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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, September 1982-January 1993

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing multiple newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe and Harvard Crimson, dated November 1986. The articles cover two main events related to Harvard University:

  1. Protests and Arrests at Harvard:

    • The headline "19 protesters arrested at Harvard" appears prominently.
    • The articles report that 19 divestment activists were arrested for protesting against Harvard University's investments in South Africa during the apartheid era.
    • The protests occurred at the Fogg Art Museum, where the demonstrators attempted to prevent about 100 alumni from attending a dinner.
    • The arrests were made after the protesters refused to leave the museum.
    • The articles include statements from university officials and protesters, discussing the university's decision to press charges and the motivations behind the demonstration.
  2. Relocation of Art to Fogg Museum:

    • Another headline reads "Plan to Relocate Art to Fogg Completed."
    • The article discusses the University's plans to move the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection of German art to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The relocation aims to make the art more accessible and improve the viewing conditions.
    • University officials and museum staff express their support for the move, citing better facilities and increased visibility for the artworks.
    • The article also mentions the future use of the Busch building, which will be converted into a multifunction center for European studies.

The scrapbook page captures a snapshot of significant events and decisions at Harvard University in November 1986, highlighting both student activism and institutional changes in the arts.

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The image shows two pages of a scrapbook, each containing a different newspaper article. The articles are dated November 1986 and relate to events at Harvard University.

The left page features an article from the Boston Globe, dated November 22, 1986, titled "19 protesters arrested at Harvard." The article includes a black-and-white photograph of a woman being escorted by police. The text reports on the arrest of 19 divestment activists who were trying to prevent alumni from attending a dinner at Harvard. The protesters were charged with trespassing, and the article notes that this was the largest number of arrests at the university since the Vietnam War protests. The article also mentions that the protesters were from the Cambridge Divestment Network and that the dinner was not significantly disrupted.

The right page contains an article from the Harvard Crimson, dated November 8, 1986, titled "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed." The article discusses the university's plans to move the German and 19th-century paintings from the Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum to make room for a new Institute for European Studies. The move is part of a larger effort to accommodate the expansion of the German collection and enhance the teaching of German art. The article also mentions potential challenges, such as space constraints and the need for additional funds for the new institute.

Both articles provide insights into different aspects of life and activities at Harvard University during that period, with one focusing on protests and the other on administrative decisions regarding museum collections.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from November 1986, focusing on two main events at Harvard University.

  1. Left Side Clippings (Boston Globe and Boston Herald):

    • November 22, 1986, Boston Globe:

      • Headline: "19 protesters arrested at Harvard."
      • Description: The article reports that 19 protesters were arrested as they attempted to block a dinner at Harvard University. The protestors were part of a broader movement to prevent approximately 100 alumni from attending the event. The protests were scheduled to be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and involved university police and SWAT teams. Several of the protesters were arrested for trespassing and other charges.
    • Relevant Quote:

      • One protester mentioned in the article, a New York industrialist, stated that they planned to drop charges against the protesters if they could strike a deal with the university.
  2. Right Side Clippings (Harvard Crimson):

    • November 8, 1986, Harvard Crimson:

      • Headline: "Plan to Relocate Art to Fogg Completed."
      • Description: This article discusses the completion of plans to relocate the Busch-Reisinger German Art Museum's collection and other valuable art pieces from the German Museum in Cambridge to the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street. The relocation involves substantial renovations to the Fogg building, including the installation of new lighting and exhibition spaces. The relocation is intended to house the permanent collection of the Busch-Reisinger German Art Museum, along with other European collections.
    • Additional Details:

      • The relocation plan was influenced by the need for more space and to improve the exhibition conditions. The center for European studies was also affected, with the hope that the new space would allow more comprehensive exhibitions and a better understanding of European art.
      • Officials expressed concerns about the potential loss of valuable art pieces from the German Museum and the logistical challenges of moving them.

The clippings highlight both significant protests and important museum-related activities at Harvard University in late 1986.

