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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808681

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The image shows an open book or document with yellowed pages. The left page contains a segment text titled "Fogg," which is a continuation from page 1. It discusses the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and mentions a contract signed by Sackler, along with financial details related to the museum's capital fund. The text continues to describe plans for the library, mentioning a gift that increases the Fogg's capital fund and a plan to add a wing to the Fogg building. The right page contains a section titled "Sackler," which is also a continuation from page 1. This text provides information about Sackler, including his professional background, involvement in medical journals, and his education. The pages have a handwritten date "1-24-79" and a note that "R.O.B." wrote the text. The background appears to be a neutral color, possibly a gray surface. The left page has a vertical tab on the left margin with labeled sections from "A" to "H."

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This image shows a page from a document or album with a printed article pasted on it. The article is titled "Fogg" and appears to be a continuation from a previous page. It discusses a contract signed with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, mentioning the Fogg Museum's capital fund and various officials' statements about the museum's future plans. The article also touches on the challenges of adding a wing to the Fogg building due to its location and the need for an architect sensitive to urban design problems.

The article is divided into two columns and is written in a formal, journalistic style. There is a handwritten date "1-24-79" at the top right corner of the page. The article is signed "R.O.B." at the bottom right corner.

The page is part of a larger document or folder, as indicated by the visible tabs on the left side labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H. The background is a light-colored surface, possibly a table or desk.

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An open book is placed on a gray surface. The book has a black border and is opened to pages 24 and 25. The page on the left is numbered with the alphabet from A to H, while the page on the right has a page number of 24-25 and a heading that reads "Fogg" and "Sackler." The text is written in black font and appears to be a news article.

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The image shows a book opened to two pages, with a table of contents on the left and a newspaper clipping on the right. The table of contents lists various sections, including "Fogg," "Sackler," and "A," with corresponding page numbers. The newspaper clipping on the right is titled "Fogg" and discusses the Fogg Museum's new building and its connection to the Fine Arts Library. It mentions the Sackler family's donation and the museum's plans for expansion, including the addition of a new "Fine Arts" space. The clipping also touches on the museum's temporary closure for renovation and the potential impact on the library's operations.

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The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, with text printed on its pages. The visible content appears to be an article or news report discussing various topics, including:

  1. Fogg Art Museum: The article mentions the Fogg Art Museum in New York, detailing a significant donation or gift. It references the donor, Sackler, and discusses the implications for the museum's identity, administrators, and financial aspects. Specific figures are mentioned, such as a $142 million capital fund, which represents 50% of the museum's total construction costs. The article also touches on the museum's collection, including over one million works of art, and the challenges of integrating new buildings with existing structures.

  2. Sackler Family: The article includes a sidebar or inset text about the Sackler family, highlighting their contributions to the arts and medicine. It mentions Sackler's association with international news corporations, medical journals, and various professional organizations. The text also notes Sackler's background, including his education and career in psychiatry and psychoanalysis.

  3. Layout and Structure: The page is formatted with columns of text, typical of newspapers or magazines. There are visible page numbers ("April 2003") and section markers (e.g., "A," "B," "C," etc.) on the left margin, suggesting this is part of a larger publication. The text is dense and includes quotes from individuals, such as officials and administrators, providing context and commentary on the events discussed.

  4. Visual Elements: The image shows the book resting on a flat surface, with the pages clearly visible. The text is printed in black ink on a light-colored page, and the overall condition of the book appears to be well-preserved.

The content appears to be historical or archival, given the formal tone and the mention of specific dates and figures, suggesting it may be from a newspaper archive or a collection of historical documents.

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The image shows a page from an old book or scrapbook, with a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The page is yellowed and has a grid of lines on the left side, with some letters written in the top-left corner.

  • The clipping is from a newspaper and is titled "Fogg" in large letters at the top.
    • It discusses the construction of a new building for the museum, which will add a "little space" to the library.
    • The article mentions that the contract Sackler signed with the Fogg stipulated that the donor's identity would not be divulged by museum officials and Fogg administrators have kept a tight lid on the donor's name and the amount of the gift.
    • The gift raises the total of the Fogg's capital fund to $14.2 million, which represents 86 per cent of the money the museum will need for total construction costs.
    • The total figure includes an expected $5 million loan from the University, he added.
    • Freshberg said Burr Hall, which was built in the late 1950s, was "obsolete the minute the doors opened" and "more of a headache than an advantage" to the University.
    • "Nobody's going to miss it," he added.
    • Doeringer said the "Burr family seems to be quite sympathetic to what we are trying to do."
    • Doeringer said administration want "an architect who is sensitive to the very difficult urban design problem" of the particular location—which is surrounded by traditional brick and modern buildings—but one who is also concerned with the new "building's functional requirements."
    • Plans to add on a wing to the Fogg last year included the promise of 50 per cent more space for the 160,000-volume Fine Arts library.
    • The new building will add a "little space" to the library, Wolfgang M. Freitag, librarian of the Fine Arts library, said yesterday.
    • Freitag said although he is disappointed, the library is only a tenant in the Fogg and the museum has no obligation towards it.
    • We are accepting something for which the University can be grateful," he said, adding that long-planned expansions of lounge and reading areas in the library will not take place until further funds are collected.
    • Douglas W. Bryant, director of the University Library, said yesterday, "financial constrictions have simply forced the elimination" of planned library expansions.
    • Bryant said if more students continue to enroll in Fine Arts courses, the library's crowding situation will grow worse and the crowding may prevent expansion of the Fogg's collection of about one million slides and photographs.
    • Officials said offices for professors connected with Oriental Islamic and classical arts will be located in the new building, but the Fogg's Western European art collection and the museum directors' offices will remain in the old building.
    • Robert Healy, assistant city manager, said yesterday that if one of the theme houses were built before 1920, the Cambridge Historical Commission must approve their demolition.
    • Officials who could not say when the houses were built said there were no people living in the houses, and that commercial clients in one have leases which will expire before construction is scheduled to begin.
    • The other house was being used to house temporary office space for workers in 1237 Cambridge St., which has recently undergone renovation, they added.
    • Spokesmen from the planning office were unavailable for comment.
    • (continued from page 1) histamine, sex steroids and biochemotherapies in psychiatry.
    • Sackler acquired his fortune through a network of international news corporations. He is chairman of the board of Medical Press, Inc., publisher of seven international medical journals—and president of both the Physicians News Service, Inc. and the Medical Radio and Television Institute, Inc.
    • Sackler, who belongs to a variety of medical associations and has worked in several New York area hospitals, was the editor of the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Psychopathology from 1950 to 1967 and is co-author of "Great Physiodynamic Therapies."
    • He received his undergraduate degree in 1923 from New York University, where he graduated from medical school in 1937.

