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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809233

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The image shows a clipping from a press release distributed by the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The press release is dated June 17, 1924, and it reports on a significant donation made to Harvard University by the Sachs family.

The headline reads: "Sachs Family Give Harvard $200,000." The article details that Bishop Lawrence announced the gifts during the observance of Class Day at Harvard. The donations total $200,000, with $100,000 allocated to the Fine Arts and $100,000 to the Business School.

The specific contributions are as follows:

  • $50,000 from Samuel Sachs
  • $50,000 from Arthur Sachs
  • $100,000 from the Sachs family

The article notes that Paul J. Sachs, a Harvard alumnus and associate director of the Fogg Museum, and his wife, Meta (née Sachs), have contributed $50,000. Additionally, Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum and a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co., has donated $100,000.

The press release also mentions that the gifts are part of a larger fundraising campaign aimed at raising $10,000,000, with $8,000,000 designated for the Fine Arts and $2,000,000 for the Business School.

The terms for the press clipping service are listed at the top:

  • $3.00 for 1000 clippings
  • $5.00 for 200 clippings
  • $8.00 for 100 clippings

The article concludes by noting that the festivities on Class Day included alumni and guests gathering in the yard and stadium while seniors held traditional rites.

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This image appears to be a clipping of a newspaper article titled "Sachs Family Give Harvard $200,000." The clipping is from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Avenue, New York. It includes a headline and several paragraphs of text discussing a donation made by the Sachs family to Harvard University. The article mentions a total donation of $200,000, with $100,000 going to the Harvard Business School and the other $100,000 to the Harvard Fine Arts Department. The donor, the Sachs family, is associated with Goldman, Sachs & Co., bankers of New York City. The clipping also notes that the Sachs family includes members such as Samuel Sachs, Arthur Sachs, and Harry and Walter Sachs. The article provides additional details about the donation and the significance of the Sachs family in relation to the Harvard University. The date of the article is June 18, 1924.

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This image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated June 18, 1924. The clipping is titled "Sachs Family Give Harvard $200,000" and reports on a significant donation made by the Sachs family to Harvard University during Class Day celebrations. The donation is split between the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Fine Arts Department. The article mentions that Bishop Lawrence announced the gifts, and it also provides details about the campaign to raise $10,000,000, with specific allocations for chemistry, fine arts, and the business school.

At the top of the clipping, there is a note from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York, with a list of their service terms for different quantities of clippings. The clipping appears to be torn and shows signs of age, with some wear and discoloration.

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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the June 18, 1924 edition of the New York Times, as indicated by the faint stamp at the top. The clipping is mounted on or attached to a larger, aged piece of paper from the “Argus Pressclipping Bureau,” located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The bureau’s letterhead also includes pricing terms for clippings (e.g., $11 for 200 clippings).

The main headline of the clipping reads:

SACHS FAMILY GIVE HARVARD $200,000

Bishop Lawrence Announces Gifts to Business School and Fine Arts on Class Day.

The article details that on June 17, 1924, during Harvard’s Class Day, Bishop Lawrence announced gifts totaling $200,000 from the Sachs family — specifically from Goldman, Sachs & Co., the prominent banking firm. The breakdown is:

  • $100,000 toward the Harvard Business School
  • $100,000 for the Harvard Fine Arts Department

These gifts were part of a larger $10,000,000 fundraising campaign for the university, with the business school portion designated for chemistry, and the fine arts portion toward general arts funding.

Further details in the article specify that the $100,000 for fine arts includes:

  • $50,000 from Samuel Sachs
  • $25,000 from Arthur Sachs
  • $10,000 each from Harry and Walter Sachs

It also notes that Professor Paul J. Sachs, Harvard 1900 — who was the Associate Director of the Fogg Art Museum and a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co. — is a son of Samuel Sachs. Additionally, the family of Edward W. Forbes (Director of the Fogg Art Museum) also contributed $100,000 toward the arts fund.

