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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or clippings file, containing two newspaper articles from the "New England Newsclip" dated March 7, 1985, and April 13, 1985.

March 7, 1985 Article:

Headline: "Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program"

Summary:

• Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, has donated $9 million to Harvard and MIT to establish and expand a joint Islamic architecture program.
• The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, initiated in 1979 with a $1.5 million grant, supports a variety of educational programs for historians and architects.
• The new grant will improve research and teaching in Islamic architecture and urbanism, and support the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
• The program aims to increase awareness of Islamic culture and architecture in the West and foster cross-cultural understanding.
• The grant will also support scholarships, research, and library collections, and help build a new center for Islamic studies.
• The program includes seminars, publications, and fieldwork, and aims to train future leaders in Islamic architecture.

April 13, 1985 Article:

Headline: "3 area museums get Rothko works"

Summary:

• The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University have received works on paper by artist Mark Rothko.
• The gifts include a watercolor from 1942 and two acrylic paintings on paper from the late 1960s, donated by the artist's children.
• The watercolor is the first Rothko work to enter Harvard's collection and is considered significant for its historical and artistic value.
• The gifts were announced by Robert Taylor, director of the Fogg Art Museum.
• The donations are part of a broader effort to distribute Rothko's works to various museums, ensuring his legacy is preserved and accessible to the public.

The articles are neatly clipped and pasted into the scrapbook, with dates and sources clearly marked.

The image shows an open scrapbook with two newspaper clippings from the New England Newsclip service. The clippings are dated March 7, 1985, and April 13, 1985, and both are from the Boston Globe, Boston, MA.

1. March 7, 1985 Clipping:

   • Headline: "Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program"
   • Content: The article reports that the Aga Khan, the Muslim leader, has donated $9 million to Harvard and MIT to establish the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. The funds will support research, design, and teaching in the field of Islamic architecture and will be used to create new courses, fellowships, and research initiatives. The program aims to foster understanding of Islamic architecture and its principles. The article includes quotes from the Aga Khan and officials from Harvard and MIT, expressing their enthusiasm for the program and its potential impact on the study of Islamic architecture.

2. April 13, 1985 Clipping:

   • Headline: "3 area museums get Rothko works"
   • Content: The article announces that three local museums—the Fogg Art Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum—have received works by artist Mark Rothko as part of a larger distribution of his works to various institutions. The specific pieces mentioned include a series of lithographs and a tapestry. The article also mentions that the Harvard University museums received 21 works in total, including paintings and works on paper. The distribution was overseen by the Rothko Foundation, and the works are valued at over $100,000.

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of news articles, possibly kept for historical or personal interest.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from the New England Newsclip archives, dated March 7, 1985, and April 13, 1985, respectively.

March 7, 1985 Clipping:

• Headline: "Aga Khan Gives $9M to Islamic Program"
• The article discusses the $9 million donation made by Aga Khan, an Islamic leader, to the Harvard-MIT Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. The grant aims to support and enhance Islamic architectural studies, particularly in the United States and Muslim countries.
• Key points include:
  • The program aims to improve Islamic architectural education and research.
  • It involves joint efforts between Harvard and MIT to establish a new program for specialization in Islamic architecture.
  • The grant will fund seminars, journals, and outreach programs.
  • It will also support fieldwork and research grants for students and scholars.
  • The donation is seen as a significant boost for Islamic architecture education and the exchange of ideas among scholars.

April 13, 1985 Clipping:

• Headline: "3 Area Museums Get Rothko Works"
• The article discusses the acquisition of Rothko paintings by three area museums:
  • The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
  • The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • Smith College Museum of Art.
• Specific details include:
  • The Fogg Art Museum received two paintings, one from the late 1960s and one from the 1940s.
  • The acquisition of these works marks the beginning of a new focus on abstract expressionism.
  • Smith College’s acquisition includes studies from Rothko’s period of abstract experimentation.
  • The works are described as significant additions to the museums' collections, with Rothko's monochromatic and abstract art gaining particular attention.

The combined articles reflect a significant cultural and academic investment in both Islamic architecture and contemporary art, specifically the works of Mark Rothko.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from the New England Newsclip collection, dated March 7, 1985, and April 13, 1986.

1. March 7, 1985 Clipping:

   • Headline: "Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program"
   • Source: Boston Globe, Cambridge, MA
   • Summary: The article discusses a $9 million grant given by the Aga Khan to Harvard and MIT to continue and expand the Harvard-MIT Program for Islamic Architecture. This grant is intended to improve and develop resources for architects, historians, and scholars. It will fund new courses, scholarships, and an information center at MIT's School of Architecture. The grant also aims to increase international collaboration in Islamic architecture. The Aga Khan, who is the program's benefactor, is noted for his significant contributions to Islamic architecture education and research.

