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The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a clipping or a news article from a newspaper. It is mounted on a larger piece of paper that has handwritten notes and stamps on it.

The news article is titled "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD" and mentions a gift to the Division of Fine Arts in honor of Dr. Eliot. The article provides details about the donation, stating that the receipt of a gift of $500,000 from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee in charge of raising $10,000,000 for the Harvard Divisions of Chemistry and Fine Arts and the Business School. The article also notes that Mr. Rockefeller gave this $500,000 as part of the $2,000,000 required for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university.

The larger piece of paper on which the article is mounted has a handwritten note at the top that reads "23 Fogg Museum" and a handwritten "R" below it. There is also a stamp that appears to be from the Public Ledger of Philadelphia, Pa., dated "JUN 1 1924." The paper is placed on a plain, light-colored surface.

This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the early 20th century, pasted onto a white card. The clipping is dated June 17 and announces that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has donated $500,000 to Harvard University's Division of Fine Arts in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The donation is part of a larger fundraising effort to raise $10,000,000 for the Harvard Divisions of Chemistry and Fine Arts and the Business School. Specifically, this gift is intended for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The card on which the clipping is pasted has some handwritten notes at the top left corner, reading "23 Fogg Museum," and a stamp from the Free Library of Philadelphia dated "JUN 1 1924." There is also a purple printed "R" on the card. The overall presentation suggests that this is a historical document, likely part of a library or archival collection.

This image displays two pieces of paper mounted or taped together, likely serving as a historical clipping or archival note.

The top piece of paper:
This is a white card or slip of paper with handwritten and stamped markings.

• At the top, written in cursive ink, is the text: "23 Fogg Museum".
• Below that, there is a single, prominent letter "R" written or stamped in purple ink.
• Near the bottom, there is a purple ink stamp that reads:
  "Ev. Public Library
  Philadelphia, Pa.
  JUN 1 7 1924"
  (Note: The date stamp appears to read “JUN 1 7 1924”, though this may be a typo or misprint on the stamp itself; it likely intends to indicate June 7, 1924).

The bottom piece of paper:
This is a faded, yellowed newspaper clipping with black print.

Headline:

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD

Sub-headline:

Gift to Division of Fine Arts in Honor of Dr. Eliot

Body text (excerpted):
New York, June 17.—The receipt of a gift of $500,000 from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to the Division of Fine Arts of Harvard University in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot, was announced last night by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of committee in charge of raising $10,000,000 for the Harvard Divisions of Chemistry and Fine Arts and the Business School. Mr. Rockefeller gave this $500,000 as part of the $2,000,000 required for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university. Mr. Rockefeller about a month ago pledged $1,083,333 to the Union Theological Seminary, Broadway and 120th street.

Overall Context and Interpretation:

The items together document a significant historical donation by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Harvard University in 1924 — specifically $500,000 to help fund the construction and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum, honoring Charles W. Eliot. The top card appears to be a library or archival reference card, possibly made by the Philadelphia Public Library (as indicated by the stamp), cataloging this donation with a reference to “23 Fogg Museum” — perhaps a file or accession number. The purple “R” may designate the donor (Rockefeller) or a category. The clipping provides the full news story behind the gift.

This item is clearly a piece of historical ephemera, preserving a key moment in American philanthropy and museum history.

The image features a newspaper clipping about a significant donation. The clipping is placed on a light gray background. The clipping contains the headline "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD" and additional text detailing the donation. The text is written in black ink on a yellow background. The clipping also includes the date "JUN 1 71924" at the top right corner. The newspaper clipping is attached to a larger piece of paper with handwritten text in purple ink, which reads "23 Fogg Museum" and "R."

