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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping dated August 1, 1980, from the "New England Newsclippings" section. The heading of the article is "Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition," and it discusses plans to renovate Norton Lecture Hall in the Fogg Art Museum to house the Fine Arts Library's collections. The article mentions that the renovation will add 6,000 square feet of storage and work space to the Fine Arts Library. It also notes that the renovation will include space for the Rubell Asiatic Library, which is scheduled to begin construction in the same wing of the Fogg. The article further details that the renovations were originally funded by a $5 million gift from Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, but the plans may have fallen short of the library's expansion goal of 23,000 square feet. The article also quotes Suzannah J. Doeringer, who is the assistant director of the Fogg, expressing concern about the library's expansion. The newspaper is from Harvard Crimson, as indicated by the stamp at the top left of the clipping.

This image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson," dated August 1, 1980. The article is titled "Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition" and discusses plans for the renovation of the Norton Lecture Hall in the Fogg Art Museum. The hall will be converted into a center to house the Fine Arts Library's collection of more than one million photographs, slides, and other visual materials. The article mentions that construction will begin in 1983 and will add about 9,000 square feet of stack and work space to the library.

The article also discusses the disappointment of Fine Arts library officials with the new wing funded by a $5 million gift from Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, as it did not contain enough space for library expansion. It mentions earlier plans for the conversion of the Allston Burr Lecture Hall into library space, which were abandoned in favor of the new wing.

The article is written by David Frankel and includes several paragraphs of text, with a note at the bottom indicating that the article continues on page 6. There are also some handwritten markings and annotations on the clipping.

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated August 1, 1980. The clipping is mounted or taped to a plain, neutral-gray background.

Key Visual Elements:

• Newspaper Header: At the top left, the masthead reads “HARVARD CRIMSON CAMBRIDGE, MA.” with a stylized graphic logo. Below it, the date “AUG 1 1980” is stamped or handwritten in capital letters. To the right, there’s a handwritten note: “New England Newsclip.”

• Main Headline: Boldly displayed in a large serif font:

  Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition

• Subheadline:

  Renovated Lecture Hall to House Visual Collections

• Byline: The article is authored by David Frankel.

Article Summary (Based on Visible Text):

The article reports on Harvard University’s plan to convert Norton Lecture Hall in the Fogg Art Museum — historically home to the Fine Arts T3 course, “Introduction to the History of Art” — into a center for the Fine Arts Library’s visual collections, which include more than one million photographs, slides, and other visual materials.

Key points from the article:

• Construction Timeline: Work will begin in 1983. The renovation will divide Norton Hall into two levels, adding 6,000 square feet of stack and work space.
• Combined Space: This will be joined with space for the Rudell Asiatic Library in the new wing of the Fogg Museum (funded by a $5 million gift from Dr. Arthur M. Sackler), for a total addition of about 9,000 square feet.
• Reason for Change: The original “new wing” plans were deemed insufficient for library expansion needs. Earlier plans to convert the Allston Burr Lecture Hall were abandoned in favor of the current proposal.
• Funding and Donor: The project is funded by a donation from Susan Morse Hilles, whose gift stipulated that the University not disclose the amount. The Hilles Library at Radcliffe Quadrangle is named in her honor and that of her late husband.
• Expansion Shortfall: The project adds 14,000 square feet less than the library’s original expansion goal of 23,000 square feet.
• Quotes: Assistant Director Suzannah J. Doeringer acknowledges the expansion “comes off least well in the expansion” and states that to adequately provide for the library’s future, “one would have to do more building,” but adds that “we are not authorized to do more fundraising.”
• End Note: The article concludes with “(continued on page 6).”

Physical Condition & Layout:

• The clipping appears aged, with slightly yellowed paper and typical newsprint texture.
• The printed text is in tight columns with standard newspaper typography.
• There are handwritten annotations: a curved bracket at the top right, and another bracket on the left margin enclosing a paragraph about Hilles’ donation.
• A small hole punch mark is visible on the left edge of the clipping.
• The clipping seems slightly curled or unevenly mounted.