2. April 13, 1986 Clipping:

   • Headline: "3 area museums get Rothko works"
   • Source: Boston Globe, Boston, MA
   • Summary: This article reports that three local museums—the Fogg Art Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and Smith College Museum of Art—have received works by Mark Rothko as part of the dispersal of the Rothko Foundation's collection. The Fogg Art Museum received two paintings on paper from the late 1960s, which are noted for their abstract expressionist style. The article mentions the significance of Rothko’s works and the historical context of the acquisitions.

Both articles highlight significant cultural contributions to academic and museum collections in the Boston area.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from the New England area, dated March 7, 1985, and April 13, 1985.

1. March 7, 1985 Clipping (Boston Globe):

   • Headline: "Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program"
   • Summary:
     The article reports that Aga Khan, an Islamic leader, has donated $9 million to Harvard and MIT to establish the Harvard-MIT Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. This program will be based at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University.
     • The grant aims to improve design and develop information sources for architects designing buildings in Islamic countries.
     • It will fund new courses in urban design and landscape architecture, provide scholarships, and support research, library, and information services.
     • The program will also include outreach activities such as seminars, publication of papers, and an annual journal.
     • The initiative is a part of a broader effort to enhance the understanding of Islamic architecture among scholars in the United States and between U.S. and Islamic countries.
     • Aga Khan's gift will also support a wide variety of programs funded by the 1979 grant, including a new building at MIT, short-term travel grants, and a laser videodisk cataloging Islamic buildings.

2. April 13, 1985 Clipping (Boston Globe):

   • Headline: "3 area museums get Rothko works"
   • Summary:
     The article discusses the allocation of Mark Rothko's works on paper to three museums in the Boston area: the Fogg Art Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Harvard Art Museums.
     • The works include two paintings and 21 studies on paper, which will be displayed at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard Art Museums.
     • The Fogg Art Museum will receive two paintings from the late 1940s and early 1950s, as well as two studies on paper.
     • Harvard Art Museums will receive 21 works on paper, including studies for murals and other abstract works.
     • The article mentions the value and significance of Rothko's works, noting that they represent a period of transition in his style.

Both articles highlight significant contributions to the fields of architecture and art, showcasing the generosity and influence of prominent figures in these areas.

The image displays two pages from the New England Newspaper dated from early 1985.

Left Page (Dated March 7, 1985):

Headline: Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program

Content Summary:

• Imam Muslim leader, the Aga Khan, has formally presented a $9 million endowment to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to expand and continue a joint Islamic architecture program.
• This program was established in 1979 with a $2 million grant and supports research and teaching in Islamic architecture across various countries, including the United States.
• The new $9 million grant will fund a variety of initiatives, such as improving research and development, information sources for architects, and establishing a resource center for urban design in predominantly Muslim countries.
• The program aims to offer specialized education in Islamic architecture, including seminars, publication of papers, and fellowships.
• The grant will also support the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, helping to expand its offerings and outreach.
• This is noted as the largest of its kind ever in the Western Hemisphere for the study of Islamic architecture.

Right Page (Dated April 13, 1985):

Headline: 3 area museums get Rothko works

Content Summary:

• The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Smith College Museum of Art are receiving a collection of 31 works on paper by artist Mark Rothko.
• This donation is part of the Rothko Foundation's distribution of 1,000 works on paper to 36 museums, with these three local museums receiving two pieces each from the period of the late 1930s to the mid-1940s.
• The Fogg Art Museum will receive the primary beneficiary pieces, valued at approximately $1 million, due to its long-standing relationship with Rothko and his family.
• The announcement was made by Robert Taylor, emphasizing the significance of the gift.

Additional Article Snippet:

• The Aga Khan's gift was discussed in a press conference, where President Derek Bok and MIT President Paul E. Gray praised the contribution.
• The Aga Khan expressed hope that the program would address the shortage of architects educated in Islamic traditions and contribute to the field of architecture in Islamic countries.

The articles together highlight significant cultural and educational contributions, focusing on Islamic architecture and modern art.

The image shows a scrapbook or a large book with two newspaper clippings pasted on a blank page.

1. The clipping on the left is dated March 7, 1985, from the "New England Newsclip" by Harvard Crimson, Harvard University. The headline reads "Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program." It announces that Ismaili Muslim leader Aga Khan formally presented a $9 million grant to Harvard and MIT to support and expand a joint Islamic architecture program. The article highlights the program's establishment in 1979 with $11.5 million and describes the program’s educational mission for historians and architects in the U.S. and 44 Muslim countries. It mentions plans to launch new courses, promote cross-registration between MIT and Harvard, and conduct various outreach efforts. The article continues in a second part below, quoting Aga Khan reflecting on his years at Harvard and the grant's aim to foster Islamic architectural education and cultural understanding worldwide. There are also remarks from President Bok, MIT Professor William L. Porter, and Oleg Grabar, Aga Khan Professor of Islamic Art.