The image shows a piece of paper with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The paper has a light gray background, and the clipping is attached with a glue stick. The clipping is from a newspaper and is titled "John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard." The text in the clipping describes a gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University in honor of Dr. Eliot. The gift is part of a larger endowment for the new Fogg Art Museum at the university. The clipping also mentions that Mr. Rockefeller had previously pledged $1,088,333 to the Union Theological Seminary. The paper has a purple border on the top and bottom and a purple letter "R" in the center.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Evening Public Ledger dated June 1, 1924, reporting on a significant donation. The headline prominently states: "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD."

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Donation Details:

   • Amount: $500,000
   • Recipient: Harvard University
   • Purpose: Gift to the Division of Fine Arts in honor of Dr. Charles W. Eliot, President Emeritus of Harvard University.

2. Announcement:

   • The donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the committee responsible for raising funds for the Harvard Divisions of Chemistry, Fine Arts, and the Business School.
   • The $500,000 was part of the $2,000,000 required for the erection and endowment of the new Fogg Art Museum at the university.

3. Additional Context:

   • The article mentions that Mr. Rockefeller had previously pledged $1,053,333 to the Union Theological Seminary in New York about a month earlier.

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is slightly worn and has visible creases, suggesting it may be an archival or historical document.
• The top left corner of the clipping has handwritten markings: "23 Fogg Museum" and a large "R" in pink ink, likely indicating cataloging or filing information.
• The newspaper's masthead at the top reads "Evening Public Ledger, Philadelphia, Pa."

Summary:

The image depicts a historical news article announcing a substantial donation of $500,000 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to Harvard University's Division of Fine Arts in honor of Dr. Charles W. Eliot. The donation was a key contribution toward the construction and endowment of the Fogg Art Museum. The article also references Rockefeller's prior pledge to the Union Theological Seminary, highlighting his philanthropy during that period. The physical condition of the clipping suggests it is part of an archival collection, possibly related to the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a library index card with typewritten and handwritten text, as well as a pasted newspaper clipping. The handwritten text at the top left corner of the card reads "23 Fogg Museum" in purple ink with a red letter "R" below it. The newspaper clipping, which is offset on the lower-left side of the card, is dated "JUN 7 1924" and contains a headline that states "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD." The article mentions the gift to the Division of Fine Arts in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot, with further information about other contributions and context not entirely visible due to the cropped text. The card appears to serve as a library reference or catalog entry and is set against a grey background.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping attached to a card. The clipping is a news article titled "John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Gives $500,000 to Harvard," detailing a $500,000 donation by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University. The gift is in honor of President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot. The article mentions that Bishop William Lawrence is leading a committee to raise $10,000,000 for the Harvard Divisions of Chemistry and Fine Arts and the Business School. Rockefeller's contribution is part of the necessary funds for the creation and maintenance of the Fine Arts Museum at the university. The clipping is dated June 17, 1924. Above the clipping, on the card, there are handwritten and stamped notes which read "23 Fogg Museum" and "Free Public Library, Philadelphia, Pa. JUN 17 1924."

The image shows a newspaper clipping attached to a blank sheet of paper. The clipping contains a headline and an article about John D. Rockefeller, Jr., giving $500,000 to Harvard University. The donation is a gift to the Division of Fine Arts in honor of Dr. Eliot. The article mentions that Bishop William Lawrence announced the gift, and it is part of a larger fundraising effort for Harvard's Divisions of Chemistry and Fine Arts and the Business School. There's also a handwritten note at the top of the blank sheet that reads "23 Fogg Museum" and some faded purple stamp marks, including a partial visible date "JUN 17 1924" and "Philadelphia, Pa." The clipping references Mr. Rockefeller's prior pledge of over $1 million to the Union Theological Seminary in New York.

This image shows a clipping of a newspaper article attached to a sheet of paper. The article heading reads, “JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., GIVES $500,000 TO HARVARD.” The article details Rockefeller’s donation of $500,000 to the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University in honor of Dr. Charles W. Eliot, a former president of Harvard. The paper also has a few handwritten and stamped markings, including “23 Fogg Museum” at the top and a red stamp from a location labeled "Philadelphia, Pa." dated "June 17, 1924."