Archives Scrapbooks

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper dated June 17, 1928, from Detroit, Michigan. The headline reads, "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University. This donation was part of a larger campaign to raise $10,000,000 for the Harvard-Radcliffe fine arts and business school. The $500,000 from Rockefeller was intended to fund the construction and endowment of a new museum at the university. This donation was in honor of his father, John D. Rockefeller Sr., whose 99th birthday was recently celebrated. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee.

The image shows a yellowed, torn piece of paper with handwritten notes at the top and a clipped newspaper article attached to it. Here is a detailed summary:

1. Handwritten Notes:

   • At the top, there is handwriting that reads: "3 Fogg Art Mus." The handwriting appears to be old and possibly penciled.
   • Below this, there is another line of handwriting that reads: " - curr" which is less clear.

2. Newspaper Clipping:

   • The article is from the "Detroit, Mich." edition, dated "JUN 17 1924".
   • The headline of the article reads: "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD".
   • The dateline of the article is "CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 17".
   • The article begins by stating that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has given $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, chairman of the committee in charge of the fundraising for the Harvard division of fine arts.
   • Mr. Rockefeller's gift was given as a contribution toward the $2,000,000 fund for the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
   • This gift brings the total contributions received so far to $1,500,000, which is $500,000 short of the desired amount.
   • In a letter to Bishop Lawrence, Mr. Rockefeller stated that the gift was a mark of appreciation for the distinguished services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose ninetieth birthday was recently celebrated.

The overall context of the image suggests that it might be related to archival or historical research, specifically concerning donations made to Harvard University for the establishment or development of its art department and museums.

The image displays a newspaper clipping from June 17, 1924, with the headline "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." Here are the detailed contents:

1. Date and Location:

   • The clipping is dated June 7, 1924, and is from Detroit, Michigan.

2. Headline:

   • The headline states, "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD."

3. Main Story:

   • The article reports that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has donated $500,000 to Harvard University's division of fine arts.
   • This donation is in honor of President Emeritus Chauncey Stillman.
   • The announcement was made during a meeting led by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee overseeing the fundraising effort.
   • The committee had raised $13,000,000 for the Harvard division, with a goal of $25,000,000. Rockefeller's contribution brings the total raised to $13,500,000.
   • This donation is specifically for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum.
   • In a letter to Bishop Lawrence, Rockefeller expressed his gratitude for the services of President Emeritus Chauncey Stillman, noting his appreciation for Stillman’s contributions.

4. Additional Notes:

   • The clipping is partially handwritten with the name "Fogg Art Mus." and "Jr." written above the headline.
   • There's a partial mention of "Detroit, Mich." and the date in the lower right corner, which appears to be June 7, 1924.

The overall context of the clipping highlights a significant donation to Harvard for the establishment of the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1928, from Detroit, Michigan. The headline of the article reads "ROCKFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD."

The article details that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., donated $500,000 to the division of fine arts at Harvard University. The donation was made in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, who is the chairman of the committee in charge of the fund-raising for the Harvard division of fine arts. The $500,000 was part of a larger goal of $10,000,000 to be raised for the arts and business school.

The article also mentions that the donation was intended for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The gift brings the total amount raised thus far to within $350,000 of the $850,000 desired for the museum.

In a letter to Bishop Lawrence, Rockefeller expressed his appreciation for the services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose 91st birthday was recently celebrated.

The image shows a piece of aged newsprint with a headline and article from a newspaper dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads "ROCKFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article details a donation of $500,000 by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University's division of fine arts, specifically for the Fogg Art Museum. This donation was made in honor of President Emeritus Charles William Eliot.

Key points of the article:

1. The donation is part of a larger fundraising effort for the Harvard Division of Fine Arts and Business School.
2. The $500,000 gift is in addition to the $2,000,000 previously pledged for the Fogg Art Museum.
3. The total amount raised thus far for the Fogg Art Museum is $3,500,000 out of the $5,000,000 desired.
4. The gift was made in appreciation of President Eliot's services, whose 90th birthday was recently celebrated.

The newspaper clipping has been annotated in handwriting with the name "Fogg Art Mus." at the top and some additional notes, suggesting it is related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The date stamp on the clipping indicates it is from Detroit, Michigan, dated June 17, 1924.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Detroit News, dated June 17, 1924. The headline of the article is "Rockefeller Gives $500,000 to Harvard."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

• John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has donated $500,000 to the division of fine arts at Harvard University. This donation is in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.
• The announcement was made by William Lawrence, the chairman of a committee tasked with raising $3,000,000 for the Harvard-division of fine arts and its Fogg Art Museum.
• Out of the $3,000,000 goal, $2,500,000 had already been raised before this contribution.
• An additional $50,000 was given as part of a $400,000 endowment for the erection and maintenance of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
• This latest gift brings the total subscriptions up to $2,950,000, leaving $50,000 more to be raised to meet the goal.
• In a letter to Bishop Lawrence, Rockefeller expressed that his gift was made with appreciation for the lifelong services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose ninetieth birthday was recently celebrated.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1924, from Detroit, Michigan. The clipping is pasted onto a small piece of brown paper with handwriting at the top that reads "3 A Fogg Art Mus." The main headline of the clipping reads: "ROCKEFELLER GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD."

The body of the text 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 donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee raising $10,000,000 for the Harvard division of chemistry, fine arts, and business school. It mentions that $500,000 is part of a $2,000,000 endowment for the erection of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university, bringing the total subscriptions to within $350,000 of the desired amount.

Additionally, the clipping refers to a letter from Bishop Lawrence stating the gift was made in appreciation for the distinguished services of President Emeritus Eliot, whose 90th birthday was recently celebrated.

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".

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.