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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808846

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically "The Harvard Crimson," dated February 13, 1982. The headline of the main article reads, "Fogg Officials Indicate Bok May Review Museum Plans." The article discusses President Bok's informal indication that he may reconsider his decision to call off plans for a major addition to the Fogg Art Museum. This decision is based on the lack of additional new contributions offered, and the article mentions concerns about the museum's future and the potential impact on Harvard arts fundraising.

The page contains two main articles with accompanying photographs. The photograph on the left shows the entrance to the Fogg Art Museum, and the photograph on the right appears to be a close-up image of a person, possibly an art critic or museum official, though the context is not clear from the image alone. The text is in black and white, typical of print from that era, and the paper has a yellowed appearance, indicating its age. The layout includes a mix of headlines, body text, and captions, with the main article being the focal point.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from The Harvard Crimson, dated Saturday, February 13, 1982. The article is titled "Fogg Officials Indicate Bok May Review Museum Plans." The newspaper is placed on a yellowed page of a book or document.

The article discusses the possibility of Harvard University President Derek Bok reviewing plans for a major addition to the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions that Fogg officials had indicated that Bok may reconsider his previous decision to call off the plans for the museum addition.

There are two photographs in the article. The top photograph shows a portrait of a person, possibly President Bok, with the caption "SEYMOUR SLIVE." The bottom photograph shows the entrance to the Fogg Art Museum's current building on Quincy Street.

The article also includes a sidebar titled "Follow the Leader," which discusses the potential impact of the decision on the Fogg Art Museum.

The newspaper itself is labeled as "TWENTY CENTS" and is from "CAMBRIDGE, MASS., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1982." The volume and number of the newspaper are listed as "VOLUME CLXXXV, No. 12."

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This image shows an open, bound volume of The Harvard Crimson newspaper, displayed flat on a neutral gray surface. The visible page is from Saturday, February 13, 1982 (Volume CLXIV, No. 12), and costs Twenty Cents.

The main headline on the front page reads:

Fogg Officials Indicate Bok May Review Museum Plans

This article, by Michael W. Miller and Sarah Paul, discusses a potential reversal of President Bok's recent decision to cancel plans for a major addition to the Fogg Art Museum. The article notes that officials are reconsidering due to donor feedback and concerns about the museum’s future, hinting that President Bok may review the plans if new contributions are made.

Accompanying the main article are two black-and-white photographs:

  1. A portrait photo of an older man, presumably President Bok.
  2. An architectural view of the existing Fogg Art Museum building.

The right-hand column features a continuation of the article under the subheading “Fogg”, detailing the financial and logistical challenges of the proposed $3-million addition, including opposition from faculty and the difficulty of securing funding beyond the initial campaign goal.

Additional smaller text blocks discuss:

  • The involvement of Seymour Slive (Fogg Director), Konrad J. Oberhuber (Fogg curator), and Fred L. Glimp (Vice President for Alumni Affairs).
  • Consideration of alternative spaces like Allston Burr Hall for temporary office use.
  • The design of a proposed “L-shaped Fogg wing on the Burr site,” which was ultimately deemed incompatible.

Overall, the image captures a significant moment in Harvard University’s history concerning the future of its art museum, highlighting internal debate and financial constraints in the early 1980s. The newspaper is preserved in a bound archive volume, suggesting its historical value.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper, with the title "The Harvard Crimson" at the top left corner. The page contains several articles and images. The main article is titled "Fogg Officials Indicate Museum Plans May Review" and features a black-and-white photograph of a building. The article discusses the plans for the Fogg Museum and the review process. Another article on the right side is titled "The Harvard Crimson Fogg" and features a different photograph of a building. The articles are written in a formal and informative style, typical of a university newspaper. The page has a vintage look, with slightly faded colors and a slightly blurry appearance, suggesting that it is an old newspaper.

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The image shows an open book with a page displaying a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper, and it discusses plans for a museum called the Fogg Museum. The article mentions that construction bids for the museum were expected to rise in February and that the building would also require large gifts to proceed. The article includes quotes from various individuals involved in the project, discussing the potential impact of the museum on the university and the community.

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The image shows an open page from a newspaper or magazine titled "The Harvard Crimson." The visible section is from February 13, 1982, and it is part of Volume CXLXII, No. 12, dated Saturday, February 13, 1982. The page is structured with multiple articles and sections, including:

Headline and Main Article:

  • The prominent headline reads: "Fogg Officials Indicate Bok May Review Museum Plans."
    • This article discusses potential changes or reviews to the plans for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It includes quotes from university officials, such as Michael Miller and Sarah Paul, and mentions discussions about the museum's future, including possible renovations or expansions.
    • The article references the involvement of Harvard President Derek Bok and other key figures in the decision-making process.

