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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated September 16, 1980. The headline reads, "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean." The article, written by Nancy F. Bauer, reports that Dean Fox has appointed Martha G. Coburn as the new associate dean of the College. Coburn previously worked as an investment banker with the New England Merchant's National Bank.

Key points from the article include:

  • Coburn will focus on investigating House renovation possibilities and planning and monitoring College budgets.
  • She believes the administrative decision-making process in academia is more democratic than in the private sector.
  • Coburn was hired due to her high recommendations and reputation for working well with people.
  • Her financial strategies helped the Fogg Art Museum come out of debt.
  • She attributes her success to her academic background, which includes two years at the Business School.
  • Coburn left Harvard for the private sector to align with her MBA goals, and her work as a "venture capitalist" honed her financial and administrative skills.

The article also includes a photograph of Martha G. Coburn, credited to Sherry L. Lubbers. The clipping is labeled with the source "New England Newscip" and the document number "D. 15,000."

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The image is a yellowed newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated September 16, 1980. The headline reads "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean." The article, written by Nancy F. Bauer, announces that Dean Fox has appointed Martha G. Coburn, a former investor with the New England Merchant's National Bank, as the new associate dean of the College, replacing Ann B. Spence who left in May.

The article includes a photograph of Martha G. Coburn, who is described as having an extensive background in finance and administration. Coburn is quoted, expressing her enthusiasm for the role and her belief in a more democratic administrative process. The article also includes positive remarks about Coburn from Gabriella Jeppson, assistant director of the Fogg's business office, who praises Coburn's administrative skills and her ability to work well with people.

The clipping is labeled with "New England Newsclip" and appears to be part of a collection, as indicated by the stamp. The article continues on page 6, as noted at the bottom of the page.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated September 16, 1980. The headline reads "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean."

Here are the details from the article:

  • Dean Fox has appointed Martha G. Coburn, a former investment banker at the New England Merchant's National Bank, as the new associate dean of the College. This position was previously vacant after Ann B. Spence left the university in May.

  • Martha G. Coburn's appointment is highlighted for her experience and skills in administration and finance.

  • Martha Coburn mentioned in the article that she will focus on investigating renovation possibilities for the College's facilities and will be involved in budget planning and monitoring.

  • She is noted for her administrative decision-making skills and her belief that the process will be more democratic in academia compared to the private sector.

  • Coburn previously worked as a business officer at the Fogg Art Museum until 1979. She is praised for her financial strategies that brought the museum out of debt several years prior.

  • Her academic background includes two years at the Business School, and she left Harvard to pursue a career in the private sector due to her MBA.

  • The article also mentions that her work as a "venture capitalist" for New England Merchant’s sharpened her financial and administrative skills.

The clipping includes a small photograph of Martha G. Coburn and is attributed to Sherry L. Lubbers.

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The image is a clipping from a newspaper, specifically the Harvard Crimson from Cambridge, MA, dated September 16, 1980. The headline reads "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean."

The article, written by Nancy F. Bauer, details the appointment of Martha G. Coburn, a former investor with the New England Merchant's National Bank, as the new Associate Dean of the College. This position was left vacant when Ann B. Spence left the University in May.

Key points from the article include:

  • Coburn's background and experience in the investment banking sector.
  • Her previous role as a business officer at the Fogg Art Museum until 1979.
  • Her academic background, which included two years at the Harvard Business School.
  • Coburn's decision to leave Harvard for the private sector, driven by her desire to utilize her MBA in venture capitalism.
  • Her responsibilities as the new Associate Dean will include investigating house renovation possibilities and planning and monitoring college budgets.
  • Coburn's belief that her administrative decision-making process will be more democratic in academia compared to the private sector.
  • Praise from Gabriela Jeppson, assistant director of the Fogg's business office, highlighting Coburn's administrative skills and ability to work well with people.
  • Coburn's financial strategies at the Fogg Museum were successful in bringing the institution out of debt several years prior.

The article also mentions that Coburn was hired for her high recommendations and reputation for working well with people.

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The image is a news clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated September 16, 1980. The headline reads "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean."

The article is written by Nancy F. Bauer and announces the appointment of Martha G. Coburn, a former investor with the New England Merchant's National Bank, as the new associate dean of the College. This position was previously held by Ann B. Spence, who left the University in May.

In the article, Coburn mentions that her duties will include investigating House renovation possibilities and planning and monitoring College budgets. She expresses her belief that the administrative decision-making process in academia is more democratic than in the private sector.

Dean Fox hired Coburn because of her strong recommendations and reputation for working well with people. Previously, Coburn worked as a business officer at the Fogg Art Museum until 1979. Gabriella Jeppson, the assistant director of the Fogg’s business office, praised Coburn’s administrative skills and her ability to work with people.

Coburn attributes her success at the Fogg Museum to her academic background, which included two years at the Business School. She left Harvard for the private sector, believing it was the right fit for her MBA skills. She worked as a "venture capitalist" for New England Merchant’s, which helped sharpen her financial and administrative skills.

The article includes a photograph of Martha G. Coburn. The news clipping is slightly aged and has a few creases and marks, indicating it has been preserved for some time.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated September 16, 1990. The headline reads "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean."

The article, written by Nancy F. Bauer, announces that Dean Fox has appointed Martha G. Coburn to the position of Associate Dean of the College. This position had been vacant since Ann B. Spence left in May.

Martha G. Coburn is a former investor with the New England Merchants' National Bank. She expressed enthusiasm for her new role, emphasizing her belief that the administrative decision-making process in academia is more democratic compared to the private sector. Coburn started her duties immediately and mentioned that her responsibilities would include concentrating on renovations to the Investigator's House and managing College budgets.

