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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND" and the subheadline states "John D. Rockefeller Is Donor. Princeton Gets $320,000 Gift for New Choir."

The article reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has donated $500,000 to the division of chemistry at Harvard University in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee in charge of raising $10,000,000 for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school.

Additionally, the article mentions that Mr. Rockefeller donated $320,000 to Princeton University for the erection and endowment of the new choir building. This gift brought the total subscription to within $350,000 of the desired amount. The article also notes that Rockefeller expressed his appreciation for the distinguished service of President Hibben, whose nineteenth birthday was recently celebrated.

The clipping appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the handwritten notes on the back of the clipping, which include "S. Fogg Museum" and "R" along with the date and location "eve. Star Washington D.C."

The image shows an old, yellowed newspaper clipping with the headline "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND." The article, dated June 17, 1924, and published by the Associated Press, reports 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. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, who is leading the campaign to raise $10,000,000 for the university's chemistry, fine arts, and business school. The donation is part of a $2,000,000 fund for the Fogg Art Museum, with Rockefeller having already subscribed $350,000. The article also mentions that Princeton received a $320,000 gift for a new choir.

The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the handwritten note "Fogg Museum" at the top, and the words "Evening Star, Washington D.C." stamped on it. The date "JUN 17 1924" is also clearly visible on the clipping, confirming the publication date.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads, "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND," and it reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. is the donor.

The main article states that John D. Rockefeller Jr. gave $500,000 to the division of fine arts of Harvard University. This donation is part of a larger effort to raise $2,000,000 for the establishment and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The donation was made in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot. Rockefeller's gift was noted as a significant contribution to the overall fundraising goal.

The clipping mentions that the announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee overseeing the raising of $10,000,000 for Harvard’s division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school. Additionally, it notes that Princeton University received a $320,000 gift for a new choir.

In a letter to Bishop Lawrence, Rockefeller expressed his appreciation for the distinguished services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose birthday was celebrated that day. The clipping is from the Eve Star Washington, D.C., edition. The front of the clipping has been annotated with handwritten notes that mention "Fogg Museum."

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND," indicating a major donation to Harvard University. The article states 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 donation was part of a larger goal of $2,000,000 for the erection and endowment of the new Pogg Art Museum. The donation was made through a special subscription to the fund, which was a part of a larger campaign to raise $10,000,000 for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school.

The clipping mentions that Bishop William Lawrence made the announcement the night before. Additionally, there is a note that the gift was made in appreciation of President Eliot's distinguished services, whose seventieth birthday was recently celebrated.

The clipping is handwritten with the name "Fogg Museum" and "R" at the top, and "eve Star Washington U" in the middle, indicating it was possibly clipped from a larger publication and notes for further reference or categorization.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads "$500,000 DONATED TO HARVARD FUND," with a subheading that identifies John D. Rockefeller as the donor and mentions that Princeton received a $320,000 gift for a new choir.

The article, credited to the Associated Press, states 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 the chairman of the committee responsible for raising funds for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school.

The donation was part of a $2,000,000 goal for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The $500,000 gift was the largest single subscription to the museum project and was within the target amount of $350,000 desired.

The article also notes that Rockefeller's gift was motivated by his high appreciation of the distinguished services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose ninetieth birthday was recently celebrated. The clipping has handwritten notes indicating it is related to the Fogg Museum and was sourced from the "Evening Star" in Washington D.C.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Evening Star published in Washington, D.C., on June 17, 1924. The headline reads: "$500,000 Donated to Harvard Fund."

Here are the key details from the article:

1. Donation to Harvard University:

   • John D. Rockefeller, Jr. donated $500,000 to the division of fine arts at Harvard University.
   • This donation was made in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot.

2. Announcement:

   • The announcement of the donation was made by Bishop William Lawrence, who was the chairman of the committee responsible for raising $10,000,000 for Harvard's division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school.

3. Purpose of the Funds:

   • Rockefeller's $500,000 donation was part of a $2,000,000 fund intended for the erection and endowment of a new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
   • The total subscription goal for this project was $3,500,000.

4. Bishop Lawrence's Statement:

   • In a letter to Bishop Lawrence, Rockefeller expressed that the donation was made in appreciation of the distinguished services rendered by President Emeritus Eliot, whose ninetieth birthday was recently celebrated.

Additionally, the article mentions another donation:

• Princeton University received a $320,000 gift for a new choir, though details on this are not elaborated in the visible part of the clipping.

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."

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 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.