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The image shows two newspaper clippings placed on a stack of papers. The top clipping is from a publication dated February 25, 1982, and is titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance." This article appears to discuss the Fogg Art Museum expansion project in Harvard, mentioning financial challenges and the efforts to secure additional funds. It includes a photograph of students at a lecture in the Fogg Museum.
The bottom clipping is from The New York Times and is titled "Harvard Won’t Expand Fogg." This article reports on Harvard University's decision to cancel the construction of an addition to the Fogg Art Museum, citing concerns over costs and operating deficits. It provides details on the project's financial situation and the reasons for its cancellation.
Both clippings are black and white, and the page edges of the clippings are slightly frayed, indicating they are from older newspapers or documents.
This image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, dated February 25, 1982, from "The Independent." The main article is titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance" and is written by Charles Fishman. The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum addition and the efforts to raise funds for its construction. It mentions that the university had initially canceled the project but is now considering proceeding if supporters can raise an additional $3 million.
The article includes a photograph of students at a lecture in the Fogg, with a caption that reads "Students at a lecture in the Fogg." The photograph shows a group of students sitting on the floor, looking at a piece of paper, with a statue in the background.
There is also a smaller article at the bottom of the page, titled "Harvard Won’t Expand Fogg," which is a special to The New York Times. This article discusses the decision by Harvard University to cancel a proposed expansion of the Fogg Museum due to financial concerns and criticism from museum directors.
The page appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the black binding visible on the right side of the image. There are also some notes and markings on the page, including the date "Fri. 5 Feb. 1982" and the initials "NYT."
The image shows a newspaper clipping from February 5, 1982, featuring an article titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance." The article discusses the efforts to raise funds for the Fogg Art Museum addition at Harvard University.
The main content includes several paragraphs of text detailing the financial challenges and the ongoing fundraising efforts. The article mentions that the university has received $3 million from the Fogg Visiting Committee and aims to raise an additional $3 million by March 15. It also highlights the university's decision to cancel the construction of the Fogg Addition due to financial constraints and operational costs.
There is a photograph in the middle of the page showing a group of people in a room, possibly a meeting or lecture related to the Fogg Art Museum. The people are engaged in conversation, and one person is standing near a statue, which could be a part of the museum's collection.
The clipping is placed on a gray surface, and the edges of the newspaper are visible, indicating that it is a physical clipping rather than a digital reproduction. The text is in black font on a white background, typical of newspaper print from that era.
The article also includes quotes from various individuals involved in the project, such as Derek Bok, the university's president, and other committee members. It discusses the university's financial situation, the necessity of the addition, and the community's response to the fundraising efforts.
Overall, the image captures a moment in the history of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the challenges and efforts involved in its expansion.
The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine with two articles about the Fogg Museum Addition at Harvard University. The articles discuss the controversy surrounding the proposed expansion of the Fogg Museum and the subsequent cancellation of the project.
The first article, titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance," reports on the decision by Harvard University President Derek Bok to cancel the construction of the Fogg Museum Addition due to rising costs and opposition from the university community. The article mentions that the university had raised $3 million towards the $3 million needed for the project, but the majority of the people were against the university's plan to sell art to create an endowment for the museum.
The second article, titled "Harvard Won't Expand Fogg," provides further details about the cancellation of the Fogg Museum Addition. It mentions that the university had confirmed the cancellation of construction in the morning and that the cost of the extension had risen to $21 million, more than twice the cost of a $11 million fund drive that had been planned to cover the project.
The articles also discuss the reasons behind the cancellation, including the university's financial difficulties, the opposition from the university community, and the concerns about the sale of art to fund the project. The image shows the articles with their respective headlines, subheadings, and accompanying text, along with a photograph of students at a lecture in the Fogg Museum.
The image shows an open newspaper or magazine page from February 25, 1982, featuring an article titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance" by Charles Fishman. The article discusses the efforts to fundraise for the expansion of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
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The image captures a moment in time when the Fogg Art Museum was facing significant financial challenges in its expansion plans. The photograph of people engaged in discussion underscores the collaborative and intellectual nature of the decision-making process, while the article provides detailed insights into the financial and strategic considerations at play. The layout and design reflect the journalistic style of the early 1980s.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated February 5, 1982, featuring an article titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance" by Charles Fishman. The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's addition, which has been delayed due to funding issues. The museum's officials and supporters are working to raise $3 million for the project, with a deadline of March 15. If successful, the construction will proceed with the corporation's recommendation.
The article also mentions that several committee members met with Bok to get clarification on what their mission would be, according to Pulitzer. It was at that meeting with the president and the Committee representatives agreed to the two-level, $6 million fund-raising effort. Committee members took the proposal into the general Visiting Committee meeting, which lasted "several hours," according to Ralph Colin, one of the most vocal critics of Bok's cancellation of the addition and a Committee member. "We had long discussions," said Colin. "But we were unanimous in our conviction to raise the additional funds."
