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The image is a compilation of newspaper clippings from the 1930s, primarily related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Main Headline and Article:

   • 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 left a substantial bequest to Harvard University. The bequest includes funds for the reproduction of three rooms from her New York residence at the Fogg Museum. The rooms are to be replicated exactly, including the woodwork, windows, and art treasures. The will specifies that the rooms should be used for living and dining purposes and that the art collection should be displayed as it was in her home. The bequest also includes a permanent fund of $25,000 for the maintenance and upkeep of the rooms.

2. Secondary Articles:

   • Article on Name Change:

     • Headline: "Name of Old Fogg Museum Changed to Robinson Annex"
     • Content: The Old Fogg Museum has been renamed Robinson Hall Annex. The change is attributed to the ambiguity caused by having both the Old and New Fogg Museums. Robinson Hall is the main building of the Fogg Art Museum and houses the permanent collection.

   • Article on Art Collection:

     • Headline: "Art Collection for Fogg Museum"
     • Content: This article details the conditions set by Mrs. Naumburg's will for the art collection. The collection includes paintings, drawings, and other artworks valued at $100,000. The will specifies that the collection should be kept intact and displayed in the reproduced rooms. If the conditions are not met, the collection will go to the Cleveland Museum of Art.

   • Article on Treasures:

     • Headline: "Treasures Go to Museum"
     • Content: This article highlights the bequest of Mrs. Naumburg's art collection to the Fogg Museum. The collection includes valuable paintings, drawings, and other artworks, which are to be displayed in the reproduced rooms.

3. Calendar of Events:

   • Headline: "Harvard Glee and Banjo Clubs"
   • Content: A calendar of events for March 1930, including a Harvard Glee Club annual costume dance, a lecture by Dr. Theodore G. Soares, a public showing of bacteriological pictures, and a lecture on airport problems.

4. Additional Information:

   • Permanent Fund:

     • Headline: "$25,000 Permanent Fund"
     • Content: This section reiterates the establishment of a $25,000 permanent fund for the maintenance of the reproduced rooms and the art collection.

   • Fogg Art Museum Exhibits:

     • Content: A brief mention of exhibits at the Fogg Art Museum, including etchings by Rembrandt and drawings by the Old Masters.

Overall, the clippings provide a detailed account of the bequest by Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg to Harvard University, focusing on the reproduction of her New York rooms and the display of her art collection at the Fogg Museum.

The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings from March 1930, covering stories related to art and museums:

1. Boston Globe - March 15, 1930 (Top Right)

   • Title: Art Collection for Fogg Museum
   • Subtitle: Exacting Conditions in Will Mrs. Naumburg
   • Content: The article discusses Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's bequest to Harvard University's Fogg Museum. She left her art collection with the stipulation that if the rooms in her New York home, which contain the artworks, cannot be replicated exactly in the museum, the collection should remain in her home. The museum must also accept a $25,000 fund for maintaining the collection. The bequest includes paintings, tapestries, furniture, and other art objects.

2. Main Article (Top Left)

   • Title: Leaves New York Rooms to Museum at Harvard
   • Subtitle: Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's Will Provides $125,000 Fund for Reproduction in Cambridge
   • Content: This article details how the reproduction of Mrs. Naumburg’s rooms at Harvard's Fogg Museum must be exact, including the living room, dining room, and entrance hall. The will provides $100,000 for this purpose, with an additional $25,000 for maintenance. The collection features artworks from notable artists and is part of the estate of her late husband.

3. Boston Sunday Globe - March 16, 1930 (Middle Left)

   • Title: Treasures Go to Museum
   • Content: This piece explains that the art collection from Mrs. Naumburg, including valuable furniture and art, will be moved to the Fogg Museum. The rooms must be replicated precisely, down to the wall colors and ceiling height, to ensure the bequest's conditions are met.

4. Crimson - Various Dates (Middle)

   • Title: Name of Old Fogg Museum Changed to Robinson Annex
   • Content: The Fogg Museum is renaming its old building to the Robinson Annex. The article mentions that Harvard's art museum is now wholly converted into an architectural lecture and exhibition room.

5. Harvard Glumni Bulletin - March 20, 1930 (Bottom Right)

   • Title: Calendar
   • Content: The calendar lists various events at Harvard, including lectures and a costume dance. It also mentions a series of illustrated lectures on Irish art and culture.

6. Other Clippings (Bottom Left)

   • Title: $25,000 Permanent Fund
   • Content: This snippet highlights the establishment of a $25,000 fund for the maintenance of the Naumburg collection, ensuring the preservation and upkeep of the rooms and artworks.

