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The image shows a press release from the Fogg Art Museum, dated March 17, 1983. The press release announces that the museum will begin charging an admission fee starting July 1, 1983. The fee will be $2.00 for general admissions and $1.00 for college and university students and senior citizens. However, admission will remain free for persons under the age of 18, organized groups who notify the museum in advance, museum members, and Harvard staff and students. Additionally, the museum will be free to everyone on Saturday mornings and will remain open on weekends throughout the summer months.

The acting director of the Fogg, John Rosenfield, explains that the decision to charge admission was delayed as long as possible due to rising costs and decreasing public funds. The museum relies heavily on Harvard University funds for its teaching function but must seek external funding for public exhibitions and programs. The press release emphasizes that the general public has always been welcome at the Fogg.

Contact information for Harvard University and the Harvard Public Relations Office is provided at the bottom of the release.

The image shows a document from the Fogg Art Museum, dated March 17, 1983, announcing the initiation of an admissions charge starting July 1 of that year. Key points include:

1. Admissions Fees:

   • $2.00 for general admissions.
   • $1.00 for college and university students and senior citizens.
   • Free for persons under the age of 18.
   • Free for organized college, university, and senior citizen groups who notify the museum in advance.
   • Free for museum members and Harvard staff and students.

2. Free Access:

   • The museum will be open free of charge on Saturday mornings.
   • The Fogg will remain open on weekends throughout the summer.

3. Statement from the Acting Director:

   • John Rosenfield, acting director, explains that the decision to charge admission was delayed as long as possible due to rising costs and cuts in public funds.
   • Emphasizes that the museum's primary function is to support teaching at Harvard University.
   • Notes that funds for public exhibitions and programs must come from sources outside the university, which have diminished in recent years, impacting special exhibitions and public activities.

4. Contact Information:

   • The document lists the address as Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, and provides a contact number for the Public Relations Office: 617-495-2397.

The document is labeled "For Immediate Release" and appears to be an official press release.

The image shows a page from a news release from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University dated March 17, 1983. The document announces the initiation of an admissions fee starting July 1, 1983. Here are the details provided:

1. Admission Fee:

   • General admission will cost $2.00.
   • College and university students, as well as senior citizens, will pay $1.00.

2. Free Admission:

   • Admission will remain free for individuals under 18 years of age.
   • Organized groups from colleges, universities, and senior citizen groups, who notify the museum in advance, will have free admission.
   • Museum members and Harvard staff and students will also have free admission.

3. Free Access on Specific Days:

   • The Fogg Art Museum will be free of charge on Saturday mornings.

4. Additional Information:

   • The museum will remain open on weekends throughout the summer months.

The document attributes the decision to introduce admission fees to financial constraints faced by the museum due to rising costs and reduced public funding. It mentions that the museum is primarily a teaching function supported by Harvard University but requires additional funding for exhibitions and public programs.

The contact information for the Public Relations Office at Harvard University is provided, including a phone number: 617-495-2397. The document is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the archive reference number visible at the top left corner of the page.

The image shows a news release document from the Fogg Art Museum, dated March 17, 1983. The document announces the initiation of an admissions charge starting July 1, 1983. Here are the key points:

1. Admission Fees:

   • General admission: $2.00
   • College and university students, as well as senior citizens: $1.00

2. Free Admission:

   • Persons under the age of 18 will continue to have free admission.
   • Organized groups from colleges, universities, and senior citizens who notify the museum in advance will also have free admission.
   • Museum members will have free admission.
   • Harvard staff and students will also have free admission.

3. Additional Information:

   • The museum will remain open to the public free of charge on Saturday mornings.
   • The Fogg Art Museum will stay open on weekends throughout the summer months.

4. Justification for Fees:

   • The decision to implement an admission fee was delayed as long as possible due to rising costs and reduced public funding.
   • The Fogg Art Museum is primarily funded by Harvard University for teaching functions, but additional funds for exhibitions and programs must be raised from external sources.
   • The museum has faced the prospect of limiting special exhibitions and public activities due to reduced federal funding.

5. Contact Information:

   • The contact for further information is the Public Relations Office of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the phone number 617-495-2397.

The document is labeled with an archival reference number, ARCH.2003.38.

The image shows a press release from the Fogg Art Museum, dated March 17, 1983. The release is titled "NEWS from the FOGG ART MUSEUM" and is marked "For Immediate Release."

Key points of the press release include:

1. Admissions Charge Announcement: The Fogg Art Museum will begin charging an admissions fee starting July 1, 1983. The fee will be $2.00 for general admissions and $1.00 for college and university students and senior citizens.

2. Free Admissions: Admission will remain free for:

   • Persons under the age of 18.
   • Organized groups of college, university, and senior citizens who notify the Museum in advance.
   • Museum members.
   • Harvard staff and students.

3. Free Saturday Mornings: The museum will remain free of charge on Saturday mornings.

4. Operating Hours: The museum will stay open on weekends throughout the summer months.

5. Reason for Fee Introduction: The acting director, John Rosenfield, explains that the decision to charge admission was delayed as long as possible due to rising costs and cut-backs in public funds. The museum relies on Harvard University funds for its teaching function, but additional funds for exhibitions and programs must be sourced externally. Due to diminishing federal government support, the museum faces the prospect of limiting its special exhibition program, public activities, and public access to its collections.

6. Contact Information: The release provides contact details for the Harvard University Public Relations Office, located at Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a contact number of 617-495-2397.

The press release aims to inform the public about the upcoming changes in admission policies while explaining the reasoning behind these changes.

