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This image displays a clipping from a newspaper article dated June 18, 1924, from the "N.Y. Herald-Tribune." The clipping is mounted on a card from "Argus Pressclipping Bureau," located at 852 Third Ave., New York.

The article details a significant donation made by the Sachs Family to Harvard University. Specifically, the Sachs Family contributed $200,000, with half allocated to the Harvard Business School and the other half to the Fine Arts Department. The donation was part of a larger $10,000,000 fund intended to support the extension of Harvard University's service. Additional details about the distribution of the donations and the family's contributions are noted in the text.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "N. Y. Herald-Tribune," dated June 18, 1924. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper from the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" located at 852 Third Ave., New York. The clipping is titled "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard" and details that half of the fund goes to the Business School and half to the Fine Arts Department of Harvard University. The article mentions that Goldman, Sachs & Co., bankers of New York, have given $100,000 to the Harvard Business School, and members of the Sachs family have given another $100,000 to the Harvard fine arts department. The gifts are part of a $10,000,000 fund for the extension of the service of Harvard University. The article also notes that the fine arts fund is now within $350,000 of its goal. The clipping is signed "V. Fogg" at the top.

This image displays two overlapping pieces of paper on a plain, light gray surface — a news clipping mounted on a press clipping slip.

Top Layer (Press Clipping Slip):

This is a light cream-colored rectangular slip, likely from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau. It features:

• Handwritten signature: At the top, "V.J. Fogg" is written in cursive ink.
• Printed header: Below the signature, it reads "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" with the address "852 Third Ave., New York".
• Source and date: It is labeled "CLIPPING FROM" and identifies the newspaper as "N. Y. HERALD - TRIBUNE" with the date "18 JUNE 1924". The date appears slightly smudged.

Bottom Layer (Newspaper Clipping):

This is a smaller, beige-colored clipping from the New York Herald-Tribune, dated February 17, 1924 (as indicated in the article's dateline, "CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 17."). The headline reads:

Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard
Half of Fund Goes to Business School and Half to Fine Arts Department

The article details a significant donation to Harvard University:

• Donors: Goldman, Sachs & Co., bankers of New York, and members of the Sachs family.
• Amount & Allocation: A total gift of $200,000, split evenly: $100,000 for the Harvard Business School and $100,000 for the Harvard fine arts department.
• Context: These gifts were announced by Bishop Lawrence as part of a larger $10,000,000 fund for the extension of Harvard University. The article notes that the Harvard Business School’s portion ($5,000,000 of the total fund) specifically includes $3,000,000 for the Business School, $3,000,000 for the fine arts department, and $3,000,000 for the chemical department.
• Breakdown of Fine Arts Donation: The $100,000 for the fine arts department is further specified: $50,000 from Samuel Sachs, $25,000 from Arthur Sachs, and $10,000 each from Harry and Walter Sachs.
• Key Figures: It mentions Professor Paul J. Sachs, Harvard 1900, as the associate director of the Fogg Art Museum and a son of Samuel Sachs, as well as a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co. It also notes that Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum, and his family have also contributed $100,000 to the fine arts fund, bringing the total raised for that fund to $550,000 of its goal.

Overall, the image documents a historic philanthropic gift to Harvard University, preserved by the Argus Pressclipping Bureau and annotated by V.J. Fogg.

A newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated June 18, 1924, is pasted onto a gray background. The clipping contains an article about the Sachs family's generous donation of $200,000 to Harvard University, with half of the funds allocated to the Harvard Business School and the other half to the Fine Arts Department. The article also mentions that the Sachs family has previously donated $100,000 to the Harvard Fine Arts Department and another $100,000 to the Bishop Lawrence Law School.

The image features two pieces of paper. The top piece of paper is white and is attached to the bottom piece of paper, which is yellowed. The top piece of paper has the words "N.Y. HERALD TRIBUNE" written on it, along with a date and a signature. The bottom piece of paper is a clipping from a newspaper and contains a news article. The article is about the Sachs family, who donated $200,000 to Harvard University. The article also mentions that the Sachs family has donated to the Fogg Art Museum in the past.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald-Tribune, dated June 18, 1924. The headline prominently announces that the Sachs Family has donated $200,000 to Harvard University. The article is titled: "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard; Half of Fund Goes to Business School and Half to Fine Arts Department."

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Donors: The donation is attributed to the Sachs family, specifically Goldman, Sachs & Co., a banking firm in New York. The article mentions Samuel Sachs, a senior partner of the firm, as the individual who announced the gift.

2. Donation Amount: The total donation is $200,000, with the following distribution:

   • $100,000 to the Harvard Business School.
   • $100,000 to the Fine Arts Department of Harvard University.