The articles collectively focus on the significant bequest of Mrs. Naumburg's art collection to Harvard's Fogg Museum and the stringent conditions attached to it, along with some Harvard-related events and announcements.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings related to the transfer of Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's art collection to Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

1. Headline Article (Top Left):

   • Title: "LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD"
   • Subtitle: "Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's Will Provides $125,000 Fund For Reproduction in Cambridge"
   • Details:
     • Mrs. Naumburg's will leaves her art objects to the Fogg Museum at Harvard.
     • The will also provides $125,000 for the reproduction of the rooms at Harvard.
     • The rooms include a living room, dining room, and entrance hall with woodwork, wallpapers, and furnishings.
     • Mrs. Naumburg's husband, Aaron Naumburg, was a manufacturer and philanthropist.

2. Boston Globe (Top Right):

   • Title: "ART COLLECTION FOR FOGG MUSEUM"
   • Subtitle: "Exact Conditions in Will Mrs. Naumburg"
   • Details:
     • Mrs. Naumburg's will specifies that her art collection be moved to the Fogg Museum.
     • The collection includes paintings, tapestries, statuary, furniture, and other objects of art.
     • Harvard is to accept the collection under certain conditions, including maintaining the rooms as they were in her New York home.
     • The total value of the collection is estimated to be around $500,000.

3. Boston Sunday Globe (Bottom Left):

   • Title: "NAME OF OLD FOGG MUSEUM CHANGED TO ROBINSON ANNEX"
   • Details:
     • The Fogg Museum is renamed to Robinson Annex.
     • This name change is due to the architectural changes and new additions to the museum.
     • The new building includes the Old Fogg and the new Fogg Museum, with the entire building now being known as Robinson Hall.

4. Boston Post (Bottom Right):

   • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
   • Details:
     • The Fogg Art Museum is open free daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
     • The museum includes etchings by Rembrandt, paintings by artists such as Titian, and other notable pieces.

5. Harvard Alumni Bulletin Calendar (Bottom Right):

   • Details:
     • Lists various events and lectures scheduled at Harvard University for March 1930.
     • Events include a Hasty Pudding Club costume dance, chapel services, lectures on various topics, and a public showing of moving pictures.

The articles collectively highlight the significant donation by Mrs. Naumburg to Harvard, the renaming of the museum, and the ongoing activities and events at Harvard University during that time.

The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings and a calendar page from the 1930s. Here's a detailed summary:

1. Top Left Clipping (Boston Sunday Globe, March 16, 1930):

   • Headline: "LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD"
   • Main Article: This article discusses the bequest of Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg to Harvard University, detailing that she has left her art collection and living rooms to the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The will provides $125,000 for the reproduction of the rooms and $25,000 as a permanent fund for the museum. Mrs. Naumburg, a philanthropist, left her art collection, furniture, and other items to be housed in the museum building. The rooms will be moved and reproduced at Harvard, with the income from the fund to be used for maintenance.

2. Top Right Clipping (Boston Globe, March 18, 1930):

   • Headline: "ART COLLECTION FOR FOGG MUSEUM"
   • Main Article: This piece talks about the conditions of Mrs. Naumburg's will regarding her art collection. The collection includes paintings, tapestries, furniture, and other decorative items. The collection will be moved to Harvard University, with the income from the $25,000 fund to be used for maintaining the collection.

3. Middle Left Clipping (Boston Sunday Globe, March 16, 1930):

   • Headline: "TREASURES GO TO MUSEUM"
   • Main Article: This article elaborates on the bequest, stating that the rooms, including the living room, dining room, and entrance hall, will be moved to Harvard. The rooms will be used as living rooms and study spaces, with the funds to be used for the preservation and upkeep of the collection.

4. Middle Right Clipping (Crimson, March 19, 1930):

   • Headline: "NAME OF OLD FOGG MUSEUM CHANGED TO ROBINSON ANNEX"
   • Main Article: This clipping announces the renaming of the old Fogg Museum to Robinson Hall Annex. The change is made to reflect the building's role as an architectural school and exhibition space.

5. Bottom Center Clipping:

   • Headline: "The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge"
   • Main Article: This provides a brief description of the Fogg Art Museum and its new exhibits, including a note on the reproduction of Mrs. Naumburg's rooms.

6. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "Post March 23"
   • Main Article: This is a brief note on the conditions of the bequest and the museum's plan to reproduce and relocate the rooms.

7. Calendar Page (Harvard Glimpses Bulletin, March 20, 1930):

   • Calendar Events:
     • Friday, March 21: Hasty Pudding Club annual costume dance.
     • Sunday, March 23: Appleton Chapel service.
     • Monday, March 24: Lecture on cancer research and other events at Harvard Medical School.

