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The image shows a piece of aged, light brown paper with a news clipping attached to it. The paper has a handwritten note at the top that appears to say "Fogg Museum" and the number "2".
The news clipping is from the "Republican" newspaper, dated "JUN 1 1924," and is titled "GIFTS OF $300,000 MADE TO HARVARD." The clipping details a donation of $300,000 to Harvard University, with a specific mention of gifts from the Sachs family ($200,000) and the Forbes family ($100,000). It also mentions that these donations went towards the Harvard business school and the Harvard fine arts department, with contributions from Samuel, Arthur, Harry, and Walter Sachs. Additionally, the clipping notes that the family of Edward W. Forbes, who was the director of the Fogg Art Museum, contributed $100,000 to the fine arts fund, bringing the total within $350,000 of their $2,000,000 goal.
The image shows an old newspaper clipping that is pasted onto a larger piece of paper. The newspaper clipping is from the "Republican" newspaper in Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 1, 1924. The headline of the clipping reads "GIFTS OF $300,000 MADE TO HARVARD" and details a significant donation to Harvard University.
The article mentions that the Sachs family gave $200,000 and the Forbes family gave $100,000. The text explains that Bishop Lawrence, in charge of a $10,000,000 campaign for the extension of the services of Harvard University, announced that Goldman Sachs & Co. in New York had given $100,000 to the Harvard Business School. Members of the Sachs family also contributed $100,000 for the Harvard Fine Arts Department. The article lists contributors from the Sachs family as Samuel, Arthur, Harry, and Walter Sachs.
The article also mentions Professor Paul J. Sachs, a Harvard graduate of 1900, who is the associate director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard and a former member of Goldman Sachs & Co. Additionally, the family of Edward W. Forbes, the director of the Fogg Art Museum, contributed $100,000 to the fine arts fund, bringing it closer to its $2,000,000 goal.
The larger piece of paper on which the clipping is pasted has some handwritten notes at the top, which are partially legible. The overall appearance of the document suggests it is from the early 20th century, given the style of the paper and the date on the clipping.
This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on an aged, light-brown piece of cardboard, likely for archival purposes. The clipping is from the Republican newspaper in Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 1, 1924.
The headline of the clipping reads:
GIFTS OF $300,000 MADE TO HARVARD
Below the headline, a sub-headline states:
Sachs Family Gives $200,000 and Forbes Family $100,000
The article, datelined Boston, June 17, reports on a fundraising campaign for Harvard University’s expansion. It announces that Goldman Sachs & Co., led by members of the Sachs family (Samuel, Arthur, Harry, and Walter Sachs), contributed a total of $200,000 — $100,000 to the Harvard Business School and $100,000 to the Fine Arts Department. The article notes that Professor Paul J. Sachs, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard 1900), is a son of Samuel Sachs and a former member of Goldman Sachs & Co.
Additionally, the article reports that the family of Edward W. Forbes — director of the Fogg Art Museum — donated $100,000 to the fine arts fund. This brought the total raised to $350,000 toward a $2,000,000 goal.
Handwritten Notes on the Cardboard:
This clipping appears to have been preserved as part of a collection related to the Fogg Museum or the Forbes family, documenting a major philanthropic event in Harvard’s history and the involvement of prominent families in its cultural development.
A newspaper clipping with a blue background is placed on a gray surface. The clipping is a piece of paper with a black border and a headline that reads, "Gifts of $300,000 Made to Harvard." The clipping also includes the text "Springfield, Mass Jun 1 81924." The clipping is placed on top of a piece of paper with a brown border and the text "Erog Museum" written in black ink.
The image shows a clipping of a newspaper article with a blue background. The article is titled "Gifts of $300,000 Made to Harvard". It is dated June 17, 1924, and is from the Springfield Republican. The article is about two generous donations made to Harvard University. The first donation is from the Sachs family, who gave $200,000. The second donation is from the Forbes family, who gave $100,000. Both donations are intended for the extension of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article also mentions that the Sachs family has contributed $100,000 for the Harvard fine arts department. The article is written in black text on a white background.
