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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Letter from the Fogg Art Museum (March 22, 1983):

   • The letter is addressed to "Friends of the Fogg" and discusses financial challenges faced by the museum due to cutbacks in public funding.
   • It announces the introduction of an admission fee starting July 1, 1983: $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens, with children under 18 admitted free.
   • Friends of the Fogg will receive a free pass; those who misplaced their card can call the Friends office for a replacement.
   • The museum will be open on weekends in July and August, with extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
   • The letter is signed by Mary Rose Maybank, Director of Development and Friends of the Fogg.

2. Harvard University Gazette Clippings:

   • July 11, 1986:
     • Announcement of a lecture by Jonathan Brown on "Provincia, a Study of the Arts in the Spanish Empire."
     • Information on the exhibition "Learning to Be Free: Books, Schools, and Reform in the North, 1775-1875."
   • July 25, 1986:
     • Announcement of the opening of an exhibition of "German Realist Drawings of the 1930s" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • April 25, 1986:
     • Announcement of the establishment of the Leventritt Lectures in Art, funded by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Leventritt. The lectures will be a permanent part of the museum's activities, honoring the memory of M. Victor Leventritt.

3. Newspaper Clipping from New England Newsclip (April 25, 1986):

   • An article titled "Leventritt Lectures" discussing the establishment of a lecture series in art at Harvard University, funded by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Leventritt. The series aims to bring renowned scholars to the museum to deliver public lectures.

The clippings and letter provide a snapshot of the museum's activities, financial challenges, and community engagement efforts during the 1980s.

The image shows several pages from a collection of documents related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here's a detailed summary of each part:

1. Letter from Mary Rose Maybank (March 22, 1983):

   • The letter is addressed to "Friends of the Fogg."
   • It discusses the financial challenges faced by the Fogg Art Museum, including rising costs and cuts in public funding.
   • To address these challenges, the museum has decided to introduce an admission fee starting July 1, 1983. The fee will be $2.00 for adults, with discounts for college students, senior citizens, and individuals under 18.
   • Friends of the Fogg will receive a free membership card that serves as a free pass to the museum.
   • The museum will be open on Saturdays and Sundays with extended hours from July through August.

2. Newspaper Clippings (Harvard University Gazette):

   • July 11, 1986:

     • A lecture by Jonathan Borofsky, titled "Prisoners," is scheduled at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The lecture and discussion will be open to the public.

   • July 25, 1986:

     • The opening of the "Real Art" exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum is announced. This exhibition features works from the 1920s by German artist George Grosz, among others.

   • April 25, 1986:

     • Announcement of the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures in Art, a series of lectures funded by a gift from Mrs. M. Victor Leventritt.
     • The series aims to present current advances in the study of art to the public.
     • The first lecture is by Francis Haskell, titled "The Birth of Landscape," and will be held at the Fogg Art Museum.

Each document provides insights into the activities and initiatives of the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University’s broader efforts to engage with the public through educational programs and exhibitions.

The image shows a collection of clippings and a letter from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated March 22, 1983.

1. Letter from Mary Rose Maybank (Director, Friends of the Fogg):

   • The letter addresses "Friends of the Fogg" and discusses the museum's financial challenges.
   • Due to rising costs and public funding cutbacks, the Fogg Museum has decided to introduce an admission fee starting July 1, 1983.
   • The general admission fee will be $2.00, with discounts for students, seniors, and individuals under 18.
   • Friends of the Fogg will receive free admission with their membership card.
   • The letter also mentions extended hours for the summer, including Saturdays and Sundays, and expresses hope to see the friends often.

2. Newspaper Clippings:

   • July 11, 1986: A clipping from the Harvard University Gazette mentions Jonathan Borofsky's lecture on "Prisoners" at the Sackler Museum, part of the New Works series.
   • July 25, 1986: Another Harvard University Gazette clipping announces the opening of the "Realist Drawings of the 1920s" exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • April 25, 1986: A Harvard University Gazette article discusses the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures in Art, funded to honor the memory of M. Victor Leventritt, a lawyer and art enthusiast. The lectures are to be administered by the University Art Museums and the Department of Fine Arts, with notable speakers including Hans Belting and Francis Haskell.

The clippings and the letter collectively provide information about the Fogg Art Museum's efforts to manage financial challenges and its ongoing educational and public engagement activities through lectures and exhibitions.

The image shows a collection of news clippings and correspondence related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Left Corner (March 22, 1983 Letter):

   • A letter from Mary Rose Maybank, the Director of the Fogg Art Museum, to "Friends of the Fogg."
   • The letter discusses the museum’s financial challenges due to rising costs and reduced public funding. To cope with these issues, the Fogg has decided to increase admission fees starting July 1, 1983, with general admission being $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for individuals under 18. Members of the Friends of the Fogg will receive free admission with their membership card. The letter also mentions extended operating hours in July and August.

2. Top Right Corner (July 11, 1986 Article):

   • An article from the Harvard University Gazette about Jonathan Borofsky’s exhibition at the Sackler Museum, titled "Prisoners: Learning to Be Free."
   • This piece details Borofsky’s multimedia installation, which is part of the Sackler’s "New Works" series. It discusses the themes of imprisonment and freedom, emphasizing the artist’s public artworks.

