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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1920-June 1924

ARCH.2003.22, Rendition: 809245

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The image shows a piece of paper, likely a printed article or a clipping from a newspaper, placed on a light-colored surface. The paper has a notice or announcement about a fundraising campaign for Harvard University, specifically for the expansion of its national service. The text mentions pledges totaling nearly $10,000,000. It details the distribution of the funds, with the largest portion going to the Graduate School of Business Administration and other departments like Chemistry and Fine Arts. Specific donors and their contributions are listed, such as George F. Baker, Paul C. Keith, Edward Mallinckrodt, and John D. Rockefeller Jr. The paper is dated June 20, 1924, and there is a handwritten note at the top that appears to be a reference or code, "7 Fogg Museum," which might be related to the context or source of the document. The paper is slightly yellowed, indicating age, and some parts show signs of wear and handling.

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The image shows a historical newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of cardboard. The clipping is from the "North American" newspaper, dated June 20, 1924, and is about a fundraising campaign for Harvard University. The headline reads, "NEARLY $10,000,000 GIVEN FOR HARVARD EXTENSION."

The text details that pledges totaling $9,289,595 were announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the campaign committee, at an alumni meeting. The funds will be used for the expansion of various departments at Harvard, including the Graduate School of Business Administration, the Department of Chemistry, and the Department of Fine Arts.

Key points from the text include:

  • The business school will be known as the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, George F. Baker Foundation, due to a $5,000,000 gift from Mr. Baker.
  • Other significant contributions include $750,000 from Paul C. Keith for Chemistry, $500,000 from Edward Mallinckrodt of St. Louis for the general education board, and $500,000 each from an anonymous member of the visiting committee of the Fogg Museum and John D. Rockefeller, Jr., for fine arts.

The clipping has some handwritten notes and annotations, likely for cataloging or archival purposes. The cardboard has a handwritten note at the top, possibly indicating the source or a reference number.

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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a light brown, rectangular card, likely for archival or scrapbooking purposes. The items are laid flat on a plain, light gray surface.

At the top of the brown card, there is handwritten text in pencil or light ink, reading “7 Fogg Museum”. Below that, a small handwritten “Z” is visible.

The newspaper clipping itself is from The North American, a newspaper based in Philadelphia, Pa. The date printed on the clipping is JUN 20 1924.

The headline of the article reads:

NEARLY $10,000,000 GIVEN FOR HARVARD EXTENSION

The article, datelined CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 19, reports on pledges totaling $9,289,595 raised for the expansion of Harvard University’s national service. The figures were announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the campaign committee, at the alumni meeting.

Key details from the article include:

  • The funds will be divided among the Graduate School of Business Administration and the Department of Chemistry and Fine Arts.
  • The Business School will be named the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, George F. Baker Foundation, thanks to a $5,000,000 gift from Mr. Baker.
  • Other major gifts listed are:
    • Chemistry: $750,000 from a bequest by Paul C. Keith.
    • General education board: $500,000 from Edward Mallinckrodt, St. Louis.
    • Fine arts: $500,000 from an anonymous member of the visiting committee of the Fogg Museum.
    • John D. Rockefeller, Jr.: $500,000.

The clipping’s bottom edge is slightly uneven, suggesting it was manually cut from the original newspaper. At the very bottom edge of the clipping, partially visible, are the words “RACONIA CONSCIENCE BRIC”, which may be from a headline or advertisement from the newspaper page beneath it or an unrelated part of the clipping.

Overall, the object functions as a historical artifact, preserving a record of significant philanthropy directed toward Harvard University in 1924, with particular connections to the Fogg Museum (as noted in the handwritten annotation).

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The image shows a faded newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "NEARLY $10,000,000 GIVEN FOR HARVARD EXTENSION." The clipping is from a newspaper dated June 2, 1924, and it reports on the announcement of pledges totaling $9,289,535 as a result of the national campaign for the expansion of Harvard University. The pledges were announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the campaign committees, at the alumni meeting. The sum is to be divided among the graduate school of business administration, the department of chemistry, and the department of fine arts. The clipping also lists some of the largest donations received, including a $5,000,000 gift from the Baker Foundation, $750,000 from Paul C. Keith, and $500,000 from John D. Rockefeller Jr. The clipping is attached to a brown paper folder with the words "North American Philadelphia, Pa." written on it.

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A piece of paper is attached to a cardboard sheet. The paper is a clipping from a newspaper. It has the date "JUN 2 01924" on it. The clipping is about a Harvard University extension. The newspaper clipping is placed on a gray background. The cardboard sheet has some writing on it. The writing on the cardboard sheet is in black ink.

