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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809231

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The image shows a cut-out from a newspaper clipping dated June 18, 1924, from the Baltimore Sun. The clipping is titled "$300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced" and reports on a significant donation to Harvard University. Specifically, it mentions that Goldman, Sachs & Co. gave $100,000 to the Harvard Business School, while members of the Sachs family contributed $200,000 to the Harvard Fine Arts Department. The article is attributed to a special report from New York on June 17.

The clipping is held onto a larger piece of paper that appears to be a business card or informational card for the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. There is also a signature at the top of this larger card, which seems to be handwritten. Additionally, the Baltimore Sun's name and location are stamped on the paper, indicating the source of the clipping.

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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Baltimore Sun dated June 18, 1924. The clipping is mounted on a card from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The headline of the article reads "$300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced." The article details that Goldman, Sachs & Co. has given $100,000 to the Harvard Business School, and members of the Sachs family have given an additional $200,000 for the Harvard Fine Arts Department. This donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence, the chairman of the committee in charge of raising a $10,000,000 fund. The money will be used for the extension of the divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry. The clipping has some handwritten annotations and appears to be part of a collection or archive.

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This is a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a larger, off-white card, likely preserved as part of a press clipping service archive.

Details of the Image:

  • Main Clipping: The central focus is a small, aged newspaper clipping from the Baltimore Sun, dated June 18, 1924.

    • Headline: "$300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced"
    • Content: The article reports that Goldman, Sachs & Co. donated $100,000 to the Harvard Business School, and members of the Sachs family donated an additional $200,000 to the Harvard Fine Arts Department. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of a committee raising a $10,000,000 fund. The money was designated for the expansion of Harvard’s business administration, fine arts, and chemistry divisions.
    • Dateline: The article is dated "New York, June 17 (Special)."
  • Mounting Card: The clipping is taped or glued onto a larger, rectangular card.

    • Press Clipping Bureau: Printed at the top is the name and address: "Argus Pressclipping Bureau, 352 Third Ave., New York."
    • Source Stamp: Below that, it is stamped: "CLIPPING FROM / BALTIMORE, MD. SUN / Baltimore, Md. / JUN 18 1924."
    • Handwritten Annotation: At the very top, written in cursive ink, is the name "Fogg". This likely refers to the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums), indicating the clipping was collected for relevance to the museum or its funding.

In summary, the image shows a preserved 1924 newspaper article detailing a significant financial gift to Harvard University, specifically earmarked for its Fine Arts Department, which was likely of interest to the Fogg Art Museum. It was collected and filed by a professional press clipping service in New York.

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The image shows a clipping from the Baltimore Morning Sun newspaper from June 18, 1924. The clipping contains a news article about a $300,000 donation to Harvard University from Goldman, Sachs & Co. and the Sachs family. The article states that the donation will be used for the extension of the business administration, fine arts, and chemistry departments. The clipping is attached to a white envelope with a handwritten note that reads "Argus Press Clipping Bureau" and the address "352 Third Ave, New York."

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The image shows two pieces of paper on a gray background. The top piece of paper is a clipping from the Baltimore Sun newspaper, dated June 18, 1924. The clipping is from the Argus Press Clipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The clipping is about a donation of $300,000 to Harvard University by Goldman, Sachs & Co. The donation is for the extension of the divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry. The bottom piece of paper is a clipping from the New York Times, dated June 17, 1924. The clipping is about a donation of $100,000 to Harvard University by Goldman, Sachs & Co. The donation is for the extension of the divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Baltimore Sun dated June 18, 1924. The clipping is titled "300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced" and is sourced from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau located at 382 Third Ave., New York.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Headline: "$300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced"
  2. Source: Baltimore Sun, June 18, 1924.
  3. Content:
    • Goldman, Sachs & Co. has donated $100,000 to the Harvard Business School.
    • Members of the Sachs family have contributed an additional $200,000 to the Harvard Fine Arts Department.
    • The total amount announced is $300,000.
    • The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the committee responsible for raising a $10,000,000 fund for Harvard.
    • The funds will be used to support the expansion of the Business Administration, Fine Arts, and Chemistry divisions at Harvard.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is slightly worn, with visible creases and a handwritten signature or annotation at the top left corner.
  • The text is typed in a standard newspaper font, with the headline in bold and the body text in a smaller, regular font.
  • The layout includes the newspaper's name, date, and a header indicating it is a clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau.

This clipping highlights a significant financial contribution to Harvard University in the early 20th century, showcasing the generosity of prominent financial institutions and families.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, featuring a combination of handwritten and printed text on aged paper. The clippings are arranged vertically, with the topmost clipping displaying a handwritten signature in black ink, accompanied by the words "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" and "352 Third Ave., New York." Below this, the phrase "CLIPPING FROM" is visible, followed by the words "BALTIMORE, MD. SUN" in bold black text.

The next clipping features the date "JUN 18 1924" in black text, while the following clipping contains the headline "$300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced" in bold black text. This clipping provides details about a donation to Harvard University, including the amount given by Goldman, Sachs & Co. and the Sachs family.

The final clipping features a paragraph of text discussing the donation, which includes information about the Harvard fine arts department and the involvement of Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings related to a significant donation to Harvard University, with the top clipping serving as a header or identifier for the collection.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from 1924, featuring a headline that reads "$300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced." The article discusses the generous donations made to Harvard University by prominent individuals and families, including Goldman, Sachs & Co., who contributed $100,000, and the Sachs family, who donated an additional $200,000. These contributions were intended to support the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Fine Arts Department.

The clipping also mentions that Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts, chairman of the committee responsible for raising a $10,000,000 fund, will oversee the allocation of these funds. The money will be utilized to extend the divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.

The clipping is dated June 18, 1924, and features a stamp indicating that it was clipped from the Baltimore Sun. The image provides valuable insight into the philanthropic efforts of notable individuals and organizations during this time period, highlighting their commitment to supporting education and the arts.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Baltimore, MD Sun, dated June 18, 1924.

The clipping is pasted onto a piece of paper with a watermark that reads "VIRGINIA PRESSCLIPPING BUREAU 352 Third Ave., New York." The clipping itself is yellowed and features a headline that reads "$300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced."

The article reports on a donation of $300,000 to Harvard University, with $100,000 coming from Goldman, Sachs & Co. and an additional $200,000 from the Sachs family. The donation is intended to support the university's business school and fine arts department.

The clipping is set against a plain gray background, which provides a neutral contrast to the aged newspaper paper. A handwritten signature is visible at the top of the paper, although it is not legible.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or archival material, possibly preserved for its significance or relevance to a particular event or institution.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the Baltimore Sun, dated June 18, 1924, featuring an article about a significant donation to Harvard University. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with a handwritten signature and appears to be a press clipping from the Acquis Pressclipping Bureau in New York.

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Date: June 18, 1924
    • Source: Baltimore Sun
    • Headline: "$300,000 In Gifts To Harvard Announced"
    • Content: The article reports that Goldman, Sachs & Co. has donated $100,000 to Harvard Business School, while members of the Sachs family have contributed $200,000 to the Harvard fine arts department.
    • Details:
      • The donations are part of a larger fundraising effort to raise $10,000,000 for Harvard.
      • The funds will be used to support the divisions of business administration, fine arts, and chemistry.
  • Press Clipping Bureau Information:
    • Bureau Name: Acquis Pressclipping Bureau
    • Address: 352 Third Ave., New York
  • Handwritten Signature:
    • Signature: "W Fogg" (written in cursive)

In summary, the image showcases a historic newspaper clipping highlighting a substantial donation to Harvard University, accompanied by information about the press clipping bureau and a handwritten signature.