The article also includes a quote from Joseph Pulitzer Jr., who said there was "no question" that the necessary money could be raised. Fine Arts Department Chairman Oleg Grabar said, "We will raise it. And I think it [the addition] will happen. The university can't back out now." Committee members were also apparently agreed that Bok would have to issue a statement of support-in-principle of the Fogg money necessary to proceed. Said Fine Arts Department Chairman Oleg Grabar, who attended the meeting, "It was important to get out of the university a strong commitment that the addition is a good thing, a necessary thing, and not just some little toy to play with." Bok spoke by telephone to members of the Bok first indicated publicly that he might go ahead with the addition if sufficient funds could be raised in an interview with the Independent published last week, three days before the Visiting Committee meeting. He maintained then that such a position did not represent a change of view point or a change of mind, but rather "the circumstances view leads to a different decision." The question left unanswered is why Bok and university officials didn't approach before canceling the project. There seem to be three interrelated reasons. First, university officials had already gone back to Fogg supporters in the early fall asking for additional contributions and there was a feeling that raising an additional $3 million from sources which had already pledged $16.5 wasn't likely, particularly on short notice. Secondly, everyone agrees that the university underestimated the strength of the negative reaction that would result from canceling the addition," said Pulitzer. "It was perfectly obvious that the response of the people concerned was so negative, that it was obvious that a very major constituency had been offended." Said Cunningham: "We all probably underestimated the degree of support from the majority of people who have already been enormously generous." Finally, when the university's plan to sell art to create an operating endowment was condemned and became untenable, it was mid-January and the university was up against a February 1 deadline. On February 1, bids for construction expired. University officials said thereafter, simply, that it was not time after the deaccessioning plan became untenable to raise the money necessary to proceed in other ways. So the bids were allowed to expire and Bok officially cancelled the addition. Now the project will have to be rebid. Officials are in the process of discussing with the company that was originally to build it, but whether the original construction cost of $37.8 million will increase and by how much is not yet clear. Assuming the necessary money is raised by March 15, however, Fogg officials said that groundbreaking for the addition could begin as early as this spring. Said Grabar, "Like one member of the Visiting Committee said to me, I will not really believe it until the first wedgehammer comes down on Burr Hall [the site of the proposed addition]." And said Colin, describing his speculation on the motives behind what he called Bok's "change of heart," "You can ask the president that. If the Corporation had said [back in January], 'We need this amount,' it wouldn't have been any problem. But, I think, you know, all's well that ends well."
The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Independent, dated February 25, 1982, featuring an article titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance" by Charles Fishman. The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's addition and fundraising efforts.
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The article provides an update on the Fogg Art Museum's addition project, which was initially met with opposition from some members of the Harvard community. However, after a meeting with the museum's director, Seymour Slive, the committee members agreed to support the project. The article highlights the challenges faced by the museum in securing funding for the addition and the efforts made to address these concerns.
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The article provides an update on the Fogg Art Museum's addition project and highlights the efforts made to address the challenges faced by the museum. Despite initial opposition, the committee members ultimately agreed to support the project, demonstrating the importance of collaboration and communication in achieving a shared goal.
The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping from February 25, 1982, titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance." The article is about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and its plans to expand.
Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history of the Fogg Art Museum and the controversy surrounding its expansion plans in the early 1980s.
The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a book or binder, featuring two newspaper articles about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The top article, titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance," is dated February 25, 1982, and discusses the potential for a new addition to the museum. The article includes a black-and-white photograph of students in a lecture setting.
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The image showcases two newspaper articles related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The top article, dated February 25, 1982, explores the possibility of a new addition to the museum, while the bottom article, dated February 4, 1982, reports on the university's decision not to expand the museum. The image provides a glimpse into the history of the Fogg Art Museum and its development over time.
The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Independent dated February 25, 1982. The main article is titled "Fogg Addition Gets A Second Chance" and is written by Charlie Fishman. It discusses the Fogg Art Museum addition project at Harvard University, which was previously canceled but has now been given a new lease on life.
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Funding and Support: The Fogg Art Museum addition has received a new pledge of $1.5 million from Charles C. Cunningham, Jr., which could potentially raise $3 million for the project. This funding is crucial for the next three years of the project.
Visiting Committee: The Fogg Visiting Committee, chaired by Charles C. Cunningham, Jr., supports the addition and has pledged $3.5 million of the $7 million needed. The committee believes the addition will enhance the museum's ability to display its collections and attract visitors.
University's Stance: University officials, including President Derek Bok and Fine Arts Department Chairman Oleg Grabar, are supportive of the addition but have concerns about the financial feasibility and the need for additional funding.
Previous Cancellation: The project was previously canceled in mid-January due to financial concerns and the need to raise an additional $1.5 million. The cancellation was met with disappointment from the Fogg's supporters.
Future Plans: The university plans to sell art to create an operating endowment for the museum. The addition is seen as a way to increase the museum's visibility and attract more visitors.
Committee Meeting: The article mentions a meeting where committee members discussed the addition and its impact on the museum. There was a consensus that the addition would benefit the museum and the community.
Public Reaction: The article also includes a smaller clipping from the Cambridge, Mass., newspaper dated February 4, 1982, which reports on the university's decision to cancel the project and the subsequent public outcry.
The article concludes with quotes from various committee members and university officials, highlighting the importance of the addition and the need for continued support and funding.