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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, September 1982-January 1993

ARCH.2003.38, Rendition: 804532

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The image shows an open page from a scrapbook or binder containing several newspaper clippings. The clippings are from the Harvard University Gazette and The Enterprise of Brockton, MA, dated between June 9, 1983, and July 1, 1983. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping (June 29, 1983) - "City Criticizes Harvard For New Housing Policy"

    • The article discusses concerns raised by the City Council about Harvard University's new off-campus housing policy, which would move 1,200 students to private housing.
    • The City Council argues that this policy would increase rents and housing costs for residents and burden city services.
    • Harvard's Dean of the College, John B. Fox Jr., defends the policy, stating it aims to provide better living conditions for students and reduce overcrowding on campus.
    • Councilor Francis H. Delaney criticizes Harvard for not consulting city officials before implementing the policy.
  2. Top Right Clipping (June 29, 1983) - "Juried art show to be held July 11"

    • The article announces a juried art show sponsored by the Brockton Arts Association, to be held on July 11 at the Brockton Public Library.
    • The show will feature works by local artists, including paintings, prints, and sculptures.
    • Special activities for children, such as face painting and art demonstrations, are also planned.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (July 1, 1983) - "Gallery Guides"

    • This is a brief announcement about the Harvard University Art Museums' gallery guides program.
    • The program involves docents conducting tours and providing information about the museums' collections.
    • Training for new docents begins in late September, and interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (June 9, 1983) - "Grants & Contracts"

    • This section lists various grants and contracts awarded to Harvard University faculty and researchers.
    • The grants cover a range of disciplines, including biochemistry, public health, design, and international affairs.
    • Specific grants mentioned include those from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and private foundations.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of news and announcements related to Harvard University and local arts events from the summer of 1983.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and a magazine article from various dates between early 2002 and June 1983, primarily focused on academic and housing policy issues at Harvard University.

Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (A-E):

    • Headline: "City Criticizes Harvard for New Housing Policy"
    • Date: 5/25/83
    • Content: Discusses Harvard's new housing policy, which aims to move students off-campus to encourage off-campus living. It mentions concerns raised by Cambridge City Council members and their disagreements with Harvard's plan. Concerns include potential financial implications, the impact on the university's revenue, and the impact on students' living arrangements. The article mentions Councilor David E. Sullivan and the proposal to connect the museum's new section to the older section, adding a bridge.
  2. Top Right Clipping (JUN 29 1983):

    • Headline: "Juried art show to be held July 11"
    • Content: Announces an art show at the Scituate Arts Association. The show includes various media such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography. It is open to the public, with specific hours and days for viewing.
  3. Middle Right Clipping (JUN 9 1983):

    • Headline: "Grants & Contracts"
    • Content: Lists research grants and contracts awarded to Harvard faculty members by various agencies, including:
      • NIH grants for projects like the study of viral membranes and glycoproteins.
      • Various grants from the National Science Foundation and other institutions for different projects in the fields of biology, chemistry, and biochemistry.
  4. Bottom Section Clippings (F and G):

    • July 1, 1983, New England Newsclip:
      • Headline: "Gallery Guides"
      • Content: Announces a volunteer opportunity for gallery guides at Harvard Art Museums. Interested individuals need to conduct tours and provide information to visitors, and they must be available for a six-month training period starting in late September.

Overall, the clippings reflect a mix of academic policy discussions and community engagement activities related to Harvard University in the early 1980s.

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The image depicts an open scrapbook or journal with several newspaper clippings from the early 1980s. The clippings are carefully arranged and taped onto the pages. Here are the details of the clippings:

  1. The top left page features a clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated May 25, 1983, titled "City Criticizes Harvard For New Housing Policy." The article discusses concerns raised by the Cambridge City Council regarding Harvard's new housing policy for students. The article mentions Councilor David E. Sullivan introducing two orders at a meeting, one calling for a legislative body to review the policy, and another proposing a one-year moratorium on the policy. The clipping also includes a response from Harvard officials.

  2. The top right page has a clipping from the New England Newsclip, dated June 29, 1983, titled "Juried art show to be held July 11." The article provides details about an upcoming art show organized by the Scituate Arts Association, which will be held at the Scituate Public Library. It mentions the types of media that will be accepted, judging criteria, and the awards. The event is scheduled for July 11 with an opening reception on July 10.

