." It announces that Jean Sutherland Boggs, Director of the National Gallery of Canada and an authority on 19th-century French art, will become Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard in the fall. The article details her academic background, including her degrees from the University of Toronto and Oxford University, as well as her previous positions at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, and other institutions. It also mentions her publications, including works on Degas, Picasso, and Poussin, and her role as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

The image consists of two articles from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 11, 1976, and June 25, 1976, respectively.

June 11, 1976 Article:

• The article discusses "Harvard Divided," the third and final bicentennial exhibition organized by Dr. Jean Boggs. The exhibition is at the Harvard Museum and spans from October 10 through October 10 of the following year. The show includes over 100 items, ranging from portraits to documents, depicting the political and social upheaval during the American Revolution in Boston and Cambridge.
• The illustration accompanying the article shows a historical scene with figures in 19th-century French attire, including a fencing duel between two men.

June 25, 1976 Article:

• This article announces that Jean Sutherland Boggs, the Director of the National Gallery of Canada and an authority on 19th-century French art, will become a Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard. Boggs will join the faculty effective in the fall.
• Boggs has authored several books and has extensive teaching experience. She previously held positions at Washington University, the University of Toronto, and the National Gallery of Canada.
• Her duties will include teaching courses and graduate seminars, as well as coordinating the teaching work of several junior faculty members and teaching fellows.
• The article mentions her notable publications and contributions to art history and education, including works on Degas, Picasso, and other artists.

The combined articles highlight the significance of Dr. Jean Boggs' contributions to art history and her new appointment at Harvard University.

The image consists of two clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 11, 1976, and June 25, 1976, and a piece of paper with a historical painting.

1. June 11, 1976 Clipping:

   • Title: "Harvard Divided," referring to the Fogg's third and final Bicentennial exhibition.
   • Content: The article describes the Fogg Museum's Bicentennial exhibition, which ran from October 10, featuring over 100 items ranging from portraits to documents. The exhibit examines the political and social upheaval during the American Revolution in Boston and Cambridge. It mentions the involvement of the College, Linda Ayres, and the director of the Fogg Museum. The exhibition was supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
   • Image: There is a historical painting included in the clipping, titled "Thomas Hollis Fencing with Mr. Martin" by John Green, on canvas and lent by the Houghton Library.

2. June 25, 1976 Clipping:

   • Title: "Boggs To Join Fine Arts Dept."
   • Content: This article announces the appointment of Jean Sutherland Boggs as Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard. It details her background and career:
     • She is the Director of the National Gallery of Canada and has been an authority on 19th-century French art.
     • She served as Assistant to Professor John M. Rosenfield for ten years.
     • She was Steinberg Professor of the History of Art at Washington University in St. Louis from 1964 to 1966.
     • She has held various positions, including Assistant Professor at Skidmore College and Mount Holyoke College.
     • She has published extensively, including "Portraits by Degas" and "Drawings by Degas," and has contributed to numerous catalogs and exhibitions.
     • She has also served as a visiting lecturer at various institutions.
     • She holds an M.A. from the University of Toronto and a Ph.D. from Radcliffe College.
     • She has received several honors, including the Order of Canada in 1973.

The clippings together provide a historical snapshot of the Fogg Museum's exhibition and the appointment of Jean Sutherland Boggs, highlighting her academic achievements and contributions to the field of art history.

The image contains two clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 11, 1976, and June 25, 1976.

1. June 11, 1976 Clipping:

   • The headline is not visible, but the article discusses the "Fogg's third and final Bicentennial exhibition," which is ongoing through October 10 at the Museum.
   • The exhibition includes over 100 items ranging from portraits to documents, illustrating the political and social upheaval surrounding the American Revolution in Boston, Cambridge, and the surrounding areas.
   • Linda Ayres, Assistant to the Director of the Fogg, is mentioned as having organized the exhibit, drawing from Harvard collections, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
   • The article includes a reference to a painting titled "Thomas Hollis Fencing with Mr. Martin" by John Green (oil on canvas, lent by Houghton Library).

