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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Museum's plans to build a new wing in 1932. The main article, headlined 'Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection,' announces the construction of a new wing to accommodate the Naumburg collection, which includes paintings, drawings, and other works of art. The wing, costing $125,000, will be located at the southwest corner of the building on Prescott Street and will feature a living room similar to the Farnsworth Room. The article mentions key figures like Dr. A. W. Forbes and Professor P. J. Sachs, and highlights the need for additional space for the museum's growing collections and research purposes. Other clippings provide additional details, such as the museum's open hours, upcoming events, and the inclusion of the Hervey E. Wetzel Memorial Exhibition of Chinese art. Overall, the articles emphasize the significance of the expansion for both the museum's operations and the art community.

The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and articles related to the Fogg Art Museum and its expansions or additions.

1. New Museum Wing (Released Nov. 20)

   • The Fogg Museum is set to build an addition in 1932 to house the Naumburg Art Collection.
   • The new wing will provide a living room of art similar to the Farnsworth Room.
   • A $125,000 bequest was made for the installation and maintenance of this wing.

2. Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection (Cambridge, Nov. 21)

   • This section mentions the Fogg Art Museum's plans to construct a new wing to accommodate the Naumburg collection.
   • The new wing will have several rooms for display purposes, increased library facilities, and a dedicated space for research and special events.
   • The Naumburg collection, consisting of paintings and works of art, was bequeathed to the museum for its installation and maintenance.

3. Fogg Museum at Harvard Will Build Wing in 1932 (Heald Tribune, Nov. 22)

   • Another article details the museum's plans to build a new wing to house the Naumburg Art Collection.
   • The wing will be on the south side of the existing building, extending the museum's facilities.
   • The Naumburg collection, valued at $125,000, is to be housed in a specially designated room.

4. Boston Post (Nov. 29)

   • This article describes the opening of the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting various exhibits and the significance of the Naumburg collection.
   • The museum features a range of art from different periods and styles, including works by artists like Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and others.

5. Transcript (Nov. 21, Advanced)

   • A brief note on upcoming events related to the museum, focusing on the opening and details of exhibits.

The clippings together illustrate the museum's expansion plans, the importance of the Naumburg collection, and the financial support received for the project. The detailed plans included living facilities for the museum's staff and a specific room for the Naumburg Art Collection, emphasizing the museum's commitment to preserving and showcasing significant artworks.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and a transcript from 1931, detailing the plans for the expansion of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Clipping (Crimson, Nov. 21, 1931):

   • Headline: "Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection"
   • Details: The Fogg Art Museum plans to build a new wing in 1932 to accommodate the Naumburg Art Collection. The addition will be funded by a $125,000 bequest from the Naumburg bequest of 1930, which includes a collection of paintings and artworks. The new wing will provide living room-like spaces for the collection and will extend the museum's space to Prescott Street. The new addition will be designed to be a quiet, restful place for students.

2. Top Center Clipping (Transcript, Nov. 21, 1931):

   • Headline: "Shades of Coming Events"
   • Details: This is a transcript of a radio broadcast discussing the plans for the museum's new wing and the Naumburg Art Collection. It mentions the detailed planning and the significant role the new wing will play in housing the collection.

3. Top Right Clipping (Harvard Gazette, Nov. 22, 1931):

   • Headline: "Fogg Museum at Harvard Will Build Wing in 1932"
   • Details: This clipping reiterates the plans for the museum's new wing to house the Naumburg Art Collection. It mentions the bequest details and the plans to create a special room for the collection.

4. Middle Left Clipping (Monitor, Nov. 21, 1931):

   • Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM TO BUILD NEW WING"
   • Details: This brief article confirms the construction plans for a new wing at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the quiet, restful space it will provide for students.

5. Middle Center Clipping (Shadows of Coming Events, Nov. 21, 1931):

   • Headline: "A Collector's Drawings"
   • Details: This segment discusses the art and cultural events planned for the museum, including exhibitions and concerts, and mentions the new wing's significance.

6. Middle Right Clipping (Boston Post, Nov. 29, 1931):

   • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum University"
   • Details: The article mentions the upcoming exhibitions and the museum's policy of supporting lectures. It highlights the Naumburg Art Collection and the plans for the new wing, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of the collection.

7. Bottom Clipping (Monitor, Nov. 21, 1931):

   • Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM TO BUILD NEW WING"
   • Details: This is a short note summarizing the plans to build a new wing at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the collage provides a comprehensive overview of the museum's expansion plans, the funding details, and the cultural significance of the new wing and the Naumburg Art Collection.

The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from November 1931, announcing the plans for an addition to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary:

1. Headline and Main Article (Top Left)

   • Headline: "Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection"
   • Subheadline: "New Wing Will Provide Living Room of Art Similar to the Farnsworth Room"
   • Date: November 21, 1931
   • Content: The article announces that the Fogg Art Museum will build a new wing in 1932 to accommodate the Naumburg art collection. The wing will cost $125,000, funded by a gift of paintings from the Naumburg collection. The new wing will house the Naumburg collection and will be similar to the Farnsworth Room, offering a quiet and restful place for students to study and discuss art. The addition will be three or four stories high and will provide more space for displays, library facilities, and research.

