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The image is a scanned page from a newspaper titled "The Crimson," dated June 2, 1986. The headline of the article on the page reads "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed." The article is written by Michael D. Nolan.

The article discusses the University's plan to relocate German art from the Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum. The move aims to protect the art from potentially damaging levels of humidity and temperature shifts. The Fogg Art Museum is undergoing renovations to accommodate the Busch collection, which includes a three-dimensional plaster cast.

Key points from the article include:

1. Renovation Plans: The Fogg Art Museum is being renovated to house the Busch collection, with plans to complete the move next week.
2. Fundraising: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is conducting a fundraising drive to cover the costs of the renovation.
3. Future of Busch Building: The future of the Busch building is uncertain and depends on a multi-million dollar renovation. The European Studies Center plans to move to the Busch building during the summer.
4. European Studies Center: The center, currently located in a cramped Bryan St. quarters, is expected to receive funds from French benefactors for the move.
5. Artwork Storage: The artwork will be stored in the near future, and negotiations for the gift are ongoing.

The article also mentions the concerns of the Busch-Reisinger Museum officials about the lack of space and the need for a new building to adequately house the valuable works of art. The officials are hopeful about the move but express frustration with the University's handling of the situation.

The article continues on another page, as indicated at the bottom of the image.

The image shows a page from a newspaper titled "The Weather" with the subtitle "Living Proof". The main article is titled "Plan to Relocate Art to Fogg Completed" and is written by Michael D. Nolan.

The article discusses plans to move the Busch-Reisinger German Art Museum's collection from Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum. Here are the key points:

1. Plans and Timeline:

   • The University has completed the plans for moving the art collection from the Busch-Reisinger German Art Museum to the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Public announcement of these plans is expected to occur in the next week.

2. Renovations at the Fogg:

   • The Fogg Art Museum will undergo substantial renovations to accommodate the Busch collection.
   • This includes converting some plaster casings into faculty offices and expanding the building's museum facilities.

3. Fundraising:

   • A fundraiser is planned to raise approximately $200,000 to renovate and expand the Fogg Art Museum, aiming to house the German art collection and other works of art from the Busch-Reisinger collection.

4. European Studies Center:

   • The European Studies Center plans to relocate to the Busch during the summer. They anticipate receiving a grant from the French government to move their center to Weimar, Germany.

5. Concerns and Conditions:

   • There are issues with the Busch building’s inadequate protection of valuable artworks from humidity and temperature shifts.
   • The Busch-Reisinger officials have been frustrated by the lack of space at their current location.

6. Art Work Details:

   • The specific artworks from the Busch-Reisinger collection will be taken from the museum and moved to the Fogg Art Museum if the plans are executed.
   • If the center does not receive the grant, discussions will resume with various academic departments regarding the relocation of the art.

Overall, the article details the detailed plans for the relocation of valuable German art collections and the efforts of the university to address the logistical and financial aspects of the move.

The image depicts a newspaper article from "The Crimson." The headline reads "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed." The byline credits the article to Michael D. Nolan. The article discusses the University's plans to move art from the Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum. Key points include:

1. The Fogg will undergo renovations to accommodate the Busch-Reisinger collection, with some areas converted into faculty offices.
2. The Busch building, which currently houses the German art collection, will be repurposed, possibly for the Center for European Studies, pending a $2.5 million grant.
3. The move aims to address concerns about the Busch building's ability to protect its valuable art from humidity and temperature shifts.
4. The European Studies Center plans to move to the Busch building, with the grant potentially funding renovations.
5. If the grant is not secured, the center will remain in its current location, and the Fogg will still receive the art collection.
6. The article notes that the art relocation plans will be announced to alumni, and the art will be moved regardless of the grant outcome.

The article also mentions that the Fogg's lighting and exhibition spaces are less than ideal for viewing the Busch's paintings and sculptures.

The image is a newspaper clipping from The Crimson, specifically from a section titled "The Weather" and dated 1986. The headline reads "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed."

