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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "N.Y. Evening World," dated June 17, 1924. The main headline reads: "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School."

The article reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has made a significant donation of $500,000 to Harvard University. This gift is part of a larger fundraising effort by Harvard to raise $10,000,000 for the extension of various divisions, including business administration, fine arts, and chemistry. The article notes that this donation brings the total amount raised by Harvard to approximately $8,725,000.

Additionally, the article mentions that Rockefeller has also donated $500,000 to Yale Law School for the permanent endowment of the George P. Baker professorship in business administration.

The article also includes other related news:

• Rockefeller's total gifts to universities this year amount to $1,000,000.
• Princeton University's fund has reached $8,230,211, with $320,000 allocated for a new choir.
• Harvard's class of '69 has gifted $100,000 to the university, presented during their annual reunion.

Overall, the clipping highlights significant financial contributions made to prominent educational institutions by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and other donors.

The image is of an old newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1924, from the New York Evening World. The main headline reads, "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School."

Key points of the article include:

1. John D. Rockefeller Jr. made a gift of $500,000 to Harvard University, bringing the total Harvard fund to $8,725,000. This gift was applied to a fund of $2,000,000 aimed at erecting and endowing the new Foggy Art Museum.
2. Rockefeller's gift was the second largest to Harvard by the Rockefeller family, following a $5,000,000 gift for the Graduate School of Business Administration.
3. A total of $1,000,000 was given to universities by Rockefeller that year.
4. The $10,000,000 campaign at Harvard was subdivided into various allocations, including $3,000,000 for the school of business administration, $2,000,000 for the chemistry department, and $2,000,000 for the division of fine arts.
5. Additionally, there is a mention of a $100,000 gift from the Harvard Class of 1899 to be presented at the university's silver jubilee.

The clipping is cut and taped, with a portion of the bottom missing. The paper shows signs of age, with some yellowing and wear.

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1924, from the New York Evening World. The headline of the clipping is "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School."

The main article discusses a significant donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University. Specifically, Rockefeller Jr. donated $500,000 to the division of fine arts at Harvard University, raising the total fund to approximately $8,725,000. This gift was aimed at the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The article also mentions that Rockefeller Jr.'s gift is part of a larger effort to raise $10,000,000 for the extension of the divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.

Additionally, the article notes that Rockefeller's gifts to universities now total $1,000,000, with Princeton's fund reaching $8,230,211, including a $320,000 gift for a new choir.

There is also a smaller text snippet at the bottom, indicating a $100,000 donation from the Harvard Class of 1909 to Harvard, which was to be presented during a silver jubilee event.

The clipping is partially taped and seems to be a historical document, likely part of an archive or collection.

The image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping from the New York Evening World, dated June 17, 1924. The main headline reads, "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School." The subheadline states, "Rockefeller's Gifts This Year to University Now Total $1,000,000."

The article details a significant donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. A gift of $500,000 has been made by him to the division of fine arts at Harvard University. This brings the total raised for the construction and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum to approximately $8,725,000. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who chairs the committee for the extension of the university's divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.

Additionally, Rockefeller's gift includes $500,000 for the chemistry department and $2,000,000 for the division of fine arts at Harvard. The article also mentions that a sum of $320,000 has been raised for a new choir at Princeton, with $30,000 remaining to be collected.

The clipping is labeled "CLIPPING FROM N. Y. Evening World 17 JUNE 1924" at the top, indicating when and from where it was taken.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Evening World, dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads: "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School."

Key points from the article include:

1. Harvard Fund Increase:

   • John D. Rockefeller Jr. made a donation of $500,000 to Harvard University, raising the total fund for Harvard to $8,725,000.
   • This fund is allocated to various divisions of the university including business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.

2. Other Rockefeller Gifts:

   • Rockefeller's total donations to universities this year amount to $1,000,000.
   • An additional $500,000 was given to Yale Law School by George F. Baker for the permanent endowment.

3. Princeton Fund:

   • The fund for Princeton University reached $8,230,211, aiming for a total of $320,000 for a new choir.

4. Harvard's Fund Allocation:

   • The Harvard committee plans to subdivide the $10,000,000 fund as follows:
     • $5,000,000 for the chemistry department and $2,000,000 for its administration.
     • $3,000,000 for the division of fine arts.
     • $2,000,000 for the school of business administration.

5. Donation Ceremony:

   • A gift of $100,000 to Harvard from the Class of '99 will be formally handed over by the class president during their annual reunion at commencement exercises.

