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This image displays two vintage newspaper clippings, mounted together on a single piece of aged, beige-colored paper, likely for archival or scrapbook purposes. The paper shows signs of aging, with a slightly yellowed tone and two small, circular punch holes on the right-hand side.

The clippings are both from October 1977 and focus on the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Left Clipping: “Review: Art” — “Celebrating the future with past”

• Publication: Boston Sunday Globe
• Date: October 24, 1977
• Author: Robert Taylor, Globe Staff
• Main Subject: A review of two concurrent exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum:
  1. “Daniel Chester French, an American Sculptor”: A major retrospective organized by the National Endowment for the Humanities, featuring over 50 works from plaster studies to monumental public bronzes. The review notes French’s classical style and enduring influence.
  2. “Alan Sonfist: 20 sculptures, collages and mixed media works”: An exhibition presenting Sonfist’s eco-art, which explores the intersection of nature and time. The review contrasts Sonfist’s modern, time-based approach with French’s more static, historical style.
• Key Quote: “To state the obvious, French begins with man, the seated Lincoln, a national secular icon; the Minute Man... Sonfist, on the other hand, begins with man inside the natural process...” The review concludes that while French’s work is timeless, Sonfist’s is more “urgently effective” in warning of environmental dangers.

Right Clipping: “Gazette” — “Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant”

• Publication: Concord Journal (with “Gazette” printed at the top in a red script font)
• Date: September 16, 1977 (appears below the article) — Note: This date may be incorrect or refer to a different article on the same page, as the article content references the grant notification received “last month” from October 24, 1977, meaning the actual event occurred around September 1977.
• Main Subject: An announcement that the Fogg Art Museum will receive a $500,000 matching grant from The Kresge Foundation.
• Purpose: The grant is for the construction of a new fine arts wing and major renovation of the existing 1927 building, which had become too small.
• Details:
  • The addition will provide 12,000 square feet of space.
  • It will include a series of skylit galleries, curatorial study areas, climate control systems, and renovation of the existing building.
  • The Kresge Foundation’s total giving over 54 years exceeded $283 million, primarily for institutions in health, education, social welfare, and aging.
  • The Fogg had to raise $500,000 by July 15, 1978, to receive the matching contribution.

Below this, a second article from the Concord Journal (dated Oct 20 ’77):

• Title: “Regrets of things past”
• Subject: A letter to the editor by Jackie Higgins, responding to the Globe’s review of the Daniel Chester French exhibition.
• Key Points:
  • Higgins corrects the reviewer’s oversight: French’s first teacher was D.C. French, not May Alcott.
  • She defends the choice of “Laura,” French’s original plaster model for the Minute Man statue, suggesting a more “life-announcing” figure was appropriate for a war memorial.
  • She criticizes the Melvin Memorial, noting its natural habitat (Sleepy Hollow) and the tragic story of the four sons killed in the Civil War, contrasting it with the “dutiful attention and artistic combination” given to the Minute Man.

Overall Impression:

The combined clippings provide a detailed snapshot of the Fogg Art Museum’s activities and developments in late 1977. They document a moment of transition — balancing the celebration of American art history (Daniel Chester French) with contemporary environmental art (Alan Sonfist), all underpinned by a major financial commitment ($500,000 Kresge grant) to expand and modernize its physical spaces. The inclusion of a reader’s letter also shows public engagement with the exhibitions and historical interpretations.

The image appears to be a scanned document containing several newspaper clippings and articles. The main article on the left side is titled "Celebrating the future with past" and discusses the works of Daniel Chester French, a sculptor, at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The article is by Robert Taylor from the "Globe Staff" and includes a photograph of a statue by French, which is identified as "The Lincoln statue by artist Daniel Chester French."

On the right side, there are two separate articles. The first article, titled "Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant," discusses the Fogg Art Museum's receipt of a grant from the Kresge Foundation to expand and renovate the museum. The grant is described as aiding in the construction of a new fine arts wing and renovating the existing museum building.

The second article, titled "Fogg Receives Grant (Continued from page 1)," continues the discussion on the Fogg Art Museum receiving a grant from the Kresge Foundation. It details the grant's purpose and the expected changes to the museum, including the addition of a two-story wing, skylit galleries, curatorial study areas, and a climate-control system.

Below these articles, there is a clipping from the "Concord Journal" dated October 20, 1977, titled "Regrets of things past." This clipping appears to be a letter to the editor expressing disappointment with the Daniel Chester French exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, along with a few other comments and observations.

The document seems to be a collection of clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum, its exhibitions, and funding, likely gathered for research or reference purposes.

This image is a collage of newspaper clippings and articles related to art exhibitions and museum grants. The clippings are arranged on a piece of cardboard with two holes punched through it, suggesting it might be part of a binder or folder.