2. June 25, 1976 Clipping:

   • The headline is "Boggs To Join Fine Arts Dept."
   • It announces that Jean Sutherland Boggs, Director of the National Gallery of Canada and an authority on 19th-century French art, will become Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard starting in the fall.
   • Boggs has written four books and numerous articles, and has served as a consultant on several exhibitions.
   • She was a Steinberg Professor of the History of Art at Washington University in St. Louis, and previously held positions at the University of Toronto, Skidmore College, and Mount Holyoke College.
   • Boggs is also noted for her involvement in various art councils and committees at Harvard University, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Council of the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Her publications include "Portraits by Degis," "Drawings by Degis," "The National Gallery of Canada," and others, with contributions to several exhibition catalogs.

These articles highlight significant academic and artistic activities at Harvard during 1976, showcasing both historical exhibitions and the recruitment of notable scholars.

The image contains two newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 11, 1976, and June 25, 1976.

June 11, 1976 Article:

Title: Not explicitly given, but it covers an exhibition.
Content:

• The article announces an exhibition titled "Harvard Doubled: The Fogg's Thaw and Final Renaissance Exhibition," which ran from October 10 at the Fogg Museum.
• The exhibition featured over 100 items, including prints, portraits, and documents.
• It focused on the political and social aspects surrounding the American Revolution in locations such as Boston, Cambridge, and Philadelphia.
• The exhibit included works by notable figures like Paul Revere and was curated by Linda Ayres, an Assistant to the Director of the Fogg.
• The exhibition was supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and was part of a series titled "Thomsen Holdings Fervent by Mr. Merle."

June 25, 1976 Article:

Title: Boggs To Join Fine Arts Dept.
Content:

• Jean Sutherland Boggs, an authority on 19th-century French art, was appointed as Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard.
• Boggs had an extensive academic and professional background, including serving as the Director of the National Gallery of Canada and authoring four books on art.
• She held prominent positions such as Chairman of the Canada Council, Director of the National Gallery of Canada, and Professor at various universities, including her alma mater, the University of Toronto.
• She specialized in the art of Degas and Picasso.
• Boggs was noted for her work on exhibitions and publications, including a significant exhibition catalog on Degas and Picasso.
• Her responsibilities at Harvard included teaching graduate seminars and coordinating the teaching work of several junior faculty members.

Both articles highlight significant cultural and academic events at Harvard during that period.

The image displays two newspaper clippings pinned to a board with a tan border. The newspaper is the "Harvard Gazette," with dates "June 11, 1976" and "June 25, 1976" indicated at the top of each clipping. The top clipping features an image of three individuals in a historical indoor setting, engaged in what appears to be a fencing bout, with each person wearing protective gear. Below this image, there's a caption explaining the context, though the text is not entirely legible due to the image quality.

The bottom clipping contains an article titled "Boggs To Join Fine Arts Dept.," which focuses on an individual joining the Fine Arts Department, with a summary of their academic and professional background. The article discusses their special field, publications, previous roles, and teaching experience.

The overall impression is of an academic or institutional setting, likely a bulletin board where news and announcements related to the Harvard community are displayed. The content of the clippings suggests events and appointments relevant to the arts and humanities.

The image shows a piece of brown board with two newspaper clippings attached to it.

1. The top clipping is from the "Harvard Gazette" dated June 11, 1976. It contains a black-and-white reproduction of an artwork depicting three men dressed in 18th-century attire engaged in a fencing match inside a room with ornate walls and an arched doorway. Two men are fencing with foils while a third man stands in the background holding a fencing sword. Below the image is a caption describing the exhibition "Harvard Divided," which is part of the Fogg's third and final Bicentennial exhibition running through October 10 at the Museum. The exhibition features more than 100 items related to the American Revolution in Boston, Cambridge, and the College, curated by Linda Ayres. The artwork shown is titled "Thomas Hollis Fencing with Mr. Martin" by John Green, an oil on canvas lent by Houghton Library.

