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The image is a digital scan of a two-page spread from "The Harvard Crimson," a student-run newspaper at Harvard University. It is dated February 22, 1982, and the volume is CLXXXV, number 16. The headline on the left page reads, "Bok to Approve Fogg Addition If Planners Raise $3 Million." This article discusses the proposed expansion of the Fogg Art Museum and the challenges faced in raising the necessary funds. It mentions President Bok's willingness to approve the addition if the required $3 million is raised by March 15, and it outlines the concerns and strategies regarding fundraising efforts.
The right page features a continuation of the article, with additional details about the Fogg Art Museum and the financial implications. There is also a small photo inserted at the bottom of the left page, showing a group of people, possibly visitors, inside the Fogg Art Museum, with a view of the arched interior. The pages appear to be aged, with a yellowed paper texture, indicating their historical nature.
This image shows a page from The Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper from Harvard University, dated February 22, 1982. The front page features a prominent headline: "Bok to Approve Fogg Addition If Planners Raise $3 Million."
The article discusses the potential approval by President Bok of an addition to the Fogg Art Museum, contingent upon the fundraising committee successfully raising $3 million. The article mentions that the addition will likely take 18 to 20 months, and the Fogg officials estimated the cost of the project.
There is a photograph on the front page showing visitors to the Fogg Art Museum lined up to view a breaking exhibition of paintings by Dutch master Jacob Van Ruisdael.
On the right side of the page, there is a continuation of an article from page 1, titled "Fogg," which discusses the stabilization fund for the building's construction and operation costs. It mentions that the fund will be used for high-yield investments and may generate enough interest to provide the second $3-million requirement.
The page is preserved in a book with a clear protective cover.
This image displays an open, bound volume of The Harvard Crimson newspaper, specifically Volume CLXXV, No. 16, dated Monday, February 22, 1982. The newspaper is mounted and preserved within a sturdy, dark binding, suggesting it is part of an archive or historical collection.
The front page of the newspaper is visible on the left-hand page. The masthead, printed vertically in large, bold serif font, reads “The Harvard Crimson.” Below it, the publication details — “CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1982,” “VOLUME CLXXV, NO. 16,” and “TWENTY CENTS” — are printed horizontally.
The main headline reads:
“Bok to Approve Fogg Addition”
with a sub-headline:
“If Planners Raise $3 Million”
The article, written by Michael J. Miller and Sarah M. Miller, discusses President Derek Bok’s decision to potentially approve a long-delayed $16.5 million addition to the Fogg Art Museum, contingent upon raising $3 million in new funds by March 15. It mentions the original plan was canceled two years prior due to budget concerns and that the building would be designed to house both the Fogg and the Sackler Museum.
Below the headline is a black-and-white photograph depicting several people — students, faculty, or visitors — seated and walking through the Fogg Museum’s grand, arched gallery space.
The right-hand page continues the article under the heading “Fogg (continued from page 1)”, detailing financial arrangements, including a $500,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation and the role of benefactors like Arthur M. Sackler. It explains how the $3 million would be raised, the structure of the financing, and the impact on museum operations.
The paper itself has yellowed with age, and the entire item is preserved under clear, protective acrylic clamps or holders, indicating its archival status. The overall presentation conveys the importance of the historical moment — a major decision regarding the expansion of one of Harvard’s key cultural institutions — and its preservation for future scholarly or institutional use.
The image shows a page from the newspaper "The Harvard Crimson." The title of the newspaper is printed in black on the top left of the page. There is a black-and-white photograph of a building with columns and a group of people standing in front of it. The newspaper article is about the construction of a new building. The article is titled "Boks to Approve Fogg Addition If Planners Raise $3 Million." There is another article on the right side of the page, titled "Fogg."
A book is opened to a page with a headline "Fogg" in the middle. The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's construction costs and the possibility of a $500,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation. It also mentions the construction costs rising by about one percent each month and the uncertainty of whether the university will ask for new construction bids or renegotiate with the current contractor.
The image shows an open book displaying a newspaper clipping from The Harvard Crimson, dated Monday, February 23, 1983. The headline of the article reads: "Bok to Approve Fogg Addition", and it is accompanied by a subheading: "If Planners Raise $3 Million".
The image captures a historical moment in the planning and development of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article highlights the importance of fundraising for the expansion and the role of key stakeholders, including university leadership and donors, in the project's progression. The photograph adds a visual element, suggesting a formal meeting or announcement related to the project.
This clipping provides insight into the institutional and financial dynamics surrounding cultural institution expansions in the early 1980s.
This image presents a page from an old book, featuring a newspaper clipping from The Harvard Crimson. The article, titled "Bok to Approve Fogg Addition If Planners Raise $3 Million," is dated Monday, February 22, 1982.
The article discusses the planned expansion of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, with President Bok's approval contingent upon the planners securing $3 million in funding. The expansion aims to address the museum's growing collection and provide additional space for exhibitions and educational programs.
The article also mentions that the planners have already raised $1.5 million and are seeking to raise an additional $1.5 million to meet the $3 million goal. The expansion is expected to cost around $10 million, with the remaining funds coming from private donors and university resources.
Overall, the article provides insight into the plans for the Fogg Museum's expansion and the efforts being made to secure funding for the project.
The image shows a page from an old book or scrapbook, with a newspaper clipping about the Harvard Crimson.
Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history of the Harvard Crimson and the Fogg Museum of Art, highlighting the importance of private donations in supporting cultural institutions.
The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" dated Monday, February 22, 1982. The headline reads, "Bok to Approve Fogg Addition If Planners Raise $3 Million." The article is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of people standing in an arched hallway.
The clipping is placed on a yellowed page within the book, which is bound in black and has a clear plastic cover. The page is open to reveal the clipping on the left side, while the right side remains blank except for a continuation of the article titled "Fogg (continued from page 1)" at the top. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Overall, the image appears to be a historical archive or collection of documents related to Harvard University, specifically the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping suggests that the university was planning to approve an addition to the Fogg Art Museum if planners could raise $3 million. The image provides a glimpse into the university's history and decision-making processes during that time period.
The image presents a scanned or photographed page from "The Harvard Crimson" newspaper, specifically Volume CLXXXV, No. 16, dated Monday, February 22, 1982. The page is open to reveal the front page of the newspaper, which features a prominent headline that reads:
Bok to Approve Fogg Addition If Planners Raise $3 Million
This headline is accompanied by a subheading that states, "Twenty Cents." The article discusses the potential addition to the Fogg Museum, with plans to raise $3 million for the project.
On the right side of the page, there is a continuation of an article about the Fogg Museum, titled "Fogg (continued from page 1)." This section provides additional information about the museum's plans and funding.
The newspaper page is displayed on a gray background, with a black binder visible on the right side of the image. The overall appearance suggests that the page has been scanned or photographed and is being presented in a digital format.
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