1. Top Left Clipping: This is from the "Boston Sunday Globe" dated October 23, 1977. The headline reads "Celebrating the future with past." The article is about an exhibition titled "Daniel Chester French: An American Sculptor" at the Fogg Art Museum. It discusses the artist's work and its historical context, mentioning that the exhibition includes more than 50 works, from small plaster studies to heroic bronzes.

2. Top Right Clipping: This article is titled "Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant." It announces that the Fogg Art Museum received a grant from The Kresge Foundation for a major program of expansion and renovation. The grant will aid in the construction of a new fine arts wing and the renovation of the present Museum building.

3. Bottom Right Clipping: This is a letter from the "Concord Journal" dated October 20, 1977. The headline is "Regrets of things past." The letter discusses the Daniel Chester French exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum and mentions some regrets about the exhibition, including the lack of credit given to French's first teacher, May Alcott.

The clippings are neatly arranged, with the top right clipping having a handwritten note at the top that says "Gazelle." The overall theme of the clippings is related to the art world, specifically focusing on the work of Daniel Chester French and the Fogg Art Museum.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated October 23, 1977. The clipping is divided into three main sections, each containing different articles.

The top section of the clipping features an article titled "Celebrating the future with past" by Robert Staff. The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's acquisition of Daniel Chester French's sculptures, including the Lincoln statue. The article mentions that French's sculptures are mixed media works that blend the past and future. It also highlights French's process of creating sculptures, which involves using plaster studies and photographs of public monuments as references.

The middle section of the clipping contains an article titled "Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant." The article reports that the Fogg Art Museum has received a grant from The Kresge Foundation to aid in the construction of a new fine arts wing and the essential renovation of the present museum building. The grant will provide matching funds for the growth of faculty, staff, student body, museum collections, and library holdings.

The bottom section of the clipping features an article titled "Regrets of things past" by Jackie Higgins. The article reflects on the editor's regrets about not visiting the Daniel Chester French exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The editor expresses a desire to see the exhibit and mentions the choice between D.C. French's first teacher, F.S. anyone who chose French's gravestone, and the inscription "A Heritage of Beauty."

The clipping is attached to a gray background with a hole punch in the top right corner, indicating that it may have been part of a larger collection or archive.

The image is a newspaper clipping featuring an article titled "Celebrating the future with past" from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated October 23, 1977. The article discusses Daniel Chester French, an American sculptor, and his work, particularly the Lincoln statue at the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights French's approach to sculpture, which combines modern techniques with historical inspiration, and his ability to create sculptures that transcend time and remain relevant. The article also mentions French's contributions to the National Endowment for the Humanities, Page Art Museum, Cambridge bridge, and the Concord Minute Man and bronze doors at the Boston Public Library. Additionally, the clipping includes another article titled "Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant," which reports on a $500,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to the Fogg Art Museum for a major program of expansion and renovation.

The image shows a scanned page from the Boston Sunday Globe dated October 23, 1977. The page is divided into two main sections, each containing distinct articles and accompanying text.

Left Section:

• Headline: "Celebrating the future with past"
• Subheading: "Daniel Chester French: An American Sculptor Curated by The National Endowment for the Humanities, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, through November 20."
• Byline: Robert Tayler, Globe Staff
• Content Overview:
  • Discusses an exhibition featuring the works of Daniel Chester French, a prominent American sculptor.
  • Mentions that French is known for his "modernist" approach to sculpture, which includes innovative materials and techniques.
  • Highlights key aspects of French's work, such as the use of bronze, stone, and glass, and his focus on time and movement in sculpture.
  • References specific pieces, including The Minute Man, The Lincoln Statue, and The Angel of Death.
  • Notes that French's work is often seen as a blend of traditional and modern elements, with a focus on symbolism and natural forms.
  • The article emphasizes the exhibition's significance, noting that it includes over 100 pieces, including public monuments, sculptures, and drawings.

Right Section:

• Headline: "Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant"
• Subheading: "Fogg Receives Grant"
• Content Overview:
  • Reports that the Fogg Art Museum has received a $500,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation.
  • Details the purpose of the grant, which is to support a major program of expansion and renovation of the museum.
  • Mentions that the grant will fund:
    • The construction of a new art gallery wing and essential renovations of existing facilities.
    • The renovation of the present fine arts wing, built in 1927, to accommodate more staff, students, and collections.
    • The renovation of the director’s suite, operations, and administrative areas.
  • Notes that the museum's director, Seymour Slive, views the grant as critically important for the museum's future.
  • Includes a brief excerpt from another article titled "Continued on page 14", indicating that more details about the grant are available elsewhere in the paper.

