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The image shows a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums dated November 3, 1989. The press release announces the resignation of Edgar Peters Bowron from his position as Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, effective June 1990.

Key points from the press release:

1. Resignation Announcement: Edgar Peters Bowron has announced his resignation from the directorship of the Harvard University Art Museums.

2. Achievements: Dr. Bowron expresses pride in the progress made during his tenure. He highlights significant management and operational changes that improved the care of the museum's collections and buildings. These achievements include reorganizing the staff, hiring new curators, establishing a development department to raise funds, and reaffirming the museum's values and enthusiasm for original works of art.

3. Personal and Professional Renewal: Dr. Bowron mentions the intense personal effort required for these achievements and his need for personal and professional renewal and replenishment. He plans to focus on his own projects that were postponed due to his duties.

4. Timing of Departure: He will leave the university around the time of Commencement, having been in the position for nearly five years. He believes this is an ideal moment for a successor to lead the museums to the next stages of development, including the opening of Werner Otto Hall, the new home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

5. Contact Information: The press release includes contact information for the Public Relations Office at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, with a phone number 617-495-2397.

The press release is placed in a binder or book, with the page number "MARCH 293.1" visible at the top left corner.

The image shows a page from a book or a document containing a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums dated November 3, 1989.

The press release announces that Edgar Peters Bowron, along with his wife, Elizabeth, and John Moors Cabot, who were directors of the Harvard University Art Museums, will be stepping down from their roles effective June 1990.

Key points from the press release include:

• Bowron expresses pride in the progress made during his tenure.
• Significant achievements mentioned include management and operational changes to improve the care of collections and buildings.
• The staff was reorganized, new curators and professionals were hired, and a development department was established to secure future funding.
• Bowron reaffirms the values and enthusiasm for original works of art, aligning with the museums' founding principles led by Edward Forbes and Paul Sachs.
• He mentions needing personal and professional renewal, indicating he has been actively involved in his duties and would like to take time for other projects.
• Bowron will have been at Harvard for nearly five years, and he believes the timing is ideal for a successor to take over and guide the museums through future developments, such as the opening of Werner Otto Hall, the new home for the collections.

The press release is issued by the Public Relations Office at Harvard, located at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA, with a contact number provided.

The image shows a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums, dated November 3, 1989. The document announces that Edgar Peters Bowron, the Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, will resign effective June 1990. In his statement, Bowron expresses pride in the progress made during his tenure, highlighting improvements in management, operations, staff reorganization, and the establishment of a development department. He also mentions the need for personal and professional renewal, planning to focus on long-postponed projects. The press release notes that Bowron's departure will coincide with Commencement, and he believes it is an ideal time for a successor to lead the museums through upcoming developments, such as the opening of the Werner Otto Hall. The contact information for the Public Relations Office is also provided.

The image is of a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums. Here are the key details:

Header:

• The press release is from the Harvard University Art Museums, which include the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum.

Date and Release Information:

• The release is dated November 3, 1989, and is intended for immediate release.

Main Announcement:

• Edgar Peters Bowron, who is the Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, announced his resignation effective June 1990.

Quotes from Edgar Peters Bowron:

• Bowron expresses pride in the progress the museums have made during his tenure. He highlights several achievements:
  • Improved management and care of the collections.
  • Renovations to the buildings housing the collections.
  • Reorganization of the staff and hiring of several new curators and other museum professionals.
  • Establishment of a development department to secure funds for future success.
• He mentions a reaffirmation of the museums' foundational values and enthusiasm for original works of art, as envisioned by Edward Forbes and Paul Sachs.
• Bowron states that he feels the need for personal and professional renewal and wants to focus on personal projects that have been postponed.
• He notes that he will have been at Harvard for nearly five years when he leaves around the time of Commencement and believes it is an ideal time for a successor to take over and continue leading the museums into new developments, such as the opening of Werner Otto Hall.

Contact Information:

• The press release provides contact details for the Public Relations Office: 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, with a phone number of 617-495-2397.

