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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809219

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The image depicts a clipping from the Providence R.I. Journal dated June 1, 1924. The headline of the clipping reads: "John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Gives $500,000 to Harvard." The article reports that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has donated $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University. This donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence, the chairman of the committee in charge of raising funds for the Harvard division of fine arts.

The article further explains that this donation is part of a larger $2,000,000 fundraising effort for the construction and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. With Rockefeller's contribution, the total amount raised reaches $1,850,000, leaving $150,000 still needed to meet the goal.

The announcement was made during a celebration of Bishop Lawrence's 90th birthday, and the gift was given in appreciation of his service to Harvard and the community.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 17, 1924, from the Providence, R.I. Journal. The clipping is labeled "Fogg Museum" at the top and is from the "Press Clipping Bureau" of the New York Fogg Museum (likely referring to Harvard's Fogg Museum of Art).

The main article reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. gave $500,000 to Harvard University's Division of Fine Arts. The donation was announced on June 16, and it was part of a larger effort to raise $1,000,000 for the construction of the new Fogg Museum. The article mentions that the donation was significant, bringing the total subscription closer to the goal. Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee overseeing the project, expressed his gratitude for the generous gift, noting it was made in recognition of Rockefeller's high appreciation for President Emeritus Charles William Eliot's distinguished services.

The clipping is handwritten at the top with the words "Fogg Museum" and the date is printed below the article. The text in the clipping is clear, though slightly faded.

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The image shows a clipping from the Providence R. I. Journal dated June 17, 1924. The headline of the article reads "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article states that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has donated $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University. This donation is part of a larger fund-raising campaign for the university, which aims to raise a total of $10,000,000 for the Division of Fine Arts, the School of Business, and the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions that the donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence, who is in charge of the campaign. The gift is also noted as a tribute to President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot, whose 90th birthday was recently celebrated. The clipping appears to be pasted on a piece of paper with the heading "Fogg Museum" and the address "352 Third Ave., New York" at the top.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Providence, R.I. Journal," dated June 17, 1924. The headline of the article is "John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard," with the subheading "Donation Goes to Division of Fine Arts of University."

Key points from the article include:

  1. Donation Announcement: John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated $500,000 to the Fine Arts division of Harvard University.
  2. Event: The announcement was made during a dinner in honor of Charles William Eliot, President Emeritus of Harvard.
  3. Additional Donations:
    • Bishop William Lawrence announced that a total of $10,000,000 was being raised for the Harvard division of chemistry and the business school.
    • An additional $500,000 was given by Martin A. Ryerson, contributing to the $3,000,000 required for the construction and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Context: Bishop Lawrence noted that the total subscription was within $50,000 of the desired amount.
  5. Honoree: The dinner honored Charles William Eliot, whose 90th birthday was recently celebrated.

The clipping is attached to a backing labeled "Fogg Museum" at the top, indicating it was kept as part of the museum's archival records.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Providence, R.I. Journal, dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads "John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard." The article details that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has donated $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. This donation was part of a larger fundraising effort to raise $1,000,000 for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and the business school. Specifically, the $500,000 was designated for the erection and equipment of the new Fogg Art Museum on Harvard's campus. The donation brings the total subscription thus far to $350,000, which is $150,000 short of the desired amount. The clipping is labeled as "Fogg Museum" and "Clipping 1924," with the address "352 Third Ave., New York," written at the top.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Providence, Rhode Island Journal dated June 17, 1924. The headline of the article is "John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard."

The article states that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. donated $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts of Harvard University. The donation was made in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee in charge of raising funds for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and the business school. The $500,000 was part of a larger sum of $2,000,000 needed for the erection and equipment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The donation was significant, bringing the total subscription to within $50,000 of the desired amount. Bishop Lawrence noted that the gift was made in appreciation for the distinguished services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose 90th birthday was recently celebrated.

The clipping is from a file labeled "FOGG MUSEUM" and appears to have been clipped from a larger document or archive. The address of the clipping service is provided at the top, which is "Press Clipping Bureau, 352 Third Ave., New York."

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The image shows two pieces of paper, one slightly overlapping the other. The paper on top is an old newspaper clipping with the headline:

"JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD"

Below the headline, the clipping details that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. donated $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee for raising $10,000,000 for Harvard's division of chemistry, fine arts, and the business school. Mr. Rockefeller's $500,000 was part of an $8,000,000 fund aimed at the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

The clipping is dated June 16, from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The paper beneath has a faint blue stamp indicating the source is the Providence, R.I. Journal, dated June 17, 1924. There are handwritten notes at the top of this paper, possibly saying "Foggy Museum" or something similar. The papers look aged and slightly discolored.

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The image shows an old newspaper clipping against a pale blue background. The clipping is somewhat yellowed and tattered, indicating age. There's a handwritten note at the top that reads "1 Page Museum" followed by "Page Clipping Bureau 352 Third Avenue New York," suggesting this may have been sourced by a clipping service for a museum.

The clipping is from the "Providence, R.I. Journal" dated "JUN 17, 1924." The headline of the article is "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD," with a subheading "Donation Goes to Division of Fine Arts of University."

The article discusses a significant monetary donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University, specifically aimed at enhancing the Fine Arts division. There's mention of a Mr. Charles William Eliot and a Bishop William Lawrence in relation to this event. The article also notes that this donation is part of a larger fundraising effort, aiming for a $3,000,000 endowment for the new Fogg Art Museum at the university.

There are some parts of the text that are obscured due to the clipping's tattered edge, making it incomplete. The visible text ends by mentioning that the donation was made on the occasion of the President of Harvard's (probably Eliot's) birthday.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1924 from the Providence, R.I. Journal. The article's headline reads "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." It details the donation given by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee for Harvard's $10,000,000 endowment campaign. The donation was part of a larger $2,000,000 gift to new art museums and the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The donation is partly in recognition of the distinguished services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose 90th birthday was recently celebrated. The clipping appears to have been archived by a press clipping bureau, with an additional stamp reading "Fogg Museum," suggesting it was collected for the museum’s records.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Providence, R.I. Journal, dated June 17, 1924. The clipping is titled "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER JR. GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD" and details a significant donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University's Division of Fine Arts.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Donation Amount: John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University.
  2. Date of Donation: The donation was announced on June 16, 1924.
  3. Purpose of Donation: The funds were given in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot, who had recently celebrated his 90th birthday. The donation was made to acknowledge his distinguished services.
  4. Context of the Gift: The $500,000 was part of a larger $2,000,000 donation desired for the construction and endowment of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. This gift brought the total subscriptions for the museum project to within $300,000 of the desired amount.
  5. Announcement: The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, who chaired the committee responsible for raising funds for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and the business school.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is typed and appears to be a printed excerpt from a newspaper.
  • At the top of the clipping, there is handwritten text that reads "I Fogg Museum", likely indicating that the clipping was saved or marked for reference related to the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The address "352 Thayer Ave., Clipping Bureau, New York" is visible, suggesting that the clipping was obtained from a clipping service based in New York.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in philanthropy, highlighting Rockefeller Jr.'s substantial contribution to Harvard University's fine arts division and the ongoing efforts to fund the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping serves as a primary source documenting this significant event.