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The image contains a clipping from the New York Evening Post dated June 17, 1934. The clipping features an article with the headline "John D. Jr., Aids Harvard." The article reports that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has contributed $500,000 to a fund for the construction of a new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. This donation is part of a larger fundraising campaign aimed at raising $2,000,000 for the museum.

The article mentions that the campaign committee, chaired by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, has raised a total of $8,725,000. The fundraising efforts are divided into three categories: business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.

John D. Rockefeller Jr. stated that his contribution was made in tribute to the distinguished services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.

The clipping appears to be from a scrapbook or collection, as indicated by the handwritten notes on the back, which include the date "13 June 1934" and the source "Argus Proofreading Bureau, 152 Third Ave., New York, Clipping 1266."

The image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post, dated June 17, 1934. The headline reads "JOHN D., JR., AIDES HARVARD" with a subheading indicating a $500,000 contribution by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. aimed towards the Foggart Museum fund at Harvard University. The article details that this contribution is part of a larger fund of $2,000,000 being raised for the construction of a new Fogg Art Museum. Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of the committee, announced the gift, which was said to be a tribute to President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The article also mentions that the total amount raised to that date was $8,725,000, with the campaign aiming to extend various divisions of the university, including business administration, fine arts, and chemistry. The clipping appears to be pasted on a piece of paper, with some handwriting visible at the top.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post dated June 17, 1924. The clipping discusses a significant donation.

The headline reads, "JOHN D., JR., AID'S HARVARD." Below the headline, it states that John D. Rockefeller Jr. contributed $500,000 towards the fund for the erection of a new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The total fund raised by Harvard at that time was $2,000,000, with $8,725,000 having been raised to date for the extension of various divisions including business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.

The article mentions that Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of the committee conducting the campaign, announced the gift. Mr. Rockefeller stated that his contribution was a tribute to the distinguished services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.

The top of the clipping has a handwritten note that reads "13799" and mentions the Argosy Press Clipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Avenue, New York.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post, dated July 17, 1934. The headline reads, "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD $500,000 Contribution Will Go Toward Fund for Foggart Museum."

The article details a significant donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University. Specifically, he contributed $500,000 towards the $2,000,000 fund being raised for the construction of a new Fogg Art Museum. At the time of the announcement, the total amount raised for the campaign was $8,725,000, which was intended for the extension of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry divisions.

Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who was the chairman of the committee, announced the gift. Rockefeller also mentioned that his contribution was a tribute to the distinguished services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The clipping is from the Argus Press-Clipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Avenue in New York.

The image shows a piece of news clipping from the New York Evening Post dated June 17, 1934. The headline reads: "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD $500,000 Contribution Will Go Toward Fund for Foggart Museum."

The article states that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has contributed $500,000 to a fund of $2,000,000 raised by Harvard University for the erection of a new Fogg Art Museum. Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the committee conducting the campaign for $10,000,000 for the extension of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry, announced the gift. He also revealed that the total amount raised to date was $8,725,000. Mr. Rockefeller noted that his contribution was a tribute to the distinguished services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.

The clipping appears to have been processed by the Argus Press Clipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Avenue in New York. There is also a handwritten date of "1934" at the top of the clipping.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post, dated June 17, 1924. The headline of the article reads: "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD - $500,000 Contribution Will Go Toward Fund for Foggart Museum."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

1. Contribution Announcement:

   • John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has made a significant financial contribution of $500,000 to a fund totaling $2,000,000 being raised by Harvard University.
   • The fund is for the erection of a new Fogg Art Museum.

2. Context of the Campaign:

   • The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the committee overseeing the campaign for raising $10,000,000.
   • This campaign aims to extend various divisions of Harvard University, including business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.
   • The total amount raised to date is $8,725,000.

3. Tribute:

   • Mr. Rockefeller’s contribution is noted as a tribute to the distinguished services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.

The clipping is from the Argus Press Clipping Bureau, labeled "33799" and categorized under "SLIPPING FROM."

The image shows a piece of paper with typed and stamped text. The visible typed text appears to be a clipped newspaper excerpt with the headline "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD" and a subtitle "$500,000 Contribution Will Go Toward Fund for Foggart Museum." The text announces that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has contributed $500,000 to the fund of $2,000,000 raised by Harvard University to erect a new Fogg Art Museum. It also mentions Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of a committee conducting a campaign for $10,000,000 for the extension of various divisions at Harvard, revealing that $8,725,000 had been raised at the time. Mr. Rockefeller's contribution is noted as a tribute to President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.

The paper also has stamps indicating the source as "New York Evening Post" and a date that looks like "17 JUNE 1924," along with other faint printed or stamped text from the Argus Press Clipping Bureau in New York. The clipping is affixed to the paper.

The image shows a clipping of a newspaper article pasted onto a larger piece of paper. The newspaper is from the "New York Evening Post" dated June 7, 1934. The headline of the clipping reads "JOHN D. JR., AIDS HARVARD", indicating that an individual named John D. Jr. has helped Harvard in some manner.

The article details how John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has contributed $500,000 to Harvard University, with $200,000 of this amount earmarked for the construction of a new Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions that this contribution is part of a larger fundraising effort led by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts and Lawrence E. Sexton, aimed at raising $10,000,000 for a general campaign for the sciences, humanities, business administration, and other departments at the university. The total amount raised at the time of the article's publication was $8,715,000. The contribution made by Mr. Rockefeller was also a tribute to the services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.

The newspaper clipping has a handwritten scribble on the top left corner, which looks like "13/99." The paper onto which the clipping is attached has a pre-printed header from "Argus Press Clipping Bureau 352 Third Ave., New York," suggesting that this was a press clipping service that collected articles for clients. The paper is labeled "CLIPPING FROM" indicating that it was meant to inform clients about specific articles or mentions in the press.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads, "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD." The article explains that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. contributed $500,000 to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum fund, which aimed to raise $2,000,000 for its new building. The donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who was heading a campaign to raise funds for various university programs, including business administration, fine arts, and chemistry. At the time of the announcement, the campaign had already raised $8,735,000. Rockefeller mentioned that his donation was in tribute to the services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. Additionally, there is a stamp from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau located at 352 Third Ave., New York, indicating they handled the clipping.

This image shows a clipping from the New York Evening Post, dated June 17, 1924. The clipping announces a $500,000 contribution by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the fund for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article highlights that Rockefeller's donation is part of a larger $2,000,000 fundraising campaign for the construction of a new Fogg Art Museum. The clipping includes a handwritten note at the top, possibly indicating its significance or source.