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The image contains several newspaper clippings from November 1986, detailing events at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Boston Globe, November 22, 1986):

    • Headline: "19 protesters arrested at Harvard"
    • Content: The article describes an incident where 19 divestment activists were arrested at Harvard University. They were attempting to prevent about 100 alumni from attending a dinner at their host's home. University Police Chief Paul E. Johnson and other officials, including Cambridge Police, were involved in the arrests. The protesters, who were part of an organization called SWAT (Students for a Democratic Society), were charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct.
  2. Middle Left Clipping (Boston Globe, November 22, 1986):

    • Headline: "Harvard arrests 19 protesters"
    • Content: This article provides more details about the arrests, mentioning the involvement of Harvard University officials and the charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct. It also notes that the protest was in response to Harvard's investments in companies involved in South Africa, and the protesters aimed to disrupt a dinner at the Fogg Art Museum.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Harvard Crimson, November 8, 1986):

    • Headline: "Plan to Relocate Art to Fogg Completed"
    • Content: This article discusses plans to relocate art from the Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum. The relocation is due to the Busch-Reisinger Museum's inadequate facilities and the need for renovations. The plan includes shifting the German art collection and other works to the Fogg Museum, which would require a significant renovation effort.
  4. Middle Right Clipping (Harvard Crimson, November 8, 1986):

    • Headline: "Art Work"
    • Content: This article provides more details about the plans to relocate the art and the anticipated benefits, including expanded space and better conditions for the artworks. It mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum would be closed for renovations, and the move would include various German art pieces.

The clippings collectively cover two significant events at Harvard University in November 1986: the arrests of protesters advocating for divestment from companies in South Africa and the planning for the relocation of art collections to improve museum facilities.

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The image displays newspaper clippings from the late 1980s, specifically November 1986, detailing events at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Article (Boston Globe, Nov 22, 1986):

    • Headline: "19 protesters arrested at Harvard"
    • Content: Describes the arrest of 19 divestment activists at Harvard University who attempted to prevent about 100 alumni from attending a dinner at their honor. The protesters were scheduled to be arraigned in Cambridge District Court. The article mentions university officials' decision to press charges, including trespassing and disorderly conduct, against the activists.
  2. Top Right Article (Harvard Crimson, Nov 8, 1986):

    • Headline: "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed"
    • Content: Discusses the relocation of art pieces from the Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum. The move was due to the Busch-Reisinger Museum's inadequate facilities and the need for renovations. Officials mentioned the relocation would help expand the Fogg Museum's German and European art collection. The article also notes that the Busch-Reisinger Museum will be used for other purposes, including the Center for European Studies.
  3. Bottom Left Article (Boston Globe, Nov 22, 1986):

    • Headline: "Harvard arrests 19 protesters"
    • Content: Similar to the top left article, this piece details the arrest of 19 divestment activists, including Harvard graduates, who were protesting against Harvard's investments in companies doing business in South Africa. The activists were charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct. The article also mentions the university's stance on the issue and the response from the arrested protesters.
  4. Bottom Right Article (Harvard Crimson, Nov 8, 1986):

    • Headline: "Art Work" (continued from page 1)
    • Content: Continues the discussion on the relocation of art from the Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum. It elaborates on the decision-making process and the logistics of moving the art pieces. It highlights the university's intention to utilize the Busch-Reisinger Museum for other academic purposes, including the Center for European Studies.

Overall, the clippings provide a snapshot of two significant events at Harvard University in November 1986: the arrest of divestment protesters and the relocation of art collections to accommodate new academic uses.

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The image shows newspaper articles from two different publications dated in November 1986. Both articles focus on protests at Harvard University and plans related to the relocation of art collections to the Fogg Museum.