  3. The bottom left page features a clipping from the Harvard University Gazette, dated July 1, 1983, titled "Gallery Guide." The article lists volunteer opportunities at the Harvard University Art Museums for docents to conduct tours for school groups. It includes contact information for those interested in applying.

  4. The bottom right page contains a clipping from the New England Newsclip, dated June 9, 1983, titled "Grants & Contracts." The article lists various grants and contracts awarded to Harvard University faculty and their research, including details of the grants, the awarding bodies, and the purpose of the funds.

The pages also have handwritten notes and dates, which appear to be the dates the clippings were added to the scrapbook. The handwriting at the top left says, "May. 2002.28."

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from June and July 1983, primarily from the New England Newspaper publications, including the Harvard University Gazette.

Key Articles:

  1. Main Article (June 29, 1983, Page A):

    • Title: "City Criticizes Harvard For New Housing Policy"
    • Author: Catherine J. Schmidt
    • Content: The article discusses criticisms from the City Council of Cambridge regarding Harvard University’s new off-campus housing policy. The policy aims to relocate some students off-campus to reduce the number of undergraduates living in Harvard-owned housing. The City Council and local groups, such as the Coalition for a Responsible Harvard, argue that this policy could negatively affect the community by increasing the number of students in non-university-owned properties. Harvard officials defend the plan, citing the need to free up space on campus and improve the quality of student life. The article also mentions a unanimous vote by the City Council to ask Harvard to postpone the policy's implementation.
  2. Sidebar Article (June 29, 1983):

    • Title: "Juried art show to be held July 11"
    • Content: The Belmont Arts Association will host a juried art show on Monday, July 11, at the Belmont Public Library. The event includes various artworks such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, and mixed media. The article lists the awards and judges, including Carol Spawn, and provides details about the entry submission process.
  3. Harvard University Gazette (June 9, 1983):

    • Title: "Grants & Contracts"
    • Content: This section lists the research grants and contracts recently awarded to Harvard faculty members. The list includes details such as the principal investigators, the funding agencies, and the amounts awarded for various projects in health, science, and humanities.
  4. Gallery Guides Article (July 1, 1983, Page G):

    • Content: The Harvard University Art Museums are seeking volunteer gallery guides. Volunteers will conduct tours of the collections at the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Training begins in September, and the article highlights the benefits of volunteering, such as gaining knowledge about art collections and meeting new people.

Overall, the image captures a range of news from local policy debates to cultural events and academic achievements within the Harvard and Cambridge communities.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the Harvard University Gazette, specifically from the New England Newsclip section, dated between June 29, 1983, and July 1, 1983.

  1. Headline and Main Article (June 29, 1983):

    • Headline: "City Criticizes Harvard For New Housing Policy"
    • Author: Catherine L. Schmid
    • Summary: The article discusses the Cambridge City Council's concerns regarding Harvard's new housing policy. The policy allows off-campus students to live in modern-income housing, potentially increasing off-campus living options. Harvard officials deny the city's accusations that the policy encourages students to move off-campus. Councilor David A. Wylie and Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci express their disappointment, while Harvard officials assert that the policy is intended to address housing shortages and improve the quality of off-campus housing.
  2. Side Article (June 29, 1983):

    • Headline: "Juried art show to be held July 11"
    • Location: Scituate, MA
    • Summary: The Scituate Arts Association will hold a juried art show at the Scituate Public Library on July 11. The show will feature paintings, drawings, watercolors, and sculptures. The event will include a preview on July 10 and an awards ceremony on July 11. Various local artists are involved in the show, and the event is open to the public.
  3. Side Article (June 9, 1983):

    • Headline: "Grants & Contracts"
    • Summary: This article lists various research grants and contracts awarded to Harvard faculty members through the Office for Sponsored Research. The grants are from different organizations, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Endowment for the Arts, and other foundations. Specific amounts and durations of the grants are provided for each recipient.
  4. Additional Article (July 1, 1983):

    • Headline: "Gallery Guides"
    • Summary: The Harvard University Art Museums are seeking volunteer gallery guides to conduct tours for visitors. Training sessions will begin in September, and interested individuals should contact the museums for more information.