Here's a detailed summary of the article:

Main Story:
The University has finalized plans to temporarily move the Busch-Reisinger Museum's art collection to the Fogg Art Museum. The Busch-Reisinger Museum, which houses art and sculptures from German-speaking countries, is set to undergo significant renovations. Edgar P. Bowren, the museum chief, mentioned that the building's lighting and exhibition spaces are inadequate for properly displaying paintings and sculptures.

Key Points:

1. Relocation Plans:

   • The move is intended to protect the artwork from potentially damaging renovation activities, such as high humidity and temperature shifts.
   • The renovation will address structural issues and convert some currently unused areas into usable office space.

2. Funding and Donations:

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum recently received a $1.5 million donation from an anonymous donor, intended for the building's renovation.
   • Officials expect to receive further financial contributions from French benefactors.

3. Renovation Timeline:

   • The move to the Fogg is expected to begin in the next week and should be completed within three weeks.
   • Guido Goldman, the center’s director, expressed optimism about the renovations.

4. Future Considerations:

   • The University has declined to detail the specific renovation plans until the grant money is secured.
   • If the grant is not obtained, the museum will continue discussions with academic departments about possibly relocating the museum to another site, such as the Holyoke Center.

5. Concerns and Opinions:

   • There are concerns that the Busch building does not adequately protect its valuable artworks.
   • Goldman and other officials have expressed that the current location is not ideal, and the renovation is necessary for the museum’s future.

The article underscores the importance of the renovations and the strategic planning involved in relocating a significant art collection to ensure its preservation and improved display.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Crimson newspaper, dated April 1986, with a headline "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed." The article, written by Michael D. Nolan, discusses plans to move art collections from the Busch-Reisinger German Art Museum to the Fogg Art Museum.

Key points from the article include:

1. Relocation Plans: The University has finalized plans to move the Busch-Reisinger collection to the Fogg Art Museum, with renovations to start soon. The Fogg will undergo renovations to accommodate the Busch-Reisinger collection, including converting some areas into offices.

2. Funding: The Busch building will receive a $2.5 million gift from the Center for European Studies, which is expected to be used for renovations. This gift will help fund the move and renovation of the Busch-Reisinger museum.

3. Art Protection: Concerns were raised about the Busch building's ability to protect valuable artworks from environmental factors such as humidity and temperature shifts. The Fogg Art Museum is seen as a better location for the art.

4. Future Plans: The Busch building will be used by the European Studies Center, which will move there during the summer. The center's director, Guido G. Goldman, expressed optimism about receiving the grant but noted that the final decision is pending.

5. Challenges: The center's current location is inadequate, and officials are concerned about staying where they are. They hope to move to the Busch building to have more space and better facilities.

6. Impact of Grant: If the grant is not received, the museum will have to resume discussions with academic departments interested in moving to the Busch building. Regardless, the art will be moved from the Busch building in the near future.

The article highlights the university’s efforts to improve the storage and display conditions of its art collections and the logistical challenges involved in the relocation process.

The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Crimson," dated March 1986, featuring an article titled "Plan to Relocate Art to Fogg Completed." The article, written by Michael D. Nolan, discusses the university's plan to relocate art from the Busch-Reisinger German Art Museum to the Fogg Art Museum.

Key points include:

1. Relocation Plans: The university has completed plans to move the Busch-Reisinger's collection to the Fogg Museum, with renovations to be completed in the next few weeks.
2. Facilities: The Fogg Museum will undergo renovations to accommodate the Busch-Reisinger's collection, including the conversion of three-dimensional plaster casts into faculty offices.
3. Fundraising: A $1 million gift from the Center for European Studies is expected to cover part of the relocation costs, and officials are optimistic about receiving additional funds from French benefactors.
4. Concerns: There are concerns about the Busch building's inadequate protection of its valuable works of art due to humidity and temperature shifts.
5. Future of Busch Building: The European Studies Center plans to move to the Busch building during the summer, pending the outcome of negotiations for a grant.
6. Alternative Plans: If the grant is not received, the center will consider other options, including moving to the Fogg Museum's basement or other academic departments' interest in the building.

The article also mentions that the relocation and renovation plans were announced to alumni during a recent event.