The image is a press release from the Fogg Art Museum, dated March 17, 1983. The document announces the initiation of an admissions charge starting July 1, 1983. Here are the detailed points from the press release:

1. Admission Fees:

   • General admission will be $2.00.
   • College and university students, as well as senior citizens, will be charged $1.00.

2. Free Admission:

   • Persons under the age of 18 will continue to be admitted free.
   • Organized groups from colleges, universities, and senior citizens who notify the museum in advance of their visit will also be admitted free.
   • Harvard staff, museum members, and Harvard students will be admitted free.
   • The museum will be open to everyone free of charge on Saturday mornings.

3. Operational Details:

   • The museum will remain open on weekends throughout the summer months.

4. Statement from Acting Director:

   • John Rosenfield, the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum, explains that the decision to charge admission was delayed as long as possible.
   • He mentions that, like other private cultural institutions, the museum has faced rising costs and reductions in public funding.
   • The museum is primarily supported by Harvard University funds for its teaching function, but funds for public exhibitions and programs need to be raised externally.
   • Due to the reduction in external funding, particularly from the Federal government, the museum has had to limit its special exhibition programs, public activities, and access to its collections.
   • Rosenfield emphasizes that the general public has always been welcome at the Fogg.

5. Contact Information:

   • The press release provides a contact for more information: the Public Relations Office at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a telephone number (617-495-2397). The address listed is Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138.

This is an image of a document titled "NEWS from the FOGG ART MUSEUM" dated March 17, 1983. The document is a press release announcing that the Fogg Art Museum will initiate an admissions fee starting July 1, 1983. It states the general admission fee will be $2.00 and $1.00 for college and university students and senior citizens. Admission for persons under 18, organized college, university, and senior citizen groups who notify the museum in advance, museum members, and Harvard staff and students remains free. The release also mentions that the museum will be open to everyone free of charge on Saturday mornings and will remain open on weekends throughout the summer months.

The director of the museum, John Rosenfield, is quoted, explaining that the admission charge is a result of rising costs and public funding cut-backs, and emphasizes the importance of public donations for supporting exhibitions and programs which cannot be fully funded by the university and its teaching functions.

The document includes contact information for the public relations office at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and there is a note indicating "more" information, presumably on a following page or a continuation of the release.

The document is held open in a folder or binder, with visible tabs lettered A through H on the left side, suggesting that it's part of an organized set of documents or archive. The surrounding context of the image is an office or library environment, given the presence of this organized material.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or archival folder with a typed press release dated March 17, 1983, titled "NEWS from the FOGG ART MUSEUM." The press release announces that the Fogg Art Museum will start charging an admissions fee beginning July 1, 1983. The fees will be $2.00 for general admissions and $1.00 for college and university students as well as senior citizens. Admissions will remain free for persons under 18, organized college, university, and senior citizen groups that notify the museum in advance, museum members, and Harvard staff and students. The museum will also be open free of charge on Saturday mornings and on weekends throughout the summer months.

The release explains that the decision to charge admission was delayed as long as possible but was necessary due to rising costs and funding cutbacks, especially from federal government sources. The funds from Harvard University mainly support the museum's teaching function, but public exhibitions and programs require external funding.

The contact information for the Harvard University Public Relations Office is provided at the bottom, along with a note that the general public has always been welcome at the Fogg. The press release is attached to a beige folder page with an alphabetical index on the left side.

This image shows a page from an archival folder, with a white document inserted. The document is a news release from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated March 17, 1983. The release announces that the museum will begin charging an admission fee starting July 1, 1983. The fee will be $2.00 for general admissions, $1.00 for college and university students and senior citizens, and free for persons under 18, organized groups, museum members, and Harvard staff and students. The museum will also remain open to the public free of charge on Saturday mornings and weekends throughout the summer months. The release cites rising costs and cutbacks in public funds as the reason for the fee, and notes that funds for public exhibitions and programs must be raised from sources outside the university. The document includes a contact for the museum's public relations office.

The image depicts an open book or folder containing a press release document titled "NEWS from the FOGG", dated March 17, 1983. The document is from the Fogg Art Museum and announces the institution's decision to implement an admissions charge starting July 1, 1983.

Key Details from the Document:

1. Admissions Fees:

   • General Admissions: $2.00
   • College/University Students and Senior Citizens: $1.00
   • Free Admissions:
     • For individuals under the age of 18.
     • For organized college, university, and senior citizen groups who notify the museum in advance (contact number provided: 617-495-7768).
     • For Harvard staff and students.
     • On Saturday mornings (free for everyone).
     • The museum will remain open on weekends throughout the summer months.

2. Rationale for the Change:

   • The museum has delayed implementing an admissions charge as long as possible due to rising costs and cuts in public funding.
   • As a university museum, the Fogg primarily relies on Harvard University funds for its teaching function. However, funds for public exhibitions and programs must come from external sources, which have diminished in recent years.
   • The decision is driven by the need to maintain public activities, special exhibitions, and access to collections amid financial constraints.

3. Contact Information:

   • The document is from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • Contact details are provided for the Public Relations Office: 617-495-2397.

Layout and Context:

• The document is typed on a single sheet of paper and is inserted into a bound folder or notebook.
• The folder has labeled sections (A–H) on the left page, suggesting it is part of an organized archival or record-keeping system.
• The top left corner of the folder displays a handwritten notation: "ARCH. 2003.38", indicating an archival reference or cataloging number.
• The right page shows additional text, likely from another document or page, with partial visibility of words such as "VINCENT," "SENTINEL," and "FITCHBURG," suggesting it may be part of a different file or record.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a historical administrative or archival document, reflecting the Fogg Art Museum's response to financial challenges in the early 1980s. The structured layout and archival notation suggest it is part of a larger collection of records or press materials.