The image shows a press release document from Harvard University Art Museums, dated November 3, 1989. The press release is titled "EDGAR PETERS BOWRON TO LEAVE DIRECTORSHIP JUNE, 1990."

The document announces that Edgar Peters Bowron, who is the Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, has announced his resignation, effective June 1990.

In his statement, Dr. Bowron expresses pride in the progress made during his tenure. He highlights several achievements, including significant management and operational changes to improve the care of the museums' collections and buildings. He mentions reorganizing the staff, hiring new curators and museum professionals, and establishing a development department to raise funds for the museums' future success.

Dr. Bowron also notes that the museums have reaffirmed the values and enthusiasm for original works of art that characterized the leadership of the museums' founders, Edward Forbes and Paul Sachs.

He states that he feels the need for personal and professional renewal and hopes to take time for his own projects that have been postponed due to pressing duties. Dr. Bowron mentions that he will have been at the University for nearly five years by the time of his departure, which coincides with the Commencement period, making it an ideal time for a successor to lead the museums through their next stages of development, including the opening of Werner Otto Hall, the new home for the museums.

The press release is issued by the Public Relations Office, located at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, with a contact number 617-495-2397.

The image shows a press release document from the Harvard University Art Museums, dated November 3, 1989. The release announces Edgar Peters Bowron's resignation as the director, effective June 1990.

Key points from the document include:

• Edgar Peters Bowron, the Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, is stepping down.
• Bowron expresses pride in the progress made during his tenure, highlighting significant management and operational changes, including improved care of collections and buildings, reorganization of staff, hiring of new curators, and establishment of a development department to raise funds.
• He mentions a need for personal and professional renewal and hopes to spend time on personal projects.
• Bowron states that his tenure will be nearly five years and that it is an ideal time for a successor to lead the museums through upcoming developments, such as the opening of Werner Otto Hall, the new home for the museums.
• The press release is from the Public Relations Office at Harvard University, located at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, with a contact number 617-495-2397.

The document is an open page from a binder, with visible dates and some text on the left-hand side, indicating that it might be part of a larger collection or archive.

The image shows an open scrapbook or album with a typed press release page affixed to one of the beige pages. The press release is from the Harvard University Art Museums and is dated November 3, 1989. It announces that Edgar Peters Bowron, the Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of Harvard University Art Museums, will leave the directorship in June 1990.

The text includes a statement from Dr. Bowron reflecting on his accomplishments during his tenure, including significant management and operational changes, reorganization of staff, hiring of new curators and museum professionals, and establishment of a development department to raise funds, all aimed to ensure the museum's continued success. Dr. Bowron mentions the need for personal and professional renewal and the intention to take time for long-postponed projects. He notes that he will have been at the university for nearly five years by the time he leaves and that a successor is needed to lead the museum forward, including the opening of Werner Otto Hall.

At the bottom, contact information for the Public Relations Office is provided: 32 Quiney Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, with a phone number. The press release has the Harvard University Art Museums header listing Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum.

This image displays a physical page with a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums, which includes the Busch-Reisinger Museum, the Fogg Art Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The press release is dated November 3, 1989, and announces the resignation of Edgar Peters Bowron from his directorship of the Harvard University Art Museums, effective June 1990.

In the text, Bowron expresses pride in the progress made by the museums during his tenure, citing significant management and operational changes that improved the care of the collections. He mentions hiring new curators and other professionals, as well as establishing a development department to secure funds for future success. Bowron reflects on upholding the values and enthusiasm of past leaders of the museums and mentions Edward Forbes and Paul Sachs specifically.

The statement also alludes to the personal effort and time Bowron dedicated, suggesting a need for personal and professional renewal, and the desire to focus on other pending projects. He notes the timing of his departure, around the time of Commencement, as ideal for finding a successor, and hints at future developments, including the opening of Werner Otto Hall.

The contact information for the Public Relations Office is provided at the bottom of the page with an address in Cambridge, MA, and a telephone number.

The page is slightly worn along the edges, indicating it might be from an older document or archive. It appears to be a photocopy due to the quality of the print and the texture of the paper as seen from the image.