Left Side (Boston Globe, November 22, 1986):

  1. Main Article: "19 protesters arrested at Harvard"

    • Reports on the arrest of 19 protesters, including students and affiliates of the Harvard Divestment Project, who were demonstrating against apartheid.
    • The protesters were trying to block approximately 100 alumni from attending a dinner in their honor.
    • Six of the arrested protesters were from the Boston/Cambridge area, and they were charged with disorderly conduct.
    • The article mentions that the protesters were part of a group that included members of the New York-based organization "Refuse & Resistance."
    • Harvard officials, including President Derek C. Bok and Robert G. Stone Jr., spoke about the university's stance on protests and their policy against disruptive activities.
  2. Additional Article: "Harvard arrests 19 protesters" by Peter J. Howe

    • Provides further details on the protest and arrests, noting that the protesters were urging Harvard to divest from companies doing business in South Africa.
    • The arrests occurred at the Fogg Art Museum and the Holyoke Center, where protesters had chained themselves.
    • Mentions that the protest was the largest number of arrests in connection with campus demonstrations since the Vietnam War era.

Right Side (Harvard Crimson, November 8, 1986):

  1. Main Article: "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed" by Michael D. Nolan

    • Discusses the university's completed plans to temporarily move art collections from the Germanic Museum (now the Busch-Reisinger Museum) to the Fogg Art Museum due to renovations.
    • The plans include significant renovations to the Busch-Reisinger building, which will be funded by a $10 million donation.
    • The article details the timeline and logistics of moving the art collections, including the temporary relocation of pieces from the Busch-Reisinger to the Fogg Museum.
    • Officials, including German Museum Director Peter Nisbet and James Cuno from the Fogg Museum, discuss the process and the expected impact on the collections and exhibitions.
  2. Additional Column: "Art Work"

    • A brief commentary on the plans for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, noting the temporary inconvenience and the long-term benefits of the renovations.
    • Mentions the historical significance of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the importance of the planned improvements.

Overall, the articles detail a period of protest and significant logistical planning at Harvard University in 1986.

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The image shows a scrapbook or archival page with clippings from newspapers about a protest event at Harvard in 1986.

  • There is a black-and-white photo at the top left of a woman being escorted into a "paddy wagon" by a police officer. The woman's face is blurred.
  • The top right section has a newspaper article titled "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed" by Michael D. Nolan, describing Harvard University's plans to make the Fogg Art Museum the permanent home of certain art collections.
  • Below the photo is a headline: "19 protesters arrested at Harvard." The associated article discusses the arrests of nineteen divestment activists at Harvard during a protest that blocked the entrance to a university dinner at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The bottom left contains another article titled "Harvard arrests 19 protesters" detailing the event further and mentioning that protesters carried signs demanding divestment from South Africa.
  • The bottom right portion contains a fragment of a newspaper article continuing a piece titled "Art Work," linked to the initial article about relocating art to the Fogg Museum.

The articles are dated November 22 and 8, 1986, and reference sources such as the Boston Globe and Harvard Crimson. The overall theme is focused on a protest related to divestment and the university's art museum plans during the mid-1980s.

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The image shows a number of newspaper clippings and articles pasted onto pages in a scrapbook or binder. Prominently featured are headlines and articles from various dates, including a snippet from the "Boston Globe" dated "Nov 22 1986" detailing an event where 19 protesters were arrested at Harvard University. There is also an article from the "Harvard Crimson" dating "Nov 8 1986," with a headline about the completion of a plan to relocate art to the Fogg Museum. There are partial glimpses of other articles and comments, as well as what appears to be handwritten notes and annotations on the pages. The content is indicative of events and news related to Harvard University during November 1986. The articles seem to be reporting on specific events of that time and may have historical or cultural significance.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically the Boston Globe, dated November 22, 1986. The page features two main articles. The first article is titled "19 protesters arrested at Harvard," which reports on the arrest of 19 Harvard University alumni activists who attempted to disrupt a dinner event. The article includes a photograph of a woman being escorted into a paddy wagon, with a caption detailing the incident. The second article is titled "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed," discussing Harvard University's plans to relocate the Fogg Art Museum's collections to the Busch-Reisinger German Art Museum to address issues of humidity and lighting. The article mentions a potential grant from the European Studies Center and the challenges faced by the center in expanding its facilities.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or news magazine, likely from the late 1980s, featuring a collection of articles and photographs related to events at Harvard University. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

The page is divided into several sections, with a mix of text and images. The layout includes headlines, subheadings, and accompanying photographs.


