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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809238

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The image shows a clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, dated February 17, 1924. The clipping is from the New York Herald Tribune and features a news article titled "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard." The article reports that the Sachs family, prominent figures in the Goldman Sachs & Co. investment banking firm, have made a substantial donation to Harvard University.

The donation of $200,000 is split equally between the Harvard Business School and the Fine Arts Department, each receiving $100,000. The article notes that this donation is part of a larger fundraising effort for Harvard, which has already raised $10,000,000 of its $20,000,000 goal. The funds are intended for the extension and development of the university.

The Sachs family's donation is further detailed, with contributions coming from Samuel Sachs ($50,000), Arthur Sachs ($25,000), and Paul J. Sachs ($25,000). Paul J. Sachs, a professor at Harvard and associate director of the Fogg Museum, is highlighted for his contributions to the arts. The article also mentions that the Fogg Art Museum, of which Paul Sachs is the director, has received $100,000 towards its $500,000 goal.

The clipping is from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 382 Third Ave., New York, with pricing for their services listed as follows:

  • $0.85 for 100 clippings
  • $1.10 for 200 clippings
  • $2.00 for 500 clippings
  • $3.15 for 1000 clippings

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The image shows a press clipping from the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" with its headquarters at 352 Third Ave., New York. The clipping is dated June 12, 1924, and features a news article from the New York Herald-Tribune. The headline of the article reads "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard," with the subheading "Half of Fund Goes to Business School and Half to Fine Arts Department."

The article details that the Goldman, Sachs & Co. bankers from New York have donated $100,000 to the Harvard Business School and another $100,000 to the Harvard College fine arts department. The gifts were announced by Bishop Lawrence. The total contribution includes funds from various family members: $50,000 from Samuel Sachs, $25,000 each from Arthur Sachs and Mrs. Arthur Sachs, and $10,000 each from Harry and Walter Sachs. The article also mentions that Professor Paul J. Sachs, the director of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard, is a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co. The family of Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum, has also given $100,000 toward the arts fund, which is near its goal of $350,000.

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The image shows a press clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Avenue, New York. The clipping is from the New York Herald Tribune dated June 12, 1924.

The headline of the clipping is "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard," indicating a significant donation. The article details that half of the $200,000 gift, $100,000, is directed towards the Harvard Business School, and the other half, $100,000, is allocated to the Fine Arts Department.

The text further explains that this donation is part of a larger fund for extension work at Harvard University. It mentions that Samuel Sachs, a senior partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co., and other family members, have contributed significantly to both departments. The Sachs family contributions include $50,000 from Samuel Sachs, $25,000 from Arthur Sachs, and $10,000 each from Harry and Walter Sachs. The donation aims to enhance the capabilities and prestige of both the Business School and the Fine Arts Department at Harvard University.

Additionally, the clipping includes terms for purchasing press clippings from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, specifying different pricing for varying quantities of clippings.

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The image shows a press clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York. The clipping is dated January 1924 and is from the New York Herald Tribune.

The headline of the article reads: "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard." The article details that the Sachs family, specifically Goldman, Sachs & Co., has donated a total of $200,000 to Harvard University. Half of this amount, $100,000, is allocated to the Harvard Business School, and the other half, another $100,000, is earmarked for the Fine Arts Department.

The article mentions that the gift is in connection with a $10,000,000 fund for the extension of Harvard University. It further breaks down the allocation of the $200,000: $80,000 to the Business School, $80,000 to the Fine Arts Department, and $40,000 to the Chemical Department. Bishop Lawrence announced the gifts, and the article highlights the contributions from different family members, including Samuel Sachs, Arthur Sachs, Harry Sachs, and Walter Sachs, with each contributing varying amounts to the Fine Arts Department.

The clipping also mentions the family's connections to Harvard, including the involvement of Edward W. Forbes, who is the director of the Fogg Art Museum and is working towards raising $850,000 for the Fine Arts Department. The Sachs family's gift brings them closer to this goal.

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The image shows a vintage press clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, dated June 1924. The clipping is from the New York Herald-Tribune and is titled "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard."

The article reports that Goldman, Sachs & Co., a banking firm, has donated $200,000 to Harvard University. This donation is split equally between the Harvard Business School and the Fine Arts Department. The announcement was made by Bishop Lawrence.

The article states that the $100,000 allocated to the Business School will be used for an extension of the building program. The $100,000 for the Fine Arts Department is specifically mentioned to include $50,000 from Samuel Sachs, $25,000 from Arthur Sachs, and $10,000 each from Harry and Walter Sachs. Additionally, the Forbes family, through Edward W. Forbes, who is the director of the Fogg Art Museum, has given $25,000, bringing the Fine Arts fund close to its goal of $350,000.

The clipping also includes a card from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Avenue, New York, with their terms for press clippings listed:

  • $35 for 1000 clippings
  • $20 for 800 clippings
  • $11 for 250 clippings
  • $5 for 100 clippings

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau. The article is from the New York Herald Tribune, dated February 12, 1964.

Headline:
"Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard"

Subheadline:
"Half of Fund Goes to Business School and Half to Fine Arts Department"

Content Summary:
Goldman, Sachs & Co., a prominent banking firm from New York, donated $100,000 to the Harvard Business School and another $100,000 to the Fine Arts department at Harvard University. This announcement was made by Bishop Lawrence.

