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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "New York Sun" dated January 17, 1924. The headline reads "John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard." The article reports on a donation of $500,000 made by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Harvard University. The donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who was the chairman of the committee responsible for raising a $10,000,000 endowment for the university.

The gift is designated for the School of Fine Arts, specifically for the construction and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. This donation brings the total sum raised for the museum to $1,645,000. The article also mentions that this is the second donation from the Rockefeller family to the university in the current drive, with the first being a $500,000 contribution on May 29 by the General Education Board, founded by Mr. Rockefeller, Sr.

The image shows what appears to be a clipping from a newspaper, attached to a piece of paper. The heading of the clipping reads "John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard," and it is dated June 17, 1924. According to the article, the announcement of a gift of $500,000 to Harvard University by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the committee in charge of raising a $10,000,000 endowment fund. The funds are designated for the School of Fine Arts, which aims to raise a total of $2,000,000 for the construction and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. This brings the total amount raised for the museum to $1,645,000. It is noted as the second substantial gift from the Rockefeller family to the university within the same drive, following a previous donation of $500,000 from the General Education Board, established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. The piece of paper it is attached to has some handwriting and a stamped address, suggesting it might have been sent through mail.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper dated June 17, 1924. The headline of the clipping reads "John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard." The article details that John D. Rockefeller Jr. made an announcement of a $500,000 gift to Harvard University.

The gift is specifically directed towards the School of Fine Arts, which is part of the broader fundraising effort for the new Fogg Art Museum. The total amount raised for the museum up to that point was $1,648,000, making this the second gift from the Rockefeller family to the university during the current fundraising campaign.

The clipping also mentions that the gift was made in conjunction with Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is noted as the chairman of the committee responsible for raising the $10,000,000 endowment for the museum. Additionally, it notes that the previous gift of $500,000 was awarded on May 23 by the General Education Board, founded by Mr. Rockefeller Sr. The article is clipped and has some handwritten notes and annotations on the top edge. The address 45 St. George Street, New York, is also partially visible, indicating the source of the clipping.

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1924, from the New York Sun. The headline reads, "John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard."

The article states that John D. Rockefeller Jr. announced a gift of $500,000 to Harvard University. This announcement was made the previous night by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the committee responsible for raising $10,000,000 for an endowment.

The gift is earmarked for the School of Fine Arts, contributing to a total of $2,000,000 towards the $10,000,000 goal for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. This contribution brings the total raised for the museum to $1,645,000. It is noted that this is the second gift from the Rockefeller family to the university in the current drive. Additionally, $500,000 was awarded on May 29 by the General Education Board, which was founded by Mr. Rockefeller Sr.

The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with handwritten notes, including an address at 45 Fogg Street, New York, and a handwritten signature that appears to be "Fogg." The paper is labeled "CLIPPING FROM."

The image shows a newspaper clipping and an envelope addressed to a person named "Fogg." The envelope has the following details:

• Handwritten address: "Mr. Fogg, 45 Toggs, 352 Fifth Ave., New York"
• Additional handwritten note: "CLIPPING FROM"
• The clipping is from the "New York Sun," dated June 17, 1924.

The newspaper clipping is titled "John D., Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard." The article reads:

"Announcement of a gift of $500,000 to Harvard University by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was made last night by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of the committee in charge of raising $10,000,000 endowment.

Mr. Rockefeller's gift is to be applied to the School of Fine Arts, which is to receive a total of $2,000,000 of the $10,000,000, which will be used for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. It brings the total sum thus far raised for the museum to $1,645,000. It is the second gift coming from the Rockefeller family to the university in the present drive, $500,000 having been awarded on May 29 by the General Education Board, founded by Mr. Rockefeller, Sr."

The image is a newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated June 17, 1924. The headline reads: "John D. Jr. Gives $500,000 to Harvard."

Here's a detailed summary of the article:

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. announced a donation of $500,000 to Harvard University. This announcement was made by Joseph William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the committee responsible for raising a $10,000,000 endowment.

The donation from Mrs. Rockefeller is earmarked for the School of Fine Arts, which will receive a total of $2,000,000 from the $10,000,000 endowment. Out of this $2,000,000, $1,000,000 is designated for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum. This new contribution brings the total amount raised for the museum to $1,646,000.

This is the second gift from the Rockefeller family to Harvard University during the current fundraising campaign. Previously, $500,000 was awarded on May 28 by the General Education Board, which was founded by Mr. Rockefeller, Sr.

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.

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:

1. Donation Details:

   • The gift was announced by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who was the chairman of the committee in charge of raising a $10,000,000 endowment for the Harvard School of Fine Arts.
   • The $500,000 donation is part of a larger fundraising effort.

2. Purpose of the Gift:

   • The funds are intended for the erection and endowment of the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The total amount raised for the museum at the time of the article was $1,645,000, with this gift bringing the total closer to the $2,000,000 target.

3. Context:

   • This is the second gift from the Rockefeller family to Harvard University during the current fundraising drive.
   • The first gift, of $500,000, was awarded on May 29 by the General Education Board, which was founded by Mr. Rockefeller, Sr.

4. Visual Elements:

   • The clipping is labeled as a "CLIPPING FROM" and includes the address 352 Third Ave., New York.
   • Handwritten markings are visible on the top left corner, possibly indicating a filing or cataloging system.

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 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.