2. Smaller Article (Top Right)

   • Headline: "Fogg Museum at Harvard Will Build Wing in 1932"
   • Subheadline: "Naumburg Art Collection To Be Housed in Special Room"
   • Source: New York Herald Tribune, November 22, 1931
   • Content: This article reiterates the plans for the new wing, stating that it will house the Naumburg collection in a special room. The extension will be built on the southwest corner of the museum, extending from Prescott Street.

3. Article Excerpt (Center)

   • Headline: "Shades of Coming Events"
   • Subheadline: "A Collector's Drawings"
   • Content: This section discusses the Fogg Art Museum's upcoming exhibition of drawings by various artists, including works by Rodin, Mantegna, and others. It mentions the opening of the new wing and the new exhibits that will be housed there.

4. Article (Bottom Right)

   • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum University"
   • Source: Boston Post, November 29, 1931
   • Content: This article describes the Fogg Art Museum's new policy of sponsoring lectures, concerts, and other cultural events. It highlights the opening of the new wing and the new exhibition of prints and drawings, which will be on display until December 12, 1931.

5. Article (Bottom Left)

   • Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM TO BUILD NEW WING"
   • Source: Monitor, November 21, 1931
   • Content: This article provides a brief summary of the plans for the new wing, emphasizing the museum's expansion and the addition of new facilities.

Overall, the collage of newspaper clippings provides comprehensive coverage of the plans to expand the Fogg Art Museum with a new wing to house the Naumburg art collection, highlighting the significance of the project and the cultural events planned for the new facilities.

The image contains several newspaper clippings from November 1931, detailing plans for a new wing to be built at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

Main Article: "Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection"

• Published in the Crimson on November 21, 1931
• The Fogg Art Museum plans to build an addition in 1932 to house the Naumburg art collection.
• Funding and Purpose:
  • The new wing will be funded by a $125,000 bequest, along with paintings and other artworks from the Naumburg collection of 1930.
  • This addition aims to provide space for recent acquisitions and future needs.
• Design and Features:
  • The new wing will be three to four stories high and extend from the present southwest corner.
  • It will contain several new rooms for displaying art, increased library facilities, and space for research and special work.
  • A "Quiet Restful Place" will be provided for students to read and discuss art.
  • The Naumburg room will house the collection in a specially designed area similar to the Farnsworth Room in Widener Library.
• Coordination and Planning:
  • The design and planning involve several architects, including Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, Abbott, and the directors of the museum.

Additional Clippings:

From the Boston Herald, November 22, 1931:

• Title: "Fogg Museum at Harvard Will Build Wing in 1932"
• The new wing will house the Naumburg collection, with an estimated cost of $125,000.
• The addition will extend the present building to provide new display areas and library space.

From the Transcript, November 20 (advance):

• Title: "Shadows of Coming Events"
• Mentions the Naumburg collection and the upcoming construction.

From the Boston Post, November 29:

• Title: "Fogg Museum's New Wing"
• Highlights the $125,000 bequest for the new wing's construction and maintenance.

From the Christian Science Monitor, November 21, 1931:

• Title: "Fogg Art Museum to Build New Wing"
• The article mentions the new wing's purpose to house the Naumburg collection and provide additional space for new acquisitions.

Events and Exhibitions:

• The Fogg Art Museum is hosting an exhibition featuring personal collections of drawings by various artists.
• The exhibition includes works by notable artists such as Rembrandt, Dürer, and Michelangelo.
• The museum will remain open on Sundays during specific hours for special exhibitions.

Overall, the clippings emphasize the significant expansion of the Fogg Museum to accommodate the Naumburg collection and enhance its facilities for research, display, and education.

The image is a compilation of newspaper clippings and a press release related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The primary focus of the clippings is the announcement of a new wing to be built in 1932 to house the Naumburg Art Collection. Here are the key points from the clippings:

1. Press Release (Crimson - Nov. 21):

   • The Fogg Museum will build an addition in 1932 to house the Naumburg Art Collection.
   • The new wing will provide a living room of art similar to the Farnsworth Room.
   • A $125,000 bequest has been granted for the project, funded by a gift of paintings to provide for housing.
   • The addition will extend to Prescott Street and will contain several new rooms for display purposes and increased library space.
   • The Naumburg bequest of 1930 included a rare collection of paintings and other works of art, with the stipulation that the collection be housed in a separate room.
   • The new wing will be called the "Naumburg Room" and will be a quiet, restful place for students to read and discuss art.