The total donation of $200,000 is part of a broader fundraising campaign for Harvard University, which has a goal of raising $82,500,000. Specifically:

  • $3,000,000 is allocated for the Business School.
  • $3,000,000 is for the Fine Arts department.
  • $5,000,000 is for the chemical department.

Sidney J. Weinberg, a senior partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co., expressed a warm tribute to the Harvard Business School on behalf of the firm.

The Sachs family's contributions to the Fine Arts department include:

  • $50,000 from Samuel Sachs.
  • $25,000 each from Arthur, Henry, and Walter Sachs.
  • $10,000 from Paul J. Sachs.

Samuel Sachs, an alumnus of Harvard and a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co., along with his family, directed the donation to the Fogg Art Museum. Walter Sachs is also a director of the museum. The fine arts fund is now within $100,000 of its $3,000,000 goal.

The clipping also includes the pricing details for the Argus Pressclipping Bureau services, ranging from $5 for 100 clippings to $30 for 1000 clippings.

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The image shows a clipped newspaper article from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau, located at 352 Third Ave, New York. The clipping has a stamp from the N.Y. Herald Tribune dated June 19, 1924. The article headline reads, "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard," with the subheading, "Half of Fund Goes to Business School and Half to Fine Arts Department."

The article details that Goldman, Sachs & Co., bankers of New York, donated $100,000 to the Harvard Business School and another $100,000 to the Harvard fine arts department. It mentions Bishop Lawrence announcing these gifts in connection with the $10,000,000 fund for the extension of Harvard University services. The total fund is $5,000,000 for the business school, $3,000,000 for the fine arts department, and $3,000,000 for the chemical department.

It also highlights a letter from Samuel Sachs, senior partner at Goldman, Sachs & Co., expressing a tribute to the Harvard Business School. The $100,000 presented to the fine arts department includes contributions from Samuel Sachs ($50,000), Arthur Sachs ($25,000), and Harry and Walter Sachs ($10,000 each).

The article ends by mentioning Professor Paul J. Sachs, Harvard's associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, who is a son of Samuel Sachs and a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co. It also notes that Edward W. Forbes' family has given $100,000 towards the fine arts fund, which is nearing its $350,000 goal.

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The image shows an old newspaper clipping pinned to a surface. The header indicates that it originated from the "Argus Pressclipping Bureau" located at 382 Third Ave., New York. Below the header, there is a pricing structure for the service: "TERMS: $2.85—for 1000 clippings; $1.10—for 100 clippings; $0.90—for 60 clippings; $1—for 10 clippings."

The clipping itself is from the "N.Y. Herald Tribune," dated 19 Jan 1934, and the headline reads "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard." The article discusses a notable contribution to Harvard University, with half of the funds going to the Business School and the other half to the Fine Arts Department. It provides specific details about the donation and mentions individuals associated with Harvard, including Professor Paul J. Sachs.

The clip shows signs of aging, with yellowing paper and ragged edges, suggesting it is an authentic piece from the time period referenced.

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The image features a newspaper clipping mounted on a card from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau. The card includes contact information for the bureau, located at 352 Third Ave., New York, and lists the pricing terms for their clipping services.

The visible newspaper clipping is dated 1924 and is from the New York Herald Tribune. The subject of the clipping is a news article titled "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard," which details a donation from the Sachs family to Harvard University. The donation is divided equally, with half allocated to the Harvard Business School and the other half dedicated to the Fine Arts Department. The article explains that the funds will contribute to various initiatives within these departments and provides specific amounts for different purposes as outlined in the donation.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated June 16, 1914. The clipping is titled "Sachs Family Gives $200,000 to Harvard" and details a significant donation made by the Sachs family to Harvard University.

Key Details from the Clipping:

  1. Donation Overview:

    • The Sachs family, bankers of New York, has donated $200,000 to Harvard University.
    • Half of the fund ($100,000) is allocated to the Harvard Business School, and the other half ($100,000) is directed to the Fine Arts Department.
  2. Breakdown of the Funds:

    • $50,000 to the Fine Arts Department.
    • $25,000 each from Samuel Sachs, Harry Sachs, and Walter Sachs.
    • $10,000 each from Arthur Sachs and Paul J. Sachs.
    • $100,000 to the Business School.
  3. Purpose of the Donation:

    • The donation is part of a larger $10,000,000 fund being raised for the extension of Harvard University.
    • The Sachs family's contribution is in recognition of the services Harvard University provides.
  4. Additional Contributions:

    • The family of Edward W. Forbes, director of the Fogg Art Museum, has also contributed $100,000 toward the fine arts fund, bringing the total for the fine arts department to $350,000 of its $500,000 goal.
  5. Context:

    • The article mentions that the donation was announced in a letter from Samuel Sachs, senior partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co., expressing gratitude for the Harvard Business School.
    • Paul J. Sachs, an associate director of the Fogg Art Museum and a son of Samuel Sachs, is also noted as a former member of Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is presented on aged, yellowed paper, indicative of its historical context.
  • The text is typed and appears to be part of a larger document or collection, as suggested by the visible header from the Argus Pressclipping Bureau at the top, which includes contact information (address: 352 Third Ave., New York) and pricing details for press clippings.
  • The header also includes a handwritten note or signature, likely indicating the source or recipient of the clipping.

Summary:

The image captures a historical news article detailing a substantial charitable donation by the Sachs family to Harvard University in 1914, highlighting the family's support for both the Business School and the Fine Arts Department. The clipping reflects the era's philanthropy and the significant role of wealthy families in supporting educational institutions.