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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793966

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The image appears to be a scan of a page from a newspaper or a collection of articles related to the donation and transfer of a collection of art and rooms to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University in 1930. Here's a breakdown of what the various sections of the page contain:

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Headline: "Leaves New York Rooms to Museum at Harvard"
    • Content: Discusses the donation of a New York living room, dining room, and entrance hall to the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The rooms were part of Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's estate and were to be used for receptions, meetings, musicales, and other similar affairs.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • Headline: "Art Collection for Fogg Museum"
    • Content: Describes the conditions specified in Mrs. Naumburg's will for the donation of her art collection to the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The collection included paintings, textiles, furniture, and other rare art objects and was to be housed in rooms approximately the same size as those in her New York home.
  3. Middle Left Article:

    • Headline: "Treasures Go to Museum"
    • Content: Provides details about the terms of Mrs. Naumburg's will, including the donation of various art objects and household furnishings to the Fogg Museum. The collection was to be housed in a museum building or a nearby building, and the rooms were to be reproduced as closely as possible to their original condition.
  4. Middle Right Article:

    • Headline: "Name of Old Fogg Museum Changed to Robinson Annex"
    • Content: Announces that the Old Fogg Museum would be renamed as the Robinson Hall Annex due to confusion between the Old and New Fogg Museums. The new name was to avoid any ambiguity.
  5. Bottom Right Article:

    • Headline: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin"
    • Content: Features a calendar of events for Harvard alumni, including dates and descriptions of lectures, meetings, and other activities scheduled in March 1930.

The page also includes notes and labels, such as "Boston Sunday Globe," "Crimson," "Post mar. 23," and "Boston Globe March 18, 1930," which indicate the sources and dates of the articles.

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This image is a scanned page of a document containing multiple newspaper clippings and typed sections, all related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and the Naumburg bequest. The clippings appear to be from various newspapers and bulletins dated around March 1930. Here's a detailed description of the content:

Left Column:

  1. Headline: "LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD"

    • The article discusses Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's will, which provides $125,000 for the reproduction of her New York living room, dining room, and entrance hall at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The rooms are to be used for receptions, meetings, musicals, and similar affairs. The article details the specific conditions of the bequest, including the preservation of the original woodwork, windows, and art treasures.
  2. Subheading: "Treasures Go to Museum"

    • This section elaborates on the contents of the rooms, including pictures, tapestries, textiles, statuary, furniture, and other objects of art and household furnishings. The will specifies that these items must be housed in the museum building or a nearby building and must be maintained in their present condition and setting.
  3. Subheading: "$25,000 Permanent Fund"

    • The will leaves $100,000 to meet expenditures necessary to build proper foundations, exterior walls, and structure for housing the rooms, and $25,000 as a permanent fund for upkeep and repairs.

Right Column:

  1. Headline: "ART COLLECTION FOR FOGG MUSEUM"

    • This article, dated March 17, 1930, from the Boston Globe, discusses the exacting conditions in Mrs. Naumburg's will regarding the art collection. It mentions the William Hayes Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University and the specific requirements for the collection's relocation and maintenance.
  2. Subheading: "NAME OF OLD FOGG MUSEUM CHANGED TO ROBINSON ANNEX"

    • This section, from the Crimson on March 19, 1930, announces that the Old Fogg Museum will be officially known as Robinson Hall Annex. The reason for the name change is to avoid ambiguity between the Old and New Fogg Museums.
  3. Subheading: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin"

    • This section contains a calendar of events for the week of March 20, 1930, listing various lectures, services, and events at Harvard University, including a lecture on "The Fall of the Celtic Church" and an organ recital.

The document is dated and has a historical context, focusing on the donation and preservation of the Naumburg collection at the Fogg Museum.

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This image displays a single, aged newspaper clipping page, likely from a scrapbook (indicated by three punched holes on the left margin). The page is a composite of several newspaper articles and notices, all dated around March 1930, primarily from the Boston Globe and the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, concerning the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

The articles report on a significant bequest from Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg, the widow of Aaron Naumburg and a philanthropist. The central narrative is:

  • The Bequest: Mrs. Naumburg's will provided $125,000 to the Fogg Museum. This fund was specifically designated for the reproduction of her New York City apartment's living room, dining room, and entrance hall on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge.
  • The Condition: The reproduction was to be faithful to the original, including its woodwork, windows, and the art and treasures she owned. The rooms were intended to be used for "receptions, meetings, musi-cals and similar affairs."
  • The Contingency: The will stipulated that if Harvard University did not fulfill these exact conditions within six months of her death (which occurred in March 1930), the collection and the $125,000 would instead go to the Cleveland Museum of Art. The articles note that Harvard intended to comply with these terms.