2. The bottom clipping is also from the "Harvard Gazette," dated June 25, 1976. The headline reads "Boggs To Join Fine Arts Dept." The article announces that Jean Sutherland Boggs, Director of the National Gallery of Canada and an authority on 19th-century French art, will become Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard University in the fall. It details her academic background, previous positions, and notable publications, including books on Degas and the National Gallery of Canada. The article also mentions some of her awards and honors, including being named Officer to the Order of Canada in 1973.

The board has two punched holes on the right side, suggesting it was likely stored in a binder or folder.

The image shows a document or scrapbook page containing two newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 11, 1976, and June 25, 1976. The page is mounted on a light brown card or folder, and the text and images are clearly visible.

Top Section (June 11, 1976):

• Title: "Harvard Divided"
• Content: This article discusses an exhibition titled "Harvard Divided," which is the third and final Bicentennial exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition, running through October 10, 1976, features over 100 items, including portraits, documents, and artifacts that explore the political and social upheaval surrounding the American Revolution.
• Exhibition Details:
  • The exhibition is organized by Linda Ayres, Assistant to the Director of the Fogg.
  • It examines the political and social upheaval during the American Revolution, drawing on collections from Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, the Massachusetts Historical Society, and other public and private New England collections.
  • The exhibition and its catalogues were supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
• Illustration: Below the text, there is an illustration depicting three men in period clothing, seemingly engaged in a fencing or duel-like pose. The caption below the illustration reads: "Thomas Hollis Fencing with Mr. Martin by John Green (oil on canvas; lent by Houghton Library)."

Bottom Section (June 25, 1976):

• Title: "Boggs To Join Fine Arts Dept."
• Content: This article announces the appointment of Jean Sutherland Boggs as the Director of the National Gallery of Canada. Key points include:
  • Background: Jean Sutherland Boggs is described as an author and art historian specializing in 19th-century French art. She is the author of four books and will become a Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard in the fall.
  • Experience: Boggs has served for ten years as Assistant Professor at John M. Mosherfield Fine Arts at Radcliffe College. She has supervised graduate students, conducted lecture courses, and seminars, and coordinated the teaching of junior faculty.
  • Academic Achievements:
    • Boggs earned her B.A. from the University of Toronto in 1946 and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Radcliffe College in 1946 and 1953, respectively.
    • She was an Assistant Professor of Art at Washington University in St. Louis from 1946 to 1948 and at the University of California at Riverside from 1952 to 1964.
    • Between 1948 and 1962, she served as Assistant Professor of Art at Skidmore College, Mount Holyoke College, and Williams College.
  • Professional Recognition:
    • Boggs is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and has served as a Visiting Lecturer at Williams College in 1975.
    • She has published extensively, including books such as "Picasso: Painting, Sculpture, and Drawing" and "Picasso: The Blue Period."
    • She is also the author of two exhibition catalogues on Degas and Picasso, published by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1965 and 1966, respectively.
    • Boggs is a named corporation in the Order of Canada.

Overall Layout:

• The page is neatly organized, with the two clippings presented side by side. The top clipping focuses on an art exhibition, while the bottom clipping announces an academic appointment. Both articles are typed and appear to be part of a scrapbook or archival collection, likely documenting significant events or announcements related to Harvard and the arts during the mid-1970s. The inclusion of the illustration in the top clipping adds a visual element that complements the textual content.

The image is a collage of two newspaper articles from the Harvard Gazette. The top article is dated June 11, 1976, and features a black-and-white drawing of three men in historical attire, possibly related to the "Harvard Divided" exhibition at the Harvard Art Museums. The article discusses the exhibition's focus on the American Revolution and its support from various organizations. The bottom article is dated June 25, 1976, and announces that Jean Sutherland Boggs, a renowned art historian, will join the Fine Arts Department as a professor. The collage is mounted on a brown paper background.