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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 17, 1924, titled "$500,000 Donated to Harvard Fund." The article mentions that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., donated $500,000 to the division of fine arts of Harvard University in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The donation was part of a larger $2,000,000 contribution for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The article also notes that $320,000 was donated to Princeton for a new choir.

The clipping is affixed to a piece of paper with handwritten notes on it, including "R" and "8 Fogg museum" at the top, and "Eve. Star Washington D. C. JUN 17 1924" at the bottom. The paper appears to be aged, with some wear and a slightly yellowed appearance, suggesting it is an older document.

This image is of a historical newspaper clipping from June 17, 1924, reporting on a significant donation to Harvard University. The headline reads: "$500,000 Donated to Harvard Fund," with the subheading indicating that John D. Rockefeller Jr. is the donor. The article also mentions that Princeton University received a $320,000 gift for a new choir.

The clipping states that the donation was made 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, who was the chairman of the committee in charge of raising $10,000,000 for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school.

The article further explains that Rockefeller's $500,000 donation was part of a larger goal of $2,000,000 for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university. This donation brings the total subscription to within $350,000 of the desired amount.

In a letter to Bishop Lawrence, Rockefeller expressed his high appreciation for the distinguished services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose ninetieth birthday was recently celebrated.

The clipping has some handwritten notes at the top, including "8 Fogg Museum" and "R," and a stamp indicating it was from the "Evening Star" newspaper in Washington D.C. There is also a date stamp from June 17, 1924.

This image shows a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a larger, aged card, likely for archival purposes.

The Newspaper Clipping (Dated June 17, 1924):

• Headline: "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND"
• Sub-headline: "John D. Rockefeller Is Donor. Princeton Gets $320,000 Gift for New Choir."
• Source: "By the Associated Press."
• Location/Date: "CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 17."
• Content: The article reports that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. donated $500,000 to Harvard University's division of fine arts. This donation was made in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the fundraising committee. The gift was part of a larger $2,000,000 goal for the new Fogg Art Museum. Rockefeller specifically noted in a letter that the gift was given due to his "high appreciation of the distinguished services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose ninetieth birthday was recently celebrated."

The Mounting Card:

• Handwritten Note (Top Left): "8 Fogg museum" is written in pencil, with a small "R" written in red ink below it, likely indicating it's part of a collection or file on the Fogg Museum.
• Stamp (Top Right): A purple ink stamp identifies the source of the clipping as "eve. Star / washington d. c." and is dated "JUN 17 1924," matching the article's date.

Overall: The artifact is a preserved news clipping from 1924 documenting a major philanthropic gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Harvard University for the Fogg Art Museum. It is carefully mounted and annotated, suggesting it was collected as part of a historical record or archive. The age of the paper is evident from its yellowed color.

The image features a newspaper clipping from June 17, 1924, which contains two distinct pieces of paper. The top piece of paper is handwritten with the words "8 Fogg Museum" and "R" in red ink. Below this, there is a printed clipping that reads, "John D. Rockefeller Is Donor. Princeton Gets $320,000 Gift for New Choir." The main headline of the clipping is "John D. Rockefeller Is Donor. Princeton Gets $320,000 Gift for New Choir." The clipping includes a detailed description of the donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University's Division of Fine Arts, amounting to $500,000. It also mentions that Princeton University received a $320,000 gift for a new choir. The clipping is placed on a light blue background, and the text is printed in black ink.

The image shows two pieces of paper, which are probably newspaper clippings, placed on a gray surface. The paper on the left has some text written on it, and the paper on the right has a red mark on it. The paper on the right has some text that reads "JUN 17 1924." The paper on the left has some text that reads "8 Fogg Museum R" and "Cve. Star Washington U." The paper on the right has some text that reads "John D. Rockefeller Is Donor. Princeton Gets $320,000 Gift for New Choir."

The image shows a historical newspaper clipping from the Evening Star, dated June 17, 1924, reporting a significant donation to Harvard University. The headline prominently states: "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND" and identifies John D. Rockefeller Jr. as the donor.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Donation Amount: $500,000 was donated to Harvard University.
2. Purpose: The donation was made in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot, whose ninth birthday had recently been celebrated.
3. Context: The gift was part of a larger fundraising effort totaling $2,000,000, aimed at supporting the construction and endowment of a new Art Museum at the university.
4. Announcement: The donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee overseeing the fundraising for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school.
5. Significance: The article highlights the appreciation for President Eliot's distinguished service to the university.

Additional Notes:

• The clipping is labeled at the top with handwritten notes: "8 Fogg Museum" and "R", suggesting it may have been part of an archive or collection, possibly related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
• The article is sourced from the Associated Press and is dated June 17, 1924, indicating its historical context during the early 20th century.

The image captures a moment of significant philanthropy, reflecting the generosity of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and the importance of President Eliot to Harvard University.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping that has been placed on a solid-colored background. The clipping appears aged, with a yellowish tint indicative of older paper. The newspaper is identified as the "eve. Star" from "Washington D.C." and it is dated "JUN 1 1924." The headline of the clipping is in bold text and reads "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND." Below the headline, additional text indicates, "John D. Rockefeller Is Donor. Princeton Gets $320,000 Gift for New Choir." The rest of the text in the article is smaller and contains details about the donation by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Harvard University and Princeton. The clipping also features a mention of a "ninetieth birthday" that was recently celebrated, although it’s not clear whose birthday is being referred to due to the cut-off text.

Written in pencil at the top left of the clipping is something that appears to be a code or catalog reference, "8 7999 muzulman R," which may be related to archiving or categorizing the document.

The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline and text on a light-colored background. The headline reads, "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND." The donation was made by John D. Rockefeller in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot of Harvard University. The clipping mentions that Rockefeller also donated $320,000 to Princeton for a new choir.

There is a stamp on the newspaper clipping indicating the source as "Eve. Star Washington D.C." with the date "JUN 17 1924." Above the clipping, there's handwriting that reads "8 Fogg Museum R." The text of the clipping provides more detail about the donations and specifies that funds will support Harvard's division of fine arts, chemistry, arts, and business school.

The image shows a newspaper clipping accompanied by a note card. The clipping is titled "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND" and discusses a significant donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the division of fine arts at Harvard University, in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The donation announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee. Another donation to Princeton University is briefly mentioned, where $320,000 was gifted for a new choir.

The note card contains handwritten text that says "Fogg Museum" at the top and stamped text reading "Eve. Star Washington D.C." and "JUN 17 1924," likely indicating the source and date of the article. There is also a red "R" stamped near the top of the card. The document appears historical in nature.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping from June 17, 1924, with the headline "$500,000 Donated to Harvard Fund." The article reports 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, who was chairing the committee responsible for raising $10,000,000 for Harvard's division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school.

The article details that Rockefeller's donation was part of a larger $2,000,000 fund intended for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. It mentions that this donation brought the total subscriptions to within $350,000 of the desired amount. Additionally, a letter to Bishop Lawrence from Rockefeller explained that the gift was made in appreciation of President Emeritus Eliot's distinguished services, whose ninetieth birthday had recently been celebrated.

There is also a handwritten note on the top part of the clipping that appears to say "Fogg museum," reinforcing the article's subject. The clipping has a stamp indicating "Eve. Star Washington D.C." and a date stamp "JUN 17 1924."