This image shows a newspaper clipping pasted onto a page. The newspaper is called "The Crimson," and the headline reads "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed." The article is written by Michael D. Nolan and discusses the University’s plan to move paintings and sculptures from the Busch-Reisinger German art museum to the Fogg Art Museum due to concerns about damaging levels of humidity and inadequate lighting and exhibition spaces at the Busch building.

The article mentions that the Busch building might be converted into faculty offices and discusses fundraising efforts to renovate and expand the Fogg Art Museum to better house the collection of Germanic art, along with other European collections. There is mention of a multi-million-dollar gift expected from French benefactors for the move, plans for the European Studies Center to move to the Busch building, and uncertainties about funding and future plans for the Busch and Fogg museums.

Additionally, there is a section titled "Art Work," which continues the discussion, indicating that announcements would be made during a 350th celebration and quoting officials who express uncertainty about how to proceed until problems are resolved. The article also notes that artwork will be taken from the museum in the near future regardless of certain conditions.

The image shows a scanned newspaper page with a visible crease where it has been folded. It's a part of a publication titled "Crimson," with the front page headline reading "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed." The article is dated at the top left corner but the year is not visible; however, there is a small fragment of text that appears to show "986," which might suggest the year 1986 or 1996 if part of the number is cut off.

The lead article, written by Michael D. Nolan, discusses the completion of plans by a university to move the art collection from one museum to another to protect the artwork from potentially damaging environmental conditions. Other details mention personnel and considerations involved in the relocation effort.

Below the main article, there's a subheading "Art Work" indicating a continuation of an article presumably from another page, discussing preparations for an anniversary event and issues relating to it.

The newspaper costs twenty cents, as denoted on the top right corner of the page. The left edge of the page has red vertical lines denoting margin or page boundary, while the rest of the page has a beige background. The scanned image includes the edge of the scanner bed or a surface on the right, creating a sharper line of contrast down that side of the page.

The image shows an open page from a publication titled The Crimson, dated 1986, with the subtitle Living Proof. The page features a news article titled "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed" by Michael D. Nolan. The article discusses the University of Harvard's plans to relocate the Busch-Reisinger Museum of German Art to the Fogg Art Museum. Key points from the article include:

1. Relocation Plans: The University has completed plans to move the Busch-Reisinger Museum's permanent collection of paintings and sculptures to the Fogg Art Museum. This move is expected to occur as early as next week, pending substantial renovations of the Fogg.

2. Renovations: The Fogg will undergo significant renovations to accommodate the Busch's collection. This includes converting three-dimensional plaster casts and other vacated areas into faculty offices.

3. Future of the Busch Building: The future of the Busch building is uncertain, depending on a multi-million-dollar gift from European donors. If the gift is secured, the Busch may remain in its current location, but if not, the building may be repurposed.

4. European Studies Center: The European Studies Center plans to move to the Busch building during the summer or fall of the next year. However, this move is contingent on securing funding.

5. Challenges: Officials express concerns about the Busch building's inadequate protection for valuable artworks due to humidity and lighting issues. They also mention the need for fundraising to support the renovations and the potential relocation of the European Studies Center.

The article is presented in a classic newspaper layout, with clear headings, subheadings, and a structured format typical of news reporting. The content focuses on the logistical, financial, and academic implications of the relocation plans.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from "The Weather Crimson," dated 1986. The clipping is placed on a beige-colored background, possibly a scrapbook page, with a red border. The clipping is torn at the top and bottom, indicating it was cut out from a larger page. The text is printed in black ink on white paper. The clipping features two articles.

The first article is titled "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed." It is written by Michael D. Nolan and reports on the completion of plans to relocate art from the Busch-Reisinger German Art Museum to the Fogg Art Museum. The article discusses the reasons for the relocation, including inadequate lighting and exhibition spaces at the Busch-Reisinger, and the potential benefits of moving the art to the Fogg, such as better viewing conditions and the possibility of combining the collections with other European art. The article also mentions the efforts of museum officials to secure a grant for the relocation and the challenges they face in doing so.

The second article is titled "Art Work" and continues from the first article. It discusses the museum's plans to announce the relocation to students and alumni and the potential impact on the museum's future. The article quotes museum officials expressing their optimism about the relocation and their hope that it will lead to a more successful future for the museum.