The articles reflect a mix of administrative, cultural, and financial activities within the Harvard community and its surrounding areas.

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The image contains several newspaper clippings from the Harvard University Gazette and other sources, dated between June and July 1983. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left (A, B, C):

    • This section appears to be a crossword puzzle from the Harvard Crimson dated April 20, 1983. The puzzle has some clues and grid squares filled in.
  2. Top Center:

    • Headline: "City Criticizes Harvard For New Housing Policy"
    • Date: June 29, 1983
    • Content: The article discusses concerns raised by Cambridge City Council members about Harvard’s new housing policy, which encourages off-campus housing. Councilor David E. Sullivan and others, including Councilor David A. Wyeth, have criticized the policy for creating incentives for students to leave campus and move to off-campus housing. The city is also considering hiring an architect to review the proposed bridge over the Charles River. Harvard officials and students have mixed reactions to the policy change.
  3. Top Right:

    • Headline: "Juried art show to be held July 11"
    • Date: June 29, 1983
    • Content: The Scituate Arts Association will hold an art show at the Scituate Public Library on July 11. The show will feature various art forms including paintings, drawings, watercolors, and photography. The event will also include a preview party and a concert by the North River Arts Ballet.
  4. Bottom Left (D, E, F, G, H):

    • July 1, 1983, New England Newsclip:
      • F: The Harvard University Art Museum is seeking volunteer gallery guides to conduct tours of the Busch-Reisinger Museums. The training begins on September 12, and interested individuals are encouraged to call 495-2537 by July 15.
      • G: The Gazette mentions a need for volunteers to help with various tasks at the museum.
  5. Bottom Right:

    • Headline: "Grants & Contracts"
    • Date: June 9, 1983
    • Content: This section lists various research grants and contracts awarded to Harvard faculty members through the Office for Sponsored Research. Notable grants include:
      • $1,673,235 to J.L. Strominger for research on the HLA-DR Light Chain Genes.
      • $1,087,500 to J.C. Wang for research on the Hical and Superhelical Structure of DNA.
      • Grants to D.C. Wiley, A.M. Pappenheimer, S.C. Harrison, and others for different projects and research areas.
      • The list also includes awards from various funding bodies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation, and others.

These clippings provide a snapshot of university and community activities, academic research, and cultural events at Harvard University and its surrounding areas during the early 1980s.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or archival folder containing several newspaper clippings from 1983 related to Harvard University and local news.

  1. The largest clipping on the left side is titled "City Criticizes Harvard For New Housing Policy" by Catherine L. Schmidt, dated 5/25/83 from the Harvard Crimson. It discusses concerns about Harvard's new housing policy and reactions from Cambridge residents and officials.

  2. To the right, there is a clipping dated June 29, 1983, titled "Juried art show to be held July 11," announcing a local art show in Scituate featuring various artworks to be displayed and judged.

  3. Below that clipping, there is a June 9, 1983, notice under "Grants & Contracts" from the Harvard University Gazette listing research grants and contracts awarded to various faculty members.

  4. On the bottom left of the page, dated July 1, 1983, there is a short notice from the Harvard University Gazette seeking volunteer gallery guides for the Harvard Art Museums.

The folder has tabbed dividers on the left side labeled with letters A through J and contains text annotations like "ARCH. 7003.38" and "Harvard Crimson 5/25/83." The overall theme of the clippings is related to Harvard University's activities, policies, and local community events in 1983.

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This image shows a clipboard holding several newspaper clippings and articles. At the top of the clipboard, there is a header noting "Apr. 20'83, 30." Presumably, the contents below are related to this date or period. The left side of the clipboard features various labeled tabs from A to I, but their specific content is not visible.

The largest and most prominent article, situated in the center of the image, is titled "City Criticizes Harvard For New Housing Policy" and seems to be a discussion regarding concerns from the City of Cambridge about Harvard University's housing policies, with specific mention of criticisms made by a city councillor. The names and details within the article are redacted with black markings.

