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The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a newspaper clipping or a memo, overlaid on a larger piece of paper or envelope. The larger piece of paper has some handwritten notes on it, including the text "17 7777 Fogg Museum" and a postmark that reads "Philadelphia, Pa." The date on the postmark is "JUN 17," which indicates June 17.
The newspaper clipping, which is the focal point of the image, seems to be about a donation. It states: "GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article details that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., made a donation of $500,000 to the division of fine arts of Harvard University to honor Dr. Charles William Eliot, who was the president emeritus. The text also mentions that Rockefeller intended to contribute a total of $2,000,000 towards the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
The overall tone of the image suggests it might be part of a collection or a document archive related to historical donations or significant events in the history of Harvard University.
This image shows a piece of paper with a clipping attached to it. The paper appears to be a file or folder with some handwritten and stamped text on it. The handwritten text at the top left corner reads "17 Fogg Museum" and there is a large "Z" in the middle. There are also some stamped texts, including "Bulletin," "Philadelphia, Pa.," and a date stamp "JUN 1 719."
The clipping attached to the paper is a news article with the headline "GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article mentions John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who has given $500,000 to the division of fine arts of Harvard University in honor of Dr. Eliot. It further explains that this donation is part of the $2,000,000 desired for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university. The article is dated June 17.
This image displays a small, aged newspaper clipping mounted on a larger, light-brown piece of paper or cardstock, set against a plain, light gray background.
The clipping itself is a news bulletin, with the headline in bold, capitalized letters: “GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD”.
Below the headline, the text reads:
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Aids University in Honor of Dr. Eliot
Boston, June 17.—John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has given $500,000 to the division of fine arts of Harvard University in honor of the president emeritus, Dr. Charles William Eliot.
Mr. Rockefeller gave this $500,000 as a part of the $2,000,000 desired for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university.
This clipping appears to have been carefully cut out and pasted onto the backing paper.
The backing paper has several handwritten and stamped marks:
The overall appearance suggests this is a preserved historical artifact — a clipping from the 1920s documenting a major philanthropic gift to Harvard University that contributed to the founding of the Fogg Art Museum, with annotations likely added by a curator, researcher, or archivist for cataloging purposes.
Note: The Fogg Museum, part of Harvard’s art museums, was indeed established with major funding from John D. Rockefeller Jr., and dedicated in 1927 — the year implied by the clipping’s June 17 date and Philadelphia newspaper stamp.
The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Gives $500,000 to Harvard" and a smaller headline below it that reads "John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Aids University in Honor of Dr. Eliot." The clipping is attached to a brown envelope with the words "Bulletin" and "Philadelphia, Pa." written on it. The clipping is dated June 17, 1915, and it reports that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has donated $500,000 to Harvard University in honor of the president emeritus, Dr. Charles William Eliot. The donation is part of a larger endowment of $2,000,000 desired for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university.
The image depicts a piece of paper with some handwritten text and a small piece of paper attached to it. The handwritten text on the paper reads "17 77g Museum" and "Z". The small piece of paper attached to it reads "GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD". The paper appears to be a piece of news clipping that is probably from a newspaper.
The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping or article, likely from a newspaper, detailing a significant donation. The article is titled "GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD" and is dated June 17 (the year is not fully visible, but the month and day are clear). The content of the article reads:
The article is dated June 17, and the location mentioned is Philadelphia, Pa. The top portion of the image shows a handwritten note or label that reads "17 779 museum Z", which appears to be a cataloging or filing reference, possibly indicating the source or archive where this clipping is stored. The overall appearance suggests it is a historical document, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the style of the newspaper and the context of the donation.
The image presents a collection of historical documents, including a newspaper clipping and a letter, set against a gray background. The documents are arranged in a vertical stack, with the topmost document being a letter written in pencil on a piece of brown paper. The letter is addressed to the "Fogg Museum" and bears the date "JUN 1719." Below the letter is a newspaper clipping, which appears to be from a local newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping reports on a donation of $500,000 made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University's Division of Fine Arts in honor of Dr. Eliot. The article also mentions that Dr. Charles William Eliot, the president of Harvard University, received a $2,000,000 endowment for the new Fogg Art Museum at the university.
The background of the image is a light gray color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the documents. Overall, the image suggests that the documents are part of a larger collection of historical materials related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.
The image presents a newspaper clipping about John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s donation to Harvard University, set against a gray background. The clipping is positioned centrally and features a rectangular shape with a light brown hue, bearing handwritten notes in pencil on its top portion. These notes include the numbers "17" and "7799," followed by the word "museum." Below this, the letters "Z" and "B" are visible, accompanied by the city "Philadelphia, Pa." and the date "JUN 1 71."
The main body of the clipping contains a news article with the headline "GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD" in bold font. The article reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has donated $500,000 to Harvard University's fine arts division in honor of Dr. Charles William Eliot, the university's president emeritus. This donation is part of a larger $2,000,000 endowment for the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
Overall, the image effectively conveys the significance of John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s generous donation to Harvard University, highlighting his commitment to supporting the arts and education.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping pasted onto a brown envelope, set against a gray background.
The clipping is positioned at the bottom of the envelope and features a headline that reads, "GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article reports on a donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University in honor of Dr. Charles William Eliot, the university's former president. The donation was part of a larger effort to raise $2,000,000 for the construction and endowment of the Fogg Art Museum.
The envelope bears handwritten text at the top, reading "17 June 1913 museum," and a postmark from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 17, 1913. The envelope appears to be old and worn, with visible creases and tears.
The overall impression is that the clipping and envelope are historical artifacts, likely from the early 20th century, and are being preserved or displayed for their significance.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping and an envelope, likely from the early 20th century, set against a light gray background.
Newspaper Clipping:
The clipping is rectangular in shape and features a bold headline that reads "GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article provides details about John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s donation of $500,000 to Harvard University's division of fine arts in honor of Dr. Charles William Eliot, the university's president emeritus. The article was published on June 17 in Boston.
Envelope:
The envelope is positioned above the newspaper clipping and appears to be made of brown paper. It has a handwritten note in the top-left corner that reads "17 Fogg Museum," accompanied by a small "Z" below it. The envelope also bears a partially visible address, including the city "Philadelphia, Pa." and a date stamp that reads "JUN 17 19."
Overall Impression:
The image exudes a sense of nostalgia and historical significance, suggesting that it may be part of an archival collection or a personal archive related to Harvard University or the Fogg Art Museum.