The page also includes a brief announcement from the Crimson newspaper on March 19, 1930, stating that the name of the Old Fogg Museum (also called Robinson Hall Annex) was officially changed to Robinson Hall Annex to resolve confusion between the original and new buildings.

Finally, the bottom right section contains a calendar from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin for the week of March 21, 1930, listing events such as a Hasty Pudding Club dance, chapel services, lectures, and an organ recital.

Overall, this clipping captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Fogg Museum, documenting a major philanthropic gift and the specific, highly detailed conditions attached to it, alongside routine university announcements. The paper's yellowed appearance and typographic style are characteristic of early 20th-century print media.

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or article from March 1930. The article discusses the will of Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg, who left $125,000 to provide a new wing for the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The will also provides for the reproduction of certain rooms and objects from her New York residence and specifies the conditions under which the museum must accept the bequest.

The article mentions that Mrs. Naumburg's collection, which includes paintings, tapestries, textiles, furniture, and other items, will be moved to the Fogg Museum and housed in a separate wing. The collection will be accessible to the public for viewing and study.

Additionally, the article notes that the Old Fogg Museum, located in Robinson Hall Annex, will be renamed the Fogg Art Museum and will be open to the public for free on certain days. The museum will also host a series of lectures and events.

The image also includes a calendar of events for March 1930, featuring lectures on topics such as airport problems, Celtic Church, and the Crosses and Culture of Ireland.

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The image is a photograph of a collection of newspaper clippings, predominantly featuring articles related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping each other. The articles are from various newspapers, including the Boston Globe and the Crimson, and they date from March 1930 to March 1932.

The topmost clipping is from the Boston Globe, dated March 16, 1930, and it announces that Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg has left her New York rooms to the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The article details that the rooms, which include a living room, dining room, and treasures, will be reproduced in Cambridge with the original artwork and furnishings. Mrs. Naumburg has also provided a $125,000 fund for this purpose. The article notes that if the terms of her will are not accepted, the rooms will go to the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Another clipping, also from the Boston Globe and dated March 16, 1930, reports that the Old Fogg Museum has been renamed the Robinson Hall Annex. This change is attributed to the architectural school, and the building is now almost wholly converted into an architectural lecture and exhibition room. On the second floor, a group of rooms used for tutorial conferences is located.

A third clipping, from the Crimson and dated March 19, 1930, provides additional details about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It mentions that the museum is open free daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special exhibitions prepared by students. The collection includes etchings by Rembrandt, Chinese bronzes by the Han Dynasty, and drawings by Thomas Dewing.

The clippings also include a section titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" with a calendar of events for March 1930, listing various lectures, social events, and meetings.

In summary, the image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings that document significant events and announcements related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, including the donation of rooms by Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg, the renaming of the Old Fogg Museum, and details about the museum's collection and opening hours.

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The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper or publication dated March 16, 1930, featuring two distinct articles side by side. Here is a detailed description:

Left Article: "LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD"

  • Headline: "LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD"
  • Subheadline: "Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's Will Provides $125,000 Fund For Reproduction in Cambridge"
  • Content:
    • The article discusses the will of Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg, who has bequeathed $125,000 to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The funds are intended for the reproduction of her New York living room and dining room, including all furnishings, art, and objects.
    • The will specifies that the reproduction must be exact, with the same size and layout as the original rooms, which were located at 1 West 67th Street, New York.
    • The rooms will be used for receptions, meetings, and exhibitions, and must be maintained as part of the museum's collection.
    • The article notes that the will also includes provisions for the Harvard Book Stock of the Netar Corporation, which will be transferred to the university.
    • The reproduction will include walls, windows, ceilings, furniture, tapestries, textiles, paintings, and other objects from the original rooms.
    • The will also provides a $25,000 permanent fund to cover ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the reproduced rooms.

Right Article: "ART COLLECTION FOR FOGG MUSEUM"

  • Headline: "ART COLLECTION FOR FOGG MUSEUM"
  • Subheadline: "Exciting Conditions in Will Mrs. Naumburg"
  • Content:
    • This article elaborates on the conditions of Mrs. Naumburg's will regarding her art collection at the Fogg Museum.
    • The will stipulates that the three rooms approximating the size of her New York home must be exactly reproduced at the Fogg Museum, including the windows, ceilings, and floor.
    • The collection includes paintings, tapestries, textiles, statuary, furniture, and other objects, valued at approximately $500,000.
    • The will requires that the university must accept the collection within six months of the date of her death.
    • The rooms must be used for receptions, musicales, and other events, and must be maintained as part of the museum's collection.
    • The article also mentions that the Old Fogg Museum will be renamed the Robinson Annex, and the new rooms will be part of this annex.
    • The Fogg Museum is noted to be located across the Yard from the Architectural School, and the new rooms will be used for lectures, conferences, and exhibitions.

