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The image shows a piece of paper with two distinct sections. The top part of the paper is a handwritten note that reads "3 Fogg Art Mus." followed by some illegible writing. The bottom part of the paper is a printed news clipping. The clipping is dated "JUN 17 1924" and is titled "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD". The article discusses John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s donation of $500,000 to the division of fine arts at Harvard University, honoring President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The text provides additional details about the donation, including the goals of the fundraising campaign for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school, and the contribution for the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The article is from Cambridge, Mass., dated June 17, 1924. The paper itself appears to be aged, and the edges show signs of wear.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article along with a handwritten note and a date stamp. The newspaper article is titled "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD" and is dated June 17. The article discusses a donation by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to the division of fine arts at Harvard University in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The donation is part of a larger fundraising effort for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school, specifically for the new Fogg Art Museum.

The handwritten note above the article reads "Fogg Art Mus.," likely referring to the Fogg Art Museum. The date stamp on the article reads "Detroit, Mich. JUN 1 1924," indicating when the article was processed or filed. The overall appearance suggests that this is an archival document, possibly part of a collection or scrapbook.

This image shows a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of aged, yellowed paper with handwritten annotations.

Main Content (Newspaper Clipping):

• Headline: “ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD”
• Dateline: “CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 17.—”
• Content: The article 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 W. Eliot. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chair of the fundraising committee for a $10,000,000 drive for Harvard’s divisions of chemistry, fine arts, and business school. Rockefeller’s gift was part of a $2,000,000 goal for the new Fogg Art Museum. The total subscriptions at the time were reported to be within $350,000 of the $2,000,000 target. The article notes that Rockefeller made the gift in appreciation of Eliot’s distinguished services, as Eliot’s 90th birthday had recently been celebrated.

Mounting Paper & Annotations:

• The clipping is attached to a slightly larger, rectangular piece of off-white or light yellow paper, which shows signs of aging and has an irregular, torn edge on the left side.
• At the top of the mounting paper, there is a handwritten note in dark ink: “3 Fogg Art Mus. / A — —” (the last part of the handwriting is somewhat unclear or scribbled).
• In the upper right corner of the mounting paper, the word “News” is printed in purple ink, likely a classification mark.
• Below that, also in purple ink, is a stamp or written note indicating: “Detroit, Mich. / JUN 17 1924” — this appears to be the date the clipping was collected or processed, matching the date in the article.

Overall Appearance:
The image is a close-up, flat-lay photograph against a neutral gray background. The aged paper and typewriter-style text suggest this is a preserved archival item from 1924, documenting a major philanthropic gift to Harvard for the Fogg Art Museum. The annotations indicate personal or institutional organization of clippings on the subject of the Fogg Art Museum.

In essence, this is a historical artifact combining a printed news report with handwritten and stamped provenance information, capturing a significant donation to education and the arts.

The image appears to show a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping contains a news article about John D. Rockefeller Jr. giving a donation of $500,000 to Harvard University in honor of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The article states that the donation was made to establish a new Fogg Art Museum at the university. The clipping also mentions that the total amount donated so far is within $350,000 of the $2,000,000 desired for the Fogg Museum.

A piece of paper with some text written on it is placed on a gray surface. The text "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD" is written in bold letters at the top of the paper. The text below it is written in smaller font and appears to be a news article. The paper has a torn edge on the right side, and the text is partially obscured.

The image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping with handwritten annotations. The clipping is from the Detroit News, dated June 1, 1924, and is titled "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has donated $500,000 to Harvard University as an honor to Bishop Charles William Eliot, who was the university's president emeritus. The donation is part of a larger fundraising effort for the university's fine arts division and the construction of the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details from the Article:

• Donor: John D. Rockefeller Jr.
• Recipient: Harvard University
• Amount: $500,000
• Purpose: In honor of Bishop Charles William Eliot, Harvard's president emeritus.
• Context: The donation is part of a $1,000,000 fundraising campaign for the university's fine arts division and the construction of the Fogg Art Museum.
• Significance: The gift brings the total subscriptions for the campaign to $350,000, with the goal of raising $1,000,000.
• Handwritten Notes: At the top of the clipping, there is a handwritten note that reads "3A Fogg Art Mus", likely referencing the Fogg Art Museum mentioned in the article.

The clipping is visibly aged, with creases and slight discoloration, indicating its historical nature. The handwritten note suggests that the clipping may have been used or cataloged for archival or research purposes.

The image shows a piece of an old newspaper clipping with torn edges. The background on which the clipping is placed appears to be a solid color, perhaps a pale blue or grey. The newspaper is dated "Detroit, Mich. June 17, 1941" based on the visible stamp in the upper right corner.

The main headline of the article reads "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD". The article mentions Cambridge, Massachusetts, and talks about John D. Rockefeller Jr. donating $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University. It appears to be a news report explaining the circumstances of the donation and mentioning that the donation was made in honor of the late President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The article also references a Benjamin Moore William Lawrence and the purpose of the funds, including an endowment of a theater and the construction of a university art museum.

There's a handwritten note at the top of the clipping, but the writing is not fully legible in the image provided. It seems to be a personal note or reference written in cursive handwriting.

The image depicts a clipping from the "Detroit, Mich." news dated "JUN 17 1924". It appears to be a newspaper article reporting a donation made by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Harvard University. The headline reads: "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD". Below the headline, the article explains that the donation is intended for the division of fine arts at Harvard University, given in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Elliot. The announcement was made last night, chaired by Bishop William Lawrence, who is in charge of the committee for the Harvard division of fine arts. The fund is part of a $10,000,000 campaign for arts and business school endowment. Rockefeller’s money will be used for the creation and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university, bringing the total to $350,000 toward the desired amount. Bishop Lawrence appreciated the generous gift as made clear in a letter included in the article.

The clipped part is attached to a beige paper with handwritten annotation that reads "3A Frog Art Mus June".

A small vintage collage mounted on a light tan backing. The backing has torn edges and a couple of rough notches. At the top there is handwritten cursive writing and a purple stamp “A” and another purple stamp reading “News.” A narrow newspaper clipping is pasted to the lower part, with a bold headline that reads “ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD,” and a dateline that mentions Cambridge, Mass., June 17, 1924, referring to John D. Rockefeller Jr. The overall look is old newspaper ephemera.

This image shows a clipping from a newspaper on an old piece of paper. The clipping includes text describing a news item titled "Rockefeller Gives $500,000 to Harvard," dated June 17, 1924, from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated $500,000 to support the fine arts division of Harvard University in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The donation was part of a larger endowment to establish the Fogg Art Museum.

Written on the paper, likely for archival purposes, is the handwritten note "3A Frog Art Mus., June," and a printed label "Detroit, Mich. News JUN 17, 1924." The condition of the paper suggests that it is aged and has discoloration from time.