2. The clipping on the right is dated April 13, 1985, also from the "New England Newsclip," with the source cited as the Boston Globe. The headline reads "3 area museums get Rothko works." The article reports that the Fogg Art Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and Smith College each received paintings and works on paper by artist Mark Rothko through the Rothko Foundation's dispersal program. It mentions specific donations to each institution, including numbers of paintings and study works, and notes the geographic diversity of the benefitting museums. The article describes the significance of these works, including Rothko's abstract expressionism and surreal period, and notes that one of the paintings is the first monochromatic Rothko to enter the MFA's contemporary collection. The article is attributed to Robert Taylor.

The two clippings are neatly arranged side-by-side on a blank beige page of the scrapbook or book.

This image shows an open scrapbook or binder with pages containing newspaper clippings. The visible clippings are dated from 1985 and 1986. There are two articles visible on the left page. The first article titled "Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program" is dated Apr 7, 1985, and it discusses a significant donation by the Aga Khan to an Islamic architecture program. The second article is not fully visible and hence, can't be read completely. On the right page, there is an article titled "3 area museums get Rothko works" dated Apr 13, 1986, from the Boston Globe. This article talks about museums in New England receiving paintings by Mark Rothko, the artist known for his abstract expressionist style. The articles are pasted onto a peach-colored paper, and several adjacent pages of the scrapbook give the impression that there are many other articles preserved within.

The image shows a stack of newspaper clippings or articles. The clippings are bound together with a black cover and appear to be from the 1980s. The clippings are about two different topics:

1. The first clipping is from the "New England Newsclip" and is dated April 13, 1985. It is about Aga Khan, the leader of the Ismaili Muslims, giving a $9 million grant to Harvard University and MIT to establish the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. The grant aims to improve research and education in Islamic architecture and design.

2. The second clipping is from the "Boston Globe" and is also dated April 13, 1985. It is about three area museums receiving Rothko paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The paintings are part of a dispersal of the Rothko collection and will be displayed in the museums' contemporary collections.

The clippings are placed in a stack, with the pages facing outward, allowing the headlines and articles to be easily read. The image provides a glimpse into the news and events of the time, focusing on topics related to architecture and art.

The image shows an open book or document containing two newspaper clippings from the New England Newsclip. The clippings are dated March 7, 1985 (left page) and April 13, 1985 (right page). Both articles are from the Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, and are centered around significant cultural and educational events.

Left Page (March 7, 1985):

• Headline: "Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program"
• Content Summary:
  • The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community, has pledged a $9 million grant to Harvard University to establish and expand a joint Islamic studies program.
  • The program, named the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, will support a variety of educational initiatives, including:
    • A 10-year program to improve research and develop information sources for architects designing for Muslim cultures.
    • A master’s degree program in Islamic architecture at MIT.
    • A landscape architecture program at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design.
    • Graduate school outreach programs in both architecture and landscape architecture.
  • The program will also fund new courses, urban design and landscape architecture programs, and the publication of papers and seminars.
  • The Aga Khan’s decision was motivated by his belief in the importance of educating architects about Islamic architecture, particularly in the context of modern buildings appropriate for the Islamic culture.
  • The program will be administered jointly by Harvard and MIT, with students from both institutions participating.

Right Page (April 13, 1985):

• Headline: "3 area museums get Rothko works"
• Content Summary:
  • Three area museums—the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton—have received works by the renowned abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko.
  • The works include:
    • 21 works on paper from the Harvard University Art Museums, including three Rothko studies for murals painted between 1958 and 1960.
    • 60 works on paper from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, including two watercolors from the mid-1940s.
    • Two paintings on paper from the Smith College Museum of Art, representing the late 1960s period.
  • The donation is significant because it marks the first time Rothko’s monochromatic works have entered the collections of these institutions.
  • The article quotes Robert Taylor, who notes the importance of the donation, particularly for the Fogg Art Museum, which is the principal beneficiary.

Visual Layout:

• The pages are printed on standard newspaper paper with clear, typed text.
• The left page features a subheading that reads: "Aga Khan Gives $9M To Islamic Program" and includes a highlighted section: "T $9M Gift" with a note: "U (continued from page 1)".
• The right page has a subheading: "3 area museums get Rothko works" and includes a byline: "ROBERT TAYLOR".
• Both pages are marked with dates at the top: "MAR 7 1985" and "APR 13 1985", respectively.
• The source is indicated as "NEW ENGLAND NEWSCLIP" at the top of each page.

Context:

• The articles reflect significant cultural and educational developments in the mid-1980s, highlighting the Aga Khan’s substantial contribution to Islamic studies and the acquisition of important artworks by Mark Rothko for regional museums. These events underscore the importance of preserving and promoting cultural heritage and art education.