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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):
The Mounting Card:
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.
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.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping and a letter, both of which are yellowed with age, set against a light gray background. The clipping is positioned vertically in the center of the image, while the letter is placed above it.
Newspaper Clipping:
Letter:
Background:
Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of a historical document, likely from a newspaper or archive. The yellowed paper and handwritten text suggest that the document is old, while the light gray background provides a neutral and clean backdrop for the image.
The image shows a newspaper clipping about a donation to Harvard University. The clipping is from the Washington Post, dated June 17, 1924, and reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has donated $500,000 to the university's fine arts division in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The donation was made through the Harvard Fund, which was established to raise money for the university's various departments and programs.
The clipping also mentions that the donation was part of a larger effort by the Harvard Fund to raise $10,000,000 for the university's fine arts and business school divisions. The article notes that the donation was made in response to a letter from Bishop William Lawrence, who was chairing the committee in charge of raising funds for the university's fine arts division.
Overall, the image provides information about a significant donation to Harvard University and highlights the importance of philanthropy in supporting higher education.
The image presents a newspaper clipping and its corresponding envelope, both aged to a yellowish hue, set against a gray background.
Envelope:
Newspaper Clipping:
Background:
Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact, likely from an archive or collection. The presence of the envelope and clipping suggests that the image may be related to a specific event or news story from 1924.
The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two vintage paper items, likely newspaper clippings, against a light gray background.
Top Item:
The top item is a rectangular piece of paper with handwritten text in various colors and fonts. The text includes:
Bottom Item:
The bottom item appears to be a newspaper clipping from June 17, 1924, featuring a headline that reads:
"$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND"
The article announces that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has donated $500,000 to Harvard University's division of fine arts in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The article also mentions that Princeton University received a $320,000 gift for a new choir.
Overall:
The image showcases two historical paper items, likely related to significant donations to educational institutions in the United States. The top item appears to be a note or label, while the bottom item is a newspaper clipping reporting on a substantial donation to Harvard University.