3. Bottom Left Corner (Various Articles):

   • A snippet from a series of articles about the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures in Art, funded by Harvard and the Greater Boston Public Library.
   • The first part mentions the new lecture series, which aims to present innovative and significant art and theory to the Harvard community and beyond.
   • Lectures by notable scholars like Francis Haskell, Hans Belting, and Bruno Tschudi are planned.

4. Bottom Right Corner (April 25, 1986 Article):

   • Another article from the Harvard University Gazette and a New England Newsclip discussing the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures.
   • It highlights the significance of these lectures, which are aimed at expanding public understanding and appreciation of art. The lectures will continue annually and are open to the public.

These materials collectively reflect the museum's efforts to address financial constraints and expand educational outreach through various lectures and exhibitions.

The image shows a letter from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated March 22, 1983. The letter, addressed to "Friends of the Fogg," discusses the museum's need to start charging an admission fee due to rising costs and reduced public funding. The fee is set at $2.00 for adults, with discounts for students and seniors, and free for members and children under 18. The letter also mentions that the museum will be open on Saturdays and Sundays year-round, and provides contact information for membership inquiries. The letter is signed by Mary Rose Maybank, Director of the Fogg.

In addition to the letter, there are several news clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum and its activities, including an announcement of a lecture series funded by the M. Victor Leventritt Fund, an article about an exhibition titled "Realist Drawings from the Twentieth Century," and another article about the museum's plans to open a new wing. These clippings are from various dates between July 11, 1986, and April 25, 1986.

The image consists of several documents from Harvard University, specifically related to the Fogg Art Museum. Here is a detailed summary:

1. Letter from the Director of the Fogg Art Museum (March 22, 1983):

   • Content: The letter, written by Mary Rose Maybank, Director of the Fogg, addresses the financial challenges faced by the museum due to rising costs and reduced public funding.
   • Admission Fee Announcement: Starting July 1, 1983, the Fogg will introduce a general admission fee of $2.00 for college students and non-Harvard visitors. Individuals under 18 will still be admitted free.
   • Membership Benefits: Friends of the Fogg will receive free admission. Their membership card will serve as a pass.
   • Operational Hours Change: The Fogg will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the summer.

2. Harvard University Gazette Announcements:

   • July 11, 1986:
     • New Lecture Series: Jonathan Brown from the Institute of Fine Arts will lecture on "Principles and Imagination in the Work of Picasso and Velázquez" on September 24.
   • July 25, 1986:
     • Exhibition Announcement: The Busch-Reisinger Museum will open an exhibition titled "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s" on September 28, featuring works by artists like George Grosz and Otto Dix.

3. Lecture Series in Art Funded (Undated Clipping):

   • Francine Levintritt Lectures: A new public lecture series in the history and theory of art, funded by the M. Victor Levintritt Fund, has commenced. The series aims to present leading scholars and will be open to the public.
   • First Lecture: The inaugural lecture was given by Professor Egbert Haverkamp Begemann from the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ.

4. April 25, 1986 Harvard University Gazette Announcement:

   • Levintritt Lectures: Continuation of the lecture series, which is free and open to the public. The upcoming lecture will honor the late Francine Levintritt and aims to educate a wide audience on art history.

These documents collectively highlight changes in museum operations, upcoming events, and educational initiatives at the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University.

This is an image of a scrapbook page containing various documents, primarily letters and news clippings, related to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The upper part of the page features a letter dated March 22, 1983, from Mary Rose Maybank, Director of the Fogg and Friends of the Fogg. This letter discusses changes at the Fogg, such as funding challenges leading to the decision to charge admission and alterations to open days and hours.

On the right side, there are clippings from what appears to be the Harvard University Gazette, with dates visible for July 11, 1986, and July 25, 1986. The articles mention various events, exhibitions, and lectures related to the Fogg Art Museum. Below the letter, there is an article about a new lecture series in art being funded. This article continues onto another page that's not fully visible in the current image.

The documents are meticulously arranged and preserved, suggesting their importance to the person who collected them, possibly for archival or personal reasons. The exact contents of each article or letter would require closer inspection to read in full.

The image shows a collection of letters and clippings from the Harvard University Gazette, which is a newspaper for Harvard University. The letters and clippings are organized in a chronological order, with the earliest one dated March 22, 1983, and the latest one dated April 25, 1986.

The first letter is from Mary Rose Maybank, the Director of the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum, and it announces that the museum will be charging an admission fee starting July 1, 1983, due to rising costs and diminishing funds from the University. The letter also mentions that the museum will be open on weekends and extended hours throughout the year.

The second letter is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture series in art funded by a gift from Mrs. Frances Leventritt in memory of her husband, Victor Leventritt, a member of the Class of 1935. The lectures will be given by leading art historians and will be open to the public.

The third clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces an exhibition of "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is the first major American exhibition of German Realist Drawings of the 1920s.

