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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated June 10, 1926. The headline reads "Harvard's Fund Given $300,000," with subheadlines indicating that $200,000 is allocated for Fine Arts and $100,000 for Business. The donors are identified as the Goldman, Sachs & Co. families of Sachs and Forbes.

The article mentions that Goldman, Sachs & Co., a banking firm in New York City, has donated $300,000 to Harvard University. The funds are divided between the fine arts department and the business school. The Sachs family, including members like Paul J. Sachs and Samuel Sachs, contributed to the fine arts department, while the Forbes family, represented by Walter Forbes, contributed to the business school.

Paul J. Sachs is noted as an associate director of the Fogg Museum and a member of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Samuel Sachs, a senior partner of the firm, expressed the family's interest in supporting the development of good management practices in industrial and commercial companies through their donation to the business school. The article also mentions other contributions from the Sachs family, including a gift from Arthur Sachs and Walter Sachs.

The clipping is attached to a note from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 552 Third Avenue, New York, indicating that the clipping is from the Boston Globe and dated June 10, 1926. The note also bears a handwritten signature or initials that appear to read "Z Fogg m."

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the Boston Globe dated June 1, 1924. The clipping is from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located in New York at 352 Third Avenue.

The headline of the clipping reads, "Harvard's Fund Given $300,000," indicating a significant donation. The article details that $200,000 was allocated to the Fine Arts department and $100,000 to Business.

The donors mentioned are Goldman, Sachs & Co., along with members of the families of Sachs and Forbes. The clipping further notes that a Forbes family relative directed the Fogg Museum. The Goldman, Sachs & Co. bankers, led by Bishop William Lawrence, who was in charge of raising the fund, contributed $100,000. Prof. Paul J. Sachs, Harvard's director of the Museum, is also highlighted as a significant figure in the context.

The article explains that the donation was made due to the firm's interest in developing good management in industrial and commercial companies. The $300,000 includes $200,000 from Goldman, Sachs & Co., and $100,000 from Harry and Samuel Sachs, along with smaller contributions from other members. The donation was also announced by the Fogg Museum.

The clipping has a handwritten signature at the top, reading "Fogg."

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The image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated June 1, 1924. The headline reads "HARVARD'S FUND GIVEN $300,000" with subheadings indicating that $200,000 is designated for Fine Arts and $100,000 for Business. The article mentions that the donation comes from Goldman, Sachs & Co., the families of Sachs and Forbes. It also notes that a relative of the Forbes family directs the Fogg Museum. The text further elaborates on the contribution details and the involvement of key figures such as Paul J. Sachs and Benjamin Sachs, who are associated with both the donation and the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The clipping appears to be an archival piece, possibly of historical interest, and is labeled with "Fogg m" written at the top.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated June 16, 1994. The headline reads: "Harvard's Fund Given $300,000."

Key details from the article include:

  • Goldman, Sachs & Co., a prominent investment banking firm, along with members of the Sachs and Forbes families, have donated $300,000 to Harvard University.
  • The donation is split into two parts: $200,000 for the Fine Arts department and $100,000 for the Business School.
  • The contribution to the Fine Arts department is directed to the Fogg Museum, which is part of Harvard University.
  • A relative of the Forbes family, specifically Paul J. Sachs, who is a former associate director of the Fogg Museum and a son of one of the founders of Goldman, Sachs & Co., is mentioned.
  • In a letter, Paul J. Sachs explained the decision to support the Fogg Museum due to their interest in the development of good management in institutional and commercial companies.
  • The $200,000 for fine arts includes $50,000 each from Suzanne and Lewis Weinberg, and $100,000 from Harry Sachs.
  • The article was clipped and sent from New York by someone named "Lgg," as indicated by the handwritten note at the top of the clipping.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated June 1, 1924. The clipping is from the Argus Press Clipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Avenue, New York.

The headline of the article reads: "HARVARD'S FUND GIVEN $300,000."

The article details a substantial donation to Harvard University, totaling $300,000, with $200,000 allocated for the Fine Arts and $100,000 for Business. The donation comes from Goldman, Sachs & Co., along with families of Sachs and Forbes donors.

The clipping mentions that a relative of the Forbes family directs the Fogg Museum. Goldman, Sachs & Co., based on 52 Wall Street in New York City, made the donation. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, who is in charge of raising a $10,000,000 fund.

The article also notes that Paul J. Sachs, Harvard 1896, who is a member of the Harvard Corporation and a partner in Goldman, Sachs & Co., is the son of Samuel Sachs, who was a founder of the firm. Paul Sachs expressed the firm's decision to donate to Harvard's Business School due to their interest in the development of good management in industrial and commercial companies.