2. Newspaper Clippings:

   • A. H. Harold Tribune (Nov. 22): Announces the Fogg Museum's plan to build a wing in 1932 to house the Naumburg Art Collection. The collection includes paintings, drawings, and sculptures from various artists.
   • Transcript (Nov. 22): Mentions the upcoming events at the Fogg Art Museum, including an exhibition of drawings by Dan Fellows Platt.
   • Boston Post (Nov. 29): Highlights the Fogg Art Museum's free admission policy and upcoming exhibitions, including the Dan Fellows Platt collection.
   • Monitor (Nov. 21, 1931): Briefly mentions the Fogg Art Museum's plan to build a new wing.
   • Additional Clippings: Provide more details about the museum's activities, including a feature on the Germanic Museum's policy of open membership and a concert series.

Overall, the image captures the historical announcement and various news coverage of the Fogg Museum's expansion plans to accommodate the Naumburg Art Collection.

This image depicts a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings related to the announcement that Harvard University's Fogg Museum will build an addition in 1932 to house the Naumburg Art Collection. The clippings are from various newspapers dated around late November 1931, and they discuss funding, plans for the new wing, and the specifics of the art collection to be housed.

• The headline from one clipping reads, "Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection" and details the plans for the new wing, emphasizing the $125,000 request and describing the new space as similar to the Farnsworth Room.
• Another clipping from the N.Y. Herald Tribune titled, "Fogg Museum at Harvard Will Build Wing in 1932" discusses the acquisition of the Naumburg collection, highlighting the significance and value of the art.
• Additional clippings from different publications such as the Transcript and Boston Post announce related events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.
• Handwritten notes at the top of the scrapbook page indicate the release dates of the articles and the names of the newspapers: Crimson (Nov. 21), N.Y. Herald Tribune (Nov. 22), and Monitor (Nov. 21).

Overall, the page is a collection of media coverage concerning the expansion and enhancement of the Fogg Museum's facilities and art collection.

The image shows a page of collected newspaper clippings from various sources and dates, concerning the Fogg Museum and its plans for an addition to house a collection of art. The main headlines read "Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection" and other variations on this announcement. One of the clippings is from the "Crimson", dated November 21, another from the "NY Herald Tribune", dated November 22, and another from the "Boston Post", dated November 29, all presumably from the same year, which appears to be 1931 based on the date given on the "Monitor" section at the bottom left.

The texts mention a $125,000 bequest, granted with a gift of paintings and to provide for housing the new wing in extension to the present Fogg Art Museum structures. The articles report that the new wing will showcase works of art similar to those found in the Farnsworth Room, and that there will be new facilities and space for art exhibits and research.

There seems to be details provided on the benefits of the addition and the value it will add to the museum infrastructure, as well as discussing coming events and shadows of events listed in specific sections of the page.

The page looks like part of an archival or research collection, with varied typographic styles reflecting the different newspapers from which the clippings were taken. On the right side of the image, there's a handwritten annotation indicating the release dates of the newspaper articles.

The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and its plans for a new wing addition in 1932. The clippings are from various dates in November 1931 and come from sources such as the New York Herald Tribune, Boston Post, and the Monitor.

Key information from the clippings includes:

• The museum will build an addition to house the Naumburg Art Collection.
• The new wing will extend the museum from the present southwest corner of the building to Prescott Street.
• The addition will be three or possibly four stories high.
• The bequest of $125,000 was granted to provide for housing new acquisitions.
• The new wing will contain several new rooms for study and offer increased library facilities, corresponding to the Farnsworth Room in Widener Library.
• There is mention of an exhibition featuring art from the collection of Dan Fellows Platt, with dates from November 23 to December 12.
• There are references to exhibitions of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art, as well as European prints and engravings.
• Additional notes discuss lectures, concerts, and the museum's policy on sponsoring events of general interest.

Handwritten annotations are present on the page, noting dates and sources of some clippings as well as indicating this page is about the "New Museum Wing." Some clippings are partially typed or clipped with cut edges, suggesting this is a collection of contemporary news about the museum's expansion and related cultural events.

The image is a scanned document or newspaper clipping titled "Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection" from the Monitor dated November 21, 1931. It is a news article discussing plans for a new wing at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

1. Headline:

   • The main headline reads: "Fogg Museum Will Build Addition in 1932 to House Naumburg Art Collection."
   • A subheading states: "New Wing Will Provide Living Room of Art Similar to the Farnsworth Room."

2. Key Information:

   • Fundraising Goal: The article mentions a $125,000 bequest provided by Mr. Dan Fellows Platt to fund the construction of the new wing.
   • Purpose: The new wing is intended to house the Naumburg Art Collection, a significant collection of paintings and other artworks from the early 20th century.
   • Location: The wing will be built at the southwest corner of the present Fogg Art Museum, extending from Prestcott Street.
   • Design: The new wing will include:
     • Three halls for display.
     • Several new rooms for library facilities and special work.
     • A quiet restful place for students to read and discuss art, similar to the Farnsworth Room.
     • A “Quiet Restful Place” in the Widener Library will also be provided.

3. Naumburg Collection Details:

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