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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post dated June 17, 1924. The clipping is titled "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD" and discusses a significant donation. Specifically, it states that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has contributed $500,000 toward a $2,000,000 fund raised by Harvard University for the construction of a new Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions that Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of the campaign committee, announced that the total amount raised to date was $8,725,000. Additionally, it notes that Mr. Rockefeller's contribution was made in tribute to the distinguished services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The clipping is marked with an Argus Pressclipping Bureau stamp, indicating it was likely preserved or distributed by this organization.
This image shows a historical newspaper clipping from the "New York Evening Post," dated June 17, 1924. The clipping is titled "John D., Jr., Aids Harvard" and discusses a significant contribution of $500,000 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Harvard University. The funds will go toward the $2,000,000 being raised for the construction of a new Fogg Art Museum.
The article mentions that Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, the chairman of the committee conducting the campaign for $10,000,000 for the extension of the divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry, announced the gift. The total funds raised to date were $8,725,000.
Mr. Rockefeller stated that his contribution was a tribute to the distinguished services of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.
The clipping is mounted on a piece of paper with a header from the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau," located at 352 Third Ave., New York. There is also a handwritten note at the top of the mounting paper.
This image displays a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a press clipping service slip, set against a plain, muted gray background.
The primary document is a small, beige, aged newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post, dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads:
JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD
$500,000 Contribution Will Go Toward Fund for Foggart Museum
The body of the article details that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has contributed $500,000 to Harvard University's fund for building a new Fogg Art Museum. The total fundraising campaign, led by Bishop William Lawrence, is aiming for $10,000,000 for expanding divisions including business administration, fine arts, and chemistry. At the time of the article, the total raised was $8,725,000. Rockefeller’s gift is noted as a tribute to President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.
This clipping is affixed to a larger, off-white card from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 952 Third Ave., New York. The bureau’s name and address are printed at the top. Handwritten in pencil or ink above the printed text is “13 Fogar“, likely an internal reference or file number assigned by the clipping service. Below the bureau’s letterhead, a stamped or printed section reads “CLIPPING FROM” followed by “New York Evening Post” and the date “17 JUNE 1924”, confirming the source of the article.
The overall appearance—yellowed paper, typewritten text, and vintage typography—suggests this is an archival artifact from the early 20th century, capturing a significant moment in philanthropy and the history of Harvard University’s art collections.
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.
The image shows two pieces of paper with printed text on them. The paper is folded in half, and the text is printed on both sides. The paper appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine. The text on the paper reads "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD $500,000 Contribution Will Go Toward Fund for Fogg Art Museum." The text is printed in a bold, sans-serif font and is surrounded by a white border. The paper appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and creases.
The image shows a historical newspaper clipping from the New York Evening Post, dated June 17, 1924. The clipping is titled "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD" and reports on a significant financial contribution to Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:
The article announces a $500,000 contribution to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum fund. Key details include:
This clipping highlights a significant moment in Harvard University's history, showcasing a major financial commitment to the arts and academic expansion during the early 1920s. The involvement of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., underscores the era's philanthropy and the role of wealthy individuals in supporting educational institutions.
Overall, the image captures a historical snapshot of a pivotal donation that contributed to the development of Harvard's cultural and academic infrastructure.
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 is a clipped newspaper article, stamped with the words "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" and "New York Evening Post," dated June 17, 1924. The clipping has a title in bold text, "JOHN D., JR., AIDS HARVARD," and the subheading reads "$500,000 Contribution Will Go Toward Fund for Foggart Museum." The article specifies that John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated $500,000 to support the construction of a new Fogg Museum at Harvard University, which was part of a larger fundraising campaign totaling $10,000,000 for various campus expansions.
The article also mentions statements made by Bishop William Lawrence regarding the campaign's progress and notes that Rockefeller's donation was a tribute to the work of Harvard President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot.
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.