The $300,000 for Fine Arts includes $200,000 from Goldman, Sachs & Co. and $100,000 each from Harry Elkins Widener and William H. Moore. The donation for Business is $100,000 from Goldman, Sachs & Co.

The clipping has a handwritten note at the top left corner, "Fogg m," indicating that it is related to the Fogg Museum.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated June 1, 1924. The clipping is titled "Harvard's Fund Given $300,000," detailing a substantial donation to Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

  • Goldman, Sachs & Co., along with families of Sachs and Forbes, donated $300,000 to Harvard.
  • The donation was divided into $200,000 for the Fine Arts department and $100,000 for the Business School.
  • The donation was made to support the Harvard Business School and the Fine Arts department.
  • The clipping mentions that a relative of the Forbes family, presumably a member of the Forbes family, directs the Fogg Museum.
  • The donation was announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the Harvard Board of Overseers.
  • The $200,000 for Fine Arts includes $80,000 for the Fogg Museum and $120,000 for the Harvard Art Museums.
  • The $100,000 for Business was to be used for developing good management practices in industrial and commercial companies.
  • The donation was accompanied by a letter from Samuel Sachs, stating that the firm had decided to contribute to the school because of their interest in the development of management practices.

The clipping is also labeled with the Argus Press-Clipping Bureau address in New York, indicating it was part of a clipping service.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated June 18, 1924, attached to a card from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau in New York. The headline on the clipping reads: "HARVARD'S FUND GIVEN $300,000." The donation is divided into $200,000 for Fine Arts and $100,000 for Business, given by Goldman, Sachs & Co. and families of Sachs and Forbes donors.

The article mentions that Goldman, Sachs & Co., bankers based in New York, have contributed $100,000 towards the Harvard Business School and $100,000 more for the Harvard fine arts department. The announcement was made by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of a committee raising an $810,000 fund.

It also notes that Prof. Paul J. Sachs, Harvard 1900, an associate director of the museum and a son of Samuel Sachs (former Goldman, Sachs & Co. member), was involved. Samuel Sachs indicated the decision to give $100,000 to the business school was due to the firm's interest in the development of good management in industrial and commercial companies.

The $100,000 for fine arts includes contributions of $50,000 from Samuel Sachs, $25,000 from Artur Sachs, and $10,000 each from Harry Walter Sachs. The clipping details the direction and donation towards the Fogg Museum by Forbes family relatives.

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This is an image of an old newspaper clipping. At the top of the clipping, there is a handwritten annotation that appears to say "Fogg m" and below it, the stamp of "Argus Pressclipping Bureau 352 Third Ave., New York." The headline on the clipping reads "HARVARD'S FUND GIVEN $300,000" and dates from the "BOSTON GLOBE," "Boston, Mass.," dated "JUN 18 1924." The article mentions a donation to Harvard, with "$200,000 for Fine Arts, $100,000 for Business" and relates to the families of "Goldman, Sachs & Co." The text mentions donations from the Sachs and Forbes families, with references to the Fogg Museum and individuals associated with fundraising and donations. The text is cropped at the bottom, indicating that it is only a partial clipping and the full article is not displayed. The background against which the clipping is placed is a neutral gray surface.

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The image displays an old newspaper clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, dated June 18, 1924, and sourced from the Boston Globe. The headline reads "HARVARD'S FUND GIVEN $300,000." The clipping reports that $200,000 is allocated for Fine Arts and $100,000 for Business. The donations hail from Goldman, Sachs & Co., and families of Sachs and Forbes donors. The article mentions Forbes family relative directing the Fogg Museum and includes additional details about specific individuals and contributions such as Paul J. Sachs, Harvard 1900, and Harry Wich. The condition of the clipping shows some signs of wear and tear, with minor portions missing, particularly at the bottom edge.

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The image shows a historical newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated June 1, 1924. The clipping is titled "HARVARD'S FUND GIVEN $300,000," and it reports on a significant donation to Harvard University. The article details that Goldman, Sachs & Co., along with members of the Sachs and Forbes families, have contributed a total of $300,000 to Harvard. Specifically:

  • $200,000 is allocated for the Fine Arts department.
  • $100,000 is designated for the Business School.

The donation is highlighted as a substantial contribution, with the article noting that the Sachs family, including Samuel Sachs Sr., a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co., decided to support Harvard due to the firm's "great interest in the development of good management in industrial and commercial companies."

The clipping also mentions that the donation includes $30,000 for the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard's Fine Arts department. The article is attributed to the "Ligus Pressclipping Bureau" and is sourced from the Boston Globe. The top of the clipping features handwritten text, likely a note or annotation, reading "Fogg m." The overall appearance of the clipping suggests it is an archival or historical document, preserved for its significance in documenting a major financial contribution to Harvard University.