The image shows a newspaper clipping or article from the Springfield Republican, dated June 18, 1924. The headline prominently announces "GIFTS OF $300,000 MADE TO HARVARD" and elaborates on significant contributions to the university. The article details that the Sachs Family has donated $200,000, and the Forbes Family has contributed $100,000 to Harvard.
Key points from the article include:
Sachs Family Contribution:
Forbes Family Contribution:
Additional Details:
The article is presented on aged, yellowed paper, suggesting its historical context, and includes a handwritten notation at the top left corner that reads "Day Museum ZII," possibly indicating it was part of an archive or collection. The overall tone and content reflect a significant moment in Harvard's fundraising history, emphasizing substantial contributions from prominent families.
This image shows an old newspaper clipping from the "Springfield Republican," a paper that was based in Springfield, Massachusetts. The dateline on the clipping reads "JUN 1 8 1924," suggesting that the article was published on June 18, 1924. The headline reads "GIFTS OF $300,000 MADE TO HARVARD" and the subheading details that "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 and Forbes Family $100,000".
The article reports on generous donations made to Harvard University, stating that Bishop Lawrence, who was involved in a $10,000,000 campaign for the university's extension, announced the receipt of a $200,000 gift from Goldman Sachs & Co., to aid Harvard Business School, and the Sachs family's additional $100,000 donation for the fine arts department. Paul J. Sachs, a Harvard 1900 graduate, is mentioned as an associate director of the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard; he is the son of Samuel Sachs and a former member of Goldman Sachs & Co. Moreover, the article mentions that Edward W. Forbes, Harvard 1895, and his family have donated $100,000 to the fine arts fund, which is said to be within $350,000 of its $2,000,000 goal.
There is handwriting at the top of the clipping that appears to say "Roy Mecreanean" or a similar name, but the exact writing is difficult to decipher.
The newspaper clipping itself has a crease down the middle where it was likely folded, and the paper shows signs of age, such as discoloration and slight wear on the corners and edges.
The image shows a newspaper clipping attached to a piece of brown paper. The clipping is from the Republican newspaper based in Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 18, 1924. It contains an article detailing donations made to Harvard University. The headline reads, "GIFTS OF $300,000 MADE TO HARVARD." The article explains that the Sachs family gave $200,000 and the Forbes family gave $100,000. These contributions are intended for the Harvard Business School and the Fogg Museum's fine arts department, respectively. The clipping also mentions specific individuals from each family and their associations with Harvard. The brown paper contains handwritten and stamped text, including the word "Museum."
The image shows an old newspaper clipping that is partially cut from a larger page. The clipping is titled "GIFTS OF $300,000 MADE TO HARVARD." The text underneath reads:
"Sachs Family Gives $200,000 and Forbes Family $100,000
Boston, June 17—Bishop Lawrence, in charge of the $10,000,000 campaign for the extension of the service of Harvard university, announced today that Goldman Sachs & Co., New York bankers, have given $100,000 to the Harvard business school. Members of the Sachs family, the announcement adds, have also contributed $100,000 for the Harvard fine arts department. The latter gift included contributions from Samuel, Arthur, Harry and Walter Sachs.
Prof Paul J. Sachs, Harvard 1900, associate director of the Fogg art museum of Harvard, is a son of Samuel Sachs and is a former member of Goldman Sachs & Co.
It was also announced today that the family of Edward W. Forbes, who is the director of the Fogg art museum, have given $100,000 to the fine arts fund, which is now within $350,000 of its $2,000,000 goal."
There is a stamp on the clipping with the text "Springfield, Mass. JUN 18 1924" and partially obscured words above that, possibly "republican." There is also handwritten text at the top that is difficult to decipher. The clipping is attached to a plain piece of brown paper.
This image depicts a newspaper clipping attached to a piece of brown paper or cardstock. The clipping is titled:
"GIFTS OF $300,000 MADE TO HARVARD"
It mentions donations totaling $300,000 made to Harvard University, divided as follows:
The clipping discusses contributions made by members of Goldman Sachs & Co. and Edward W. Forbes, related to the extension of Harvard University services, including funding for the university's business school and the Fine Arts fund. A handwritten notation is visible at the top of the brown paper, and the text "Springfield, Mass JUN 18 1924" is stamped below the word "Republican," indicating that this clipping likely came from the Springfield Republican newspaper on June 18, 1924.