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The image shows a historical newspaper clipping from the North American in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 20, 1924. The headline prominently announces: "NEARLY $10,000,000 GIVEN FOR HARVARD EXTENSION." The article, originating from Cambridge, Massachusetts, details a significant pledge campaign that raised $9,289,555 for the expansion of Harvard University's national service.

Key points from the article include:

  • The funds were announced by Bishop William Lawrence, chairman of the campaign committee, at an alumni meeting on June 19.
  • The money will be allocated to the graduate school of administration and the business administration and fine arts departments.
  • The business school will be named the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, funded by a $3,000,000 gift from George F. Baker.
  • Other notable contributions include:
    • Paul C. Keith: $760,000 (Chemistry)
    • Edward Mallinckrodt, St. Louis: $500,000 (General Education)
    • An anonymous member of the Visiting Committee of the Fogg Museum: $500,000 (Fine Arts)
    • John D. Rockefeller, Jr.: $300,000 (Concordance Dept.)

The article highlights the substantial financial support received from various donors to expand Harvard's educational offerings. The clipping is marked with handwritten notes, including the name "Fogg Museum" at the top, suggesting it may have been part of an archive or collection related to the Fogg Art Museum. The paper appears aged, with a light brown tone and some wear, consistent with its historical context.

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The image features a clipped newspaper article mounted on a cardboard backing. The article heading suggests that it is from the "North American" newspaper based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated "Jun 2 1924." The headline of the article reads, "NEARLY $10,000,000 GIVEN FOR HARVARD EXTENSION," indicating a significant financial contribution to Harvard University.

The article text details pledges totaling $9,395,850 as a result of a campaign for the extension of the university, mentioning the involvement of several named individuals in making donations, alongside mention of various university departments such as the business school and departments of mathematics and the arts. It also discusses the establishment of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration and refers to the contribution of specific amounts by named individuals and anonymous donors. The largest amount cited is $5,000,000 given by the General Education Board.

It's clear that the text pertains to historic fundraising efforts for Harvard University, though without the complete context of the newspaper and the era, it is difficult to provide additional background. There is also handwriting on the cardboard, but it's not clear enough to discern its content or relevance to the newspaper clipping.

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The image shows a small piece of brown paper with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The newspaper clipping, dated "Jun 2 01924" and from the "North American, Philadelphia, Pa.," contains a headline that reads "Nearly $10,000,000 Given for Harvard Extension." The article mentions that Cambridge, Massachusetts, announced pledges totaling $9,359,556 for the expansion of Harvard University. The funds are intended for the school of business administration and the department of chemistry. It lists various contributors, including Bishop William Lawrence, with a notable donation from George F. Baker amounting to $5,000,000. Other donors include Paul C. Keith, Edward Mallinckrodt, and John D. Rockefeller Jr., among others. Additionally, the paper has handwritten text at the top, which reads "Fogg Museum" and includes another illegible character.

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The image shows the back side of an old piece of paper or card with a small newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping has a headline that reads "NEARLY $10,000,000 GIVEN FOR HARVARD EXTENSION." The article mentions a pledge totaling $9,289,556 for the expansion of Harvard University's national service campaign, announced by Bishop William Lawrence at an alumni meeting. The funds will be divided among graduate schools of business administration, chemistry, and fine arts, with the business school to be named the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, George F. Baker foundation, due to a $3,000,000 gift from Mr. Baker. It also mentions other substantial amounts given to various departments and individuals, including $750,000 for chemistry, $500,000 for general education, and $500,000 from John D. Rockefeller Jr.

On the upper portion of the paper, there is some handwritten text that reads "7 Ygg museum." The card also has a stamp that partially reads "North American Philadelphia, Pa." and a date stamp "JUN 20 1924."

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This image shows a clipping from a newspaper or publication, pasted onto a piece of brown cardstock or paper. The headline reads, "NEARLY $10,000,000 GIVEN FOR HARVARD EXTENSION," and discusses significant financial pledges, totaling close to $9.25 million, planned for the expansion of Harvard University.

The article notes that some funds will go to the graduate school of business administration and the department of chemistry. These donations include contributions from George F. Baker, John D. Rockefeller, and others.

At the top, handwritten text says "Fogg Museum," likely referring to the Harvard art museum. The cardstock also features stamped text indicating "North American, Philadelphia, Pa." and a date stamp "JUN 20 1924." This document appears to be related to a historical record or archival material.