Additional Elements:

• Visual Layout: The page features a clean, newspaper-style layout with clear headings, subheadings, and body text.
• Images: There is a small black-and-white photograph of The Lincoln Statue by Daniel Chester French, placed near the left section's content.
• Date and Source: The top of the page clearly indicates the publication as the Boston Sunday Globe and the date as October 23, 1977.
• Other Text: At the bottom right, there is a small excerpt from another article titled "Concord Journal Oct 20 '77", which mentions Daniel Chester French and includes a quote from Jackie Higgins about the sculptor.

Overall Theme:

The page combines an art review of Daniel Chester French's exhibition with news about a significant financial grant awarded to the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the intersection of art, culture, and institutional support in the context of 1977.

This image is a collage of newspaper clippings mounted on a tan background. The pieces include articles and sections about art and museum-related subjects. The primary clipping on the left is titled "Celebrating the future with past" and discusses the work of Daniel Chester French, an American sculptor, accompanied by an image of the Lincoln statue created by the artist. It provides information about an exhibition of French's sculptures and how his work blends historical themes with modern interpretations.

The clipping to the upper right is titled "Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant," highlighting the museum's receipt of a significant grant to support expansion and advancement. A continuation of this article is visible below it, providing additional details.

The bottom right clipping, titled "Regrets of things past," appears to be a letter to the editor discussing a specific exhibit of sculptures by French and reflecting on personal observations and insights into art.

The overall layout of the clippings gives a vintage archival feel, each containing dense text and some illustrations, reflecting articles and opinions published around the late 20th century.

This image shows a page or a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a brown paper background. The clippings seem to be from various sections of a newspaper, predominantly focusing on art reviews and museum-related news.

The largest article at the top left, which spans most of the page's width, is titled "REVIEW/ART Celebrating the future with past" by Robert Taylor, with a date of "October 23, 1977" printed above it on the paper. The article includes a small black and white photo at the top left corner depicting an individual possibly related to the content of the article, but their identity cannot be specified.

To the right, there are two vertically arranged articles both related to the Fogg Art Museum. The top article's headline reads "Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant" and has been marked with an "Excellent" hand-written word at the top, suggesting someone appreciated the mentioned news. This article spills over onto another page indicated by "Continued on page 4".

Below that is another article aligned vertically which continues from page 1, titled "Fogg Receives Grant". This article states that the Fogg Art Museum will receive an addition of 12,000 square feet of space, amongst other details related to the museum's development and funding.

Finally, in the bottom right corner, there's a much smaller, cut-out article titled "Concord Journal of Oct. 29" with a heading "Regrets of things past" addressed to the editor. This article seems to be a retrospective critique or commentary on the prior actions of an individual, perhaps an artist or a curator, regarding their decisions at the museum.

The overall layout has a scrapbook-like quality and appears to be from a collection made to document events and developments related to an art museum, possibly for archival, research, or personal interest purposes. The articles are from a newspaper called "THE BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE" and are dated from the year 1977.

The image shows a brown sheet of paper with three clipped newspaper articles affixed to it. Each article is dated 1977 and is related to art and museums. The top left article, from the Boston Sunday Globe dated October 23, 1977, is titled "Celebrating the future with past" and discusses sculptor Daniel Chester French and his work, particularly focusing on his famous statue of Abraham Lincoln. There is a black and white photograph of the Lincoln statue included in this article.

The top right article, headlined "Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant," talks about the Fogg Art Museum receiving a significant grant from the Kresge Foundation for expansion and renovation. It mentions the museum's director, Seymour Slive, and plans for new wings and facilities.

The bottom article, from the Concord Journal dated October 20, 1977, is titled "Regrets of things past" and is a letter to the editor expressing opinions about the Daniel Chester French exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, contrasting it with other memorials by French and discussing the significance of his works.

The clipping on the right side also includes a continuation note for the Fogg grant article and an additional smaller piece titled "Fogg Receives Grant (Continued from page 1)" detailing the specifics of the grant funds and intended museum improvements. The newspaper titles, dates, and some handwritten notes in red ink (such as "Fogg" and "Oct 20 1977") are visible on the sheet. There is a punched hole along the right edge of the brown sheet, likely for storage purposes.

The image shows a scrapbook-style collage mounted on a light brown backing. It contains several small newspaper clippings arranged in a loose grid.

• On the left is a large clipping with the headline “Celebrating the future with past,” a black-and-white photograph of a statue (Lincoln, mentioned as by Daniel Chester French), and a column of text beneath.
• In the upper middle, another clipping headlines “Fogg Art Museum Gets $500,000 Kresge Grant,” with a smaller image and dense text.
• In the lower right, a shorter clipping titled “Regrets of things past” sits beside two tiny clipped notes.
• There is a small handwritten mark in red ink near the top middle clipping.
• The clippings are slightly aged, with rough edges, and there are two punched holes on the right side of the backing, as if it were kept in a binder.
• Overall, it gives the look of a vintage art-history or research display.