3. Purpose of the Gifts:

   • The $100,000 for the Business School is intended to establish a chair of commercial law.
   • The $100,000 for the Fine Arts Department is aimed at supporting the department, with specific contributions noted:
     • $25,000 from Arthur Sachs.
     • $25,000 from Harry and Walter Sachs.
     • $10,000 from Professor Paul J. Sachs, an associate director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

4. Context:

   • The article notes that both gifts were made in connection with the service of Harvard University.
   • The Sachs family has a history of supporting Harvard, as indicated by previous contributions and their association with the university.

5. Visual Elements:

   • The clipping is slightly worn, with some creasing and discoloration, suggesting age and historical significance.
   • There is a handwritten note or annotation at the top of the clipping that reads "V. Jogg", possibly indicating the name of a person who clipped or cataloged the article.
   • The header of the clipping includes the Argus Press Clipping Bureau address: 352 Third Ave., New York, and is labeled as a "CLIPPING FROM" the New York Herald-Tribune.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping detailing a significant charitable donation by the Sachs family to Harvard University in 1924. The donation is split evenly between the Harvard Business School and the Fine Arts Department, highlighting the family's commitment to supporting both business education and the arts. The article provides context about the donors and the specific purposes of the funds, reflecting the Sachs family's long-standing relationship with Harvard.

The image shows a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a plain background. The clipping includes a headline and some text. The top portion of the clipping has a header indicating the press agency named "Argus Pressclipping Bureau, 352 Third Ave., New York", followed by a handwritten note which is partially legible with the initials "W.J. Fogg" or similar, and the word "CLIPPING FILE."

Below the agency header is the source and date of the newspaper: "N. Y. HERALD - TRIBUNE, 18 JUNE 1924."

The headline of the article reads: "Sach[s] Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard". Below the headline is a subheader stating "Half of Fund Goes to Business School and Half to Fine Arts Department." The text then proceeds to describe the donation by the Sachs family of New York to Harvard University, specifying the allocation of funds. Notably, $100,000 was divided into two parts: $50,000 for the Business School and $50,000 for the Fine Arts Department. The clipping also mentions some individuals related to the donation, such as Paul J. Sachs, associated with Harvard's Fogg Museum of Art, and a reference to Edward W. Forbes, who is highlighted for directing $100,000 towards the fine arts fund.

The text is somewhat dense and aged, indicative of the historical context of the article. The snippet does not include the entire article as it seems to be cut off at the bottom and possibly continues beyond what is visible.

The image is of a newspaper clipping with an accompanying note from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau in New York. The note at the top indicates the clipping is from the N.Y. Herald-Tribune and is dated 18 June 1924.

The newspaper article's headline reads: "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard." The subheadline says, "Half of Fund Goes to Business School and Half to Fine Arts Department."

The article details donations made by the Sachs family to Harvard University. They gave $100,000 each to both the Harvard Business School and the Fine Arts Department. The article explains how the funds will be used, including extensions to existing endowments and for specific departmental needs. The donations are part of broader philanthropic efforts by the Sachs family and associates, who have previously donated significant amounts for various purposes at Harvard.

The image shows a newspaper clipping attached to the back of a piece of paper. The clipping is titled "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard" and reports on a donation made by Goldman, Sachs & Co. to Harvard University. The donation is divided equally between the Harvard Business School and the Fine Arts Department, with each receiving $100,000.

The article mentions that Bishop Lawrence announced the gifts, which are connected to an overall $10,000,000 fund for the extension of Harvard University. It details the allocation of the fund: $5,000,000 for the Business School, $3,000,000 for the Fine Arts Department, and $3,000,000 for the Chemical Department.

A letter from Samuel Sachs, a senior partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co., was made public by Bishop Lawrence, paying tribute to the Harvard Business School on behalf of the firm. Specific contributions to the $100,000 gift to the Fine Arts Department are noted: $50,000 from Samuel Sachs, $25,000 from Arthur Sachs, and $10,000 each from Harry and Walter Sachs.

It also mentions Professor Paul J. Sachs, a Harvard alumnus and associate director of the Fogg Art Museum. Paul J. Sachs is a son of Samuel Sachs and a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Additionally, the family of Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum, has contributed $100,000 to the fine arts fund, which is now close to reaching its $350,000 goal.

The back of the paper has stamps indicating "Argus Press Clipping Bureau," "N.Y. Herald - Tribune," and the date "18 June 1924." There is also a handwritten notation at the top that is partly legible.

This is an old newspaper clipping with information related to a donation made by the "Sachs Family" to Harvard University. The top part includes publication details, such as the stamp of the clipping bureau ("Argus Pressclipping Bureau") and the handwritten note "18 JUN 1924" referencing its publication in the "N.Y. HERALD - TRIBUNE."

Below is the clipping itself, detailing that Goldman, Sachs & Co. donated $200,000 to Harvard. The donation is split, with half allocated to the university's Business School and the other half directed toward the Fine Arts Department. It mentions that the gift was made in association with Harvard's Fogg Museum and describes the Sachs family's prior contributions to the institution.