Contextual Note:

This article documents a significant transformation in Harvard’s art and library infrastructure, reflecting late 20th-century trends in academic library expansion and the integration of visual resources into scholarly research. The Fogg Art Museum, now part of the Harvard Art Museums, was undergoing major spatial reorganization to accommodate growing collections and academic needs.

This clipping serves as a historical record of institutional planning, philanthropy, and architectural change at Harvard University in 1980.

The image is a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition." The clipping is from August 1, 1980, and is written by David Frankel. The article discusses the University's plan to convert the Norton Lecture Hall in the Fogg Art Museum into a new Fine Arts Library. The renovation aims to provide additional space for the Fine Arts Library's growing collection of visual materials. The construction is scheduled to begin in 1983, and the new wing will add 6,000 square feet to the library. The plans for the new building were originally released, but they were disappointed that the new wing, funded by a $5 million gift from millionaire oriental art collector Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, did not contain enough space for library expansion. Earlier plans called for the conversion of the Alison Burr Lecture Hall into library space, but they were abandoned in favor of the new wing, which will house the museum's collection of Oriental and Islamic Art, offices for Fine Arts professors, and workshops for painting restoration. Construction in the lecture hall, funded by a donation of undisclosed proportion from Susan Morse Hilles, will necessitate the "complete redesign of all existing spaces," said Wolfgang M. Freitag, Fine Arts librarian. The plans' original expansion goal of 14,000 square feet short of the library's final square footage of 23,000 feet "comes off least well in the expansion," said Suzanne J. Doerringer, assistant director of the Fogg. "To provide adequately for the long-term future of the library, one would have to do more building," Doerringer said. But, she added, "we are not authorized to do more fundraising." The Fogg is currently in the midst of a fundraising campaign.

The image is a page from a newspaper with a headline that reads "Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition." The article is about a donation to the Harvard Art Museums' Fine Arts Library. The donor, Susan Morse Hilles, has donated a significant amount of money to convert the Norton Lecture Hall into a new lecture hall and visual collections space for the Fine Arts Library. The article mentions that the new wing of the library will be named after the donor and her late husband, Radcliffe Quadrangle Hilles. The article also mentions that the library is currently in the midst of a fundraising campaign.

The image is a scanned newspaper article titled "Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition" from the Harvard Crimson, dated August 1, 1980. The article discusses plans to renovate the Norton Lecture Hall in the Fogg Art Museum to house the Fine Arts Library's visual collections. Here is a detailed description:

Headline and Subheading:

• The main headline is "Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition", indicating that the article focuses on a financial contribution to expand or renovate the Fogg Art Museum's library.
• The subheading, "Renovated Lecture Hall to House Visual Collections", clarifies that the Norton Lecture Hall will be repurposed to accommodate the Fine Arts Library's visual collections.

Byline and Author:

• The article is authored by David Frankel.

Content Overview:

1. Renovation Plans:

   • The University plans to convert the Norton Lecture Hall in the Fogg Art Museum—previously known as the "Introduction to the History of Art" lecture space—into a new home for the Fine Arts Library.
   • The renovated space will serve as a center for the Fine Arts Library's collection, which includes more than one million photographs, slides, and other visual materials.

2. Space Details:

   • The lecture hall will be divided into two levels, adding approximately 6,000 square feet of stack and work space to the Fine Arts Library.
   • This expansion is combined with space for the Rubell Asiatic Library in the new wing of the Fogg, which is scheduled to begin construction.

3. Funding and Donations:

   • The article mentions a $55 million gift from Arthur M. Sackler, an art collector, which funded the new wing of the Fogg. However, this donation did not contain enough space for library expansion.
   • The Alston Burr Lecture Hall was initially considered for conversion into library space but was abandoned in favor of the new wing, which will house the Oriental and Islamic Art Museum's collection, along with offices for Fine Arts professors and workshops for painting restoration.

4. Construction Timeline:

   • Construction will begin in 1983, but it was delayed by slowdowns in processing architect plans and the design process.
   • Earlier plans had called for the library expansion, but these were abandoned due to space constraints.

5. Size and Goals:

   • The new plans fall 14,000 square feet short of the library's original expansion goal of 23,000 square feet.
   • The library is described as "coming off well in the expansion", according to Suzannah J. Doeringer, assistant director of the Fogg.
   • Doeringer notes that while the library is currently in the midst of fundraising, they are not authorized to add more building space at this time.