The fourth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Jonathan Borofsky, a Boston-born artist, who will lecture on Prisoners in 1985 by minute and discuss himself and Gary Glassman, and discuss the themes and implications of his work on Thursday, July 24, in the Lecture Hall of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, 485 Broadway. The lecture and discussion are open to the public, free of charge.

The fifth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Leo Steinberg of the University of Pennsylvania, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The sixth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Brunhilde Ridgway of Bryn Mawr College, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The seventh clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Albert Schinz of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The eighth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Hans Belting of the Institut für Kunstgeschichte, Universität München, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The ninth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Edgar Peters Bowron, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The tenth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The eleventh clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twelfth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The thirteenth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The fourteenth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The fifteenth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The sixteenth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The seventeenth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The eighteenth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The nineteenth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twentieth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-first clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-second clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-third clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-fourth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-fifth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-sixth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-seventh clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-eighth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The twenty-ninth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The thirtieth clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The thirty-first clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums' activities.

The thirty-second clipping is from the Harvard University Gazette and it announces a lecture by Professor Gerolf D. Hohmann, director of the Harvard University Art Museums, who will give a lecture on the M. Victor Leventritt Lectures, which will be a permanent part of the Harvard University Art Museums'

The image depicts a page from a binder or scrapbook, containing various pieces of paper with printed text. The page is organized in a collage-like fashion, with different sections of text pasted onto the page.

The top section of the page features a letter from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated March 22, 1983. The letter is addressed to "Friends of the Fogg" and informs them of changes in admission fees and museum hours. It explains that due to rising costs and diminishing outside funding, the museum will start charging an admission fee of $2.00 for general admission, $1.00 for senior citizens, and $1.00 for individuals under 18 college students and Friends of the Fogg will receive free admission. The museum will also extend its hours during the summer months.

Below the letter, there is a news clipping from the Harvard University Gazette, dated July 11, 1986, announcing a lecture series in art funded by a gift from Mrs. Frances Leventritt in memory of her husband, Victor Leventritt. The series will feature prominent art historians and scholars presenting lectures on various topics related to art history and theory.

To the right of the letter, there is another news clipping from the Harvard University Gazette, dated July 25, 1986, announcing the opening of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's first major exhibition of "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s." The exhibition features works by prominent German artists of the period and aims to present a diverse range of artistic output from that era.

Overall, the page appears to be a collection of news clippings and correspondence related to the Fogg Art Museum and its activities, showcasing the museum's efforts to engage with the public and promote art history and theory through lectures and exhibitions.

The image shows an open book or document containing a series of notices and announcements from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document appears to be a newsletter or bulletin, dated March 22, 1983, and includes several sections:

Left Page:

• Header: "FOGG ART MUSEUM" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138."
• Main Content: A formal letter addressed to "Dear Friends of the Fogg," dated March 22, 1983, from Mary Rose Maybank, Director of the Friends of the Fogg.
  • Key Points:
    • The Fogg Art Museum, like many cultural institutions, is facing rising costs and cuts in public funding.
    • Harvard University supports teaching functions, but public exhibitions and programs must be self-supported.
    • To address diminishing resources, the museum will begin charging an admission fee starting July 1, 1983:
      • General admission: $2.00.
      • College students and senior citizens: $1.00.
      • Friends of the Fogg members: Free (with membership card).
    • The museum will remain closed on Sundays and will have extended hours during the summer (open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays).
    • The letter expresses hope to see visitors often and includes a signature from Mary Rose Maybank.

Right Page:

• Header: "HARVARD UNIVERSITY GAZETTE" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE, MA."
• Content: A series of notices and announcements, including:
  1. New England Newsclip Agency Notices:
     • July 11, 1986: Announcement about Jonathan Borofsky, a Boston-born artist, who will lecture on his work at Harvard University Art Museums. The lecture is tied to his 1985 minute documentary, Made in America, and his discussion on themes of self and implications of discourse.
     • July 11, 1986: Announcement about Borosky's Multi-Media Installation, part of the Sackler Museum's New Works series.
     • July 25, 1986: Announcement of the Real Art: Opening tomorrow, July 26, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition focuses on German Realist art from the 1920s, featuring works by artists such as Carol Selle, Peter Nisbet, Max Beckmann, Gottfried Brockmann, Karl Hubbuch, Hanna Hoch, and others. The exhibition explores themes of post-war Germany, violence, politics, and economic disparity.
  2. Lecture Series in Art Funded:
     • A notice about a lecture series funded by the M. Victor Leventritt Class of '35, established at the University Art Museums of Harvard. The series brings leading art historians, including professors from institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Oxford, Bryn Mawr College, and others. The series honors the memory of M. Victor Leventritt, a generous donor and trustee of the Harvard Art Museums.
     • The lectures are free and open to the public, continuing a long-standing tradition of public engagement with art.

Overall Context:

The document combines official communications from the Fogg Art Museum regarding changes in admission policies and operational hours, alongside broader cultural announcements from Harvard University, including lectures, exhibitions, and art-related events. The layout suggests it is part of a newsletter or bulletin intended for museum supporters, faculty, students, and the general public. The notices reflect a mix of administrative updates and cultural programming, highlighting the museum's role in both education and public engagement.