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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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, dated June 1924. The clipping is titled "SACHS FAMILY GIVE HARVARD $200,000" and features a headline announcing a substantial donation to Harvard University.
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The newspaper clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, dated June 1924, reports on the Sachs family's generous donation of $200,000 to Harvard University. The funds are intended to support the Harvard Business School and Fine Arts Department, highlighting the family's commitment to education and the arts.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping, likely from the 1920s, featuring an article about the Sachs family's donation to Harvard University. The clipping is yellowed and torn, with some text missing or illegible.
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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated June 18, 1924. The clipping is yellowed and features a headline that reads "SACHS FAMILY GIVE HARVARD $200,000." The article discusses a donation made by the Sachs family to Harvard University, with a total amount of $200,000.
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The image provides a glimpse into a historical event, specifically a significant donation made by the Sachs family to Harvard University in 1924. The clipping serves as a tangible record of this event, offering insight into the philanthropic activities of the time.