Additional Elements:

  • Publication Details:
    • The articles are from the Boston Globe, dated March 16, 1930.
    • The page also includes a calendar section at the bottom right, listing events for March 21–25, 1930, such as lectures, recitals, and other university-related activities.
  • Visual Layout:
    • The page is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with headlines, subheadings, and body text.
    • The articles are separated by vertical spacing, and there are small illustrations or logos (e.g., "Boston Globe" and "Harvard Alumni Bulletin") at the top corners.
    • The text is printed in a serif font, consistent with early 20th-century newspaper design.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical moment in the early 1930s, highlighting the generosity of Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg in bequeathing her art collection and personal spaces to Harvard's Fogg Museum. The articles emphasize the exact reproduction of her New York home and the conditions set forth in her will, reflecting the importance placed on preserving cultural and artistic heritage. The inclusion of a calendar suggests the page is part of a broader publication, likely a university alumni bulletin or a local newspaper.

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This image appears to be a collage of several newspaper clippings, each displaying articles or notices, some of which are dated from March 16, 1930, March 19, 1930, and March 21, 1930. The headlines and content of the articles refer to bequests and donations to museums, with a particular focus on monetary gifts to Harvard University's museum collections and facilities.

For instance, one of the prominent headlines reads: "LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD" and discusses details about Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's will, which provides funds for reproduction in Cambridge. This article mentions that the will stipulates a fund to reproduce existing rooms and artwork and provides $125,000 for this purpose.

Another headline states: "ART COLLECTION FOR FOGG MUSEUM" and discusses "Exacting Conditions in Will Mrs Naumburg."

There is another clipping titled "NAME OF OLD FOGG MUSEUM CHANGED TO ROBINSON ANNEX" which talks about the formal change of a building name at the Fogg Museum, and another article from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" which outlines events and lectures on particular dates.

The snippets are arranged on a beige background. The age and discoloration of the paper suggest that these clippings are historical documents, which may be of interest to those studying the history of art collections, philanthropy, or Harvard University.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings about an endowment provided by Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg to Harvard University's Fogg Museum. The headlines suggest that Naumburg's will has allocated $125,000 to reproduce her New York rooms at Harvard for the benefit of the museum.

The main headline reads:
"LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD
Mrs Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's Will Provides $125,000 Fund For Reproduction in Cambridge"

Other highlighted parts include information on the bequest, exacting conditions of the will, changes to the museum's name, and descriptions of the endowment.

The clippings contain:

  • Details about the reproduction of Naumburg's rooms.
  • Mention of the treasures going to the museum.
  • Specifics about the permanent fund and its uses.
  • Notes on the museum's new annex name change.
  • A calendar of upcoming events at Harvard.

The sources cited include the Boston Sunday Globe, dated March 16, 1930, and other local publications such as Crimson on March 19, 1930, Harvard Alumni Bulletin on March 20, 1930, and Boston Globe on March 18, 1930. Additionally, there is a mention of the Post on March 23.

Overall, the scrapbook page captures significant news about a substantial donation to Harvard University's Fogg Museum, aimed at preserving Mrs. Naumburg's rooms and their contents.

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The image shows an aged scrapbook page filled with newspaper clippings from 1930 about Harvard’s Fogg Museum. A large headline at the top reads “Leaves New York Rooms to Museum at Harvard,” about Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg’s $125,000 fund for reproductions in Cambridge. The page is a collage of small articles with notes like “Name of Old Fogg Museum Changed to Robinson Annex,” “Art Collection for Fogg Museum,” and various dates (e.g., Boston Globe March 16, 1930; Crimson March 19, 1930). There are also sections from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin with calendars and brief notices. The page has binder holes along the left edge and a tan, slightly yellowed appearance, typical of old newspaper clippings.

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This image features an assemblage of newspaper clippings, all neatly arranged on a single page. The clippings predominantly focus on Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's donation of funds and her art collection to Harvard's Fogg Museum. Each clipping is related to specific aspects of her will, such as the $125,000 allocated for reproducing rooms at Harvard.

The articles include details about the donation, its conditions, and the intended re-creation of three New York rooms within the museum to display her art collection in accordance with her wishes. Specific dates, like March 16, 1930 (Boston Sunday Globe) and March 19, 1930 (Crimson), are handwritten next to some clippings. Another snippet announces the renaming of the Old Fogg Museum to Robinson Hall Annex, along with a segment from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin discussing upcoming events.

The arrangement includes typed or printed headlines like “LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD,” “ART COLLECTION FOR FOGG MUSEUM,” and “NAME OF OLD FOGG MUSEUM CHANGED TO ROBINSON ANNEX,” alongside smaller, supplementary clippings. The overall presentation has the look of an archival collection, likely documenting the events surrounding this donation and related developments.