Coburn previously worked as a business officer in the Fogg Art Museum until 1979. Her hiring was praised by Gabriella Jeppson, the assistant director of the Fogg's business office, who noted Coburn's strong administrative skills and her ability to work well with people.

Coburn attributed her success at the Fogg Museum to her academic background, which included two years at the Business School. She also mentioned that her work in venture capitalism at New England Merchant’s helped refine her financial and administrative skills.

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The image appears to be a photograph or a scan of a newspaper clipping. The top part of the clipping shows a header with the text "HARVARD CRIMSON CAMBRIDGE, MA." and a stamp indicating a circulation of "D. 15,000." Below this, there is a date stamp reading "SEP 16 1980" and a label indicating "New England Newsclip."

The article's headline reads, "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean," followed by the byline "By NANCY F. BAUER." The article reports that someone named Dean Fox has appointed Martha G. Coburn, a former investor with New England Merchant's National Bank, as associate dean of a college. It mentions that the position became vacant when Ann B. Spence left the university last May.

The article includes quotes from Coburn about her new role and also includes information about her background, her previous success with financial strategies, and comments from Gabriella Jeppson, an assistant director at a certain institution's business office, endorsing Coburn's administrative skills.

The bottom right corner indicates that the full article continues on page 6. Beneath the text, in the lower part of the clipping, the caption "MARTHA G. COBURN" is present, presumably referring to the accompanying image.

A credit or attribution at the bottom left identifies the origin of part of the image as "Crimson/Sherry L. Lubbers."

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The image is a clipped newspaper article dated September 16, 1980, from the Harvard Crimson in Cambridge, MA. The headline reads, "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean," authored by Nancy F. Bauer.

The article announces that Dean Fox has appointed Martha G. Coburn, a former investor with the New England Merchant’s National Bank, as the associate dean of the College, a position vacant since Ann B. Spence left the university in May of the same year.

Martha G. Coburn is described as focusing on investigating House renovation possibilities and monitoring College budgets. Coburn is quoted expressing her appreciation for contact with people and her belief that academia’s decision-making process will be more democratic than in the private sector.

Fox hired Coburn from her position as a business officer at the Fogg Art Museum until 1979 because of her high recommendations and reputation for working well with people. Her financial strategies helped the Fogg Museum recover from debt several years prior.

The article also mentions Gabriella Jeppson, assistant director of the Fogg’s business office, praising Coburn as a great administrator and personable. Coburn attributes her success at the Fogg Museum to her academic background, including two years at the Business School and her decision to leave Harvard for the private sector to pursue her MBA. Her experience as a venture capitalist at New England Merchant’s National Bank enhanced her financial and administrative skills.

The article is continued on page 6. There is a black-and-white photograph of Martha G. Coburn included, showing her sitting at a desk with papers in front of her. Her face is obscured in the image provided. The photo credit is given to "Crimson/Sherry L. Lubbers."

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip, dated September 16, 1980. The clipping features an article titled "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean." The article discusses the appointment of Martha G. Coburn as the new Associate Dean of Harvard University. Coburn, a former investor with the New England Merchant's National Bank, is described as having a strong background in finance and administration, with experience at the Fogg Art Museum and as a venture capitalist. The article highlights her qualifications and the potential benefits she brings to the university, including her ability to investigate House renovation possibilities and manage college budgets. The clipping also includes a photograph of Martha G. Coburn, smiling and looking directly at the camera.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated September 16, 1980, with the headline "Fox Names Investment Banker To Be New Associate Dean." The article, authored by Nancy F. Bauer, announces the appointment of Martha G. Coburn as the new associate dean of the College at Harvard.

Key Details:

  1. Headline and Context:

    • The headline emphasizes that Martha G. Coburn, a former investor with New England Merchant's National Bank, has been appointed to the position.
    • The role was left vacant when Ann B. Spence departed the University in May.
  2. Portrait:

    • A black-and-white photograph of Martha G. Coburn is prominently displayed. She is dressed in professional attire, suggesting her role as a business professional and academic leader.
    • The photograph is credited to "Crimson/Sherry L. Lubbers."
  3. Article Content:

    • Background on Coburn:
      • Coburn is described as an investment banker who previously worked at New England Merchant's National Bank.
      • She is noted for her experience in administrative decision-making, which she believes will be more democratic in academia compared to the private sector.
      • She has a strong reputation for working well with people, as highlighted by her tenure at the Fogg Art Museum, where she served as a business officer until 1979.
    • Reasons for Her Appointment:
      • Coburn was chosen due to her high recommendations and her ability to manage people effectively.
      • Her academic background, including two years at the Business School, is credited with contributing to her success.
      • Her work at New England Merchant's is said to have sharpened her financial and administrative skills.
    • Her Role and Responsibilities:
      • Coburn’s duties will include investigating house renovation possibilities, planning, and monitoring College budgets.
      • She expressed her enjoyment of interacting with people and her belief in the democratic nature of academic decision-making.
  4. Additional Context:

    • The article mentions that Coburn’s financial strategies helped the Fogg Museum avoid debt several years prior.
    • Her departure from the private sector to academia is framed as a decision aligned with her belief in the value of an M.B.A. in the academic environment.
  5. Visual Layout:

    • The article is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with a clear headline, subheading, and byline.
    • The text is organized into paragraphs, providing a detailed account of Coburn’s qualifications and the rationale behind her appointment.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a significant moment in Harvard’s administrative history, highlighting the appointment of a seasoned professional with a strong background in both business and academia. The inclusion of Coburn’s portrait adds a personal touch, emphasizing her role and the confidence placed in her leadership. The article provides a comprehensive overview of her qualifications, experiences, and the expectations for her new role as associate dean.