This clipping highlights significant philanthropic contributions made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and George F. Baker to major American universities in the 1920s.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Evening World dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School." The article details significant financial contributions made by John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Key points from the article include:

1. Harvard University Fund:

   • Rockefeller's gift brings the total Harvard fund to $8,725,000.
   • The $500,000 gift is part of a larger $2,000,000 fund aimed at the erection and endowment of the new Fog Art Museum.
   • The gift was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of the Harvard fund committee.

2. Princeton Fund:

   • The Princeton fund has reached $8,230,211 with an additional $320,000 for a new chair.

3. Yale Law School:

   • Rockefeller also donated $500,000 to Yale Law School.

4. Additional Harvard Contributions:

   • The Harvard committee plans to use $10,000,000 to extend the divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.
   • The funds will be allocated as follows: $3,000,000 for the chemistry department, $2,000,000 for the division of fine arts, and $5,000,000 for the school of business administration.

5. Class of '99 Gift:

   • There is a mention of a $100,000 gift to Harvard from the Class of '99, which will be presented on the 25th anniversary of their graduation.

The article highlights the significant philanthropic efforts of John D. Rockefeller Jr. in supporting higher education institutions during that period.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the N.Y. Evening World dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads: "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School."

The article discusses a gift of $500,000 made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the fine arts division of Harvard University, which adds to a fund of $2,000,000 for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of the committee raising $10,000,000 for business administration, fine arts, and chemistry divisions of the university.

The article also breaks down Rockefeller's contributions, noting the total reaches about $8,725,000, including a $5,000,000 gift from George F. Baker for the Graduate School of Business Administration endowment. Additionally, the article mentions a $500,000 gift to the chemistry department by the General Education Board, founded by John D. Rockefeller.

Further details include plans by the Harvard committee to subdivide funds for various school departments and a note about a $100,000 gift to Harvard from the class of 1899.

There is also a smaller headline mentioning Rockefeller's gifts this year to universities reach a total of $1,000,000, and that the Princeton fund has reached $8,230,211 with $320,000 allocated for a new choir.

The image shows a piece of newspaper clipping against a solid light blue background. The clipping is from the "N.Y. Evening World" dated June 17, 1924, and the headline reads "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School." The article mentions Rockefeller's gifts that year totaling $1,000,000 to the university and details about funds reached for Princeton and a gift for Harvard Divinity School, among other related financial contributions and activities. The paper is yellowed with age and torn at the bottom edge, indicating it is quite old and has been preserved.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the N.Y. Evening World dated June 17, 1924. The headline of the article reads, "John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School." The article goes on to detail that Rockefeller's gifts to universities for that year total $1,000,000, including funds for Princeton to reach $8,230,211 with a new $320,000 for a new choir.

The article mentions a gift of $500,000 made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum and for businesses and administration studies. It notes Rockefeller's philanthropies have amounted to $10,000,000 for various university initiatives for the year.

Additionally, it states another gift of $50,000 by Rockefeller for the Chemistry department at Harvard. The article also touches on various other sizable donations being made to Harvard and Yale universities by the Rockefeller family, adding significant funds for their educational endowments.

There's a smaller section at the bottom noting a gift of $100,000 from the Harvard Class of '95 to the university, presented by their alumni during their reunion.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the N.Y. Evening World, dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads:

"John D. Jr. Swells Harvard Fund To $8,725,000 With $500,000 Gift; $500,000 Given to Yale Law School"

Below the headline, there is a subheading that states:

"Rockefeller's Gifts This Year to University Now Total $1,000,000."

The article discusses significant financial contributions made to various educational institutions. Key points from the clipping include:

1. Harvard University:

   • John D. Rockefeller Jr. has donated $500,000 to Harvard, increasing the university's fund to $8,725,000.
   • The gift is part of a larger campaign to raise $10,000,000 for the extension of the university's divisions in business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.
   • The funds will be allocated as follows:
     • $3,000,000 for the school of business administration.
     • $2,000,000 for the chemistry department.
     • $2,000,000 for the division of fine arts.
   • The gift was announced by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who chaired the committee in charge of raising the funds.

2. Yale Law School:

   • A separate $500,000 gift was made to Yale Law School.

3. Rockefeller's Total Contributions:

   • The article notes that Rockefeller's gifts for the year now total $1,000,000.

4. Additional Information:

   • The article also mentions that Rockefeller's gift to Harvard includes $5,000,000 for the permanent endowment of the Graduate School of Business Administration.
   • Another $800,000 is to be made to Harvard as part of the campaign, bringing the total to $8,725,000.
   • The $500,000 gift to Yale Law School is part of a $1,000,000 gift to the university.

The clipping is presented as a physical newspaper clipping, with visible creases and a slightly faded appearance, suggesting it is an archival or historical document. The text is typed, and the layout is typical of early 20th-century newspaper design.