6. Additional Context:

   • The article references a Hilles donation, which is speculated to be significant but whose exact size is undisclosed. The University has not revealed the size of the gift, which is linked to the Radcliffe Quadrangle's Hilles Library, named after Hilles and her late husband.

Visual Layout:

• The article is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with a clear headline, byline, and body text.
• The text is organized into paragraphs, with key details highlighted through subheadings and quotes.
• The article includes a footnote at the bottom indicating that the story continues on page 6.

Overall Theme:

The article emphasizes the expansion and modernization of the Fogg Art Museum's library facilities, highlighting the challenges of space constraints, funding, and architectural planning. It also underscores the importance of the Fine Arts Library's visual collections and the role of significant donations in supporting these efforts.

This image depicts a newspaper clipping covering the topic of a gift used to finance the renovation and expansion of the Fogg Library at Harvard University. Key points from the article include:

• A description of plans to renovate the Norton Lecture Hall at the Fogg Art Museum to house visual collections such as photographs, slides, and other materials associated with the Fine Arts Library.
• Mention of the construction schedule beginning in 1983, with plans to add new space and facilities for library functions.
• Reference to the increased stack and workspace for the Fine Arts Library, as well as the integration of a new space for the Rubell Asiatic Library.
• Details on funding that included a significant donation from an unnamed individual, while stressing that the library expansion goals aimed to increase usable space by 23,000 square feet but initially fell short.
• A brief comment about the planning challenges related to construction delays and slowing design processes.

The clipping suggests that there was an effort to address future library storage and organization needs through additional and reconfigured space.

This image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition" by David Frankel. It discusses plans to convert the Norton Lecture Hall in the Fogg Art Museum into the History of Art library, a center to house the Fine Arts collection, including photographs, slides, and other visual materials. The renovation will include moving the library to the Radcliffe Quadrangle and expanding the library space with additional square footage and construction scheduled to begin in 1983. The article mentions a $5 million gift from a donor named Susan Morse Hilles to fund part of the project and describes the challenges in space planning and fundraising for the expansion. The clipping is dated August 1, 1980, and has a Harvard University stamp indicating it was sourced from Harvard University News Office. The text is slightly faded and torn on the left edge. The article is continued on page 6, as noted at the bottom right.

This image shows a scanned article clipping, possibly from a newspaper or magazine. It has the following notable features:

1. The article is titled "Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition."
2. There's a date stamp on the top left corner indicating "AUG 1 1980."
3. The byline under the title mentions the author as "By DAVID FRANKEL."
4. The text mentions plans by "The University" to convert the Norton Lecture Hall into the "Fogg Art Museum–Long-term home of the Fine Arts 13, 'Introduction to the History of Art'—into a center to house the Fine Arts Library's collection of more than 60,000 photographs, slides, and other visual materials."
5. Additional information about a donation, construction details, and square footage is included.
6. The column on the right is cut off but talks about delays, construction plans, and other related matters.
7. The last visible bit of text indicates that the article continues on "page 6."

The paper the article is printed on looks somewhat aged, and the edges are not perfectly straight, giving the impression of a physical clipping preserved over time. Overall, the clipping discusses an expansion and renovation related to the Fogg Art Museum and associated library, marking a development in its history.

• The image is a grayscale reproduction of a newspaper clipping framed against a gray background.
• The main headline reads: “Gift to Finance Fogg Library Addition,” with a subhead: “Renovated Lecture Hall to House Visual Collections.”
• Byline shows the author as David Frankel. The article discusses plans to renovate the Norton Lecture Hall (in the Fogg Art Museum) to house the visual-arts collections, including photos, slides, and other visual materials.
• There is a small inset box with details about the gift or donors, and a narrow right-hand column with additional information about the expansion plans, costs, and timelines.
• A date stamp (appears to read Aug 1, 1980) and a Cambridge, MA mark are visible at the top left, suggesting it’s from a newspaper archive.
• The clipping has irregular torn edges and is mounted on a plain light-gray background.