The collage reflects the significant bequest of Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg to Harvard University and the subsequent plans to integrate her art collection and rooms into the Fogg Museum, along with some of the university's events during that time.

The image shows a collage of newspaper articles from the Boston Globe, dated March 1930, discussing the will of Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg, which provided funds and specific instructions for the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Article (Boston Globe):

   • Title: "Leaves New York Rooms to Museum at Harvard"
   • Content: The article explains that Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's will leaves a $125,000 fund for the reproduction of her rooms at Harvard. The rooms, which include a living room, dining room, and entrance hall, are to be preserved in their original condition and furnished as a collection. The funds will be used for transporting the rooms and setting up their contents. The will also directs that the living room and its furnishings be used as a study and museum space.

2. Top Right Article (Boston Globe):

   • Title: "Art Collection for Fogg Museum"
   • Content: This article details the provisions of Mrs. Naumburg’s will for the Fogg Museum. The collection includes paintings, tapestries, furniture, and other objects of art. It specifies that the rooms and their furnishings will be moved to Harvard, where they will be used for art study and exhibitions. The will stipulates that the collection is to be divided into three parts: one part to be kept in Cambridge, another at the Harvard Art Museums, and the third as an auditorium for visiting artists.

3. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Title: (Not fully legible, but mentions the Boston Sunday Globe and changes in museum names)
   • Content: The article discusses the renaming of the Old Fogg Museum to the Robinson Annex. The reason for the renaming is likely due to the construction of a new museum building.

4. Bottom Center (Harvard Glumni Bulletin):

   • Calendar Events:
     • March 21: Hasty Pudding Club annual costume dance.
     • March 23: Appleton Chapel service, Rev. Theodore G. Soares, preaching on religious education at the University of Chicago.
     • March 24: Lecture on "Cancer" by Henry Jackson, Jr., at Harvard Medical School.
     • March 25: Lecture on "The Crosses and Culture of Ireland" by A. Kingley Porter, William Dorr Boardman Professor at Harvard.

5. Bottom Right (Post Office):

   • Postmark: March 23, 1930

The articles collectively describe Mrs. Naumburg's significant contributions to the Fogg Museum, ensuring that her rooms and art collection would be preserved and utilized for educational and artistic purposes at Harvard.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to the donation and relocation of an art collection to Harvard University. The main article, titled "LEAVES NEW YORK ROOMS TO MUSEUM AT HARVARD," details how Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's will provides a $125,000 fund for the reproduction of her New York rooms at the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The will stipulates that the rooms be reconstructed as closely as possible to their original state, including the living room, dining room, and entrance hall, with all original objects and furnishings. The collection includes paintings, tapestries, statuary, and other decorative items, with the condition that the rooms be used for the study of art and architecture. An additional $25,000 is allocated for the construction of a suitable building to house these rooms. Another clipping, titled "ART COLLECTION FOR FOGG MUSEUM," provides additional details on the conditions of the will, including the transfer of the collection to the Cleveland Museum if Harvard does not meet the specified conditions. The clippings are from the Boston Globe, dated March 16, 1930, and March 17, 1930, and also mention the renaming of the Old Fogg Museum to the Robinson Annex.

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.

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.

The image shows a scrapbook or collage page with various newspaper clippings and notices related to the William Hayes Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, dated around March 1930. The clippings are mostly about Mrs. Nettie Goldsmith Naumburg's will, which provides funding and donations to the Fogg Museum, including the transfer of art collections, furniture, and rooms from her New York residence at 1 West 67th Street to the museum in Cambridge.

Key highlights from the clippings:

• Mrs. Naumburg's will leaves $125,000 to the Fogg Museum for the reproduction and upkeep of rooms from her New York home, including living, dining, and entrance halls.
• The collection includes paintings, tapestries, textiles, statuary, furniture, and other rare art objects.
• There is a $25,000 permanent fund for maintenance, with a total of $125,000 in bequests.
• The rooms are to be preserved with their original woodwork, windows, and ceiling height.
• Harvard University must accept the collection within six months of Mrs. Naumburg's death and move it within three years (she died March 6, 1930).
• The Old Fogg Museum name was changed to Robinson Annex to avoid ambiguity with the new arrangements.
• A calendar from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin lists lectures and events at Harvard in late March 1930.
• The Fogg Art Museum's hours and special exhibitions in late March are mentioned.

The clippings are marked with handwritten notes indicating publication sources and dates, such as the Boston Sunday Globe (March 16, 1930), Boston Globe (March 18, 1930), Crimson (March 19, 1930), and Harvard Alumni Bulletin (March 20, 1930).

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.