On the top right, there is another clipping dated "JUN 29 1983" featuring a brief announcement about a "Buried art show to be held July 11." Below that is an article dated "JUN 9 1983" from the New England Newsclip related to Harvard University Gazette, though the specifics of the content are not fully visible.

At the bottom left, partially visible is a clipping dated "JUL 1 1983" about New England Newsclip, Harvard University Gazette again, but most of the text is obscured by the central article.

The right side bottom section lists several "Grants & Contracts" with dates and details about funded research grants and contracts recently awarded by various institutes for public and private research at Harvard University. The specific details of these grants are listed along with the names of the recipients and the awarded sums.

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The image shows an open book or document containing multiple newspaper clippings or articles dated from June and July 1983. The pages are labeled with handwritten notations such as "A," "B," "C," etc., likely indicating sections or topics for reference. Here is a detailed description of the content visible in the image:

Page Layout and Content:

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Headline: "City Criticizes Harvard For New Housing Policy"
    • Date: 5/25/83
    • Source: Harvard Crimson
    • Content: This article discusses concerns raised by the City of Cambridge regarding Harvard University's new housing policy. Key points include:
      • The City Council passed a nine-member legislative body to review the University's housing policy.
      • The policy was introduced by Councilor David E. Sullivan and approved by a 2-to-1 vote.
      • The policy allows off-campus housing for upperclassmen, which is opposed by some students and officials.
      • Harvard officials, including President Derek Bok, have defended the policy, stating it is designed to encourage students to live off-campus and reduce the financial burden on the university.
      • The City Council is not convinced, and the debate continues.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • Headline: "Juried art show to be held July 11"
    • Date: JUN 29 1983
    • Source: New England Newsclip
    • Content: This article announces a juried art show to be held on July 11 at the Sciuate Arts Association in Scituate, MA. Key details include:
      • The show will feature art by local artists, including oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, prints, and drawings.
      • The event will take place at the library, with opening hours from noon to 4 p.m. on July 11.
      • The show will run from July 22 to August 27, with an opening reception on July 22 at 7 p.m.
      • The article mentions various performances and activities, including a dance by the Boston City Ballet, a film, and music performances.
  3. Bottom Left Article:

    • Headline: "Gallery Guides"
    • Date: JUL 1 1983
    • Source: New England Newsclip
    • Content: This article provides information about volunteer gallery guides needed for the Harvard University Art Museums. Key points include:
      • The guides are needed to conduct tours of the collections in the Busch-Reisinger Museums.
      • Training sessions will begin in late September.
      • The article emphasizes the importance of having well-qualified guides and provides contact information for interested individuals.
  4. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "Grants & Contracts"
    • Date: JUN 9 1983
    • Source: New England Newsclip
    • Content: This section lists research grants and contracts recently awarded to Harvard faculty members. Examples include:
      • Grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for various research projects.
      • Funding from private and public agencies for studies in fields such as cancer research, light chain genes, and other scientific areas.
      • The grants are listed with details such as the principal investigator, funding amount, and the sponsoring organization.

Additional Observations:

  • Handwritten Labels: The pages are marked with letters (A, B, C, etc.), likely for organizational or reference purposes.
  • Date Stamps: Each article is dated, indicating when the news was published.
  • Layout: The articles are formatted in a typical newspaper style, with headlines, bylines, and concise summaries of the content.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a snapshot of campus and local news from June and July 1983, focusing on topics such as university housing policies, local art events, volunteer opportunities, and research funding. The articles reflect the concerns and activities of the time, providing insight into the academic, cultural, and administrative life at Harvard University and the surrounding community.

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This image is of a folder containing Harvard University Gazette clippings from July 1983. The clippings cover a variety of topics related to Harvard University, including:

  • Harvard's new housing policy and criticism from the City of Cambridge
  • An art show to be held at the Scituate Library on July 11th
  • Grants and contracts awarded to various Harvard departments and researchers
  • The Harvard Art Museums' plans to build a bridge connecting to the Fogg Museum
  • The Harvard University Gazette's announcement of a six-month training course for gallery guides

The clippings provide a snapshot of the activities, events, and research happening at Harvard University in July 1983. They touch on topics related to housing, the arts, research funding, and museum exhibitions. The clippings are likely collected and organized by someone interested in keeping track of news and developments at Harvard during that time period.