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The image shows a printed clipping from the New York Sun dated June 17, 1924. The clipping is a document that announces a significant gift of $500,000 from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University. The text mentions that this gift was announced by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who was the chairman of the committee responsible for raising $10,000,000 for endowments.
The gift is intended to be applied to the School of Fine Arts and is part of a larger fundraising effort for the construction and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. It is noted that this is the second gift from the Rockefeller family to Harvard in the current fundraising drive, with the first being $500,000 awarded on May 29 by the General Education Board, founded by Mr. Rockefeller Sr.
The clipping is affixed to a piece of paper with the words "45 Fogg" written on it, along with the address "852 Third Ave., New York" and the text "CLIPPING FROM." The paper appears to be slightly aged, with some discoloration and faint stains visible.
The image shows a piece of paper with text that appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or publication. The clipping is dated June 17, 1924, and is from the "New York Sun." The headline reads, "John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard."
The text below the headline provides details about the donation. It states that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has given $500,000 to Harvard University. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the committee in charge of raising $10,000,000 in endowments.
The donation is intended for the School of Fine Arts, which is expected to receive a total of $2,000,000 out of the $10,000,000. This money will be used for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The total sum raised for the museum so far is $1,645,000. This is the second gift from the Rockefeller family to the university in the current drive, with $500,000 having been awarded on May 29 by the General Education Board, founded by John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
The clipping is mounted on a larger piece of paper, which has some additional text and markings, including the words "Clipping From" and a signature that appears to say "Fogg." The larger paper also includes the address "352 Third Ave., New York."
This image displays a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a larger piece of aged paper, presented against a plain, light gray background.
The clipping, sourced from the New York Sun and dated June 17, 1924, announces a significant philanthropic gift. The headline reads:
John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard
The article details that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. made a donation of $500,000 to Harvard University. This announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of the committee responsible for raising a $10,000,000 endowment.
The gift is specified to be applied to the School of Fine Arts at Harvard, which is part of a larger $2,000,000 allocation from the overall endowment fund. This amount is earmarked for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The article notes that this gift brings the total sum raised for the museum to $1,645,000. It also mentions this is the second gift from the Rockefeller family in that fundraising drive; the first, also $500,000, had been awarded on May 29 by the General Education Board, which was founded by Mr. Rockefeller, Sr.
The clipping itself is affixed to a larger, off-white rectangular card. At the top of this card, there is a stamped blue ink heading that reads:
“National Pressclipping Bureau
352 Third Ave., New York”
Below this, it says “CLIPPING FROM” and then “New York Sun” and the date “17 JUNE 1924”.
In the upper right corner of the card, there is a handwritten signature or notation in black ink that appears to read “JS Fogg” — likely a reference to the Fogg Art Museum mentioned in the article.
Overall, the image captures a preserved piece of 1920s cultural and philanthropic history, specifically documenting a major donation instrumental in the development of Harvard’s art museum.
The image is a clipping from a newspaper, dated June 17, 1924, and it reports on a significant financial donation. The clipping reads: "John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard." The article provides details about the donation, which was made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University. The gift is intended for the School of Fine Arts and will be used for the construction and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. This donation brings the total funds raised for the museum to $1,646,000. The article notes that this is the second gift from the Rockefeller family to Harvard in the present fundraising drive, following a $500,000 gift awarded on May 29 by the General Education Board, founded by Mr. Rockefeller, Sr.
The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, which appears to be from the 1920s, based on the date mentioned. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper, which is placed on a gray background. The clipping is about a donation made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University. The donation amount is $500,000, and it is intended to be used for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The donation is the second gift from the Rockefeller family to the university in the present drive.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Sun dated June 17, 1924. The clipping announces a significant donation of $500,000 to Harvard University by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The article highlights the following key points:
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The article emphasizes the importance of the donation in advancing the development of the Harvard Art Museum and highlights the ongoing support from the Rockefeller family for the university.
The image depicts what appears to be a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a light grey background. The newspaper fragment is slightly yellowed with age, indicating it's old. There is handwritten text and a stamped address at the top of the paper background, likely indicating the source or recipient of the clipping.
The clipping itself is from the "New York Sun," dated "17 June 1924" and contains an article headlined "John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard." The article mentions the announcement of a gift of $500,000 to Harvard University by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., with further details about the gift's purpose and its significance within the context of previous donations. It describes the designation of the funds to the School of Fine Arts and the overall sum contributed to the university by the Rockefeller family.
The display of the article suggests it may be part of a collection or archive, or perhaps presented for historical interest.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the New York Sun dated June 17, 1924. The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The article announces a gift of $500,000 to Harvard University by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The donation is intended for the university's School of Fine Arts, which is to receive a total of $2,000,000 for the creation and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the committee in charge of raising $10,000,000 in endowments. This donation brings the total amount raised for the museum to $1,645,000, marking the second donation from the Rockefeller family to Harvard University during that period. Another $500,000 was previously given on May 29 by the General Education Board founded by John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
This image is a newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of cardstock or paper. The clipping announces a financial gift of $500,000 made by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Harvard University. The gift is directed toward the university's School of Fine Arts, which is working toward a $2,000,000 endowment. The purpose of the donation is to support the construction and endowment of Harvard's new Fogg Art Museum. The clipping also notes that this is the second gift to Harvard from the Rockefeller family during the fundraising campaign. The text is typed in a traditional serif font and shows signs of aging, such as yellowing of the paper. The header at the top of the card shows "New York Sun" and the date "17 June 1924," along with stamps indicating it was saved as part of a clipping service. It includes handwritten notes such as "45 Fogg."
The image shows a small, old newspaper clipping pasted on a larger piece of paper. The clipping announces a donation of $500,000 to Harvard University by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who was chairman of the committee in charge of raising $10,000,000 endowments. The gift is to be applied to the School of Fine Arts, which is slated to receive a total of $2,000,000 out of the $10,000,000 for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. The total raised for the museum at that time was $1,645,000. This donation was the second gift from the Rockefeller family to Harvard in the present drive, the first being another $500,000 awarded on May 29 by the General Education Board, founded by Mr. Rockefeller, Sr.
The larger piece of paper backing the clipping is stamped with "New York Sun" and dated "17 JUNE 1924". There is also an address and some other less clear text stamped in blue ink, along with a handwritten note that reads "45 Fogg".