The image shows a page from a press release document dated November 3, 1989, issued by the Harvard University Art Museums. The document is titled "For Immediate Release" and announces the resignation of Edgar Peters Bowron as the Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, effective June, 1990.

Key Details from the Document:

1. Header Information:

   • Title: "Harvard University Art Museums"
   • Subtitles: "Busch-Reisinger Museum," "Fogg Art Museum," and "Arthur M. Sackler Museum"
   • Type: "Press Release"

2. Content:

   • Announcement: Edgar Peters Bowron, Elizabeth, and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, announced his resignation effective June 1990.
   • Statement by Dr. Bowron:
     • He expresses pride in the progress made during his tenure as director.
     • Highlights achievements, including significant management and operational changes, reorganization of staff, hiring of new curators and professionals, and the establishment of a development department to raise funds.
     • Mentions the reaffirmation of values and enthusiasm for original works of art, reflecting the leadership of the Museums' founders, Edward Forbes and Paul Sachs.
     • Cites personal and professional renewal as reasons for his departure, noting that his time at the University has been nearly five years, and the timing is ideal for a successor to lead the Museums into the next stages of development, such as the opening of Werner Otto Hall.
   • Contact Information:
     • Public Relations Office: 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
     • Phone: 617-495-2397

3. Design and Layout:

   • The document is printed on clean, white paper with a formal, professional layout.
   • The text is typed in a clear, legible font, likely a serif typeface suitable for formal documents.
   • The page is part of a larger book or archive, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on either side.

Context:

The press release serves as an official communication to announce Dr. Bowron's resignation and to provide context for his achievements and reasons for leaving. It also signals the transition period for the Museums, highlighting upcoming developments and the need for a new leader to guide the institution forward. The formal tone and structured format reflect the importance of the announcement in the context of academic and cultural institutions.

The image is a photograph of a press release document that is part of a larger bound collection. The press release is from the Harvard University Art Museums, dated November 3, 1989. It announces the resignation of Edgar Peters Bowron, who served as Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, effective June 1990.

The document is formatted as a press release and contains several paragraphs of text. The release begins with the header "Harvard University Art Museums," followed by the names of the individual museums under its umbrella: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Below this, the press release is labeled "For Immediate Release."

The text of the press release is as follows:

"EDGAR PETERS BOWRON TO LEAVE DIRECTORSHIP JUNE, 1990

Edgar Peters Bowron, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard University Art Museums, announced his resignation from the Museums today, effective June, 1990.

'I am proud of the progress the Harvard Art Museums have made during my tenure as director,' Dr. Bowron said. 'The staff and I have achieved significant management and operational changes to improve the care of our wonderful collections and the buildings which house them. We have reorganized the staff, hired several outstanding new curators and other museum professionals, and established a development department to raise the funds that will ensure the Museums' continued success in the next decade and beyond. And I like to think that we have reaffirmed some of the values and enthusiasm for original works of art that characterized the leadership of the Museums' real founders, Edward Forbes and Paul Sachs.'

'Realizing that these achievements have been the result of an intense personal effort, I feel the need for both personal and professional renewal and replenishment and hope to take time for many of my own projects long postponed by more pressing duties.

'When I leave the University around the time of Commencement, I will have been here for nearly five years. The moment is ideal for a successor to lead the museums to the next stages in their development, such as the opening of Werner Otto Hall, new home of

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Public Relations Office 32 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-495-2397"

The document is printed on white paper and is bound within a larger collection, which appears to be a scrapbook or archive. The pages of the collection are held together with a red binding along the left edge. The top of the page is marked with the date "MARCH 2013" in black ink, indicating when this particular document was added to the collection.

The press release is a formal announcement of Dr. Bowron's departure and highlights his accomplishments during his time as director. It also expresses his personal reasons for leaving and his hopes for the future of the museums under new leadership. The document serves as a historical record of the changes and developments at the Harvard University Art Museums during Dr. Bowron's directorship.