The clipping is visibly aged, with yellowed paper, torn edges, and some handwriting in pencil at the top of the Argus Bureau sheet — possibly an identifier or code (“4” and another mark). The overall condition and presentation suggest it was preserved as part of a historical press archive or personal collection.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from 1924, featuring a headline that reads "SACHS FAMILY GIVE HARVARD $200,000." The clipping includes details about the Sachs family's generous donation to Harvard University, specifically $100,000 to the Harvard Business School and $100,000 to the Harvard Fine Arts Department. The article mentions that the gift was announced by Bishop Lawrence during the Class Day celebrations at Harvard. The clipping also includes a table with pricing for press clipping services from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau in New York City.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper that has been torn into two pieces. The clipping is from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The clipping includes a news article about the Sachs family's generous donation of $200,000 to Harvard University. The donation is intended to support the Harvard Business School and the Fine Arts Department. The article also mentions that the Sachs family has given $100,000 to the Harvard Business School and $100,000 to the Fine Arts Department. The clipping also includes a table with pricing information for newspaper clippings, with prices ranging from $1.00 for 250 clippings to $30.00 for 500 clippings.

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The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from the New York Times dated June 17, 1924. The clipping is titled "Sachs Family Give Harvard $200,000" and announces a significant donation by the Sachs family to Harvard University. The article highlights that the Sachs family, represented by bankers of Goldman, Sachs & Co. in New York City, has contributed $200,000 to Harvard. Specifically, $100,000 is allocated to the Harvard Business School, and $100,000 is directed toward the Fine Arts Department.

The article further elaborates that the gifts are part of a broader campaign to raise $1,000,000 for the Fine Arts Department. The breakdown of the Fine Arts donation includes:

  • $3,000,000 for the arts and chemistry.
  • $2,000,000 for the fine arts.
  • $3,000,000 for the business school.

The article also mentions that the Sachs family includes Arthur Sachs and Walter Sachs, both professors at Harvard, as well as Paul J. Sachs, the Associate Director of the Fogg Museum of Art and a former member of the Harvard Fine Arts Department. Additionally, it notes that the Sachs family has previously contributed $100,000 toward the Edward W. Forbes Arts Fund.

The clipping also references Class Day festivities, encouraging alumni and guests to join in the celebrations at Harvard, with seniors holding traditional rites in the Yard and Stadium. The overall tone of the article emphasizes the generosity of the Sachs family and their support for Harvard's academic and artistic endeavors. The clipping appears to be part of a press clipping service, as indicated by the header from the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" located at 352 Third Ave., New York.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping. At the top, there is a header that reads "From Angus Pressclipping Bureau 352 Third Ave., New York Telephone" followed by pricing for different quantities of clippings.

The main body of the clipping is an article from The New York Times dated "18 June 1924." The headline of the article reads "SACHS FAMILY GIVE HARVARD $200,000" and below, it states "Bishop Lawrence Announces Gifts to Business School and Fine Arts on Class Day." Directly beneath, there's a subheading "30,000 JOIN FESTIVITIES" with content that details that alumni and guests gather at the yard and the stadium while seniors hold traditional rites.

The article describes the observations of Class Day at Harvard, with Bishop Lawrence announcing generous gifts received by Harvard, including the $200,000 from the Sachs family, intended for the Harvard Fine Arts Department. It goes on to specify the distribution of the funds for different purposes and mentions notable individuals involved with Harvard and the Fine Arts, including Arthur Sachs and Edward W. Forbes.

Please note that any specific persons mentioned in the clipping should be considered in a historical context as the clipping is from 1924.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Times dated June 18, 1924. The top of the clipping indicates it was provided by the Argus Pressclipping Bureau located at 352 Third Ave., New York, and lists their terms for obtaining clippings.

The headline announces that the Sachs family has donated $200,000 to Harvard University. Bishop Lawrence announced the gifts to the Business School and Fine Arts on Class Day. The article mentions festivities with around 30,000 attendees including alumni and guests at Harvard Yard and Stadium while seniors held traditional rites.

The detailed portion of the article explains the contributions specifically allocated to various departments including a gift of $100,000 for fine arts, $75,000 from Samuel Sachs for the Business School, and other amounts from Harry and Walter Sachs toward specific University funds and endowments.

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This is an old newspaper clipping with a section at the top indicating that it is from the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau," based in New York City. It provides the service rates for press clippings. The main headline reads, "Sachs Family Give Harvard $200,000." The article describes the Sachs family's donation to Harvard, with specific amounts designated for the Business School and the Fine Arts Department. It also mentions Class Day festivities and attendees at Harvard, highlighting alumni and guests gathering at the Yard and Stadium. The text indicates the year 1924 and provides details about how the funds will be allocated for projects like chemistry, fine arts, and even maintenance of museum equipment.