The image provides a glimpse into the history of the Fogg Art Museum and its relationship with the university and the community. It highlights the challenges faced by the museum in terms of space and funding, as well as the efforts made to address these issues. The article also mentions the involvement of various individuals and organizations in the museum's development, including the Burr family, the Fogg administration, and the Cambridge Historical Commission. Overall, the image offers a fascinating look at the past and present of the Fogg Art Museum, and the ways in which it has evolved over time.

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This image depicts a page from a book or scrapbook, featuring a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Museum of Art in New York. The clipping is titled "Fogg" and includes two articles, one discussing the museum's plans to add a new building and another about the Sackler family's donation to the museum.

The page has a yellowed appearance, suggesting that it may be an old or vintage item. The background of the page is a light beige color, with a darker beige border around the edges. There are also some faint lines and markings on the page, which appear to be from a ruler or other measuring tool.

Overall, the image suggests that the book or scrapbook is a collection of newspaper clippings and other documents related to the Fogg Museum of Art, and that it may have been compiled by someone who is interested in the history and development of the museum.

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The image depicts a black book with a yellowed page visible on the left side, featuring a vertical list of letters from A to H, each accompanied by a series of horizontal lines. The book is open to a page with two newspaper clippings pasted on it, titled "Fogg" and "Sackler", respectively.

The clipping on the left, "Fogg", appears to be a continuation of an article from a previous page, discussing the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and its plans for expansion. The text mentions a gift from a donor, the construction of a new building, and the potential for increased funding.

The clipping on the right, "Sackler", is also a continuation of an article from a previous page, focusing on the Sackler family's contributions to the field of medicine. The text highlights the family's philanthropic efforts, including their support for the construction of a new building at the university.

The date "1-24-79" is handwritten in pencil above the "Sackler" clipping, suggesting that the clippings were collected or archived on January 24, 1979. The overall appearance of the image suggests that the book is a scrapbook or archive of newspaper clippings related to art, history, or culture.

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The image presents a photograph of an open book, with the left page featuring a list of letters and the right page displaying a newspaper clipping.

Left Page:

  • The left page is yellowed and has a black cover on the left side.
  • A list of letters is printed vertically along the left edge, ranging from "A" to "H".
  • Each letter corresponds to a line, except for the top line, which contains the handwritten text "April 2003".

Right Page:

  • The right page is also yellowed and features a newspaper clipping titled "Fogg" and "Sackler".
  • The clipping appears to be from a newspaper or magazine, discussing the donation of a collection to Harvard University's Fine Arts Library.
  • The article mentions the donors, Fogg and Sackler, and provides details about the gift, including its value and the conditions of the donation.
  • Handwritten notes are visible on the clipping, including dates and numbers.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that the photo was taken in a studio or against a neutral backdrop.

Overall, the image appears to be a photograph of a book or scrapbook page, possibly created for archival or research purposes. The newspaper clipping provides information about a significant donation to Harvard University's Fine Arts Library, while the handwritten notes and dated list on the left page suggest that the book may have been used to track or record information over time.

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The image shows a page from a book or document with two newspaper clippings glued onto it. The page is labeled "AP-24 360" on the top left corner and has letters A through H running vertically along the left edge, possibly indicating sections or pages.

Clippings Summary:

1. Fogg (continued from page 1)

This clipping discusses the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and a contract signed with the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. Key points include:

  • The contract involves the Fogg Art Museum providing a building site and $14.2 million for construction, with the Metropolitan Museum raising $10 million for a new building.
  • The Fogg's capital fund will be used for construction costs, with the remaining $5 million to be raised by the University.
  • The new building will be named the Burr Library, housing a collection of rare books and manuscripts.
  • The design by architects Sackler and Skidmore will blend traditional and modern elements.
  • The library will include a "fireproof stack space" and a "Fine Arts Library."
  • Officials express concerns about the demolition of historic houses and the need for temporary office space.

2. Sackler (continued from page 1)

This clipping provides information about Douglas W. Bryant, the director of the Fogg Art Museum:

  • Bryant discusses the museum's financial constraints and the need for a new building.
  • The Fogg's collection includes about one million objects.
  • Bryant's career includes roles at various institutions and associations, such as the International Medical News Service and the Medical Radio and Television Institute.
  • He has worked in psychiatry and psychopharmacology, editing journals and serving on boards.
  • Bryant graduated from New York University and has a background in medical school.

The clippings are dated 1-24-79, indicating they are from January 24, 1979.