Left Column:

  1. Headline:

    • "19 protesters arrested"
      • This headline is prominently displayed at the top of the left column, indicating a major news story about a protest at Harvard University.
  2. Subheading:

    • "Harvard arrests 19 protesters"
      • This subheading reinforces the main headline and provides a clear summary of the event.
  3. Photograph:

    • Below the headline is a black-and-white photograph showing two individuals. One appears to be a man in glasses and a suit, while the other is a woman being escorted by a police officer. The woman is being led into what looks like a paddy wagon or a similar vehicle. The photograph is captioned:
      • "A woman is escorted into a paddy wagon as one of 19 divestment activists arrested last night at Harvard University as they tried to prevent about 100 alumni from attending a dinner in their honor."
      • The caption provides context, explaining that the arrests were related to a protest against Harvard's investment policies.
  4. Article Text:

    • The text below the photograph elaborates on the protest. Key points include:
      • Protesters' Actions: The protesters were attempting to block alumni from attending a dinner, likely as part of a campaign against Harvard's investments in South Africa (a common issue during the anti-apartheid movement of the 1980s).
      • Arrests: Nineteen protesters were arrested, including several Harvard graduates and students.
      • Charges: The protesters were charged with disorderly conduct and face potential legal consequences.
      • Context: The protest was part of a larger movement urging Harvard to divest from companies doing business with the apartheid regime in South Africa.

Middle Column:

  1. Headline:

    • "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed"
      • This headline indicates another significant news story, this time focusing on Harvard's plans to relocate art to the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Article Text:

    • The article discusses Harvard University's decision to move art collections from the Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum. Key points include:
      • Reason for Relocation: The Busch-Reisinger Museum, which houses German art, is being repurposed, and the art will be moved to the Fogg.
      • Funding: The relocation is part of a fundraising drive to raise money for the Fogg.
      • Future Plans: The Busch building will be renovated to house Germanic art along with other European areas, potentially creating a new center for European studies.
      • Expert Opinion: An expert, Marshall Richard Hunt, is quoted, expressing optimism about the plans.
  3. Photograph:

    • There is no photograph in this section; the focus is entirely on the written article.

Right Column:

  1. Headline:

    • "Plan to Relocate Art To Fogg Completed" (continued from the middle column)
      • This section continues the article about the art relocation.
  2. Article Text:

    • The text elaborates further on the relocation plans, including:
      • Details of the Move: The Busch-Reisinger Museum will be emptied, and its art will be moved to the Fogg.
      • Funding and Grants: The university is seeking grants, including one from the European Studies Center, to support the move.
      • Challenges: There is concern about the lack of space at the Fogg and the potential impact on the museum's operations.
      • Negotiations: Officials are negotiating with the European Studies Center to ensure the center remains in its current location.
  3. Sidebar:

    • A small sidebar titled "Art Work" provides additional context:
      • It mentions that the Busch and Fogg are stuck in a "way out problem," referring to the logistical challenges of moving the art.
      • It quotes an official, Goldman, who says, "If the center does not win the grant, the museum will be stuck with several academic departments that expressed interest in moving to the Busch."

Additional Details:

  • Date and Source:

    • The top of the page indicates the date as November 22, 1986, and the source as "Boston Globe".
    • The page also includes a smaller header for "Harvard Crimson", suggesting that this might be a reproduction or compilation of news articles from different sources.
  • Visual Design:

    • The page uses a classic newspaper layout with clear typography and structured sections.
    • The photograph in the left column is the most visually striking element, drawing attention to the protest and arrests.

Overall Context:

The page captures two major stories from Harvard University in November 1986:

  1. Protest and Arrests: A group of activists were arrested while attempting to block alumni from attending a dinner, likely as part of a campaign against Harvard's investments in South Africa.
  2. Art Relocation: Harvard announced plans to relocate art from the Busch-Reisinger Museum to the Fogg Art Museum, sparking discussions about funding, space, and the future of academic centers.

The combination of these stories reflects the social and cultural dynamics of the time, including activism against apartheid and institutional changes in museum management.