Visual Elements:

  • Photographs:
    • On the left side of the page, there is a photograph of a building, likely the Fogg Art Museum. The image shows the exterior of the museum, with architectural details visible.
    • Below the photograph, there is a smaller image or diagram, possibly illustrating a plan or concept related to the museum's future.

Additional Content:

  • Sidebar Text:
    • To the right of the main article, there is a sidebar titled "The Harvard Crimson" with a subheading "Fogg", indicating that this is part of a series or continuation of coverage on the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The sidebar discusses construction bids for the museum, noting that the bids are nearly double the original estimate. It also mentions the involvement of Konrad Oberhuber, the professor of fine arts, and other stakeholders in the planning process.
    • There is a quote from Oberhuber stating, "We may have a larger constituency than they thought!" This suggests concerns about the financial and logistical challenges of the project.

Layout and Design:

  • The page features a clean, structured layout typical of newspapers from the early 1980s. The text is typeset in a serif font, and the design includes clear headings, subheadings, and columns.
  • The page number "F" is visible at the top right, indicating it is part of a larger publication.

Contextual Clues:

  • The article discusses administrative and financial aspects of the Fogg Art Museum, reflecting broader institutional planning at Harvard University during that period.
  • The mention of "TWENTY CENTS" at the top suggests the cost of the publication.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in the planning and development of the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the challenges and discussions surrounding its future at Harvard University in 1982.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or file containing newspaper clippings. The newspaper title at the top reads "The Harvard Crimson," dated Saturday, February 13, 1982, and priced at twenty cents.

The main article headline is "Fogg Officials Indicate Bok May Review Museum Plans." Beneath this heading is a printed article, including a small black-and-white photograph of an individual.

Below this article is a photograph of a building, likely the museum referenced. Adjacent to the main article, there are additional clippings with text discussing related topics, including mentions of funding and leadership within the university's administration. The overall layout is typical of a preserved news article, featuring a plain background for mounting the clippings.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or album featuring two newspaper clippings from "The Harvard Crimson." The main and larger clipping is a front-page article dated Saturday, February 13, 1965, titled "Fogg Officials Indicate Bok May Review Museum Plans." It includes text discussing plans related to the Fogg Art Museum, officials' statements, and considerations about the museum. There is a black-and-white photograph of an entrance or facade of a building related to the Fogg Art Museum beneath a portion of the article. Additionally, there is a small photo of a man, possibly an official related to the museum.

To the right of the main article is a narrower column with a continuation of another "Harvard Crimson" story titled "Fogg," which appears to discuss construction bids, fundraising efforts, and potential building plans for the museum or related facilities.

Both clippings are taped or glued onto a blank page in the album. The text and layout suggest that these articles pertain to historical discussions about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University from the mid-1960s.

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This image displays an open book with a newspaper clipping titled "The Harvard Crimson" pasted on one of the pages. The newspaper is dated Friday, March 2, 1984. The visible headline reads "Officials Indicate Bok…" followed by "Fogg Museum Plans." The page also features an article with ongoing text and a photograph, which is partly obscured due to another article overlaying it. Adjacent to the left side of the photograph is a subtitle "Fogg…" and followed by "May Review Plans."

On the right-hand side of the image, a portion of the article continues with a header reading "The Harvard Crimson. Fogg," which seems to continue from the previous page. The text under this header appears to be a continuation of the article, discussing topics relevant to the Fogg Museum, but the text is cut off and incomplete.

The condition of the newspaper and page appears aged, and the articles are referring to historical events regarding the Fogg Museum, which is suggested to be part of Harvard University. This photographic documentation of the newspaper article captures a moment in the history of the institution and preserves the journalistic record of events as reported at that time.

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A page from a scrapbook or scrapbook-like notebook. It contains black-and-white newspaper clippings from The Harvard Crimson arranged on a pale, aged paper page.

  • The large vertical clipping along the left edge has the headline something like “Fogg officials Indicate Bob May Review Museum Plans,” with a small portrait photo near the top and another small image (likely of a building) lower down.
  • On the right is a narrower clipping that continues the piece, with a header that reads The Harvard Crimson and references “Fogg.”
  • The overall look is of dated, clipped newspaper articles pasted into a scrapbook. The text is in columns, and the images are black-and-white.