Art of the Times The Rohan Master and the hours of Catherine of Cleves
John Canaday reviews George Braziller's facsimile The Rohan Master alongside The Hours of Catherine of Cleves. He praises the project for opening medieval illuminations to a broad public via faithful photo reproductions and Macy's prominent support. The piece highlights the book’s reception, sponsorship by Morgan Library, Book-of-the-Month Club, and its role in widening access to sacred manuscript art.
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New York
Pierpont Morgan Library
Macy’s
Rohan
George Braziller
Pierpont Morgan
Guennel
Braziller
Picasso
Wyeth
Chagall
Morgan Library
Thomas Hoving
Carey Thomas
Macy's
Catherine of Cleves
Christopher Plummer
University Press
Reproductions Highlight The Rohan Master Manuscript
A new season edition reproduces a Book of Hours from the Bibliotheque Nationale Paris. It pairs illuminated miniatures with context across pages, showcasing late medieval French panel painting style. Introduction by Millard Meiss and Marcel Thomas set a scholarly tone. Price is $40 before Jan 1, $45 after, with Book-of-the-Month club available.
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Rohan
Bibliotheque Nationale
Paris
Millard Meiss
Marcel Thomas
Thomas
One Good Turn For Another
A traffic safety expert outlines four rules for safe turning. George E. Wilson of C.LT. Service Leasing Corp. stresses looking ahead and planning, starting turns early, avoiding sudden moves, slowing gradually, and yielding to nearby vehicles and pedestrians to prevent hazards.
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New York
George E. Wilson
C.lt. Service Leasing Corp
Wilson
Fire Damages New Pinicon Hotel in Independence
Twenty years ago a blaze at the newly opened Pinicon hotel in Independence caused about 7500 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames and secured the scene as investigators look for a cause.
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Pinicon Hotel
Independence
The Humane Way to Hunt with Dogs
Field safety advice for hunters using dogs emphasizes health checks vaccines including rabies and leptospirosis, fresh water, burrs and ticks removal, rest when tired, safe road and boat practices, dog training over punishment, post hunt care, parasite checks, weight management, daily exercise, and carrying first aid supplies with veterinary guidance.
Coe Enters Cooperative Program With Sever Institute
Coe College and the Sever Institute of Washington University School of Engineering approve a five year dual degree plan. Students complete three years at Coe then two at Sever Institute earning a BA from Coe and a BS in engineering from Sever Institute. Coe becomes seventh ACM college in the cooperative venture with automatic acceptance to Washington University after Coe work.
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Coe College
Sever Institute
Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science
St. Louis
Coe
Lever Institute
Associated Colleges
Midwest
Washington University
Wake Island raid by American task force marked 30 years ago
A 30 year old event notes an Ameri can task force raid on Wake Island. The report highlights the operation as a historical military action with limited surrounding detail and no casualties documented in the brief excerpt.
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Wake Islane
Kent State Promotes Education With Radio Ads
Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, uses radio commercials to attract students. A spokesman notes that colleges must advertise as enrollment lags. One ad features five alumni and another uses children’s voices, including a girl who shifts from nurse to hippo potamus with a playful giggle.
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Kent, Ohio
Kent State University
Kent State
KSU
Angela Coulis
Radiotelevision Information
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